COMMUNITY CALENDAR 12/11/2002

ZANESVILLE HAPPENINGS

SENIORS – Monday, December 9, 2002 – at 6:30pm in Lafayette Central Cafeteria, the Zanesville Lions Senior Citizen/Family Christmas Party (all seniors of the Zanesville area are invited as guests).  The program is the Pazazz music group from Bluffton.  Dinner/Santa/Treats/Bingo – Seniors may bring a dish to share but this is not required.  Reservations not required – rides available from any Lions Member – Call Charles Best at 638-4681 or Linn Zeddis at 638-4447.

ANNUAL COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTY – The Zanesville Lions are hosting their party at the clubhouse at the ballpark on Sunday, December 15th from 4pm to 6pm.  Everything is FREE.  There will be: hot dogs/chips & cheese/chili/drinks – treats from Santa – Little ones can ride the train. Everyone is welcome.

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LIGHTING CONTEST – The Zanesville Lions are again sponsoring a lighting contest.  All homes within the Zanesville town limits will be judged on Sunday evening between the hours of 6pm and 8pm, so turn on your lights.  Homes within a 2-mile radius of the town limits will also be judged if they are called in to 638-4327 as an entry.  Cash prizes will be given.  If anyone would like to donate some money to the club to help support this project you may do so.  The club appreciates all your support.

CALVARY UMC TO PRESENT

Calvary United Methodist Church, 6301 Winchester Road, will sponsor a Children’s Christmas Pageant, “The Mouse’s Tale,” on Sunday, December 15, at 9:30am.  This delightful story will feature the children, youth, and adults of Calvary as they tell the story of Jesus’ birth from the viewpoint of the animals in the stable where Jesus was born.  Your favorite Christmas carols will add to this clever rendition of the Christmas story.  For further details phone the church office at 747-9218, Monday through Friday, from 8am to 12noon.  Calvary UMC will also offer its annual Live Nativity Sunday, December 22, and Monday, December 23 from 6pm to 8pm and Tuesday, December 24 from 6pm to 7:30pm.  Persons can view scenes from the birth of the Christ child while remaining in their cars in this “drive through” presentation.  Christmas Eve (December 24) at 7:30pm the congregation will celebrate Christ’s birth with a traditional Christmas Eve worship service featuring a candlelight ending and prayer for world peace.  For further questions, phone the church office at 747-9218 Monday through Friday from 8am to 12noon.

‘KNIGHTS AROUND THE TABLE’ COOKBOOK ON SALE

BLHS families, students, friends, teachers, and alumni have compiled a hard cover cookbook of 500 truly exceptional and unique recipes.  Many recipes are from Luers Knight preview parties, specialties from local restaurants and four elegant menus for those special events for every season.  “KNIGHTS AROUND THE TABLE” is a must for all cooks – it makes a wonderful gift for any occasion.  The cost is only $12 with proceeds supporting the Bishop Luers Minstrels.  You can place your orders through the main office at 456-1261.  Cookbooks may be picked up at the school office or the cookbook can be mailed.  Questions – call Kay Felts at 436-6459.  Make payment to Bishop Luers Performing Arts, 333 East Paulding Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46816.

FANTASY OF LIGHTS

Who: Anthony Wayne Services What: 8th Annual Fantasy of Lights – 61 illuminated displays When: Now through New Year’s Eve from 6pm-9pm Sunday through Thursday, 6pm-10pm Friday and Saturday. Where: Franke Park Cost: $5 per car, $10 per passenger van, $25 for buses and trolleys.  Horse drawn carriage rides on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays-$30

CHRIST CHILD FESTIVAL

What: 51st Annual Christ Child Festival, P.O. Box 15251, Fort Wayne, 46885-5251 When: Friday, December 13, 2002 – 6pm-9pm Saturday, December 14, 2002 – 12 noon-8pm Sunday, December 15, 2002 – 12 noon-6pm Where: Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Cost: Contributions are tax deductible

FREE MATH & SCIENCE HOMEWORK HELP OFFERED BY ROSE-HULMAN COLLEGE

Just call 1-800-ASK-ROSE; between 7PM and 10pm, Sunday through Thursday from September through May (The Homework Hotline is closed during Rose-Hulman’s holiday and quarter breaks.)  This service is FREE and is available to any student grades 6 – 12 who needs math or science homework help.  Have your homework assignment, a textbook (if available), paper, pen or pencil, and a calculator (if needed).  The tutors will not give you the answer to your problem but they are trained to ask the right questions to help students analyze the problems and find their own solutions.

