COMMUNITY CALENDAR 4/19/2006
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ALUMINUM CAN COLLECTION
Where: South West Conservation Club
Bluffton Road
When: Fourth Saturday of every month
8am-Noon
Who: Boy Scout Troop 22
Troop 22 is looking for a few good scouts
Call 436-2422 for more information
LITTLE RIVER RAMBLERS
Who: Jennifer Kleinrichert, Coordinator Little River Wetlands Project
What: Eagle Marsh morning hikes to explore flora and fauna
Where: Eagle Marsh
At the barn off of Engle Road
When: Every Tuesday, 9-11am
Be sure to dress for the weather and wear tall waterproof boots
BREAKFAST ON THE MARSH
What: Monthly Breakfast
Who: Seasoned nature lovers, 55 and older
Where: Residence Inn on U.S. 24
7811 West Jefferson Blvd.
When: Second Thursday of every month
Paul McAfee, Executive Director of Little River Wetlands Project will give the first presentation
Call 478-2515 for reservations
Optional walk around Eagle Marsh
150th ANNIVERSARY
Who: St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Where: 16933 Thiele Road
When: Once a month celebration for special guests, pastors and organists
What: The members of St. Mark’s welcome you
CROCHET MEETING
Who: Three Rivers Crochet Guild
Where: Michael’s Craft Store
Jefferson Pointe Shopping Center
When: Second Monday of each month
7pm-9pm
For more information call 747-0601
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
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
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 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: Wednesday night, 6-7:30pm
What: Sharing Our Savior Night
The night begins with dinner, singing, then adults and children separate into bible studies.
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: WD United Methodist Church
Church Street
When: Tuesdays, 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
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
GOLDEN KIWANIS
Meets Thursdays at 11:30am at Atz Ice Cream Shoppe on Tillman Road
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.
ROLLING THUNDER
What: Rolling Thunder Meeting
Where: AMVETS Post #33
When: 3rd Sunday 3pm
EUCHRE
Where: AmVets Post 33
Where: 6620 Koester Road
When: Tuesdays, 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
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
CAMP POTAWOTAMI
Do you have stories from summers spent at Camp Potawotami?
If so, and you attended prior to 1990, please call B.J. Hollars at 260-436-1992.
Your stories would be greatly appreciated in the creation of a collage of camp history
SOUTHWEST
CONSERVATION CLUB
Open to the Public
Where: 5703 Bluffton Road
What: Trap and Skeet
When: 2nd and last Sundays
12:30pm – close
What: Fish Fry
When: 2nd and last Fridays
5pm – 7pm
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS
What: Pro Troops Rally
Where: Across from the Allen County Courthouse
When: First Saturday of every month
This event is to let our troops know that we haven’t forgotten about them
Please bring flags and signs
For more information call Rex Mercer at 260-609-3461
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
KNIGHTS WRESTLING CLUB
Who: Bishop Luers Wrestling
What: K-Adult Wrestling
Where: BL High School Wrestling Rm
When: Sign-ups are Tuesday & Thursday at 7pm
Cost: Family memberships are $20
Plus $30 USAW card
SUMMERS DRIVERS ED PROGRAM
Who: Bishop Luers HS
Where: BLHS
333 E. Paulding Road
When: June 5 thru 16
8am-11am
Cost: $365
For more information call 456-1261
BUS TRIP TO NASHVILLE
What: If you like crafts, quilts and country-this is the trip for you
When: Saturday, June 3
7am
Where: Meijer on Lima Rd.
7am
Cost: $35
For more information call 637-8523
BUS TRIP TO KINGWOOD CENTER
Who: Monroeville Community Park Service
What: Bus trip to 47-acre Kingwood Center in Mansfield, OH
When: Saturday, April 29
Bus leaves Monroeville Comm. Park at 7am
Greenhouse spring bulbs will be available
Registration deadline is Saturday, April 22
623-2134
NORTHMEN CONCERT
Where: Ossian Presbyterian Church
123 S. Jefferson, Ossian
When: Saturday, April 22
7pm
Free will offering accepted
FOX ISLAND ANNUAL MEETING
When: Sunday, April 30
3pm
Where: Fox Island Nature Center
Who: Paul McAfee
What: Update on Eagle Marsh Wetlands Project
Please make dinner reservations by April 24
Ed Powers
12206 Yoder Road
Roanoke, IN 46783
Cost: $9
Check payable to FIA Inc.
