South Bend, Indiana; April 16, 2008

Announcements

Last Day to Sign Up for 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.

There will also be activities such as Guitar Hero, Dance Dance Revolution, Basketball, Four Square, Break Dancing, Hiphop, Ballroom dancing performances and lessons plus free food from local restaurants.

All CFH guests are welcome to participate free of charge.

You can attend the event for the entire 24 hours (must be 12 or older). The bus will leave CFH for IUSB at 11 a.m., Saturday, and pick up at 12:30 p.m., Sunday, for the return trip. Your name will be on a list at the front desk letting them know you are at the Dance Marathon.

Younger children or guests who don’t want to stay the entire 24 hours can attend from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday or 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sunday. The bus will pick up at those times to travel to and from IUSB.

Guests must sign up by 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 16. Please stop by Emily Pickerill’s desk to sign up and sign the waivers to attend the event.

India Travel: Katherine Dick spent three weeks in India and will present on her trip Wednesday, April 23, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. in the CFH Community Room. Everyone is invited.

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.

“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

▪Academic Fun Fair: Come to the ABE room April 14-17 for academic fun; Monday-Thursday, 1-4 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30-8 p.m.

There will new exhibits and a chance to win prizes each day.

Learn about the upcoming election, different religions, and other exciting topics.

. ▪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.

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

Herald Sports

Tuesday NBA Scores: Magic 121 Hawks 105; Pistons 115, Timberwolves 103; Nets 112, Bobcats 108 (OT); Hornets 114, Clippers 92; Trailblazers 113, Grizzlies 91; Lakers 124, Kings 101.

Tuesday NHL Playoff Scores: Canadiens 1, Bruins 0 (Canadiens lead 3-1); Ducks 4, Stars 2 (Stars lead 2-1); Avalanche 5, Wild 1 (Series tied 2-2); Sharks 3, Flames 2 (Series tied 2-2).

Tuesday MLB National League: Cubs 9, Reds 5; Diamondbacks 8, Giants 2; Phillies 4, Astros 3; Mets 6, Nationals 0; Marlins 4, Braves 0; Cardinals 6, Brewers 1; Padres 6, Rockies 0; Dodgers 11, Pirates 2.

Tuesday MLB American League: White Sox 4, A’s 1; Red Sox 5, Indians 3; Angels 7, Rangers 4; Mariners 11, Royals 6; Blue Jays 11, Orioles 3; Tigers 6, Twins 5; Yankees 5, Devil Rays 3.

Tuesday MLS Scores: No games scheduled.

Cougars 3, Silver Hawks 2: Losing pitcher Evan Scribner walked home the winning run in the bottom of the ninth.

Shortstop Taylor Harbin, who had two hits for the Hawks (2-10), singled and scored on a passed ball in the first inning.

Evan Frey singled in the eighth inning and scored on a sacrifice fly by Aaron Hanke to tie the score.

South Bend got two men on in the top of the ninth but left them stranded.

Kane County improved its record to a league-best 11-1.

The two teams meet again today at 1 p.m.

Soriano Out Indefinitely: Cubs left fielder and leadoff hitter Alfonso Soriano will be out indefinitely after injuring himself in yesterday’s game at Wrigley Field.

Soriano injured his right calf hauling in a fly ball by Cincinnati’s Ken Griffey, Jr., in the first inning.

Tiger Sidelined by Knee Surgery: Tiger Woods will be out of action four-to-six weeks after arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. He has had two previous operations on the same knee.

Nation/World

U.N. Tries to Put Zimbabwe Issue on Table (VOA): U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon says he will bring up the issue of Zimbabwe’s post-election crisis at a U.N. Security Council meeting today that will include members of the African Union.

Mr. Ban said the presence of the African and western leaders at the meeting presents a natural opportunity to address the issue. The U.N. chief also called on Zimbabwe to release the results of its March 29 presidential elections.

South African President Thabo Mbeki will attend the meeting. His country holds the rotating presidency of the Security Council, and has opposed discussion of Zimbabwe, saying it is a regional matter.

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown also will attend, as will representatives of France and the U.S., all of whom have expressed interest in raising the issue.

In other developments, Zimbabwe’s High Court has postponed a hearing on the opposition MDC’s effort to block a recount of both parliamentary and presidential ballots in 23 constituencies.

The MDC says the recount (set for Saturday) is part of efforts to alter the results from the March 29 election. Official results show the MDC seized control of the lower house of parliament from the ruling ZANU-PF party.

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Weather

Today High 70 Low 49 Clear

Thu High 67 Low 52 Mostly Sunny

Fri High 68 Low 47 Thunderstorm

Sat High 58 Low 43 Chance Showers