Best. Week. Ever. Page 10 a Letter from the Director of Experience

IN THIS ISSUE: MORE THAN A GAME | TOP 10 ACTIVITIES | MY SOUTH BEND PARKS & TRAILS

ISSUE 02 | SPRING/SUMMER 2018 MAGAZINE

BEST. WEEK. EVER. PAGE 10 A LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR OF EXPERIENCE

Mayor of South Bend One of the ways VPA’s mission of creati ng excepti onal experiences and opportuniti es is realized is through accessible, well maintained, Pete Butti gieg shared green spaces. There is a plethora of individual and community benefi ts to parks and green spaces in the way of physical and mental Board Of Park Commissioners wellness, creati vity, social equity, sustainability, and more. One of my fondest childhood memories is walking with my friends through President: Mark Neal our neighborhood to our local park. This parti cular park holds many memories; it is where I learned to play soft ball, where we found my dog Vice President: Consuella Hopkins aft er he ran away, and where my friends and I invented games. Having Members: Aimee Buccellato, Dan Farrell this space available was, although taken for granted, an impactf ul part of my social growth and creati ng a healthy lifestyle. Our community, realizing the benefi ts, has not taken these assets for granted and has advocated for improvements and increased connecti vity to our parks. Venues Parks & Arts Senior Staff The development work through My South Bend Parks and Trails, partnerships with local organizati ons, and everyday park maintenance Executi ve Director: Aaron Perri and programming ensures that VPA conti nues to make progress in culti vati ng space to create lifelong memories. As you peruse through this Deputy Director: Jeff Jarnecke magazine you will fi nd many opportuniti es for play and entertainment in Director of Recreati on: Jonathan Jones your local parks. I challenge you to get to know your neighborhood park, you never know what treasures await you there. Director of Faciliti es & Grounds: John Marti nez

Director of Experience: Jackie Appleman

Director of Finance: Kimberly Williams

Director of Golf: Tony Stearns JACKIE APPLEMAN DIRECTOR OF EXPERIENCE: Director of Charles Black Recreati on Center: Cynthia Taylor

Director of Howard Park Recreati on Center: Rose Kaufman

Director of Marti n Luther King, Jr. Venues Parks and Arts Recreati on Center: Maurice Scott Director of Rum Village Nature Center: WHAT WE VALUE: inspires a more livable Garry Harrington

South Bend for all, Excellence Venue Manager of Morris Performing Arts connecti ng us to Center: Michelle DeBeck Accountability General Manager of Century Center: Leanna Belew emoti onally engaging Innovati on

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ATHLETICS & FITNESS Golf...... 4 Fitness...... 5 Byers Softball Complex...... 6 Tennis...... 8 Aquatics...... 9 Best. Week. Ever...... 10 10 BEST.WEEK.EVER. Camps...... 12

EVENTS & PROGRAMS Programs & Activities...... 13 Special Events...... 14 Morris PAC...... 15 10 Things to Do this Spring & Summer...... 16 16 10 THINGS TO DO THIS SPRING & SUMMER My South Bend Parks & Trails...... 18

SBVPA FEATURE STORIES

Venues Parks & Arts Facilities 6 BYERS SOFTBALL 18 MY SOUTH BEND PARKS & TRAILS Contact Information

Byers Softball Complex Four Winds Field Morris PAC Potawatomi Pool 1300 Mayflower Rd. 501 W. South Street 211 N. Michigan St. 2000 Wall St. 574-282-1449 574-235-9988 574-235-9190 574-235-9438 milb.com M-F 12-5PM M-SU 12-6PM Century Center morriscenter.org 120 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Howard Park Recreation Potawatomi Zoo Administration Office 574-235-9711 Center (under renovation) O’Brien Fitness Center 500 S Greenlawn Ave O’Brien Center centurycenter.org 219 S. St. Louis Blvd 321 E. Walter St. 574-235-9800 321 E. Walter St. 574-235-9428 574-299-3482 See website for hours. 574-299-4765 Charles Black Recreation M-F 5AM-9PM potawatomizoo.org M-F 8:00AM-4:30AM Center (under renovation) Kennedy Water Playground SA 7AM-4PM [email protected] 3419 W. Washington St. 2700 Westmoor St. SU 9AM-2PM Rum Village Nature Center sbvpa.org 574-235-7712 574-235-9407 2626 S. Gertrude St. Palais Royale 574-235-9455 @sbvpa East Race Waterway Leeper Park Tennis Center 105 W. Colfax Ave. M-F 8:30-4:30PM South Bend Events App 126 N. Niles Ave. 907 Riverside Dr. 574-235-5612 SU 1-5PM 574-233-6121 574-235-9405 palaisroyale.org Studebaker Park Golf Maintenance Concerns Elbel Park Golf Course Martin Luther King, Jr. Potawatomi Conservatory Course 574-235-9414 26595 Auten Rd. Recreation Center 2105 Mishawaka Ave. 718 E. Calvert St. 574-271-9180 1522 W. Linden Ave. M-F 10AM-4PM, 574-287-6634 Park Ambassadors sbparkgolf.org 574-235-9445 SA 10-3PM, 574-286-6827 M-TH 9-9, F 9-6:30PM 574-235-9442 Erskine Park Golf Course potawatomiconservatories.org 4200 Miami St. 574-291-3216 sbparkgolf.org

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To learn more about discount passes, GOLFREGULAR SEASON: MARCH 15 – OCTOBER 31 golf lessons or book tee ti mes, call or visit www.sbparkgolf.org

ERSKINE PARK 4200 Miami St. 574-291-3216 HOLES: 18 | PAR: 70 | YARDAGE: 6,100 Come enjoy our beauti ful 18-Hole golf course, open to the public. Erskine Park opened for play in 1925, and our rich traditi on of great golf has conti nued through the generati ons.

ELBEL PARK 26595 Auten Rd. 574-291-9180 HOLES: 18 | PAR: 72 | YARDAGE: 6,885 Truly an oasis for the serious golf enthusiast, Elbel is designed with the natural beauty of Mud Lake in mind. Our course blends perfectly with the surrounding natural landscape of farm land, wooded areas, and water.

STUDEBAKER PARK 718 E. Calvert 574-287-6634 HOLES: 9 | PAR: 29 | YARDAGE: 1,900 Visit a 9-hole bent grass greens and bluegrass/fescue course with water hazards in play. This course is South Bend’s oldest, built in 1919. It is the site of the popular Junior Golf program.

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If you're looking for a gym with members of all fi tness levels, O’BRIEN FITNESS CLASSES look no further. O'Brien Fitness Center provides a welcoming Body Toning and community-based environment, giving you confi dence Yoga Interval Training as you progress through your fi tness journey. Every member Cycling will be welcomed by our friendly staff . Zumba Rockin’ Cardio Kett lebells Cardio Mix EQUIPMENT SERVICES Cardio Mix “Plus” • Fourteen Paramount strength training • Wi-Fi Body Sculpt Pilates stati ons • Sauna rooms Country Heat • Sixteen Precor cardiovascular exercise • Lockers Pound machines including: stair climbers, • Personal training T’ai Chi cross trainers, ellipti cals, treadmills, and Qigong exercise cycles • Snack and beverages (for Ruby’s Aerobics • Full line of free weights purchase) Middle Eastern Dance • A variety of fi tness classes St. Joseph’s Medical Center 55+

