COMMUNITY CALENDAR 8/23/2006

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ANNUAL

USED BOOK SALE

When: September 8-10, 9:00am-9:00pm and Sunday, 12:00am-5:00pm

What: American Association of University Women will have their annual used book sale

Donated books may be dropped off until September 1 at Emmanus Lutheran Church School basement, 2320 Broadway

Where: Jefferson Pointe Shopping Center by the Rave Theatre

For more information call Kay at 657-5371

EHS SENIOR ALUMNI

When: Tuesday, Sept. 19

Noon-2:00pm

What: Annual reunion or Elmhurst class of 1940 and 1941

Graduates of ’37,’38,’39,’42,’43, and ’44 are invited

Where:

Richard’s Restaurant

2912 Getz Rd.

For more information call Homer Hoke at 747-2388

FISH AND

TENDERLOIN DINNER

When: Sunday, Sept. 10

11:00am-1:00pm

Where: Zion Lutheran Church

2313 S. Hanna at Creighton

Cost: Ages 9-adult: $7,

6-8: $4.50,

children 5 and under are free

For more information:

Julie Ganaway at 478-7022

Carry-outs available

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HOLES FOR HISTORY FUNDRAISER

When: Tuesday, Sept. 12

9:30am

(registration at 9:00am)

What: 18-hole modified scramble to benefit the Fort Wayne Historical Society

Participate by dressing up as your favorite historical character

Where: Autumn Ridge

11420 Old Auburn Rd.

Cost: $85 per person or $300 per foursome (includes lunch)

For more information:

426-2882

MT. CALVARY

LUTHERAN

PRESCHOOL

REGISTRATION

When: Monday, Aug. 28

4:00-6:00pm

What: For children ages 2-5 who are not yet registered

Where:

1819 Reservation Dr.

For more information:

747-4121

FISH FRY

When: Saturday, Sept. 9

4:30-7:30pm

What: Meal includes all-you-can-eat fish and tenderloins with potato wedges, coleslaw, dessert and beverage

There will also be a drawing for a handcrafted quilt.

Where: Colony Heights Church of Christ

4724 Tillman Rd.

Cost: Adults $7,

ages 5-8 $6.50, and children under 4 eat free

For more information:

447-2579

FLEA AND FARMER’S MARKET

When: Saturday, Sept. 16

8:00am-3:00pm

What: Flea and Farmer’s Market as a part of Ossian Days

Booth spaces are available at the cost of $20

Vendors will need to provide their own tables and power sources if needed

Where: The west parking lot of Ossian Elementary School

For more information:

call Debbie at 450-6736

Deadline to register for booth space is Sept. 1

HOAGLAND FALL MUSIC FESTIVAL

When: September 15-17

Friday: 7:00-11:00pm; Saturday: 3:00-11:00pm; Sunday: 11:00am-8:00pm

What: Enjoy a great German food, along with music from the Goodtime Dutchmen, Musical Brass, and Party Time

Where: Hoagland

Cost: $7.50 per person

15 and under are free

For more information:

639-3062

SHEETS WILDLIFE MUSEUM BANQUET FUNDRAISER

When: Saturday, Sept. 9

What: Fundraiser to benefit the museum featuring outdoor television personality, Ron Schara

There will also be door prizes, auction items, and raffles

Where: Sheets Wildlife Museum, Huntington

Cost: $35

For more information:

356-9453

EUCHRE

Where: WD United Methodist Church

Church Street

When: Tuesdays, 9am

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 Engle Rd.

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

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: All Year

What: Sweeping, moping, dusting, and pulling weeds, yard clean-up, and general custodial work

Call 426-2882 ext. 307 volunteer opportunities

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

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

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.

