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Home My WebLink About05-2011 Newsletter SOUTH,A, Ill BEND �j MAY 2011 �� •' rYiayua Sitp/+vm l Lufr:lrF Letter from the Mayor Calendar of Events South Bend named 2011 All-America City finalists Dear Friends and Neighbors, "In these tough economic times,there are very few cities that aren't facing some kind of crisis or another,"began a web report by the National Public rz xzFOxusxxrvG nxrrs cz xv r£xz Radio program, "State of the Re:Union."The article singled out South Bend May 24 Doobie Brothers 7:30pm among 26 finalists for the 2011 All-America City Award competition. May 28 Ginunrine&Next 8pm Only 10 cities are selected annually in a three-day competition for the June 28 The Monkee's 7:30pm nation's most prestigious civic award. "What makes them `All-America rldays Fridays by the Fountain Cities' is the ability to address those problems with innovative solutions," b)the FREE Lunchtime Concerts according to the report,which highlighted South Bend as an example of a oantain Jon R. Hunt Plaza place where people are working hard to make their community better. 11:30-1:30 On June 15-17 in Kansas City,Mo.,the All-America City jury will review June 10 Kennedy's Kitchen presentations based on communities' three nominated projects. South Bend's June 24 Alligator Blackbird application highlighted: July S Half-PintJones • Revitalization of the Northeast Neighborhood, in which neighborhood July 22 Tery &The Heartbeats residents,the City of South Bend,the University of Notre Dame and other South Bend Civic Theater key partners redeveloped the area near campus. (This recently received the June 13-19 The Seafarer National League of Cities' 2010 Gold Award of Municipal Excellence.) • Transformation of the former Engman Natatorium, a public facility that Downtown South Bend was a landmark of segregation, into the Indiana University South Bend June 6 First Fridays Race to Don,ntonn 5:00-9:00p Civil Rights Heritage Center, a symbol of hope and opportunity as part of June 13 Red Table Playa Lunchtime Concert Series the city's museum campus. Begins • Development of 212° STARS, a grassroots effort among a coalition of South Bend Parks and Recreation parachurch agencies, student volunteers and others to create a peer-to-peer June 15 CubsTgi . Info: 235-4768 ext. 235 intervention effort to reduce high-school dropout rates. June 9,16,23 Children's Arts in the Park Being named as an All-America City finalist highlights not only the projects 10:30am in our application but also the bright future for South Bend because of the June 19,26 Barbara IFarner Concert Series at the people and partnerships that create the collaboration, civic engagement and Chris TFitson Pavilion 7:00pm innovation recognized by this award. We have a lot to be proud of as a June 19,26 East Race Concert Series 4:00pm community, and this national recognition calls attention to South Bend's South Bend Museum of Art significant strengths, enduring values and progressive vision. June 3 Meet Me on the Island 201 l 5:30pm A delegation of youth and community residents will make our presentation in Center for History Kansas City. Private contributions will cover the entire cost of our All- June 19-20 Pioneer Days at Navarre Cabin America City delegation. I am inviting you to join in this effort and help us pay for delegation members who could not afford to participate Special Events otherwise. Your $15 gift would cover a youth participant's daily registration June 4 Sunburst Races cost. We would welcome your contribution in any amount. June ll South Bend Blues and Ribs Fest Contributions may be tax-deductible. Checks should be written to the Urban at Howard Park Enterprise Association with"All-America City"listed in the memo field. June 18-19 Leefher Park Art Fair (You may simply include your donation in your South Bend Utilities envelope.) Your support will enable us to share the vibrant story of South Bend with the nation and bring home a much-deserved honor for our MicHmNA Bnx To WORK community. MAY 16, 2011 -MAY 20, 2011 P.S. Learn more about the award program and follow events leading up to the Kansas City competition on the Mayor Steve All-America City blog at www.allamericacityaward.com