COMMUNITY CALENDAR 4/20/2005
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SOUTHWEST
CONSERVATION CLUB
Open to the Public
What: Fish and Tenderloin Supper
When: Friday, April 15
5pm-7:30pm
What: Trap & Skeet Shoot
When: Sunday, April 24
12:30pm -close
What: 3D Archery Shoot
When: Sunday, April 17
10am-3pm
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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: Meeting
Where: AMVETS Post #33
When: 3rd Sunday 3pm
EUCHRE
Where: AmVets Post 33
Where: 6620 Koester Road
When: Tuesday nights, 7pm
RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE
When: Thursday, April 14, 8am-4pm
Friday, April 15, 8am-Noon
Where: Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 9909 Wayne Trace
Sponsored by the ladies of the congregation
THIRD ANNUAL FREEDOM DAY
Who: Waynedale United Methodist Church
Where: 2501 Church Street
What: Free food and clothing give-away to those in need in Waynedale
When: Saturday, April 16
9:00am-Noon
Why: In Matthew 25: We are told that whatever we do for people in need we are doing for Christ.
If you have items you would like to donate bring them to the church the week prior to April 17 and put them in the gym.
MASTER GARDNER YOUTH PROGRAM
Where: Allen County Extension Office
4001 Crescent Ave.
When: June thru mid-July
Mon, Wed & Fri mornings
Who: Young adults 7-14
For more information call the Allen County Extension Office at 481-6826 x 3
If you can provide contact information for members of EHS Class of ’65, please call or email Dave Bolyard at 432-8323 or dbolyar@dellepro.com
GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP
When: Deadline for registration is April 15. Cleanup is Saturday, May 21
What: The Great American cleanup is the country’s largest litter prevention program
Individuals can signup on line at www.cityoffortwayen.org of by calling 427-1270 to request a registration form.
CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
T-BALL
Who: Children ages 5-7
Where: 6301 Winchester
When: Registration
Friday, April 15, 4-7pm
Saturday, April 16, 9am-1pm
For more information call 241-3921 or 747-7193 after 5pm
BLUE STAR SALUTE
What: Armed Forces Day Celebration to meet and honor those in uniform today and their families
Where: American Legion Post 241
7605 Bluffton Road
When: 11:15 am, Sat, May 21
RSVP by May 1
Help us pay tribute to those serving.
WOMEN’S BUSINESS MMETING
Who: The Premiere Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association
When: Mon, April 18, 12pm
Where: 2209 St. Joe Center Road
Cost: $10
Please contact Dorothy at 483-5508 by April 13.
MASTER GARDNER’S GARAGE SALE
Where: 4001 Crescent Ave. (IPFW)
When: Saturday, April 16
9am-5pm
For more information call 481-6826 x 3.
ROCKCREEK ALUMNI BANQUET
When: Saturday, April 23
Where:Commons of Norwell High School
What: Registration at 4:30
Dinner at 5:30
Who: Classes of ’25, ’35, ’45, ’55 & ’65
RUMMAGE AND BAKE SALE
Who: Trinity Lutheran Church
Where: 7819 Decatur Rd.
When: Fri, Apr 22, 8am-5pm
Saturday, April 23
Bag sale is 9am-Noon
Cost: Carnival 25 cents @
MUZZLELOADING
SHOOTING PROGRAM
When: Thur, Apr 28-6:30pm
Where: Allen County Extension Office
4001 Crescent Ave
Cost: $20
Open to all youths 3-12
For more information call 481-6826
ALL THINGS THAT I HAVE DONE
What: An oral history drive focusing on historic transportation in Allen County
When: April 25, 12-5pm
Event free to all oral history donors
Call 426-2882×312 for more information.
ADOPT-A-TREE
FESTIVAL
Who: Acres
Where: Wing Haven Nature Preserve
What: A variety of events for children and adults
When: Saturday, April 23
9am-3pm
For more information call 422-1004.
PHOTOS OF FAITH CONTEST
Where: New Haven United Methodist Church, 630 Lincoln Highway East
When: Friday & Saturday, June 10 & 11
Entries must be postmarked by Monday, May 2
What: A contest featuring photographs inspired by the theme “How Great Thou Art”
Who: Open to all
Judging in three age categories: under 12, 13-18, and over 18
Contact Kim Linker at
623-3018
SOUNDS OF SPRING
Who: Fort Wayne Philharmonic Quartet
Where: Kingston Residence, 7515 Winchester Road
When: Tues, April 19 at 3pm
All Welcome
RSVP to 747-1523
FREE DOG SEMINAR OFFERS HELP TO DOG OWNERS
Where: Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control, Education Center, 3020 Hillegas Road
When: Tuesday, April 19
6:30-8pm
Why: Solutions to common canine behavior problems
For more information call 436-5556.
