COMMUNITY CALENDAR 4/17/2002

AUCTION & FLEA MARKET

Who: Allen County 4-H

What: Auction and Flea Market

When: Saturday, April 20, 2002 from 9am to 5pm

Where: Allen County Fairgrounds on Carroll Road

Why: Proceeds to go to Allen County Fairgrounds and 4-H Horse and Pony

NOTE: Frea market table space available – call and reserve space – 260-897-4199

 

“CURVES FOR WOMEN”

is coming to Waynedale, Indiana May 1st – WAYNE PLAZA on Bluffton Road down from the old CVS store. Congratulations Linda!

 

KARAOKE PARTY

Who: Unitarian Universalist Congregation

What: A Family Karaoke Party (No Smoking-No Booze-No Drugs)

Show tunes, pop standards, country, oldies, and recent hits – food and dancing.

When: Friday, May 3, 2002 from 7pm to 11pm.

Where: Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 5310 Old Mill Road

How much: Small charge for admission – families with children under 12 are encouraged to attend from 7pm to 9pm.

Info: Call the church at 744-1867

 

SOUTH WEST CONSERVATION CLUB INC. PUBLIC SCHEDULE

(SWCC is a not-for-profit Corporation located at 5703 Bluffton Road)

FISH AND TENDERLOIN SUPPER – Friday, April 19 from 5pm to 7:30pm

TRAP AND SKEET SHOOT – Sunday, April 14 & 28 from 12:30pm until close

 

TEAMSTER RETIREE’S LOCAL 414

Will hold their monthly meeting Tuesday, April 16, 2002 at 1pm at Local 414 Union Hall.  Potluck!  “If School buses run, we will meet.”

Jan Riding, of Riding’s Gifts & Flowers, will show arrangements.

 

FORT WAYNE CIVIL WAR DAYS

Who: Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation & Civil War Reenactors, Inc.

What: Civil War Days

When:  Saturday, April 27, & Sunday, 28, 2002  from 9am to 5pm

Where: Shoaff Park (From I-469, exit onto Maplecrest Road, North. [Exit 29A if coming from the west; Exit 29 if coming from the east] Turn left on St. Joe Road and go approximately 2.3 miles to Shoaff Park on the right)

How Much: Admission FREE – Parking FREE – Held Rain or Shine.

 

BROOKWOOD LADIES GOLF LEAGUE ANNOUNCE MEETING

“The Brookwood Chippers”, a 9-Hole ladies golf league will hold a Breakfast Meeting on Wednesday, April 24th, at 9am, at the Brookwood Golf Club, 10304 Bluffton Road.  All interested players are invited to attend.  An informal round of golf will follow.  Dues for the year are $20.  For further information call Rosalie Hall at 747-5423.

 

LIVING FAITH MISSIONARY CHURCH FAMILY FUN DAY

On April 13, the Living Faith Missionary Church Sunday School Department will offer a Family Fun Day at the church located at 17718 State Road 1.  The church is commonly known as “ . . . the church with the sign.”  Family Fun Day is an opportunity to enjoy a great spring day with others from our community.  Activities are set to start at 11am and continue until 3pm.  Scheduled events include lunch, a moonwalk, a wiffleball game, kickball, and popcorn.  All activities are free of charge.  In case of rain, the moonwalk will be inside the gym, and we will switch to board games and half court basketball.  Lunch will include hot dogs, chips desserts, and drinks.  “Master Chefs” Pastor Floyd E. Vieth Jr. and Ed Maloney will be creating works of art with the hot dogs.  Come and have fun with us.  Learn more about our church if you would like or just share some popcorn.  We welcome everyone to join us!  If you have any questions please feel free to call the church office at 622-7103.

 

AVALON ASSOCIATION MEETING

Will be held at the Waynedale Branch Library, Monday, April 15, 2002 at 7pm.

 

SALVATION ARMY FAMILY STORE OPENS

What: VIP grand opening and ribbon cutting with dignitaries from The Salvation Army, City of Fort Wayne, and the Chamber of Commerce.

