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✓ ayor Pete B-yigieg
Letter from the Mayor ; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • :
Calendar of Events •
A Commitment to Service •
Dear Friends and Neighbors, • •
On New Year's Day,I was sworn in as your Mayor.With a new year,a new • •
administration, and a fresh start,I believe we have a remarkable opportunity for • PERPORMINf.ARTS CENTER •
renewed artnershi s and approaches across our community. •
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Managing the opportunities and challenges facing South Bend will not be easy,nor • South Bend Symphony Orchestra presents •
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will it happen overnight,but we are entering a period of positive change. This "Romance at the Symphony• •
administration will launch innovative plans to move our city forward,but we continue • February 12 3pm •
to work hard to maintain a true commitment to service. • Golden Dragon Acrobats •
• February 14 8pm •
I wanted to take this opportunity to share six initiatives my office will launch in the • Blast •
coming weeks. : February 24-25 2pm&8pm •
New Economic Partnerships: The mayor's office is working to convene an • My Fair Lady •
Economic Summit to coordinate the activities and organizations connected • Downtown South Bend First Fridays •
to economic development in our area.It is my goal to lay out a new • •
February 3 5-9pm •
economic vision for our community as well as agree on a smarter division Shiver on the River •
of labor among our varying groups. • •
High Ethical Standards: On New Year's Day,I issued an executive order • South Bend Parks and Recreation
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introducing a new ethics code for the city.It was time to lay out a citywide • February 7 6-8:30pm 12th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance •
policy to ensure that all the departments and employees in the city • •
• Information call 299-4765 or visit •
understand expectations for doing business in an ethical and transparent • sbparkorg •
manner. • •
• Potawatomi Zoo •
Customer Service Mentality:The administration will design ways that city • February 11 12-3pm •
employees can track and resolve citizens'issues efficiently by using more • Winter Day •
advanced technology.This trend will culminate with the creation of a 311 • •
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line for non-emergency municipal issues by the end of the year. • South Bend Museum Of Art• •
Now until February 26,2012 •
Strong Partnerships with Schools: My office's dialogue with the South Bend Adrian Hatfield I Art League Gallery •
Community School Corporation begins this month at the School Board's • •
first meeting of the year.I have been elected to deliver safety,growth,and • Studebaker National Museum •
services,and none of this is possible without a strong educational system. • Now until May 13,2012
• Never Been Kissed- The Museum's •
Transparency and Accessibility: I will conduct a series of"Mayor's Night Out" Unrestored Originals •
and"Mayor's Night In"events at which citizens can find me and my • •
department heads directly to speak about concerns and ideas.I will not • South Bend Civic Theatre •
serve from behind a desk,but seek to visit our neighborhoods and • January 20-Febuary 5 •
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community centers to listen to the concerns of the people.Stay tuned for • •
details... • Near Northwest Neighborhood •
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Empowering Volunteers to Help: My office will work to create new volunteer February 15—April 11 5:30-8pm •
opportunities for citizens who want to campaign for the city and help • Tax Preparation Assistance for •
rejuvenate our neighborhoods,schools,and public spaces.It's going to take • information visit www.NearNorthwest.org
all of us working together to make our community an even better place to or call 232-9182 •
call home. • Other Events •
It is an honor to serve as your Mayor. I look forward to working with you to move our • February 4 10am-4pm •
community forward. • 20th Annual Science Alive!At the St.Joseph •
• County Library.For more information call •
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Sincerely, � (574)282-4613 •
Mayor Pete
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Potawatomi Conservatories I
A new addition and renovations are now underway at the Ella I 26 TH ANNUAL
Morris and Muessel-Ellison Conservatories at Potawatomi
Park. The current work is part of a$1.2 million plan to TREE SALE
upgrade and enhance this historic city facility that will ensure
that our community,today,as well as future generations of ALSO I RAIN BARRELS,
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residents and visitors can also visit and plan events in this I I
unique setting. ORDER DEADLINE:MARCH 1,2012
The addition and renovation includes general upgrades and I ORDER PECK-UP: APRIL 14,2012
sustainability improvements to the facility allowing the
landmark to continue to serve as one of the primary cultural
amenities for the Greater South Bend area.
The current building project includes a new main entry at the I �A
east end of the Conservatory,with masonry piers and a wood \\v
pergola that will be served by a new parking lot that will be
more visible from Mishawaka Avenue. New bike racks will
also be added. The new addition to the north side of the EVERGREEN& FLOWERING TREES SHADE TREES RAIN BARRELS
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upgrades will include Thank y tI me our rnntinard eopponl
new high efficiency I St.Joseph County Soil r3 Water Conservation District
mechanical systems, wa u.." .&o..px
new ceiling fans,and I — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
installation of foundation insulation. The old steam heating W "
system will be removed,including pipes and heaters and a SOUTH BEND ^001111111W
new efficient hot water heating system will be installed along PRRKS RNO RECRERTION
with a new electrical system. Continuing application of Congratulations to South Bend Parks and Recreation for
"green principles" also compliments the city's collaborative,
pilot project with the University of Notre Dame that uses the winning the first ever state Outstanding Agency of the
University's computers to heat the conservatories via the St. Year.The Award will be presented at the annual I.P.R.A.
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state conference in January.
Other improvements include new exterior doors,glass repairs, For more information on Parks&Recreation Department events,facilities,
floor finishes,masonry repair,new signage,site lighting, and or programs,call 299-4765 or visit www.sbpark.org
extensive landscaping. At this time,a completion date for all
of the improvements is anticipated to be in mid-May of 2012. REMINDER- RECYCLE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE!
The Botanical Society has started a strategic planning process (Published in December 2011 newsletter)
to solicit ideas for more programs and classes and is looking Drop-off- Through-Jan. 12,from 7 a.m.to 6 p.m.,seven days a week.
to the greater community for their input. They are forming Signs will be posted to direct residents to designated drop-off points at:
committees including fundraising marketing,special events, a Rum Village Park-Ewing Ave. at Gertrude St.
education,and they are looking for people to participate on a Pinhook Park-2800 block of Riverside Dr.
these committees. Several new events have been held at the a Veterans'Memorial Park-Twyckenham at Northside Blvd.
Conservatories and there has been a significant increase in Please Note: Drop off is for Christmas trees ONLY-no trash,please!
attendance. The new improvements that will now enable the Automatic pickup: Will begin on Jan.3,on the Northeast side and moving
facility to host small to larger groups and weddings of up to clockwise around the city,through Friday,Jan. 13.Northeast side:Jan.3 &
200 for receptions and special events. 4, Southeast side:Jan. 5 &6,Southwest side:Jan.9& 10,Northwest side:
Jan.
SI USTEDNO ENTIENDE INGLES Y NECESITA AYUDA PARA Please remove all lights,ornaments,and metal,including tree stands or
TRADUCIR ESTE DOCUMENTO,O SI TIENE AL GUNA PREGUN-
TA,POR FAVOR LLAME AL TELEFONO nails,before discarding Christmas trees.
(574)235-5858X 1000. Far further informafion on Christmas tree pickup,please call
the Street Dept at 235-9244_