COMMUNITY CALENDAR 4/1/2003
EGGCITING EASTER PARTY
Bring the whole family Palm Sunday, April 13, 2003 from 1pm to 3pm at the Waynedale UMC, 2501 Church Street – Join us for fellowship, food, and fun.
WAYNEDALE UNITED METHODIST WOMENS NEWS
‘Friends Circle’ has decided to change their meeting time from evenings to afternoons. Starting Thursday, April 3 they will meet at 1pm. They will meet the first Thursday of the month. So…those of you who may want to be in an afternoon Circle here’s the opportunity!
The WUMW – is sponsoring a crayon drive as part of our service to “Church Women United’. The Fort Wayne District of U.M.W. has pledged 3,600 boxes of 24 count Crayola brand crayons. Please help us by putting your donation of crayons in the boxes provided in the Narthex and in the information center next to Fellowship Hall, 2501 Church Street. We are collecting crayons through May 2003 – Alberta McConnell 747-7990.
RUMMAGE SALE
The ladies of Emmanuel Lutheran Church (Soest), 9909 Wayne Trace, will hold a RUMMAGE SALE on Thursday, April 24th, 8am to 4pm and Friday April 25th, 8am to noon. Friday is a SACK SALE. Emmanuel is located at the corner of Wayne Trace and Emmanuel Road. We have a large selection of clothing, household goods, decorator items and toys.
RUMMAGE SALE
Who: St. Louis Besancon
What: Rummage Sale
When: Friday, April 11 from 9am to 6pm and Saturday, April 12 from 9am to 12 noon with $3 bag sale on Saturday
Where: 15535 Lincoln Hwy. East behind St. Louis Besancon School
SPRING RUMMAGE SALE
Who: Emmanuel Lutheran Church
What: Annual Spring Rummage Sale
When: Friday, April 5 from 9am to 4pm and Saturday, April 6 from 9am to noon with bag sale on Saturday morning
Where: 917 West Jefferson in the gymnasium – Entrance off of Jackson Street
SPRING RUMMAGE SALE
Who: St. John Lutheran Church (Flatrock)
What: Spring Rummage Sale
When: Friday, April 11 from 8am to 4pm and Saturday, April 12 from 8am to 12noon
Where: 12912 Franke Road, Monroeville, Indiana
Note: $2 bag sale on Saturday
12TH ANNUAL BARGAIN BONANZA EXTRAVAGANZA GIGANTIC GARAGE SALE
Who: Lutheran Homes, Inc.
What: Gigantic Garage Sale
When: Thursdays, April 3 and 10 from 8:00am to 7:00pm Fridays, April 4 and 11 from 8:00am to 5:00pm Saturday, April 5, 2003 from 9:am to 2:00pm BAG SALE – Saturday, April 12 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
NOTE: For the past eleven years, Lutheran Homes, Inc. volunteers and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans have sponsored a gigantic garage sale which brings numerous benefits to residents of Lutheran Home and Concord Village, as well as, families throughout the community. Proceeds from this year’s sale will be used to complete the funding for the portico at the entrance to Lutheran Homes Health and Rehab Centers nursing area. This greatly aids residents, family members, and visitors who must enter or leave the facility during inclement weather. The BBE Committee is seeking matching funds from Thrivent Financial Services for Lutherans new CARE ABOUND IN THE COMMUNITY program. The BBE will be held in the space formerly used by Mr. Steve’s Rent to Own, next to Scott’s Foods on Decatur Road. Items for sale come from residents, volunteers, members of local Lutheran Churches, Thrivent branches, plus donations from the entire community. For information about the BBE or the donation of items, please call Lutheran Home at 260-447-1591 and ask for Gloria Baumgartner, extension 394, John Rowlett, extension 383, or Sandra Schmidt, extension 395.
SPRING RUMMAGE SALE
Who: Mount Calvary Lutheran Church
What: Annual Spring Rummage Sale
When: Friday, April 25 from 9am to 1pm and Saturday, April 26. Bag sale starts Saturday morning.
Where: 1819 Reservation Drive
RUMMAGE AND BAKE SALE
Bethany Lutheran Church, 2435 Engle Road, invites you to our semi-annual Rummage and Bake Sale Saturday, April 26 starting at 8:30am. For more information call 747-0713.
LENTEN PRAYER
Bethany Lutheran Church, 2435 Engle Road, invites you to Lenten Prayer Services Wednesday, April 2 & 9, at 7:30pm. For more information call 747-0713.
SPECIAL SERVICES
Bethany Lutheran Church, 2435 Engle Road, invites you to Special Services Maundy Thursday, April 17, Good Friday, April 18, and Holy Saturday, April 19, all at 7:30pm. For more information call 747-0713.
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA
Come to the Southeast Family YMCA and celebrate Easter as we will be hosting an Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 12 from 11am-2pm. There will be many fun activities for your child to participate in, such as Easter Egg Coloring, Easter Egg & Scavenger Hunt, Easter Movie in the Pool plus many more fun activities. Please register no later than April 9. For more information please contact the Southeast Family YMCA at 447-4567.
OUSLEY INSURANCE HAS NEW LOCATION
Ousley Insurance, one of THE WAYNEDALE NEWS’ advertisers officially moved its location to 2505 Lower Huntington Road, Suite #2. Stop by their new location with your insurance questions.
FORT WAYNE WRITERS’ FORUM
for prose, poetry, and drama writers. Talkabouts, share, network, Tuesday, April 1 at 7pm, at the Towne House, 2209 St. Joe Road. Since new construction is taking place at the Towne House, and the front entrance is temporarily gone, if new, please check for information. Call Trudy at 260-482-9362.
