COMMUNITY CALENDAR 2/18/2004
SUMMER CAMP AND OPPORTUNITIES FAIR
What: Canterbury School Opportunities Fair
When: Sunday, March 7th, from noon until 4pm
Where: Jorgensen Family YMCA, 10313 Aboite Center Road
The event is free and open to all in Fort Wayne and surrounding communities and is co-sponsored by WPTA-TV 21 and the Jorgensen Family YMCA. For more information contact Monica Nixon at 260-436-8786 ext. 2030
TRAP AND SKEET SHOOT
Where: Southwest Conservation Club
When: Sunday, February 29, 2004, 12:30pm until close
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
FISH FRY
When: Saturday, February 21st from 4-7pm
Where: St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 16933 Thiele Rd.
What: All You Can Eat Fish by Ed Fox
Cost: $6.50 9yrs to adult, $3 ages 6-8, 5 and under Free
Carry Out Available
FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP MEETS
Where: Kingston Residence, 7515 Winchester Road
When: second Wednesday of each month from 3-4pm
What: This group will offer support, education on resources, and provide training materials to family caregivers
For More Info: contact Pattie 747-1523
EDWARDS PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS TWO BY TWO
When: Friday, February 13th & Saturday, February 14th (Doors opening at 6:30pm, dinner at 7:00pm, and the show starts at 8:00pm)
Sunday the 15th & Sunday the 22nd (Doors opening at 1:00pm, lunch at 1:30pm and the show at 2:30pm)
Where: Simpson United Methodist Church, 2501 South Harrison Street
The dinner includes: Coleslaw & Cheese Soup, Raspberry Chicken, Baked Potato, Green Beans Almondine, Carrots, and Cake
By Richard Rogers and Martin Charnin. Produced through special arrangements through Rodgers and Hammerstein, NY, NY
ALLEN COUNTY COURTHOUSE OPEN TO VIEW
When: Beginning February 1st, from 1-4pm
Where: Allen County Courthouse, 715 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne
Open to the Public
No reservations required
For tours call Mary 449-4246
A donation of $2 per person is suggested
DAYTONA TAILGATE PARTY
When: Sunday, February 15, starting at noon
Where: American Legion Post #241, 7605 Bluffton Road
What: Nascar Raffle: filled cooler, Jeff Gordon Jacket, mugs, and door prizes
Who: Sponsored by the Women’s Auxiliary Post #241
Meat provided by Auxiliary, please bring a dish to pass
All proceeds going to IN Soldiers and Sailors Children’s Home, Knightstown, IN
747-7851
HEADWATERS PARK ICE RINK HOURS
When: Monday-Thursday noon-8pm, Fri., Sat., & Sun noon-10pm
Cost: $4 adults, $2 children, $2 skate rental
Where: Headwaters Park East Festival Plaza
Parking is free.
GRAB SOME FRIENDS, BREAK OUT THE BOWLING BALL
What: 24th ANNUAL BOWL FOR KIDS’ SAKE EVENT
When: February 27-29
Where: Pro Bowl West, 1455 Goshen Avenue
Why: Funds raised go to support the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters
More Information: J. Springer 456-1600 bowlforkidssakeallen.kintera.org
In addition: Free food, door prizes
PUBLIC SKATING
Where: Lakeside and Reservoir Park
When: 4pm-7pm weekdays and 1pm-6pm weekends
A red light or flag at the event means unsafe conditions
PUBLIC SKIING
Where: Lindenwood Nature Preserve
When: 9am – 4pm, Wednesdays through Saturdays
Call ahead for conditions to 427-6740
Ski rental available
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.
FREE PERSONAL TAX COUNSELING AND PREPARATION
AARP Tax-Aide Program for the 2004 tax season will provide free personal income tax counseling and tax form preparation to middle and low-income tax payers, with special attention to those 60 and older.
Those seeking tax assistance should bring their last tax return, real estate tax paid receipt, and all 2003 tax forms W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, 1099-INT, 1099B, 1099-MISC, SSA-1099, and RRB-1099’s with them.
There will be five locations in the Southwest quadrant:
(1) Fort Wayne Community Center, 233 West Main Street, Monday thru Friday, 8:30 to 12:30, February 5 to April 15
(2) Aboite Library, 5630 Coventry Lane 12 noon to 4pm, February 2 to April 12
(3) Shawnee Library 5600 Noll Dr., Wednesdays 11-3pm, February 4 to April 14
(4) Waynedale Library, 2200 L. Huntington Rd., Tuesday noon to 4pm, February 3 to April 13
(5) Hessen Cassel Library, (moved to) League for the Blind, 5821 S. Anthony Blvd., Tuesdays 9- 1pm, February 3 to April 13
DO YOU BELONG IN THE ZOO?
