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SOU � r BEND J I,tN& 2011 q,�rl, ' !1& �:►'1C/�V k `v t+f/�/t� �� Ma}11p rITANF�v f- [�rrf.k� � V 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