GODSPELL
Who: First Presbyterian Theater
What: “GODSPELL,” a play based on the Gospel according to St. Matthew – a unique reflection on Christ’s life and his message of kindness and love.
When: Fridays & Saturdays, 8pm, April 4, 5 Sundays 2pm April 6
Where: 300 W. Wayne Street (North of the Allen County Library-parking lot on north side of building
Cost: Regular performance $15 with seniors (over 60) or young audience (under 23) $13 – group rates available.
LOOK GOOD; FEEL BETTER
The Northeast Indiana Area American Cancer Society will hold a Look Good…Feel Better group program, for women currently going through cancer treatment, on Saturday, April 5 from 10am to 2pm. Lunch is provided. It will be held at the Womens Cancer Center at Lutheran Hospital, 7910 W. Jefferson Blvd., Medical Office Bldg. 2, Suite 112 (just off the main lobby).
The American Cancer Society’s Look Good…Feel Better is a community-based, free service that teaches female cancer patients beauty techniques to help restore their appearance and self-image during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. In the group program, volunteer beauty professionals lead small groups, usually consisting of six to ten women, through practical, hands-on beauty techniques. Women learn about makeup, skincare, nail care and options related to hair loss such as wigs, turbans, and scarves. Each group program participant receives a free kit of high quality, name-brand cosmetics for use during and after the workshop. Lunch is provided and there is no cost to attend this workshop. One guest is welcome. Reservations are required; call 471-3911 to reserve your spot.
ST. ALOYSIUS KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION
Who: St. Aloysius School
What: Kindergarten Orientation
When: Thursday, April 10
Where: 14607 Bluffton Road
Note: Visit our Kindergarten classroom and meet the teachers and tour our school. For more information call Principal Kim Reber at 622-7151.
MT. CALVARY LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL REGISTERS FOR CLASS
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Preschool at 1819 Reservation Drive across from Miami Middle School in Waynedale is now registering classes for the 2003-2004 school year. Classes for 2 & 3 year olds meet Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9-11:30am
Classes for 4 year olds meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 9-11:30am
Classes for 4-5 year olds meet Monday through Thursday afternoons from 12:30-3pm.
Call the director at 747-4121 Ext.17 for enrollment information or to visit the classrooms.
HOLY SCRIPTURE PRE-SCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION-2003-2004 School Year
Holy Scripture Lutheran Preschool, 8811 Kinnerk Road (down the street from Wayne High School at the intersection of Dunkelberg and Kinnerk Roads) is beginning to pre-enroll students for fall classes. Morning sessions are available for 3-year olds on Tuesday/Thursday, for 4-year olds on Monday/Wednesday/Friday, and for 5-year olds on Monday through Thursday. A one-time $40 registration fee will reserve a space for your child. No more than 14 students will be enrolled in any one class. This small class ensures lots of one-on-one attention from the teachers. Parents and prospective students may visit the preschool in session, or parents may make an appointment to talk with director, 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 Kindergarten, 8811 Kinnerk Road, will have a Kindergarten Roundup for prospective kindergarten students and their parents on Tuesday, April 22nd from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. We are a member of the Wisconsin Lutheran Synod and provide a quality education for children in a Christian atmosphere. The evening will include a discussion about our school’s mission statement and will also give a brief overview of a typical school day. There will be time for addressing any questions you may have before wrapping up the evening with refreshments. All who are interested in learning more about our school are invited to attend. Please RSVP to the church/school office at 478-1717.
AARP TAX-AIDE PROGRAM
The AARP Tax-Aide Program provides free tax assistance in the preparation of the federal and state income tax returns to middle and low-income taxpayers, with special attention to those 60 and older. With the library construction projects in process we have been forced to move the Main Library site to Little Turtle and the Shawnee site to Waynedale Library. We urge those seeking tax assistance to bring their last years tax return, their county real estate tax paid receipts and all 2002 Tax forms (W-2, 1099R, 1099-INT, 1099-DIV, W2G, SSA-1099, etc.) For further information, please contact Virgil Gerard at 747-3256 or Bill Knorr at 486-5654.
Waynedale Library – Tuesdays 12noon to 4pm from February 4 to April 15.
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 the 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.
W. Jefferson, Fort Wayne, IN 46804. American flags are also available. For prices and information call Janice at 432-9593.
CHRIST UNITED METHODIST SALE
Who: Christ United Methodist Church
What: Sale – Good used clothing, all sizes, men, women and children. Shoes, books, fabric, and misc. household items
When: April 5th 8:30am-1pm
SCOUT GARAGE SALE
Donations needed for Portage Camp Association’s Annual Large Spring Garage Sale in our town of Waynedale. This gives you a chance to get rid of some of that old stuff you don’t use anymore. Check your shed, garage, house, closet, barn, and yard. Anything that you don’t need that’s sellable we will take. Trailers, cars with titles, boats, bikes, toys, clothes, household items, anything and everything that is in good condition we will take. We at Portage Creek Camp Association sponsors the Boy Scout Troop #44 and Cub Scout Pack #3044 and we will come to your house to pick up donations, or if you like you can bring them to the Scout Cabin at Lower Huntington and Ardmore. Please arrange to have someone meet you there. Your donations are tax deductible. Don’t toss it. For free pick up call Scoutmaster Jack Shepard at 436-2422 and Cubmaster Randy Brooks at 478-1808.
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