COMMUNITY CALENDAR 9/15/2004
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YOUTH ESSAY CONTEST
What: Richard Lugar’s Ninth Annual Youth Essay Contest
When: Contest brochures were mailed to public schools beginning September 7. All essays must be mailed in no later than October 18, 2004. Brochures will also be available at www.infarmbureau.org
The essay contest is designed to increase the awareness of young Hoosiers as to the significance of Indiana agriculture, how it relates to the food supply and to their personal health. The theme for this years contest is, “The Perfect Pizza meal with products grown on or originated from the Indiana Farm.” More information is available from your County Farm Bureau or your school principal.
WOMEN HELPING
WOMEN
When: September 17 & 18
Where: Casual Corner & Petite Sophisticate at Glenbrook Mall will be collecting gently worn suits and career wear from 10am-9pm
What: These contributions will be donated to Charis House, which is part of the Fort Wayne Rescue Mission, caring for homeless women and children. These clothes will be used to help women begin a new career path and gain financial independence
For more information call Karen at Casual Corner at 484-5310
WEDDING DISPLAYS
Who: The History Center, 302 East Berry
What: Showcase of over sixty wedding displays
When: October 8-31, Tuesday-Friday, 9-5am, Saturday and Sunday, Noon-5pm
Where: 302 E. Berry Street
Over sixty displays featuring vintage and contemporary wedding dresses as well as memorabilia, period music, photos, video, traditions and much more will be on view at the History Center
WAR VETERANS
MEMORIAL
FUNDRAISER
What: A Fundraiser Concert
When: Sunday, Sept. 19 between 2 and 5pm
Where: Foellinger Theater (next to the F. W. Zoo)
Why: All proceeds from this event will go towards building the All-Faith Chapel at Veterans Memorial Shrine on O’Day Road
FREE CONCERT
Who: Saint Michael Lutheran Church
Where: 2131 Getz Road (halfway between Illinois Road and Time Corners)
When: Sat, Oct. 16 at 6pm
An evening of contemporary Christian music. For more information call Andrea at 482-4368
WINE TASTING
Who: Cystic Fibrosis & Psychology Club at IPFW
What: Wine tasting of over 70 wines, food from local restaurants and alternative drink stations that includes import beer and martinis
When: Friday, Nov. 19
from 6:30-10pm
Where: Historical Tower Bank Building in downtown Fort Wayne
Cost: The entrance fee in advance is $40, which includes a free wine tasting glass, or $45 at the door. There will be live music as well as a silent auction. Proceeds go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the event will be sponsored by TransWorks. 90- cents of every dollar will go to the foundation. Contact info/ticket information, Jen Milewski, 317-202-9210 or 800-622-2274
QUILTING CLASS
Who: “Gone To Pieces” quilting class returns
Where: Aboite Fire House, Aboite Center Road
When: Begins Thur, Sept 23 from 6:30-8:30pm
For more information or to enroll, call Pansy Williams at 459-0051
HUNGER WALK
Who: The Lutheran Foundation, The Salvation Army, The Franciscan Center, The Miss Virginia House and the Associated Churches.
When: September 25, 9:00am sign-in
9:45am devotion
10:00am walk
Where: Lawton Park (just south of Science Central)
What: The Lutheran Foundation will match dollar for dollar the money collected in the Hunger Walk. All dollars stay here in Allen County to fight hunger close to home. Walkers can secure pledges from friends and family to help re-stock food banks, and money they secure will be doubled. To reserve your spot in the Hunger Walk, please call 422-3528 or visit www.AllenCountyHungerWalk.org
WOMEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST
What: 35th Annual Christian Women’s Prayer Breakfast
When: Thurs., October 21, doors open at 7:30am breakfast at 8am
Where: Appleseed Room of the Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Avenue
Reservations and tickets are necessary. Donations of $12 per person and tables of eight can be reserved at $96, payable at time of reservation.
Tickets are available by calling Eva Mae McMahan at 260-969-7369.
ST. THERESE BINGO
When: Tuesdays
Where: 2304 Lower Huntington Road
Early Birds: 6:30pm
Regular Bingo: 7pm
ALLEN COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
What: Monthly meeting
When: Wed., October 13
refreshments at 6:30pm, meeting at 8
Where: Dupont Library
FOURTH ANNUAL ELMHURST ATHLETIC GOLF OUTING
Who: Elmhurst Athletic Department
Where: Brookwood Golf Course
When: Sept. 26, 12:30pm
What: Florida Scramble, shotgun start, includes 18 holes of golf, cart and food. Door prizes, longest drive & putt, closet to the hole, skins and a special double your money hole.