What: Zoo Volunteer
When: Volunteer Job Fair, Tuesday, March 2, 6pm
Where: Diehm Museum, Franke Park Drive
What: Gift Shop-Teaching Kids-or whatever you choose
Contact: Karen Lemire at 427-6828 or volunteer@kidszoo.org
SOUTHSIDE BUSINESS GROUP
Where: Atz Ice Cream Shoppe, 211 E. Tillman
When: Thursday at 5:30pm
Meal: $5 per person
ST. PATRICK PARISH 10TH ANNUAL ASH WEDNESDAY FISH FRY
When: Wednesday, February 25th from 4:30pm-7:30pm
Where: St. Patrick Parish, 2118 S. Harrison Street
What: All the fish you can eat dinner, catered by Ed Fox
Fish, Potatoes, Coleslaw, Applesauce, Roll with butter, dessert and drink
Cost: Adults: $6.50, children 5-12yrs. $4.50, under 5 Free
Carryouts will be available
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. Ray McCune, The Waynedale News
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.
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
SUNRISE TO SUNSET
What: hiking, cross-country skiing, bird watching
Where: Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Road
Call: 427-6008 or just stop by for a visit
AMERICAN RED CROSS
What: Blood Donation
Where: 1212 East California Road
When: Mon 11:30am-7pm, Tues-Thurs 11:30am-6pm, Fri & Sat 8am-noon
For more information or appointments, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.
Walk-ins Welcome!
HOMEWORK
QUESTIONS!
Who: Middle & High School students
What: Math and science homework
Where: Allen County Public Library Young Adult Services, 900 Webster St
When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays from 6-8pm
For More Info: 421-1255
ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH CHAPEL
When: 6:30am-4:30pm
What: 5 days a week private prayer & meditation
Where: 442 E. Jefferson Blvd
Mass at 8:30am, Monday – Saturday
ST. THERESE BINGO
When: Tuesdays
Where: 2304 Lower Huntington Road
Early Birds: 6:30pm
Regular Bingo: 7pm
SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST CLUB “Friend of Youth”
When: Every Tuesday from 7-8am
Where: Atz Restaurant, 211 E. Tillman Road
Contact: Devon Mathias
747-5468
OVERCOMERS
OUTREACH
Who: People suffering from addictions & affected family members thru Christ-centered 12-step support groups
Where: South Wayne United Methodist Church, 3500 South Wayne Ave.
When: Thursdays 7-8pm
More Info: 745-2933
SKI LINDENWOOD
When: Beginning January 7th, Wednesday – Saturday, 9am-4pm
What: Cross-country skiing as soon as we have 4-inch snow base
Skis are available for rent at the office at the park entrance
Who: Ages 6 and up
Cost: $2/day Trail Fee, if you bring your own skis; Ski Rental (per hour) Ages 13+ $4, Under 12 $3
TOPS
Take Off Pounds Sensibly
Who: Chapter Members Meet Monday Evenings at 7pm
Where: Waynedale United Methodist Church, 2501 Church St.
Contact: Genetta 747-5742
DEPRESSION SUPPORT MEETS
When: 2nd and 4th Thursday each month at 6pm
Where: Hope Missionary Church, 429 E. Dustman Road, Bluffton
What: Open to anyone suffering with depression, bi-polar, anxiety, or has a friend or loved one who does
Cost: Free but donations are accepted
824-1844 or 694-6371 for more information
SENIOR CLUB MEETS
Where: St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 16931 Thiele Road
When: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month, 9:15am
What: Devotions, lunch and fellowship shared
Group also sews lap robes for church and community. All seniors welcome.
Call: 622-4886 or 622-6837
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.
AMERICAN RED CROSS IN NEED OF DISASTER VOLUNTEERS
Who: The American Red Cross of Northeast Indiana
What: Immediate need for volunteers for the Single Family Disaster Team in Allen County
The Single Family Disaster Team is responsible for assisting families forced from their homes by disasters such as fires, floods or winter storms. The Single Family Disaster team works with families to meet their immediate needs such as food, clothing and shelter.
Disaster Team members are on-call a minimum of one week every other month. All disaster training is offered at no cost, and books and supplies are provided. For more information about joining the Single Family Disaster Team, call the American Red Cross of Northeast Indiana at 1-800-513-2599, ext. 0 or (260) 484-9336, ext. 0.
CHILI/HOT DOG SUPPER
When: Saturday, February 21st, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Where: St. Therese Hall
What: Chili & Hot Dog supper with Luers Salad, Applesauce, Chips and Drink
Cost: Adults $5.50, Children 12 & under $3.50
Come join us for Mass and stay for dinner!
GARDENING STEP-BY-STEP
What: Master Gardener Gardening seminars
When: February 25-29
Where: Home and Garden Show
Learn about herbs, perennial and annual flowers, landscape design, trees, lawn care, pruning, and so much more! Master Gardeners and other area experts will offer the seminars each day at the show. For more information, contact the Allen County Extension office at 260- 481- 6826.
