COMMUNITY CALENDAR 8/17/2005
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NOT JUST A NEGITIVE
Who: Fort Wayne Art Source
What: Local artists will be displaying their works
When: August 1 through 31
Where: 2812 Lower Huntington Road
For more information call 447-8550
67th ANNUAL POE FIREMAN FESTIVAL
Who: Poe Fire Department
Where: Yoder Road, Poe
When: Friday & Saturday
August 26 & 27
For more information call 639-6778 or 639-3992
FALL FESTIVAL
Who: St. Therese
Parish/School
Where: St. Therese Church
2304 Lwr Huntington Road
What: Booth sponsorship available
Donations may be sent to Phil and Kathy Ehinger at 1514 Lakewood Dr. or call 478-6513
An auction will be held during the festival.
Any type of gift certificate, or donation would be much appreciated.
SUMMER CHESS
TOURNAMENT
Who: Young adults
grade 6 thru 12
When: Saturday, August 13
9am-3:30pm
Where: First Wayne Street United Methodist Church
300 E. Wayne St.
Pizza will be served midday and there will be trophies for winners in each skill & age level.
MS BASS TOURNAMENT
Who: National Multiple Sclerosis Society
What: Fifth Annual St. Joe River Team Bass Tournament
When: Sunday, Sept. 18
7am-2pm
Registration/check-in starting at 5am.
Where: Cedarville Reservoir DNR Access site
Cost: $60/team
For more information call 747-5345
Only the first 50 entries will be accepted.
WOMEN’S BUSINESS MEETING
Who: The Premiere Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association
What: Monthly Meeting
Where: Towne House Retirement Community
2209 St. Joe Center Road
When: Mon, Aug. 15
12:00pm
Cost: $10 for lunch
Retired & working women are welcome.
28th ANNUAL SHOW
Who: Maumee Valley Antique Steam & Gas Association
What: Threshing, sawmilling, blacksmithing, and plowing
Where: Jefferson Township Park
4 mile east of New Haven on Webster Road
When: August 18-21
For more information call 260-799-5920
AMERICAN LEGION FUNDRAISER
Who: American Legion 296
Blue Star Association
What: Pull-tab tickets on sale through mid-August
Where: American Legion Post 296, Tillman & Calhoun
Chances are $2 each. Winner receives an opportunity to write eight tickets to any events produced by the Fort Wayne Philharmonic for the 2005-2006 Season
WAYNE HS CLASS REUNION
Who: Wayne HS Class of 1985
When: Sat, Sept. 17, 7pm
Where: Fort Wayne Museum of Art, 311 E. Main Street
If you can provide contact information for Wayne HS Class of ’85 please call 492-7040, 486-6671 or e-mail to acpd210.netscape.com
EUCHRE
Who: Am. Legion Post 296
Where: 130 W. Tillman Road
When: Every Monday night
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
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.
RICHARDVILLE HOUSE
What: Open for the season
When: Saturdays, 12-4pm
Cost: $7 Adults
$5 Students
SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST CLUB
“Friend of Youth”
When: Tuesdays from 7-8am
Where: Atz Restaurant
211 E. Tillman Road
Contact: Devon Mathias
747-5468
SOUTHWEST
CONSERVATION CLUB
5703 Bluffton Road
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
What: Fish and Tenderloin Supper
When: Friday, August 19
5pm-7:30pm
What: Trap & Skeet Shoot
When: Sun, Aug 14 and 28
12:30pm –close
What: 3D Open Archery
Shoot
When: Sunday, August 21
10am – 3pm
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.
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.
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.
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 nights, 7pm
LITTLE RIVER
WETLANDS PROJECT
What: Monthly meeting
When: First Wednesday of every month
Where: 2403 Fairoak Drive
This is for all interested people.
The public is welcome and invited.
ALZHEIMER’S MEMORY WALK
When: Saturday, Sept. 10
Where: Foster Park
To register call 420-5547
MS SELF HELP GROUP
What: For individuals and family members dealing with MS
When: Group meets the first Monday of each month at 7pm
Where: Fort Wayne Rehabilitation Hospital
7970 W. Jefferson Boulevard
Call 637-3820 for more information.
WUMC CHURCH FALL BAZAAR
Where: WUMC
Church Street in Waynedale
When: Saturday, Nov. 5
Table rental is $20
Call 747-3541 for more information.
MUZZLE LOADING 4-H SHOOTING PROGRAM
Who: Allen County 4-H Muzzle Loading Sports Program
When: Thur, Aug 18, 6:30pm
Where: Allen County Ext. Office, 4001 Crescent Ave.
Open to all youth
Grades 3-12
Cost $20
POW WOW
What: Tenth Annual Mishsihkinaahkwa Pow Wow
Where: Morsches Park
State Road 205
Columbia City
When: August 12-14
Saturday 10am-9pm
Sunday, 10am-5pm
For more information call 260-244-7843.
HUGE RUMMAGE SALE
Who: VFW 1421 Ladies Auxiliary
When: Friday, September 8
Sat, September 9
9am-5pm
Where: 7712 Bluffton Road
Behind post, in the back house
What: Ladies, children, men’s clothing, household and collectibles
PATROTIC SERVICE AND PICNIC
Who: Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
When: Sunday, September 11
Service at 10:30am
Picnic at 12 Noon
Meat & tableware provided
Please share a side dish and call us for how many will attend.
A $2 donation will help cover expenses
LIBERTARIAN PARTY MEETING
When: Mon, August 15, 7pm
Where: Backroom of Munchie Emporium
622 E. Dupont Road at Coldwater
All are welcome.
Call 338-0833 for more information.
GUEST NIGHT DINNER
Who: After 5 of Fort Wayne
What: “PICTURE THIS” guest speaker presentation
Where: Goeglien’s
7311 Maysville Road
When: Monday, August 22
6:30-8:00pm
Cost: $14
Call 471-1780 for more information.
ZANESVILLE
HOMESPUN DAY
When: Sat., September 3
7am-4pm
Parade line-up 9:15-9:45am
Where:Indianapolis
Marzane Rd. (S.R. 3)
3 mile south of I-469, Exit 2
Area firefighters past and present will be honored as parade marshals.
For more information call 260-638-4873.
SHOPPING TRIP
Who: New Era Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association
What: Shopping trip to Gurnee Mills Shopping Center
Where: Gurnee, Illinois
When: Saturday, October 1
Bus will leave at 7am sharp
Reservation deadline is September 17.
For more information call 484-8386.
OPEN HOUSE
Where: Terry & Nancy Bramall Nature Preserve
When: Saturday, August 20
10am-1pm
Where: Steuben County, east of Angola, SR 20
ACRES parking lot
Canoe & hike
For more information call 422-1004.
PLANT SALE
GARDEN
WALK
Who: Master Gardeners
What: Free garden walk and plant sale
Where: Display gardens
Allen County Cooperative
4001 Crescent Ave.
When: Saturday, August 27
1-4pm
For more information call 481-6826.
100 YEAR REUNION NOTICE
Who: Fort Wayne Parks
What: Park Family Reunion
Why: To celebrate 100 years of park service
Where: Headwaters Park
When: Saturday, October 1
Noon –4pm
For more information call 427-6004.
GRANDPARENTS
SUPPORT GROUP
Where: Waynedale United Methodist Church
2501 Church Street
When: Tues, September 13
7pm
For more information call Pam Archbold, 747-2240.
INDIANA STATE FAIR
August 10-21
Admission $6, 5&under Free
Gates open at 6am daily
Indiana State Fairgrounds
1202 East 38th Street
Indianapolis, IN
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