WNDU - The Big Red Bar
The Big Red Bar is where all of the links you see on NewsCenter16 are listed.
This is the central location for all the links and numbers you see when you are watching the news on Channel 16.

Links and Numbers
Blue Star Mothers' "Operation Care Package"
Click the link to learn more about Blue Star Mothers, and Operation Care Package.
Nov 6, 2009 - Adventure Playset Recall
http://www.adventureplaysets.com/
Nov 3, 2009 - America's Giving Challenge
Click on the link to vote for 5 Star to win America's Giving Challenge.
Nov 6, 2009 - Blood Donation Information
Click the link for more on how you can get a free turkey at the South Bend Medical Foundation.
Nov 6, 2009 - Vote for Rookie of the Year on the Professional BMX Dew Tour
Click on the link to vote for South Bend Washington freshman Brett Banasiewicz, who is nominated for the Rookie of the Year Award on the Professional BMX Dew Tour.
Nov 5, 2009 - Take Charge Thursday: Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing program (HPRP)
The HPRP has been running in our area for a little over a month now. The Center for the Homeless says they've been swamped with calls about the program, which is funded by federal stimulus dollars.

These are the contacts for people interested in the program, which is geared toward anyone who is already homeless, or at risk of losing their home. To qualify you must be at 50% of the area median income, which officials say is much more lenient than many other assistance programs. The program can cover rent and utilities, but not a mortgage payment.

In St. Joseph County, people who are already homeless can call the Center for the Homeless at (574) 282-8700. People who are at risk of losing their home can call the Madison Center at (574) 234-0061

People in Elkhart, Marshall, Fulton, and Kosciusko Counties can call (574) 523-3750.

Nov 5, 2009 - Take Charge Thursday: Real Services Energy Assistance Program
This program can pay a one-time credit toward your utility bill, and protect you from utility disconnection between December 1st and March 15th.

There is an income requirement for this program, and there is more information on the website, just follow the link above. Or, contact your local office:

St Joseph County
(Main Office)
Real Services, Inc
1151 S. Michigan St
P.O. Box 1835
South Bend, In 46634
(574)232-6501
1-800-225-3367
hours: 8:00 – 11:30 & 1:00 – 3:00

Elkhart County
431 S 3rd St, Elkhart
574-389-8858

or

1013 N Main St, Goshen
574-534-2564
hours: 8:00– 12:00 & 1:00 – 4:00

Kosciusko County
110 E Prairie St.
Warsaw, IN 46580
(574)267-2699
hours: 8:00 – 12:00 & 1:00 – 4:00

Marshall County
402 W Garro St
Plymouth, IN 46563
574-936-3339
hours: 8:00– 12:00 & 1:00 – 4:00

Fulton County
Community Resource Center
625 Pontiac St
Rochester, IN 46975
(574)223-7649
hours: 8:00 – 12:00 & 1:00 – 4:00

Nov 5, 2009 - Information about green burials
For more infomation about green burials, go to Green Burial Council's website:

http://www.greenburialcouncil.org/

Also, to learn more about the man building green caskets in Goshen, go to:

http://greenlegacycaskets.com/

Nov 5, 2009 - Downtown Goshen's Fall Art Festival
The two-day festival kicks off Friday night from 5-9 p.m. Click here for the full schedule.
Nov 5, 2009 - Downtown South Bend First Fridays: Kids Night Out!
Friday night is kids night in downtown South Bend for November's edition of "First Fridays". Click here for the full schedule.
Nov 5, 2009 - Elkhart Humane Society Benefit Luncheon
Nov 4, 2009 - Retired Senior Volunteer Program
Click on the link to learn more about the Retired Senior Volunteer Program through Catholic Charities.
Nov 4, 2009 - Proposed Animal Ordinance for Elkhart County
Nov 7, 2009 - Upcoming H1N1 Vaccination Clinics
Click on the link to see a list of clinics in Michiana.
Nov 3, 2009 - American Psychological Association: Stress Survey 2009
Children appear to be more stressed than their parents realized. Click on the link to read more about the new report.
Nov 3, 2009 - Cass County Elections
Check out the issues on the ballot Tuesday in Cass County.
Nov 3, 2009 - Berrien County Elections
A link to the Berrien County web site for all the links to information in Tuesday's elections from a list of offices in the election and where your polling place is located.
Nov 2, 2009 - Special Election: Regional Transportation Authority
Polls are open from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. on November 3rd:
Click here to find polling locations across Indiana
Click here to find maps of polling locations in St. Joseph County
Click here to find polling locations in Porter County

Nov 2, 2009 - Studebaker National Museum info
Click for hours and exhibit information.
Nov 2, 2009 - "Sleepiest States" study from CDC
The CDC looked at how much sleep people are getting in all 50 states.
Oct 31, 2009 - Find gas prices near you
Click to find cheap gas prices in your area.
Oct 30, 2009 - Baby Einstein Refund
Oct 30, 2009 - Arts Cafe
Near Northwest Neighborhood Inc. in South Bend is holding its 7th annual Arts Cafe on Sunday.
Oct 30, 2009 - Halloween Fun Fest
Click on the link for more on the South Bend Police Department's Halloween Fun/Kids Fest.
Oct 30, 2009 - Baby Einstein Refunds
Click on the link for more information on refunds for Baby Einstein DVDs.
Oct 29, 2009 - Take Charge Thursday - Salvation Army
For more info and help from the Salvation Army this holiday season, or if you'd like to donate, call (574) 233-9471 or click on the link.
Oct 29, 2009 - Operation ReLeaf in South Bend
Click on the link for more information on leaf pick-up in the city of South Bend.
Nov 14, 2009 - Salty Dogs Concert
The Salty Dogs will be performing a concert in tribute to a local jazz legend Franz Jackson on November 14 at the Wood Fire Italian Trattoria in Dowagiac, Michigan. Click on the link for more information.
Oct 28, 2009 - St. Joseph County H1N1 Vaccine Dates
Click here to find where and when you can get the H1N1 vaccine in St. Joe County
Oct 28, 2009 - Take a tour of haunted Michiana
Click on the link to take a tour through the haunted sites in Michiana.
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