COMMUNITY CALENDAR 5/14/2003
NOTICE TO ALL BOY SCOUT TROOPS
Our grounds have now been reopened for your camping projects.
Shorty Geiger, Grounds Keeper
Veterans’ Memorial Shrine
2122 O’Day Road
A DAY OF UNITY
We, the Veterans of Allen County, would like to invite the families of ALL Military personnel deployed in the DEFENSE of our FREEDOMS and LIBERTIES, to a day of FUN & RECOGNITION. Refreshments will be furnished. It will take place at the Veterans’ National Memorial Shrine on O’Day Road here in Fort Wayne. It will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2003 from 11am until ???? There will be a Special Program at 2pm with entertainment by the Kimmy Dean Show from 4pm until 7:30pm.
FOOD DRIVE
The 11th Annual United States Postal Service and the National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2003. Other national sponsors include the Campbell Soup Company and the Second Harvest Food Bank. On this date letter carriers throughout the country will be collecting non-perishable food items as well as paper and personal hygiene products. This 11-year-old annual collection has grown from ten local postal unions to over 1,300 nationwide. More than 470 million pounds of food have helped stock community food banks around the country.
Letter carriers will be delivering cards and bags to your mailboxes on May 8th and May 9th so that donations can be placed in or beside mailboxes on May 10. Donations may also be dropped off at local post offices. Donations in Fort Wayne will be given to the Associated Churches Food Bank. Food banks in Auburn, Angola, Bluffton, Garrett and New Haven will also be participating along with many of our smaller post offices through out northeast Indiana. Volunteers are needed to assist our carriers. Persons wishing to help letter carriers collect food should report to the post office at 9am on the morning of the drive. Transportation is required. For additional information call 427-7305 or 427-7325.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Who: Anthony Wayne First Church of God
What: Vacation Bible School (SCUBA-Super Cool Underwater Bible Adventure)
When: June 16-20, 2003 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Where: 6012 South Bend Drive (corner of South Bend Drive and Getz Road)
Info: Call 432-3342 for more information.
ABOITE LUTHERAN HOSTS ‘TREASURES OF THE NILE’ FOR CHILDREN IN JUNE
Aboite Lutheran Church will host its First Annual Treasure of the Nile this summer from June 23 through June 27. The exciting morning program will provide children from pre-school to fifth grade with fun adventures in the search for Jesus. The free program will include games, crafts, snacks, skits and songs centered on the teachings of the Bible and Jesus. The week will culminate with a Friday evening program of entertainment and fun for the children and their families.
Pre-registration forms may be picked up at the church office at 10312 Aboite Center. A registration form can also be sent via email or fax. Gloria can be reached by email at Gloria@aboitelutheran.org.
FISH & TENDERLOIN DINNER
Who: Emmaus Ladies Aid
What: All-you-can-eat fish and tenderloin dinner
When: Friday, May 30, 2003
Where: 2320 Broadway
Cost: $6.50-adults, $4.50-children 6-12, Children 5 and under eat free. Carry-outs available. Handicapped accessible. Buy your tickets ahead of time and save 50 cents each. Call 447-4115 or 485-5973 for reservations or questions.
MERCHANDISERS BAZAAR
Come and browse the booths of some of your favorite in home party suppliers. See what’s new without having to host a party of your own, no hassles, no getting the house ready, preparing snacks or sending out invitations. Fill your car with some friends and family, park in the conveniently located lot right next to the building.
Pampered Chef, Home & Garden, Tupperware, Premier Designs, Longaberger Baskets, Captiva Bath & Body, Weekenders, Cozme’ Jewelry and Tastefully Simple all under one roof in a central location right downtown.
Historic Fort Wayne Masonic Temple, 216 E. Washington Blvd, Saturday, June 28, 2003 from 1pm to 4pm. Refreshments will be provided along with some door prizes. This event is open to the public. For more information call: Mary Ross at 426-4728 or Jennifer Pelter at 456-3374.
ANNUAL PLANT SALE
Who: Evening Primrose Garden Club
What: Plant Sale – Perennials, bulbs, and herbs from members’ gardens
When: Saturday, June 7, 2003 from 10am to 1pm
Where: Covington Plaza Shopping Center, 6300 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Why: Proceeds to horticultural scholarships, conservation, and beautification programs as well as other related projects.