QUIET WARRIORS CHAPTER MEETING
Who: Quiet Warriors Chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association
Where: Eagles #248
4940 Bluffton Road
When: 1st Saturday of each month, 8am
For more information call 747-0601
4TH ANNUAL FREEDOM DAY
Who: Waynedale United Methodist Church
Where: 2501 Church Street
When: Saturday, April 29
9am-Noon
What: It’s like a huge garage sale except everything is free
For more information call Judy at 747-9830
FUNDRAISER CARD PARTY
Who: Lutheran Home Auxiliary
Where: Lower Level Lutheran Home
6701 S. Anthony Blvd.
When: Wednesday, April 19
1:30-3:30pm
Cost: $3 donation at the door
For more information call 447-1591 X 383
SPRING RALLY
Who: Women’s Missionary League
When: Saturday, April 22
8:30am
Where: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
St. Joe & Swartz Rds.
Costs: $5
For more information call 627-5621
CHICKEN DINNER
Who: BLHS Marketing Committee
Where: Wal-Mart at Apple Glen
Jefferson Pointe
When: Saturday, April 29
10am-2pm
Cost: $6.50
ADOPT A TREE FESTIVAL
Who: ACRES
Where: Wing Haven Nature Preserve
Steuben County, 400N
When: Saturday, April 22
9am-3pm
For more information call 422-1004
FORT WAYNE WRITERS FORUM
What: Talkabouts, prose & poetry
Where: Towne House
2209 St. Joe Rd.
When: First Tuesday of the month
7:00pm
For more information call 486-3912
EASTER WORSHIP
Where: Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
1819 Reservation Dr.
When: Easter Sunday, April 16
6am, 8am & 10:45am
CAMP LOGAN OPEN HOUSE
Where: 203 EMS Lane, D-14, Syracuse on Dewart Lake
Who: Girl Scouts of Limberlost
When: Sunday, April 23
1-4pm
Why: To introduce girls to scouting
For a brochure call 422-3417 or e-mail www.girlscouts-limberlost.org
SPRING SALE
Who: Christ U.M. Church
Where: 1101 McKinnie
When: Tuesday, April 18
8:30 am– 1 pm
What: A Spring Sale for spring clothes, shoes, purses, CD’s, etc..
For more information contact: 456-5014
LIVING FAITH CAR & TRUCK SHOW
When: Saturday, May 6
Where: Living Faith
17718 State Road 1
Yoder, IN
For any questions contact 622-7103 or 622-6820
ALLEN COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
When: Wednesday, April 19
6:30 p.m.
Where: Aboite Branch Library
5639 Coventry Lane
For more information call 421-1310
SPRING RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE
Where: 4900 Fairfield Ave.
When: Friday, April 21
8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Saturday, April 22
8 a.m. – Noon
Who: Peace Lutheran Women Guild
BISHOP LUERS ANNUAL AUCTION FUNDRAISER
When: Saturday, April 22
Where: Bishop Luers High School
333 E. Paulding Road
For reservations and information call 456-1261
For additional information contact Jim Mowrer @ 471-2469
For more information contact Kay @ 749-4965 or Marilyn @ 486-7124
EAGLE MARSH CLEANUP DAYS
Where: Eagle Marsh
At the barn on Engle Road across from & west of the Golf Dome
When: April 21 & 22
9am
What: Please bring rakes brooms, etc.
