Upcoming Events in June
Here are ways you can get involved in improving our community….
BUY A PLANT; SUPPORT THE UNITY GARDENS.
Friday, June 4th (5 pm to 8 pm) & Saturday, June 5th (8 am to noon) - Unity Gardens Plant Sale at the Junk Evolution,
528 East Colfax St., South Bend. Buy Tomatoes & Peppers,
Perennials & Herbs. For more information about the Unity Gardens: www.theunitygardens.blogspot.com, 574-315-4361.
528 East Colfax St., South Bend. Buy Tomatoes & Peppers,
Perennials & Herbs. For more information about the Unity Gardens: www.theunitygardens.blogspot.com, 574-315-4361.
LEARN LOCAL CANDIDATES' VIEWS ON "SENIOR" ISSUES.
Monday, June 7 (1:30 to 3:30 pm) – the local Chapter of AARP will hold a "Meet the Candidates for State Legislature" forum
at the Sanctuary of St. Paul's, 3602 S. Ironwood, SB. Congressional
candidates have been invited as well. This is an opportunity to meet
candidates from both parties and ask questions on issues of interest to
seniors, ages 50 plus. For more information, call Penny Hughes at
574-291-2342.
at the Sanctuary of St. Paul's, 3602 S. Ironwood, SB. Congressional
candidates have been invited as well. This is an opportunity to meet
candidates from both parties and ask questions on issues of interest to
seniors, ages 50 plus. For more information, call Penny Hughes at
574-291-2342.
GOT LEGAL QUESTIONS? GET LEGAL ANSWERS!
Thursday,
June 10 (10:30 am – 1:30 pm) – the Volunteer Lawyer Network, Inc.
presents "Ask-A-Lawyer," an opportunity to talk face-to-face, at no
charge, with an attorney about your legal issues. Where: the Downtown
Branch of the St. Joseph County Library, Lower Level. For more info:
574-277-0075
June 10 (10:30 am – 1:30 pm) – the Volunteer Lawyer Network, Inc.
presents "Ask-A-Lawyer," an opportunity to talk face-to-face, at no
charge, with an attorney about your legal issues. Where: the Downtown
Branch of the St. Joseph County Library, Lower Level. For more info:
574-277-0075
DISCUSS THE SOUTH BEND TAX ABATEMENT ORDINANCE AT "LUNCH WITH THE LEAGUE"
Friday, June 11 (noon – 1 pm) – the June program for "Lunch
with the League," sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the South
Bend Area, will feature Marty Wolfson, from the Coalition for
Responsible Tax Abatement. Marty
will discuss the details of the proposed ordinance revision, scheduled
for a public hearing on June 28th. The event takes place at the South
Bend Chocolate Cafe (122 S. Michigan St., SB). The event is free and open to the public; come early to purchase lunch.
with the League," sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the South
Bend Area, will feature Marty Wolfson, from the Coalition for
Responsible Tax Abatement. Marty
will discuss the details of the proposed ordinance revision, scheduled
for a public hearing on June 28th. The event takes place at the South
Bend Chocolate Cafe (122 S. Michigan St., SB). The event is free and open to the public; come early to purchase lunch.
THINKING OF PURCHASING A HOME?
Saturday, June 12 (9 am to noon) - NNN's 2010 Housing Fair,
at NNN's offices, 1005 Portage Ave., SB. Attendees will have an
opportunity to have one-on-one access to realtors, financial
institutions, insurance providers, foreclosure assistance, home
improvement ideas and more. Sponsored by the Near Northwest
Neighborhood, Inc. 574-232-9182
at NNN's offices, 1005 Portage Ave., SB. Attendees will have an
opportunity to have one-on-one access to realtors, financial
institutions, insurance providers, foreclosure assistance, home
improvement ideas and more. Sponsored by the Near Northwest
Neighborhood, Inc. 574-232-9182
OPENING DAY FOR THE URBAN GARDEN MARKET – SATURDAY, JUNE 12
Saturday mornings, 9 am to 1 pm, from June 12 thru October 2 - Fresh local produce at the West Side open-air farmers market. The Market is located at 1025 North Bendix Drive, 2 blocks south of Lincoln Way West. For more information: urbangardenmarket@gmail.com, 574-232-7081.
JUNE MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY FORUM FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Tuesday, June 15 (7 – 9 pm), at the LaSalle Branch Library, 3232 West Ardmore Trail. St. Joseph County Public Library Director Donald Napoli will join us for a discussion of the future of the LaSalle Branch Library and members of the Coalition for Responsible Tax Abatement will
be present to answer any questions you may have about the proposed
revisions to the South Bend Tax Abatement Ordinance. Full complete
information about the ordinance, visit www.communityforum.typepad.com/
be present to answer any questions you may have about the proposed
revisions to the South Bend Tax Abatement Ordinance. Full complete
information about the ordinance, visit www.communityforum.typepad.com/
JOIN ACTIVISTS IN THE POOR PEOPLE'S ECONOMIC HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN
Wednesday, June 16 (9am to 1 pm) – Jobs with Justice plans to welcome marchers on the "March to Fulfill the Dream" in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Activists in the Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign began
their march in New Orleans on April 4 and will end at the US Social
Forum in Detroit June 26. The rally, march, and picnic lunch will be
an opportunity to meet and support our guests from the march, show
solidarity with Whirlpool workers and support economic human rights.
For carpool information contact 574-287-3834 or send a message to:
ussf2010info@sjvp.org More details at: Poor People's Economic Human
Rights Campaign http://old.economichumanrights.org/index.shtml, http://www.ussf2010.org/node/68, or www.michianasocialforum.net
Activists in the Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign began
their march in New Orleans on April 4 and will end at the US Social
Forum in Detroit June 26. The rally, march, and picnic lunch will be
an opportunity to meet and support our guests from the march, show
solidarity with Whirlpool workers and support economic human rights.
For carpool information contact 574-287-3834 or send a message to:
ussf2010info@sjvp.org More details at: Poor People's Economic Human
Rights Campaign http://old.economichumanrights.org/index.shtml, http://www.ussf2010.org/node/68, or www.michianasocialforum.net