COMMUNITY CALENDAR 5/12/2004
THE CONTINUING RELEVANCE OF THE CIVIL WAR
Who: John Auld
Why: A continuing adult education program, free and open to the public.
What: Will speak on “ how the Civil War continues to live on today, affecting the issues of race and regionalism.
When: Sunday, May 23 at 10 am
Where: Fort Wayne Unitarian Universalistic Meeting House, 5310 Old Mill Road
TIGER CUBS BORN AT ZOO
Who: Chrissie, a 4-year-old mother, gave birth to three Sumatran tiger cubs
Why: Because that’s the way Mother Nature works
What: So far, everything has gone well,” says General Curator Mark Weldon. “Right now, things are going as expected. Mom is licking them, and they’re moving around
Where: The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo.
Sumatran tiger cubs are born blind and helpless, and rely completely on their mother’s care for the first five to six months of life. They usually weigh only two to three pounds at birth.
The zoo will be open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. until October 10. Admission is $7.50 for adults, $5.00 for children age 2-14 and for seniors over age 60. Babies under age 2 and Zoo Society Members are admitted free.
FISH AND TENDERLOIN SUPPER OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Where: Southwest Conservation Club
When: Friday, 7 and 21 May 2004, 5 Until 7:30 PM
TRAP & SKEET SHOOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Where: Southwest Conservation Club
When: Sunday, 9 and 30 May 2004, 12:30 PM Until Close
ARCHERY SHOOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Where: Southwest Conservation Club
When: Sunday, 2 May 2004, Season Opener, Sunday, 16 May 3D-Archery Shoot, 10AM – 2PM
CELEBRATE FIBER ART FUN
Where: Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Road
What: Celebration of America’s traditional textile art and production
When: May 8th, 9am– 8pm and May 9th, 10am– 4pm
Why: Join the Parks and Recreation Department for a free two- day celebration of traditional fiber arts at Salomon Farm. The family fun begins. Participate in “hands-on” activities such as a farm animal petting zoo, pony and hay rides, and children’s arts and crafts; watch sheep shearing, spinning and weaving, listen to stories and local folk music artists, and enjoy Amish produce and other foods. Members from the Indiana Sheep Association will demonstrate their arts and sell their natural wares to the public. Parking and admission are free – so bring your family and enjoy a day on the farm!
EVENING PRIMROSE GARDEN CLUB
What: Annual Plant Sale
When: May 22nd from 10am-1pm
Where: Covington Plaza Shopping Center, 6300 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Perennials, bulbs, and herbs from member gardens.
CANTATA & STEAK DINNER
Who: Calvary United Methodist Church
Where: 6301 Winchester Road
When: Sunday May 16th 9:30am
What: The Cantata theme will be “With Liberty & Justice For All”
PLANT SALE
Who: Master Gardeners and Landscapers
Where: Allen County Extension Office, 4001 Crescent Ave.
When: May 22nd, 1-4pm
Plants to be offered for sale include daylilies, hostas, painted ferns, hydrangeas, vegetables, and houseplants.