When: Noon, Friday, April 5 The store was opened to the public Saturday, April 6, 2002.  The proceeds from sales at this store fund the Adult Rehabilitation Center, which helps addicted men get back on their feet, back to work, and back to their families.  The 16,000 square foot facility also houses a processing center for donated items and a one-of-a-kind “drive-up” service bay where assistants will unload donated items from vehicles.

 

THE ALLEN COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY-COMPUTER USERS GROUP

Will meet April 17 at 7pm at the Allen County Public Library, 900 Webster Street, Fort Wayne.  Visitors are welcome and are invited.

 

FISH, TENDERLOIN, AND CHICKEN DINNER

Who: Southwest Allen County Firefighters Association

What: Ed Fox All-You-Can-Eat Fish, Tenderloin, and Chicken Dinner

When: Sunday, April 21, 2002 from 11am to 1:30pm

Where: Station #3, 12912 Indianapolis Road, Yoder, Indiana

Why: Proceeds to go to fund our annual FREE Halloween Party and to help support our programs to educate children in our area.

How much: $7 for Adults, $3.50 Children 6 to 12, Children under 6 FREE

 

“PREPARE YOUR BACKYARD FOR SPRING” – BREAKFAST WITH THE BIRDS AT FOX ISLAND COUNTY PARK – APRIL 17, 2002 – FROM 7AM TO 9AM

Come and join guest speaker Ben Roush from Wild Birds Unlimited to learn how to prepare your backyard for spring.  Learn from an expert about how to make your yard wildlife friendly.  The program will start out in a classroom and then we go on a short bird watching hike (weather permitting).  The cost for the program is $2 per person.  Call ahead (449-3180) for reservations.  There will be coffee and donuts provided.

 

“TREES” – PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM AT FOX ISLAND COUNTY PARK – APRIL 25, 2002 – 10AM TO 11AM AND 2PM TO 3PM

Bring your preschooler out to Fox Island County Park to learn about our woody friends and celebrate Arbor Day.  The program is at the Nature Center from 10am to 11am and again from 2pm to 3pm.  Dress for the weather in case we go outside.  There will be a craft and snack provided.  The cost of the program will be $3 per person.  Reservations are required.  Call 490-3184 or email at angfoxisland@yahoo.com.

 

“WOODCOCKS” NIGHT HIKE AT FOX ISLAND COUNTY PARK – APRIL 27, 2002 FROM 7PM TO 8:30PM

Come out to Fox Island to explore the park in the twilight hours.  Witness the awesome mating display of the ground nesting woodcocks.  Dress appropriately and leave your flashlights at home.  The program starts at the Nature Center 7pm on April 27.  The cost of the program is $2 per person.   Reservations are required.  Call 449-3184.

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO DELIVER HOMEBOUND MEALS

Homebound Meals, a non-profit organization, has served the city of Fort Wayne since 1971 and delivers noon meals Monday thru Friday to people who are unable to prepare their own meals due to age, illness, or disability.  Special diets are available.  We need volunteer drivers to deliver noon meals once a week Monday through Friday to homebound people who are unable to prepare their own meals.  Contact Judy Gregg at 422-3296.

 

FISH AND TENDERLOIN DINNER

Who: West Creighton Ave. Christian Church

What: Ed Fox All-You-Can-Eat Fish/Tenderloin Dinner

Potato, cole slaw, roll, drink, and dessert.

When: Saturday, April 20, 2002 – 4pm to 6:30pm

Where: 845 West Creighton Avenue at Miner Street

Cost: Age 9 – Adults: $6 Children age 4-8: $4

Children under 3, FREE

 

RUMMAGE SALE

Who: St. Joseph Church

What: Rummage Sale

When: Friday, April 12 from 9am to 5pm

Saturday, April 13 from 9am to 11am ($2 bag sale Saturday)

Where: Church is located on U.S. Hwy 27 just south of the 469 bypass.

Why: Proceeds to benefit the school.

 

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

Sunday, April 14 – Saturday, April 20, 2002 – The Allen County Public Library, along with thousands of libraries nationwide will be celebrating National Library Week.  Special Activities and programs have been scheduled throughout the week.  Programs include special visits from storybook characters, author visits, an adult reading program, book swap, special storytimes, and much more.  Please join us for a week celebrating YOUR library.

