Brits Car Show - June 30, 2019 - at St. Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN

Open to the Public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Michiana Brits British Car Enthusiasts Club invites you to join them at their Michiana Brits 32nd Annual British Car Show. This highly popular all-marque show is on the beautiful campus of Saint Mary’s College on the north side of South Bend, IN, across the street from the University of Notre Dame. The campus is small - take one of the two entry roads off US 31 Business (933N) and follow the signs.

Judging will be by popular vote, with awards given for each class and Best in Show. The entry fee is $23 per vehicle, and for club members who have their Michiana Brits membership affiliated with their NAMGBR membership, the fee is $10 per vehicle. Vehicles may arrive after 8:30 AM, judging from 11 AM - 2 PM, awards shortly thereafter. The Featured Marque is the MGB/C/GT Chrome Bumper.

Goody bags and collector show pins for the first 100 vehicles. Food sales (credit cards accepted) rain or shine, by Saint Mary’s College, air-conditioned indoors area. Open to the general public 10 AM - 3 PM, free admission & parking, indoor restrooms. Bring a can of food for our “Help Michiana Brits Drive Out Hunger” donation to the Food Bank of Northern Indiana.

U.S. Senior Golf Open - Warren Golf Course, Notre Dame, IN

June 27 - 30, 2019

more details at http://visitsouthbend.com/

Many of golf’s legendary names will descend on Warren Golf Course at the University of Notre Dame in late June for the U.S. Senior Open. It marks the first time the U.S. Senior Open has been held on a college campus — and it’s not just any campus.

Public tickets for those who want to follow the Senior Golfers
are still available -- don't bring your cellphone!

Air Quality Alert (June 26 - 27, 2019) - Southwest Michigan

Counties under the Alert are Berrien and Cass in Michigan

11 p.m. Wednesday until 11 p.m. Thursday

Severe Thunderstorm Watch (until 10 p.m. Eastern) - Southwest Michigan - Tuesday June 25, 2019

Issued for the afternoon and evening of Tuesday

beginning at 2:52 p.m. Eastern Time Zone

for three Michigan counties = Berrien, Cass, St. Joseph

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 443 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN NORTHERN INDIANA ELKHART LA PORTE ST. JOSEPH IN IN MICHIGAN THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN BERRIEN CASS MI ST. JOSEPH MI THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BENTON HARBOR, BENTON HEIGHTS, BUCHANAN, CASSOPOLIS, DOWAGIAC, ELKHART, FAIR PLAIN, GOSHEN, LA PORTE, MARCELLUS, MENDON, MICHIGAN CITY, MISHAWAKA, NAPPANEE, NEW CARLISLE, NILES

see more details at www.weather.com/

Tornado Watch (Berrien County, Michigan) - 8:45 p.m. Eastern Time

Begins 8:45 p.m.    -- announced by National Weather Service

Expect severe thunderstorms and heavy rain

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Flash Flood Warning (until 5 p.m.) - June 20, 2018 - Berrien County, Michigan

* Through this afternoon * Heavy rainfall remains possible through this morning and early afternoon. Saturated ground from recent rainfall coupled with torrential rain that falls from slow moving showers and thunderstorms could quickly runoff and create flooding. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible. * Rapid rises of streams, creeks and rivers are possible given saturated soils. Roads in poor drainage areas may become impassable with water flowing across them.

National Weather Service -- further details about the coverage area of Indiana and Michigan is at:
www.weather.com/ (Weather Channel online)

Poetry for Young People: "I Shall Not Live In Vain"

from book of several poems by Emily Dickinson (published by Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.)

"If I can stop one heart from breaking,
I shall not live in vain;
If I can ease one life the aching,
Or cool one pain,
Or help one fainting robin
Unto his nest again,
I shall not live in vain."

collection edited by Frances Schoonmaker Robin and illustrated by Chi Chung - 1994 YA book

G.K. Chesterton -- works and reception collected library to be donated

from www.nd.edu/ (University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN )

The University of Notre Dame (USA) in England has entered into an agreement to acquire the G.K. Chesterton Library, which includes books, personal effects, art and other items related to the life of this renowned 20th-century English Catholic writer, orator, apologist and provocateur. The full holdings — housed at the Oxford Oratory since 2013 — will be transferred to Notre Dame’s London Global Gateway on Trafalgar Square, providing increased access to researchers and Chesterton enthusiasts. 

In addition to being a scholarly resource, the library will also have a public access exhibit for Chesterton fans visiting London.

Chesterton, a prominent Catholic convert, is perhaps best known for his novel “The Man Who Was Thursday,” the Father Brown mystery series and his short stories, poems and essays. His defense of Christianity, “The Everlasting Man,” was influential in C.S. Lewis’ conversion to Christianity.

Juneteenth Celebration (20th annual) at LaSalle Park, South Bend, IN

When: June 22, 2019 (Saturday) from Noon to 5 p.m.

The 20th Annual "Juneteenth" celebration -- commemorating African-American freedom that emphasizes education and achievement in the African-American community - - is a family-friendly event that is free to the public at the South Bend city park.

Host is the South Bend Chapter of Indiana Black Expo.

Full Strawberry Moon (Sunday June 16) - Summer 2019

see more at www.almanac.com/

Strawberry Moon rises on Sunday 6/16/2019 (Fathers Day weekend)

The June Full Moon or the last full Moon of spring is called the Full Strawberry Moon.

This Full Moon got its name from the Algonquin tribes in eastern North America who knew it as a signal to gather the ripening fruit of wild strawberries. 

An old European name for this Moon is the Honey Moon or the Mead Moon. It has also been called the Full Rose Moon in Europe. 

