1. October 18 through 23 is MONEY SMART WEEK.
Two programs are planned for South Bend.
– Retirement Confusion? Get the Answers!
When: Wednesday, October 20, 6 – 8 PM
Where: United Way of St. Joseph County, 3517 E. Jefferson Blvd, South Bend
Who: Presentation by 1st Source Bank
Sponsored by: United Way of St. Joseph County, Community Forum for Economic Development
Limit 40. Refreshments served. RSVP/pre register before October 18.
Contact Laura Stringfellow, 232-8201 Ext.248, lstringfellow@uwsjc.org
- ABCs of Credit, Credit Card Laws, Credit Fraud and Credit Repair
When: Saturday, October 23, 10 AM to 2 PM
Where: Boys and Girls Club of St. Joseph County, 502 Sample St., South Bend
Who: Presentations by Notre Dame Legal Aid, the Indiana Attorney General's Office & Green Path
Sponsored by: United Way of St. Joseph County, Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County, and the CFED
Limit 60. Light lunch served. RSVP/pre register before October 21.
Contact Laura Stringfellow, 232-8201 Ext.248, lstringfellow@uwsjc.org
For additional information about these programs, Download Money Smart week flyer
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2. You are invited to the following programs sponsored by the Martin Luther King, Jr.; Senior Men's Club.
All three events will take place at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center, 1522 W. Linden, South Bend
Candidates Forum - Monday, October 18, 7 to 9 PM
Invited: 2nd District Congressional Candidates
State House District 8 Candidates
St. Joseph County Prosecutor Candidates
St. Joseph County Sheriff Candidates
The public is invited and participation is encouraged.
Kevin Allen of the South Bend Tribune will moderate.
School Board Candidates Forum - Monday, October 25, 7 to 9 PM
Invited: All candidates for the South Bend School Board
The public is invited and participation is encouraged
Alma Powell (retired School Board Administrator) will moderate.
Annual October Fest Luncheon Friday, October 29, 11:30 – 2 PM
Invited: Anyone with a $6.00 ticket
Menu: Chicken, Ham, Corn, Beans, Salad and Desserts
For tickets, contact the MLK, Jr. Center, 235-9125
or see any member of the MLK, Jr.; Senior Men's Club
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3. The Indiana State Convention of the NAACP will be held at South Bend's Downtown Marriott, October 22 – 24.
The Awards Banquet is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 23, at 7 PM at the Downtown Marriott
The Keynote speaker at the banquet is Mr. Darrell Gordon, CFRM, MSA, JD
The cost for the banquet is $50.00. Contact: NAACP Office, 574-289-2123
A public mass meeting will be held at Olivet AME Church, 719 Notre Dame Avenue, SB on Friday, Oct. 22, at 7 PM.
For more detailed information, Download NAACP Convention Flyer Download NAACP Member Letter