 

ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS

WAYNEDALE BRANCH LIBRARY

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME

Mondays, April 15,22,29, and Tuesdays, April 16,23,30, at 10:30am.  This is a specially designed storytime for children age 5 and younger to enjoy along with their parent or caregiver.

 

ABOITE BRANCH LIBRARY

BABIES & BOOKS

Mondays, April 15,22,29, at 10:30am.  Bring your babies (newborn-24 months) along for an hour of fun songs, rhymes, and play.

STORYTIME

Tuesday, April 16,23 and Thursdays, April 18,25, 10:30am Preschoolers, age 3 through Kindergarten, join us for a special storytime created just for you.

TODDLER TIME

Wednesdays, April 17,24, at 10:30am.  Children ages 2 & 3 enjoy a special storytime with stories, songs, crafts, and much more, just for you.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Wednesday, April 17 at 4pm.  Young Adults in grades 5 –12, stop by and let us know what books and magazines interest you while you have a snack.

 

MONROEVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY

SCHOOL AGE STORIES

Mondays, April 15,22,29 at 3:30pm.  Stories, crafts, and more for school age youngsters.

 

ART CLASSES

Who: ARTLINK, 437 East Berry St. – 260-424-7195 (Don’t call IPFW)

What: Art Classes For Young People

When: June 17 – June 28, 2002

Where: The campus of IPFW

Cost: $30 per week – all supplies included

Note: Age groups from K through 12, Morning & Evening classes High School classes are 2 weeks in length with choices of Photography, Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, or Studio printmaking.

 

BROOKWOOD LADIES GOLF LEAGUE MEETING

The Brookwood Women’s 18-hole Golf League will have an organizational meeting on Tuesday, April 16th at 8am.  Open play will follow the meeting.  New members welcome!  Please call 747-3136 for further information.

 

 

FISH AND CHICKEN FRY

Who: Waynedale United Methodist Church

What: Ed Fox All-You-Can-Eat Fish and Chicken Fry

When: Saturday, April 13th from 4pm to 7pm

Where: Waynedale United Methodist Church, 2501 Church Street

How Much: Adults $6, Youth 6-12 $4, Children 5 and under FREE

 

LOCATION FOR FLAG DISPOSAL

The department of Veterans Affairs, VA Northern Indiana Health Care System, 2121 Lake Avenue, in cooperation with the K.W.V.A. Quiet Warriors Chapter of Indiana, welcome the community to bring in their worn, torn, and tattered flags for disposal in the proper manner.  There is a flag collection barrel in the main entrance of the VA Hospital.

 

RUMMAGE/BAKE SALE

Who: Hope United Methodist Church U.M.W.

What: Combination Rummage and Bake Sale

When: Friday, April 12 from 8am to 3pm Saturday, April 13 – BAG SALE from 8am to 12noon

Where: 6608 Hoagland Road, (corner of U.S. 27 and Hoagland Road)

 

 

ELMHURST HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF ’82

Can you believe it has been 20 years since walking off the stage at the Memorial Coliseum with your diploma in hand?  Well believe it, a 20-year class reunion is being planned for November 30, 2002.  We are in the painstaking process of locating all of our fellow graduates so if you have not been contacted personally or if you have any leads of graduates that you have stayed in contact with, please contact Chris Baker-Stevens at 260-625-6432 or send an e-mail to ehs82reunion2002@yahoo.com

 

GARAGE SALE

Who: Avalon

What: Annual Garage Sale

When: Saturday, May 4, 2002 (9am to 5pm)

Where: Avalon – Entrance off Bluffton Road or Lower Huntington Road

 

11TH ANNUAL LUTHERAN HOME/CONCORD VILLAGE AID ASSOCIATION FOR LUTHERANS LUTHERAN BROTHERHOOD BARGAIN BONANZA EXTRAVAGANZA GARAGE SALE

WHO: Lutheran Home/Concord Village

What: Garage Sale

When: Friday, April 12 (8am to 5pm)