Bags will be provided
Call 478-2515 for more information
WOMEN’S GOLF LEAGUE
Who: The Brookwood Chippers
What: Welcome meeting
Where: Brookwood Golf Course
10304 Bluffton Road
When: Wednesday, April 26
9am
For more information call 749-0491
CHILDRENS EASTER CELEBRATION
Where: Trier Ridge Community Church
7501 Hessen Cassel Rd.
When: Saturday, April 15
2pm
Who: Pre-school through 6th grade
For more information call 485-3574
ROANOKE RAFFLE
What: Raffle for fishing starter set
Who: Friends of the Roanoke Public Library
Where: Tickets can be purchased at the Roanoke Public Library
When: Drawing will be Saturday, May 6, 11am
ABWANEC MEETING
Where: 2520 Broadway
When: Wednesday, April 19
5:30pm
For more information call 478-0606
FISH FRY FOR PROJECT LINUS
Who: Salem United Church of Christ
Where: 2401 Lake Ave.
When: Friday, May 19
4:30-7pm
Cost: $7
Carryout available
RUMMAGE SALE
Where: 2417 Getz Road
Aldersgate United Methodist Church
Who: United Methodist Women
When: Thursday, April 20
8:30am-4pm
Bag sale at 1pm
FREE PRUNING SEMINAR
Who: Janet Kelly
IPFW Grounds Supervisor
Where: Allen County Extension Office, IPFW
When: Wednesday, May 3
6:15 pm
Please RSVP by Friday, April 28
481-6826, opt 1
PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
Who: Mt. Calvary Lutheran Preschool
What: Registration classes for 2-5 year olds
When: Wednesday, April 26
5:30-7:30pm
Where: 1819 Reservation Drive
For more information call 747-4121 ext 17
EMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH BRUNCH
Who: Emmanuel Lutheran Church
When: April 23
9 am to 1 pm
Where: 9909 Wayne Trace
EMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE
Who: Emmanuel Lutheran Church
When: April 27
8 am to 4 pm
April 28
8 am to noon
Where: 9909 Wayne Trace in the Family Life Center
WAYNEDALE UNITED SPAGHETTI BAKE DINNER
When: May 12
4:30-7:30 pm
Where: Waynedale United Methodist Church
2501 Church St.
What: Sponsored to help fund a mission trip to Red Bird
Adults $6
Children (3-10) $4
Children under 3 FREE
RALLY FOR OUR TROOPS
When: First Saturday of every month
Where: Allen County Courthouse
Why: To show support for our troops
For more information call 609-3461
GENEALOGY SEMINAR
Who: New Hope Lutheran, Ossian
What: A genealogy presentation on the NW area of Germany
Where: 8824 N. of Ossian, Intersection of Hwy. 1
When: April 22
1-3 pm
DANCING FEATHER WORKSHOP
When: April 30
2-5 pm
Where: The Brigade of Light Room
2000 N. Wells
Bldg. 1 off Jacobs St.
What: A workshop for Light Workers
$20 in advance
$25 at the door
AMERICAN LEGION POST 296
What: Armed Forces Celebration
When: May 20
12:30-4 p.m.
Where: 130 W. Tillman Rd.
For pre-register contact 456-5258
LIBERTARIAN TAX PROTEST
What: Tax protest and demonstration
Who: The Allen County Libertarian Party
When: April 17
5pm to midnight
Where: Main Post Office
1501 S. Clinton
For more information call 484-5946
For more information contact Mike Sylvester @ 338-0833
MONSON CHAPEL FISH FRY
What: All you can eat fish fry for building fund
When: April 29
4:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Monson Chapel
11432 Lower Huntington Rd.
Adults $7
Children (6-12) $3.50
5 and under FREE
MONSON CHAPEL COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
When: May 6
7-10 am
What: All you can eat breakfast
Where: Monson Chapel
11432 Lower Huntington Rd.
Adults $5
Children (6-12) $2.50
5 and under FREE
ALLEN COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION
What: Campfire Chats
Where: Metea County Park Nature Center
When: The third Thursday of each month 8 pm
For more information call 449-3181
Cost $4
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