COMMUNITY CALENDAR 7/10/2002
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Who: Southwest Church of Christ
What: Vacation Bible School “Real Life Adventures”
When: July 29 to August 2, 2002 – from 6:30pm to 8pm
Where: 5500 Ardmore Avenue
Contact: 747-3058 for more information
HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Who: Bethel United Methodist Church
What: Holiday Bazaar
When: Saturday, November 2, 2002 – 9am to 3pm – lunch 11am to 1pm.
Where: 8405 Lima Road
Cost: Bazaar Table Rental – $25 per table
TEAMSTER RETIREE MEETING
Who: Teamster Retiree Local 414
What: Picnic
When: At 1pm on Tuesday, July 16, 2002
Where: Local 414 Union Hall
Note: Bring a dish. Elect new officers. Pay your dues.
Have a Great Time!
DISPLAY GARDEN TWILIGHT WALK
Who: Purdue Master Gardeners
What: Open House and Twilight Walk
When: Wednesday, July 17, 2002
Where: At the Display Gardens, Allen County Extension Office, 4001 Crescent Avenue on the IPFW Campus.
Cost: No admission charge and parking is free.
UPWARD SOCCER
Who: Avalon Missionary Church
What: Soccer Program for all kids in the area K-6th grade.
When: Eight weeks – August 17th to October 5th – one-hour games on each
Saturday. Practice begins week of August 5th with 1-hour practice
each week throughout the season.
Where: Games and practices are held at the Avalon Missionary Church’s Family Center, corner of Lower Huntington Road and Airport Expressway.
Cost: $60 registration – After July 15th – $70 – Deadline is July 26th.
Receive: Two soccer shirts, soccer socks, T-Shirt, Winner Magazine, Star Awards, and End-Of-Year Gift.
Registration & Evaluations: Bring child Monday, July 8, Tuesday, July 9, or Thursday, July 11 from 6pm to 8:30pm or Saturday, July 13, from 9am to 12noon. Evaluations will only take 10 minutes – First Come; First Served.
Questions: Call Barb & Brad Mattax at 478-0572
NOTE: Concession stand will be open during games – Things that you might be able to purchase – Hot Dogs, Coney Dogs with cheese, Popcorn, Candy, and all brands of Soft drinks. Bottled Water , Pastry Swirls, Apples, Bananas, Pop Tarts, Little Pizzas, Nachos, pretzels, chips, corn dogs, and Waynedale Dogs
“SHINE” (Seeking Him In New Experiences) AVALON FINE ARTS MINI-CAMP
The Children’s Ministry Team at Avalon Missionary Church, 1500 Lower Huntington Road, is trying something new and exciting this summer. Instead of our traditional Vacation Bible School, we are offering children who just completed 1st through 5th grade a chance to explore the fine arts and see how God can use their interests and abilities for His kingdom. Children will be able to sign up for two areas of interest. Sessions will be held in the areas of choir, drama, photography, cooking, sculpy (use of clay) and Bible quizzing. Mini-camp week is scheduled for July 29 through August 1 from 6pm to 8pm each evening. Registration is only $5 per child. Registration will be taken beginning Sunday July 7. For more information contact Janna Worthman, Director of Children’s Ministry, at 747-1531.
SKYLINE SENIORS MEET
Who: Skyline Community Church
What: Two Monthly meetings
When: July 9, 2002 meeting will be held at 10am, Skyline Community Church, 5300 Winchester Road. Puppet Ministry with Captain Sally Sell – Potluck luncheon at noon. The August 14, 2002 meeting will be held at – 12:15pm, Kingston Residence, 7515 Winchester Road. Lunch and entertainment will be provided by Kingston. PLEASE NOTE TIME AND PLACE!
