COMMUNITY CALENDAR 6/15/2005
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PLANT SALE/GARDEN WALK
Who: Master Gardener’s
4-H Department, and
Purdue University
What: Plant bargains and information booths
Where: Display gardens – Allen County Extension Office, 4001 Crescent Ave.
When: Saturday, June 18
1-4pm
Why: Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Purdue Master Gardener volunteer program
CHICKEN SALE
Who: Monson Chapel United Methodist Church
Where: 11431 Lower Huntington Road
Call: 438-3229
When: Friday, June 17
4pm until chicken is sold out
Cost: 1/2 chicken $5
(take out only)
Advance tickets available
Drive-up service at church
SPAGHETTI DINNER BENEFIT
Who: Sponsored by Waynedale United Methodist Preschool
What: Benefit for Derek Lynch
2-year old with Wilms (kidney) Disease
Food: Spaghetti, Casa Burro Salad, Dessert
Carry out available
When: Thursday, June 23
4:30-7:30pm
Where: Waynedale United Methodist Church
2501 Church Street
All proceeds go to medical expenses.
BLOOD DRIVE
When: Sunday, June 12
8am-1pm
Where: St. Joseph Hessen Cassel
Call Jan at 447-1392 to schedule an appointment
Walk-ins welcome.
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.
SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST CLUB
“Friend of Youth”
When: Tuesdays from 7-8am
Where: Atz Restaurant
211 E. Tillman Road
Contact: Devon Mathias
747-5468
LIBERTARIAN MEETING
What: Proposal for safety and freedom in a legalized drug society
Where: Mad Anthony’s Brewery
1109 Taylor Street
When: Monday, June 13
7:00pm
Call Mike Sylvester for more information 338-0833
SUMMER
PLAYGROUNDS
Where: Waynedale Park,
Psi Ote Park & Packard Park
When: June 13 – August 5
9am-4pm(Fridays 9am-1pm)
For more information call 427-6000
WRESTLING CAMP
Who: Bishop Luers High School
What: Brian Anderson Little Giant Wrestling Camp
Ages: 4 through 18
When: July 14 & 15
9am-4pm
Where: Bishop Luers High School Campus
Cost: $70 before June 30
Workout clothes, headgear and wrestling shoes are required.
Registration:
Brian Anderson
P.O. Box 352
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
PORK CHOP DINNER
When: Father’s Day-June 19
10:15am to 11:30am
Where: St. Mark Lutheran Church
16933 Thiele Road.
Sponsored by the confirmation class of St. Mark’s
Cost: $6
Carry out only
Call to order tickets no later than June 12.
RED HAT DINNER
Who: After 5 of Fort Wayne
When Monday, June 27
6:30-8pm
Where: Goeglein’s on Maysville Rd.
What: “Life is an adventure-Jungle Birth to Priceless Worth,” presented by Star Paterson
Reservations are needed by Wednesday, June 22
Call Marilyn at 486-7124
MONROEVILLE
GARDEN WALK
Who: Monroeville Community Park Board
Where: Tickets can be purchased at the Monroeville Town Hall
When: Sunday, June 12
1-5pm
Cost: $5
For more information call 623-2134.
RICHARDVILLE HOUSE
What: Open for the season
When: Saturdays, 12-4pm
Cost: $7 Adults
$5 Students
A LOT OF ART
Who: Fort Wayne Art Source
Where: 2812 Lower Huntington Road
When: Saturday, June 11
10am-3pm
Why: Artists will display and demonstrate their talents
For more information call 747-9834.
GARAGE SALE
Who: Kyle Road Neighborhood Association
When: Saturday, June 11
9am-3pm
Where: Bounded by Sandpoint, Ardmore, Engle & the RR
WAYNEDALE
COMMUNITY PICNIC
When: Saturday, August 27
10am-2:30pm
Where: Waynedale Park
Koon & Elzey Streets
Donation needs: Monetary for food, gift items and gift certificates.
All donations go to the picnic.
Sponsored by Waynedale area businesses, Friends of Waynedale and local neighborhood associations
For more information call:
Cheryl Connett 747-5272
Renee Haugh 747-1811
Beulah Stoker 747-6305
BUSINESS WOMENS MEETING
Who: The Premiere Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association
Where: 2209 St. Joe Center Road
When: Monday, June 20
Noon
Cost: $10
Retired and workingwomen are welcome.
Contact Dorothy at 483-5508 by June 15.
BAERFIELD
TOASTMASTERS
What: Learn speaking and leadership skills
Where: Atz’s Ice Cream Shoppe, Tillman Road
When: Tuesdays at 6pm
If you need help becoming a confident, effective speaker at your club meetings, this is the place to begin.
SOUTHWEST
CONSERVATION CLUB
5703 Bluffton Road
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
What: Fish Fry
When: Friday, June 17
5pm – 7pm
What: Trap & Skeet Shoot
When: Sunday, June 12 & 26
12:30pm –close
What: 3D Open Archery Shoot
When: Sunday, June 19
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
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 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.
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.
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
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
FLEA MARKET
RESERVE YOUR TABLE!
When: Saturday, July 23
8am – 6pm
Sunday, July 24
9am – 4pm
Where: Southwest Conservation Club
5703 Bluffton Road
Tables available $10/day
747-4677, 436-1678, 417-9018
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
LITTLE RIVER WETLANDS PROJECT
What: Monthly meeting
When: First Wednesday
Where: 2403 Fairoak Drive
This is for all interested people.
The public is welcome and invited.
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: Rolling Thunder Meeting
Where: AMVETS Post #33
When: 3rd Sunday 3pm
EUCHRE
Where: AmVets Post 33
Where: 6620 Koester Road
When: Tuesday night, 7pm
If you can provide contact information for members of EHS Class of ’65, please call or email Dave Bolyard at 432-8323 or dbolyar@attg.net
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.
CLASS REUNION
Who: St. Therese Eighth Grade Class of 1968 & 1969
Where: At the church hall, after Mass with FR Joe
When: Sat., July 30, 6pm
Cost: $5
People from other grades are welcome and invited.
SAFE & SOUND ALL AROUND
What: Sixty-minute program to promote stranger safety for kids 5-12
When: Wed., June 15, 7pm
Where: McMillen Center for Health, 600 Jim Kelly Blvd.
For more information call 456-4511.
CIVIL WAR DAY CAMP
Where: The Lincoln Museum, 200 E. Berry
Who: Boys and Girls, 9-12
When: June 20-24
9am-Noon
Cost: $65 for members
$75 for non-members
Registration deadline June 6.
FROGS AND TOADS
Who: ACRES presentation by Pat Oppor
What: Presentation of a research project on amphibians
Where: Wing Haven Nature Preserve
400 N., Steuben County
When: Sunday, June 5, 2pm
THREE RIVERS CROCHET GUILD
What: Monthly meeting
When: Mon, June 13, 7-9pm
Where: Michael’s Craft Store
For more information call 747-0601.
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