Need to get rid of some old furniture, appliances, printers or other household items piling up in your backyard or garage?

Join us for the 30th anniversary of the Ollie McDonald Senior Talent Showcase...Where Stars Are Born!

The showcase will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 14 and Sunday, April 15, at the Sturges Center for the Fine Arts, 789 North “E” Street.

This event is an artistic, fun-filled stage production with the ages of the performers ranging from 50 years of age and better. Seniors volunteer their time and talent to honor the memory of local legend Mr. Ollie McDonald who loved to sing and perform.

Ollie McDonald was gifted with a magnificent tenor voice. Although he never gained fame or fortune from his gift, he volunteered his talent to many events, brightening the lives of those who heard him sing. He shared his talent by singing the “Star Spangled Banner” at Special Olympics, performing at the San Bernardino Fifth Street Senior Center Fashion Show Extravaganza, participating in the National Very Special Arts Fair, volunteering at the City Cultural Center, and helping people in general.

General admission for this event is $8 per adult and $5 for ages 5 to 12 years old. Tickets are available now! Come and enjoy an afternoon of live music with the entire family. For ticket information, call 909-384-5430 or 909-384-5436.

Join us and help beautify the City of San Bernardino!

The City of San Bernardino is looking for volunteers to participate in two city beautification activities. Volunteer to help plant urban trees in San Bernardino neighborhoods or participate in the Lytle Creek park revitalization event!

Date: Saturday, April 21, 2018

Event: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Volunteer check in: 7:00 a.m.

Kickoff Location: Lytle Creek Park, 380 South K. St

Additional Information: http://bit.ly/2GRQHj8

To sign up contact: Public Works at 909-384-5140 or Parks at 909-384-5233

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The Community Newsletter is published online monthly to highlight information, news and activities in the City of San Bernardino. Click here to view the April 2018 edition. View previous editions at www.SBCity.org/Newsletter.

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For more information, call the Office of the City Manager at 909-384-5122.

Inland Empire 66ers baseball fans are in for a treat the next time they catch a game at San Manuel Stadium. Over the next five years, the City and 66ers will invest $2 million for improvements to the facility. Existing seats are being replaced with modern Hussy quality seats and a new VIP group area featuring two fully-catered group suites and comfortable outdoor seating is in the works.

Impressed by a neighbor or business that has a neatly kept property? Has someone turned a blighted property into a gem? Nominate them for the Neighborhood Pride Award! The program is intended to recognize the efforts of the many community members who demonstrate pride in their home or business by maintaining the exterior of their properties. Up to 30 properties may be selected for recognition during each nomination period.

Award recipients will be presented with a beautiful yard sign to display for 45 days, recognized at a City Council Meeting and featured on the City’s website and social media channels. Don't wait, download the nomination form at www.SBCity.org/NPP.

Need to get rid of an old mattress, couch or appliance but can't make it to the County dump or forgot to schedule a bulky item pickup from Burrtec?

Dump it for FREE at any of the 11 Community Dump Day events scheduled for 2018. This service is for City of San Bernardino residents only and takes place the last Saturday of the month, except in November (due to the holiday). Residents should be prepared to show proof of residency by providing a valid drivers license, gas, electric, water or Burrtec bill.

This year, Burrtec will offer free shredding services at the April and October events.

Download the program flier at http://bit.ly/2z6Hrjo.

Quiet Zones were established for Downtown San Bernardino Passenger Rail Project (DSBPRP) crossings in the City of San Bernardino.

Effective January 31, 2018, Passport Service hours are now 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, by appointment only. Please call 909-384-5128 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Office location:
215 North D Street, 3rd Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92401

Visit www.SBCity.org/Passports for more detailed information or click here for a list of services and fees.

The San Bernardino Public Library (SBPL) has joined in supporting a new countywide early literacy program called Footsteps2Brilliance that is part of the San Bernardino Countywide Vision2Read literacy campaign, a collective impact initiative involving multiple agencies working collaboratively to increase literacy rates among children and families in the county.

Last night, the region’s only economic development organization, Inland Empire Economic Partnership (IEEP), recognized the San Bernardino Quality of Life Team with the Public-Private Partnership Award at their Fourth Annual Red Tape to Red Carpet Awards sponsored by J.P. Morgan Chase. The purpose of the event is to recognize agencies that have developed innovative ways to avoid bureaucratic red tape for the betterment of local economies and communities.