SBVPA.ORG/FITNESS

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. RECREATION CENTER HOWARD PARK RECREATION CENTER Adult membership available for $10/person All Howard Park Recreati on Center programs are currently located in the community room of the Zion Cardio Room 40+ Fit Club Church at 211 S. St. Peter Street, while Howard Park Weight Room Chair Aerobics (55+) Recreati on Center is under constructi on. Gymnasium St. Joseph’s Medical Acti ve Aging Circuit Training Center 55+

sbvpa.org/acti viti es/ﬁ tness

SPARK 2018 SPRING/SUMMER 5 ATHLETICS & FITNESS

BYERS SOFTBALL COMPLEX: MORE THAN JUST A GAME

Spring is a wild season for Byers Softball Complex at Phil St. Clair Park, formerly known as Belleville Softball Complex.

ith only a few weeks before the game day. Players chat amongst them- have been coming here for 20+ years, we W first game, softball staff have their selves in the dugouts while crowds made have kids of past players making their own work cut out for them as they create up of their friends and families fill the teams, we have work teams, and it never league schedules for almost 200 teams, bleachers behind the fences of one of the fails that we have new faces as well.” and this is just the beginning. With nearly complex’s five diamonds. Every couple of With that hospitality and empower- 215 years of softball experience amongst minutes, sounds of bats hitting softballs are ment in mind, it’s no surprise that this them, the commissioner, assistant commis- followed by cheers from teammates and first-class facility has won the James Farrell sioner and diamond supervisors of Byers audience members alike, as children run Award of Excellence 15 times. The crite- spend night after night and weekend after around and play on the outskirts between ria for this award requires that a softball weekend all season long working at the trips to the concession stand to buy hot facility has a 96% or higher approval rating complex simply for the love of the game. dogs and candy. from UIC (Umpire in Charge) and USA During the offseason, some might drive “It’s a blast playing at Byers,” said long- Softball representative. When calculating right by the narrow gravel path off May- time Byers softball participant and USA this percentage, staff organization, bracket flower Road, not noticing Byers Softball Softball umpire Jonathan Hampton, “One board, communication with teams and Complex. However, starting on that first of the things I enjoy the most is interacting national office, how the tournament was game day in April, that same path becomes with the other players. I’ve built a diverse run and other factors are all considered. impossible to miss. Players and their fam- circle of connections here [...] There’s a This award also considers evaluations from ilies line up on the road to get into the kind of camaraderie here that goes beyond participating teams. packed parking lot so they can begin their the league. Most of the time, people will go The complex will also provide its excel- evening of competitive fun. out, get pizza and hang out after." lent services and amenities as it hosts two “Each year, it’s so great to see the These excitement-filled evenings aren’t national tournaments over the next two community come together on that first only for veteran players. The complex is years. The ASA Major Fast Pitch National weekend,” said softball commissioner John always looking for new members to join Championships will take place on August Walczewski, “The success of Byers Softball softball leagues. Several participants use 2-5, 2018. The Northern Men's Class E Complex is attributed to our awesome Byers Softball Complex’s Facebook page to Slow Pitch National Championship will be staff and grounds crew for all the time and find teams to join; others reach out through played on August 24-26, 2018. preparation they put in to getting ready for softball commissioners and staff. “Byers Softball Complex is about so the season.” “One guy moved to South Bend from much more than just a game,” said Walcze- For many people, opening day marks New York a few years back and didn’t know wski. the beginning of warm summer evenings a soul here before joining a softball team. with family, relationship-building among This year, he was asked to be on three teammates and the embodiment of inclu- different teams,” said Walczewski, “We FOR MORE INFORMATION, sivity in the South Bend community. see generations of players come through CHECK OUT The atmosphere is unforgettable on this league. We have teams of friends that SBVPA.ORG/SOFTBALL

6 SPARK 2018 SPRING/SUMMER It’s a blast playing at Byers. One of the things I enjoy the most is interacti ng with the other players. I’ve built an enti rely diverse circle of connecti ons here.

SOFTBALL LEAGUE REGISTRATION: Now - March 30 at the O’Brien Center from 8am – 4pm on Monday– Friday Registrati on forms will be available at the O’Brien Center and at Experience the thrill of the zip lines and aerial obstacles while the sbvpa.org/soft ball under the conti nuous belay system keeps Adventurers connected to our “forms” tab. safety line from start to fi nish. Minimum age 8, weight 40-275lbs. LATE FEE: $50 aft er March 30 Hands must reach 66" high fl at on the ground. Helmet, harness and gloves provided. NOTE: All leagues must have at least 6 teams. Registrati on shall end when leagues/division are fi lled Make Memories • Family Fun • Corporate Events or 4/9/18. Date Night • Team Bonding • Fundraising Eﬀ orts Birthday Party Packages • Group Discounts Available

MEN’S LEAGUE DAYS: RUM VILLAGE PARK, 2626 S. GERTRUDE ST. Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday CALL: 800-590-8347

CO-ED LEAGUE DAYS: Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday EDGEADVENTUREPARKS.COM

SPARK 2018 SPRING/SUMMER 7 VPA HIGHLIGHT: ATHLETICS & FITNESS

Private Lessons & Custom Drills TENNIS Available YOUTH TENNIS LESSONS YOUTH TENNIS CAMPS AND LEAGUES

PEE WEE TENNIS AGES 3-4 LEEPER PARK TENNIS CAMP AGES 5-12 Youth size racquets and nets are used with foam balls to encourage Join us this summer for fun, games, acti viti es and TENNIS planned for success. Lessons focus on developing large motor skills and eye-hand these camps. The camps are for all skill levels and abiliti es. coordinati on with games and acti viti es geared to teaching beginning form and technique. ADVANCED CAMP 1 & 2 AGES 12– 16 NEW 2018 This high-intensity camp is for tennis players ready to LITTLE SHOTS AGES 5-8 take their game to the next level. They will focus on footwork, stroke Age appropriate racquets and nets as well as low compression balls producti on and technique. Parti cipants will gain more match play on smaller courts are used with this age group to encourage rallying experience and learn from local experienced tennis coaches. and success. These lessons will focus on developing large motor skills, increased eye-hand coordinati on, development of technique, proper form and positi oning. SATELLITE SITES AGES 5 -12

BEGINNERS AGES 9-12 Venues Parks & Arts is pleased to oﬀ er FREE tennis lessons at area Basics of tennis are taught, from ground strokes and volleys to scoring parks. Lessons are geared towards the youth with the goal of learning a and serves. Green stage balls will be used for bett er stroke producti on new sport, improving skills, staying acti ve and having fun! and play.

INTERMEDIATE AGES 13-17 Great for all skill levels! Players will learn the basic fundamentals with the goal for players to hold a rally, match play and learn how to keep score. Basics are covered with a focus on technique development.

COMPETITION AND MATCH PLAY

LEEPER PARK TEAM TENNIS GRADES: 2–4, 5–8, 9–12 Broken down into three grade groups, team tennis will include competi ti on and developmental training, focusing on agility, strength and team play. This is a great opportunity to advance your skills and learn to play as a team. One Spark, BIG Impact. USTA START/RESTART PROGRAM AGES 15+ Interested in learning to play tennis or maybe you used to play and want South Bend Venues Parks & Arts is always to brush up on your skills? This program oﬀ ers quality instructi on in a looking for new and interested parties to low-stress, fun social environment. Drop in when you can or register for volunteer and support programs, venues, the enti re session and save. events and facilities. For more information about ways to get involved, visit:

sbvpa.org/acti viti es/tennis SBVPA.ORG/SPONSORS/VOLUNTEER

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AQUATICSWATER ACTIVITIES

FAMILY SWIM EAST RACE WATERWAY Clay High School Lap lanes and open swim areas available. All ages and abiliti es welcome.

Enjoy white water raft ing in the LIFEGUARD CLASSES (AGES 15+) heart of downtown South Bend! Classes available at Riley High School, Clay High School, and Notre Dame University. Opens June 10 Earn American Red Cross Certi ﬁ cati on to be a 126 N Niles Ave. | 574-235-5888 lifeguard, which includes CPR, AED and First Aid.

