COMMUNITY CALENDAR 8/21/2002
POE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO HOLD FESTIVAL
On August 23 and 24, 2002, the Poe Volunteer Fire Department will hold their 64th Annual Fireman’s Festival. This is their main fund-raiser for the year. They turned to fund-raising to help cover the increasing costs of training and operations. Funds are acquired by township contracts, donations, and fund-raisers. This year the department is replacing its 1985 Ford ambulance with a 2002 Braun ambulance at a cost of $105,000. In order to defray operating costs they are seeking your support. The festival consists of continuous events of food, beer, bingo, craft tent, and children’s games. There will also be an auction on Friday night. On Saturday, there will be a Chicken BBQ Dinner, kiddie tractor pull, entertainment, and a free dance featuring the country band HIGH NOON. There are also waterball, volleyball, and euchre tournaments. Come on out and see old friends and renew memories as well as support the fire department.
They are asking for donations for their benefit auction, which is held on August 23. They will auction such items as new merchandise, gift certificates for services, meals, savings bonds, carpeting, etc. This list goes on and on. They are contacting everyone possible, in hopes of being able to compile a sale bill listing all items. They realize some companies need lead time to contact their corporate offices. If you feel you do not have items or services suitable for the auction, please consider sponsorship of one of the above events. The sponsorship would help defray the costs of the festival. Please call 639-3992 with any questions you may have regarding the festival, donation or sponsorship. Receipts for donations are available upon request.
ANNUAL SCOTTISH RITE CENTER CRAFT BAZAAR BOOTH RENTAL AVAILABLE
The Scottish Rite Center is proud to announce its 3rd annual Craft Bazaar to be held on October 26, 2002 from 10am to 3pm. All proceeds generated from booth rental fees and concessions will be donated to the Masonic Learning Center for Children, which offers free tutoring to children with dyslexia. The Bazaar is held in both the Valencia Ballroom and the Horseshoe Lobby and has featured in the past crafts of many kinds, such as woodworking, antiques, quilts, numerous handmade items, and more.
Booth rental reservations are being accepted at this time. Booth rental spaces start at $35. Only 60 booths will be accepted, so reservations are recommended in advance. Lunch and a bake sale will be available. Free parking will also be provided. For booth reservations, contact Colleen Olinger at (260) 423-2593, ext.4, or visit our website at www.srcenter.org for an online form to print off.
WAYNEDALE PRE-SCHOOL BEGINS FALL CLASSES
The Weekday Pre-School Educational program at Waynedale United Methodist Church located at 2501 Church Street will begin fall classes September 5, 2002. An open house is scheduled for Wednesday, August 28, 2002 at 7pm for parents of children attending the program.
This fall the school is adding a new class, to the present program, for children 2 years old. Children attending this class do not need to be potty trained. Classes are also available for preschool children ages 3, 4, and 5. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs and interests of the individual child. This includes opportunities for investigation and experimentation through social group play, language development, introduction to academics, chapel time, music, games, stories, and creative activities. Several field trips are planned for the older children during the school year.
Enrollment is open to children of all denominations. Additional information concerning the school program and the availability to classes may be obtained by calling the church office at 747-7424 or the director, Sally Parkison at 432-4490.
ZOO VOLUNTEER TRAINING COURSE TO BEGIN
A training course for persons interested in volunteering at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo will begin Tuesday, September 3, 2002 at 10am in the Zoo’s Jungle Lab. Volunteers will be trained in animal taxonomy animal handling, public speaking, zoo history, and safety. Volunteers play a vital role in the education and enjoyment of Zoo visitors. They come from a variety of backgrounds and bring with them a vast array of skills. The Zoo is currently looking for volunteers to lead tours, present outreach programs and become involved in other education activities a the Zoo. Volunteers must be age 18 or older, enjoy people, especially children, and be available for two three-hour shifts per month. To receive an application and become registered for the free training course, call Karen Lemire at (260) 427-6828.
WOODBURN WATERBALL FESTIVAL
The Woodburn Volunteer Fire Department and Woodburn Community Association will present the 4th Annual Waterball Festival August 16 and 17th.
August 16th activities include: “Taste of Woodburn” food tent from 5pm to 9pm and BBQ Chicken Dinner served from 5pm to 7pm. Magician Dick Stoner will entertain everyone from 5:45pm to 6:30pm. The highlight of the evening will be the Benefit Auction with proceeds benefiting the fire station, and the Park Renovation Fund. Featured items include Amish handcrafted Lawn furniture and lawn decorations, gift certificates, ride-on toys and much, much more.
August 17th activities will kick off with the parade starting at 10am, and heading straight down Main Street. Immediately following the parade there will be children activities in the park. These activities include rides, clowns, moonwalk, etc. The “Taste of Woodburn” food tent will open all day, beginning at 11am. Waterball Tournament begins at 11am.