THREE RIVERS CROCHET GUILD
Our next meeting will be on May 12, 2003. We welcome all who are crocheters at any level of skill to join us for an evening of sharing, crocheting, and helping others to advance their skills.‑ We have some projects to do for Charitable Organizations if you don’t have a present project to work on. We meet in Michael’s craft classroom at Jefferson Pointe Shopping Center, Ft. Wayne from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information call: (260) 747-0601
GERMAN MASS
To celebrate the German heritage of the parish, St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 518 E. DeWald Street will be hosting a “German Mass” at 11am on June 8, 2003. The celebrant will be Father Charles Herman, pastor of the Immaculate Conception Church in Auburn, the Proclaimer of the Word will be Mrs. Agnes Gabrek. The Fort Wayne Damenchor-Mannerchor under the direction of Mr. Thomas Rememschneider will provide the music. Immediately after Mass, German food and refreshments will be available on the south lawn of the church.
AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION INVITATION
New Era Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association invites the public to “IN SEASON WITH ABWA” on Saturday, May 17, 2003 from 2pm to 4pm at Ash Brokerage, Inc., 8515 Bluffton Road. Admission FREE. Working with Stein Mart, there will be a fashion show plus information about American Business Women’s Association. Refreshments will be served. For reservations, please call Pam at 478-0606 (day) or 489-4124 (evening) by Friday, May 9, 2003.
PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION
The weekday preschool educational program at the Waynedale United Methodist Church, 2501 Church Street is accepting registrations for the 2003-2004 school year. The school is offering a discount of $10 for early registration. Classes for the two year old program meet Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Classes are available for three year old children on Tuesday and Thursday mornings or afternoons. Children who are four attend Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings or afternoons. Classes for the Pre-K program meet Monday thru Thursday. Opportunities are offered through group play, language development, chapel time, music stories, creative activities, games and movement education. Additional information concerning the school may be obtained by calling the director, Sally Parkison at 747-7424.
ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY WAYNEDALE BRANCH
Pre-school Story Time
Mondays May 12,19 and Tuesdays, May 13,20,27, 10:30am – A specially designed story time for children age 5 and younger to enjoy along with their parent or caregiver.
COMEDY PLAY TO BE PRESENTED
Who: First Presbyterian Theater
What: Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring
When: Fridays & Saturdays, May 10,16,17,23,24 at 8pm, Sunday, May 18, at 2pm
Cost: Regular Performances: General admission-$12, Seniors (over 60)-$10, Young Audience (under 23)-$10. Reservations: 260-422-6329
NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION RUN/WALK
Who: National Kidney Foundation
What: Kidney Run/Walk
When: Saturday, June 7, 2003
Info: Registration-8am-9am, Opening-9:05am, 5k Run Start-9:15am, 5k Walk Start-9:20am, Youth One Mile Run-9:25am, Awards Ceremony-11am.
Phone: 260-456-0654
OPEN HOUSE AT ANTHIS CAREER CENTER 1200 SOUTH BARR STREET
Fort Wayne High School/Central High School/Anthis Career Center presents AN EDUCATIONAL LEGACY – a 100-year celebration OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, May 18, 2003 from 1pm to 2:45pm. Central Alumni Program and burial of the Time Capsule will be from 2:45pm to 4pm.
RUMMAGE SALE
Who; St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church
What: Rummage Sale/Bag Sale
When: Saturday, May 10, 2003 from 9am to 1pm and bag sale from 12pm to 1pm
Where: 2305 Goshen Road
TEAMSTER RETIREE’S MEETING
Who: Teamster Retiree’s Local 414
What: Monthly meeting
When: Tuesday, May 20, 2003 at 1pm
Where: Local 414 union hall
NOTE: Potluck, white elephant sale and bingo follows; be there!
WE’RE MOVING
Who: Aging and In-Home Services of Northeast Indiana Inc.
What: We are on the move – note our new location
When: Effective Thursday, May 15, 2003
Where: 2927 Lake Avenue
Note: same phone numbers – 745-1200 and 800-552-3662
Watch for our grand opening in activities in June.
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING
The Allen County Genealogical Society will meet at the Georgetown Library on Wednesday, May 14, 2003 – Refreshments at 6:30pm and meeting at 7pm. Our program is “Using Institutional Records”.
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY-COMPUTER USERS’ GROUP MEETING
The Allen County Genealogical Society Computer Users’ Group will meet at the Aboite Library on Wednesday, May 21, 2003 at 7pm. Visitors are welcome and are invited.
