COMMUNITY CALENDAR 11/8/2006
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VENDORS NEEDED FOR CRAFT SHOW
When: Saturday, November 11
9:00am-2:00pm
Where: Bluffton New Life Christian School
For more information call Linda at 824-4660
ABWA NEW ERA CHAPTER SHOPPING BUS TRIP
When: Saturday, December 2
7:00am-10:00pm
What: Chicago bound with drop off sites at Macy’s and Watertower Place
Also includes a continental breakfast
Hurry, seating is limited
CHRISTMAS MART 2006
When: Saturday, November 18
9:00am-3:00pm
What: German food and specialty items, also St. Nikolaus (the original Santa Claus) will be available for pictures
Where: Park Edelweiss
3355 Elmhurst Drive
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: 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: 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: Allen Clendenen at 489-1724
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
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
SOUTHWEST
CONSERVATION CLUB
Open to the Public
Where: 5703 Bluffton Road
What: Trap & Skeet Shoot
When: 2nd & Last Sundays
12:30 to close
What: Fish & Tenderloin
When: 1st & 3rd Fridays
5pm – 7:30pm
QUIET WARRIORS CHAPTER MEETING
Who: Quiet Warriors Chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association
Where: Eagles #248
4940 Bluffton Road
When: 1st Saturday of month
8am
For more information: 747-0601
FORT WAYNE WRITERS FORUM
What: Talkabouts, prose & poetry
Where: Towne House
2209 St. Joe Road
When: First Tuesday of the month
7pm
For more information: 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: 449-3181
Cost: $4
WEEKLY MEDITATION CLASSES
When: Every Monday evening at 6:30pm
Where: The Indiana Buddhist Temple
5712 Webster Street
WAYNEDALE UMC ANNUAL BAZAAR
When: Saturday, November 4
9am-2pm
Where: Waynedale United Methodist Church
2501 Church Street
What: Craft vendors, baked goods, apple dumplings, cookies-by-the-box, candies and snack bar
Elevator Service
For more information: Shirley Imel at 747-3547
Or Sharon Bowser at 478-1758 to rent a table at $20
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/pass Elex Club members, you are eligible to join
For more information: Elex Club Office at 439-4400
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: Mark Helman at 414-6761
PURDUE CHRISTMAS SHOW BUS TRIP
When: Sunday, December 10
Leaving at 9:00am
What: Allen County Extension Homemakers sponsoring a bus trip to Purdue University to see “Christmas is Believing”
Bring your own sack lunch
Cost: $55 includes bus fare and ticket to noon performance
For more information: 481-6826
FW SPORT CLUB LADIES AUXILIARY COOKIE WALK
When: Saturday, November 18
10:30am-3:00pm
What: Cookies and other holiday goodies!
Where: 3102 Ardmore Avenue
ANNUAL “HOLLY DAYS” CRAFT SHOW
When: Saturday, November 4
9:00am-3:00pm
What: Show is a fundraiser to benefit Deer Ridge Elementary Parent Teacher Club
Where: Deer Ridge Elementary School
1515 Scott Rd.
CHRISTMAS SING-A-LONG
When: Sunday, December 3 2:00PM
Where: Wing Haven Nature Preserve, 400N Steuben County
What: Go back to the 1900s with a cozy community feeling and share your favorite holiday desert.
For more information call ACRES at 637-2273
FORT WAYNE SOCIETY OF FLORIDA 39TH ANNUAL MEETING
When: Wednesday, February 7
Where: Englewood Elks Lodge, Englewood, Florida
For more information call Nancy at 432-1080
FALL BAZAAR
When: Saturday, November 4 9:00AM-2:00PM
Where: Waynedale United Methodist Church, 2501 Church St.
What: Craft vendors, baked goods, apple dumplings, cookies-by-the-box
For more information call Shirley at 747-3547
A CHRISTMAS MARKET WITH A GERMAN FLAVOR
When: Saturday, November 18 9:00AM-3:00PM
Where: Park Edelweiss, 3355 Elmhurst Drive
What: German market with a special appearance of St. Nikolaus, the original Santa Claus.