THE “GONE TO PIECES” QUILTING CLASS RETURNS
The “GONE TO PIECES” Quilting Group will start their fall class beginning August 22, 2002 at the Aboite Firehouse, Aboite Center Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. For more information or to enroll, call Pansy Williams at 260-459-0051.
G.E. QUARTER CENTURY CLUB OUTING
The G.E. Quarter Century Club will have its 2002 Outing beginning at 9:30am on September 7, 2002 at the Memorial Coliseum – Hall #3. Employees and retirees with 25 or more years of service are invited. For those who did not get a ballot from G.E. News or one that was mailed on July 16, 2002, can still make a reservation. Mail it to: Helen Miller, 934 N.2nd St., Decatur, IN 46733. Check should be for $4. Do not send cash (Nonrefundable). Include name and address. Deadline for reservations is August 23, 2002. For more information, call Tom Ahr at 260-493-6151.
KOREAN WAR VETERANS ASSOCIATION – INDIANA CHAPTER #1
The monthly meeting of the KWVAIC#1 will be held on September 14, 2002 at the American Legion Post 82 on Harris Road. Meeting starts at 9am with breakfast beginning at 8am. New members are WELCOME!! Spouses and friends are also invited.
CLASS REUNION
The Southside High School Class of 1947 will hold its 55th Reunion Banquet on Saturday, September 21, 2002, at Hall’s Guesthouse on West Washington Center Range at 6pm. For more information, call George at 260-422-6949 by September 1, 2002.
BRYANT LOBLOLLY DAYS 2002
The town of Bryant, Indiana (north of Portland on Highway 27) will celebrate its Annual Bryant Loblolly Days on September 6, 7, 8, 2002. Some of the featured events will be an antigue tractor pull, a car show, flea market, soft ball tournament, pancake and sausage breakfasts, spaghetti dinner, talent contest, gospel sing, cow patti bingo, a baking contest, and a horse pulling contest.
EDITOR’S NOTE: (Loblolly is in the dictionary)
ANNUAL FESTIVAL
Who: St. Mary’s Church – Antwerp, Ohio What: Family style chicken and ham dinners, game tent, country store, raffle, silent auction, 50/50 drawing When: Sunday, August 25, 2002 – 11am to 3pm (Ohio time) Where: Antwerp, Ohio – 4 miles east of the Indiana state line on US 24. Food Cost: $6.50 Adults – $3 Children 4-12 – Free for 3 & under.
SOUTH WEST CONSERVATION CLUB INC.
<A Not-For-Profit Corporation> 5703 Bluffton Road, Waynedale, Indiana Community Welcome Events Schedule Fish & Tenderloin Supper – Friday, August 16, 2002 – 5pm until 7:30pm Trap & Skeet Shoot – Sunday, August 25, 2002 – 12:30pm till CLOSE 3-D Archery Shoot – Sunday, August 17, 2002 – 9:30am – 2:30pm
THE LIGHT HOUSE QUARTET IN CONCERT
The Light House Quartet will be in concert at Elmhurst Church of the Nazarene, 2951 Sandpoint Road, on Sunday, August 18, 2002, at 10:20am.
SQUARE AND ROUND DANCE AT WAYNEDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Everybody is going out and having fun; now’s your chance to join in and have some fun. Come to the Waynedale UMC and enjoy a Square and Round Dance in the air conditioned fellowship hall at 2401 Church Street, August 24, 2002 at 7:30pm. Shawn Federspiel, a rising star in the square dance scene will do the calling. The cost is a donation of canned food to be used in the church food pantry. This is a fellowship to music.
BUS TRIP TO FOOTBALL GAME
Who: American Legion Post 241 What: Colts vs Dolphins at Indianapolis When: Sunday, September 15, 2002 at 7:30am sharp – return at 7pm Where: Bus leaves from Post 241 parking lot at 7605 Bluffton Road Cost: $75 (includes bus trip, ticket, tailgate party, brats, hamburgers, beer, pop, chips, and games on bus.) Info: See Jim Michell – 747-3019 or any S.A.L. Officer
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.
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.
GYPSY TO BE PRESENTED ON STAGE
(Book – Arthur Laurents, Music – Jule Styne, Lyrics – Stephen Sondheim)
Arena Dinner Theatre will present ‘GYPSY’ (a musical fable) on August 23, 24, 30, 31, and on September 6, 7, 13, 14, 15. For the evening performances, the social hour begins at 6:30pm with Dinner at 7:15pm; the show begins at 8pm. For the Sunday matinee the social hour begins at 12:30pm, the Dinner will be served at 1pm, and the show will begin at 2pm. Admission is $25. The performances take place at Arena Dinner theatre located at 719 Rockhill Street. To make reservations, call the box office Monday thru Saturday from 12 noon to 4pm at 260-493-1384.
