COMMUNITY CALENDAR 7/26/2006

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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

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: 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

2501 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

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

Wednesday  mornings @ the Donald Ross Golf Course

Where: Tillman Rd. & Calhoun St.

For more information contact Greg @ 745-7093

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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.

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.

 

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)

 

 

 

 

 

MODEL RAILROAD SHOW AND SWAP MEET

When: Saturday, July 22

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Sunday, July 23

12:00 noon – 5:00 pm.

Hobo camp beginning Saturday at 5:00 pm

Where: 602 N. Washington St., Van Wert, Ohio

What: Operating model railroads of O, HO, N, Z and a Coca Cola layout on display

Will be a hobo camp with hobo stew provided

And campfire, music, and storytelling

Sponsored by the Van Wert Historical Society

Admission and parking FREE

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Who: Waynedale United Methodist Church

Where: 2501 Church Street

When: July 24 – 28

6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Needs volunteers for registration, snacks, greeters, craft helpers, and classroom helpers

For more information call the church at 747-7424

 

WAYNEDALE UMC ANNUAL BAZAAR

When: Saturday,

November 4

Where: Waynedale United Methodist Church

What: 6’ tables for rent at $20

For more information call Shirley Imel at 747-3547

Or Sharon Bowser at 478-1758

 

ELEX CLUB TO CELEBRATE 90TH ANNIVERSARY

When: Saturday,

November 4

Where: Hall’s Guesthouse

What: Luncheon to celebrate 90 years of community service and social activities.

If you or your friends are past GE, LMCS or BAE Systems employees or current/past Elex Club members, you are eligible to join

For more information call the Elex Club Office at 439-4400

 

9/11 CONNECTION DINNER

When: Monday, July 24

6:30-8:00 pm

Where: Goegleins

7311 Maysville Rd.

What: Merrill Phillips with Land Cruise will discuss a bus trip to many fun and educational points of interest.

Airline stewardess Joyce Olver shares her story of escaping the 9/11 tragedy because of a broken foot

 

THE BRETT KNUTH FUNDRAISER BENEFIT

What: Texas Hold’em Tournament

When: Sunday, July 30 at 4:00 PM

Where: American Legion Post 296

Cost: $60 per person

 

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES WTH PARKS AND RECREATION

What: Kayaking

When: Saturday, July 29 at 9:00 AM – 12:00 noon

Where: Hurshtown Reservoir, 16000 Roth Rd., Grabill

Cost: $46 – $55

Registration deadline: Monday, July 24

For more information: Call Tony at 427-6008 or visit www.fortwayneparks.org

 

Who: Camp Cowboy

What: Pretend to be a cowboy/girl during this five-session program

Ages: 7-15

When: July 31- August 4, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Where: 3900 Hursh Rd.

Cost: $235 – $282

Registration deadline: Monday, July 24

 

Who: Wild Cave Adventure

What: Climb, crawl, and scoot your way through the caves of Southern Indiana

When: Saturday, July 29 from 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Where: Will depart from (and return to) Bob Arnold Park, 705 E. State Blvd.

Cost: $23-$28

Registration deadline: Monday, July 24

Bring two light sources, a snack, water, and a change of clothing

 

PICKLE PEPPER POKER PEOPLE WALK

What: A walking event to promote physical fitness, recreation, and fellowship

Each participant welcome to set his or her pace on a well-marked trail

When: Saturday, August 12 anytime between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM

Where: Riverdale Elementary School, 6127 State Rd. 1, St. Joe, IN

For more information: call Wilma Thompson at 432-4253

 

ST. JOE PICKLEFEST

What: Don’t miss the food alley, craft tent, petting zoo, and the art & photo show

When: August 10 – 12

Where: St. Joe, IN

For more information: Call Paula at 337-5470 or visit www.stjoefest.com

 

 

 

RIVERBEND HEALTH CARE CENTER RUMMAGE SALE

What: The entire community is welcome to this rummage sale.

Donations for this event will be accepted until August 4

(Please ask for Christina Howard, Activity Director)

When: August 5 – 6 from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM