COMMUNITY CALENDAR 2/8/2006
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2nd ANNUAL CABARET
KNIGHT
Who: Bishop Luers Performing Arts
Where: Bishop Luers Italian Café
333 East Paulding Road
What: Musical plus Dinner
Includes a delicious Italian dinner, lively song and dance and witty repartee
When: Saturday, February 18
Doors open at 7pm
Dinner and Dessert 7:30pm
Cost: $15/person
Phone your reservation to Sue Mathias by February 14
456-1261 x 3114
SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST
CLUB MEETING
Where: Atz’s Ice Cream Shoppe
211 East Tillman Road
When: Tuesdays, 7-8am
For more information call Ron Perkins at 747-6186
VETERAN’S MEMORIAL
SERVICE
Who: Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center
V.A. Hospital Chapel
Where: 2121 Lake Ave.
What: Remembering those who passed away between Nov. 1, 2005 thru Feb. 15, 2006
You are invited to add your Veteran’s name to be read during bell and candle lighting ceremony
When: Sat., Feb. 25
1 PM
QUIET WARRIORS
Who: Korean War Veterans Association
What: Monthly meeting
Where: Ft W. Eagles #248
4940 Bluffton Road
Bowling alley entrance
When: Breakfast 8am
Meeting at 9am
For more information call 747-0601
CROCHET MEETING
Who: Three Rivers Crochet Guild
Where: Michael’s Craft Store
Jefferson Pointe Shopping Center
When: Second Monday of each month from 7pm-9pm
For more information call 747-0601
4-H PLANT FUNDRAISER
Who: Allen County 4-H Club
What: Plant and hanging basket sale
Order deadline March 31
Where: Allen County Fairgrounds
When: Pick-up will be Thursday, May 4, 5-8pm
Friday, May 5, 9-12 Noon
Cost: $1 for 4″ geranium
$12 for 10″ basket
Call 481-6826 for more information
DRIVE THRU FISH
DINNER
Who: St. Joseph Hessen Cassel Knights
Where: Church Hall
US27 & 469
When: Friday, February 10
7pm
Cost: $6.50
ENVIRONMENTAL
EDUCATION
Who: Purdue University Extension
Where: Allen County Extension Office
4001 Crescent Ave.
When: March thru May
Registration deadline is March 1
What: Indiana Master Naturalist Program
For more information call 481-6826 option 3
CALLING ALL OWLS
Who: ACRES
Where: Wing Haven Nature Preserve–Steuben County
When: Sunday, February 19
5pm
What: Hike to Gentian Lake to call owls
For more information call 422-1004
WRITER’S FORUM
Who: Fort Wayne Writer’s
What: Talkabouts, share & network
Where: Towne House
2209 St. Joe Center Rd.
When: Tuesday, February 7
7pm
PANCAKE & SAUSAGE
BREAKFAST
Where: F.O.P. Lodge
2125 Olladale Drive
When: Saturday, February 4
7-11am
What: Benefits
“Cops for Kids”
Cost: $5
WOMEN’S AFTER 5
What: Tax Preparation Presentation
Where: Goegleins
7211 Maysville Road
When: Monday, February 27
6:30-8:00pm
Cost: $14
ALZHEIMER’S
ASSOCIATION
What: Partnering with your doctor
Where: First Presbyterian
300 W Wayne Street
When: Thurs., February 16
10:30-Noon
BREAKFAST WITH THE
BIRDS
What: How to attract a mate—-Bird Style
Where: Fox Island Park
7324 Yohne Road
When: Wed., February 15
7:30-9:00am
Be sure to dress for the weather
$3 per person
Reserve a spot call 440-3180
UMC BREAKFAST
Where: Monson Chapel
11431 Lwr Huntington Road
When: Saturday, February 4
7-10am
Cost: $5
AFRICAN MISSION
FESTIVAL
Who: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
Where: 2313 South Hannah
When: Sunday, February 12
9am
ELMHURST CLASS
REUNION
What: Elmhurst Class of 1956 Reunion
Where: Hilton Garden Inn
8615 US 24, Fort Wayne
When: Saturday, May 20
Tour the school 1-2:30pm
Reunion 5-11pm
Missing classmates: William Branstrator, Bruce Higgins, Tom Johnson, Warren Knepper, Nila McMahon, David A. Montgomery, Janet L. Navalta & William Strass
If you know the whereabouts of any of these people please contact Janet L. Donahue Minser at
260-637-5436
PANCAKE & SAUSAGE
BREAKFAST
Where: St. John’s PAC
Gym on north side of school
4500 Fairfield Ave.
When: Sunday, February 19
8am-1pm
Who: St. John the Baptist Boy Scout Troup
EUCHRE
Where: WD United Methodist Church
Church Street
When: Tuesdays, 9am
INDIANA EPILEPSY
SERVICES SUPPORT
GROUP
What: Monthly meeting
Where: East Parlor Room
Wayne Street UMC
300 E. Wayne Street
When: 4th Tuesday of each month–12:30-2pm
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.
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 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
GOLDEN KIWANIS
Meets Thursdays at 11:30am at Atz Ice Cream Shoppe on Tillman Road
ROLLING THUNDER
What: Meeting
Where: AMVETS Post #33
When: 3rd Sunday 3pm
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: Wednesdays
6-7:30pm
What: Sharing Our Savior Night
The night begins with dinner, singing, then adults and children separate into bible studies.
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
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.
CHURCH SERVICES
Where: Church of Christ
3421 Thurber Ave
Waynedale
When: Sundays
9am Bible Study
10am & 6:30pm Services
Radio program on WGL, 1250AM
Sunday 7am-7:30am
Call 747-2637 for
information
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
Family Life Center
When: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday-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.
EUCHRE
Where: AmVets Post 33
Where: 6620 Koester Road
When: Tuesdays, 7pm
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS
What: Pro Troops Rally
Where: Across from the Allen County Courthouse
When: First Saturday of every month
Next event Saturday, February 4, 12-1pm
For more information call Rex Mercer at 260-609-3461
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 West Jefferson Blvd.
Call 637-3820 for more information
SOUTHWEST
CONSERVATION CLUB
Open to the Public
Where: 5703 Bluffton Road
–
What: Fish and Tenderloin
Supper
When: Fridays, Feb. 3 & 17
5pm – 7:30pm
–
What: Trap and Skeet
When: Sundays, Feb. 12 &26
12:30pm – close
BOOK SIGNING
Where: Border’s Bookstore
Across from Glenbrook Mall
When: Saturday, February 25
3:00pm
Who: Jimmie Schindler
Founder and President of Bandido’s Restaurant
What: Book signing of Shindler’s Tiny Tales & Whatnot
WEIGHT WATCHERS
Who: Ash Brokerage Corp. Wellness Program
What: Weight Watchers Meetings
Where: Ash Brokerage
8515 Bluffton Road
When: Once per week, during lunch time
(11:45-12:45)
We’re trying to get a Weight Watchers at Work series going but Weight Watchers requires a minimum of 20 people before they’ll commit to doing on-site meetings
Right now we have 12 people so we need 8 more
Call: 260-478-0733
CASINO KNIGHT
Who: Bishop Luers Boys’ Basketball
Where: Bishop Luers Café
333 East Paulding Road
What: Texas Hold’em, Seven Card Stud, Five-Card Stud, and Black Jack
When: Friday, February 10
8pm to midnight
Tickets: $20
Call 456-2670
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