South Bend’s ‘Best. Week. Ever.’ returns with new dates By: Maura Johnson Photo courtesy: Facebook/Best. Week. Ever.
SOUTH BEND, Ind. – South Bend Venues Parks & Arts’ fourth annual Best. Week. Ever. event returns to the city this August with a week-long celebration of South Bend’s culture and creativity.
BWE will be held from Sunday, August 1 to Saturday, August 7, 2021. Traditionally held at the beginning of the summer, BWE officials pushed the event back in anticipation of reduced COVID-19 infection rates.
“BWE represents the best of our community, made possible by so many talented organizations and partners,” said VPA Executive Director, Aaron Perri. “Last year we spent quite a bit of time online and distanced, but we’re excited to be hosting meaningful experiences in our favorite venues and green spaces - together once again.”
Free tree-giving event at Howard Park this Saturday By: Maura Johnson
SOUTH BEND, Ind. – South Bend Venues Parks & Arts is hosting a community free tree-giving event at Howard Park on May 1.
From noon to 2 p.m., the first 200 guests at the event will receive a free tree seedling to plant in their own yards.
Guests can also make a day of by sampling complimentary food and enjoying the Park’s playground.
South Bend VPA will also host State Senator David Niezgodski and State Representative Maureen Bauer at this event.
“With the 2021 session coming to a close, I’m looking forward to spending more time in the community and connecting more personally with the Hoosiers I represent,” said State Senator David Niezgodski. “This tree-giving event is a great opportunity for families to get outdoors, enjoy some time in the neighborhood and celebrate spring by selecting a new tree to grow in their yard.”
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ABC57 News in South Bend, Ind. covers all of Michiana including St. Joseph, Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte and Marshall counties in Indiana and Berrien, Cass, Van Buren and St. Joseph counties in Mich.
Free tree giveaway in honor of Arbor Day By: Matt Nagy Photo Courtesy: Pinhook Park Facebook
SOUTH BEND, Ind. South Bend Venues Parks and Arts and some local organizations will be hosting a celebration honoring Arbor Day including a free tree giveaway.
The event will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday at Pinhook Park in South Bend.
Arbor Day is on April 30 this year and celebrates the planting and growing population of trees.
Pinhook Park will be introducing a new educational trail about native Indiana trees.
The first 50 people in attendance will receive a native Indiana tree from a selection including Northern Tribute Birch, Prairie Sentinel Hackberry, Eastern Redbud, Adirondack Crabapple, Prairifire Crabapple, Chinkapin Oak and American Sentry Linden.