On Wednesday, February 20, 2013, Jacobsville Join In representatives released the results of nearly 70 neighborhood interviews to Jacobsville residents and stakeholders. The first part of Jacobsville Join In initiative was intentional listening to people who live and work in the neighborhood. This was done through one-on-one listening sessions.

“There’s only one way to engage someone, and that’s by listening to them,” said Jim Capraro, senior fellow at the Institute for Comprehensive Community Development, when he spoke to those in attendance.

The purpose was to begin the project asking the people who live and work in the neighborhood what they see as the strengths and weaknesses of the area and what they hope for the neighborhood in the future. There are no pre-determined outcomes for the plan, ideas and projects will come from the people in the neighborhood, and people in the neighborhood will play key roles in implementing the completed plan.

The comments made during the interviews were grouped and summarized into themes that communicate similar comments. One common theme stood out which is, “Jacobsville residents find that opportunity for improvement will happen through community involvement via events and meetings. Getting to know and help neighbors through relationship building will help to improve negative attitudes and boost community spirit.”

The report outlines findings from the interviews. The strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats identified in the interviews will provide the basis for the Quality of Life plan moving forward. They will inform those who participate in the visioning session and the working groups that develop the plan. The vision and the plan itself will be created by the people who live and work in Jacobsville and who are committed to making Jacobsville a great place to live, work, and play.

Melissa Tines, a resident of the neighborhood, spoke to the group about community involvement. Tines said, “If people would slow down and take the time to look within…strip down their lives to what really is important, they will find they are able to do things they had no idea that they could do.”

Jennifer Mason, the Community Mobilizer for the project said, “The Report Back was just the beginning to the quality of life process for the neighborhood. There is still plenty of work to be done and time for residents to get involved in the process. The next phase will include a visioning this spring.” The Visioning is scheduled for Saturday, April 13th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Delaware Elementary School.

Mason went on to say, “But don’t wait till April to get involved…We need people to join in now by getting the word out to their neighbors, co-workers, and friends! Additionally, we will be holding a second report back session this Saturday, February 23rd 10 am to noon at Central United Methodist Church Garden Room, for people that weren’t able to attend the weekday session.” To find out how to join in neighbors can visit our office at 621 North Main Street, or call at 812-746-8933. For additional information visit www.jacobsville.net.

Jacobsville Interview Report

Five programmable weather radios will be given away
Residents will have a chance to win a free programmable weather radio at the Traveling City Hall meeting Wednesday, Feb. 27, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Central High School, 5400 N. First Avenue. The meeting will be held in the school’s cafeteria.
Mayor Lloyd Winnecke will welcome guest and introduce city department heads and elected officials present at the meeting. Emergency Management Agency Director Sherman Greer will give a brief presentation on severe weather preparedness, and drawings will be held to give away five weather radios provided by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security. Individuals must be present to win.
Traveling City Hall meetings are held the last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at different locations in neighborhoods throughout the city. Residents are welcome to attend any session to meet one-on-one with Mayor Lloyd Winnecke and city department heads to address specific issues or simply discuss the status of our community.
The next Traveling City Hall meeting will be Wednesday, March 27, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Red Bank Branch Library, 120 S. Red Bank Road.

Vanderburgh County Sheriffs Office Public Meetings

April 26 at 7:00pm

Tickets go on-sale Friday, February 22 at 10:00am.

Seats are $27.50 and $22.00.

Tickets availableat The Centre Box Office, Ticketmaster online or by calling 1-800-745-3000.

Jim Gaffigan “The White Bread” Tour – Mar. 29 @ 7:00pm

Daughtry and 3 Doors Down In Concert – Mar. 4 @ 7:00pm

George Jones “The Grand Tour” – Mar. 23 @ 7:30pm

Jim Gaffigan “The White Bread Tour” – Mar. 29 @ 7:00pm

Centre’d On Kids “Junie B. Jones”-Apr. 4 @ 9:00am & 12:00pm

66th Annual Home Show – Apr. 6-7 @ 9:00am-6:00pm

Casting Crowns with special guest Dara MacLean – Apr. 11 @ 7:00pm

Scooby Doo Live! “Musical Mysteries” – Apr. 17 @ 6:30pm

In The Mood-1940’s Big Band Musical Revue – Apr. 18 @ 7:30pm, Apr. 19 @ 2:00pm

Anita Renfroe “The Mother of all Comedy Tours” – Apr. 26 @ 7:00pm

Willie Nelson and Family – May 6 @ 7:30pm

Alice In Chains “2013 North American Tour” – May 22 @ 7:30pm

DPatrick Presents
BROADWAY AT THE CENTRE 2012-2013

Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain Tonight! – Apr. 5 @ 7:30pm

The Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation will meet in executive session at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 25, 2013, in the John H. Schroeder Conference Centre at the EVSC Administration Building, 951 Walnut, IN 47713, Evansville, IN. The session will be conducted according to Senate Enrolled Act 313, Section 1, I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1, as amended. The purpose of the meeting is for discussion of collective bargaining, (2)(A); initiation of litigation or litigation that is either pending or has been threatened specifically in writing, (2)(B); purchase or lease of property, (2)(D); and job performance evaluation of individual employees, (9).
The regular meeting of the School Board will follow at 5:30 p.m. in the EVSC Board Room, same address.

You have seen the cast of Impractical Jokers on TV. Now come and see them live at Victory Theatre on Saturday, March 23rd at 8:00 p.m. This interactive comedy show features never before seen videos, audience question and answer, stand-up comedy, and more. Tickets go on sale Saturday, February 23rd at 10:00am, and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com, 800-745-3000, all Ticketmaster outlets, and in person at the Ford Center Ticket Office.
They have to SAY it. They have to DO it. You have to SEE it. Once you start watching, you just can’t stop! Q, Sal, Joe and Murr have entertained each other for years with the most hilarious dares they could imagine. Now you can watch them on stage with their signature brand of comedy! You gotta see this to believe it!
Well on his way to fulfilling his dream of driving an ice cream truck for a living, Brian found himself weirdly derailed by the fact that his three friends have roped him into doing a TV show. After being trapped in a cubicle for years, Joe realized he didn’t want to die a slow, corporate death void of human interaction. Murr has three distinct advantages over the other guys: his disarming grin, his utter unpredictability and his complete lack of what other people call “morals.” Sal attempts to administer a high level of uncompromising wit with every unknowing hidden camera patron he comes across. Together these men are a perfect combination for comedy.
Date: SATURDAY, MARCH 23, at 8:00 PM
Location: VICTORY THEATRE – EVANSVILLE, IN
On-Sale: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD AT 10:00AM
Get Tickets At: FORD CENTER TICKET OFFICE, TICKETMASTER.COM, 1-800-745-3000.