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Letter from the Mayor Calendar of Events
Coveleski Stadium becomes more of a downtown park
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
When Stanley Coveleski Regional Stadium opened in 1987,it became an PEI2P012MING AI2T5 CENTrEEC
anchor in our downtown and a regional attraction,drawing some 5 million June 25 Ja!Nn in the Bend oath Nayee
fans to events in nearly 25 years.With nearly 70 days of family Angela Winbush 8 pm
entertainment annually,the Cove has a significant economic impact on our June 28 The Monkees 7:30 pm
community–nearly $700,000 annually by visiting teams alone. Fridays by the Fountain
yl4ays FREE Lunchtime
This month,we are completing a revitalization project that will take Toan 11:30-1:30 tain Concerts
Coveleski Stadium to the next level. The ballpark will become even more Jon R.Hunt Plaza
family friendly,increasing the stadium's use as prime downtown park space,
enhancing the total fan experience,expanding its year-round use and June 24 Alligator Blackbird
creating potential development sites for housing,commercial and retail uses. July 8 Half-Pint Jones
Just in time for the July 4 home stand by the South Bend Silver Hawks,the July 22 Terry &The Heartbeats
Cove will feature new bump-out seating areas in the outfield corners–a Downtown South Bend
tiered picnic area in left field,an improved Kids Zone and an expanded July 15-16 College Football Hall of
party deck in right field.Fans can arrive at the ballpark through a new Fame Enshrinement
centerfield entrance,improving Coveleski's connection with downtown. (In Festival
fact,downtown workers are expected to use the new 360-degree concourse July 1 First Fridays:Dinner and a
as a walking trail while picking up lunch from concession stands.) Movie, 5:00-9.00 P.M.
These new features are part of more than$7 million in improvements that July 1,22 Outdoor Film Series,
have been under way this year. The baseball season opened with a new umv.DowntownSouthBendcom
synthetic surface, featuring greener-than-grass turf and a new drainage July 30 Urban Adventure Games,
system.As one of only a few artificial turf surfaces in the Major or Minor www.urbanadventumgames.com
leagues,Coveleski will be able to schedule more events, especially college, Special Events
high-school and youth tournaments,while losing fewer games to rain. July 1–9 St.Joe County 4-H Fair
Players also have benefitted from renovated locker rooms and dugouts,new South Bend Civic Theatre
field lights and safety improvements like the new outfield wall padding and Ju1y21–Aug7 fleursbray
a new backstop net. South Bend Museum of Art
Fans now enjoy a new scoreboard with video replays and other features July 1 Meet Me on the Island 5:30pm
similar to what's offered at Major League parks. Concourse-level suites July 23 22nd "Arts in Bloom"Garden
have been refurbished while the renovated Upper Deck features open-air Walk
windows that give a much better connection to the ballpark experience. South Bend Parks and Recreation
There also have been more basic upgrades to the sound system,lights, July 23 TCU 10th annual Kids
mechanical systems,restrooms and food-service areas. Triathlon,for mom info call
As Coveleski Stadium approaches its 25th anniversary,we began this effort 574-299-4768 ext. 239
to remain in compliance with league standards and to care for a premiere
City facility. The end result,I'm sure you'll agree,enhances the ballpark's Change of Hours
excitement for a fiscally prudent investment,millions less than other To take advantage of the cooler morning
renovation projects or new ballpark construction in the Midwest League. and evening temperatures,the
Potawatomi Park Conservatories are
I hope your family and friends will flock to the Cove this summer for an changing hours of operation to the
incomparable baseball experience. following:
Mayor Steve Mon–Sat 9am thru noon
• Tues,Thurs 6-9pm
Play it Safe with Fireworks j Downtown
S.B. Fire and Police Depts encourage residents to enjoy Restaurant
fireworks the safest way, by attending fireworks presented by I Week
trained professionals. However, if you choose to purchase I June 27–July 9
fireworks for private use, please use caution and follow these I downtown Re tuumnt week
safety precautions: I
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♦ Only adults 18 and over can purchase fireworks in the State I opportunity to dine at all the local,
of Indiana and children must be supervised by an adult I independent eateries downtown South
I Bend has to offer.Special menus and
while using fireworks. 1
♦ Private fireworks may only be set off on the users roe pricing will be offered.
