COMMUNITY CALENDAR 8/3/2005
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FORT WAYNE WRITER’S FORUM
What: For prose, poetry, and drama writers.
Talkabouts, share and network
When: Tuesday, Aug 2, 7pm
Where: Towne House
2209 St. Joe Center Road
For information call Phil at 486-3912.
BREAKFAST
Where: Monson Chapel
11431 Lower Huntington Rd
When: Sat., Aug 7, 7-10am
Adults $5
BLOOD DRIVE
Who: Star Financial Bank
Where: Service Center
6230 Bluffton Road
When: Tuesday, August 9
Why: Due to the national blood shortage, STAR would like to invite the public to make themselves available to the bloodmobile as “Walk-Ins”.
Please bring your blood donor card if you have one.
For more information call 479-2652.
VBS AT ZION
Where: Zion Lutheran Church
2313 South Hannah Street
When: Aug. 8-12, 9-11:30am
Cost: Free for children 4 years through grade 6
For pre-enrollment call
744-1389
GOLDEN KIWANIS
Meets every Thursday at 11:30am at Atz Ice Cream Shoppe on Tillman Road
SQUARE DANCE
Who: Music by Justus III
Where: Hoagland Hayloft
When: Friday, August 12
8:30-11:30pm
Doors open at 7:30pm
Cost: $5, includes snacks
Sponsored by Soest Fastpitch Softball Team
For more information call 260-639-3229.
NOT JUST A NEGATIVE
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.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
Where: Foster Park
Sears Pavillion
Across from Hall’s Drive-In
When: Tues, Aug 2, 6-8pm
Who: Fort Wayne firefighters, police officers, Katy the clown, Komets, Moonwalk, EMS
Why: Sponsored by Southwest Area Partnership and Neighborhood Associations Southwest
Cost: FREE!
Fun night with your children, grandchildren and a chance to talk with city officials about crime.
FALL FESTIVAL
Who: St. Therese Parish/School
Where: St. Therese Church
2304 Lwr Huntington
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.
VETERANS MEMORIAL SERVICE
Who: Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Where: 2121 Lake Avenue in the V.A. Hospital Chapel
What: Service for veterans who have passed away between April 1 and July 31, 2005.
When: Mon, August 6, 1pm
You can call in and give a Veteran’s name who has passed away and their name will be read in the Bell and Candle Lighting ceremony
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.
Deadline for registration is Friday, July 29, 6pm
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: Sun, 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 (PCABWA)
What: Monthly Meeting
Where: Towne House Retirement Community
2209 St. Joe Center Road
When: Monday, August 15, 12:00pm
Cost: $10 for lunch
Retired & working women are welcome.
Call Dorothy at 483-5508 by August 10
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.
SUPER LOT SALE
Who: Eagles #248
Where: 4940 Bluffton Road
When: Saturday, August 3
9am-3pm
Open to public.
BBQ ribs all day.
Rent a table for $10.
Call 478-2481.
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.
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
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
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
RICHARDVILLE HOUSE
What: Open for the season
When: Saturdays, 12-4pm
Cost: $7 Adults
$5 Students
SOUTHWEST
CONSERVATION CLUB
5703 Bluffton Road
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
What: Fish and Tenderloin Supper
When: Friday, Aug 5 and 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 7
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.
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: Thursdays 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.
ALZHEIMER’S MEMORY WALK
When: Sat, September 10
Where: Foster Park
To register call 420-5547
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.
SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST CLUB
“Friend of Youth”
When: Tuesday 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.
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.
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
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.
QUIET WARRIORS KWVA
What: Monthly Meeting
Where: Fort Wayne Eagles #248, 4940 Bluffton Road
When: Saturday, August 6
Breakfast at 8am
Meeting at 9am
For more information call 747-0601.
THREE RIVERS
CROCHET GUILD
What: Monthly meeting
When: Mon, Aug 8, 7-9pm
Where: Michael’s Craft Store
For more information call 747-0601.
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.
MILLER FAMILY BENEFIT
HOG ROAST•BAKE SALE WHITE ELEPHANT SALE
When: Saturday, August 20
beginning at noon
Where: AMVets Post 33
6620 Koester Drive
Why: Due to Jill Miller’s battle with cancer the family is struggling with many medical bills.
WUMC CHURCH FALL BAZAAR
Where: WUMC
Church Street in Waynedale
When: Sat, November 5
Table rental is $20 for a 6-foot table.
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.
4001 Crescent Ave.
Open to all youth
Grades 3-12
Cost $20
SUMMIT CITY TRIATHLON/DUATHLON
What: 1.5K, Swim, 40K bike, and 10K run
When: Sat, August 6 at 8am
Where:Hurshtown Reservoir near Grabill.
For more information call Geoffrey Wladecki at 456-2904.
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