COMMUNITY CALENDAR 5/26/2004
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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: Sun, May 23 at 10 am
Where: Fort Wayne Unitarian Universalistic Meeting House, 5310 Old Mill Road
FISH AND TENDERLOIN SUPPER OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Where: Southwest Conservation Club
When: Friday, 21 May, 2004, 5 until 7:30 PM
Trap and Skeet Shoot
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Where: Southwest Conservation Club
When: Sunday, 30 May, 2004, 12:30 PM Until Close
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
BASEBALL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Who: Northeast Indiana Baseball Hall of Fame will induct Daisy Briggs, Matt Kinzer, Olan Smith and Tom Zahn
When: Saturday, 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.
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.
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
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
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
ST. THERESE BINGO
When: Tuesdays
Where: 2304 Lower Huntington Road
Early Birds: 6:30pm
Regular Bingo: 7pm
SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST CLUB
“Friend of Youth”
When: Tuesdays 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
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.
ROLLING THUNDER
What: Rolling Thunder Meeting
Where: AMVETS Post #33
When: 3rd Sunday 3pm
CLASS REUNION
Who: Northrop Class of 1984
What: 20-year Reunion
Where: Marriott Hotel, Fort Wayne
RSVP to Holly Hug at
637-6796, or e-mail to classmates.com
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 – 447-1113
PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
Who: Mt Calvary
Evangelical Lutheran
Church
When: Thursday, May 27th, 5-7pm
Where: 1819 Reservation Drive
Who: Available for 2-5 year olds
Call 747-4121 ext.17 for more information
WWII MEMORIAL DEDICATION
Who: Kruse Automotive & Carriage Museum
What: WWII Memorial dedication to Northeast Indiana
When: Saturday, May 29th, 1pm
Where: I-69, Exit 126 (Co. Road 11-A)
For more information call 260-927-9144
ABOITE LUTHERAN VBS
What: Jesus Helps You Power Up
When: June 21 to June 25, 9-11:30 am
Where: Aboite Lutheran Church, 10312 Aboite Center Road
Who: Children from preschool age to 5th grade
For more information call Tina at 436-5673 x31
SHARKS RAYS & JELLY FISH
Where: Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo
When: Target date for the new aquarium opening is mid-June
Why: For your enjoyment
What: Sharks, Rays, & Jellyfish-a spectacular new 50,000-gallon tank for sharks and rays, plus two specially built 650-gallon tanks for jellyfish
ZANESVILLE YOUTH PROGRAM
Where: Zanesville United Methodist Church in the Tower Life Center
When: Every Tuesday, and Thursday June 8th – July 29th
Who: Kindergarten through 5th grade
Cost is $5, registration will be May 22, 9-11am or May 27, 6-8pm
For more information call Wendy Bailey at 824-9742
KOREAN WAR
VETERANS ASSN
When: June 12th breakfast at 7am, meeting at 9am
What: Monthly meeting
Where: American Legion Post 82, 3501 Harris Rd.
Friends and fellow Korean War Veterans are welcome
ROCKCREEK ALUMNI BANQUET
When: Saturday, June 12, 4:30pm
Where: Norwell High School, in the Commons
Who: 1934, 1944, 1954 and 1964 will be the honored classes
For reservations call Dale Dolby at 260-638-4153
HISTORIC OAKDALE
HOME AND GARDEN TOUR
Who: ARCH and the Oakdale Neighborhood Association
What: Home and Garden Tour of eight homes built between 1915 & 1930
When: Saturday, June 6th from 12-5pm
Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 the day of the tour. Tickets may be purchased at Artisan Gallery, Flowers & Barbara, History Center, Mark’s City Market, Natures Corner, & ARCH
FREE WORKSHOP FOR READING TEACHERS
What: The ‘Everybody Reads’ campaign workshop
Where: Grand Wayne Center
When: Wednesday, June 9th
Who: Dr. Lyon, an advisor to President Bush on child development and education policies
Registration is required
Call 416-0222 for details
WBCL COLLECTION FOR LOCAL PREGNANCY CARE CENTERS
What: Collection of new baby clothes sized newborn to 2T, disposable diaper sizes 3-6, receiving blankets, Onesies, and socks
When: Through Friday, May 27th
Where: Items can be donated at the station from 8am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday, and on May 27th at Anchor Room Bookstore and Higher Grounds Cafe
HOLY SCRIPTURE
LUTHERAN CHURCH
Who: Corban Creek, Contemporary Christian Rock band from Martin Luther College
What: Free concert on the lawn
Where: Holy Scripture Church, 8811 Kinnerk Road
When: Thursday, May 27th, 7:30pm
Call 478-1717 for more information
RUMMAGE SALE
Who: Emmaus Ladies Aid
Where: 2320 Broadway
When: Saturday, May 8th from 9am-1pm and Monday, May 10th from 9am-1pm, Bag Sale on Monday only
PANCAKE & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST
Who: Boy Scout Troup #344
Where: Waynedale United Methodist Church, 2501 Church Street
When: Sunday, May 23rd 9am-1pm
Children under 5 free
CARD PARTY AND BAKE SALE
Who: Emmaus Ladies Aide
When: May 27th 1pm
Where: 2320 Broadway
Donations are $3
Men are welcome
2004 SUMMER FILM CAMP
What: Windsong Pictures & University of St. Francis
When: June 14-18 and June 21-25
Where: University of St. Francis, Spring Street
Contact:
FORT WAYNE WRITERS FORUM
Where: Towne House, 2209 St. Joe Center Rd.
When: Tuesday, June 1st, 7pm
Why: Prose, Poetry, and Drama writers
For information call Trudy at 482-9362
CANCER SURVIVORS DAY
Who: Cancer Services of Allen County
Where: Don Hall’s Guesthouse, 1313 W. Washington Center Road
When: Sunday, June 6th, 2-4pm
Free for cancer survivors and their families.
Come and enjoy clowns, balloons, music, cake & ice cream sundaes.
Dr. Steve Sobel will entertain with “Prescriptions for Laughing, Living & Loving”
RSVP to Cheryl at 484-9560
CAR SHOW
Who: Homestead HS SACS Music Boosters
Where: Homestead HS, at the corner of Homestead and Aboite Center Roads
When: Saturday, May 22nd from 10am-4pm
Everything from a Kelley Race Team Indy 500 race car to your grandpa’s Oldsmobile
CASINO NIGHT
Who: Queen of Angels Catholic Church and School
What: Royal Fest Festival, a hog roast, beer tent, and Casino games
Where: 1600 West State Blvd.
Why: To celebrate the season with friends and neighbors while raising money for church projects
When: Friday & Saturday, May 21 & 22, 5-10pm
Car Hop hot-dog and root-beer stand, silent auction, laser tag, moonwalk, euchre tournament and bingo
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