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Home My WebLink About08-2011 Newsletter souk , BEND AUGUST 201 1 � �� Mnypa.�rrppF�v f [prf.kr Letter from the Mayor Arts and culture shape us in many ways Dear Friends and Neighbors, A recent study indicated that arts organizations and activities have a$30.4 million annual economic impact in St.Joseph County. On the average, each person attending an arts-related event in our community spends $26.41,not counting the cost of event admission.Yet,we know the positive impact of arts and culture on our lives is immeasurable. The arts inspire, soothe,provoke and connect us. In South Bend, cultural and arts-related activities blossom into full bloom this time of year. Our new Chris Wilson Outdoor Pavilion at Potawatomi Park is host to concerts from 7 to 8 p.m. each summer Sunday. But a special ArtsEverywhere Performing Arts Series features free performances at 7 p.m. Saturdays through Aug.27,featuring performers like the University of Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival's Young Company and the South Bend Symphony Orchestra. The South Bend Symphony's annual Pops at the Cove on Aug.23 will feature the 1812 Overture with a fireworks show, while the annual Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival will present"The Merchant of Venice"Aug. 16-28 in the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center on the Notre Dame campus. More than 10,000 people in 2010 attended South Bend's largest arts event,Art Beat,which returns for its ninth year from 11 a.m.to 6 p.m. Saturday,Aug. 27.An even bigger crowd is expected this year to stroll along our downtown streets and sidewalks and explore the work of local visual,performing,and culinary artists. The arts will continue to have a positive impact on our community.But they also will help our economy. The City of South Bend is joining with the University of Notre Dame to transform the Hansel Center on West Washington Street into the new Notre Dame Center for Arts and Culture. The facility also will house Notre Dame's Institute for Latino Studies. Notre Dame is in the latter stages of securing sufficient resources for the project to move forward. In addition to $930,000 from the City,the University,local philanthropic organizations and businesses have collectively donated or pledged more than$1.5 million to the project. This reuse of the Hansel Center not only creates a focal point for engagement by the University of Notre Dame with our African-American and Latino communities,but it also provides an opportunity to help transform our West Side. The center will feature an internationally renowned fine-art print studio, a literary program and writer-in-residence initiative,and significant community interaction through artistic programs, workshops and events for children,adolescents and adults. Located across the street from the Indiana University South Bend Civil Rights Heritage Center,this new initiative is another great example of how partnerships with our universities and businesses are adding to the quality of life. Sincerely, Visit Our Website at www SouthBendIN.gov! Mayor Steve 14th Annual KeyBank Salmon Chase 10K Run/ 5K Run & Walk, Saturday, September 17 I I rA~ Lace up your running shoes before the Notre Dame vs. Michigan State football game! The 0= College Football Hall of Fame and Kelly Cares Foundation once again join forces to offer a I Ichallenging yet enjoyable course-running event for novice to elite participants that begins and concludes at the College Football Hall of Fame. Whether you're a local running fan or I Icoming to the area for the Notre Dame vs. Michigan State football weekend,this unique running event offers an unparalleled atmosphere. In addition to the scenic course along the I SALMON river,there is a post-race party with food, games and entertainment for the entire family. I CHASE.ORC3 Register online at www.SalmonChase.org Calendar of Events Yard Waste Program Goes Green Downtown South Bend The City is committed to environmental preservation and economic August 27 Arteeat efficiency,especially with respect to public works programs.The Division of September 2 First Fridays: Football Solid Waste currently collects grass clippings,leaves,and smaller bundled Friday branches through the curbside program.Unfortunately,along with the organic September 8 Robert Cray Band @ Club Fever yard waste,there is a significant amount of plastic and other debris that is also September 10,11 collected.This plastic must be hauled off to a landfill at a costly price.To Bike Michiana for Hospice combat this,residents are asked to help by reducing and eliminating use of South Bend Civic Theater plastic bags from the yard waste and switching to paper bags.Eliminating September 9-25 Camelot plastic bags from the Yard Waste Program will result in operational cost Parks and Recreation savings as well as eliminating tonic waste at the area's landfills.In an effort to September 4 Michiana Celtic Festival at Howard Park educate and involve children,the city is offering a compost bin design contest Potawatomi Zoo —"Wm a Bin". Children,ages 7-14 can enter a coloring contest to design hd Through September 5 artwork. Eight winners will be selected and each will receive a bin with their Butterflies in Living Color, design on the lid. The contest will continue until September 30. Entry forms Pony Rides, Petting Yard are available at all South Bend Martin's stores,by contacting the city at Other Haooeninas 235-9953, or email energaa southbendin.gov. September 24 Open Book Family Fest, ................................................ Main Branch Emerald Ash Threatened September 24 Church Tour presented by y z Indiana Landmarks g The ash tree,a popular tree in South Seasonal Favorites yam' :Bend communities is under threat by the September 2-5 Marsha//County 8/ueberry ;Emerald Ash Borer. The EAB is an Festival ;insect that causes damage to ash trees September 15-18 :and this is noticed AFTER it is too late Nappanee Apple Festival South Bend Football :for pesticides to be used.FAB are September 16- Oct 31 Niles Haunted House Friday Block party :affecting trees in South Bend. The Neighbors Against Bad Bugs program Notre Dame Football Friday September 2, 2011 ;helps neighborhoods learn what to do September 3 vs. South Florida September 10 @ Michigan :before this pest destroys all of the city's September 17 vs. Michigan State Kick off the 2011 Notre Dame ;ash trees.For more information on September 24 @ Pittsburgh ;Football Season by attending the ;NABB and how the program can help Downtown block party. Live :your community,Please contact,Ericka :music featuring Shock Roxy and :Popovich at(574)993-1987 or by email at Ericka.Popovich @gmail.com. :Smash Kings from 5:30 pm to 11 September 9 8:00 pm Tommy James and the Shondells ;pm. Ages 21+ only, $5 admission. Party with the animals! September 24 8:00 pm :Featuring tailgate food and South Bend Symphony ;beverages, a Corporate Gridiron Masterworks "Gold Standard' O featuring Jennifer Frautschie :flag football league game, and the ' 0 September 29 7:30 pm : College Football Hall of Fame will Comedian Brian Regan :have extended hours. O ............................................... Fall-O-W een Fest 2011 Zoo Brew is an ADULT ONLY beer-tasting event featuring September 23-25, Fall-O-Weep Fest is a family beers from local and regional breweries and distributors. oriented festival held at John Adams High School. Patrons have the opportunity to sample beers and food Activities include carnival rides, games, food, specialties. Proceeds from Zoo Brew benefit wildlife petting zoo, hayrides, live bands, 5K run, dunk conservation, new naturalistic exhibitions for the animals, tank, raffles, parade, fireworks, and much more. and education programs.Your support will enable Potawatomi Zoo to continue to grow and develop as one O'Brien Skate Park of the region's finest Zoos.The third Zoo Brew will be South Bend Parks&Recreation Department has Saturday September 10,7 to 10 pm.Ticket prices range announced the O'Brien Skate Park will no longer from $25 to$35.Ticket includes unlimited beer sampling, charge a fee to skate. The skate park will be open food samples(food for purchase will be available),a daily from 9 am until dusk through the end of commemorative 4-ounce sampling mug, and an evening of October. After a change of rules, bikes will now be live music by Vyagra Falls. allowed at the park. Visit http://www.potawatomizoo.org/for more info. 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