COMMUNITY CALENDAR 6/12/2002
ELMHURST HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1952 REUNION REGISTRATION INFORMATION
The reunion will be held August 10, 2002 at Hall’s Guest House, Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne. Social Hour at 6pm – Dinner at 7pm. The cost is $20 per person. Make checks payable to: Elmhurst Class of ’52. Pick up a form at the Waynedale News office, fill it out, and send it, along with your payment to: Ron Stoller. Please mail this information by July 10th or sooner. We need your name, spouse/guest name, mailing address, city, state, zip, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address. If you have a question, call Ron at Home – 260-486-2524 or at the Office – 260-422-8527.
ERIN’S HOUSE FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN
Erin’s House provides by-monthly peer-support groups for children ages 3 to 25 that are grieving the terminal illness or death of someone they love. The program goal is to provide a safe, nurturing environment where children, teens and young adults can share their experiences and begin the healing process. Services are provided at no cost to families. Please call 423-2466 for an application. Erin’s House has many volunteer opportunities. Facilitator training dates and times have been scheduled for 2002, so if you’re interested, please give us a call.
GIRL SCOUT TROOP TO MEET AT SCOUT CABIN
Girl Scout Troop #850 (Junior/Cadette) will be meeting at the Portage Creek Camp Association Scout Cabin, corner of Lower Huntington Road and Ardmore Avenue, every Tuesday evening from 6:30pm to 8pm, starting August, 27, 2002. Anyone interested in joining or helping with the troop, please contact Troop Leader Mary Shepard at 436-2422.
PARADE
Who: City of Hoagland, Indiana
What: Hoagland Days Festival Parade–”WE THE USA” is the parade theme.
When: June 22, 2002 at 11am
For Info: Call Von Hoffacker, 2002 HAAA Parade Chairmen at 260-639-6233
Note: Spike and the Bulldogs will be appearing on the entertainment stage at Hoagland Days Festival 2002 on Friday, June 21, from 8pm to 9pm and also from 9:30pm to 10:30pm. The concert is free to the public. Spike and the Bulldogs has been the opening band for The Beach Boys, Herman’s Hermits, The Buckinghams, and Chubby Checker. Everyone likes the Oldies but Goodies so plan on coming to Hoagland Festival and listening to your favorite songs from yesteryear, featuring strong vocals, superb sound, and lighting. Return with Spike and the Bulldogs to the days of the Drive-In and Sock Hops.
FREE FOOD FRIDAY
Come and meet Mark Evans with “Mark In The Morning” for a FREE FOOD FRIDAY and broadcasting “LIVE” on NBC 33 at the WAYNEDALE BAKERY on Friday, June 28th. Be there from 5am to 7am and you can get free doughnuts, free drinks, be on TV too!
ANNUAL GARAGE SALE
Who: Elmhurst Neighborhood Association and the Elmhurst High School Music Department
What: Garage Sale (Pizza and Soft Drinks) – B/W TV sets, antique iron bed, 4-person tent, 2 lanterns, Nascar items, Lazyboy recliners, a lift chair, a leather wheelchair, a Nordic Track, books, music items and much more.
When: Saturday, June 22, 2002 from 9am to 3pm
Where: Ardmore/Sandpoint area, on Ardmore Avenue, Woodheath Avenue, Fernwood Avenue, Spruce Drive, Spruce Lane, Elmhurst Drive and part of Ardmore Avenue, and at the YMCA Hodell Acres – 3433 Elmhurst Drive. Come on out, shop around, get some bargains, and help the Elmhurst High School Music Department raise some much needed funds.
ENGLISH/SPANISH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Through a joint effort, St. Joseph and St. Paul parishes will offer a Vacation Bible School at St. Joseph Church, Brooklyn and Hale, the week of July 15-19 for children grades kindergarten through sixth. Registration is on-going at both churches with a $15 fee. Call 432-5113 for information.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Who: Bethany Lutheran Church
What: Vacation Bible School – The theme is God’s Law & Gospel
When: July 15, through July 19, 2002 from 6pm to 8:30pm
Where: 2435 Engle Road
Age: 3 years through 6th grade plus a class for adults.
Register: www.bethanylc.org or call 260-747-0713
Note: Bethany Lutheran Church invites you to an organ recital at 10:30am, June 9, 2002, at 10:30am. A luncheon will follow the recital. Bethany Lutheran Church will soon be celebrating it’s 50th anniversary
YARD SALE
Who: New Haven Navy Club Ship 245 Auxiliary
What: Yard Sale
When: Friday, June 14, and Saturday, June 15, 2002
Where: Club Parking lot & back of building, 412 Broadway New Haven
Also: The club serves lunches Monday through Friday from 11am to 2pm and we’re open to the public.
