COMMUNITY CALENDAR 3/9/2005
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PARISH ART EXHIBITION
Who: First Presbyterian Church Gallery
Where: 300 West Wayne
When: April 3 –10
Reception: March 6,12:15pm
Gallery Hours: Sunday 9-12
Weekdays 8-5
SWISS STEAK DINNER
Where: Saint Mark’s Lutheran Church, 16933 Thiele Road
When: Sun, Mar 6, 11:30am
What: Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, Jell-O, rolls, beverage & desserts
Free will offering.
Distribution of funds will be used for 150 th Anniversary of Saint Mark’s Lutheran.
SCHLACHTFEST 2005
Where: Park Edelweiss
3355 Elmhurst Drive
What:Bratwurst, sauerkraut, potatoes & vegetables
When: Saturday, March 19
Doors open at 6:30pm
Dinner 7:00-8:30pm
Band plays until Midnight
WHOLE HOG SAUSAGE & PANCAKE BRUNCH
Who: Poe Fire Department
Where: Poe Fire Station
Winchester./Hoagland Rds.
When: Sun, Mar 20
9am-1pm
Costs: Adults $5.00
Children $2.00
Sponsored by Poe Fire Department
Proceeds go towards new fire hose and truck expenses
WIDOWS & WIDOWERS
What: A new support group
When: Thurs., Mar 10, 7pm
Where: Waynedale United Methodist, Church Street
For more information call 747-3221
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.
VETERAN’S MEMORIAL SERVICE
Where: Department of Veteran Affairs
2121 Lake Ave.
When: Sat., March 19, at 1pm
What: The service is available for all veterans who died between Dec 1, 2004 & Feb 28, 2005.
Spouses and or family members who would like to list a veteran’s name and have it read during the service can call 426-5431 ext. 1413.
The public is invited.
QUIET WARRIORS
MEETING
Who: Korean War
Veterans Association
What: Monthly meeting
When: Sat., March 5
Breakfast at 8:15
Meeting following
Where:Marine Corps League
7500 Lincoln Hwy.
For more information call 747-0601.
The Korean War Veteran’s Association has a wonderful Tell-America program that they enjoy presenting to the schools in our area.
For more information call 248-2203.
THREE RIVERS
CROCHET GUILD
What: Monthly Meeting
Where: Michael’s Craft Store
When: Mon., Mar 14, 7-9pm
For info call 747-0601
SOUTHWEST
CONSERVATION CLUB
What: Spring and Archery Shoot, Trap & Skeet Shoot, 3D Archery Shoot
When:Sun, Mar 6-10am-3pm
Sunday, March 13 & 27
12:30pm until close
Sunday, March 20
10am-3pm
SOUP & SANDWICH
DINNER
Who: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
What: Dinner and Bake Sale
Where: Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School
11565 US Hwy 27 South
Decatur
When: Sun., March 13
10:30am-1:00pm
ROLLING THUNDER
What: Rolling Thunder Meeting
Where: AMVETS Post #33
When: 3rd Sunday 3pm
FISH & CHICKEN
DINNER
Who: Mt. Calvary Lutheran
Where: 1819 Reservation Drive
When: March 12
4:30-7:00pm
Costs: Adults $6.50
Children $5.50
WILD WALKERS HIKES
Who: ACRES
Where: ACRES Maple Wood Nature Preserve
When: Friday, March 11
7:30am-Noon
Carpooling is available and the pick-up point is available at Fort Wayne parks & Recreation office, corner of State St. & Parnell Ave.
Call 422-1004 for more information.
CUB SCOUTS FISH FRY
Where: American Legion 1122 North Main Street, Roanoke
When: Fri, March 11, 5-8pm
What: Fish, baked potato, Cole slaw, applesauce, and beverage
Cost: Adults $6.00
Kids $3.00
Come and see Lutheran Hospital Medical Helicopter and the Roanoke Volunteer Fire Department Pumper.
Helicopter lands at 5pm
ANNUAL CHILDREN’S
CLOTHING RESALE
When: Sat., March 12
8am-12 Noon.
Where: Fellowship Missionary Church
2536 East Tillman Rd.
Items to be sold: Gently used children’s clothing and accessories, maternity clothing, toys, baby items, and furniture.
Donated proceeds will go to help the growing refugee population in our area.
Mothers or anyone shopping for children, mothers, or expectant mothers can find great bargains on necessary items and/or raise much needed extra cash by selling unused items.
SOUTHMOOR SINGERS
What: Looking for singers to join our ladies choir
When: Practice 9-11am Tuesdays
Come join us! WE are a group of ladies who love to sing and share the gift of music with others.
Call 447-0339 or 744-5034 for more information
CHRISTIAN MUSIC CONCERT
Who: The Northmen
Where: Wesleyan Church
7722 Moeller Road
When: Sat, March 12, 6pm
SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST
CLUB
“Friend of Youth”
When: Tuesday from 7-8am
Where: Atz Restaurant
211 E. Tillman Road
Contact: Devon Mathias
747-5468
WALTER REED HOSPITAL PHONE CARDS
What: The number one request from wounded veterans at Walter Reed Hospital is phone cards.
The government doesn’t pay long distance phone charges.
Costs: Any amount, even $5 is greatly appreciated.
Where: Send phone cards to: Medical Family Assistance Center, Walter Reed Medical Center
6900 Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20307-5001
WOMENS’ BUSINESS MEETING
Who: The Premiere Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association
Where: Towne House Retirement Community
2209 St. Joe Center Rd.
When: Mon., March 21
Noon
Cost: $10.00
Retired and working women are welcome
Contact Dorothy by March 16 at 483-5508
Genealogical
Society Meeting
Where: Aboite Branch Library
5630 Coventry Lane
When: Wed, March 9, 7pm
Subject: Black Legs
Regulators
Genealogical
Society Computer
Group Meeting
Where: Aboite Branch Library
5630 Coventry Lane
When: Wed., March 16, 7pm
Visitors are welcome.