FORT WAYNE OLDTIMER’S BASEBALL ASSOCIATION HAS HOME FOR THE BOYS OF SUMMER
The dream of two Fort Wayne baseball oldtimers, Red Carrington and Bob Parker, who both died recently, has now become a reality. The Kruse American Heritage World War II Museum has made it possible for the Fort Wayne Oldtimer’s Baseball Association, recently named The Northeast Indiana Baseball Association, to have a home with four walls and a ceiling. This museum is located in Auburn, Indiana. Many baseball items are now on exhibit and were viewed by many at the official opening of the Kruse WWII Museum May 3, 2003. More items will come. This will be an all Baseball Museum featuring the Fort Wayne Baseball Hall of Fame, many Fort Wayne semi-pro championship teams, and the Fort Wayne Daisies. There will be many items dating back into the 1900’s and the 1920’s with special exhibits from time to time. If you have any items about baseball that you would like to see placed in the museum contact: The Northeast Indiana Baseball Association, c/o Denver Howard, 6440 Fairfield #110, Fort Wayne, IN. 46807.
BROWN BAG ON BARR STREET
The HISTORY CENTER, to celebrate our German heritage and in conjunction with German Fest will sponsor ‘Brown Bag On Barr Street’ on June 10th from 11:30am to 1pm at the old Barr Street Market Place. Bring your lunch in a Brown Bag and enjoy the music of Auburn’s Eli Arnold, King of the Dixie Landers. George Berger will be playing German music, on his accordion for listening or join in a sing-a-long. Lunch or refreshments will be available from street vendors, or at The Cottage Deli. Join us for lunch, music, and “gemutlichkeit.”
FREEDOM DAY‑AT WAYNEDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
The economy seems to be getting worse and worse. We at Waynedale U.M. Church are concerned about the needs of our community. We would like to meet those needs, so we are sponsoring our first ever FREEDOM DAY. We will be giving‑food, clothing, and household items FREE to any person who lives in the Waynedale area. Just come to the church at 2501 Church‑Street here in Waynedale, on Sat., May 17th between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. and take what you need, free of any charge. In Matthew 25 we are told whatever we do for people in need we are doing for Christ. We at Waynedale U.M. Church believe this to be true and want to put this Scripture into action.
OPEN HOUSE
Who: Trinity Lutheran Preschool
What: Open House (Parents and children are invited to come and see Trinity Preschool and learn more about their program for children ages 3-5.
When: Saturday, May 17, 2003 from 9am to 1pm
Where 7819 Decatur Road (behind Target Store)
Info: Call 447-2411 for more information.
SOUTHWEST CONSERVATION CLUB, INC.
(A not-for-profit Corporation)
5703 Bluffton Road
PUBLIC EVENTS SCHEDULE
TRAP & SKEET SHOOT – Sunday, May 11, & 25, 2003 – 12:30pm until close
FISH & TENDERLOIN SUPPER – Friday May 16, 2003 – 5pm to 7:30pm
3-D ARCHERY SHOOT – Sunday, May 18, 2003 from 9am to 2:30pm
CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF ’43
The CCHS Class of ’43 will hold its 60th reunion on September 13, 2003 at American Legion Post #82 on Harris Road – Any further information please call Jeanne Lauer at 747-4567 or Gloria Cox at 471-3146 or Phyllis Klug at 747-4457. This will be a buffet and the cost will be $25 per person.
WAYNEDALE UNITED METHODIST WOMEN’S NEWS
‘Friends Circle’ has decided to change their meeting time from evenings to afternoons. They will meet the first Thursday of the month at 1pm. So…those of you who may want to be in an afternoon Circle here’s the opportunity!
PLANT SALE
Who: Cedars Hope, Inc.
What: Perennial Plant Sale
When: May 10,2003 from 9am to 3pm
Where: At the Million Story Book Company (formally Little Professor Book Store in Covington Plaza (US 24)
Why: Proceeds go toward providing permanent housing for homeless persons living with a serious mental illness.
Info: Call Michele or Tanya at 420-6618
FLEA MARKET
Who: American Legion Post #160 (Roanoke, Indiana)
What: A 1-Day Flea Market
When: May 17, 2003 from 9am to 5pm
Where: At American Legion Post #160 – 1122 N. Main Street, Roanoke, IN
Note: Open to the public – Tables are for rent at $5 each.
Info: Contact Gloria Cordell or the Post at 672-2298 to reserve tables.
BONNET BRIGADE
Emmaus Ladies Aid will have a “Bonnet Brigade” Card Party and Bake Sale on Thursday, May 22, 2003, at 1pm at 2320 Broadway. Donation: $3. Tickets available at the door. Wear any type of hat. Men are welcome.
