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Home My WebLink About07-2011 Newsletter souk , BEND JULY 2011 �� Mnypa.srrppF�v f [prf.kr Letter from the Mayor South Bend named All-America City Calendar of EE.v��ents 6 7/GUDear Friends and Neighbors, ' A When South Bend won the All-America City Award last month,one of our winning PHReO � �QK,.E• projects featured the 212-degree STARS.In this grassroots movement,high-school ' August 12 8:00 pm students themselves are involved in creating a peer-to peer intervention effort to The Ultimate Doo Wop Show I reduce dropout rates in our public schools. They reject the false and negative labels pug ust 14 7:00 pm that others assign to them,realizing that they have the potential to shine as stars ' Jazz'n in the Bend with Najee when revealed in the right light. and Angela Winbush I • August 17 8:00 pm These young people know that at 211 degrees water gets hot,but at 212 degrees it ' Sheryl Crow boils.Boiling water creates steam,which can power a two-ton locomotive. They I commit themselves to going that extra degree to make a difference personally,in the . fidays 11:30 am lives of those around them and in our community. Their testimony and example ' by the served as an inspiration for me as well as representatives of other communities 011Rtain I gathered for the three-day competition in Kansas City,Mo.But it also serves as a 1:30 pm lesson for all of us as others seek to assign negative and false labels to South Bend ' as a whole. At Jon Hunt Plaza,in front of the Morris I The All-America City Award is given by the National Civic League annually to 10 Performing Arts Center... . cities in the United States. ' August 5 Douglas James Band As the oldest community recognition program in the nation,the award recognizes August 19 Ernestine M. Raclin communities whose residents work together to identify and tackle communitywide School of the Arts challenges and achieve uncommon results.In addition to the 212-degree STARS, Downtown South Bend our winning projects included: August 5,6 On The River I • Revitalization of the Northeast Neighborhood,in which neighborhood ' August 5 First Fridays: Dog residents,the City of South Bend,the University of Notre Dame and other key Days of Summer I partners redeveloped the area near campus.(This recently received the National . August 13 Outdoor Movie on the League of Cities'2010 Gold Award of Municipal Excellence.) Gridiron: Back to the ' Future, 9 pm • Transformation of the former Engman Natatorium,a public facility that was a August 13,20 Then &Now,A Downtown I landmark of segregation,into the Indiana University South Bend Civil Rights South Bend Architecture Heritage Center,a symbol of hope and opportunity as part of the city's museum Walking Tour, 7 pm campus. The jury recognized this project as one of the best initiatives they have 574.282.1110 seen from any community. September 2 Football Friday Block Friday, 5pm, 21+ only The All-America City designation is a great testimony to South Bend's progress as a South Bend Civic Theater I transformative community with a collaborative spirit that addresses and solves July 22-August 7 challenges.It recognizes our great quality of life in revitalized neighborhoods,our Hairspray commitment to embrace diversity by letting nothing divide us and our desire— August 19-28 I modeled by our youth—to go the extra degree to become even better.Like cities The Adventures of across the country,we have challenges in South Bend.We are facing them head on, ' Nate the Great building partnerships,bringing new development,working with existing businesses, Parks and Recreation I investing in our community.I am proud of our community and the programs that we • August 20,21 Run,Jane, Run shared with the panel.I am especially proud of the young people who were part of ' our delegation.In addition to the 212-degree STARS,the Pathfinders Drum Corps other Happenings I from Berean Seventh-day Adventist Church energized the whole conference. August 13 Reggae Fest August 13 World Pulse Festival The All-America City designation belongs not only to them but to our entire August 16-28 The Merchant of Venice community.It's important that we live up to that designation by continuing to find Debartolo Center of I solutions to our challenges and to speak out on behalf of the efforts by our residents ' Performing Arts that truly make South Bend an All-America City. Rooftop Rendezvous—5:30-10pm I • July 22 Half Pint Jones Mayor Steve P.S.Visit our web site,www.SouthBendIN.gov,to see a video Aug. 19 The Whistle Pigs recording of South Bend's presentation to the All-America City jury.1 , • . • . • . • . • Correction: Meet Me on the Island is July 13 not the 23rd nm scruTHE Av as