FREE HEALTH SCREENING
Who: The National Kidney Foundation of Indiana, in conjunction with Parkview Woman’s Health Center
What: Screening for high blood pressure, diabetes and kidney disease
Where: Parkview Woman’s Health Center, 1123 Parkview Plaza Drive, Suite 200, Ft. Wayne
When: March 15th, 2004, from 1pm to 7:30pm
Please call 260-672-6500 for an appointment
MAKE IT AND TAKE IT ART CLUB
Where: Elmhurst Church of the Nazarene, 2951 Sandpoint Road
When: Every 3rd Saturday, starting February 21st,
3-4pm
Cost is 25 cents per child each time they attend. Sponsored by Fort Wayne Art Source through a grant from Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne. For more information call Karen Starn at 747-9834
NOTRE DAME SMOKER
What: 8th Annual Notre Dame Football Smoker
When: Sunday, February 29th 12:30-5:30pm
Where: St. Joe Hessen Cassel Activities Center
Stag only, Admission $10 at the door, sponsored by St. Joe Hessen Cassel Knights of Columbus
BROASTED FISH DINNER
Who St. Joseph Hessen Cassel Knights of Columbus
What: Drive-thru carry out dinner
Where: Hessen Cassel Hall
When: February 13th from 4pm to 7pm
Menu is broasted fish, sides and dinner roll for $6
CARNIVAL
Who: St. Joseph Hessen Cassel 8th grade
When February 20th from 6-8pm
Where: In the gym
Enjoy good food, games, win many prizes, and raffle drawings. Bring family and friends for a great time. The carnival benefits the 8th grade class trip to Washington DC.
MEDICARE QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Are you wondering what Medicare covers and what it will cost you? Or are you retiring soon and want to know how Social Security works? Are you a senior who needs prescription drug help? Do you want to understand your rights under Medicare? The Indiana Medicare partners will conduct Free Medicare Education Programs throughout the state at local hospitals. Meeting time for Fort Wayne will be March 19th from 9am until noon, at St. Joseph Hospital.
ROLLING THUNDER
What: Rolling Thunder Meeting
Where: AMVETS Post 33
When: 3rd Sunday 11:34 am
FORT WAYNE ARTISTS GUILD MEETING
What: Fort Wayne Artists Guild February Meeting
Where: Concordia Lutheran High School, 1601 St. Joe River Drive
When: February 18th prospective member screening at 6:30pm
Members may bring current work and participate in a still-life drawing session. Guests and prospective members are welcome. For more information contact Pat Huelle at 260-492-7244.
ST. PATRICK’S DINNER AND DANCE
Who: Scottish Rite and Mizpah Shrine
What: 4th annual St. Patrick’s Dinner and Dance
When: March 13th in the Valencia Ballroom of the Scottish Rite Center 6:30 7:30pm
Prior to the festivities, the public is invited to attend the annual “Painting the River Green,” sponsored by the Fort Wayne Fire Department.
BEAN DINNER
What: Waynedale Order of the Eastern Star Bean Dinner
Where: 7039 Elzey Avenue
When: March 6th 2004, 4:30-7:30pm
Menu: Bean soup and cornbread, slaw and homemade deserts
Cost: All You Can Eat, $5 adults, $2.50 children under 12
Come enjoy the fellowship and good food
COME AS YOU ARE
What: Community Church
Where: 7910 South Anthony Blvd.
Who: Pastor Peter Doseck of Only Believe Ministries
When: Sunday February 15th, 6:30pm
Church nursery will be open
ELMHURST LITTLE LEAGUE SIGNUPS
Elmhurst Little League will have baseball and girl’s softball signups on Saturdays, February 21st and 28, from 9:00am to 2:00pm at the Southwest Fire District Station, 7100 Old Trail Road. Please bring a copy of the player’s birth certificate and proof of residency (utility bill, driver’s license). Elmhurst Little League offers baseball and softball programs for girls and boys age 5-18. Registration fees: T-ball (age 5-6) $25; Prep (age 6-8) $80; Minor (age 8-12) $80; Major (age 9-12) $80; Junior (age13-14) $80; Senior (age 15-16) $80; any Big League (age 17-18) will be referred to District 10 for team information. Fundraiser information and product will also be distributed at registration. Questions? Call Pat Lee 672-8099 or Julie Crouch 747-2921.
For registration fees there is a $120 limit for a 2-player family and a $140 limit for a 3+ player family. Senior League registration fee is $100 (no fundraiser for this league). Fees are payable at registration.
DINNER AND MUSICAL VARIETY SHOW
What: Calvary United Methodist Church Dinner and Musical Variety Show
When: February 28th at 6:30pm
Where: Baer Field Thruway at Winchester Road
Tickets $7 for adults and $4 for children under 13
Deadline for reservations is February 23rd
> Read More Information About Us
> More Articles Written By Our Staff
- Celebrating 20 Years Of Community At The Stand - April 12, 2024
- First Positive Case Of Chronic Wasting Disease In Indiana - April 12, 2024
- Southwest Allen County Schools Embark On Major Tree Plantings - April 12, 2024