SOUTH SIDE BUSINESS
GROUP MEETING
Where: Bentley’s on Broadway, 2520 Broadway
When: Wed, March 30
Call 747-7000 for more information
BLOOD DRIVE
Who: St. Joseph Hessen Cassel Catholic Church
Where: 11337 Old US 27 S.
When: Sun, March 13
8am-1pm
Call Jan at 447-1392 to make an appointment.
Remember to bring your ID.
ARCH LECTURE
What: Tax Incentives for Historic Preservation
Where: Pontiac Branch Public Library
2215 Hanna Street
When: Thur, March 10, 7pm
This program, presented by David Duvall, is designed for people who own or wish to own a historic home or commercial structure that is listed on the national register.
GARAGE SALE
Who: Elmhurst High School
What: Fundraiser for Girl’s Softball
Where: 3829 Sandpoint Road
When: Sat, March 19
8:30am-1:00pm
BEGINNERS NIGHT
Who: Northeastern Indiana Beekeepers Association
Where: The Chapel
2505 W. Hamilton Rd.
1/4 mile south of 14 at the south end
Topics Include: Getting started, getting bees, diseases, hive assembly and honey
Cost: $10 includes admission, a beginner’s beekeeping book and a one year membership
For more information call 468-2657.
TREE ACTIVITY DAY
Where: Nature Center, Fox Island Park
7324 Yohne Road
What: Children of all ages explore all new two-story tree exhibit!
Games, hikes, stories and other activities
When: Sunday, March 13
2-5pm
SPRING CRAFT AND
VENDER SHOW
REGISTRATION
Who: Avalon Missionary Church Christian School
Where: 1212 Lower Huntington Road
When: Saturday, March 19
Call Avalon Christian School at 478-6901 for more information.
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.
For more information call Allen Clendenen at 489-1724
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: Thursday night
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.
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 $6.50. Every Saturday come and enjoy steaks. Featuring 16oz. T-bone Steak dinner for $11.50. All dinners include choice of baked potato or fries, vegetable, salad, and roll.
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 Ice Cream 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
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
Show Choir
Invitational
Who: Bishop Luers Minstrels
When: Saturday, March 12
8am-6pm
Where: Bishop Luers High School, 333 East Paulding
Cost: Adults $10, Children $8
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.
MASTER GARDENER YOUTH PROGRAM
Who: Purdue Cooperative Extension
When: Classes start in June, 9am-Noon on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays
Where: More information call the Allen County Extension Office at 481-6826
Cost: $30.00
EUCHRE
Where: AmVets Post 33
Where: 6620 Koester Road
When: Tuesday night, 7pm
WINDSONG FILM FESTIVAL
What: Annual International Windsong Film Festival
Where: IPFW University in the Classroom Medical building
When: March 7-13
Proceeds go to Cancer Services of Allen County.
For more information call 348-5510
QUIXOTE HILLS POLKA BOOSTER
Where: Quixote Hills, 2 miles West of Hoagland
When: March 6, 4-8pm
Who: Justice III
Featuring: Polkas, Waltzes, Round and Square Dancing.
For more information call 639-3885
The Laramie Project
Who: Edwards Productions Inc.
Where: The Lincoln Museum, 200 East Berry
When: Sunday, March 13
Doors open at 1:30pm
Play begins at 2pm
Cost: $15
ACRES
What: Presentation by Richard Fields,
Photographer for Outdoor Indiana Magazine
When: Sat, March 5 at 10am
Where: Achatz Hall, Auditorium, St. Francis
When: Sun, March 6 at 2pm
Where: Pokagon State Park
For more information call 422-1004.
BISHOP LUERS FISH FRY
Who: Bishop Luers Athletic Boosters
Where: 333 East Paulding
Luers Cafeteria
& Drive-Thru
When: Friday, March 4
4:30-7:30pm
Cost: Adults $6.50
Seniors $5.50
Children $4.00
Price includes: Fish, slaw, potatoes, rolls, beverage and dessert
COMMUNITY FISHING CLUB
What: Registration
Where: Weisser Park Youth Center, 802 Eckart Street
When: Sat, Mar 5, 2-3pm
Youth participants should attend the orientation with a parent or guardian and be prepared to sign all of the documents for registration.
KOREAN WAR
VETERANS MEETING
Where: American Legion Post 82, 3501 Harris Road
When: March 12
Breakfast at 7am
Meeting at 9am
FOX ISLAND
What: Cave Exploration Adventure
Where: Garrison Chapel Karst area near Bloomington
When: Saturday, March 5
Mandatory pre-caving class is Friday, February 25, 7:30pm at Fox Island County Park, 7324 Yohne Road.
Class fee is $20 per person, which includes maps and caving instructions.
Call 449-3180 for more information.
FISH & CHICKEN
DINNER
Where: Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 1819 Reservation Drive
When: Saturday, March 12
4:30-7:30pm
What: Fish and Chicken
Cost: Adults $6.50
Children $5.50
Carry-Outs $6.50
Indoor
Rendezvous/Trade
Fair
Where: Southwest Conservation Club, Bluffton Road
When: Sat, March 5
9am- 5pm
Sun, March 6
9am-4pm
Buckskinners, trappers, traders and craftsmen.
Food will be available.
Cost: $2.00 for Adults
United Methodist Women’s Sale
Where: Christ United Methodist Church
1101 McKinnie
When: Sat., March 5
8:30am-1pm
$3 Bag Sale on clothing, baby thru adult.
Other items not included.
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