COMMUNITY CALENDAR 12/24/2003
LIVING NATIVITY
Where: Bethany Lutheran Church, 2435 Engle Road
When: Friday, December 19th between 5pm and 7pm
Free refreshments served.
FOX ISLAND WINTER DAYCAMP
Deadline: Send in form by December 20th
Who: Ages 6-11 spend the day (9am-5pm) at Fox Island, Yohne Road
For more information call 449-3180
FOX ISLAND WINTER OLYMPICS/ANIMAL DETECTIVE
When: Monday, December 29th and Tuesday, December 30th
Who: Naturalist Christian Schult and Sarah Hendricks
Where: Fox Island, Yohne Road
Activities, games, crafts, lunch and snack is $30 per camper per day. Dress for the weather. Cross-country skiing weather permitting.
COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK COLLECTING
Many people are needing to ask for food help for the first time in their lives due to the flood and many job losses in our area. ‑The food bank has been collecting food and turkeys since before Thanksgiving to meet the needs of its member agencies throughout its 9-county service area of northeast Indiana. ‑This year Community Harvest was given requests for 6,500 turkeys for Thanksgiving and Christmas distributions. ‑Community Harvest still needs to procure 1,600 turkeys to meet the requests for Christmas distributions. ‑Anyone wishing to donate a frozen turkey and/or nonperishable food item may bring it to the food bank at 999 E. Tillman Road, Monday – Friday 7:30am – 5:00pm or Saturday 8:00am to 2:00pm. ‑For more information, call 447-3696. ‑Turkeys will be accepted until noon on Christmas Eve. ‑Community Harvest will be closed from noon on December 24 until 7:30am on Monday, December 29.
EDWARDS
PRODUCTION
AUDITION PLANNED
Edwards Productions is having a mass audition. It is scheduled on January 4, 2003 at 7pm, at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory. This will be the only audition date for all of their winter/spring shows. They are looking for over 75 actors for the first three shows for their 2004 season. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! They are also looking for anyone interested in Two by Two, Spoon River Anthology, or Wally’s Cafe. Edwards Productions is very excited by the offerings and opportunities for their actors and actresses and also for anyone interested in behind the scenes! Auditions will consist of getting to know Edwards Productions and their processes, meeting the auditioners, reading a small section of a play, and for those interested in the musical, and singing 16 measures of a song. Call 260-496-9291 for more information.
ABOITE LUTHERAN CHURCH ANNOUNCES NEW SERVICE TIMES
Aboite Lutheran Church, 10312 Aboite Center Road has changed service times. Services now begin Sunday at 8:30am, 10:15am, and Monday at 7pm. Kids Konnection (Sunday School) begins at 10:15am Sunday mornings. Nursery care is offered for infants through 4-year olds for all services.
DIVINE SERVICES
Bethany Lutheran Church, 2435 Engle Road, will have a Divine service at 9am, Thursday, January 1st, 2004.
PRAYER BREAKFAST
Bethany Lutheran Church, 2435 Engle Road, will have a free men’s prayer breakfast at 8am on Saturday, January 17, 2003. For more information call 747-0713.
CHURCHES COMBINE TO PRESENT MUSICAL
What: “Two From Galilee,” a grand-scale Broadway style Christmas musical
When: Friday, December 19 and Saturday, December 20 at 7:30pm
Where: Scottish Rite Center
The production is a collaboration of First Assembly of God and Calvary Temple. The proceeds from ticket sales will benefit local Matthew 25 Health and Dental Clinic. “Two From Galilee” is written by Robert Sterling and Karla Worley and based upon the book by Marjorie Holmes. It tells the love story of Mary and Joseph, as well as the divine destiny for their lives as the earthly parents of Jesus. The orchestra is conducted by Benny Ferguson, worship pastor at Calvary Temple.
Cost: Tickets $10 each and sold at Anchor Room Bookstore, Calvary Temple and First Assembly of God.
More Information: Contact Bob Parent, 482-3508
SPONSORING
PAGEANTS
The 2004 Miss Fort Wayne Scholarship Pageant is seeking entrants ages 17 to 24 who attend college in Allen County, reside in Allen County and attend college elsewhere, or are in their senior year of high school. Contestants must complete and return paperwork by December 31, 2003 and attend an orientation workshop February 15, 2004. The pageant will be on March 7th in the South Side High School Performing Arts Center. The winner will compete at the Miss Indiana Pageant in Terre Haute in June.
