COMMUNITY CALENDAR 10/15/2003
FLU SHOTS FOR SENIORS
Who: Seniors
What: Free Flu Shots available to first 100
When: Thursday, October 16, 2003 from 1pm to 3pm
Where: Kingston Residence, 7515 Winchester Road
RSVP to 747-1523
TEAMSTER RETIREE’S MEETING
Teamster Retiree’s Local 414 will hold their monthly meeting at 1pm, Tuesday, October 21 at Local 414 Union Hall. Potluck.
SMART START
STORYTIME at Waynedale Branch Library
Mondays, October 13, 20, 27, and Tuesdays, October 14, 21, 28 2003, 10:30 a.m. 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.
’73 CLASS REUNION
The North Side High School Class of 1973 will hold a 30th class reunion on Saturday, November 29, 2003 from 7pm to midnight at the Holiday Inn Downtown. The cost per person is $30 before November 15, 2003 and $40 after the 15th. Please make checks payable to NSHS Alumni Association and address them to: Jone Jerraid, 2835 Devon Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46815.
FALL FESTIVAL
Covington Manor, 5700 Wilke Drive is celebrating their 25th Anniversary with a FALL FESTIVAL on November 1, 2003 from 9am to 4pm. This festival will include a craft show, a bake sale, a light lunch, and entertainment. The festival is open to the public. For more information, please call 432-7556.
RUMMAGE SALE
St. John Lutheran Church, Flatrock, 12012 Franke Road is having their fall rummage sale on Friday, October 24th, from 8am to 4pm and Saturday, October 25th from 8am to 12noon in the gymnasium. $2 a bag or as much as you want for $5 on Saturday morning. Many usable items.
MARCO’S PIZZA KICKS OFF WORLD FOOD DAY
To help increase awareness of World Food Day and Community Harvest Food Bank and its hunger relief programs throughout northeast Indiana, Marco’s Pizza will give away free pizza and Coca-Cola drinks from 11am until 7pm on Wednesday, October 15, 2003. No purchase is required. Each Marco’s Pizza store in the Fort Wayne area will give away a slice of pizza and a Coke to everybody who stops by. Cash and food donations to Community Harvest Food Bank will be accepted at that time but are not required. Marco’s locations are at: 1612 St. Joe Center Road, 1010 Spring Street, 5825 Maplecrest Road at St. Joe Center Road, and at 10349 Illinois Road (corner of Scott and Illinois).
FALL RUMMAGE AND BAKE SALE
Bethany Lutheran Church, 2435 Engle Road invites you to our Fall Rummage and Bake Sale on Saturday, October 18, 2003 from 8:30am to 2pm. Items to be sold are: Kids’ Clothing, Christmas Decorations, Coats, Boots, Shoes, Household Items, Baby Clothing, Jewelry, Women’s Clothing, Crafts, Men’s Clothing, and Toys. Homemade baked items are: bread, cookies, pies, cakes, and brownies.
SINGLE PARENT LIFE-ENRICHMENT CLASSES
Bethany Lutheran Church, 2435 Engle Road, offers Single Parent Life-Enrichment Classes. Thanks to a generous grant from the Lutheran Foundation, Bethany is able to offer a series of Life-Enrichment classes designed especially for the single parent. The next class will be October 9th from 6:30pm to 8pm at the church. The topic will be “Living on a Budget”. Free baby-sitting will be offered during the class. Classes will continue to be offered every other Thursday 6:30pm to 8pm as follows: October 23rd, “Nutritious Cooking on a Shoestring”; and November 6th, “Stress Management”. If you know of any single parents, please invite them to these classes. To enroll in any of these classes, or to volunteer as a baby-sitter, call 747-0713.
AUTUMN PUMPKIN PATCH
Robinson Chapel United Methodist Church is sponsoring an Autumn Pumpkin Patch. This fundraising project will benefit the United Methodist Church Fort Wayne District’s Habitat for Humanity 2003 project. We will be selling pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn, and corn stalks. The patch will be open October 15th-31st, Monday through Saturday, closed Sundays. Come and join us at our Pumpkin Patch at the corner of Tonkel and Union Chapel Roads. For more information call the church office at 484-1163.
FALL CRAFT BAZAAR
Who: Croninger Elementary School PTA
What: Craft Bazaar
When: Saturday, October 11, 2003 from 9am to 3pm
Where: 6700 Trier Road -East of Maplecrest
Featuring: Nelson’s PORT-A-PIT CHICKEN
Info: Call Julie at 493-1142 for more information or to rent a table.
