COMMUNITY CALENDAR 5/24/2006

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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

 

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

 

INDIANA EPILEPSY SERVICES SUPPORT GROUP

What: Monthly meeting

Where: East Parlor Room

Wayne Street UMC

300 E. Wayne Street

When: 4^th 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

 

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: 3-D Archery Shoot

When: Sunday, May 21

10:00am-3:00pm

What: Fish & Tenderloin

When: Friday, May 19

5pm – 7:30pm

 

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

 

QUIET WARRIORS CHAPTER MEETING

Who: Quiet Warriors Chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association

Where: Eagles #248

4940 Bluffton Road

When: 1^st Saturday of each month, 8am

For more information call 747-0601

 

FORT WAYNE WRITERS FORUM

What: Talkabouts, prose & poetry

Where: Towne House

2209 St. Joe Rd.

When: First Tuesday of the month

7pm

For more information call 486-3912

 

AMERICAN LEGION POST 296

What:  Armed Forces Celebration

Blue Star Presentation

When:  May 20

12:30-4 p.m.

Where:  130 W. Tillman Rd.

For pre-register contact 436-5258

 

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

 

FORT WAYNE COMMUNITY FISHING CLUB

What: Fundraising Dinner for the Fishing Club

Where: St. Mary’s Lodge

2329 Winter St.

When: Sunday, May 21

3pm-6pm

 

FORT WAYNE COMMUNITY FISHING CLUB

What: The 10th Annual Fort Wayne Community Fishing Derby

Where: The Larez Park / S. Clinton at Creighton St.

When: Friday & Saturday, June 2 & 3

8am-5pm

For more information contact Tony Truelove @ 456-1616

 

ROCKCREEK ALUMNI BANQUET

Where: The Commons of Norwell High School

When: Registration @ 4:30pm, Dinner 5:30pm

For more information contact Dale Dolby @ 638-4153

 

EMMAUS LADIES PARTY AND BAKE SALE

When: Thursday, May 25

1 pm

Where: 2320 Broadway

What: Honor Memorial Day Card Party and Bake Sale

 

EMMAUS LADIES DINNER NIGHT

What: All you can eat fish and tenderloin dinner

When: Friday, May 26

4-7pm

Where: 2320 Broadway

Cost is $7.50 for adults

$4.50 for children 6-12

and 5 and under free

For more information contact

Sandy Bowmann @ 447-4115

or Shirley Beneke @ 485-5973

 

FORT WAYNE CHILDREN’S CHOIR

What: Annual Spring Plant Sale

When: May 16-29

Where: Broadview Florist on Winchester Rd.

For more information

Call the FWCC office @ 426-7464

 

ZION LUTHEREN SCHOOLFEST SHOWCASE

When: Saturday, May 20

10 am-2 pm

Where: 2313 S. Hanna St.

What: Literature showcase

For more information call 745-2979

 

BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH DINNER

When: Saturday, May 20

4:30-7:30 pm

Where: 2435 Engle Rd.

What: All you can eat Fish Fry & Tenderloin dinner

Cost:

Adults $6.50

$3.50 for children 5-12

4 and under free

For more information call 747-0713

 

EVENING PRIMROSE GARDEN CLUB

What: Annual Plant Sale

When: Saturday, May 20

9 am-12 pm

Where: The Village at Time Corners 6325 W. Jefferson Blvd.

For more information contact Mary Loase @ 672-3679

 

DONALD ROSS LADIES GOLF

What: New members invited to 9-hole golf league

When: Wednesday mornings @ the Donald Ross Golf Course

Where: Tillman Rd. & Calhoun St.

For more information contact Greg @ 745-7093

 

CAVALIER OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT

When: Monday, May 22

Where: Chestnut Hills Golf Club

There is a registration fee that totals $150

Registration begins at 11 am

 

SENIOR GOLF

Who: Senior golfers 55 & older

When: Every Monday & Thursday

Where: McMillen, Foster, & Shoaff Parks

Why: 1 Season pass for all three courses

For more information contact Dan Poorman @ 747-5532

 

ST. PETER’S GARAGE SALE

When: Friday & Saturday

May 19-20

9am-4pm

Where: 500 E. of Dewald Street at St. Peters Catholic Church

For more information contact Kathy Helmsing @ 459-0138

 

BEST FOOT FORWARD

When: Monday, May 22

6:30-8pm

Where: Goegleins, 7311 Maysville Rd.

What: Dinner ($14)

Program: Crime presentation

 

BISHOP LUERS RUMMAGE SALE

When: Every Saturday May 30-June 1 from 3-8pm

Where: East side of Bishop Luers School

For more information call 748-4107

 

THE CHIEF RICHARDVILLE HOUSE

What: The house opens for the season

When: Saturday, May 20-November 11

Admission:

$7 adults

$5 members

Kids under 5 FREE

For more information contact Todd Pelfrey @ 426-2882

 

BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH

What: All you can eat fish fry & tenderloin dinner

When: Saturday, May 20

4:30-7:30 pm

Cost:

$6.50 adults

$3.50 kids 5-12

4 & under free

For more information call 747-0713

 

NEW HAVEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

What: Photography contest

When: Friday, June 9, 4-8pm

Saturday, June 10, 9am-6pm

Where: New Haven U.M. Church 630 Lincoln Highway East

For more information contact 749-9565

 

ROANOKE LIBRARY

What: Used book sale

When: Saturday, May 20

8am-2pm

Where: Main St.

 

ANNUAL GARAGE SALE

When: Friday, June 2

Saturday, June 3

9am-5pm

Where: Turn off Bluffton Rd. at Old Trail Rd.

then right to Bella Vista Blvd.

 

GARAGE SALE

Who: Oakdale Neighborhood Assoc.

When: Saturday, May 20

9am-4pm

Were: Broadway to Calhoun and Rudisill to Kinsmore

Over 80 locations

For more information call Jim Obergffell at 7445-0238

 

ELMHURST CLASS OF 57, REUNION

When: May 19, 2007

What: Seeking information on classmates

For more information call 490-1237

e-mail annmcrillis@verizon.net