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.

FORT WAYNE ART SOURCE

(Non-Profit Gallery and Learning Center)

2812 Lower Huntington Road – Waynedale, IN 46809 – 260-447-8550

E-mail address: FWArtsource@aol.com

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

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.

ARENA THEATRE

“THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER”

Comedy by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman

Arena Dinner Theatre will present “THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER” on December 6 and 7, December 13 and 14, and December 20 and 21.  For the evening performances, the social hour begins at 6:30pm, Dinner at 7:15pm, and the Show begins at 8pm.  Admission is $25.  The performances take place at Arena Dinner Theatre located at 719 Rockhill St., Fort Wayne.  To make reservations, please call the Box Office on Monday thru Saturday from 12noon until 4pm at 260-493-1384.  The Box Office for this show opened Friday, November 22, 2002.

GIVE A GIFT

There’s one gift you can give that doesn’t require a manual, programming or even batteries.  In fact it won’t cost you a dime.  You can give the gift of life by choosing to become an organ donor.  The National Kidney Foundation of Indiana (KNFI) is encouraging all Americans to get into the true spirit of giving by simply signing a donor card and discussing their wishes with their family.

There are more than 78,000 men, women, and children in need of a life-saving organ in the U.S. with nearly 800 awaiting a transplant in Indiana.  If every American chose to become an organ donor, this waiting list could be wiped out forever.  Sign a donor card; it may be the one gift that could change someone’s life.  For more information or to receive your free organ donor card, call 1-800-382-9971.

ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

ABOITE BRANCH

Game Days – Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at 4pm.  Young Adults are invited to join us Tuesday afternoon for some fun, as we play Euchre, Risk, Hearts, Monopoly or another of your favorite games.

Babies and Books – Monday, December 9, 2002 at 10:30am.  Bring your babies (newborn-24 months) along for an hour of fun songs, rhymes, and play.

MONROEVILLE BRANCH

School Age Stories – Mondays, December 9,16,23,30 at 3:30pm.  Stories, crafts, and more for school age youngsters.

Monday, December 9, 6:30pm – SANTA IS VISITING TONIGHT!

WAYNEDALE BRANCH

Preschool Storytime – Mondays, December 9,16,23,30 and Tuesdays, December 10,17,31 at 10:30am.  Children under the age of 5 are encouraged to attend a storytime designed with them in mind.  Everybody See Blue! December 9 & 10, 2002.

NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF INDIANA NOW ACCEPTING CAR DONATIONS

Have a car, van, truck, boat, or other vehicle that’s cluttering up your driveway or just sitting around?  Want to get rid of it and be able to take the value off your income tax?  Donate it to the National Kidney Foundation.  Call 1-800-382-9971 to donate your vehicle.  It must be whole and have a clear title.  Towing is free and vehicle need not be in running condition.

THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER: A MUSICAL

Who: First Presbyterian Theater

What: A truly original holiday musical.

When: Special Preview Performance, Thursday, December 5 at 8pm, Fridays & Saturdays, 8pm, December 6,7,13,14,20,21 – Sundays, 2pm, December 8,15,22

Where: 300 West Wayne Street

Cost: Preview Performance-all tickets – $5 Regular Performances: General Admission $15 Seniors (over 60) or Young Audience (under 23) $13

MUSIC AT ST. PETER’S

The Fort Wayne Mannerchor-Damenchor, under the direction of Mr. Thomas Rememschneider conductor, will be performing a German Christmas Concert at St. Peter’s Catholic Church on Sunday, December 15, 2002 beginning at 4pm.  The Church is located at 500 E. DeWald Street.  This concert is a part of the Music at St. Peter’s series.  If you enjoy German Christmas music, please join us for this traditional free concert.