FREE BICYCLE HELMET PROGRAM
Wayne Lodge #14, Fraternal Order of Police is beginning their annual fund drive for the FREE BICYCLE SAFETY HELMET PROGRAM for local children. While no date is set as of press time, it will be in June, and the exact date and time will be published and broadcast as soon as it is available. “Children at play are not always as careful as they should be, said F.O.P. President Phil Geller and that is why we have this program. What we are doing is trying to save the lives of children.” “In addition to free helmets, uniform officers from Fort Wayne, New Haven, and Allen County conduct a 45-minute safety class held at Headwaters Park pavilion. We strongly feel that the importance of safety cannot be over stated.” “We have seen time and time again, the tragedy of kids in accidents, and it is absolutely heartbreaking. At least if they are wearing a certified bike helmet, their odds of survival with minimal injury go way up,” concluded Sgt. Geller. To help this worthwhile program, please send your check to: Wayne Lodge #14 F.O.P., 111 Three Rivers East, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 or call 422-6600 for more information.
FORT WAYNE AVIATION MUSEUM TOURS (AT THE FORT WAYNE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT)
Adults and families will enjoy new evening tours of the Fort Wayne International Airport terminal and Fort Wayne Aviation Museum. This in-depth tour for aviation buffs will be led by the museum curator and is a great opportunity to celebrate 2003 “Centennial of Flight”. Tours start at 7pm. Registrations are required. Tours and parking are free. Bring your parking permit for validation. Spring dates: May 13 & 27. Call 747-4146, ext. 270 for your reservation. There are other FWA tours for school, scouting, and home-schooled children: and VIP business people bus tours of the FWA complex. Call for your reservations or to receive a free tour pamphlet.
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
FEATURED ARTIST FOR THE MONTH OF MAY IS:
CATHY VON BARGEN.
Pottery and watercolor have been Cathy Von Bargen’s main artistic media for the last few years. Art Classes at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago and Valparaiso University began her formal training. Over the last 30 years, Cathy has continued her studies with a number of local artists. Her concentration lately has been in Raku pottery. In addition to a busy schedule as a mother, wife, and full-time computer network administrator, she has made art a priority. She continues to explore new media, including computer art, digital photography, print making, screen painting, fimo clay, and silk painting.
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.
HOMEBOUND MEALS
Homebound Meals 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. Contact Judy Gregg at 422-3296.
VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED TO HELP CANCER PATIENTS
The American Cancer Society is currently looking for ROAD TO RECOVERY volunteer drivers for Northeast Indiana. If you have a few hours a week to spare and a car, ROAD TO RECOVERY may be for you. As a ROAD TO RECOVERY driver, you will volunteer to take cancer patients, unable to drive, to and from cancer treatments at a local hospital or other health care provider. For more information, or to obtain an application, please call Gavin Schubert at your local American Cancer Society office at 260-471-3911 or email gschubert@cancer.org. The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service.
LIVING ON LESS INCOME
The United States continues to see a downturn in the economy and families are facing challenging financial situations. Continual company buyouts, downsizing, and closures place a real strain on family finances. Families can work together to make it through these times. Resources are available from the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service to assist with this time of change. Visit the Allen County website www.ces.purdue.edu/allen and the Consumer and Family Science page to visit a website titled “Living on Less”. Publication topics include When Your Income Drops, Managing Your Credit, and Talking to Your Family. Visit the Purdue University website at extension.purdue.edu/Pages/default.aspx for additional information on stretching the budget.
FORT WAYNE BASEBALL HALL OF FAME BANQUET
This year’s Fort Wayne Baseball Hall of Fame will induct two ex-Major League ball players, a very successful baseball coach, and a former Fort Wayne Daisy player. Steve Hargan, Brent Gaff, Bill Jones, and Katie Horstman will receive their Hall of Fame Plaques May 10, 2003 at the banquet held in the Kruse WWII Museum in Auburn, Indiana. The banquet will start at 6:30pm. The speaker will be former Dodger’s pitcher Carl Erskine. The Colin Lister Award, new to the association this year, will go to David Goodmiller. Tim Kindler will receive the Bob Parker Award.
Tickets can be purchased at Smoky’s Records, 1632 N. Wells Street or at Baseball Cards Inc, 2843 East State Blvd.
NORTHEAST MS WALK
Who: Indiana Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
What: Annual Walk
When: Saturday, May 17, 2003
Where: Headwaters Park in Fort Wayne
Why: To raise money for MS research projects and client programs for people with MS. (There are 6,300 local residents living with MS)
Info: Call 317-80-2500 or 1-800-FIGHT MS or visit www.msindiana.org.
GOSPEL CONCERT
Who: The Northmen and the Gabbards – two of the nation’s top southern gospel groups
What: The Northmen’s 14th Anniversary Gospel Concert
When: Friday, May 9, 2003 at 7pm
Where: Waynedale Baptist Church, 633 Lower Huntington Road
Cost: Love offering will be received
Information: Call Alan Godsey at 747-6723
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