WANTED! VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST SENIOR CITIZENS
The AARP Tax-Aide program needs your help in assisting Senior Citizens to prepare their Federal and/or State of Indiana Tax Returns. After training by an IRS Instructor, the counselors are assigned to a site in Allen County. We ask the volunteer to work forty (40) hours during the tax season (2 February to 15 April 2004). To sign up or seek additional information, please call Bill Knorr at 260-486-5654 or Virgil Guebard at 260-747-3256.
WHAT DO YOU DO WITH FURNITURE AND OTHER THINGS YOU DON’T WANT?
Seeking to alleviate the problems of the homeless, Vincent House, 2827 Holton Avenue (456-4172) provides shelter, care, advocacy, affordable housing and support services for homeless families as these families build strength and strive to become independent, productive members of the community. Rooted in a belief in God, and under the direction of a diverse board, Vincent House seeks to affirm the dignity of life for all served. In doing so, The Vincent Village Outlet Store has opened at 918 E. Pontiac where families in the Vincent Village program can pick out furnishings for their home at no cost. We are in need of gently used furniture, appliances and household items. We especially need beds (twin) and dressers. Your donations help Vincent House provide comfortable, safe, and affordable housing for homeless families in Fort Wayne. Call 456-4172 to schedule an appointment to visit our showroom or schedule a pick-up, if you wish to donate furnishings.
We have special needs also – diapers in all sizes – wipes – adult/child Tylenol, no-alcohol cold medication – coffee/sugar – paper plates, napkins, paper towels, hair care products for Afro-Americans, anti-bacterial hand soap, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, bleach, hats, gloves, mittens, and boots for children.
BEN EZRA GROUP CARD PARTY
FUN-FOOD-FELLOWSHIP
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.
PAGEANTS TO BE HELD AT SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
The Miss Fort Wayne Scholarships for Women program will sponsor these pageants March 5, 2004 in the South Side High School Performing Arts Center: Little Miss Fort Wayne (ages 6 to 9), Miss Pre-Teen Fort Wayne (ages 10 to 13) and Miss Teen Fort Wayne (ages 14 to 16), all open to Allen County residents or students of dance or gym schools in Allen County who reside elsewhere. Interested candidates for all pageants can call 625-3208, 260-925-5692 or 1-877-368-6443 or visit
www.missfortwayne.com.
EAGLE AERIE #248 NEWS
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.
“Attorneys continually seek ways to make the judicial system and the law less intimidating for Indiana’s citizens. This program is an excellent opportunity for ISBA members to educate the community on the law and for the public to get answers to their legal questions,” Sherrill Wm. Colvin, ISBA president and an attorney from Fort Wayne, Indiana said. For more information, please visit www.inbar.org or call the ISBA at 1-800-266-2581.
Info: Justin Johnson, Gallery Director 434-7586 or jljohnson@sf.edu
BOOKS NOW AVAILABLE
Autographed copies of my new book, HOW TO EAT A WILD GREEN PANCAKE and other humorous tales, will be available for purchase at The Waynedale News office, 2700 Lower Huntington Road. The price is $19.50. They make great Christmas gifts – Give Your Loved Ones The Gift Of Laughter.
Ray McCune, Associate Editor The Waynedale News
WISH LIST: Water cooler (hot and cold) with paper cups, Office supplies, Crock pot, Television for Playroom (25″ – 27″) with rolling TV cart, DVD and VHS player with movies (rated G), Board games, Crayons, Books and Magazines, Portable crib with mattress, mattress cover and sheets, Plastic or wood coat/clothes hangers, Individual serving-size packs of food items to stock pantry, Cleaning supplies, Polaroid camera and film, Digital camera. Specific bedding and kitchenware list is available by calling Children’s Hope Hospitality House at (260) 459-8550. Children’s Hope Hospitality House, 7922 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46804 – www.childrenhopfw.org – childrenshopefw@comcast.net.
FOX ISLAND SEEKING HISTORICAL ROOTS
This is an on-going event. Fox Island County Park is seeking people who can help us learn more about the history of the land. We would like to know who was here, what people did, what they saw and heard, and more. If you remember what was here before Fox Island became a county park, or know someone who does, please contact us at 449-3180. Bob Dispenza and Sarah Hendricks eagerly await your stories. You can also write to us here at the park: 7324 Yohne Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46809. Help us preserve our historical heritage. We hope to hear from you soon.