For more information call Carol Mauch at 459-2225
CHIEF JEAN BAPTIST RICHARDVILLE HOUSE OPEN HOUSE AND MIAMI INDIAN TRADING POST DAY
When: Saturday, November 4 10:00AM-5:00PM and Sunday, November 5 12:00PM-4:00PM
Where: Bluffton Rd. (next to the SW Conservation Club)
What: Try Venison Stew, fry bread and tour the house.
LIFEWAY WESLEYAN CHURCH HOLIDAY CRAFT BAZAAR
When: Saturday, December 2 9:00AM-3:00PM
Where: 7722 Moeller Rd.
What: Breakfast and lunch available. Cookie walk, homemade crafts and door prizes.
For more information call Cindy Boettcher at 639-6037
12TH ANNUAL AWS FANTASY OF LIGHTS
When: November 22 – December 31; Sunday-Thursday 6:00PM-9:00PM; Friday and Saturday 6:00PM-10:00PM
Where: Franke Park, Fort Wayne
What: More than 75 illuminated and animated holiday displays that will delight the whole family. Proceeds benefit AWS programs and therapies for children and adults with disabilities.
Cost: $5 car, $10 Limousine, $25 bus or trolley, $30 Horse and carriage rides available on the weekends.
“CHILD OF PROMISE”
When: Friday and Saturday, December 8-9
Where: Scottish Rite Center
What: Proceeds to benefit Matthew 25 Health and Dental Clinic in Fort Wayne.
Cost: $10 in advance, $12 at the door, and $8 for groups of 20 more. Groups also receive two extra tickets and reserved seating.
SHOP IN CHICAGO
When: Saturday, December 2 7:00AM-10:00PM
Where: Bus will leave and return at Bishop Luers High School
What: Bus trip to Chicago to benefit LuersKnight
Cost: $50 covers breakfast, spirits, and snacks.
For more information call 456-1261
PARTY! PARTY! WITH THE AFTER 5 OF FORT WAYNE
When: Monday, November 13 6:30-8:00PM
Where: Goegleins, 7311 Maysville Rd
What: Anna Kaehr of the Party Story brings samples and themes. Also enjoy soloist Rhonda Lehman and speaker Fran Kidwell.
Cost: $14 inclusive
For more information call Marilyn at 486-7124
ALLEN COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF INDIANA
When: Wednesday, November 8 7:00PM
Where: Aboite Branch, Allen County Public Library
What: Computer interest group with speaker and story
PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
When: Monday, November 20 NOON
Where: The Towne House Retirement Community
What: Retired and working women welcome.
Cost: $10 includes lunch
For more information call Virginia at 484-9657
EAST OF CHICAGO FUNDRAISER
When: Monday and Tuesday, November 6-7 5:00-8:30PM
Where: East of Chicago Pizza in Ossian
What: Proceeds to benefit Habitat for humanity, Vincent House, and Claris House.
For more information call Larry at 638-4687
10TH ANNUAL SOUP & BAKED POTATO SUPPER
When: Saturday, November 11 4:30-7:00PM
Where: Nine Mile United Methodist Church
Cost: $6 adults, $3 children, 5 and under free.
CHARITY AUCTION
When: Saturday, October 21 9:00AM
Where: Hope UMC, 6608 Hoagland Rd.
For more information call 639-6340
“A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING”
When: Saturday, November 11 6:30PM
Where: Calvary UMC on Airport Expressway
Cost: $8 Adults, $5 children
BAKED STEAK OR HAM DINNER WITH BAZAAR AND COUNTRY STORE
When: Saturday, November 18 4:00-7:00PM
Where: Family Fellowship Center, Ossian UMC
Cost: $8 adults, $5 children
FOOD DRIVE
When: Beginning Monday, October 16
Where: STAR Financial Bank Service Center
What: Five-week food drive to benefit Community Harvest Food bank.
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