LEARN TO SWIM (AGES 7+) Riley High School These 45-minute classes SPLASH PADS are taught by American Red Cross certi ﬁ ed instructors for children of ages 7 years and older. Our splash pads are free and open to the public seven days a week from 10am to 7pm. Splash pads will close for the AQUA AEROBICS season when the weather is consistently cool. Potawatomi Pool 45-minute water exercise South East Charles Black class adds resistance to exercise routi ne while Neighborhood Park Recreati on Center buoyancy makes the work seem eﬀ ortless.

Coquillard Park Potawatomi Park SOUTH BEND SWIM CLUB Marti n Luther King, Jr. Fremont Park (AGES 7+) Recreati on Center Riley High School & New Prairie High School This family oriented, budget friendly club O'Brien Park prioriti zes teaching over training. There is open registrati on.

POOLS

KENNEDY WATER PLAYGROUND POTAWATOMI POOL 2700 Westmoor St. | 574-235-9407 2000 Wall St. | 574-235-9438 This zero entry water This facility has three Don't Miss It! playground is geared for water areas: a wading WWII Landing Craft your toddlers through pool, 25-yard pool elementary-aged children with 35-foot water Boat Rides to come to play in the slide, and a diving June 21 - 22 at Gov. Joe Kernan Park water with lifeguard well. There are locker supervision. rooms, concessions and picnic tables.

For more informati on, visit sbvpa.org/acti viti es/aquati cs

SPARK 2018 SPRING/SUMMER 9 EVENTS & PROGRAMS BEST. WEEK. EVER. 2017 was full of exciting changes for our community, including the addition of the 1st Annual Best. Week. Ever. celebration.

or an entire week, every day and evening, across every F portion of the city, something was happening. 50,000+ residents and visitors attended the approximately 100 experiences that took place. Best. Week. Ever. was built upon values of inclusivity, empowerment, and community. It was crafted to reveal the resources already existing here, even if sometimes hidden. It provided a new catalog of experiences available right here almost any week–not just during festival week. The impact of Best. Week. Ever. continues long after that week ended. Aaron Perri, Executive Director of Venues Parks & Arts said, “This was a banner week in our city’s history and one that will not quickly be forgotten. It’s important that we have occasions like this to encounter new experiences, form bonds with one another, and generally reflect upon our city’s creativity, culture and progress.” However, it turns out that to attend one event, you may have been missing out on an event on a different side of town. You spoke. We listened. Best. Week. Ever. 2018 remedies this by creating a festival feel each day of the week by centralizing all micro-experiences around one or two signature events. South Bend is full of unique treasures and Best. Week. Ever. 2018 will continue to discover and highlight these treasures in a way that is sure to surprise and delight. Come out on Monday, May 28– Sunday, June 3 and discover new parts of the city, new restaurants, new activities, and new adventures

10 SPARK 2018 SPRING/SUMMER Here are just a few BEST. WEEK. EVER. experiences to look forward to att ending:

MONDAY Westside Memorial Day Parade and the South Bend Cubs Game

TUESDAYMarkets & Makers Day: Excited about Best. Lunch in the market district sponsored by Merrill Lynch, Kahn & Associates Rebel Art Festi val brought to you by Make South Bend Week. Ever. 2018? Interested in sponsorship WEDNESDAY Purple Porch Co-op Market Launch & West Side Wednesday Festi val and/or volunteer THURSDAY 90s Night and Concert at Four Winds Field opportuniti es? Head over FRIDAY DTSB’s First Fridays: Kids Night Out and River Lights Music Festi val to bestweekever2018.com for more informati on on SATURDAY Sunburst Races and River Lights Music Festi val how to get involved. SUNDAY Adventure Day in Rum Village Park

SPARK 2018 SPRING/SUMMER 11 VPA HIGHLIGHT: SUMMER CAMPS

SUMMER CAMPS

NATURE DETECTIVES DAY CAMP Rum Village Nature Center | Ages 6-12 Exploration is encouraged! Let your kids get down and dirty this summer while exploring the natural world with expert naturalists. They'll get hands-on experience learning about nature, wildlife, and more.

KIDS WORLD DAY CAMP O’Brien Recreation Center | Ages 5–12 | June 11–August 3 from 7am–6pm This summer! We love to make new friends and see old ones. We will explore arts and crafts, team-building, science and nature, heart-healthy nutritional activities, along with our favorite field trips and other surprises.

CAMP AWARENESS Izaak Walton League, located at 20400 Darden Rd. | Grades 3–7 9am–4pm (Drop off from 8–9am & Pick up from 4–5pm) A bug biting, streaming stomping, poison ivy, counselor hunt, nature crafts, archery, fishing, outdoor cookout, GET DIRTY CAMP! Limited to one week per camper due to popularity.

SUMMER FUN CAMP YOUTH SPORTS CAMP ALL-STARS SUMMER CAMP Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ages 5–12 | June 18–July 26 Recreation Center | Grades K–8 Recreation Center | Grades K–8 8:30am–4:30pm June 11–August 10 June 11–August 10 Kids have the opportunity to take part in M–F from 7:30am–5:30pm M–F from 7:30am–5:30pm academic enhancement, art and science Summer Fun Camp is nine weeks of fun for kids, Get your summer sports on through the projects, recreational activities and field trips including swim lessons, recreational sports, Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center. that are educational and exciting. Campers arts and crafts, and one to three field trips Learn to play a different sport each week for will receive a light breakfast and healthy lunch each week. Light breakfast, lunch and a healthy eight weeks. provided by the South Bend Community snack will be provided. School Corporation. We keep children active and moving all summer long.

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SUMMER LUNCH & PLAYGROUND PROGRAM

Venues Parks & Arts partners with South Bend Community School Corporation to offer the Summer Lunch Program. VPA sponsors this program over a six- week period during the summer to offer free lunches at fifteen different sites. sbvpa.org/activities/social-programs/summer-playground-program

CHARLES BLACK RECREATION CENTER RUM VILLAGE NATURE CENTER All-Stars Summer Hoop League Open Recreation & Fitness After School All-Stars Program Visit the exhibit area, sit at the bird- viewing window or enjoy a leisurely stroll on the trails in the woods. Not MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. RECREATION CENTER far from the heart of South Bend, M.A.D.E. Power Jam Motivation After School Recreation Program Rum Village is a wildlife oasis, offering hiking trails, biking trails, picnic areas Forum Prescription to Play and a chance to escape to the quiet Teen Open Recreation & Fitness calm of one of the nicest woodlands Boot Camp Circuit Training MLK SPRING BREAK CAMP in the area. April 2–6 from 7:30am - 5:30pm Soldiers Basketball Skills & Drills Clinic HOURS Monday–Friday from 8:30am–4:30pm O’BRIEN RECREATION CENTER Sunday from 1pm–5pm Prescription to Play

HOWARD PARK SENIOR RECREATION CENTER Due to renovations, all senior programming will take place at Zion United FAMILY PASSPORT Church of Christ, located at 211 S. St. Peter St., South Bend. Dominoes Mahjongg TO PLAY FAMILY. 5 Crown Cards Euchre EXERCISE. FUN. EVENTS

TRAVEL WITH VPA: SENIOR BUS TRIPS Island Fantasy April 19 April 9–14: Branson, MO Martin’s Earth Day April 21 July 8–14: Mount Rushmore Spring Shenanigans May 22 September 16–24: Albuquerque & Santa Fe, NM Contact Rose Kaufman for reservation information at 574-235-9428. ROC UR Body June 1 Nature Play Day June 13 DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND Summer Splash & Learn July 21 Red Table Plaza: Free lunchtime concert Monday through Thursday from May 31 – August 30 Outdoor Explorer August 8 Free Summer Fitness Series: Saturdays from June 9 – September 1 (excluding 8/18 for Art Beat) @PLAYPASSPORT Architecture Walking Tours: First Fridays from May through October Visit downtownsouthbend.com for more information.

