The Conscious Connect CDC

Join us at Dorothy Bacon Memorial Park as we celebrate the beauty, energy, and community spirit of Springfield's South Side during this year's South Side in Bloom! This annual event showcases neighborhood parks and gardens that have been transformed into vibrant community spaces.

Here's what's happening at Dorothy Bacon Memorial Park:

🧘 10:30–11:30 a.m.– Guided Stretching with Sue McDaniel
💃 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. – Hip Hop Zumba with Sue McDaniel
🎶 1:00–2:00 p.m. – Live Music with Isaac Penrod
👢 2:30–3:30 p.m. – Line Dancing with Jene' White

Whether you're looking to get active, enjoy live music, or simply experience Springfield's revitalized community spaces, there's something for everyone!

Bring your family, invite a friend, and spend the day exploring all that South Side in Bloom has to offer!

🏆Rose City Black Business Month Awards Brunch Honoree Spotlight

The Sheila Henry Community Impact Award recognizes a business leader whose work extends beyond entrepreneurship to strengthen lives, create opportunities, and uplift the community through service and leadership.

Congratulations to our 2026 recipient, Eric "Coach Swig" Clark, founder of Springfield Elite!

For more than 20 years, Coach Swig has mentored young people through athletics, education, and life skills, helping countless youth discover their potential both on and off the court. His unwavering commitment to Springfield makes him a deserving recipient of this year's award.

Stay tuned as we highlight all four of this year's award recipients over the coming weeks, and don't miss the opportunity to celebrate with us.

🎟️ Purchase your tickets today: https://givebutter.com/2026RCBBA
Purchasing two tickets? Use the code "Couples" for a 15% discount.

This weekend, we celebrated more than the dedication of Dorothy Bacon Memorial Park—we celebrated the power of legacy, partnership, and community.

As we gathered to honor Dorothy Evans Bacon's life and contributions, we were reminded that community development is about more than improving spaces. It's about preserving the stories of the people who shaped our neighborhoods and ensuring future generations know the leaders who came before them.

Thank you to the Bacon family, funders, partners, and everyone who celebrated with us. Together, we're proving that when we invest in people, place, and history, we create stronger communities for generations to come.

The work continues.

🌟 Vendor Spots Are Still Available! 🌟

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Dorothy Bacon Memorial Park Dedication celebration!

📅 Saturday, July 11th
⏰ 1:00 p.m.
📍 349 W. Grand Ave., Springfield, OH 45506

We’re still accepting local businesses, nonprofits, artisans, and food vendors who would like to connect with the community during this special event. This is a great opportunity to showcase your organization, share your products or services, and be part of a meaningful community celebration.

🎪 Reserve your vendor space today:
https://tinyurl.com/yfhh88a5

Spaces are limited, so register soon!

We look forward to celebrating Dorothy Bacon’s legacy with you and the Springfield community. 🌳