NEWS FROM ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 500 E. DE WALD STREET
Corpus Christi Procession–from St. Peters to St. Patrick’s–German Mass – June 9 at 9:30am
Rummage Sale – June 14 and 15 in the school basement from 8am to 4pm.
Bag sale on June 15 from 8am to 10am. Refreshments.
SHOPPING TRIP
Who: New Era Chapter American Business Women’s Association
What: Shopping Trip to Saugatuck, Michigan
When: Saturday, June 29, 2002-7am
Where: Depart from Northcrest Shopping Center (by Wells Fargo Bank)
Cost: $30 per person
RSVP: deadline is Wednesday, May 29, 2002
Phone: 260-745-9431 or 260-485-1690
SENIORS MEETING
Who: Skyline Church Seniors
What: Meeting with potluck luncheon at noon.
When: Tuesday, June 11, 2002 at 10am
Where: 5300 Winchester Road
Entertainment: By one of our Skyline Seniors – Carl Geels – Bring a friend.
“LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS”
The Arena Dinner Theatre will present “LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS” on June 7 & 8, June 14 & 15, June 21 & 22, and June 28, 29, & 30. For the evening performances, the social hour begins at 6:30pm, Dinner at 7:15pm, and the Show begins at 8pm. The Sunday matinee social begins at 12:30pm, Dinner at 1pm, with the show beginning at 2pm. Admission is $25. The performances take place at Arena Dinner Theatre located at 719 Rockhill Street in Fort Wayne. To make reservations, please call the Box Office on Monday thru Saturday from 12noon until 4pm at 260-493-1384.
“LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS” – Book and lyrics Howard Ashman – Music: Alan Menken – A down and out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a craving for fresh blood. Soon, Audrey, 11 inches, grows into a foul mouthed R&B singing carnivore who offers fame and fortune in exchange for feeding a growing appetite, finally revealing itself to be an alien creature poised for global domination.
AVALON MISSIONARY CHURCH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL HAS A FEW MORE OPENINGS
Avalon Missionary Church Christian School, 1212 Lower Huntington Road has a few more openings in the Afternoon Pre-K class and the full-day Kindergarten class. Our classes offer the children an opportunity to participate in a variety of activities, which promote learning in a Christian environment. Interested parents are asked to call Avalon Christian School at 478-6901 to receive additional enrollment and registration information.
OLD TRAIL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE FOR MAY 2002
June 9 at 7pm – General meeting at Waynedale Library
October 8 at 7pm – General meeting at Waynedale Library
CHRISTIAN SINGLES FELLOWSHIP DANCE
Who: Fellowship Missionary Church, 2536 E. Tillman Road, Fort Wayne
What: Dance featuring the band ‘Daystar’
When: Friday, June 7, 2002 at 7:30pm
Where: Wallen Pines Dance Hall on 2921 West Wallen Road
For More Info: 260-489-7514
KOREAN WAR VETERANS ASSOCIATION INDIANA CHAPTER ONE MEETING
Who: KWVA Indiana Chapter One
What: Monthly meeting
When: June 8, 2002 at 9am with breakfast at 8am.
Where: American Legion Post 82 on Harris Road
Other info: All friends and spouses are invited to attend.
HIGH SCHOOL CLASS REUNION
Who: Members of the Elmhurst High School Class of 1977
What: 25-Year Class Reunion
When: Saturday, July 20, 2002
Where: Elk’s Country Club, 4935 Hillegas Road – Reservations required.
Wanted: Updated address information on classmates.
Call: Terri McCombs at
744-6638 ASAP
GOLF OUTING
Who: Fort Wayne Sports Corporation – sponsored by Bobick’s Golf Shops
What Ninth Annual Golf Outing
When: Friday, June 14th – 12:30pm
Where: Brookwood Golf Club – (spikeless shoes only) 10304 Bluffton Road near the Fort Wayne International Airport
Cost $65 per person or $250 per team (Includes greens fee plus 1/2 cart. Also includes range balls, box lunch, refreshments on course and prizes, prizes, prizes!
Format: Florida Scramble – Play limited to 30 foursomes. Enter as a group or as an individual “. . . we’ll place you on a team.”