Bag Sale-Saturday, April 13 (9am to Noon)

Where: Southtown Mall in former Bingo Hall/Maier’s Clothing Store

More info: 260-447-1591

 

RUMMAGE SALE

Who: Mount Calvary Lutheran Church

What: Annual Spring Rummage Sale

When: Friday, May 3, from 9am to 4pm

Saturday, May 4, from 9am to 1pm with $2 bag sale Saturday

Where: 1819 Reservation Drive, in the fellowship hall

Sponsored by: Aid Association for Lutherans #1724

 

BOOK SALE

Who: Taylor University Fort Wayne Campus

What: Book Sale (many subject areas and interests)

When: April 16 – 19 from 8am to 8pm daily

Where: TUFWC S.A. Lehman Memorial Library, 919 West Rudisill Blvd.

Why: To benefit the library’s science collection.

How Much: Prices are $1 for hardcover & 50 cents for paperback

 

HAIR WANTED

Tired of all that long hair?  Want to make a difference in someone’s life.  Donate those tired unwanted locks of hair to: ‘LOCKS OF LOVE’, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION.  It provides hairpieces for financially disadvantaged children under the age of 18, all over the U.S., who are losing their hair because of long-term medical treatments.  The hair has to be 10 inches to be donated and it can be any color or type of hair.  If the hair is short, gray, or unsuitable for children, it will be separated and sold at fair market value to offset the cost of manufacturing.  It must be bundled in a ponytail or braided.  To learn more, go to www.locksoflove.com, call toll free 1-888-869-1588, or write: Locks of Love, 1640 S. Congress Ave., Suite 104, Palm Springs, FL  33461.

 

ANNUAL FISH & TENDERLOIN DINNER

Who: Woodburn Lutheran School PTL

What: All-You-Can-Eat Fish/Tenderloin Dinner (Carry out available)

When: Friday, April 19th from 4:30pm to 8pm

Where: 4502 N. State Rd. 101 in Woodburn, Indiana

Why: Proceeds to support the Vacation Bible School – Matching funds by AAL Branch #502

How Much: $6.50 for Adults – $3.50 for children 5yrs – 12yrs

 

 

HAPPY 50th BIRTHDAY

Christ United Methodist Church, 1101 McKinnie Avenue, Fort Wayne will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary on April 28, 2002.  We will start with the 9:30am worship service, followed by additional celebrations.  All who have attended Christ Church over the past 50 years are invited.  For more information contact Carol Goeglein at 260-623-5443.

 

SPRING RUMMAGE SALE

The Ladies Aid of Emmanuel Lutheran Church will hold its Annual Spring Rummage Sale on Thursday, April 18, from 8am to 4pm and Friday, April 19, from 8am to noon.  Friday is a sack sale.  The church is located at 9909 Wayne Trace (SE of the I-469/Wayne Trace overpass at the corner of Wayne Trace and Emanuel Road)

 

FREE – FREE – FREE – FREE

Portage Creek Camp Association is offering each and every patriotic citizen of Waynedale, Indiana – a FREE – peel-and-stick – US Flag decal.  Put it on your car, truck, RV, SUV, boat, motorcycle, refrigerator, bicycle, bathtub, tricycle, walking stick, wheelchair, shotgun, scooter, or baby carriage.  Show the world you aren’t about to forget what happened 9/11/01.  Stop by The WAYNEDALE NEWS at 2700 Lower Huntington Road and pick up your FREE decal as soon as you can.  Have more than one automobile?  You may pick up additional decals for a  donation of 50 cents each.  Donations to benefit Boy Scout Troop 44.

FREE – FREE – FREE – FREE

 

OLD POP-UP TYPE CAMPER/TRAILER WANTED

Boy Scout Troop 44 is in need of a ‘gear’ trailer.  Do you have an old pop-up camping trailer or other suitable trailer that you don’t want?  Want to donate it to Portage Creek Camp Association, sponsors of Boy Scout Troop 44?  The troop is in need of a trailer to haul camping gear.  They would prefer something that can be closed and locked.  Donations should be tax deductible.

