Community Calendar Events

COMMUNITY CALENDAR 7/23/2003

ELMHURST CLASS OF 1953 LIST OF LOST PERSONS

Elmhurst Class of 1953 Reunion will be held Saturday, August 23, 2003 at the Mizpah Shrine Ballroom. Call Martha Walker Imler at 639-6560, Stuart Trainer at 459-0953, or Flora Reed Bonfiglio at 483-1227 for reservations. We still need addresses for: Nila McCartney Fox, Larry Curtis, Marlene Hamilton Kamin, Joyce Knepper Kinzie, Nancy McSwane Carl, Melvin Polly, Arlene Weible Gran, Carol Woods Coon, and Beverly Nichols Buckmaster.

 

SILK PAINTING WORKSHOP

Who: Art Source

What: Learn to paint florals on fabric, choice of silk scarf, stretched silk ring, or canvas bag – pattern provided.

When: August 23rd, 2pm to 5pm.

Where: 2812 Lower Huntington Road

Cost: $25 per person – families welcomed

Info: Call Karen Starn at 747-9834 or Art Source Gallery at 447-8550 to register.

 

NEWS FROM ACPL Waynedale Branch

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME

Mondays, July 21, 28 and Tuesdays, July 25, 22, 29, 2003 at 10:30am. Children ages 5 and younger and their caregivers are encouraged to attend our preschool storytime. We will have stories, songs, games and fun designed for the preschool crowd.

 

HOT WHEELS AND MATCHBOX CAR RACES

Thursday, July 31, 2003 at 2pm – Children ages 5 to 10 race your hot wheels and/or matchbox cars on our special Waynedale Track – “Waynedale Raceways.” Sign-in begins at 1:30pm with racing at 2pm.

 

BE A STAR ON WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY NIGHTS

Come on down to the Fraternal Order Of Eagles Aerie #248, 4940 Bluffton Road and see yourself on the BIG 42-inch screen. Bring a tape and record yourself performing Karaoke.

 

DIVINE SERVICE

Bethany Lutheran Church, 2435 Engle Road, invites you to our Wednesday evening Divine Service at 7:30pm. For more information call 747-0713.

 

PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE – A play by Neil Simon

Who: First Presbyterian Theater

Where: 300 W. Wayne Street

When: Saturday, July 19 at 8pm

Cost: General Admission $12, Seniors (over 60) $10, Young Audience (under 23) $10.

 

KOREAN WAR VETERANS ASSOCIATION INDIANA CHAPTER ONE

The KWVAI Chapter 1 will be taking a bus trip to Washington, D.C. to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the truce of the Korean War. The dates are from July 22nd thru July 28th. We will be visiting many patriotic and historical places as well as doing many other fun things. Come and travel with us and join the fun! For more information and costs, please contact Marian Wisniewski at 260-432-1106.

 

SOUTHWEST CONSERVATION CLUB, INC. (A not-for-profit Corporation)

5700 Bluffton Road

PUBLIC EVENTS SCHEDULE – PUBLIC WELCOME

Fish & Tenderloin Supper – Friday, July 18, 2003 from 5pm to 7:30pm

Trap and Skeet Shoot – Sunday July 27, 2003 – 12:30pm to close

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

“Sailing With Jesus” will be the Vacation Bible School theme for 2003 at the Waynedale United Methodist Church, 2501 Church Street. Children and parents are invited to attend from July 28th to August 1st, from 6pm to 8:30pm. For additional information please call 747-7424.

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2313 S. Hanna Street, will have a Vacation Bible School, July 28 to August 1, from 9am to 11:30am for children ages 4 years through grade 6. “Here I Stand” is the theme of the lessons. Come and enjoy five days of Bible Stories, worship, recreation, crafts and music as we learn about the truths God unveiled in the Reformation. Registration materials may be picked up at the Parish Office, Monday-Friday, 8:30pm to 4pm. For more information, call the Parish Office at 744-1389. Zion is located at 2313 South Hanna Street at Creighton.

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Living Faith Missionary Church Invites Children to Dive Into God’s Love at SCUBA – a Super Cool Undersea Bible Adventure. “This year our church is bubbling with excitement as we dive into a Super Cool Undersea Bible Adventure,” says Pastor Floyd Vieth. Our SCUBA program will provide fun, memorable Bible-learning activities for kids of all ages. Each day kids will sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, nibble tasty treats from Dive-In-Diner, experience electrifying Bible adventures, and create Bible Point Crafts they’ll take home and play with all summer long.”