y y property,rty,the property of someone 1
who has consented to the use of fireworks,or a specially designed site designated by I
the State Fire Marshal. I QAug.5 Red Table Plaza
♦ Use fireworks in an open area away from buildings and combustible materials. i Lunchtime Concert
♦ Safety glasses should be worn by those in close proximity and lighting the fireworks. I Series
♦ Have a hose, bucket of water,or a fire extinguisher nearby and pay attention to wind 1 Mondays–Fridays thru
direction. I
♦ Fireworks may only be used: i 11:15 am–1:15 pm
♦ July 4from 10 a.m.to midnight 1 www.DtsbRedTablePlaza.com
♦ June 29, 30,July 1,2,3&5,7,8, 9 from 5 p.m.to 11 p.m. I Who said lunch has to be boring?Grab
♦ Dec.31 from 10 a.m.to Jan. 1 at 1 a.m. I lunch and head downtown for The Red
------------------------------------ Table Plaza Lunchtime Concert Series.This
zqp Enshrinement Festival I free eight week concert series features
July 15& 16, 2011 i musical performances Mondays through
Fridays 11:15 a.m. until 1:15 p.m.,weather
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s Join us as the community gathers together with I permitting, on the Wells Fargo Plaza
° football fans from across the country to honor 1 located on the southwest corner of
AIN college football's gridiron legends.The 2011 Class I Jefferson Boulevard and Michigan Street.
features Desmond Howard, Mark Herrmann, Re>tnindCr
S Barry Alvarez and Gene Stallings among others who 1
are being enshrined in the Hall of Fame. 1 30lTTH Bhp 1st Annual
Friday,July 15th 1 TM EA South Bend
Enshrinement Ribs Cook-Off&Downtown Block Party I �� I Blues & Ribs Fest
11:30 AM-10:00 PM, Downtown South Bend, FREE EVENT I �. ��T
Ribs Cook-Off, Fan FunZone,Cornhole Tournament, performances by Kung Pao, I 1 Saturday,
Stillshot,and more. I 4 June 11, 2011
Saturday,July 16th 1 2 p.m.-10 p.m.
College Football Hall of Fame Grand Parade I Held at Howard Park. Gates open at 12:00
9:30 AM, Downtown South Bend, FREE EVENT 1 noon, live performances start at 2:00 PM.
Enshrinement FanFest I Proceeds go to Miracle Parkfor disabled
9:30 AM-3:00 PM,College Football Hall of Fame, $5/person,5 and under free. I children.
Hall of Famer Pep Rally and official Blazer Presentation,Autograph Session with
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the Enshrinement Class, Enshrinement Youth Clinic, Fan FunZone and more! I Pet Tips
More information available at Enshrinementfestival.org I
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NOTRE DAME Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival j when you set off fireworks!
July 16—August 28,2011 1 Never keep your pet in the car unat-
I tended. In the summer heat,the tem-
o The 2011 Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival brings togethertop I perature of the car can reach 120 de-
professionals from around the world,talented students from I
~ universities across the nation,and members of our own community 1 grecs in a few minutes.
SHAKESPEARE to offer manywonderful ways to enjoythe Bard this summer. I
FESTIVAL Beware of cocoa mulch and other
Performances of As You Like It run from July 17—August 22, and gardening products. They can be
performances of The Merchant of Venice run from August 16-28. For tickets and more
information,visit shakespeare.nd.edu,call 574.631.2800,or visit the DeBartolo Performing 1 deadly if ingested. Pesticides,
Arts Center Ticket Office. I fertilizers and other harsh chemicals
1 can also be quickly fatal if ingested.
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