Happy Father Day! Actions and Best Gift Ideas

Give the gift of time to your biological dad ; your adoptive dad; your guardian or foster-dad!

Let him make the choice for a restaurant or park - place of fun or enjoyment on his special day.

Give a donation in his name to the charity of his choice.

Pass on the good memories you have of your deceased fathers or grandfathers / ancestors to a new generation and tell them of what he did for you that carries you on into the 21st Century.

Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project weekend (August 3-4, 2019 at Niles, Michigan) -- details and lectures in July (Wednesday evenings)

Lecture Series:  During field season the public is invited to engage in several interactive and educational programs, focusing on the theme for the year Curation: Preserving the Past for the Future. 

Lectures begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Niles District Library (620 E. Main Street). 

Wednesday, July 10: "The Fort St. Joseph Curatorial Fellowship," presented by Erika Hartley,  Fort St. Joseph Curatorial Fellow, Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project 

Wednesday, July 17: "Conservation, Curation and Collections Management," presented by Kelly Rectenwald, Associate Objects Conservator, Cincinnati Art Museum

Wednesday, July 24: "Preserving the Past at Fort Michilimackinac," presented by Lynn Evans, Curator of Archaeology, Mackinac State Historic Parks 

Wednesday, July 31: "Curation Lessons Learned from Four Decades at the Illinois State Museum," presented by Terry Martin, Curator Emeritus of Anthropology, Illinois State Museum 

Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Project Annual Open House : August 3 -4, 2019The  Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project  hosts an annual Open House towards the end of the field season!
http://www.nilesmi.org/departments_and_divisions/niles_history_center/fort_st_joseph_archaeological_project.php

Elder Abuse Awareness Day - June 15, 2019 - Break the Silence

From Berrien County Michigan Sheriff's Department and TRIAD:

Many of our elderly neighbors are victims of abuse.  They are afraid to speak out because the

abuser is often a family member, a caregiver, or friend.

Call local law enforcement or Adult Protective Services (855)-444-3911 if you suspect

that someone is the victim of elder abuse in any form.  It's anonymous and confidential.

CONTACT staff is Kelly Laesch - Crime Prevnetion Coordinator

her address is 919 Port Street, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085

269-983-7141 extension 7221

klaesch@berriencounty.org

bcsheriff.org/

Greek Festival: St. Andrew's Greek Orthodox: June 7 - 9, 2019

Friday - Sunday event for Fun geared to the entire family

Plenty of Greek food, live music, authentic dances, and more

Information at website = michianagreekfest.com/

St. Andrew's Greek Orthodox Church is at 52455 Ironwood Road, South Bend, IN

"Taste of Michiana" benefit - Life Treatment Centers of South Bend, IN - June 6, 2019 at Century Center from 5 - 8 p.m.

Annual Benefit Food Extravaganza -- online information at
https://lifetreatmentcenters.org/taste-of-michiana

Best. Week. Ever. 2019 and Life Treatment Centers are excited to announce that the 29th Annual Taste of Michiana will take place on Thursday, June 6th at the Century Center in downtown South Bend!

Tickets are only available at the door.

This is your chance to try the absolute best food and drink offerings from about 50 of Michiana’s most popular restaurants (more than 40 participate). From regionally-known establishments to those deemed by the community to be one of its best-kept secrets, there is sure to be something to please everyone’s taste buds!

Gather your friends and family for one Best. Week. Ever. event you will not want to miss!

Date:

Thursday, June 6, 2019

Time:

5:00 – 8:00 PM

Where:

Century Center Convention Center (downtown South Bend)

Ticket information:

• Adults:$30 at the door
• Children (ages 6-16): $10
• Children 5 and under: Free

Severe Thunderstorm Watch (Saturday until 11 p.m. Eastern Time Zone) - includes N. Indiana and Michigan (Berrien County, Niles)

The NaTIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 308 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING June 1, 2019 FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 12 COUNTIES IN NORTHERN INDIANA ALLEN IN DE KALB ELKHART KOSCIUSKO LA PORTE LAGRANGE MARSHALL NOBLE ST. JOSEPH IN STARKE STEUBEN WHITLEY IN MICHIGAN THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN BERRIEN BRANCH CASS 
 THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALBION, ANGOLA, ANTWERP, ARCHBOLD, AUBURN, BASS LAKE, BENTON HARBOR, BENTON HEIGHTS, BREMEN, BRONSON, BRYAN, BUCHANAN, CASSOPOLIS, COLDWATER, COLUMBIA CITY, COLUMBUS GROVE, CONTINENTAL, CULVER, DEFIANCE, DELTA, DESHLER, DOWAGIAC, EDGERTON, ELKHART, FAIR PLAIN, FORT WAYNE, FREMONT, GARRETT, GOSHEN, HICKSVILLE, HILLSDALE, JONESVILLE, KENDALLVILLE, KNOX, LA PORTE, LAGRANGE, LEIPSIC, LIBERTY CENTER, LIGONIER, LITCHFIELD, MARCELLUS, MENDON, MENTONE, MICHIGAN CITY, MISHAWAKA, MONTPELIER, NAPOLEON, NAPPANEE, NEW CARLISLE, NEW HAVEN, NILES,

"Best Interfaith Lunch Ever" - June 6 - South Bend, IN

The United Religious Community of St. Joseph County, Indiana [ 501 N. Main St., South Bend ]

will host from Noon to 1 p.m. a luncheon that is part of a project to build friendships across spiritual and denominational lines.  If weather permits, the meal and event will take place outdoors.

Food available include Vegetarian options and to accommodate religiously guided diets.

Registration required by calling 574-282-2397, extension 3.

Part of South Bend, 2019 "Best Week Ever" event schedule.