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

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

SOUTHWEST

CONSERVATION CLUB

Open to the Public

Where: 5703 Bluffton Road

What: 3-D Archery Shoot

When: Sundays

10am-3pm

What: Fish & Tenderloin

When: First and Third Fridays

All you can eat $7

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

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

THE CHIEF

RICHARDVILLE

HOUSE

What: The house opens for the season

When: May 20-Nov. 11

Admission:

$7 adults

$5 members

Kids under 5 FREE

WEEKLY MEDITATION CLASSES

When: Every Monday evening at 6:30pm

Where: The Indiana Buddhist Temple

5712 Webster St.

THE WAYNEDALE

COMMUNITY PICNIC

When: Saturday, Aug. 26

Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

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

WAYNEDALE UMC ANNUAL BAZAAR

When: Sat., 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, Nov. 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/pass Elex Club members, you are eligible to join

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

CENTRAL CATHOLIC ALL CLASS GOLF OUTING

When: Friday, Sept. 22 11:00am

What: 18-hole golf outing

Beverage cart will be available

Pair up your own “fore-some” or you will be placed

Where: Brookwood Golf Course on the corner of Ferguson Rd. and Bluffton Rd.

To make reservations:

Call Bill Sorg at

(260) 638-4554

CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1961

When: Saturday, September 23 – 6:00pm

Mass at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 5:00pm

What: Class of 1961’s 45th reunion

Where: The Grand Wayne Center

To make reservations call Rita Jansen King at (260) 747-5049

“4 FOR YOU” GUEST NIGHT DINNER

When: Mon., August 28

6:30-8:00pm

What: A night of entertainment featuring the Men’s Quartet, a men and women’s fashion show and speaker Dr. John Prabhakar

Where: Goeglein’s

7311 Maysville Rd.

Cost: $14

For more information

call Kay at (260) 749-496

ZANESVILLE

HOMESPUN DAY

When: Saturday, Sept. 2

What: Honor our police officers with a day of entertainment

Activities include a car show, quilt and needlework show, a parade, chicken barbeque

Where: Various locations in Zanesville, mainly the United Methodist Church and the ball park

WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL BAND INVITATIONAL

When: Saturday, Sept. 9

What: Wayne High School Blue Guard Band Invitational

Where: Wayne High

For more information

call Mike Satterthwaite at (260) 425-7630

12TH ANNUAL LEIGHANN PALMER FOUNDATION GOLF OUTING

When: Sunday, Sept. 10

7:00am or 1:00pm

What: 4-person team

Florida Scramble golf outing

Proceeds from this event will go to scholarships and local charities

Where:

Grey Goose Golf Course

Cost: $60 per person (Includes golf, golf shirt, food, beverages, and a 6:30 pm dinner (rain or shine) at Grey Goose featuring awards and door prizes)

For more information call Rick Davidson at (260) 747-2902 or Pat Daley at (260) 478-2604

Golf rain date:

Wednesday, Sept. 13

NEW HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS REUNION

What: 35th Class Reunion

When: Sat., October 7

Where: Marine Corp League, New Haven

Looking for the following classmates: Sharon Bowers, Tim Briggs, Steve Clause, Scott Crouch, Julie Daggett, Phyllis DeBender, Gerry Edwards, Carol Endres, Janice Foltz, Diane Jackson, Jeff Kane, Kathy Kennedy, Ken Kokinakis, Becky Krebs, Robert Martin, Pat McKee, Vicki Mohr, Rhonda Romanowski, Tom Saylor, Pam Schinnerer, Al Stevens, Sharon Stoller or Will Velez.

If you have any information on the above or would like to register for the reunion please contact Sue Harn McBride (260) 637-8486, Cheryl Ellenberger (260) 492-5795 or Gregg Feiertag (260) 485-1290.

FOX ISLAND PARK

What: Night of the Stinging Insects

When: Friday, September 1 @ 7pm

Where: Fox Island County Park

7324 Yohne Road

Who: Bob Dispenza

Allen County Parks Education Director

Bees, wasps, hornets, yellowjackets-they’re everywhere!

Why do they sting?

How?

How many times?

Learn the answers to these and other questions

Call 449-3180 to reserve your space

Class fee: $2/person

LUTHERAN

HOME AUXILIARY

FUNDRAISER

When: Saturday, September 30, 8:00am

What: Florida Scramble golf tournament

Where: McMillan Park Golf Course

Cost: $40 includes lunch, prizes, and activities

For more information call (260) 447-0800 ext.383