ANNUAL SPRING FLOWER SALE
Who: St Therese Music Department
What: Hanging Baskets, Bedding Flats, Potted Plants, and Geranium Trees
People may purchase coupons at the school office. Coupons can be redeemed at Broadview Greenhouse any time from May 8th through Memorial Day
POSTAL FOOD DRIVE
Who: National Association of Letter Carriers
When: Saturday, May 8th
What: One-Day Food Drive
Why: To help the letter carriers help the community
Please place a food donation by your mailbox. Your letter carrier will pick it up and deliver it to your local food bank
ST. THERESE BINGO
When: Tuesdays
Where: 2304 Lower Huntington Road
Early Birds: 6:30pm
Regular Bingo: 7pm
MOTHER’S DAY DANCE
Who: Elmhurst Music Boosters, featuring the EHS Jazz Ensemble
When: Saturday, May 8th, from 6:30pm-10pm
Where: Elmhurst High School, 3829 Sandpoint Road
Tickets available at the door for $6 each or 2 for $10
IPFW SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES HONORS STUDENT
Kristi Loy received the Outstanding Audiology and Speech Science Award, which is given for tutoring and recognition as a candidate for graduation distinction
ED FOX FISH AND CHICKEN FRY
Who: First Christian Church, Petit & Calhoun
When: May 15th, 4-7pm
Cost: Adults $6, children 6-12-$4, 5 & under-free
BASEBALL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Who: Northeast Indiana Baseball Hall of Fame to will induct Daisy Briggs, Matt Kinzer, Olan Smith and Tom Zahn
When: May 22nd, 6:30pm
Where: Dean Kruse, WWII Museum, Auburn, Indiana
Master of Ceremonies will be Sports director Kent Horman, and Keynote speaker will be Saint Louis Browns 20-game winner Ned Garver. Deadline to purchase tickets will be May 17th. Call 744-5636 for more information.
SPRING CRAFT SHOW AND PORT-A-PIT BBQ CHICKEN
When: Saturday, May 15th, 11am-4pm
Where: Grace Episcopal Church, 10010 Aurora Place, in the Lakes of Liberty Mills
BLOOD DRIVE
When: May 24, 3-7pm
Who: Sponsored by the Red Cross
Where: Calvary United Methodist Church, 6301 Winchester Road
Why: To help Ben Ehrsam, a member of Boy Scout Troop 38, complete a community project, in a quest for his Eagle Scout award. For reservations call Ben at 485-3728, walk-ins welcome.
TEAMSTER RETIREES MEETING
Who: Teamster Local 414
What: Retirees monthly meeting
When: May 18th at 1:00pm
Where: 414 Union Hall
Bring your sense of humor. Potluck
MULTI-YEAR HIGH SCHOOL REUNION
Who: Elmhurst High School, 1962-1972
What: Multi-year High School Class Reunion
Where: Grand Wayne Center, 120 West Jefferson
When: June 19, 2004. Doors open at 5pm, Buffet 6pm, Music 7:30pm, good-byes, 11pm
Cost: $27 per person, advance, $32 per person at the door
Web site:
Contact: 260-637-9553
THREE RIVERS CROCHET GUILD
When: The next meeting will be on May 10, 2004, 7pm – 9pm on the second Monday of each month
Where: Michael’s Craft Store, in the Jefferson Pointe Shopping Center, We meet in the classroom by the entrance of the store. You do not need to be experienced in crocheting to join us. No dues are necessary. We bring along a project we are working on, share projects finished, and help each other when we have problems.
For information call:
(260) 747-0601
MUSICAL EVENTS
What: The Summit City Singers, under the direction of Phil Zimmerman and accompanied by Fred Feipel, will perform. There also will be a special presentation by the choir and the folk orchestra during the 11am performance.
Where: at the Fort Wayne Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 5310 Old Mill Road
When: 7pm, Friday, May 7 and Sunday, May 9 at 2pm. The folk orchestra was formed and is led by music director Anne Littlefield.
HOOSIER BIRD CELEBRATION
Who: Hoosier National Forest
What: Free International Migratory Bird Day educational program
When: May 8 at Monroe Lake near Bloomington. The event will be held rain or
shine at Hardin Ridge Recreation Area. Guided bird tours begin at 7am
Why: The “Habitats on the Hoosier” celebration offers opportunities to learn
about nearly 350 species of Indiana birds
For more information contact Cindy Basile at (812) 547-9229, or visit the Hoosier National Forest Web site at: www.fs.fed.us/r9/hoosier/docs/events/Inter_migratory_bird_day.htm
CAPTAIN EDWARD TUTWILER RETIRES
Ed was commissioned in 1968. Captain Tutwiler retired after completing 36 years of service to the citizens of Allen County. During his career, Captain Tutwiler served in Patrol, Fugitive and Warrants and Criminal Investigations. He also received the Bronze Star for Valor and numerous letters of appreciation and letters of commendation. He will be missed by the Allen County Police Department as well as by the citizens of Allen County. His years of experience will be difficult to replace.
