COMMUNITY CALENDAR 9/6/2006
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ALLEN COUNTY PARKS
What: Breakfast with the Birds-East meets West
When: Wednesday
September 20
8:00am-9:30am
Where: Fox Island Park
7324 Yohne Road
Cost: $3 per person
Breakfast included
Call for reservation
For more information:
449-3180
LUERS WALK-A-THON
What: Student Fundraiser
Following the all-school mass
When: Friday
September 29
9:15am-Luers gym
Where: Bishop Luers H.S.
Paulding Road
Why: Raise funds for support of general operating expenses for Luers
Goal for the school this year is $47,000
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST FALL FESTIVAL
What: Games, Raffles, Concessions, Go Cart Races, Chicken Dinner, Talent Shows
When: Friday and Saturday
September 15 and 16
7:30pm – 11pm
Where: 4500 Fairfield Avenue
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
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
2313 S. Hanna at Creighton
Cost: Ages 9-adult: $7
6-8: $4.50
Children 5 and under free
For more information:
Julie Ganaway at 478-7022
Carry-outs available
GOLDEN KIWANIS
Meets Thursdays at 11:30am
Atz Ice Cream Shoppe on Tillman Road
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 Golf
11420 Old Auburn Rd.
Cost: $85 per person or $300 per foursome (includes lunch)
For more information:
426-2882
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
For more information call Debbie at 450-6736
Deadline to register for booth space is September 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
ROLLING THUNDER
What: Rolling Thunder Meeting
Where: AMVETS Post #33
When: 3rd Sunday 3pm
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
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 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
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 month
12:30-2pm
BAERFIELD
TOASTMASTERS
What: Learn speaking and leadership skills
Where: Atz’s Ice Cream
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
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
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.
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
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
QUIET WARRIORS CHAPTER MEETING
Who: Quiet Warriors Chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association
Where: Eagles #248
4940 Bluffton Road
When: 1st Sat. 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 mo.
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
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
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.
WAYNEDALE UMC ANNUAL BAZAAR
When: Saturday, Nov. 4
Where: Waynedale United Methodist Church
What: 6′ tables for rent $20
For more information call Shirley Imel at 747-3547
Or Sharon Bowser at
478-1758
ELEX CLUB TO
CELEBRATE 90TH
ANNIVERSARY
When: Sat., 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/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, Sept. 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
LUTHERAN
HOME AUXILIARY
FUNDRAISER
When: Sat., September 30
8:00am
What: Florida Scramble golf tournament
Where: McMillan Park Golf
Cost: $40 includes lunch, prizes, and activities
For more information call (260) 447-0800 ext.383
WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL BAND INVITATIONAL
When: Sat., September 9
What: Wayne High School Blue Guard Band Invitational
Where: Wayne High School
For more information call Mike Satterthwaite at
(260) 425-7630
12TH ANNUAL LEIGHANN PALMER FOUNDATION GOLF OUTING
When: Sun., September 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
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, September 13
For more information: Call 416-0261 or e-mail mark.redding@fwcs.k12.in.us
AIRPORT BUSINESS CO-OP NETWORKING
When: Every Wednesday, NOON-2:00PM
What: Join us for lunch and bring a hand full of business cards to pass out
Also bring your golf clubs for a chance to play 9 holes for just $5.00!
Where: American Legion Post 241
Cost: $5 lunch special
For more information call Mark Helman at 414-6761
URBAN COYOTES
When: Saturday, October 14
9:00am-11:30am
What: Stanley Gehrt will present findings of the research he’s done on urban coyotes
We’ll be hiking to look for signs of the coyotes in Fox Island
Where: Fox Island Cty Pk.
For more information:
449-3180
STRIDES OF HOPE
ANNUAL
WALK-A-THON
When: Sat., September 16
Registration 8:30am
What: This year, there will be a 5K Fun Run and a two-mile Walk-a-thon
Where: Foster Park
Pavilion #1
For more information:
422-3544
MONSON CHAPEL U.M.C. BREAKFAST
When: Sat., September 2
7:00am – 10:00am
What: All you can eat eggs, sausage, bacon, hash browns, French toast, biscuits and gravy, and much more
Where: 11431 Lower Huntington Rd. (behind the GM plant)
Cost: Adults $5
Ages 6-12 $2.50
Age 5 and under are free
FAMILY STORY TIME
When: Thursdays in September – 7:00pm
What: It’s a special night for families for stories, songs, a craft and lots of fun!
Where: Waynedale Library
2200 Lower Huntington
For more information:
421-1365
FAMILY DAY AND
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
When: Sun., September 17
What: Enjoy a pulled pork dinner, beer tent and kid’s activities
Elephant ears after 4:00pm
Where: American Legion Post 241-Bluffton Road
SMART START
STORYTIME
When: Mondays and Tuesdays in September
10:30am
What: Children
ages 3-5 years of age and their caregivers are invited to this storytime
Where: Waynedale Library
2200 Lower Huntington
For more information:
421-1365
NASCAR RACE NIGHT
When: Sat., September 2
What: 2 large screen televisions will broadcast the Chevy Rock N’ Roll 400
Auxiliary will provide Sloppy Joe’s
Bring your own side dish to share
Race boards, tip boards, kings, 50/50
Where: American Legion Post 241
Bluffton Road
GERMAN HERITAGE SOCIETY FISH FRY
When: Friday, September 29
4:30-8:00pm
What: All you can eat fish, scalloped potatoes, cole slaw, applesauce, rolls, dessert, and coffee
Where: Park Edelweiss
3355 Elmhurst Dr.
Cost: Adults $7
Ages 6-12 $4
Ages 6 and under are free
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