Contact: Julie Hollingsworth or Mark Redding at
425-7515
Cost: $50 per person ($200 per foursome)
FREE SEMINAR
Who: Presented by Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home
When: Fri Sept. 24-9am-3pm
Where: 2505 W. Hamilton
What: Seminar on Bereavement Series, ‘How Men Grieve’
Cost: Registration required, ride fee is $10 before September 18, $13 after. To obtain more information on a registration form call 449-3180, or e-mail allencountyparks@yahoo.com. Many local bike shops also have registration forms. Helmets required.
FALL BAZAAR
Who: Waynedale United Methodist Women
What: Annual Fall Bazaar
When: Nov. 6, 9am-2pm
Where: Waynedale United Methodist Church
2501 Church Street
Crafts, baked goods, apple dumplings, and snack bar (10:30am-1:00pm).
All proceeds go towards “Pledge to Missions”
6′ tables for rent, $20ea. Call Bronna Beth Boling at 747-3541
BLOOD DRIVE
Who: Saint Joseph Hessen Cassel, at the Hall
When: Sun., September 12, 8am-1pm
If anyone would like to make an appointment, call Anne at 747-8175.
Walk-ins will also be accepted the day of the blood drive.
ATTENTION!
1940 GRADUATES
OF ELMHURST HIGH
SCHOOL
What: High School Reunion
When: Tuesday, Sept. 21
12-2pm
Where: Country Buffet
Coldwater Crossing
CRAFT SHOW
Who: Wyneken Lutheran School’s twelfth annual Craft Show
When: Dec. 4, 9am-3pm
Where: Wyneken is located just seven miles north of Decatur and 11 miles south of Fort Wayne at 11565 N. US Highway 27
Vendor tables are still available, booth spaces are $25
Please contact Janice or Shirley Buuck at 639-3005 or 547-4415
CARD PARTY & BAKE SALE
Who: Emmaus Ladies Aide
What: “Mums” the word Card Party & Bake Sale
When: Thursday, September 23 at 1pm
Where: 2320 Broadview
Co-chairmen are: Sandy Bowman, Shirly Beneke, and Brenda Gossett. Men are welcome. Donation $3
EUCHRE
Where: Waynedale United Methodist Church
When: Every Tuesday, 9am
GE REMEMBER WHEN PARTY
What: For people who worked at GE during 1984 or before
When: October 2, 2004
Where: American Legion Post 296
Deadline: September 20
Cost $10.00 per person
Theme: Crazy Hats
Send reservations to Lois Lovinger, 4636 Merriam Park Dr., Fort Wayne, IN 46816
For more information call Edie at 432-9397.
All-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST & CAR WASH
Who: American Legion Auxiliary Post 241
What: Breakfast and Car Wash
When: Saturday, September 11, 8-11am
Where: American Legion Post 241 at 7605 Bluffton Road
Cost: $5 per breakfast, free will donation for car wash
Menu will include biscuits & gravy, scrambled eggs, bacon, and drinks.
BUS TRIP TO HORSESHOE CASINO
Who: American Legion Auxiliary Post 241
What: Bus trip to Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana
When: Sept. 18, 8am-7:30pm
Cost: $30 per ticket, includes buffet and snacks on the bus and $10 rebate at Casino
Sign up soon, almost full. For more information call Diane Martz at 478-2354.
THREE RIVERS CROCHET GUILD
What: Monthly meeting
When: Mon., Sept. 13, 7pm
Where: Michael’s Craft Store in Jefferson Point Shopping Center, class room by entrance of store.
If you always wanted to learn to crochet, but need some help getting started, come and join ladies who have been at it for awhile, and are interested in teaching their skills to others. If you are already crocheting and want to meet others who enjoy the craft, we invite you to join us. We meet the second Monday of each month.
A WEEKEND BACK IN TIME
Who: Fox Island Park
Where: 7324 Yohne Rd.