WANTED – CRAFTERS
Crafters wanted for the bazaar at New Haven United Methodist Church on Saturday, December 6, 2003 from 9am to 3pm. Tables are available for $25. Call Becky Hayes at 260-749-1711, Mary McMaken at 260-657-1309, or the church office at 260-749-9565.
ST. THERESE HOLIDAY CRAFT FEST
When: Saturday, November 22, 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
What: Craft vendors, raffle, luncheon of homemade soups and sandwiches, delicious baked goods, and FREE gift wrapping
Where: St. Therese Church
Info: Table rental available for craft vendors.‑ Call JoEllen, 436-0995
WANTED: OLD
BASEBALL
MEMORABILIA
The Northeast Indiana Baseball Association is looking for baseball memorabilia (trophies, identified pictures, etc.). If you would like to donate for our baseball museum in the WWII Museum at Auburn, Indiana, contact Denver Howard, 6440 Fairfield, #110, Fort Wayne, or call 260-744-5636.
RENDEZVOUS
Where: SouthWest Conservation Club, 5703 Bluffton Road, Waynedale, IN
When: October 11 & 12, 2003
Who: All Buckskinners, Trappers, Traders, Indians, Craftsman, and the public are invited.
This Rendezvous is being held on the beautiful grounds of the SouthWest Conservation Club and the front yard of the historic Chief Richardville House in southwest Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Planned: Blackpowder Shoot, Hawk & Knife Throw, Bow Shoot, Women’s Skillet Toss, plus a Wooden Horse Race and Scavenger Hunt for the youngin’s and many more activities, to include a counsel fire on Saturday night. This is a pre-1840 Re-enactment with all events for camper participation only, the public is welcome to observe and ask questions.
There will be a primitive church service on Sunday morning. Singing and preaching being done by “Preacher Mike” Kaufman from the Fort Defiance Way. Everyone is invited. This is a family oriented function. Lots of fun things to see and do. This event is open to the public, Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm and it is FREE. For more information contact: Jim “Running Water” Shawver at (260) 623-6404.
SOUTHWEST
CONSERVATION CLUB
5703 Bluffton Road
Public Events Calendar
Fish and Tenderloin Supper Friday, October 17, 2003
5pm to 7:30pm
Trap and Skeet Shoot
Sunday, October 12 & 26, 2003 – 12:30pm to Close
FOX ISLAND TRAIL GUIDE TRAINING WORKSHOP #2
Who: All volunteer trail guides, those interested in becoming trail guides, and all other interested adults
What: Trail Guide Training Program with Chris Barlow-“Reptiles and Amphibians -Getting Ready for Winter”
When: Saturday, October 11, 2003 from 9am to 12noon (join us for coffee at 8am)
Where: Fox Island County Park Nature Center, 7324 Yohne Road
Info: Register by calling 449-3180 Bring a coffee mug and dress to be outdoors.
MUSIC AT TRINITY SERIES 2003-2004
Trinity Episcopal Church, 611 West Berry Street
November 9, 2003, 5pm – An afternoon of Voices and Violes
November 16, 2003, 5pm – James Sparrow, Clarinetist, in Recital
February 22, 2004, 5pm – Evensong – Sung by the Trinity Choirs
March 7, 2004, 5pm – Abendmusik: The Music of Buxethude – Directed by Dr. Melanie Bookout
May 14, 2004, 7:30pm Music for Four Hands and Two Feet – Duo keyboard music presented by Anita Cast and Wayne Peterson
June 6, 2004, 5pm – Eleganza Baroque Ensemble – Directed by Jacquie Loomis
Contact: Wayne Peterson at 260-423-1693, ext. 13 or precentorwayne@skyenet.net
FALL RUMMAGE AND BAKE SALE
Bethany Lutheran Church, 2435 Engle Road is having a Fall Rummage and Bake Sale Saturday, October 18, 2003 from 8:30am to 2pm with a Bag Sale at 1pm.
Items to be sold: Kids clothing, coats, shoes, baby clothing, women’s clothing, men’s clothing, Christmas decorations, boots, household items, jewelry, crafts, and toys. There will be homemade baked items for sale – bread, cookies, pies, cakes, and brownies.
NOVEMBER 1, 2003 CHRISTMAS CRAFT BOUTIQUE
The Precious Blood Rosary Society is renting table(s) for their November 1, 2003 Christmas Craft Boutique. Place your order now for choice position. For more information call Millie at 422-8766, Teresa at 385-4565, or Jeannette at 422-5870.
