COMMUNITY CALENDAR 6/28/2006

Editors Note: The Waynedale News receives an abundance of press releases and articles for each issue.  Information that has a focus on Waynedale is given the highest priority. We try to evaluate all submissions on a timely basis.

 

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

 

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 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: Sundays

10am-3pm

What: Fish & Tenderloin

When: Fridays

5pm – 7:30pm

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

ART CLASSES

When: Wednesdays

June 21

2-4pm

Who: Fort Wayne Artsource

Where: 2812 Lower Huntington Rd.

For more information call 747-9834

 

FORT WAYNE ART GUILD

What: Venture Show

June 27-July 27

Where: Arts United Center

114 E. Superior Str.

Entries are due: Saturday, June 10

For more information call 485-1843

 

WEEKLY MEDITATION CLASSES

When: Every Monday evening at 6:30pm

Where: The Indiana Buddhist Temple

5712 Webster St.

 

QUILT SHOW

ALLEN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

When: July 18-23, 2006

For more information contact Trudy Hedges

637-6086 or 403-1682

 

ZION LUTHERN CHURCH VBS

When: June 26-30

9am-11:45 am

Where: Zion Lutheran

2313 S. Hanna St.

Who: Children of ages 3 yrs. to grade 5th

For more information call 744-1389

 

CANCER BENEFIT FOR MINNIE

What: Poker Run

For: Minnie of Minnie’s Diner

When: Sunday, July 16

12pm

Where: AMVets #33

6620 Koester Dr.

Auction•Bake Sale•Chicken Dinner

 

TRION TAVERN & CANAL CRUZERS

What: Cruise-In 2006 “On Broadway”

When: Wednesday, July 5

6:00-9pm

Where: Downtown New Haven

For more information call 639-3411

 

SUMMER PLAYGROUND

When: June 23-August 4

Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Friday 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

FWCS Free Lunch 11:30-12:30

Hearts N’Parks: 10:30-11:30

Carnival: July 26, 5-7 p.m.

Where: Waynedale Park

Cost: Free

Ages 5 and over.

(There will be no program on July 3 and 4)

 

FREE BICYCLE HELMETS

When: Saturday, August 26

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Where: Waynedale Park

Sponsored by: Fraternal Order of Police, Indiana Wayne Lodge # 14

 

FREE ROCK ‘ N ’ ROLL SUMMER CONCERTS

When: 7:00 p.m.,

June 28-Fort Wayne Community Band

July 5-The Belairs

July 12-Matt Taylor

July 19-Borrowed Time

July 26-Junk Yard Band

August 2-Memories of the King (Elvis Tribute)

August 9-Bill and the Cruisers

Where: Indian Trails Park (east of Summit Middle School on Aboite Center Road)

Bring lawn chairs, bug spray.

In case of inclement weather, concert is cancelled.

 

BUS TRIP TO CHICAGO/NAVY PIER AREA

Who: Ages 10 thru adult

When: August 5

Cost: $30 per person

What: Tour Navy Pier, museums, rides, parks

Sig –up deadline is July 5

Sponsored by Lake Shores Community Association

Call for reservation: Cheryl 747-5272

 

THE WAYNEDALE COMMUNITY PICNIC

When: Saturday, August 26

Time: Begins at 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Where: Waynedale Park

Food, entertainment, and demonstrations, along with games and prizes all donated by Waynedale supporters such as businesses, associations, and many people that support this area. This is an old fashion Picnic in the Park for our neighborhood friends and families.

(Still needed are volunteers and contributors:  Call either Beulah Stoker at 747-6305 or Cheryl Connett at 747-5272)

 

CANCER BENEFIT FOR MARY BAILER/4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION

Where: American Legion 241

7605 Bluffton Road

When: July 4, 2006 12:00-?

What: Hamburgers $1.00 Hot Dogs $.50

Served 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Please bring a side dish to share.

Baked goods, White Elephant auction at 3:00.

Donations welcome.

Live entertainment with Russ Chandler 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Door prizes/ tip boards.

Patriotic gifts for sale all day.

All proceeds to Mary Bailer, Auxiliary Past President.

 

PLAYTIME THEATER

What: Allows children to dance, sing, create and pretend with their friends in the wonderful world of theater arts.

When: July 10-13

1:30- 3:30 p.m.

Where: Waynedale Park

 

4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION

Where: Monroeville Community Park

When: July 4

Opening ceremonies are at 2:00 p.m.

What: Chicken BBQ dinners served at 4:00 p.m.

Fireworks display at 10:15 p.m.

Games, live music and food all day.

Freddy & The Hotrods on stage at 8:30 p.m.

No admission charge, for more information call 623-2134 or 623-3454

 

ELMHURST HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1951 REUNION

When: June 24, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Halls Guest House

For further information call Marilyn Hutchins, 747-4719

 

FIREHOUSE LIVE THEATER

What: Five–Alarm Open House

Get a tour and watch The Spoiled Baloney Man, previews of Dr. Frankenstreudel’s Lemon Fresh Laboratory of Horrors and other acts plus audience participation contests.

When: June 23, 24, and 25

Friday and Saturday at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

Where: Firehouse Theater, 1245 E. State

The Dr. Frankenstreudel’s Lemon Fresh Laboratory of Horrors

When: June 30 to July 16

Fridays and Saturdays at 7p.m., and Sundays at 1:30 p.m.

Where: Firehouse Theater 1245 E. State

Call 484-5946 or go to www.firehouse-fw.com for more info.

 

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

RELAY FOR LIFE

What: Teams of people camp out and take turns walking or running around a track

This is a community gathering rather than an athletic event.

Anyone and everyone can participate.

Teams form from businesses, clubs, families, friends, churches, schools and service organizations. Teams solicit donations.

Where: Bishop Luers High School

When: June 24 (9 a.m.) – June 25 (9 a.m.)

Contact Tracina Smith 471-3911