WALK TO BETHLEHEM

Who: First Christian Church

What: Walk To Bethlehem – Groups will begin the 20 minute journey every 10 minutes.  The last group begins at 8:10pm.  We will journey into five scenes of the nativity complete with live animals and real characters as we travel outside around the church building.  Then we will go into fellowship hall to experience the bustling Marketplace of Bethlehem complete with spice and bread vendors, Roman soldiers, a

census taker and other characters of the time.  Finally we will go to the sanctuary to see a breath-taking display of over 200 nativities from all over the world, featuring the collections of Fontanini, the Krider Collection, the Sauder Collection, sets from Dove’s Nest and All Saint’s plus much more.  Additional display times for the nativities will be each afternoon on the 13th and 14th from 2pm until 4pm. When: December 13th and 14th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm Where: 4800 South Calhoun Street

Cost: Offerings are accepted but not required.

CRAFTERS WANTED

Crafters wanted for the bazaar at New Haven United Methodist Church on Saturday, December 7, 2002 from 9am to 3pm.  Tables are available for $25.  Call Becky Hayes 749-1711, Mary McMaken at 657-1309, or the church office at 749-9565.

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.

CALLING ALL CRAFTERS

Vendor tables are still available for Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School’s annual craft show to be held on December 7, 2002.  Wyneken is located just 7 miles north of Decatur and 11 miles south of Fort Wayne at 11565 N. US Highway 27.  Contact Judy Werling at 639-6132 or Shirley Drier at 547-4419 for more information.

E.M.S. TRAINING

The Washington Township Fire Department will be holding a course to qualify students as Emergency Medical Technicians beginning December 17, 2002.   The class is open to anyone who is 18 years of age before May 1, 2003 and older who is interested in pursuing a career in the emergency medical or fire service fields.  Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6pm-10pm, and the cost is $420, which includes textbook.  Some employers and volunteer fire organizations offset this cost.  Applications can be obtained from the Washington Township Fire Station, 1834 West Wallen Road, just west of Lima Road.  For information, contact the department at 449-3671.  This class is on a first-come first-served basis, so applications should be filled out as soon as possible.

BAZAAR

Who: New Haven United Methodist Women

What: Holiday Fantasies Bazaar – Professional Arts & Crafts, cookies by the pound, baked goods, ala carte luncheon from 11am to 1pm

When: Saturday, December 7, 2002 from 9am to 3pm

Where: New Haven United Methodist Church, 630 Lincoln Hwy. East, New Haven

Info: Crafter tables available for $25 call Becky Hayes at 749-1711 or Mary McMaken at 657-1309.

BAZAAR

Who: Waynedale Elementary School

What: Craft Bazaar

When: Saturday, December 14, 2002 from 9am to 2pm

Where: 7201 Elzey Street – located off Lower Huntington Road at the corner of Old Trail Road and McArthur Drive

Info: Lunch available – Handicap accessible – For vendor information contact Billie Uffelman at 478-1068

WANTED: VOLUNTEERS TO HELP TAXPAYERS

AARP Tax-Aide Program, the country’s largest volunteer tax preparation service, needs your help.  In 2002, AARP Tax-Aide volunteers helped 1.7 million middle and low income tax taxpayers with their federal and state tax returns.  We expect an even busier tax season in 2003 so we need additional volunteers.  After training, counselors are assigned to sites in Allen County such as, Waynedale Library.  The volunteers are asked to work a minimum of 40 hours during the tax season February 3 to April 15, 2003.  For volunteer information, please call Virgil Guegard at 260-747-3256 or Bill Knoor at 260-484-5654.

FESTIVAL OF GINGERBREAD

Who: History Center

What: Festival of Gingerbread – Museum – gift shop – cookie house

When: Mon.-Thur. 9am to 5 – Fri. 9am to 8pm – Sat. & Sun. 12noon to 5pm

From now to December 13, 2002

Where: 302 East Berry Street

Cost: Adults-$5, Children (4-14)-$2, Seniors-$3

Info: School Groups? Call Leanne Mensing at 485-0290