WALK TOWARD A CURE FOR BREAST CANCER
Who: American Cancer Society
What: Making strides against breast cancer 5K walk
When: Saturday, October 11, 2003 – registration 8:30am – walk begins 10am
Where: Headwaters Park West in downtown Fort Wayne
Details: This is the American Cancer Society’s rallying cry to raise awareness and dollars to fight breast cancer and help the fight against breast cancer by ensuring that research continues to yield progress, that more women know to protect themselves with annual mammograms, and that those diagnosed will have access to quality care and community support.
NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF INDIANA OFFERS FREE HEALTH SCREENING
The NKFI Northeast Regional Office in collaboration with St. Joseph Hospital is holding a free screening for high blood pressure, diabetes, and kidney disease at 700 Broadway on Wednesday, October 15, 2003 from 9am to 12:30pm. Call for an appointment at 800-382-9971.
EAGLE AERIE #248 NEWS
Kitchen Under New Management. Open bowling on October 15, 2003 – Join us every Friday for “All You Can Eat Fish” for only $6. Every Saturday come and enjoy steaks and ribs. Featuring 1/2 slab pork back rib dinner for $8.25, 8oz. NY Strip dinner for $6.50 or an 8oz. Top sirloin dinner for $7.50. All dinners include choice of baked potato or fries, vegetable, salad, and roll.
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.
BEN EZRA GROUP
First Presbyterian Church, 300 West Wayne Street, Fort Wayne, offers a program of fellowship and cards each Wednesday from 9:30am to 3pm – September through May. A hot lunch is served at noon for $3.50. Reservations are necessary. Call the church office at 426-7421 a week in advance to make your reservation. Card tables and cards provided; round up a foursome and come for fun, food, and fellowship! Retired people who like to play cards – inquire within.
LET’S GO SHOPPING
Chicago Christmas Shopping on December 6, 2003 – $30.00 per person. Tour includes: Round trip motor coach transportation, Continental breakfast, drop-off/pick-up at Marshall Field’s downtown or Michigan Avenue, and Taxes. Departs: 7am returns: 10pm – departs from Wells Fargo Bank – Northcrest – reservation/payment deadline: November 1, 2003. Sponsored by New Era Chapter American Business Women’s Association. Make checks payable to New Era Chapter. Questions? (260) 485-1690.
PORT-A-PIT ARTSOURCE OCTOBER FUNDRAISER
Celebrating our 10th Anniversary, we will be presenting:”A Lot . . . Of Art” – Saturday, October 11, 2003 from 10am to 4pm.
Artists will be displaying and selling their art on the ArtSource parking lot. Some of the artists will be demonstrating their talents as potters, custom jewelry makers, photographers, fabric artists, oil painters and much more. The event is free to the public. Port-A-Pit Chicken Dinners will be sold from 11am to 3pm. Cost of the dinners are $5 for one half chicken and 50 cents for pop. All proceeds from the dinners go to the operating cost of the Gallery and Learning Center. Call Karen Starn at 747-9834 for more information on purchasing tickets for the chicken dinners.
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.
HEALTH ISSUES PROGRAM
Who: Waynedale United Methodist Church
What: Topic: Breast Cancer and other Cancers Related to Women
When: Wednesday, October 22, 2003 at 7pm
Where: In the fellowship hall, 2501 Church Street
Speaker: An Oncology Nurse from the Women’s Cancer Center of Lutheran Hospital. She has many years of experience working with women and their families before, during, and after treatment for cancer. Everyone is Welcome.
CHRISTMAS CRAFT BOUTIQUE
The Most Precious Blood Rosary Society is renting table(s) now for the November 1, 2003 Christmas Craft Boutique. For choice position place, rent your table(s) now. For more information call Millie 422-8766, Teresa 385-4565 or Jeannette at 422-5870.
CHURCH BAZAAR (Date Correction)
Who: Bethel United Methodist Church
What: Holiday Bazaar
When: Saturday, November 1, 2003 from 9am to 3pm. Lunch served from 11am to 1pm
Where: 8405 Lima Road
Cost: Table Rental at $25 per table
Info: Call Kathy Smith at 497-0018 or church office at 489-3651
CHURCH BAZAAR
Who: The Waynedale United Methodist Women
What: Bazaar
When: Saturday, November 1, 2003 from 9am to 2pm
Where: Waynedale United Methodist Church
Info: The snack bar will be open from 10:30am until 2pm and will feature soups, salads, and homemade pies. There will be apple dumplings, homemade candy, famous hard candy, a bakeshop, homemade cookies for sale by the box and lots of craft vendors. Six-foot tables are available for rent at $20 each. Call Bronna Beth Boling, at 747-3541. All proceeds from the Bazaar will go toward “Pledge to Missions.”