Call Jack Shepard at 436-2422 or Ray McCune at 747-6512 or 747-4535.

 

RUMMAGE SALE/BAKE SALE

Who: Women’s Guild of Peace Lutheran Church

What: Rummage Sale

When: Friday, April 19th from 9am to 5pm

Saturday, April 20th from 9am to noon with a Bake Sale on Friday.

Where: 4900 Fairfield Avenue

 

HOLY SCRIPTURE PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION

Holy Scripture Preschool is beginning pre-enrollment of students for Fall classes.  Morning sessions are available for 3 year-olds on Tuesday/Thursday and for 4-5 year-olds on Monday/Wednesday/Friday, $45 per month for 3 year-olds, $55 per month for 4-5 year-olds.  No more than 12 students will be enrolled in any one class.  This small class size ensures lots of one-on-one attention from the teacher, Mrs. Karen Manges.

Parents and prospective students may visit the preschool in session, or parents may make an appointment to talk with teacher, Karen Manges.  Please call the church at 478-1717, or Mrs. Manges at 672-2763.  A complete information packet can also be sent upon request.  Holy Scripture Lutheran Church is located down the street from Wayne High School at the intersection of Dunkelberg and Kinnerk Roads, 8811 Kinnerk Road, Fort Wayne.  Holy Scripture is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.

 

TRAIL GUIDE TRAINING WORKSHOPS

The Allen County Parks Department and the Fox Island Alliance are cosponsoring a series of workshops to prepare volunteer trail guides for the spring hiking season.  Volunteers assist the park staff in leading school groups on nature hikes through Fox Island County Park.

April 13 – 9am – 12noon “Mother Nature Recycles” (topic tentative)

 

NEW WORSHIP SERVICE

Simpson United Methodist Church, 2501 S. Harrison Street, (Calhoun and Suttenfield), will begin a new informal worship service on Wednesday nights.  Worship services will be from 7pm to 7:45pm, and will feature Holy Communion each week.  The entire community is invited to attend.  For more information, contact Pastor Scott Shoaff at 744-1169.

 

FORT WAYNE ART SOURCE

(Non-Profit Gallery and Learning Center)

2812 Lower Huntington Road – Waynedale – 447-9834

The featured artist for the month of April is Else Matott.  This is a memorial exhibit dedicated to Else who passed away February 17, 2002.

Else Mattot loved flowers, especially wild flowers.  During her frequent walks through meadow and forest, she photographed the various species as they bloomed and later gathered seeds to sow in other locations, including her own gardens.  These beautiful and fragile blooms are the greatest inspiration for her watercolors.  She knew them intimately.  Else experimented successfully with other subject matter, such as her sea turtle, which was an award winner.

Born in Bad Kreuznach, Germany, Else began painting upon retirement.  She studied with John Ross, Willetta Blevins, and George McCulough.   She was an accomplished weaver and spinner, member and instructor at the ArtSource, Acres Land Trust, Artlink, and the Fort Wayne Artists Guild.  She enjoyed being out of doors and some people know her simply as “the herb lady”.  She will be missed by all.

 

GALLERY HOURS: GALLERY, OPEN FREE TO THE PUBLIC

Wednesdays: 4pm-8pm

Thursdays: 5pm-9pm

Fridays: 10am-5pm

Saturdays: 10am-2pm

Sundays: 1pm-4pm

Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

 

PORTAGE CREEK CAMP ASSOCIATION’S

“1ST ANNUAL MOST AWLSOME HUMONGUS WAYNEDALE-WIDE GARAGE SALE”

(The time of the sale has been announced as the garage at the Scout Cabin (corner of Lower Huntington Road and Ardmore Avenue) is almost full but we still have room for more- – – THE SALE WILL BE HELD (WEATHER PERMITTING) MAY 10, 11, & 12 – – – We have something for everyone including a dishwasher, a boat trailer, a truck cap, lawn furniture, a ceiling fan, radios, VCR players, a VCR tape rewinder, a table saw, a table lathe/jig saw, lamps, coolers, baby clothes, telephones, an electric typewriter, large truck inner tubes, and various assorted camping equipment (stoves, lanterns, propane tanks), hard hats, etc.  PLUS – There’s stuff we haven’t even un-boxed yet. Are you still sorting through all the stuff Aunt Maggie left you in her will, attic, basement, and closets?  Got a garage/basement/attic you want emptied of its contents? (Sorry we don’t clean garages, basements, and attics – we just pick up sellable items.)  Want to get rid of old toys, tools, cooking utensils, furniture, etc., to make room for new stuff?  Move and haven’t unpacked all the boxes and don’t know what’s in them and haven’t missed the stuff?