The Pastor also states that SCUBA is an exciting way for kids to learn about Bible people who went deeper in their faith. We’ll be studying Elijah, Jonah, and stories about Jesus and his followers. Plus, kids will join nearly a million children in North America and take part in a hands-on mission project that will reach needy children around the world.

We give an open invitation for boys and girls to join our SCUBA team and dive deeper into God’s love. SCUBA begins on Monday, July 21, 2003 and continues through Friday, July 25, 2003. “Divers” will meet at Living Faith Missionary Church, 17718 St. Road 1, Yoder, each day from 6:30pm until 8:30pm. For information or transportation, call 260-622-7103.

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Holy Scripture Lutheran Church will hold Vacation Bible School, July 21st through July 25th, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Children age 4 through 4th grade and their parents are invited. You may call 478-1717 for more information and to register. Holy Scripture is located at 8811 Kinnerk Road, one half mile west of Wayne High School.

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

“A Pilgrim at the Fair” Vacation Bible School will be held on July 28th to August 1st from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at Skyline Community Church, 5300 Winchester Road. A supper is provided each evening. To register, please call 747-6999. Carnival Booths and Field Events will be featured to test your skills.

 

SIXTH ANNUAL MATTHEW 25 RUN/WALK

10k run at 7:30am, 5k Run/Walk at 8:30am – Plus a 5k Family and Friends Fun Walk at 9:30am. PeeWee Run at 10:30am. These events will be followed by “Family and Friends Fun Time in the Park.” This event will include games, clowns, music, and some other fun surprises. The party will last through lunch, which will be provided.

Who: Individuals, Families, and Teams – Registration is $15 per person or $20 day of race. Maximum of $45 per family (parents and dependents). Registration will be 1/2 hour prior to each event.

What: Matthew 25 Run/Walk in Memory of Dr. Phillip O’Shaugnessy

When: Saturday, July 26, 2003

Where: Foster Park, South of Rudisill off Broadway, Fort Wayne

Why: Fundraiser to raise money for Matthew 25 to care for the health and dental needs of low income families who have no where else to turn.

Info: For more information about the event or to register please call Mary at 637-6055.

 

OPEN HOUSE

Mt. Calvary Lutheran Preschool in Waynedale will host an Open House Wednesday, July 23, 2003 from 5pm to 7pm for registering new students. Openings are still available for 2, 3, 4, and 5 year olds. Mt. Calvary is located at 1819 Reservation Dr. across from Clark and Mitchell on Bluffton Road. Call 747-4121, Ext. 17 for information.

 

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!

 

FORT WAYNE ART SOURCE

(Non-Profit Gallery and Learning Center)

2812 Lower Huntington Road – Waynedale 447-8550

E-mail address: FWArtsource@aol.com

 

GALLERY HOURS: GALLERY, OPEN FREE TO THE PUBLIC

Sundays: CLOSED

Mondays: CLOSED

Tuesdays: 12noon to 5pm

Wednesdays: 12noon-8pm

Thursdays: 12noon-8pm

Fridays: 12noon-5pm

Saturdays: 11am-2pm

 

CHRISTKINDEL MARKT OF FORT WAYNE – ATTENTION ALL AREA ARTISANS!

A new Fort Wayne venue to exhibit and sell your wares. We are looking for artists looking for a venue to sell their top quality hand made gift and holiday items, toys, tree ornaments, and pottery. Freimann Square November 29 – November 30, 2003. For more information or to reserve your market stand, call 260-747-2592 or 260-432-6495. Christkindel Markt, 3355 Elmhurst Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46809.

 

WAYNEDALE NUDISTS TO MEET

The next meeting of the Waynedale Nudist Club – TANNIN’ BOTTOM – will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 at 6:10pm. Please bring a cold dish to share with others. Servers are asked to wear aprons, PLEASE! – There will be no hot drinks nor hot desserts served. We will be having an election for new officers.

 

CHICKEN BBQ

Who: Hope United Methodist Church

What: Nelson’s Open-Pit Chicken Barbeque – 1/2 chicken, baked potato, Cole slaw, and a cookie.

When: Thursday, July 24, 2003 from 3pm to 7pm

Where: Corner of U.S. 27 S., Hoagland Road

Cost: $6 per meal – drive-ins are welcome

Info: Call the church office Monday or Thursday from 7:30am to noon at 639-6340

 

MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST

Who: Bethany Lutheran Church

What: FREE Men’s Prayer Breakfast

When: Saturday, July 19, 2003 at 8am

Where: 2435 Engle Road

Info: For more information call 747-0713

 

AIR RIFLE/.22 RIFLE TRAINING OFFERED THIS FALL

Air Rifle will meet at the Allen County Fairgrounds Wednesday evenings, beginning September 3, 2003. It will meet for a total of 10 weeks. Time will be from 6-8pm. Equipment will be furnished. Registration fee will be $20 per member. Air Rifle is open to all youth in grades 3-12. There is a maximum registration of 12 participants.