YOUNG EAGLES FLIGHT RALLY
Where: Smith Field
When: Saturday, October 25, 2003 from 9am to 12noon
Who: Kids from 8 to 17
What: Free airplane rides for all youth ages 8 to 17, will be given by the pilots in EAA Chapter 2 at Smith Field
Info: The free airplane rides are EAA “Young Eagle Flights: celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Wright brothers’ first flight
For more information call Brad Hartz at 260-469-3222 or check our website at www.eaa2.org or E-mail us at bradhartz@eaa2.org
WAYNEDALE NUDISTS TO MEET
The next meeting of the Waynedale nudist club, “TANNIN’ BOTTOM”, will be Wednesday, October 15, 2003 at 6:37pm. The theme for this meeting is, “DECORATING WITHOUT COVERING UP”. The topic of discussion will be, “Going Natural In The Snow & How To Treat Frost Bite In Never Before Heard Of Places”. Food for this meeting will be furnished by our hosts Sven, Lena, Lars, and Brindle. We’re assured that the food is authentic Norwegian and it will be a serve-yourself Smorgasbord on slightly elevated tables for obvious reasons! Garald and Guido will be furnishing the drinks and desserts. Hot coffee and hot tea will not be available.
Our Annual Fall picnic/campout is still scheduled to be held at Possum Hollow, west of Akron, Indiana, just off State Route 14. Date and time to be announced. It will be a careful carry-in. Members are advised to bring protection against ticks, mosquitoes, poison ivy and sunburn. Remember: The suction cups in snakebite kits are designed to be used on arms and legs only.
This will be the last meeting of the season unless a vote is taken to continue through the winter. For those of you who can’t attend the picnic, watch this space for further announcements.
CHIEF JEAN BAPTIST RICHARDVILLE HOUSE OPEN
What: Chief Jean Baptist Richardville House ‘Open House’ and ‘Miami Indian Trading Post’
When: Saturday, November 1, 2003 from 9am to 6pm
Where: Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne, next to the Southwest Conservation Club in Waynedale
Admission: FREE
The public is welcome – no admission fee – Visitors may sample Indian pudding, fry bread, venison stew. Baked goods will also be available. Come tour the historical home of Chief Richardville and visit with his descendants.
THREE RIVERS GEM AND MINERAL SOCIETY
Beginning Friday, October 17, 2003 to Sunday, October 19, 2003, the 42nd annual Three Rivers Gem, Mineral, Jewelry, and Fossil Show will be open to the public at the Allen County 4-H Fairgrounds. Hours are 10-7, Friday and Saturday, 10-5 Sunday. School tours by appointment will be Friday, 9-2. This year’s theme is “Fabulous Fluorite and Fantastic Fluorenscence.” Enjoy working demonstrations, including a flint knapper on Sat-Sun., exhibits, dealers in minerals, gemstones, lapidary equipment, fossils and special kid’s activities. Admission is $2 for adults, High School students – $1. Children under 12 – free. There will be door prizes and special prize drawings. Free parking.
RUMMAGE SALE
The ladies of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 9909 Wayne Trace, will hold a Rummage Sale on Thursday, October 23 from 8am to 4pm and Friday, October 24, from 8am to 12noon. Friday is a SACK SALE. Emmanuel is located southeast of the I-469/Wayne overpass at the corner of Wayne Trace and Emmanuel Road.
SPENCERVILLE COVERED BRIDGE FESTIVAL
The Spencerville Covered Bridge Festival will take place October 9, 10, 11, & 12 in Spencerville, Indiana, home of the only covered bridge in DeKalb County, and one of the last remaining covered bridges in northern Indiana. The festival will include events and entertainment such as:
Don Warstler & The Country Boys, Magic Show with Jim Barron, 5K Walk/Run, Health, Safety and Awareness Program, Pumpkin Catapult Trials and Finals, Brad Compton in Concert, Car Smashing, Elk Tours, Beef & Noodle Dinner, Hog Roast, Pancake & Sausage Breakfast, Children’s games, Antique Tractor Display, Grand Parade, Blue Light Parade, Food Booths, High Hopes Clown Show, Hot Air Balloon, Duck Race, Petting Zoo, Powerhouse.
BASKET BINGO
Sigma Phi Gamma International Sorority. Inc. – Delta Rho Chapter, is sponsoring a Basket Bingo Fundraiser to benefit Easter Seals/ARC of NE Indiana. A Basket Bingo is a bingo where baskets and pottery are won instead of money. Our prizes were purchased from the Longaberger Company in Ohio and are All-American made.
What: A Basket Bingo to benefit Easter Seals/ARC of NE Indiana
When: Sunday, October 12, 2003 at 1pm – doors open at 11:30am.