SPARK 2018 SPRING/SUMMER 13 VPA HIGHLIGHT: VPA SPECIAL EVENTS SPECIAL EVENTS March 1 ��Expo for Women...... Century Center July 1 ��Truth in Jazz...... Chris Wilson Pavilion March 2 ��First Fridays: Dance Downtown...... DTSB July 6 ��First Fridays: Classic Downtown...... DTSB March 3 ��Maple Hill Golf Sale...... Century Center July 6 ��Meet Me on the Island...... Century Center March 9 ��Michiana Home Show...... Century Center July 7 ��Arts on the Race...... DTSB March 16 ��Paddy Party & Pub Tour...... DTSB July 8 ��Terry and the Heartbeats...... Chris Wilson Pavilion March 16 ��Zamora Entertainment...... Century Center July 9 ��Start of Summer Restaurant Week...... DTSB March 17 ��St. Patrick's Day Parade...... DTSB July 11 ��Wednesday Beer Walk...... DTSB March 20 ��SBCSC Family Summit...... Century Center July 14 ��Kids Triathlon...... Potawatomi Park March 24 ��Egg Stravaganza...... DTSB July 14 ��DTSB Outdoor Film Series...... DTSB March 24 ��Afdent AutoFest...... Century Center July 15 ��The Whateverly Brothers...... Chris Wilson Pavilion March 29 ��PJ Fashionista...... Century Center July 19 ��Children's Arts in the Park...... Potawatomi Park April 6 ��First Fridays: Downtown Spring Break...... DTSB July 21 ��Notre Dame Shakespeare April 21 ��Mrs. Indiana Pageant...... Century Center Touring Company...... Chris Wilson Pavilion April 21 ��Arbor/Earth Day...... Potawatomi July 22 ��Last Day of Summer Restaurant Week...... DTSB April 22 ��SBCSC Spelling Bee...... Century Center July 22 ��Los Hermanos Bueno...... Chris Wilson Pavilion May 4 ��First Fridays: May the 4th Be With You...... DTSB July 26 ��Children's Arts in the Park...... Potawatomi Park May 5 ��Celebrate Cinco de Mayo...... LaSalle Park July 28 ��IUSB Jazz Ensemble...... Chris Wilson Pavilion May 9 ��Wednesday Wine Walk...... DTSB July 29 ��Memphis Underground...... Chris Wilson Pavilion May 12 ��Mother & Daughter Canvas...... Pinhook Park August 1 ��Hawaiian Nights...... Potawatomi Pool August 3 ��First Fridays: Arts Alive...... DTSB August 3 ��Meet Me on the Island...... Century Center August 4 ��Arts on the Race...... DTSB August 4 ��Southold Dance Theater...... Chris Wilson Pavilion August 5 ��The Valleyaires...... Chris Wilson Pavilion August 5 ��Drool in the Pool...... Kennedy Water Playground August 8 ��Wednesday Wine Walk...... DTSB August 9 ��Children's Arts in the Park...... Potawatomi Park August 11 ��DTSB Outdoor Film Series...... DTSB August 11 ��Concours d'Eleganceat ...... Copshaholm House Museum August 11 ��South Bend Civic Theatre...... Chris Wilson Pavilion August 16 ��Children's Arts in the Park...... Potawatomi Park May 18 ��Taste of Michiana...... Century Center August 12 ��PT and the Cruisers...... Chris Wilson Pavilion May 30 ��Senior Picnic...... Potawatomi Park August 18 ��Art Beat...... DTSB June 1 ��First Fridays: Kids Night Out...... DTSB August 18 ��South Bend Symphony Orchestra.Chris Wilson Pavilion June 1 ��Meet Me on the Island...... Century Center August 19 ��Soul Funkshun...... Chris Wilson Pavilion June 1 ��Sunburst...... Century Center August 25 ��Community Foundation June 2 ��Sunburst...... Four Winds Field/ND Performing Arts Series...... Chris Wilson Pavilion June 2 ��Arts on the Race...... DTSB August 26 ��The Van Dyke Review...... Chris Wilson Pavilion June 9 ��DTSB Outdoor Film Series...... DTSB September 2 ��Michiana Celtic Festival...... TBD June 13 ��Wednesday Wine Walk...... DTSB September 7 ��First Fridays: Dog Days of Summer...... DTSB June 14 ��Children's Arts in the Park...... Potawatomi Park September 12 ��Wednesday Wine Walk...... DTSB June 16 ��Superhero Event...... O’Brien Recreation Center September 14 ��21+ Event...... TBD June 21 ��Children's Arts in the Park...... Potawatomi Park June 21 ��WWII Landing Craft Boat Rides...... Joe Kernan Park June 22 ��WWII Landing Craft Boat Rides...... Joe Kernan Park YOUR OPINION: June 22 ��21+ Movie Event...... Erskine Golf Course June 24 ��Steve Forseman...... Chris Wilson Pavilion Attended one of our events or visited one of June 27 ��Hawaiian Nights...... Potawatomi Pool our facilities? We value your opinion! Please take our survey at sbvpa.org/survey

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UPCOMING EVENTS

March 9 ...... RAIN: A Beatles Tribute March 10 ...... Comedian, Bill Engvall March 15 ...... Alice Cooper March 18 ...... Charles Esten and Clare Bowen from Nashville March 28–April 8 ...... Phantom of the Opera April 14 ...... South Bend Symphony Orchestra Masterworks April 17 ...... Maks, Val & Peta: The Conﬁ denti al Tour April 19 ...... Guess Who Showed Up At Dinner CENTURY CENTER April 20 ...... Celti c Woman April 23 ...... Gabriel Iglesias 120 S. Dr. Marti n Luther King, Jr. Blvd | 574-235-9711 April 28 ...... South Bend Symphony Orchestra Pops centurycenter.org April 29 ...... The Illusionists

May 1 ...... Brit Floyd JENNIFER MAYO PHOTOGRAPHY May 4–6 ...... Kinky Boots May 12...... South Bend Symphony Orchestra Masterworks May 16...... Alice in Chains June 1 ...... Fridays by the Fountain feat. Kennedy’s Kitchen* June 8 ...... Fridays by the Fountain feat. Jerica Paliga* June 8 ...... Pulse Summer Series featuring “For King and Country” June 15 ...... Fridays by the Fountain feat. Oblates of Blues* June 22 ...... Fridays by the Fountain feat. Out by 8* June 29 ...... Fridays by the Fountain feat. Don Savoie* July 6 ...... Fridays by the Fountain feat. Denny Snyder* MORRIS PAC July 13 ...... Fridays by the Fountain feat. Junior & the Igniters* 211 N. Michigan St. | 574-235-9190 July 13 ...... Pulse Summer Series featuring “Toby Mac” morriscenter.org July 20 ...... Fridays by the Fountain feat. the Roosters* July 27 ...... Fridays by the Fountain feat. the Remedy Band* August 3 ...... Fridays by the Fountain feat. Ginger and Her Baked Goods* August 10 ...... Fridays by the Fountain feat. Memphis Underground* August 10 ...... Pulse Summer Series featuring “Mercy Me” August 17 ...... Fridays by the Fountain feat. the Whistle Pigs* August 24 ...... Fridays by the Fountain feat. Q Sonics* August 31 ...... Fridays by the Fountain feat. IUSB Raclin School of Arts*

KATIE WHITCOMB PHOTOGRAPHY *Free lunchti me concert PALAIS ROYALE 105 W. Colfax | 574-235-5612 GET YOUR TICKETS AT THE BOX OFFICE OR ONLINE: palaisroyale.org morriscenter.org

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16 SPARK 2018 SPRING/SUMMER It’s time to get the kids out of the house and shake off that deep winter hibernation! The warmer weather brings so many events, activities and programs. Whether you’re rocking your way through college or a busy family of 5, we’ve narrowed down the top 10 things to do. Mark your calendar, start your bucket list and get ready to have a summer to remember!

