NRC Neighborhood Photo Search, Rum Village party, ND tix auction and more NRC news! Love what we do? Click here to donate to Neighborhood Resources Corp. now, and support your South Bend neighborhoods. Follow Us On Twitter Friend Us On Facebook Forward To A Friend The NRC and our South Bend neighbors head to Peoria next week for the Regional Neighborhood Network Conference, ready to meet our counterparts from 21 other cities -- and showcase South Bend with our basket of signature items! Special thanks to Bike the Bend, Edible Michiana, Access Sportswear, DTSB and all of our community partners who make this city great. See the complete list of our donors on the NRC website , and learn about RNNC here



Hey! Don't just sit there! It's August, here come the Irish and Neighborhood Resources Corporation is offering Notre Dame home game tickets to some lucky bidders. You can check out the online auction here for seats at the sold-out Michigan State game, USC match, Oklahoma and others. All proceeds benefit NRC's work with our South Bend neighbors and neighborhood associations -- from Moose Krause Circle to Rockne Drive, and your own legendary street!

Rum Village Neighborhood Association celebrates with its annual block party from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. That's at Walker Field, on Ewing between Walnut Street and Swygart Avenue. The Rum Village community is just one of eight South Bend neighborhoods who received funding support from NRC for these community-building events. Learn how you can help NRC to continue its youth, adult leadership, block party grant and other neighborhood programs on the NRC website.



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South Bend Things To Do and See

Sept. 12 The South Bend Parks & Recreation Department holds its Annual Volunteer Recognition ceremony at 6 p.m. at the Chris Wilson Pavilion in Potawatomi Park. The NRC congratulates and thanks all of the volunteers who give their time and talents to our community, including Doug Boyd and the Keller Park Neighborhood Association!

Sept. 13 Come to Howard Park from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for The South Bend Parks & Recreation Department holds its Annual Volunteer Recognition ceremony at 6 p.m. at the Chris Wilson Pavilion in Potawatomi Park. The NRC congratulates and thanks all of the volunteers who give their time and talents to our community, including Doug Boyd and the Keller Park Neighborhood Association!Come to Howard Park from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for ROC UR Body , a free family event -- focused on fitness -- that includes cooking demonstrations, games and other activities. This Passport to Play program event features University of Notre Dame athletes to join in the fun. You can learn more about this and other upcoming events at the South Bend Parks and Recreation Department website Sept. 13 The Northeast Neighborhood Council plans its annual Back-to-School Picnic at the Robinson Community Learning Center! Neighbors are invited to celebrate with food, music, balloon crafts and other activities from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the center, 921 N. Eddy St. You can learn more about the RCLC and its programs on the

Sept. 13 LangLab hosts an opening reception for artist Katarzyna Nowak, whose work in black-and-white photography will be presented from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. To learn more about "The Edge of Meaning" exhibit, see the Facebook link

Sept. 14 Gospel in the Garden begins at 10 a.m. at the Urban Garden Market, 2806 Lincoln Way West. The weekly Saturday morning farmer's market features local gospel musicians and spoken word artists. Check the Facebook event

Sept. 14 The Run Toward Unity 5K Run/Walk begins at 9 a.m. at IU South Bend. Sign up or learn more about this Unity Gardens fundraising event on

Sept. 16 The East Bank Village Partnership meets at 6 p.m. at Zion UCC Church, 715 E. Wayne St. For a complete list of neighborhood association meetings, check the NRC

Sept. 17 The Fall 2013 session of the Neighborhood Leadership Academy begins. This program, a collaboration between the NRC and South Bend Heritage Foundation, welcomes 25 new South Bend participants in the 8-week series. Learn more

Sept. 18 The NRC Landlord-Tenant Committee returns from summer break, as we resume our monthly meetings at 5:45 p.m. at the NRC office, 217 S. Michigan St. This is a neighbor-led committee of South Bend neighbors, landlords and city officials seeking solutions to improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods with a focus on housing. New members are welcome. To learn more about NRC programs, check the

Sept. 19 Interested in fabric arts? Try "Knit It Up with a Friend," a new class offered by the South Bend Museum of Art. Men, women, drop-ins -- all are welcome. Learn more on the SBMA

