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Dear Neighbor,
For the next seven months, this letter will be coming from Mark Neal, who will Events
serve as Deputy Mayor during my deployment to Afghanistan. Mark, who Celebrate the Annual St.
formerly served as City Controller, will lead the administration in my absence, as Patricles Day Parade on
provided by state law. On his watch, residents can expect the same dedicated and Saturday, March 15.
efficient service from city government as always, and the administration will
continue its process of continuous improvement. Events start with an
annual 9:00 a.m. Celtic
music Mass
Before deploying, I'll deliver the State of City address at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, at historic
February 12 at Century Center's Bendix Theater. All South Bend residents are Saint Patrick Church.
encouraged to attend, and I hope to see you there. I will report on the City's
achievements in 2013 and outline our priorities for the year ahead. The address Parade steps off
will include initiatives to continue to reduce violence, strengthen neighborhoods, at 11:00 a.m.
create more jobs, and make government more efficient. A reception will follow along
the speech. Jefferson Boulevard
followed by the
As we endure the toughest winter in years, I want to thank residents for their Fiddler's Hearth
patience and cooperation with City employees who have worked hard, often in Greening of the
dangerous conditions, to help make it safer and easier for us to navigate in the (East) Race.
snow and bone-chilling cold. There are approximately 2,200 lane miles of
pavement to be plowed and our crews have spent much of this winter working Help line the street
around the clock on 12-hour shifts. As always, for any non-emergency questions &the race!
or concerns,please call 311, the City's customer service line, Monday-Friday, 7:30
am-5:30 pm. Residents are asked to wait to report unplowed streets until 36 hours
after snow has stopped falling to allow crews adequate time to complete all of
their assigned routes, beginning with main roads.
Please join me in thanking Mark Neal for his service to the City. I'm proud to
serve our country but I will miss our hometown, and look eagerly forward to
returning in October to resume my service to our great City and its residents.
Sincerely,
Mayor Pete Buttigieg
South Bend Potawatomi Zoo
Civic Theatre �, .Jt6k wwwpotawatomizoo.org
www.sbct.org - -• " March 8th, 12pm-3pm: Winter Days
574-234-1112 ,, - "= $5.50 per person-2 and under,Potawatomi Zoo
March 7th-23rd members are admitted free of charge.
__ Stop by the Enrichment Bake Sale for a selection
"The Clean House" r of cookies,cupcakes,muffins,and more!
March 28th-April 13th Saturday Feb.22!!4 I
"The Wiz" OenlhryEmmlu m-lpm
Department of Parks and Everyone is invited to join us, theMUSiC
Recreation Saturday,February 22,2014,for the VILLAGE
www.sbparks.org/activities/ 13th Annual Michiana Summer Camp Fair.
calendar This FREE event will be taking place at the
574-299-lar South Bend Century Center,from loam until Ipm.
Come and see for yourself the many different Fridays,7 pm:Swing Dance!
Potawatomi Zoo choices and varieties of summer programs available Open Dancing with the Notre Dame Swing Club
www.potawatomizoo.org to keep your child busy throughout the summer.
The Near Northwest You may even win a free week of camp Friday,March 7th,5:30pm:First Friday
for your child! (Theme:"Mad About Science")
Neighborhood
www.nearnorthwest.org Free Event-Century Center Parking- 55.00 Monday,March 10th&Thursday,
Mondays,4:00-5:15pm March 27th,7:30-9:30pm:Ecstatic Dance:
Gentle/Restorative Yoga I ( A Transformational Music Movement Journey
Wednesdays,5:15-6:30pm
Developing Your Yoga Practice
La Casa de Amistad w-` Century Center
www.lacasadeamistad.org www/centurycentenorg
574-233-2120 Maple Hill Golf Liquidation Sale
To Conned Students with Caring Adults to Help Them Saturday,March 1st,9:00am-5:00pm and
Saturday, March Ist Achieve Success in School and Reach Their Dreams Sunday,March 2nd, 10:00am-3:00pm
Beach Night Trivia at This is the perfect time to make the most
Stanley Clark School. Maple Hill Golf Show
of your 2014 resolutions. Saturday,March Ist, 10:00am-5:00pm and
Doors open at 6:15pm and January was National Mentoring Month, Sunday,March 2nd, 10:00am-3:00pm
game begins at 7:00pm so why not celebrate now by becoming
Reserve a table Onstage New York Talent Competion
a mentor or supporting the South Bend Saturday,March 8th&Sunday,March 9th-Young
($100 for 10 or less; Max Education Foundation Mentor Program! dancers and singers have the opportunity to
12 at$10 per person) Visit www.edfo.org and click the tab showcase their talents for a panel of NYC judges.
Radio Sabor Latino "For Mentors'. Visit www.onstagene34ork.com for more
www.radiosaboriatino.com It's an easy start to giving back in a BIG way! information.
574-232-3212 One hour.One day a week. One student. Cavalcade of Wheels
Memorial Brainworks Saturday,March 22nd, 10:00am- 10:00pm
www.qualityoflife.org Sunday,March 23rd, 10:00am-5:00pm
Real Services Community Action Agency Annual Logan Nose-On Lunch
South Bend Silver Hawks wwwrealservices.org g
www.milb.com Thursdays,9:00-10:00pm: Tuesday,March 25th, 11:30am
574-235-9988 Caregiver Teleconference Series Jr League Princess for a Night
Games start in April Thursday,March 13th, 10:00-1 1:30am:Advanced Saturday,29th,8:00am- 12:00pm
St Joseph County Issues in Dementia class for family caregivers
Public Library
www.sjcpl.lib.in.us Unity Gardens www.theunitygardens.com
Lapsit for prewalkers/ March 14th, 15th, &16th,9:00am-3:00pm: rvrawonmrtir.nrrrs cen,�.w
walkers every Tuesday IUSB-Purdue Master Gardener's Growing Summit www.morriscenter.org
IUSB-Weikamp Hall 1700 Mishawaka Ave,South Saturday,March 8th, 1:00pm&4:00pm
Toddlertime every Bend.An educational weekend of classes for adults Disney Live!Mickey's Music Festival
Wednesday and children,networking&over 20 vendors. (Free)
Thursday,March 13th,7:30pm:Tyler Perry's
me Hell Hath No Fury Like a Woman Scorned.
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Friday,March Q th,S:OOpm:
New !Million Dollar Quartet
Ehibit: �fh Bead Mae m of Nr Saturday,March 15th,2:00pm&8:00pm:
esmppen.C. www.southbendart.org Million Dollar Quartet
Questions or comments "Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition' Saturday,March 29th,8:00pm: South Bend
regarding this newsletter? February Ist thra March Ist Symphony Orchestra-Music of Paul McCartney
Please contact First Friday of March(7th)Admission is free and Monday,March 31st,7:30pm:
574.235.7596 extends hours to 7:30pm Rain:A Tribute to the Beatles