.22 Rifle will meet at the Concordia Lutheran High School Wednesday evenings, beginning in October. Time will be from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Equipment will be furnished. Registration fee will be $20 per member. .22 Rifle will be open to all youth in grades 5-12. There is a maximum registration of 30 participants.

Anyone interested in additional information about either of these 4-H shooting Sports should contact the Extension Office at 481-6826.

 

AT FOX ISLAND

PRAIRIE HIKES

Prairies were a prominent feature of Indiana in the past. Since they turned out to be such good farmland, very few are left now. The restored prairies at Fox Island can give you an idea of the beauty and diversity of this ecosystem. Take a walk through the prairie in full bloom with Education Director Bob Dispenza and find out more about the special plants that live there and how prescribed burning allows them to survive. Meet at the Fox Island Nature Center on Saturday, August 9, 2003 at 3pm. Bring insect repellent and $2 for the hike fee. Call 449-3180 to reserve your space.

 

NIGHT HIKE

Fox Island is rich in history and natural beauty. It also has clear starlit and moonlit skies at night. Join an Allen County Parks’ Naturalist as we explore the past, present, and future of the park while learning about nocturnal animals and celestial objects overhead on a summer night hike. Dress for the weather – we won’t let a little rain stop us. Flashlights are optional, and will not be used on the hike. Insect repellent needed! Meet at the Nature Center at Fox Island on Friday, August 15 at 8:30pm. Fee is $2 per person. Call 449-3180 to reserve your space.

 

SUMMER ASTRONOMY

Boldly go where you have never gone before – to classes about astronomy! Take four nights out of July and August and expand your horizons to infinity with Education Director Bob Dispenza. The first night will be about observing and stars, the second about constellations, the third about the solar system, and the last about galaxies, nebulae and other distant objects. This series for adults begins on Saturday, July 26 and ends Saturday, August 16, 2003. The programs run from 7:30pm to 9pm each night. Class fee is $20 for the series, and includes all handout materials. Call 449-3180 to reserve your space. Meet at the Fox Island Nature Center, 7324 Yohne Road. We will be observing with telescopes after each class (weather permitting). Bring binoculars or telescopes and insect repellent.

 

ALLEN COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN/WOMEN

The Allen County Sheriff’s Department is accepting applications for full-time police officers for future employment opportunities.

SALARY: Initiation – $16.2280/hourly – After 6 months – $17.0827/hourly

The minimum age requirement is 21 years

Applicant MUST be a resident of Allen County during probationary year.

Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen

Applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Applicant must be able to pass a thorough background invetigation.

Applicant must not have any felony convictions.

Applicant must be able to pass a written mental aptitude/police fitness test.

Applicant must successfully complete a physical fitness regimen.

Applicant must be able to perform the essential duties of a Police Officer.

Allen County Human Resources Office

Room 208, City-County Building

1 Main Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Hours 8am – 4:30pm

Applications are available: (NO INTERNET APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED)

Application deadline is August 29, 2003

All applications must be turned in by that date.

Equal opportunity employer.

 

CHURCH BAZAAR

The Waynedale United Methodist Women are beginning preparations for their annual bazaar to be held on November 1st. Table rental is $20 each for 6-foot tables. Call Bronna Beth Boling for more information at 747-3541.

 

FLOOD RELIEF UPDATE FOR FLOOD VICTIMS

OUTREACH CENTERS: Three outreach centers are open and operating from 9am until 5pm each day. Clean-up kits, dust masks and volunteer assistance for fulfillment of immediate needs including food, clothing and shelter are available at each of these sites:

Waynedale United Methodist Church, 2501 Church Street

American Red Cross, 1212 E. California Road

American Legion Post, 111 West Washington, Bluffton

ASSISTANCE INQUIRIES: People affected by the floods and in need of assistance may also contact the American Red Cross at 260-484-9336. Disaster Relief Volunteers are on hand to answer questions, provide referrals and schedule damage assessments.

 

FOR GENERAL PUBLIC: HOW TO HELP:

Volunteer – The American Red Cross is always in need of volunteers to provide disaster relief, to teach health & safety classes, and to assist with blood drives. All disaster training is provided free of charge and classes are offered on a rotating basis. Call your American Red Cross for more information.

Donate – All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people. For more information about making a financial donation, call your American Red Cross. Donations of goods are not being accepted.

Give Blood – Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543).

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