GIRLS SOFTBALL PLAYERS NEEDED
Who: Fort Wayne Force 12U Team looking for girl softball players born between 1991-1993
What: Weekend tournaments
When: June-July
Anyone interested should call Andy Zoda 413-7468, Ken Metz, 749-5817, or Lee Randolph 657-3135
EDWARDS
PRODUCTIONS
PRESENTS
What: The Mikado
A play about putting on a play. About the Farndale Avenue Townswomen’s Guild putting on The Mikado by Gilbert and Sullivan. Experience the horrors of what can go wrong on any given night.
When: Friday, May 7th & Saturday, May 8, doors open at 6:30pm, dinner at 7pm & show at 8pm & Sunday, May 9th, doors open at 1pm, dinner is at 1:30pm, and the show is at 2:30pm
Cost: $20 dinner and show
Where: Simpson United Methodist Church, 2501 South Harrison Street
Call 496-9291 for reservations and to reserve tickets
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
SUNRISE TO SUNSET
What: Hiking, Bird watching
Where: Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Road
Call: 427-6008 or just stop by for a visit
ALLEN COUNTY
COURTHOUSE OPEN TO VIEW
When: Now open from 1-4pm
Where: Allen County Courthouse, 715 S. Calhoun
Open to the Public
No reservations required
For tours call Mary 449-4246
A donation of $2 per person is suggested
EAGLE AERIE #248 NEWS
Join us every Friday for “All You Can Eat Fish” for only $6. Every Saturday come and enjoy steaks. Featuring 16oz. T-bone Steak dinner for $10.50. All dinners include choice of baked potato or fries, vegetable, salad, and roll.
SOUTHSIDE BUSINESS GROUP
Where: Atz Ice Cream Shoppe, 211 E. Tillman
When: Thursday at 5:30pm
Meal: $5 per person
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.
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 7am-7:30am
Call 747-2637 for information
GOLDEN KIWANIS
Meets every Thursday at 11:30am at Atz IceCream Shoppe on Tillman Road
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
SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST CLUB
“Friend of Youth”
When: Every Tuesday, 7-8am
Where: Atz Restaurant,
211 E. Tillman Road
Contact: Devon Mathias
747-5468
ROLLING THUNDER
What: Rolling Thunder Meeting
Where: AMVETS Post #33
When: 3rd Sunday 3pm
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
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.
DONATIONS NEEDED
Who: Portage Creek Camp Association, Cub pack 3044 and Boy Scout Troop 44
What: Annual Large Spring Garage Sale
Where: Scout Cabin at Lower Huntington & Ardmore
When: Garage sale will be May 20, 21 &22, 8am-5pm
Donations accepted anytime
Please arrange to have someone meet you at the cabin, or we can pick up your stuff.
For free pick-up call 436-2422, 409-0197 or 804-2422
CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH T-BALL
When: Each Monday starting May 31st thru July 5th.
Where: At the church located at 6301 Winchester Road
(At the intersection of Winchester Rd. and Baer Field thruway)
Who: Register your child ages 5-7 – Saturday April 24th
SOUTH SIDE BUSINESS GROUP MEETING
When: May 27, 5:30pm
Where: Fellowship
Missionary Church
2536 E. Tillman Rd.
If any questions, please give Lois a call at 447-1113
MOMS CLUB OF FW-WEST
When: Wednesday, May 18,
10am-noon
What: Open House
MOMS Club is a non-profit support group for stay-at-home moms.
Contact: Therese at 747-4242
ALLEN COUNTY GENEALOGICAL
SOCIETY
When: May 12 at 7pm
Where: New Haven Library
Refreshments at 6:30pm
ALLEN COUNTY GENEALOGICAL
SOCIETY COMPUTER GR.
When: May 19th at 7pm
Where: New Haven Library
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