When: September 11 & 12
Cost: $2 per person
Nature has been supplying people in the Waynedale area with the things they have needed for thousands of years. Join us for a weekend back in time and try to live off the land for yourself. Watch Erik Vosteen create stone knives, projectile points, and similar stone tools through flint-knapping, and try to create one yourself. Give natural dyes a try, or make a pioneer era toy to take home, and have Bob McCullough of IPFW Department Anthropology tell you more about what you have. Meet local archaeologist John Waddell, and find out what sorts of archaeological activities are going on right here in Allen County. The Fort Wayne History Center will also be giving demonstrations. These activities will be going on all weekend at Fox Island County Park, around Bowman Lake. This will be a great weekend for all ages. For more information call the Education Department of Allen County Parks at 449-3180.
FALL FESTIVAL
Who: St. Therese Parish
Where: 2304 Lower Huntington Road
What: Annual Fall Festival
When: beginning Saturday, September 11, 10am-10pm
Fun-Food Alley consists of barbequed chicken, brats and hot dogs, pizza slices, baked potatoes with several toppings, roasted corn-on-the cob, taco salad, Red Hat Kisses, soft ice cream, sno-cones, cotton candy, funnel cakes, popcorn and Pepsi products.
SPEECH PROGRAM
Who: The Baer Field Toastmasters Club
What: Six week Speechcraft “Success/Leadership Program”
Where: Atzs Ice Cream Shop, 211 Tillman Road
When: Tuesday’s, September 21-October 26
Cost: $60.00
For more information contact Doug Rydman at 260-622-4343
WAYNE BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT CHANGE
Please note that the Wayne High School “Back to School Night” has been changed from September 22 to September 15.
KOREAN WAR VETS MEETING
Who: Quiet Warriors Chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association
When: Saturday, October 2, breakfast at 8:15am, meeting to follow
What: Monthly meeting
Where: Marine Corps League-Ft. Wayne, Miami Detachment, 7500 Lincoln Highway 30 E. (Driveway next to McDonalds)
Breakfast at 8:15am and the meeting to follow.
All Korean Vets are welcome to join with their spouses. For information call 747-0601.
FISH FRY
Where: Trier Ridge Community Church
7501 Hessen Cassel Road
When: Sat., Sept. 18, 4-7pm
What: All you can eat fish & chicken.
Catered by Ed Fox
Cost: Adults $7, Children $5, Age 5 and under free
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
PLANT SALE
GARDEN WALK
What: Free garden walk & plant sale
Where: Allen County Extension Office, 4001 Crescent Ave. (On the east side of the IPFW campus)
When: September 11, 1-4pm
At the walk, visitors can browse through 16 themed gardens, each with a special activity by Master Gardeners. For more information call 481-6826.
The meal will be provided by Concord Village, but please RSVP no later than September 17 to Willow Creek Crossing Apartments, at 747-7000 or willowcreek.crossing@verizon.net
HOAGLAND
OCTOBEREST
Where: Hoagland, Indiana, Hoagland Park & Pavilion
When: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 17, 18, & 19
What: Knachwurst, Bratwurst, German Potato Salad, Ham, Hot Dogs, Beef BBQ, Dancing and Fun.
Cost: $7, Three day pass; $16, 15 & under free if accompanied by parents
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: 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.
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
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: Meeting
Where: AMVETS Post #33
When: 3rd Sunday 3pm
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
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.
HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Who: Bethel United Methodist Church
Where: 8405 Lima Road
When: Saturday, November 6, 9am-3pm
Bazaar table rental available for $25 per table
Call Dee McCrea at 436-0503 for more information
FEAST OF THE HUNTER’S MOON
Where: Fort Quiatenon Historic Park, Southwest of West Lafayette, IN
When: October 2-3, Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-4pm
What: Traders, merchants, traditional crafts, military encampment, foods, & special activities
Who: Presented by Tippecanoe Historical Association
For more information call 765-476-8411
SOUTHWEST
CONSERVATION CLUB
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
FISH & TENDERLOIN SUPPER
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
When: Friday, September 17, 5pm until 7:30pm
TRAP AND SKEET
SHOOT
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
When: Sun., Sept. 12 and 26, 12:30pm until close
3D OPEN ARCHERY SHOOT SEASON CLOSER
(Last shoot of 2004)
When: Sun., September 19, 10am-2pm
CRAFTERS NEEDED
Who: New Life Christian School
Where: 1621 South 350 East, Bluffton, IN
When: November 6, 9am-2pm
Rental is $25 for 8 ft. tables
To reserve a space call Linda at 260-824-4660
RUMMAGE BAKE SALE
Who: Hope United Methodist Church
Where: 6608 Hoagland Rd
When: Fri. Sept 17 8am-1pm
Bag Sale: Noon-1pm
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