1. BEST. WEEK. EVER. 2018 MAY 28– JUNE 3 6. ENJOY LOCAL ARTISTS AT ART BEAT AUGUST 18

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S outh Bend has always been a city thriving on front connecti vity, restroom modernizati on and ADA vision: vision that transformed the bend of a river compliance, additi onal park security and lighti ng, new into a center for trade, that pushed to be a leader in playground equipment and splash pads, renovated heavy industry, that sought to operate as a 21st century recreati on centers, irrigated soccer fi elds, a new ice city and that positi oned itself as a hotbed for technol- rink and event space, new nature trails and biodiverse ogy and innovati on. With every generati on comes an areas, new community centers, riverfront windows, opportunity to have a signifi cant impact in craft ing the and much more. future of our city. For well over a decade now, you’ve “In response to the community’s feedback, this will dreamed, inspired, planned, and envisioned your South be the most signifi cant investment ever made in our Bend parks and trails. city’s parks system,” said Mayor Pete Butti gieg, “It will This holisti c overhaul of the South Bend parks system transform the landscape of our city, address shortcom- is an opportunity to fundamentally transform our enti re ings in equity and safety, provide economic and health city and to access the shared spaces provided by every benefi ts, and improve ecological standards. The plan citi zen for every citi zen and further them into sources will pay parti cular att enti on to neighborhood parks and of unity, pride, and economic development. Inspired by green spaces as anchors of our community.” the community’s request for an improved parks system, In additi on to the community forums, neighborhood My South Bend Parks & Trails projects were developed meeti ngs and focus groups, My South Bend Parks & by South Bend residents through thousands of pieces Trails evolved from the results of the City Plan, Trust of feedback, hundreds of hours of public meeti ngs and for Public Lands’ Park Score, Parks Master Plan, Coal dozens of resident engagement sessions. Line Trail Plan, Riverfront Parks and Trail Conceptual Park investments include increased park and river- Framework and various neighborhood plans.