Sept. 20 A faculty music recital begins at 7:30 p.m. at IU South Bend. Tickets are $5-9 for adults, free to students and children. See more on the IU South Bend web The Northeast Neighborhood Council plans its annual Back-to-School Picnic at the Robinson Community Learning Center! Neighbors are invited to celebrate with food, music, balloon crafts and other activities from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the center, 921 N. Eddy St. You can learn more about the RCLC and its programs on the website LangLab hosts an opening reception for artist Katarzyna Nowak, whose work in black-and-white photography will be presented from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. To learn more about "The Edge of Meaning" exhibit, see the Facebook link here Gospel in the Garden begins at 10 a.m. at the Urban Garden Market, 2806 Lincoln Way West. The weekly Saturday morning farmer's market features local gospel musicians and spoken word artists. Check the Facebook event page for more.The Run Toward Unity 5K Run/Walk begins at 9 a.m. at IU South Bend. Sign up or learn more about this Unity Gardens fundraising event on Facebook. The East Bank Village Partnership meets at 6 p.m. at Zion UCC Church, 715 E. Wayne St. For a complete list of neighborhood association meetings, check the NRC website The Fall 2013 session of the Neighborhood Leadership Academy begins. This program, a collaboration between the NRC and South Bend Heritage Foundation, welcomes 25 new South Bend participants in the 8-week series. Learn more here The NRC Landlord-Tenant Committee returns from summer break, as we resume our monthly meetings at 5:45 p.m. at the NRC office, 217 S. Michigan St. This is a neighbor-led committee of South Bend neighbors, landlords and city officials seeking solutions to improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods with a focus on housing. New members are welcome. To learn more about NRC programs, check the website Interested in fabric arts? Try "Knit It Up with a Friend," a new class offered by the South Bend Museum of Art. Men, women, drop-ins -- all are welcome. Learn more on the SBMA website A faculty music recital begins at 7:30 p.m. at IU South Bend. Tickets are $5-9 for adults, free to students and children. See more on the IU South Bend web page.



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It's used by NRC for informational purposes, and we'll contact you when you send in your form to make you aware of opportunities available to your neighborhood. Some of the benefits include invitations to the NRC Quarterly Roundtable discussions, training options and conferences for neighborhood leaders, and technical assistance for your group.



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If it's been more than a year since you filed an NRC registration, we ask that you do so again so that we can update our contact and other information. Our website has specific pages for each neighborhood association, and we'd like to feature your community on the pages. Check out the NRC website to see what the Keller Park Neighborhood Association Completing this form is voluntary.It's used by NRC for informational purposes, and we'll contact you when you send in your form to make you aware of opportunities available to your neighborhood. Some of the benefits include invitations to the NRC Quarterly Roundtable discussions, training options and conferences for neighborhood leaders, and technical assistance for your group.Your neighborhood meeting and contact information will be posted to the NRC website, and you will receive all NRC communications for and about South Bend neighborhoods.If it's been more than a year since you filed an NRC registration, we ask that you do so again so that we can update our contact and other information. Our website has specific pages for each neighborhood association, and we'd like to feature your community on the pages. Check out the NRC website to see what the Keller Park Neighborhood Association page looks like, and let us know how you'd like your own to look -- with new contacts, new content and more great neighborhood ideas! We'd also like you to complete a registration form. It's easy to register your neighborhood group with the NRC, and you can easily download the form here We're looking for great photos that tell your neighborhood's story, or help to showcase your favorite events and projects. To send your best neighborhood photos to NRC, email to: nrcneighbors@gmail.com

******** City of South Bend SBHIP program: Eligible South Bend homeowners may receive certain approved home repairs -- such as roof, furnace and electrical -- through the South Bend Home Improvement Program grant program. Exterior repairs that improve neighborhood appearance also may be eligible. For more details call 574.235.9660 or check the city website City of South Bend Homebuyer Assistance: South Bend offers two programs for first-time homebuyer assistance: The Community Homebuyers Corp. grant offers up to $19,000 to assist with the purchase of a home. The Reward program offers $1,000 to a potential homeowner who takes credit and housing counseling classes, and it may be used toward down payment or closing costs. Details available at the City of South Bend website