COMMUNITY CALENDAR 7/21/2004

Editors Note: The Waynedale News receives an abundance of press releases and articles for each issue.  Information that has a focus on Waynedale is given the highest priority.  We would like you to e-mail your information in a simple word document. Our e-mail is waynedalenews@aol.com, and a Who-What-When-Where-Why format, with a brief description of the event is preferred. We also accept submissions by regular mail or FAX.   We try to evaluate all submissions on a timely basis.

NEW ART EXHIBIT OPENING

Who: The Lincoln Museum

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What: An Increased Devotion: A New Look at Abraham Lincoln, by Windy Allen

When: Sunday, August 8, 2pm

Where: Near museum store in museum’s upper lobby, 200 E. Berry Street

Call 455-3864 for more information

POW WOW

What: Ninth Annual Mishsihkinaahkwa Pow Wow

When: August 13-15

Where: Morsches Park, Columbia City

This is a drug and alcohol free event.  Please leave pets at home.  For more information call

260-244-7843

GARAGE SALE

Who: Girl Scout Troop #850

What: Items needed for the Girl Scout Garage Sale

When: Before Garage Sale the weekend of August 19, 20, &21

Where: At the Scout House on Ardmore & Lower Huntington Roads

This will be to obtain funds to replace items lost from the break-in that occurred over Memorial Day weekend.  Contact numbers to call for pick up of donations of all kinds are 436-2422 or 804-2422

MUSIC MINISTRY AT RISEN SAVIOR

Who: Captive Free, a contemporary music team

What: Performing an inspiring program of Christian music, puppetry, drama and personal sharing

When: Friday, August 6, at 7pm

Where: Risen Savior Lutheran Church, 8010 West Jefferson Blvd.

Free will offering

Call 432-1214 for more information

HUGE RUMMAGE SALE

Who: Fraternal Order of Eagles

Where: 4940 Bluffton Road

When: Saturday, August 7, 9am-4pm

Open to Public

To purchase a $10 table call 478-2481

MONTHLY MEETING

Who: Korean War Veterans Assn., Indiana Chapter One

When: Saturday, August 14

Breakfast at 7am, Meeting at 9am

Bring your spouse and friends and join your fellow veterans

ALLEN COUNTY 4-H FAIR

When: July 20 & 25

Where: Allen County Fairgrds, 2726 Carroll Rd.

For more info call 449-3675

RAILROAD HERITAGE WEEKEND

Who: Van Wert Country Historical Society

Where: 602 North Washington Street, Van Wert, OH

When: July 23, 24 &25, 12-5pm

Admission and parking are free for all events.  Food and beverages will be available.  Vendors are welcome.  For more information call 419-238-9040

TRAP AND SKEET SHOOT

Who: SOUTHWEST Conservation Club, Bluffton Road

When: Sunday, July 25, 12:30pm Until Close

3D OPEN ARCHERY SHOOT

Who: SOUTHWEST Conservation Club, Bluffton Road

When: Sunday, July 18, 10am – 2pm

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION HEART WALK

Where: IPFW Hillard Gates Sports Complex, Fort Wayne

When: Saturday, September 11, 8am Registration

To register, please contact Stacie Holley at 260-627-5412

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 St.

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.

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 by calling 747-6512.  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: 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

ARCH HEART HEALTHY TOURS

A WALK THROUGH THE HEART OF HISTORIC FORT WAYNE

What: New weekly program

When: Each Wednesday, beginning  10am

Where: Barr Street Market at the corner of Barr and Wayne

Cost: $5/person

Reservations are encouraged, 426-5117

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

90th ANNUAL OUTING

Who: GE Quarter Cnty Club

When: Saturday, Sept. 11

Where: Goegleins

7311 Maysville Rd.

ROLLING THUNDER

What: Rolling Thunder Meeting

Where: AMVETS Post #33

When: 3rd Sunday 3pm

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.

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 $5.00

For more information call Wendy Bailey at 824-9742

HIGH SCHOOL REUNION

What: Elmhurst High School 50-year reunion

Where: Mizpah Shrine Temple Ballroom

When: Saturday, September 11, Cocktails at 5pm, Dinner at 6:30pm

We will meet at EHS at 4pm Friday for a tour of our Alma Mater. Call Kellerman Buttell at 489-5413 for more.