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March - August 2018 SPRING/SUMMER 2018 SBVPA.ORG InfoGuideDownload the App: SOUTH BEND EVENTS CART FEES • Personal training 45-60 MINUTE CLASSES: $3 for Golf 18 Holes...... $16 • Snack and beverages (for purchase) Members, $5 for Non-members ERSKINE PARK 9 Holes...... $8 • We also offer a variety of your 30 MINUTE CLASSES: $1.50 for Located: 4200 Miami St. Pull Cart...... $3 favorite fitness classes. Members, $2.50 for Non-members Call: 574-291-3216 PACKAGES: 10 passes for $40 or 20 HOLES: 18 STUDEBAKER PARK MEMBERSHIP RATES: passes for $75 PAR: 70 Located: 718 E. Calvert INDIVIDUAL (16 years - 61 years) Session class prices are listed in the class YARDAGE: 6,100 Call: 574-287-6634 Resident: $25/Month or $270/Year description. Come enjoy our beautiful 18-Hole HOLES: 9 Non-Resident: $30/Month or South Bend golf course, open to the PAR: 29 $325/Year BODY TONING public. Erskine Park opened for play in YARDAGE: 1,900 $20 Initiation Fee M, W 9-10:00 am 1925, and our rich tradition of great A 9-hole bent grass greens and T, TH 5:05-5:35 pm golf has continued throughout the bluegrass/fescue course with water FAMILY (must share same address) Be ready to use exercise stability balls, generations. hazards in play. South Bend’s oldest, Resident: $55/Month or $595/Year hand weights, and other equipment built in 1919. It is the site of the popu- Non-Resident: $65/Month or to get the definition you want in those WEEKDAYS WALKING lar Junior Golf program. $700/Year tough to tone areas! 18 Holes (before 3 pm)...... $27 $12/Person Initiation Fee 18 Holes (after 3 pm)...... $24 WEEKDAYS WALKING YOGA Senior Rate (ages 62+)...... $18 Daily 9 Holes...... $9 SENIOR INDIVIDUAL M, F 4-5:00 pm Junior Rate (ages 8-18)...... $18 Senior Rate (ages 62+)...... $6 (62 years and up) W 5:30-6:30 am 9Holes...... $14 Junior Rate (ages 18 and under)..... $4 Resident/Non-resident: $20/Month This class moves at a leisurely pace WEEKENDS WALKING WEEKENDS WALKING or $215/Year with detailed instruction on basic 18 Holes (before 12 pm)...... $32 Daily 9 Holes...... $10 $20 Initiation Fee postures, alignment and meditation. 18 Holes (12 pm-4 pm)...... $28 Senior (62+)...... $8 18 Holes (after 4 pm)...... $24 Junior Rate (18 and under)...... $6 SENIOR FAMILY INTERVAL TRAINING Senior (valid after 12 pm)...... $22 CART FEES (must share same address) M, W 5:30-6:30 pm Junior (valid after 12 pm)...... $22 9 Holes...... $7 Resident/Non-resident $35/Month or Step aerobics for cardio and strength 9 Holes...... $20 Pull Cart...... $2 $372/Year training moves in 3 1/2 minute CART FEES $12/Person Initiation Fee intervals will definitely burn calories 18 Holes...... $16 LEARN MORE: To learn more about and tone your body at the same time. 9 Holes...... $8 discount passes, golf lessons or book tee STUDENT (Must show ID) Pull Cart...... $3 times, call or visit www.sbparkgolf.org Resident/Non-Resident: $18/Month CYCLING $15 Initiation Fee M, W 5:30-6:30 pm ELBEL PARK T, TH, F 9:30-10:30 am Located: 26595 Auten Rd. Fitness MILITARY (Must show ID) SA 7:30-8:30 am Call: 574-291-9180 Resident/Non-Resident: $20/Month This cardio-cycling class will help you HOLES: 18 O’BRIEN FITNESS CENTER $20 Initiation Fee burn fat, tone your body, strengthen PAR: 72 321 E. Walter St. your heart and increase your YARDAGE: 6,885 574-299-3482 GUEST PASSES endurance while using a stationary Truly an oasis for the serious golf M-F: 5 am - 9 pm Resident/Non-Resident: $7/Day or bicycle. enthusiast, Elbel is designed with the Sat: 7 am - 4 pm $15/Week natural beauty of Mud Lake in mind. Sun: 9 am - 2pm ZUMBA Our course blends perfectly with the *No refunds or exchanges. Prices subject W 7:45-8:45 pm surrounding natural landscape of farm WHAT WE OFFER: to change without notice. Yearly rates This program will infuse hypnotic Latin land, wooded areas, and water. EQUIPMENT are for one-time payments in full. City rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to • Fourteen Paramount strength of South Bend Employees & Families create a one-of-a-kind fitness program WEEKDAYS WALKING training stations are eligible for discounted rates. Fitness that will blow you away. 18 Holes (before 3 pm)...... $25 • Sixteen Precor cardiovascular Center membership DOES NOT include 18 Holes (after 3 pm)...... $22 exercise machines including: stair access to group fitness classes, special ROCKIN’ CARDIO Senior Rate (ages 62+)...... $18 climbers, cross trainers, ellipticals, events, the gymnasium, or related W 6:40-7:30 pm Junior Rate (ages 8-18)...... $18 treadmills, exercise cycles, with Polar programs at O’Brien Recreation Center. SA 10:15-11:00 am 9 Holes...... $14 heart rate monitors so you can get the This low impact, high energy aerobics WEEKENDS WALKING best workout possible. GROUP FITNESS class will help you burn calories 18 Holes (before 12 pm)...... $30 • Full line of free weights Contact: Amanda Yasko and tone your muscles in a fun and 18 Holes (12 pm-4 pm)...... $26 574-235-5977 energetic way! 18 Holes (after 4 pm)...... $22 SERVICES [email protected] Senior (valid after 12pm)...... $22 • Wi-Fi Class schedules are subject to change. KETTLEBELLS Junior (valid after 12 pm)...... $22 • Sauna rooms For the most updated schedule, visit TU & TH 5:40-6:40 pm 9 Holes...... $18 • Lockers sbvpa.org/activities/fitness In this class we use TRX systems, rope Spring/Summer One session: $36/R, $41/NR $35/session 2018 This is a session class, NO drop-ins Tennis 15+ years: (60-minute session) Fee: Fitness (con’t) are allowed. LEEPER PARK TENNIS CENTER $40/session This exercise blends meditation, Contact: Amanda Bender Group Rates (3 or more): (60-minute slams, medicine balls, jump ropes, breathing, and slow flowing mental 574-235-9405 session) Fee: $20/session/person kettlebells, BOSU balls and more to and physical movements to balance [email protected] increase your flexibility, strength, and increase the internal chi (energy) sbvpa.org/activities/tennis YOUTH TENNIS CAMPS and build an amazing cardiovascular AND LEAGUES system. RUBY’S AEROBICS* YOUTH TENNIS LESSONS LEEPER PARK TENNIS CAMP TU, TH 9:30-10:30 am June 11 – August 9 Ages 5-12 CARDIO MIX One session: $16.80/R, $20/NR or $4 Cost: $40/week/child Session 1: June 11 - 14 (M - Th) TU, TH 4:30-5:00 pm for drop in Session 2: July 16 - 20 (M - F) F 9:30-10:30 am A low-impact aerobics class designed PEE WEE TENNIS (Ages 3-4) Session 3: August 6 - 10 (M - F) Low-impact aerobics, step aerobics, & for seniors. Monday – Thursday 9 am - 4 pm cardio dance moves - this class burns 8:30 - 9:00 am or 5:30 – 6:00 pm Cost: Session 1: $120/child calories & conditions your heart. MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE* Youth size racquets and nets are Cost: Session 2&3: $150/child TU, TH 6:45-7:45 pm used with foam balls to encourage Join us this summer for fun, games, CARDIO MIX “PLUS” One session: $35/R, $40/NR or $5 for success. Lessons focus on developing activities and TENNIS planned for SA 8:45-10:00 am drop-in. large motor skills and eye-hand these camps! The camps are for all A high-energy, 75-minute class that This class will mix dancing and fun to coordination with games and skill levels and abilities. *Pick up time is combines body toning, step aerobics, give you a great workout! activities geared to teaching no later than 5 pm. and low-impact exercises for a great beginning form and technique. body and a great way to kick-start *R meaning Resident, NR meaning Non- ADVANCED CAMP 1 + 2 your weekend. Resident. LITTLE SHOTS (Ages 5-8) Ages 12 - 16 Monday – Thursday Session 1: July 9–13 (M – F) BODY SCULPT ST. JOSEPH’S MEDICAL 9:15 –10 am or 6–6:45 pm Session 2: July 23 –27 (M – F) F 8:30-9:15 am CENTER 55+ Age appropriate racquets and nets 9 am – 1 pm Weight bars, dumbbells, and stability O’BRIEN FITNESS CENTER as well as low compression balls on Cost $150/session/week balls are just a few of the equipment T, TH 10:40 - 11:25 am smaller courts are used with this NEW 2018! This high intensity you’ll use to sculpt those tough to PINHOOK PAVILION age group to encourage rallying and camp is for tennis players ready to tone areas. M, W 1:00 - 1:45 pm success! These lessons will focus take their game to the next level. This is a free exercise program on developing large motor skills, They will focus on footwork, stroke PILATES designed for those 55 and better. increased eye-hand coordination, production & technique. Gain more M 10:15-11:00 am Forms need to be filled out and development of technique, proper match play experience & learn from TU, TH 5:45-6:30 pm written permission from your form and positioning. experienced local tennis coaches. With a Zen atmosphere for your healthcare provider is required. Call mind and body, you’ll work your core for more information 574-335-3891 BEGINNERS (Ages 9-12) LEEPER PARK TEAM TENNIS safely and efficiently in this 45 minute 10:15–11:15 am or 5:30–6:30 pm Session 1: June 12 – July 12 (TU/TH) class while improving your spinal Softball Basics of tennis are taught, from Session 2: July 17 – Aug 16 (TU/TH) alignment, posture, and balance. ground strokes and volleys to scoring Grades: 2-4, 5-8, 9-12 2018 ADULT SUMMER and serves. Green stage balls will be Time: 5–6 pm COUNTRY HEAT SOFTBALL PROGRAM used for better stroke production and Cost: $70/session/child M 6:45-7:30 pm Contact: John Walczewski play. Broken down into 3 different grade Step right in to this easy-to-follow, Email: [email protected] groups, team tennis will include completely exhilarating, country Phone: 574-299-4765 INTERMEDIATE (Ages 13-17) competition, developmental training dance-inspired workout! No 10:15–11:15 am or 5:30–6:30 pm focusing on agility, strength and team complicated moves. No memorizing Cost: Single-game teams are $500 Great for all skill levels! Players will play. This is a great opportunity to routines. Just simply follow along to plus $110 roster fee with a guarantee learn the basic fundamentals with the advance your skills and learn to play enjoy the low-impact, high energy of 12 games. goal for players to hold a rally, match as a team. dance class set to the hottest country Double-header teams are $850 plus play and learn how to keep score. hits. $110 roster fee with a guarantee of Basics are covered with a focus on USTA START/RESTART 18 games. technique development. PROGRAM (Ages 15+) POUND Registration: Now – 3/30/18 at Contact: Amanda Yasko M 7:45-8:30 pm O’Brien Recreation Center, 321 E. SATELLITE SITES (Ages 5-12) 574-235-5977 The cardio jam session inspired by the Walter St. The center is open M–F Dates, Times, Location: TBD [email protected] infectious, energizing and sweat- from 8:30am – 4pm. Cost: FREE Session 1: June 11 – July 11 dripping fun of playing the drums! Registration forms will be available at VPA is pleased to offer FREE tennis Session 2: July 16 – August 15 the O’Brien Recreation Center and at lessons at area parks. Lessons are 5:30 – 6:30 pm (M / W) T’AI CHI* sbvpa.org/softball under the “forms” geared towards the youth with Cost: $42/session/person or $8 SA 11:30-12:30 pm tab. Late Fee: $50 after 3/30/18 the goal of learning a new sport, drop-in. One session: $36/R, $41/NR improving skills, staying active and Interested in learning to play or This is a session class, NO drop-ins MEN’S LEAGUE having fun! maybe you used to play and want to are allowed. Days: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, brush up on your skills? This is the These deep breathing and slow and Thursday PRIVATE