“CAREGIVING SOLUTIONS”
Who: Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Wayne
What: A seminar for CAREGIVERS
When: Saturday, June 29, 2002 from 8am to 4pm
Where: 7970 West Jefferson Blvd.
Note: Enrollment is limited-registration must be made in advance by 06/14/02 – phone 260-434-7161. Cost: $10 (boxed lunch provided)
BLOOD DRIVE
Who: St. Joseph’s Hessen Cassel Church
What: Red Cross Blood Drive
When: Sunday, June 9, 2002 from 10am to 3pm
Where: MSGR. Contact Activity Center–US HWY 27 SOUTH OF 469 BYPASS
NOTE: Walk-ins welcome but appointments will be honored first.
CALL: Janet at 260-639-3839
ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE
Waynedale Branch Library
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME – days June 10,17,24 and Tuesdays, June 11,18,25 at 10:30am. This is a specially designed storytime for children age 5 and younger to enjoy along with their parent or caregiver.
BUTTONS! MIRRORS! MAGNETS! – Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at 2pm. Children in grades 1-5 join us for an afternoon of creativity. We will be making personalized buttons, mirror magnets or locker magnets.
Monroeville Branch Library
SCHOOL AGE STORIES – Mondays, June 10,17,24 2002 at 3:30pm. Stories, crafts, and more for school age youngsters.
Aboite Branch Library
BABIES AND BOOKS – Mondays, June 10,17,24, 2002 at 10:30am. Bring your babies (newborn-24 months) along for an hour of fun songs, rhymes and play.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME – Tuesdays, June 11,18,25, 2002 at 10:30am. Preschoolers, age 3 through Kindergarten, join us for a special storytime created just for you.
LIBRARY ADVENTURES – Tuesdays, June 11,18,25, 2002 at 10:30am. Children who attend grades 1-5 will have a special time for stories and crafts designed especially for their age-group.
MINNIE AND MOO PUPPET SHOW – Tuesday, June 25, 2002 at 10:30am. Everyone is invited to join us for this special puppet show featuring the lively antics of two loveable cows. – Minnie and Moo.
TODDLER TIME – Wednesdays, June 12,19,26 at 10:30am. Children ages 2 & 3 enjoy a special storytime with stories, songs, crafts, and much more, just for you.
HOAGLAND DAYS FESTIVAL PARADE
This year’s parade will be held Saturday, June 22, 2002 at 11am. We will have a patriotic theme for this year’s parade and we’re asking you to start thinking now about being a participant. What a great opportunity for your group, may it be marching band, singing group, business, club, church, ball team, police or fire department, cheerleader, veteran, clown, reunion, baton group, hobby enthusiast, legionnaire, political candidate, lodge, radio or television station; everybody can be a participant and show their pride and enthusiasm for our GREAT USA.
We are extending a special invitation to all Veterans, Military Detachments, Police and Fire Departments. So start cleaning that wagon, shining that convertible, or just get your walking shoes ready, It will be a GREAT FUN DAY. Joe & Von Hoffacker-Parade Chairmen 639-6233, Sheila & Dale Stahl-Co-Chairmen 639-6296, Mary & Elmer Tobe-Co-Chairmen 639-6631.
NORTH AMERICAN YOUTH SPORTS ANNUAL SUMMER REGIONAL YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT IN THE FORT WAYNE, INDIANA AREAS HAS OPENINGS
North American Youth Sports announced today that they still have openings in their annual summer regional youth basketball tournament in Fort Wayne, Indiana at Northside High School from June 28 to 30, 2002.
This tournament will feature ten different brackets. They include 5th-6th, grade boys; 5th-6th grade girls; 7th grade boys; 7th grade girls; 8th grade boys; 8th grade girls; 9th-10th grade boys; 9th-10th grade girls; 11th-12th grade boys; and 11th-12th grade girls. All grades are based on the grade in which a student is currently enrolled. The entry fee for this tournament is $200 and guarantees each team a minimum of five games. There will be awards presented in each bracket. The entry deadline is June 7, 2002. For more information, contact Shawn Dugre at 1-888-629-2275 or 260-425-7530.
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.
FORT WAYNE ART SOURCE
(Non-Profit Gallery and Learning Center)
2812 Lower Huntington Road – Waynedale, IN 46809 – 447-9834
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
FEATURED ARTIST FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE
June’s Featured Artist is Chris Johnson. Chris specializes in stoneware pottery. She teaches at her studio, at the Art Source, at Fort Wayne Parks and recreation Department, and is the Artist in Residence at Harrison Hill Elementary School. Chris does over 10 Art Fairs a year.