Visit Our Website at SouthBendIN.gov MAKE A SCENE THIS SUMMER WITH Eco Fest SOUTH BEND CIVIC THEATRE! South Bend Civic Theatre announces 7- Saturday, June 18, 2011 WANNA-B-AN-ACTOR," summer 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. camp classes for 2011. Beginning June Howard Park 13th,week- For those wang to learn more 0 �10�� long half- about living"green," this event ¢ day summer features booths, demonstrations,local ]line 2$! camps will South Bend musicians and other fun activities for be offered CIVIC THEATRE all ages. Eco Rest showcases eco- The University of Notre Dame's giving kids friendly initiatives,programs, and seventh annual "From Old 2 Gold" from making a dremgp��g'erence Y P $r activities helping to protect and year-end campus yard sale will take kindergarten through high school fun, preserve our natural environment and place Saturday morning,June 25 in exciting, and immersive experiences in a health. Festivities feature family- Notre Dame Stadium from 7 to 11 wide range of theatre. oriented fun for all ages at Howard am. Director of Education Sara Bartlett and her Park along the St.Joseph River in The event which benefits team of energetic, talented, and kid-friendly downtown South Bend.All exhibits participating local non-profits,will teachers provide quality instruction in a fun are free and open to the public. Be feature items left behind and donated and safe environment for learning. active by enjoying diverse exercise by students,including bicycles, Registration has already begun, to register work shops such as Yoga or Walk-Fit electronics, clothing, computer and to view the full listing f classes visit classes. Cheer on the Road Dogs g accessories, furniture, appliances and sbctorg or call 2341122. Cycling Race which will be held sports equipment. adjacent to Howard Park. You can Blackthom Golf also listen to live music by local The sale is open to the public and 1K Club is pleased musicians while enjoying the riverside admission is free between 9 and 11 to announce the view.You're encouraged to bike, am.A$5 "early bird" admission will B)a11C�`�'H�T ]Ai Grand Opening walk, jog, car-pool or ride the bus to be charged for those over 12 years of }� ++cc�� of the new 1200 Eco Fest! age wishing to shop in the stadium GOLFCLUE) square foot between 7 and 9 a.m.There is no outdoor deck. • • • • charge for children 12 and under. To The scheduled date for opening is Ma 1 - • ... see'... . . alleviate"camping out' around the P g y .e• •••. . . 2011. . . . .. ... . . stadium, shoppers are asked to wait in The deck will offer a terrific outdoor dining • : line no earlier than 5 am. and refreshment area for golfers and non- ; ' •! '•• ; : Some 40 local non-profits share the n golfers to enjoy the beautiful views of the O ; ••' ,y��p�Ct ; : proceeds of the sale,which has raised 9th Hole and watch the sunset. It will be an 0 ; ;;; v GGV// �j/V ,; a $297,000 since 2005. The sale also ideal setting for private small group ' ' ; ; _ _ ' • ' d benefits the community as more than functions as well as monthly special themed ,y' " • • ' ' Z. 450 tons of re-usable items have gone dinners open to the public. ). ' ' ;; ',,,,,, , • • ' ' � to local homes and organizations since For more information please call Tim 1'V l l the sale began,instead of area landfills. Firestone at 574-232-4653 or email N 8 O O The sale is made possible by lead fimgblackthomgolf.com sponsorship support from Notre Dame Federal Credit Union,Waste Homeowners and Management, Martin's contractors are Supermarkets,WAOR FM 95.7, invited to join the TORE Cintas, Omnisource, and Catering Historic by Design. Preservation Commission of South Bend & St. Joseph County Correction: The "Curbside Tips" and Indiana provided in the April issue were Landmarks for Restore Michiana 2011 workshops and lectures on practical procedures for regular trash pickup, preservation solutions. not recycling. We apologize for the Details can be found on the website at www.RestoreMichiana.com error. FDO'C'UMENTO,USTED NO ENTIENDE INGLES Y NECESITA AYUDA PARA TRADUCIR ESTE Please recycle this paper and 0 SI TIENE ALGUNA PREGUNTA,POR FAVOR LLAME AL TELEFONO help build a Clean-Green City! 574 235-5858 X 1000. 4