The members of Portage Creek Camp Association said they are willing to come to your house to pick up your donations.  You may drop off your donations at the Scout Cabin but you must call first and arrange for someone to meet you there.  Please don’t drop anything off in front of the door; it will only get wet or be stolen.  Call and have someone meet you there PLEASE.  Take a FREE tour of the Boy Scout Cabin while you’re there.

Don’t throw it out; call Jack Shepard at 436-2422, for a ‘free’ pickup.  For more information about Boy Scouting in the Waynedale area, contact Ray McCune at Portage Creek Camp Association, 2700 Lower Huntington Road or call him at 747-4535 or call Committee Chairman Walt Pressler at 436-9462.

 

BOY SCOUT UNIFORMS NEEDED

Boy Scout Troop 44 is looking for some good used uniforms.  Are you or your boy finished with scouting?  Do you have some old uniforms or uniform parts (belt, shirt, pants, socks) laying around in dresser drawers or hanging in the back of a closet?  Please donate these items to Troop 44.  We have boys in need of uniforms right now.  Call Scoutmaster Jack Shepard at 436-2422, Chartered Organization Representative Ray McCune at 747-6512 for pickup, or drop the items off at THE WAYNEDALE NEWS, 2700 Lower Huntington Road.  Items donated are tax deductible.

 

RUMMAGE/BAKE SALE

Who: Trinity Lutheran Church

What: Combination Rummage and Bake Sale

When: April 12 from 8am to 5pm – BAG SALE on April 13 from 9am to 1pm

Where: 78919 Decatur Road, Fort Wayne

 

FOCUS ON HEALTH

For the 22nd year Focus on Health will provide health checks and health education to Fort Wayne and surrounding communities.  The Adult Health Fairs start on Wednesday, April 17, 2002 and run Wednesday – Saturday for 2 weeks ending Saturday, April 27, 2002.  Fourteen different locations will offer FREE health checks to persons 18 years and older.  The health checks include blood pressure, height, weight, vision, and colorectal cancer screening.  To participate in the colorectal screening, pick up a hemocult kit at any Keltsch Pharmacy and follow the directions.

An optional blood chemistry test with cardiac profile is available for $24.  Fasting is required for the blood chemistry test.  A hemogram, which tests for hemoglobin and other components is also available for $6.

Avalon Missionary Church on Lower Huntington Road and Baerfield Throughway will offer the health screenings on Saturday, April 20, 2002 from 8am to 12noon at the Family Life Center.  Focus on Health will incorporate osteoporosis education and include a free DEXA health screening this year to be offered at Avalon, as well as oral cancer and foot screenings.

For more information on Focus on Health, pick up a brochure at many Waynedale businesses, Keltsch Pharmacy, the library, or call the Focus on Health office at 481-4864.  Focus on Health is a community affairs project of the Midwest Alliance for Health Education, which is a not-for-profit organization.  Sponsors include Keltsch Pharmacy, Wells Fargo Bank, Kelly Chevrolet, The Medical Protective Company and 21 Alive.

 

UPSCALE GARAGE SALE PARTY

(A fun fund raiser for the AIDS Task Force)

Who: Aids Task Force

What: Fun Fund Raiser Garage Sale

When: Thursday, April 25, 2002 – 5pm to 9pm

Where: The Lantern, 4420 Ardmore Avenue

How much: $15 per person

Details: There will be lots of free food.  Free Pop.  Cash bar.  Music to shop by.  Buy Stuff – new, used, and art.  All prices set; you don’t have to bid.