Where: The Turner’s Clubhouse, 3636 Parnell Avenue next to Johnny Appleseed Park.
Cost: $20 in Advance, $25 day of bingo
Contact: Barbara Spreen at 744-0386 for info or tickets
SALE
Who: Christ United Methodist Church
What: U.M.W. Thrift Shop Sale
When: Saturday, October 11, 2003 from 8:30am to 1pm
Where: 1101 McKinnie Ave.
Info: Good Clothing, books, shoes, misc. New Items Added Every Month
FALL FESTIVAL
Who: Emmanuel Lutheran Church
What: Fall Festival with crafts, bed quilts, a cookie walk, baked goods, apple slices/caramel dip, plants, kid’s Christmas shop, second-time-around shop and caramel corn.
When: Saturday, October 25, 2003 from 9am to 2pm
Where: In the school gym 917 West Jefferson Boulevard
Why: Proceeds from this event will go toward air conditioning of Emmanuel’s sanctuary
Info: Lunch will be served from 11:30am to 2pm – Choice of bratwurst, sauerkraut, beef and noodles, German potato salad, hot dogs, potato chips, apple dumplings and beverages
CRAFT SHOW
Who: Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School
What: Annual Craft Show
When: December 6, 2003
Where: 11565 N. US Highway 27, Decatur
Info: Vendor tables are still available for the show contact 547-4229
CHRISTMAS CRAFT BOUTIQUE AND BAKE SALE
Who: Most Precious Blood Rosary Society
What: Boutique/Bake Sale
When: November 1, 2003 from 8:30am to 3:30pm
Where: In the church gym, 1529 Barthold
Info: Handicap accessible – door prizes every half hour
RUMMAGE SALE
Who: Women’s Guild of Peace Lutheran Church
What: Friday Rummage Sale – Saturday Bag Sale
When: Friday, October 24th from 9am to 5pm – Saturday, October 25, from 9am to 12noon
Where: 4900 Fairfield Avenue
UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS ANNOUNCES – “WOMEN AND HEART DISEASE WEEK”
Lydia Reynolds, a nursing student and a member of the Honors Program at the University of Saint Francis, has organized activities during the week of October 13 designed to educate the public about how heart disease affects women as her Service Learning Project for the Honors Program.
“I think that many women are unaware of the risks when it comes to heart disease,” Reynolds said. “You hear a lot about other conditions, like osteoporosis and breast cancer, but heart disease does not get the attention, through it is the number one cause of death in women.”
The Student Nurses Association will sponsor a blood drive in the Doermer Center Nursing Lab, off Leesburg Road, on Monday, October 13 from 9am to 3pm. There will also be a special presentation about Women and Heart Diseases in Gunderson Auditorium in the Achatz Hall of Science off Leesburg Road on Thursday, October 16, from 4pm to 6pm. Both of these events are free and open to the public. For more information, contact: Rene DePew, Faculty Mentor, at 260-434-7633 or rdepew@sf.edu or Reynolds at 260-434-3136 or lideuh@hotmail.com.
CRAFT SHOW
Heritage High School, 13608 Monroeville Road, Monroeville, will be holding a PTO Craft Show, Saturday, November 1 from 9am to 3pm. The Wrestling Club will be serving breakfast and lunch items. Table/space rental is still available – 16ft for $30 or 8ft for $25. Call Cindy B. at 260-639-6037.
CTS SPONSORS 3K RUN/WALK
The campus of Concordia Theological Seminary (CTS) is used not just by its students, but also by many of the area Lutheran elementary schools for various sporting events.‑ In an effort to improve the facilities for seminary students, the Lutheran Schools Athletic Association (LSAA) events, and the Fort Wayne community, CTS is sponsoring the St. Joe River Run, Saturday, October 25, 2003.‑Participants in the 3K run/walk will help in this fundraising effort by
obtaining pledges from sponsors.‑The day begins with registration at 8:00 a.m.‑ Registration for adults is $15 ($18 after October 15), for students it is $8 with no pledges or free if the student obtains $50 in pledges, and a fee of $40 for a family of three or four.‑ Those who pre-register will also receive a free t-shirt.‑ There will be an Early Bird Run at 8:30 a.m. with the 3K run/walk beginning at 9:20 a.m.‑ Participants under 10 years old are encouraged to run in the Little Tykes Run at 10:30 a.m.‑ The day’s festivities end with awards at 11:15 a.m. and a hog roast at 11:45 a.m.
Mark your calendar now and make plans to bring the whole family to
participate in the St. Joe River Run on Saturday, October 25, 2003.‑ For
additional information and to receive pledge forms, contact Karen Fuelling at 452-2266.
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