WANTED: DONATIONS FOR PORTAGE CREEK CAMP ASSOCIATION’S
“2ND BI-ANNUAL MORE THAN AWLSOME HUMONGUS WAYNEDALE-WIDE GARAGE SALE”
Our last garage sale was so popular we’ve decided to change it from an Annual to a Bi-Annual garage sale. The time of the sale will be announced as soon as we fill up our Scout Cabin Garage again. This is an opportunity to not only get rid of your old junk but to purchase some terrific bargains. Got a full garage/basement/attic/lake cottage you want emptied? (Sorry we don’t “clean” garages, basements, and attics, etc – we just pick up sellable items.) Want to get rid of your old toys, tools, cooking utensils, furniture, antiques, collectibles, and stuff you didn’t get rid of in your last garage sale? The members of Portage Creek Camp Association (Sponsors of Boy Scout Troop 44), 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. We will issue a receipt for your tax-deductible donations. 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.
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.
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 now meets for worship Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm in addition to Sunday morning at 9am. The Wednesday service repeats the lessons, sermon, and hymns of the previous Sunday, so it is a perfect opportunity for those who missed church on Sunday to receive all the blessings of God in Christ.
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.
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
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 JULY
Diane McIntosh is one of the founding members of the Fort Wayne Art Source. She is a full-time graphic artist. Diane’s specialty is calligraphy, which she is currently teaching at the FW Art Source. Diane designs signs, posters, banners, show cards and greeting cards. She is also gifted in watercolor, pen and ink, and pencil. Her work will be on display in the paneled room during the month of July.
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
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 OLD 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.
FLAG HISTORY AND ETIQUETTE BOOK AVAILABLE THROUGH THE BOY SCOUTS
The book entitled YOUR FLAG is available through the 2002 Boy Scouts of America Official Retail Catalog. Learn the proud history and etiquette of the American flag. This book has new illustrations and information throughout. Order catalog #Z33188A. The cost is $8.95 plus tax. The book is also available in the Boy Scout shop at the Anthony Wayne Area Scout office/training center, 8315 W. Jefferson, Fort Wayne, IN 46804. American flags are also available. For prices and information call Janice at 432-9593.
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 Troops are 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 a Boy Scout Troop. 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, and assorted desserts.
NOTE: A block of rooms has been reserved at the Guest House; please book directly at 260-489-2524.
2nd ANNUAL CRAFTERS TENT
WANTED: Crafters for the Poe Fire Department Festival August 23 & 24. Cost is $30 for a non-electric booth for 2 days. Join us under the crafters’ tent. Call Cindy Pugh at 622-6144.
ALLEN COUNTY LIBRARY NEWS
Aboite Branch Library-5630 Coventry Lane
Miniature Mayhem – Thursday, July 11, 2002 at 2pm – Young adults, if you loved The Lord of the Rings movie, we have a program you will enjoy. If you are one of the first 15 to sign up you can paint a miniature figure from the movie and take it home.
Game Days – Tuesdays, July 9,16,23, & 30, 2002 at 2pm – Young Adults are invited to join us each Tuesday afternoon for some fun, as we play Euchre, Risk, Hearts, Monopoly, or another of your favorite games.
Food for Thought – Wednesday, July 3 & 24, 2002 at 2pm – Young Adults in grades 5 – 12, stop by and let us know what books and magazines interest you while you have a snack.
Babies and Books – Mondays, July 8,15,22,29, 2002 from 10:30am to 11:30am – Bring your babies (newborn-24 months) along for an hour of fun songs, rhymes, and play.
Preschool Storytime – Tuesdays, July 9,16,23,30, 2002 at 10:30am – Preschoolers, age 3 through Kindergarten, join us for a special storytime created just for you.
Library Explorers – Tuesdays, July 9,16,23,30, 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.
Toddler Time – Wednesdays, July 10,17,24,31, 2002 at 10:30am – Children ages 2 & 3 enjoy a special storytime with stories, songs, crafts, and much more, just for you.
Aboite Kids Puppet Workshop – July 8 to July 12, 2002 from 10am to 12noon – Children 7-10 years of age. During our weeklong puppet workshop, you will make your own puppet and perform in a special puppet show Friday, July 12, 2002 at 10:30am. We only have room for 20 children so pre-register.
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