Thursday, March 27, 2008

South Bend, Indiana; March 27, 2008

Local

Hil to Give Benders Thrill: Senator Hillary Clinton may visit Washington High School tomorrow during her presidential campaign stop in South Bend.

The Clinton campaign has contacted the South Bend Community School Corporation inquiring about a possible visit to the school on Friday, according to a SBCSC spokesperson.

According to WSBT News, the Secret Service visited the school Wednesday.

After her stop in South Bend tomorrow, the senator will head to Hammond, Ft. Wayne, and Muncie. Saturday she is scheduled to visit Indianapolis and New Albany.

MANA Project Could Boost Local Economy: One local official has called the effect of the Midwest Academy of Nanoelectronics and Architectures (MANA) on the local economy “the biggest development industry-wide since the arrival of the Studebaker family.

The local MANA will be one of only four such research centers in the world. The others are located in Los Angeles; Austin, TX; and Albany, NY.

The center will be located on the Notre Dame campus while the new Innovation Park is being built at S.R. 23 in South Bend.

Local leaders are hoping that South Bend’s Studebaker Corridor could be revitalized with spin-offs of the new nanotechnology.

Announcements

Regis to Host Dance Marathon: The 24-hour “Dance for the Homeless” dance marathon will be April 19-20 at the IUSB Student Activities Center.

There will be live remotes by local radio stations; music by Vyagra Falls, Stillshot, New Collossus, Cornell Bass, Blammo, and Livewire; and a special appearance by Regis Philbin.

Get Your Act Together: Center Idol 2008 will take place April 7 at the Monday night meeting in the community room.

Sign-up will start next week. As in past Center Idols, “Simon”, “Paula”, and “Randy” will be there to judge and critique the acts.

Think You’ve Got What it Takes to Be a Star: Drumming and dancing classes are coming to CFH and you’re invited to participate.

Professional drummers and dancers are coming to offer fun, music, and expertise on the following days: Thursday, March 13, 7:30-9 p.m.; Thursday, March 20, 7:30-9 p.m.; Thursday, March 27, 7:30-9 p.m.; Sunday, March 30, 2-4 p.m.; Thursday, April 10, 7:30-9 p.m.; Sunday, April 20, 2-4 p.m.; Thursday, May 1, 7:30-9 p.m.

Classes will be held in the third floor Community Room. See Juanetta for more details.

Car Registration: CFH Guests: If you own a motor vehicle, you need to register it with your coach or it could be towed.

“One Step At a Time” Running Group: Three days a week (times and days TBA). Will meet at CFH. Open to Center guests and anyone else who is interested in learning to run. All runners will receive the necessary running gear (i.e. running shoes, shorts, warm-ups, shirts, hats, etc.). There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board by the basement stairway near the men’s lounge.

Artistic Newsletter: Are you an artist, poet or writer? Place submissions for the Artistic Newsletter in Emily Pickerill’s box. Express your talents and ideas by participating. Start submitting as soon as possible.

Art Group: Interested in exercising your creative spirit? Want to see some of your original art work on display in the hallways?

Please see Meg about details for joining a new art group at CFH

VA Hospital Van: To schedule a ride to the VA Hospital in Ft. Wayne, St. Joseph County veterans can call Doug Davis (USMC, retired) at (574) 243-VETS (8387) The van service also provides connecting rides to the VA hospitals in Marion and Indianapolis.

Homeless Veterans: If you are disabled and cannot work full-time (or are over 65), you may be entitled to a disability pension from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

For more information and complete eligibility requirements, call 1-800-827-1000.

You can also contact: Dianne W. Brown, Homeless Veterans Coordinator by calling 317-554-0000, extension 82589 or direct dial 317-988-2589 at Indianapolis VAMC, Room C-2065. Office Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, 2-3:45 p.m.

ABE

▪PowerPoint Classes: Start March 24. Still time to sign up in ABE. Classes held Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m.

▪The WhyVOTE Campaign: Tuesday, April 1, 6 p.m. in the ABE room.

Register to vote. Volunteers will be in the ABE room to assist with voter registration. Bring a photo ID. Snacks will be provided.

▪Money and Power: An ABE discussion group Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m.

Anyone interested in talking about issues of working, buying, and how you relate to broader society? Sign up in ABE.

Starts February 20.

Dead Poets Society: Thursdays, 3-4 p.m., ABE Room. All are welcome.

We will discuss short stories and poems.

▪Poetry Jam: Tuesday, 7-8 p.m. Share your own work; read a favorite poem; or listen, relax, and enjoy.

▪Writing: Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m., ABE. Improve your basic writing skills under the guidance of a trained instructor.

▪Creative Writing: Thursdays, 8-9 p.m. Develop your creative writing skills. You don’t have to sign up, just show up. Volunteers from Notre Dame will be there.

▪Fractions and Decimals Refresher Courses: Tuesdays, fractions, and Thursdays, decimals, in the second floor conference room. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact ABE.

Autobiography: Interested in writing a short autobiography? Come to ABE to learn about some opportunities that can help you.

Help with Taxes: Tuesday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 25 at 5:30 p.m. Sign up in ABE.

EMPower Method: A new way of doing math; Wednesday, March 19, 1:30-3 p.m. in the SOSH room.

Herald Sports

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NIT Quarterfinal Men’s Tournament Games: Mississippi 81, Virginia Tech 72; Ohio St./ 74, Dayton 63.

WNIT: Kentucky 84, James Madison 76; Marquette 72, Illinois 64; TCU 81, Texas Tech 74.

Dancing With Who Brung Em: Still Dancing Together—North Carolina, Louisville, Stanford, Tennessee; Left Their Women at the Dance (the cads)—ND, Pittsburgh, Duke; Left Their Men at the Dance—West Virginia, Texas; Left the Dance Early Together—Purdue; Big East Teams Left—Connecticut, Rutgers, Pittsburgh, Louisville, ND women; Louisville, Villanova, West Virginia men; Big Ten Teams Left—Wisconsin and Michigan St. men; no women.

Wednesday NBA Scores: 76ers 121, Bulls 99; Nets 124, Pacers 117; Hawks 115, Bucks 96; Celtics 117, Suns 97; Hornets 100, Cavaliers 99; Raptors 89, Pistons 82; Knicks 103, Heat 96 (OT); Spurs 97, Clippers 88; Rockets 97, Timberwolves 86; Kings 107, Grizzlies 106 (OT); Wizards 104, Sonics 99; Bobcats 108, Lakers 95.

Wednesday NHL Scores: Blue Jackets 4, Black Hawks 0; Wild 3, Oilers 1; Avalanche 6, Canucks 3; Ducks 2, Kings 1 (SO).

Wednesday MLB American League (Tokyo): A’s 5, Red Sox 1.

MLB Exhibition Scores: Cubs 7, Angels 5; Brewers 12, White Sox 10; Braves 10, Nationals 2; Mariners 8, Royals 5; Twins 4, Devil Rays 2; Rangers 12, Padres 7; Phillies 4, Yankees 0; Cardinals 8, Orioles 2; Diamondbacks 11, Rockies 8; Pirates 7, Tigers 4; Indians 7, Astros 6; Marlins 7, Mets 5; Blue Jays 6, Reds 3.

Nationals to Open New Ballpark: The Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals will open the National League season Sunday with a night game at the Nat’s new ballpark.

Weather

Today High 40 Low 27 Icy

Fri High 40 Low 22 Chance Snow

Sat High 43 Low 27 Mostly Sunny

Sun High 47 Low 34 Chance Rain

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