NO BUSINESS MEETING IN JUNE OR JULY

Next SSBG business meeting will be on August 26, 2004.

Watch for future details of August Meeting.

WAYNEDALE UMC VBS

Who: Waynedale United Methodist Church

When: July 19-23, 6-8:30pm

What: Vacation Bible School

Where: 2501 Church Street

VBS theme is “Camp Iwilligoway.” We would love to have every child, Kindergarten through grade 5.  Call the church to register or register when you come on the 19th. Church phone is 747-7424 and the contact person is Becky Conelley.

BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH VBS

Where: 2435 Engle Road

When: July 19-23, 6-8:30pm

Who: Children 3-years to grade 4.

To register or for more information call 747-0713

CIVIL WAR DAY CAMP

Who: The Lincoln Museum

Where: Corner of Clinton & Berry Streets

When: July 26-30, 9am-12pm. Registration closes July 14

Costs: $65 members, non-members $75

Learn how the soldiers lived. Take part in music activities and crafts.

Sponsored by the Kuhne Foundation and Friends of The Lincoln Museum, Inc.

WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL 1994 CLASS REUNION

When: August 8, 2004

Why: We are in search of Wayne High School Class of 1994 graduates.  If you know of a graduate from this class or you are a graduate of this class, please contact us atWHSCO1994@yahoo.com for reunion details.

WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1974

What: 30th Class Reunion

When: August 7,  7pm-11pm

Where: Brookwood Golf

Cost: $25

HELP SOLVE “THE GREAT ZOO MYSTERY” AT THE FORT WAYNE CHILDREN’S ZOO ON JULY 16

The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo needs help from visitors to solve “The Great Zoo Mystery,” on Friday, July 16.

Something was mysteriously stolen from the zoo kitchen and clues have been left throughout the zoo leading to the suspect.‑ Guests will have the opportunity to use their detective skills to find the critter who committed the fictitious crime.

“The Great Zoo Mystery” combines fun, suspense, and learning all in one activity.‑ The event lasts from 10:00  a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and is free with zoo admission. The zoo is 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.

DOCENT TRAINING AT THE LINCOLN MUSEUM

Learn to Teach The Legacy of Abraham Lincoln, August 23 – September 27, 2004 – Monday and Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

To Abraham Lincoln, the United States was a noble experiment. The last best hope of proving to the world that a free government, chosen by the people, could lead to a great nation. But could such a government survive?

Explore the answer to that question and share your journey with others by becoming a

docent (teacher or lecturer) at The Lincoln Museum.  The Docent Training Course will meet at The Lincoln Museum on Monday and Wednesday, from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., August 23 through September 27, 2004.  The course prepares participants to lead museum tours of the award-winning permanent exhibit, Abraham Lincoln and the American Experiment. The cost is $15 for materials.

When you choose to be an active docent, you have the opportunity to be a vital part of the mission of the museum, make new acquaintances with people who have common interests, and bring the legacy of our nation’s greatest president to life. Upon completing docent training, graduates will be asked to volunteer a minimum of 20 hours per year and will receive a complimentary family membership to The Lincoln Museum.

Learn to teach Abraham Lincoln’s legacy during The Docent Training Course at The Lincoln Museum.  For additional application information, please call Sarah Chesebrough, Education Specialist at 260-455-5606, or email: TheLincolnMuseum@LNC.com.

The application deadline is August 9, 2004.

The Lincoln Museum is located at the corner of Clinton and Berry Streets in downtown Fort Wayne.

The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

General admission is $3.99, seniors and children (5-12 years old), $2.99.

Parking is free in front of the museum.

Phone 260-455-3864 for additional information.

www.TheLincolnMuseum.org.

THE HISTORY CENTER

What: The Land of Three Rivers, introduces audiences to nine interpretive themes of Fort Wayne and Allen County.

Where: 302 East Berry Street

When: Visiting hours are Tuesday-Friday, 9am-5pm; Saturday & Sunday, Noon-5pm.

The Land of Three Rivers was written by Jim DeVinney, narrated by Eric Olsen of Channel 21 and produced locally by CVC Communications.