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$p[JT118� SOUTH BEND AUGUST—SEPTEMBER 2012 x x n,�,�',,,,, Y� 1865 "'�^"° � Calendar of Events Dear Neighbor, Morris Performing Arts Center With only a couple weeks left in the summer, the children of South Bend are preparing http://www.morriscenter.org for another school year. As our students gear up for classes, sports, activities, and friends, August 27 10:00 am we must do our part to ensure that we kick the academic year off to a safe and supportive Tickets on Sale start. (Wicked at later time) Broadway at the Morris The city's school buses will be out in full force once the South Bend Public School 2012-2013 Season Corporation begins class on August 22nd, so be sure to drive carefully and observe all September 16 7:00 pm traffic laws. There will also be a number of freshly-minted new drivers returning to our Comedian Ron White local high schools, so please exercise caution and patience while welcoming these new September 29 8:00 pm commuters to the roads. Symphony Orchestra "The Dreams of America" As a parent, keep an eye out for back to school sales in local businesses and after-school For more information contact Morris Performing Arts Center programs provided by the school district. There are activities ranging from interest clubs 574.235.9190 to tutoring programs and from sports to parent groups. Please take advantage of these Center for History programs and explore the opportunities to take supporting roles in these activities—the http://centerforhistory.org/ school will be very grateful for your involvement. Be sure to check your school website September Exhibits and newsletter for events and updates. Gizmos,Corsets&Concoctions Permanent Exhibits As a member of the community,there are many things that you can do to support your Women Who Played Hard Ball local school. Check with the school for volunteer opportunities in after-school programs Permanent Exhibits or during the school day such as a teacher aid or as a crossing guard around the city. voyages Donate school supplies to local organizations or organize carpools for students in your Studebaker Museum neighborhood. http://studebakermuseum.org/ September Exhibits There are also a number of opportunities to directly connect with students by joining a Studebaker Super Service Center local mentoring program. The South Bend Community School Corporation and a group September Exhibits Studebaker's Last Dance: of citizens started the "Dream Team"mentoring program and have been positively The Avanti impacting students' lives since 1994. Contact Philip Washington at 283-8072 or September Exhibits pwashington @sbcsc.kl2.in.us to register your child in the program or to sign up as a Petite Performance:Microcars mentor. The Boys and Girls Club of St. Joseph County also has a wonderful "4Kids" September Exhibits program which is looking for volunteers to tutor and mentor students in the community. Presidential Carriage Collection Find more information at www.becsjc.org. South Bend Museum of Art http://southbendart.org/ Whether you are a parent, neighbor, or friend, I encourage you to get as involved as you September Exhibits can in a child's education, as your involvement can be one of the most valuable impacts Northern Indiana Artists on their future academic success. The more we can show our city's students how much Runs until November 11 we support and value them, the better. Education is one of the most vitally important September Exhibits parts of our community, so if you have questions or concerns at any time, please call my Works from Permanent Collection office at 574-235-9261. September Exhibits Opening September 15 We Are the Ship Sincerely, IThe Story of Negro League Baseball Continued on backside