LIVING WITH GRIEF DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON
Individuals and families who have experienced the death of a loved one may struggle with intensified feelings of pain and other emotions during the holiday season. “Handling Your Grief During the Holidays” is a free brochure offered by Klaehn, Fahl, & Melton Funeral Home with helpful advice on how to cope with feelings of grief during the holiday season.
The brochure suggests ways to handle the mixture of stressful, but very normal feelings—feelings that often make families wish to avoid the season altogether. “Handling Your Grief During the Holidays” offers hope and comfort for all who are grieving.
To obtain a free copy of “Handling Your Grief During the Holidays” stop by Klaehn Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, 420 W. Wayne St., or call 260-424-1525.
ANNUAL DAY OF GROWTH
Who: Waynedale United Methodist Women
What: Annual Day of Growth Event
When: Saturday, January 17th, 2003
Where: Waynedale United Methodist Church, 2501 Church Street, Waynedale
Theme: “Leaving A Lasting Legacy”
Speaker: Becca Widmer
Reservations send to: Bronna Beth Boling, 7726 Lafayette Ctr. Rd., Yoder, IN 46798 or phone her at 747-3541. Deadline for reservations is Tuesday, January 13th.
RECEPTION FOR THE FACULTIES OF THE ART DEPARTMENTS
Who: The University of St. Francis, and Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne
When: Friday, January 16, 2004 from 7-9pm
Where: 437 East Berry Street
Contact: Betty Fishman, Executive Director 424-7195
What: Opening Reception presenting the artwork of the members of the faculties of the 2 major art departments in Fort Wayne. An opportunity to view the artwork (painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, visual communication, metalcraft and printmaking) of teachers as an artist.
Sponsored by: Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne, Regional Partnership grant from IAC and Members of Artlink, The Morrill Charitable Foundation.
ALLEN COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
When: December 10, 2003 at 7pm
Where: Aboite Branch Library, 5630 Coventry Lane
What: Meeting and refreshments at 6:30pm
ALLEN COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY-COMPUTER USERS’ GROUP
When: December 17, 2003 at 7pm
Where: Aboite Branch Library, 5630 Coventry Lane
Visitors are welcome
BATTLE FOR BLOOD: HATS OFF TO HEROES!
When: Continuing through December 24th
Where: American Red Cross, 1212 E. California Road (across from the Memorial Coliseum)
Hours: M-Th 7am-7pm, Fri & Sat 7am-3pm, Wed, Dec. 24th 7am-1pm
If you are at least 18 years of age, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and are in good health, you may be eligible to donate blood. Please call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE, 1-800-448-3543 to schedule your donation appointment and receive an American Red Cross baseball cap so you can tip your cap to local heroes. Remember to bring your ID. Walk-ins Welcome!
BIRD OBSERVATION
Where: Fox Island, Yohne Road
When: Saturdays & Sundays from 9am-noon
More infor: Call Jodi Leamon, 449-3180
CHURCH SERVICES
Where: Church of Christ, 3421 Thurber Ave, Waynedale
When: Sundays 9am Bible Study, 10am & 6:30pm Services
Radio program on WGL, 1250AM, each Sunday from 7-7:30am
Call 747-2637 for information.
GOLDEN KIWANIS
Meets every Thursday at 11:30am at Atz IceCream Shoppe on Tillman Road
WALKERS WELCOME!
Where: Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 1819 Reservation Drive in the new Family Life Center
When: every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday beginning at 8am
Mrs. Betty Rekeweg checks your blood pressure before & after walking, if desired. A five-minute devotion is provided prior to the start of the program after which a person can walk as long as they desire.
HORSE WORKSHOPS 2004 HORSEMAN’S CONFERENCE
Where: Allen County Purdue Extension, 4001 Crescent Ave
Hosted by: Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine
When: Friday, January 16th and Saturday, January 17, 2004
What: Friday Special seminar focusing on the soundness and structure of horse’s legs and hoofs. Proper care for horses, along with management information, land-use, disease, and much more.
Cost: $150, if registered prior to January 5th for the Friday Seminar and $65 for the Saturday General Sessions.
More Information: Contact Purdue Extension Office at 481-6826
TWELFTH NIGHT BANQUET
Bethany Lutheran Church invites you to celebrate the Epiphany of our Lord on Tuesday, January 6, 2004 with a traditional Twelfth Night Banquet at 6pm followed by Divine Service at 7:30pm. For more information call 747-0713.
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