COMMUNITY CALENDAR 4/6/2005
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PARISH ART EXHIBITION
Who: First Presbyterian Church Gallery
Where: 300 W. Wayne Street
When: April 3 –10
Reception: March 6,12:15pm
Gallery Hours: Sunday 9-12
Weekdays 8-5
SOUTHWEST
CONSERVATION CLUB
Open to the Public
What: Season Opener
Archery Shoot
When: Sunday, April 3
10am-3pm
What: Fish and Tenderloin Supper
When: Fri, April 1 and 15
5pm-7:30pm
What: Trap & Skeet Shoot
When: Sun, April 10 and 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: 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
GOLDEN KIWANIS
Meets every Thursday at 11:30am at Atz Ice Cream Shoppe on Tillman Road
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
BEGINNING THE
JOURNEY
Who: Alzheimer’s Assoc.
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
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.
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.
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
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-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: Monthly Meeting
Where: AMVETS Post #33
When: 3rd Sunday 3pm
EUCHRE
Where: AmVets Post 33
Where: 6620 Koester Road
When: Tuesday nights 7pm
QUIXOTE HILLS POLKA BOOSTER
Where: Quixote Hills, 2 miles West of Hoagland
When: Sunday, April 3
4-8pm
Who: The Knappers
Featuring: Polkas, Waltzes, Round and Square Dancing
For more information call 639-3885
MASTER GARDNER’S
GARAGE SALE
Where: 4001 Crescent Ave.
(IPFW)
When: Sat, Apr. 16, 9am-5pm
For more information call 481-6826 x 3.
ACRES
What: Presentation
Sun dogs to Rainbows: Atmospheric Optics
Presented by: David Finley, Dean of Engineering at Tri-State University
When: Sun, April 3 at 2pm
Where: Acres Wing Haven Nature Preserve
Steuben County
Information: 422-1004
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.
FISH & TENDERLOIN SUPPER
Who: Trinity Lutheran Church and Thrivent Financial
What: All-You-Can-Eat Fish and Tenderloin Supper
Where: 7819 Decatur Road
When: Saturday, April 9
4pm-7:30pm
Cost: Adults $6.50
Children $4.50
Carryout dinners available
Handicap accessible
SPRING BREAK DAY CAMP
Where: Fox Island County Park, Yohne Road
When: Thursday, April 7
Amphibian Discovery
Friday, April 8
Flighty Fun-9am-5pm
What: Spring camp is geared toward campers 6-11
Cost: $30 per camper
MASTER GARDNER
YOUTH PROGRAM
Where: Allen County Ext. Office, 4001 Crescent Ave.
When: June thru mid-July
Monday, Wednesday & Friday mornings
Who: Young adults 7-14
For more information call the Allen County Extension Office at 481-6826 x 3.
RUMMAGE SALE & BAKE SALE
Who: Anthony Wayne First Church of God
Where: 6012 S. Bend Drive
When: Thursday, April 14
8am-5pm
Friday, April 15
8am-3pm
$2 bag sale, 1-3pm
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST
Who: Monson UMC
Where: 11431 Lower Huntington Road
What: Eggs, omelets, sausage, bacon, French toast, hash browns, sausage and gravy and drinks
When: Sat, April 2, 7-10am
Proceeds to the building fund
PEACE RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE
Who: The Women’s Guild of Peace Lutheran Church
Where: 4900 Fairfield Ave.
When: Friday, April 1
8am-5pm
Bag sale: 8am-Noon
Saturday, April 2
This event is supported by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
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 or by calling 427-1270 to request a registration form.
CALVARY UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
T-BALL
Who: Children ages 5-7
Where: 6301 Winchester Rd
When: Registration
Friday, April 15, 4-7pm
Saturday, April 16, 9am-1pm
For more information call 241-3921 or 747-7193 after 5pm.
United Methodist Women’s Sale
Who: Christ United Methodist Church
Where: 1101 McKinnie Ave.
What: Summer/Spring clothes, books, used items all sizes, infant through adult, shoes, purses, books, linen and misc. household items
When: Saturday, April 2
8:30am-1pm
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: 11:15am, Saturday
May 21, 2005
RSVP by May 1
Help us pay tribute to those serving.
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.
WOMEN’S BUSINESS MMETING
Who: The Premiere Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association
When: Mon, April 18, 12pm
Where: 2209 St. Joe Cntr Rd
Cost: $10
Please contact Dorothy at 483-5508 by April 13
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
SPRING BLAST
Who: Zion Lutheran
Church and Academy
Where: 2313 S. Hannah
When: Sunday, April 10
4:30pm–8:30pm
Cost: $25 per person
Reservations by April 5 to Beth Bieberich at 672-2493.
Cost: Carnival 25 cents @
ACRES
What: Geology of Kokiwanee-Wabash County
When: Sat, April 9 at 10am
Where: Salamonie River
Kokuwanee Nature Preserve, Hwy 50S
For more information call 422-1004.
FISH AND TENDERLOIN SUPPER
Who: Trinity Lutheran Church
What: All-You-Can-Eat Fish and Tenderloin Supper
Where: 7819 Old Decatur Rd
When: Saturday, April 9
4-7:30pm
Costs: Adults $6.50
MUZZLELOADING SHOOTING PROGRAM
When: Thurs, 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
WRITERS FORUM
What: For prose, poetry and drama writers.
Talkabouts, share, network
When: Tuesday, April 5, 7pm
Where: 2209 St. Joe Cntr Rd
For more information call 482-9362.
KWVA MEETING
Who: Korean War Veterans Association
Where: Am. Legion Post 82
3501 Harris Road
When: Saturday, April 9-7am
RUMMAGE SALE
Who: St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church
When: Saturday, April 9
9am-12pm
What: Bag Sale
12-1pm, $2.00
Where: 2305 Goshen Road
TAX PROTEST
Who: Allen County Libertarian Party
What: Local Libertarians to entertain last minute tax return filers
Where: Main Post Office, 1501 S. Clinton Street, on the sidewalk north of the Post Office
When: Friday, April 15, from 4pm –Midnight
Signs provided or bring your own.
More info at 484-5946 or www.allencountyLP.org
SPRING RUMMAGE SALE
Who: Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Where: 917 West Jefferson
in the school gym
When: Fri, April 8, 9am-4pm
Saturday, April 9
9am-Noon
Bag sale on Saturday morning.
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