CITY’S YARD WASTE RECYCLING NOW OPEN
When: 8am-6pm
Monday through Saturday
Noon-6pm on Sunday
Where: Yard Waste Recycling Facility
6202 Lake Ave.
Cost: Biosolids are $8 per ton, less than a ton, $5.
Biosolids and mulch are free if customers load it themselves.
The facilities also accepts yard wastes.
For more information call 749-8040.
PARKING LOT SALE
Who: Grace Episcopal Church
Where: Lakes of Liberty Mills Subdivision on Aurora Place at the church
What: Baby clothes, books, antiques, etc.
When: Friday & Saturday, April 22 & 23 from 8pm-3pm
GENEALOGICAL
MEETING
Who: The Allen County Genealogical Society
What: Monthly Meeting
Where: Aboite Branch Library, 5630 Coventry Lane
When: Wed, April 20, 7pm
Visitors are welcome and invited.
BROOKWOOD CHIPPERS LADIES 9-HOLE GOLF LEAGUE
What: Welcome breakfast meeting
Where: Brookwood Golf Course Clubhouse
10304 Bluffton Road
When: Wed, April 27, 9am
If you are interested please join us or call Emma Reidenbach at 749-0491 for more information.
FOCUS ON HEALTH
Where: Avalon Missionary Church in Waynedale
When: Saturday, April 16
8am-Noon
What: Free health screenings
Optional blood chemistry test with cardiac profile is available for $26. Fasting is required for the blood chemistry test.
CHICKEN BBQ
Who: Central Christian School
Where: 5801 Swartz Road
When: Friday, April 29, 4pm
For more information call 493-0193.
FISH & TENDERLOIN FRY
Where: Monson Chapel
11431 Lower Huntington Rd
What: Fish and tenderloin, potato salad, baked beans, applesauce, desert & drink
When: Saturday, April 30
4:30-7:30pm
Cost: Adults $7
Children $3.50
RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE
Who: Precious Blood
Where: 1529 Barthold Street
When: Thurs., May 5
Friday, May 6, 9am-5pm
Sat., May 7, 9am-1pm
Bag Sale
FLOOD PLANNING MEETING
Who: City Utilities & Public Works
What: Flood Master Planning
When: Mon, April 25, 6pm
Where: Southwest Fire District Station #1
7001 Old Trail Road
Agenda information is available online at www.cityoffortwayne.org and by phone at 427-2873.
CARRY-IN DINNER
Where: Nine Mile United Methodist Church
6303 Winters Road, 747-3459
When: Sunday, April 17
What: Celebrating the new lift, which makes the church accessible to all people in the community.
The Prayer Junction class will provide the meat, everyone else is asked to bring a covered dish. Fort Wayne District Superintendent Lamar Imes will provide the morning message.
GE PENSIONERS POTLUCK & BINGO
When: Tuesday, May 10, 10:30am
Where: At the GE Club on Sweeny Ave.
Please bring your own table service and a covered dish
WUMC FISH & CHICKEN FRY
Who: Waynedale United Methodist Church
Where: 2501 Church Street
When: Friday, April 29, 4-7pm
Cost: Adults, $6.50, Children $3.50
HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Who: Northeast Indiana Baseball Association
What: A celebration to induct 4 members into its Hall of Fame
Where: American Heritage Village Museum-Auburn
I-69 Exit 126 west
When: Sat, April 30, 6:30pm
Why: To induct 1974 Cincinnati Reds first round pick, Steve Reed, Larry Koehl; local standout and all-star minor league catcher, and former Fort Wayne Daisy All Stars, Jean Beissinger Harding and Betty Weaver Foss.
Master of Ceremonies will be Kent Horman.
Cost: Tickets are $25
Ticket deadline is April 27 and can be purchased at 2843 E. State Blvd., 1632 Wells Street, and 216A N. Lynn Street in Bryon OH, or by mail at NEIBA Office, PO Box 40224, Fort Wayne, IN 46804.
Banquet tickets include free admission to the WWII Victory Museum, the Kruse Automotive and Carriage Museum, the Philo T. Farnsworth Museum for Television History, and the Northeast Indiana Baseball Museum and Hall of Fame.
13th ANNUAL
USPS.NALC FOOD DRIVE
Who: United States Postal and the National Association of Letter Carriers
What: Nation’s largest one-day food drive
When: Saturday, May 14
Where: By your mailbox
Why: Your letter carriers will pick up and deliver the nonperishable food items to your local food bank
Volunteers are needed for the US Postal Service food drive to walk carrier routes and help collect food, to unload trucks, and to drive rural routes with maps and pick up food. Please call the Associated Churches at 422-3258 or Hazelwood Post Office at 427 7305.
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