reported in the June issue. We apologize for the error. PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Art Beat is a free,downtown South Potawatomi Concert Series Bend stroll along the streets and sidewalks featuring the work of 1114� All concerts start at 7 pm local visual,performing,and August 7 Pat Heiden Quintet - Jazz culinary artists. The event August 14 Everyday People- Big Band showcases South Bend and the August 21 Michiana Classic Band- Classic Art In the Heart August surrounding community's artists of South Bend and Popular and creates awareness of the role East Race Concerts at Seitz Park that downtown organizations and businesses play in the artisans' August 7 4-7 pm This End Up- Rock and Promotion and success.Now in its ninth year,Art Beat features over 500 individual and group artisans and performers,and draws Country over 7,000 visitors. The streets and sidewalks August 14 4-7 pm Soul Funkshun - Old of downtown South Bend are transformed School Funk, Jazz and Rhythm, into a live interactive gallery as artists, DOWNTOWN Cool Down dancers,musicians,actors,poets and culinary SCUTH BEND artists display and perform their AUGUST 27,2011 South Bend Parks and Recreation has three aquatic talents.For more information,visit 11 AM-6 PM facilities to escape from the heat of the summer and ArtBeatSouthBend.org or call 574-282-1110. enjoy a great time cooling down. .............................................................. The Dot Shop is a unique shopping destination located in the SBMA Potawatomi Pool @ Potawatomi Park: Kiddie pool ; .6--.. Dot Wiekamp Room, featuring hand made work with a spray feature,regulation size,pool with a 35 . • from artists working in a variety of media. The ft.water slide,and a diving well. Water aerobic clan- Grand Opening will be during Art Beat. ses are also held M - F at 11:00 air and Mon,Tue,and Thurs at 6:00 pm. ;The SBMA is accepting applications from artists to sell unique, one-of-a-kind artwork.More Kennedy Water Playground @ Kennedy Park: and .� shop information and applications can be obtained at modern low-depth interactive water playground. '060.4 •' southbendart.org The facility offers slides,ladders,towers,water ••••••••••••••••••......••••••••••^......••^............•••• spray guns,and much more. On-the-River East Race Waterway,downtown South Bend: a half mile,Level 2 man-made waterway for rafting Come to the biggest party of the summer,the event NOT to miss.On and kayaking. A 28 ft.4 person Climbing Wall and The City creates an authentic beach environment right downtown, complete with 2,000 tons of sand,palm trees,tiki huts,and beyond. With an incredible line up of live music on the main stage including Fireworks Safety Lunar Beach House,Alligator Blackbird,Midwest Hype,and a live DJ. Fireworks may ONLY be used: vr Also,great food and drink,volleyball tourney,cornhole tourney,the July 4,from 10 am to midnight most amazing fireworks show in the region...all June 29,30 July 1,2,3,5,7,8,9 from with the St.Joe River 5pm to llpm waterfall as the back drop.Bring you beach Dec.31- loam then Jan. 1 - lam chairs or blankets and make it a day of fun in the sun as we support a great cause.All funds Fireworks are fun and festive,but it's important to know raised go straight to the Center for the how to use them safely: Homeless. • Only individuals 18 years of age and older may Teen Night- August 5,6pm to 11pm purchase fireworks,never let children handle,play Family Day-August 6,llam to 3pm with,or light any fireworks 21+Beach Bash-August 6,3pm to llpm _ • Use a clear,open area and keep your audience a safe distance away NNN New Construction Program • Have a hose,bucket of water,or a fire extinguisher A newly constructed home,at 824 Lindsay is being offered for$107,000. nearby and pay attention to wind direction. This brand new 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath home is the shining star of an already • Never aim,point,or throw fireworks at another great block. and is being offered for significantly less than it cost to build. person Applicants must complete a housing application and once the application • Private fireworks may only be set off on the user's is reviewed and income eligibility is verified,a purchase agreement will property,the property of someone who has be entered or placement on a waiting list will be done. This is"first come, consented to the sue of fireworks,or a specially first serve",so the sooner the better to apply.For more information contact designed area designated by the State Fire Marshall. Karen Ainsley at 232.9182 or visit www.neamorthwest.org Visit Our Website at www.SouthBendIN.gov! SI USTED NECESITA AYUDA PARA TRADUCIR ESTE DOCUMENTO,LLAME AL TELEFONO (574)235-5858 X 1000.