LESSONS & program for you. Quality instruction in flowing movements will help increase CUSTOM DRILLS a low-stress, fun social environment. muscle tone and improve your balance CO-ED LEAGUE 8 years & under: (30-minute sessions) Drop-in when you can or register for and stability while calming your mind. Days: Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday Fee: $25/session the entire session and save! 9-10 years: (45-minute session) Fee: QIGONG* $30/session TU 11:45-12:45 pm 11-14 years: (60-minute session) Fee: • Charles Black Recreation Center Aquatics Camps SUMMER FUN CAMP • O'Brien Park Martin Luther King, Jr. Rec Center EAST RACE WATERWAY • Fremont Park NATURE DETECTIVES Grades K - 8 126 N. Niles Ave. • Potawatomi Park DAY CAMP Summer Fun Camp is nine weeks of SCHEDULE: June 10 – August 26: Rum Village Nature Center fun for kids, including swim lessons, Saturdays: 12-5 pm FAMILY SWIM Ages 6-12 recreational sports, arts and crafts, and Sundays: 1-5 pm Clay High School Exploration is encouraged! Let your one to three field trips each week. Light ADDITIONAL DATES: Mondays through May 7 kids get down and dirty this summer breakfast, lunch and a healthy snack June 1: 5:30-7:30 pm 7-9 pm while exploring the natural world will be provided. June 2: 12-5 pm $3/person with expert naturalists. They'll get M-F June 11 - August 10 June 9: 2-6 pm All ages and abilities welcome. Lap hands-on experience learning about 7:30 am - 5:30 pm September 2 & 9 — 1-5 pm lanes and open swim areas available. nature, wildlife, and more. $50/child/week, $10 registration fee PRICING AND GEAR: MEADOW MICE Age 6 1-2 people - $12/trip LIFEGUARD CLASSES (Ages 15+) June 18-22, 9 am - 12 pm YOUTH SPORTS CAMP 3-4 people - $24/trip RILEY HIGH SCHOOL $60/child Martin Luther King, Jr. Rec Center 4-5 people - $30/trip February 28 – April 25 Grades K - 8 *Discounts apply when multiple trips are Wednesdays 6-9 pm RAMBLIN’ RACCOONS Age 7-8 Get your summer sports on through purchased at one time. CLAY HIGH SCHOOL June 25-29, 9 am - 2:30 pm the Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Note: 54” or taller to raft. Ages 16 March 14 – May 9 $85/child Center. Learn to play a variety of sports and under must be accompanied by Wednesdays 6-9 pm for eight weeks. an adult. UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME FOREST FOXES Age 9-10 M-F June 11 - August 10 June 11-15 July 9-13, 9 am - 2:30 pm 7:30 am - 5:30 pm KENNEDY WATER M-F 9 am- 4 pm $85/child $50/child/week, $10 registration fee PLAYGROUND Earn American Red Cross certification. 2700 Westmoor St. EAGER EAGLES* Age 11-12 ALL-STARS SUMMER CAMP 574-235-9407 LEARN TO SWIM (Ages 7+) July 16-20, 9 am - 2:30 pm Location TBD This zero-entry water playground Riley High School $105/child Ages 5 - 12 is geared for your toddlers through Contact: Kelli Notteboom *The Eager Eagles camp includes one Have fun with us in our camp! Kids elementary-aged children to come [email protected] day at Potato Creek State Park and a have the opportunity to take part to play in the water with lifeguard M – TH 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm or 1 pm two-hour adventure at Edge Adventures in academic enhancement, art and supervision. Session 1: June 11 – 21 Park (within Rum Village Park.) science projects, recreational activities SCHEDULE: Session 2: June 25 – July 12 (No class and field trips that are educational and June 7 - August 5 on week of July 4) KIDS WORLD DAY CAMP exciting. Campers will receive a light Monday - Saturday: 11 am - 5 pm Session 3 : July 16 – 26 O’Brien Recreation Center breakfast and healthy lunch provided Sunday: 12 - 5 pm $45 per session ($25 subsidized rate Ages 5 - 12 by the South Bend School Corporation. PRICING: available) Come and have fun with us this We keep children active and moving all Under 2: FREE Registration: Saturday, June 2 summer! We love to make new summer long. Ages 3-10: $4/each 8:30-10:30 am, Riley High School friends and see old ones. We will June 18 - July 26 Ages 11+: $5/each Note: There is a late registration the explore arts and crafts, team- 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Sundays: $2/person FIRST Monday of every session at 8 building, science and nature, heart- $250/child am (June 11, 25 and July 16) healthy nutritional activities, along POTAWATOMI POOL with our favorite field trips and other Special Events 2000 Wall St. AQUA AEROBICS surprises. 574-235-9438 Potawatomi Pool June 11 – August 3 (7 am – 6 pm) TRAVEL WITH VPA: This facility has three water areas: June 11 - August 10 5-Day Rate $135/child/week SENIOR BUS TRIPS a wading pool, 25-yard pool with T, W, TH 11:10 am 4-Day Rate $124/child/week April 9 - 14: Branson, MO 35-foot water slide, and a diving well. M, T, TH 6:10 pm 3-Day Rate $100/child/week July 8 - 14: Mount Rushmore There are locker rooms, concessions $4/class September 16 - 24: Albuquerque & and picnic tables. 45-minute water exercise class adds CAMP AWARENESS Santa Fe, NM SCHEDULE: resistance to exercise routine while Izaak Walton League, located at Contact Rose Kaufman for reservation June 8 - August 10 buoyance makes the work seem 20400 Darden Rd. information at 574-235-9428. Monday - Sunday: 12 - 6 pm effortless. Grades 3 - 7 PRICING: A bug biting, stream stomping, RUM VILLAGE NATURE CENTER Ages 0-2: Free SOUTH BEND SWIM CLUB poison ivy, counselor hunt, nature Hours of Operation: Ages 3-17: $4/each Riley High School & New Prairie crafts, archery, fishing, outdoor Monday - Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Ages 18+: $5/each High School cookout, GET DIRTY CAMP. Sunday: 1 pm – 5 pm POOL REWARDS: After 5 paid entries Ages 7+ Time: 9 am - 4 pm Visit the exhibit area, sit at the bird- at either Kennedy Water Playground or This family oriented, budget friendly Drop off: 8 - 9 am viewing window or enjoy a leisurely Potawatomi Pool, the 6th entry is free. club prioritizes teaching over Pick up: 4 - 5 pm stroll on the trails in the woods. Not training. There is open registration. Week A June 11 - 15 $175/child far from the heart of South Bend, SPLASH PADS Monthly fee: $25 + $50 USA Week B June 18 - 22 $175/child Rum Village is a wildlife oasis, offering Our splash pads are free and open to swimming fee Week C June 25 - 29 $175/child hiking trails, biking trails, picnic areas the public seven days a week from 10 Visit southbendswimclub.com or call Week D* July 2, 3, 5, 6 $140/child and a chance to escape to the quiet am to 7 pm. John VanDriessche at 574-276-6057 *2nd Grade only calm of one of the nicest woodlands in Splash pads will close for the season to register. Week E July 9 - 13 $175/child the area. when the weather is consistently cool. Week F July 16 - 20 $175/child • South East Neighborhood Park Week G July 23 - 27 $175/child DTSB EVENTS • Coquillard Park Week H July 30 - Aug 3 $175/child RED TABLE PLAZA: • Martin Luther King, Jr. Rec Center Monday through Thursday 5/9 Wednesday Wine Walk, 8/3 Meet Me on the Island, Special Events (con't) DTSB Century Center 5/12 Mother & Daughter Canvas, Pinhook Park 8/4 Arts on the Race, DTSB from May 31 – August 30 5/18 Taste of Michiana, Century Center 8/4 Southold Dance Theater, Chris Wilson Pavilion SUMMER FITNESS SERIES: 5/30 Senior Picnic, Potawatomi Park - Community Foundation Saturdays from June 9 – September 1 8/5 The Valleyaires, Chris Wilson Pavilion (excluding 8/18 for Art Beat) May 28th - June 3rd BEST. WEEK. EVER. 8/5 Drool in the Pool, Kennedy Water Playground ARCHITECTURE WALKING TOURS: Presented by United Federal Credit Union 8/8 Wednesday Wine Walk, DTSB First Fridays from May through October 8/9 Children's Arts in the Park, Potawatomi Park Visit https://downtownsouthbend.com for JUNE 8/11 Concours d’Eleganceat, Copshaholm House more information. 6/1 First Fridays: Kids Night Out, DTSB Museum - Community Foundation 6/1 Meet Me on the Island, Century Center 8/11 DTSB Outdoor Film Series, DTSB FAMILY PASSPORT TO PLAY 6/1 Sunburst, Century Center 8/11 South Bend Civic Theatre, Chris Wilson Pavilion ISLAND FANTASY 6/2 Sunburst, Four Winds Field/ND 8/12 PT and the Cruisers, Chris Wilson Pavilion Thursday, April 19, 2018 6/2 Arts on the Race, DTSB 8/16 Children's Arts in the Park, Potawatomi Park MARTIN’S EARTH DAY 6/9 DTSB Outdoor Film Series, DTSB 8/18 Art Beat, DTSB Saturday, April 21, 2018 6/13 Wednesday Wine Walk, DTSB 8/18 South Bend Symphony Orchestra, Chris Wilson SPRING SHENANIGANS 6/14 Children's Arts in the Park, Potawatomi Park Pavilion - Community Foundation Tuesday, May 22, 2018 6/16 Superhero Event, O’Brien Recreation Center 8/19 Soul Funkshun, Chris Wilson Pavilion ROC UR Body 6/21 Children's Arts in the Park, Potawatomi Park 8/25 Performer TBA, Chris Wilson Pavilion, Friday, June 1, 2018 6/21 WWII Landing Craft Boat Rides, Gov Joe - Community Foundation NATURE PLAY DAY Kernan Park 8/26 The Van Dyke Review, Chris Wilson Pavilion Wednesday, June 13, 2018 6/22 WWII Landing Craft Boat Rides, Gov Joe SUMMER SPLASH AND LEARN Kernan Park SEPTEMBER Saturday, July 21, 2018 6/22 21+ Movie Event, Erskine Golf Course 9/2 Michiana Celtic Festival, TBD OUTDOOR EXPLORER 6/24 Steve Forseman, Chris Wilson Pavilion 9/7 First Fridays: Dog Days of Summer, DTSB Wednesday, August 8, 2018 6/27 Hawaiian Nights, Potawatomi Pool 9/12 Wednesday Wine Walk, DTSB 9/14 21+ Event, TBD MARCH JULY 3/1 Expo for Women, Century Center 7/1 Truth in Jazz, Chris Wilson Pavilion The Morris PAC 3/2 First Fridays: Dance Downtown, DTSB 7/6 First Fridays: Classic Downtown, DTSB 3/3 Maple Hill Golf Sale, Century Center 7/6 Meet Me on the Island, Century Center 3/9 RAIN: A Beatles Tribute 3/9 Michiana Home Show, Century Center 7/7 Arts on the Race, DTSB 3/10 Comedian, Bill Engvall 3/16 Paddy Party & Pub Tour, DTSB 7/8 Terry and the Heartbeats, Chris Wilson Pavilion 3/15 Alice Cooper 3/16 Zamora Entertainment, Century Center 7/9 Summer Restaurant Week, DTSB 3/18 Charles Esten & Clare Bowen from Nashville 3/17 St. Patrick's Day Parade, DTSB 7/11 Wednesday Beer Walk, DTSB 3/28–4/8 Phantom of the Opera 3/20 SBCSC Family Summit, Century Center 7/14 Kids Triathlon, Potawatomi Park 4/11 Morris Pre Show Event 3/24 Egg Stravaganza, DTSB 7/14 DTSB Outdoor Film Series, DTSB 4/14 South Bend Symphony Orchestra Masterworks 3/24 Afdent AutoFest, Century Center 7/15 The Whateverly Brothers, Chris Wilson Pavilion 4/17 Maks, Val & Peta 3/29 PJ Fashionista, Century Center 7/19 Children's Arts in the Park, Potawatomi Park 4/20 Celtic Woman 7/21 Notre Dame Shakespeare Touring Company, 4/23 Gabriel Iglesias APRIL Chris Wilson Pavilion - Community Foundation 4/28 South Bend Symphony Orchestra Pops 4/6 First Fridays: Downtown Spring 7/22 Last Day of Summer Restaurant Week, DTSB 4/29 The Illusionists Break, DTSB 7/22 Los Hermanos Bueno, Chris Wilson Pavilion 5/1 Brit Floyd 4/21 Mrs. Indiana Pageant, Century Center 7/26 Children's Arts in the Park, Potawatomi Park 5/4–5/6 Kinky Boots 4/22 SBCSC Spelling Bee, Century Center 7/28 IUSB Jazz Ensemble, Chris Wilson Pavilion 5/12 South Bend Symphony Orchestra Masterworks 4/28 Arbor Day Event, Kelly Park - Community Foundation 5/16 Alice in Chains 7/29 Memphis Underground, Chris Wilson Pavilion Every Friday 6/1 - 8/31 Fridays by the Fountain, Jon MAY Hunt Plaza 5/4 First Fridays: May the 4th Be With AUGUST 6/8 Pulse Summer Series feat. "For King & Country" You, DTSB 8/1 Hawaiian Nights, Potawatomi Pool 6/13 Pulse Summer Series feat. "Toby Mac" 5/5 Cinco de Mayo Celebration, LaSalle Park 8/3 First Fridays: Arts Alive, DTSB 8/10 Pulse Summer Series feat. "Mercy Me"

