COMMUNITY CALENDAR 12/22/2004
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CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Who: Fort Wayne Maennerchor/Damenchor
Where: Saint Peter’s Catholic Church
518 East DeWald Street
When: Sunday, Dec 19, 4pm
Costs: Open to Public
Free of charge
SMITHSONIAN
TRAVELING EXHIBIT ON LATINO ACHIEVEMENT
Who: The History Center
Where: 302 East Berry Street
When: December 18, 2004
March 13, 2005
Tuesday–Friday, 9am-5pm, Sat. & Sun. Noon-5pm
Costs: $5 for adults
$3 for students and seniors
BEGINNING THE JOURNEY
Who: Alzheimer’s Association
What: Seminar for families who suspect memory loss or have recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease
For more information or to register, call 1-800-272-3900
MEMORIAL BRICKS
Where: War Memorial Shrine, 2122 O’Day Road
Make every day a “Memorial Day” by placing a brick of honor on the Korean War Veterans Association’s beautiful walkway. What a great way to honor your favorite Veteran for the holidays.
For more information call Allen Clendenen at 489-1724
BOAR’S HEAD AND YULE LOG FESTIVAL
Who: Plymouth United Methodist Church of Christ
Where: 501 West Berry Street
When: December 27, 28, & 29
Box office open Tuesday, December 16, 4:30-7:30pm
What: Thirtieth annual celebration
SCOUTING FOR FOOD
Who: The Boy Scouts of America & Associated Churches
Where: Waynedale United Methodist Church or call 478-1750 for pick-up
When: The next scheduled collection will culminate on Saturday, December 18. Before this date you may be approached by a Boy Scout asking for contributions to help alleviate an existing shortage. Please be as generous as possible.
NEW HORIZONS BAND
What: Invitation for you to come blow your horn. If you do not have a horn but want to play one, they will help you.
Where: Crescent Avenue Methodist Church
Who: Directing the band is retired music instructor John Morse. Morse directed programs at Elmhurst HS. He also served as third French Horn with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic
The Fort Wayne band meets twice a week. The New Horizons band is open to any adult who wants to make music. If you’ve never played an instrument before but want to, New Horizons will teach you.
Contact: Dave Held
744-6084
SOS NIGHT
Who: Nine Mile United Methodist Church
Where: 6303 Winters Road
When: Every Thursday night from 6-7:30pm
What: Sharing Our Savior Night
The night begins with dinner and a bible story and then games for all.
Help for children with homework also available.
POLKA
Who: Quixote Hills Polka Booster
Where: Quixote Hills
2 mile west of Hoagland
When: January 9, 4-8pm
What: Polka, Waltzes, Round & Square dancing
For more information call 639-3885
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
Where: Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton Road
When: Throughout the year
What: Sweeping, moping, dusting, and pulling weeds, yard clean-up, and general custodial work
Call 426-2882 ext. 307 volunteer opportunities
EUCHRE
Where: Waynedale United Methodist Church,
Church Street
When: Every Tuesday, 9am
FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP MEETS
Where: Kingston Residence, 7515 Winchester Road
When: Second Wednesday of each month from 3-4pm
What: Support, education on resources, and provide training materials to family caregivers
For More Info: Contact Pattie 747-1523
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, by Ray McCune, 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, Mon – Sat
SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST CLUB
“Friend of Youth”
When: Every Tuesday from 7-8am
Where: Atz Restaurant
211 E. Tillman Road
Contact: Devon Mathias
747-5468
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.
SOUTHWEST
CONSERVATION CLUB
TRAP AND SKEET SHOOT
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
When: Sunday, December 26 12:30pm until close
FISH & TENDERLOIN SUPPER
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
When: Fri, Dec 17 5-7:30pm
WINTER DAY CAMP
Where: Fox Island,
Yohne Rd.
When: Wed, December 29 & Thursday 30, 9am-5pm
Who: Ages 6-11
Costs: $30 per camper per day
Deadline: Dec 30-to reserve a spot
For more information call 449-3180
ANNUAL 4-H MEETING
When: Tuesday, January 4
Dinner at 6:30pm
Meeting at 7:15pm
Where: Allen County Extension Office,
4001 Crescent Ave.
Evening includes a meal, entertainment, and election of directors.
To attend the meeting, please RSVP to 481-6429 by December 29, 2004.
CHRISTMAS EVE
SERVICE
Where: Grace Episcopal Church, Lakes of Liberty Mills Subdivision
When: Friday, Dec. 24, 7pm
What: Candle–Lighting Ceremony, Scripture Readings, Message, & Holy Communion
CANDLELIGHT SERVICE WUMC
Where: Waynedale United Methodist Church,
2501 Church Street
When: Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24
What: Family Service 7pm
Candle-Light 11pm
ROLLING THUNDER
What: Rolling Thunder Meeting
Where: AMVETS Post #33
When: 3rd Sunday 3pm
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