A LOT OF ART – Come and watch award-winning artists at work. ArtSource artists will be setting up in the Parking Lot at the ArtSource and creating in their specialized medium, Saturday, June 15, 2002 from 10am to 4pm. Browse through the gallery, learning center, and studios and have some refreshments. We are located at 2812 Lower Huntington Road. It is free to the public. For more information call 747-9834.
HIGH SCHOOL CLASS REUNION
Who: WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF ’92
What: 10-Year Reunion
When: July 20, 2002 – 6pm to 11pm
Where: THE HAYLOFT, 15112 Brunson Road, Hoagland, Indiana
North Carolina, 27513 – phone 919-463-0394. Cost is $25 per person – please make checks payable to Chrissy Gates and put “REUNION” in memo area
SOUTH WEST CONSERVATION CLUB INC.
<A Not-For-Profit Corporation>
5703 Bluffton Road, Waynedale, Indiana
Community Welcome Events Schedule
Fish & Tenderloin Supper – Friday, June 7, 21, 2002 – 5pm until 7:30pm
Trap & Skeet Shoot – Sunday, June 12, 26. 2002 – 12:30pm till CLOSE
3-D Archery Shoot – Sunday, June 9, 30, 2002–9:30am – 2:30pm
NO FATHERS’S DAY SHOOT on June 16, 2002.
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 to 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.
LOCATION FOR FLAG DISPOSAL
The department of Veterans Affairs, VA Northern Indiana Health Care System, 2121 Lake Avenue, in co-operation 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.
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
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.
CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF ’57 REUNION
Who: CCHS Class of ’57
What: 45th Class Reunion
When: September 28, 2002
Where: Halls Guest House, Washington Center Road
Cost: $27.50 each
Buffet Menu: Carved roast beef, ham, baked cod, baked chicken breast, augratin potatoes, Italian vegetables, deluxe relishes, tossed salad, corn, dinner rolls, coffee, iced tea, assorted desserts.
NOTE: A block of rooms has been reserved at the Guest House; please book directly at 260-489-2524.
BISHOP LUERS HIGH SCHOOL
“LUERS LOOT” – Spring-Cleaning? Save all your loot for Luers’ Rummage sale that will be held Saturday, June 8 from 9am to 2pm. Bag Sale beginning at 1pm. The sale will be held at BLHS. To arrange for large item pick-ups call Brian & Diana Smith at 436-3943. We also need volunteers.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Who: Anthony Wayne, First Church of God
What: Vacation Bible School – “Bug Safari” (catch the Buzz about God’s
Love) – for children 3 to 12years
When: June 17 to June 21, 2002 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Where: Anthony Wayne, First Church of God, 6012 South Bend Drive
Corner of South Bend Drive & Getz Road
More Info: 432-3342
TEAMSTER RETIREES’ MEETING
Teamster Retiree’s Local 414 will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 18, 2002 at the 414 Union Hall at 1pm – potluck to follow.
FOX ISLAND PROGRAMS UPDATE
ASTRONOMY FOR CHILDREN
This program will be presented Saturday, June 15, 2002 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at the Fox Island County Park Nature Center at 7324 Yohne Road. Learn about telescopes, stars, our solar system, and far-away galaxies with demonstrations, stories, and hands-on activities. Class fee is $5 per child (7 and older only please), accompanying adults $2. Call 449-3180 for reservations to learn about space. Meet at the Fox Island Nature Center.
BREAKFAST WITH THE BIRDS
Miniscule but mighty, small but swift, and enchanting but elusive all describe the subject of June’s edition of Breakfast With The Birds featuring the Humming Bird. Join Bob Dispenza of Allen County Parks as we explore the world of the park’s tiny dynamo. Meet at Fox Island’s Wildlife Observation Building (the round building straight in from the entrance) from 7 to 9 am on Wednesday, June 19, 2002 for a talk and a hike. Continental breakfast provided. Fee is $3 per person. Reserve your space by calling 449-3180.
‘BABY ANIMALS’
Bring your preschooler out to Fox Island and get to know the tiny residents of the park. The program is at the Nature Center from 10am to 11am and again from 2pm to 3pm on Thursday, June 13, 2002. Dress for the weather in case we go outside. There will be a craft and a snack provided. The cost of the program will be $3 per person. Reservations are required. Call 449-3184.
KINDERMUSIK OF FORT WAYNE OFFERS SUMMER CAMPS
Registrations are now being accepted for children age 18 mos. to 7 years old. For more information call 744-2853.
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