(While based on the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, this is the story of the ultimate stage mother, “Mama Rose” Hovic’s determination to break into the big-time via her daughter June’s vaudeville career during the 1920’s. Success and happiness are fleeting, however as Rose drives away those closest to her. When June elopes, “Mama” turns her attention to the less talented daughter, Louise. Eventually, Rose’s dreams come to demented fruition when she transforms Louise into the famous burlesque artiste, Gypsy Rose Lee.)
PILGRIMAGE/FESTIVAL
Who: Indiana Masonic Home What: 55th Annual Pilgrimage/Festival Live entertainment, craft displays, demonstrations, and food. Radio station WFMS will broadcast live at noon. Breakfast served from 7am to 9:30am. Tours of the grounds/facilities and there will be a parade. When: Sunday, August 25, 2002 – 11:30am to 4pm. Where: At the Indiana Masonic Home, 690 State Street, Franklin, IN Cost: Free and open to the public. Info: 317-736-6141 or 888-464-6077
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
Mondays: 12noon to 5pm Tuesdays: 12noon to 5pm
Wednesdays: 12noon-8pm Thursdays: 12noon-8pm
Fridays: 10am-5pm Saturdays: 10am-2pm
Sundays: 1pm-4pm
EXTRA August Event:
Children’s Art Workshop – Fabric Art, August 17, 2002 from 12:30pm to 2:30pm – Cost: $15 per child (Project: Tie-Dye your own bandanas – Call Diedra Eshcoff at 459-1953.
GEORGE BEALS IS FEATURED ARTIST FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST
Come and view the works of George Beals. George’s work has been on display in the Art Source gallery since it opened in 1993. In his honor, his wife Doris keeps his work in circulation. She is a supporting member of the Art Source. Most of George’s work, are landscapes and seascapes done in watercolors, acrylic, and pastels. A quote from George, “All my life I have had an interest in reproducing the beauties of God’s Creation.” He counted it a privilege to be able to paint scenes that people could identify with and enjoy.
VOLUNTEER VOLLYBALL COACHES NEEDED
The Athletic Department at St. Joseph School, Hessen Cassel is looking for college-age students or any adults that would like to volunteer their time to coaching our girls’ volleyball teams. We have a 7th Grade and an 8th Grade tam that we need coaches for. If interested, please call Ruth Litchfieldd at 639-3352.
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.
OPEN HOUSE
Calvary United Methodist Ministry Daycare, located at 6301 Winchester Road, is fast approaching their 1st Year Anniversary! There will be an Open House on Sunday, August 18, 2002. Come meet our staff and tour the facilities. It will be from 2pm to 4pm. Everyone is welcome.
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 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.
CRAFTERS WANTED
Heritage Jr/Sr High School PTA is seeking crafters for its Saturday, November 2, 2002 Fall Craft Show, held at the school between the hours of 9am & 3pm. Spaces with or without tables are available. (8-foot tables are $25 and 12-foot tables are $30). Hurry! The show will close with 50 paid reservations. Contact Cindy Boettcher at 260-639-6037.
CRAFTERS WANTED
Moeller Road Wesleyan Church is seeking crafters for its Saturday, December 7, 2002 Christmas Craft Show, held at the church between the hours of 9am and 3pm. Spaces with or without tables are available. 8-foot tables are $30. For additional information call Deb Heath at 493-2126.
64th ANNUAL POE FIREMAN’S FESTIVAL
Friday, August 23, 2002 – Benefit Auction at 5:30pm – kids games and activities from 5pm to 9pm. To donate items call 747-6733.
Saturday, August 24, 2002 – Backyard volleyball at 9am – call 639-6778 to register – Kids Games and activities from 9am to 8pm – Waterball sign-in at 11:30am with play at 12noon – Euchre from 12noon to 3pm – Kids’ Tractor pull at 2pm – Horsehoes at 10am, call 639-6452 to register – New Haven Alumni Band at 4pm – Waynedale LTD DANCERS at 5:30pm – dance to HIGH NOON from 8pm to 11pm. BBQ Chicken Dinner from 11am to 7pm – Raffle Drawing at 10pm.
BOTH NIGHTS there will be plenty of food and refreshments, a beer tent, bingo, caramel corn, a crafters tent, a moonwalk, a speed cage, high striker, pork & Sauerkraut, ice cream, and a FREE Kids Drawing every hour.
OLD TRAIL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE FOR 2002
On October 8, 2002 at 7pm, there will be a general meeting at the Waynedale Branch Library.
Contact Jacque Keesler at 747-6985 or Angie Slattery at 478-5483.
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