Byers Softball Complex* Elbel Park Golf Course* Leeper Park Tennis O’Brien Fitness Center Rum Village Nature 1300 Mayflower Rd. 26595 Auten Rd. Center* 321 E. Walter St. Center Administration Office 574-282-1449 574-271-9180 907 Riverside Dr. 574-299-3482 2626 S. Gertrude St. O’Brien Center sbparkgolf.org 574-235-9405 M-F 5AM-9PM 574-235-9455 321 E. Walter St. Century Center SA 7AM-4PM M-F 8:30-4:30PM 574-299-4765 120 Dr. Martin Luther Erskine Park Golf Martin Luther King, Jr. SU 9AM-2PM SA 10-4PM, SU 1-5PM M-F 8:00AM-4:30PM King, Jr. Blvd. Course* Recreation Center [email protected] 574-235-9711 4200 Miami St. 1522 W. Linden Palais Royale Studebaker Park Golf sbvpa.org centurycenter.org 574-291-3216 574-235-9445 105 W. Colfax Ave. Course* sbparkgolf.org M-TH 9-9, F 9-6:30PM 574-235-5612 718 E. Calvert St. @sbvpa Charles Black palaisroyale.org 574-287-6634 South Bend Events App Recreation Center Howard Park Rec Morris Performing Arts (under renovation) Center (under renovation) Center Potawatomi Pool* *Enjoy seasonally. 3419 W. Washington St. 219 S. St. Louis Blvd. 211 N. Michigan St. 2000 Wall St. Maintenance Concerns 574-235-7712 574-235-9428 574-235-9190 574-235-9438 574-235-9414 M-F 11AM-4PM M-F 12-5PM M-SU 12-6PM East Race Waterway* morriscenter.org Park Ambassadors 126 N. Niles Ave. Kennedy Water 574-286-6827 574-233-6121 Playground* 2700 Westmoor St. 574-235-9407