COMMUNITY CALENDAR 9/23/2009

 

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INTERNATIONAL BLAST

Who: Fort Wayne Arts United

Supported by: John S. and James L. Knight Foundation

Why: Festivities and Street Dance

When: Friday

September 18

5pm-7pm

Where: 100 block of W. Wayne St.

In front of Macedonian Tribune, Irish Pub, Toscani’s Pizzeria, Cindy’s Diner

Dance: Bill Skimos Band

Eat: Baklava by MPO “Kostur”

 

BAZAAR

Who: Waynedale United Methodist Women

Why: Proceeds to missions

When: November 7

9am-2pm

Where: 2501 Church Street

To rent 6’tables: $20

Call: 750-2213

 

SOUTHWEST WOMEN’S NETWORKING

Who: Cheryl Friar

Where: Tavern at Coventry

5745 Coventry Lane

When: First Tuesday of month

Cost: Bring plenty of business cards

 

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS MEETING

Who: Premiere Chapter of the American

Business Women’s Association

When:

Third Monday of month

12noon

Where: Towne House Community Center

2209 St. Joe Center Rd.

Cost: $12

For more information:

Marguerite 260-744-2520

 

SERVICE ADDED

Where:  St. Mark Lutheran Church

16933 Thiele Road

When: Sat. 5:30pm

Everyone is Welcome!

 

THE KOREAN WAR VETERANS ASSN.

Who: The Korean War Veterans Assn

Indiana Chapter One

What: Monthly meeting, 2nd Sat.

Breakfast and Social Hour

Where: Am. Legion Post 82

3201 Harris Rd.

Breakfast at 7am

Meeting at 9am

Mary Anna Roemke

260-485-7627

 

LITTLE RIVER RAMBLERS

Who:

Little River Wetlands Project

What: Eagle Marsh morning hikes

Where: Eagle Marsh

At the barn off Engle Road

When: Tuesdays

9-11am

Be sure to dress for the weather and wear tall waterproof boots

 

SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST CLUB MEETING

Where: Renaissance Restaurant

Tillman Road

When: Tuesdays

7am

For more information:

Ron Perkins

747-6186

 

BAERFIELD TOASTMASTERS

What: Learn speaking and leadership skills

Where: Penguin Point

7303 Winchester Rd.

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:

Ron Barnhardt

493-7569

 

EUCHRE

Where: WD United Methodist Church

Church Street

When: Tuesdays

9am

 

CHURCH SERVICES

Where: Church of Christ

3421 Thurber Ave.

When: Sundays

9am Bible Study

10am & 6:30pm

Services

Radio program

WGL, 1250AM

Sunday 7am-7:30am

Call 747-2637 for information

 

GOLDEN KIWANIS

Meet Thursdays

11:30am

Atz

Ice Cream Shoppe

Tillman Road

 

DEPRESSION SUPPORT MEETS

When: 2nd and 4th Thursday

6pm

Where: Hope Missionary Church

429 E. Dustman Rd.

Bluffton

What: Open to anyone suffering with depression, bi-polar, anxiety, or has a friend or loved one who does

Cost: Free

Donations 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.

 

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: Third Thursday

8 pm

For more information:

449-3181

Cost: $4

 

EUCHRE

When: Tuesday’s

7pm

Where: 4940 Bluffton Rd.

Who: Fraternal

Order Of Eagles 248

 

3-D ARCHERY SHOOT

LAST SHOOT OF 2009

Who:  South West Conservation Club

When: Sundays

Sept. 20

10:00am- 3:00pm

Where: 5703 Bluffton Rd.

Note: Open to public

Contact: 747-4677

 

FISH AND TENDERLOIN SUPPER

Who: South West Conservation Club

When: Fridays

Sept. 18

5:00pm – 7:30pm

Where: 5703 Bluffton Rd.

Note: Open to public

Contact: 747-4677

 

TRAP AND SKEET SHOOT

Who: South West Conservation Club

When: Sundays

Sept. 27

12:30pm – Close

Where: 5703 Bluffton Rd.

Note: Open to public

Contact: 747-4677

 

COMMUNITY ICE CREAM SOCIAL

Who: Nine Mile U.M. Church

When: Sunday

Sept. 27

1-3pm

Where: Waynedale Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 747-3459

 

BLESSING OF ANIMALS

OUTDOOR

WORSHIP SERVICE

Who: Nine Mile U.M. Church

When:  Sunday

Sept. 27

10:30am – 12:30pm

Where: Waynedale Park

Cost: Free Lunch

Notes: Bring leashed or caged pets

Contact: 747-3459

 

OKTOBERFEST 2009

Who: Sponsored by Fort Wayne

Maennerchor/Damenchor

When: Saturday, Sept. 26

Times: 1:00pm- 5:00pm

Games for the whole Family

6:00pm – 7:30pm

Full German dinner

6:15pm – 7:30pm

Music by “Musikmackers”

8:00pm

Grape Stomp

9:00pm – 11:00pm

Music by

Haus Musikanten

Where: Park Edelweiss

3355 Elmhurst Dr.

Cost: Dinner $10

Children 12

or under $5

Contact: 459-2225

 

ANNUAL HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE

Who: St. James Lutheran Church

When: Saturday, October 31

9am – 3pm

Where: 1720 SR 930 E

New Haven

Note: To rent 8’ table, $25

Contact: 493-1067 or 710-0321

 

ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB MEN’S

SMOKER NIGHT 2009

Who: Bishop Luers High School

When: Saturday

Sept. 26

7pm – Midnight

Where: Bishop Luers HS

Watch for tents

Cost: $25 PER PERSON

Cigars for sale

Note: Food and Beer provided

Contact: 456-1261 x 3008

 

 

HOMECOMING SOFTBALL TOURNEY

Who: Bishop Luers HS

When: Saturday

Sept. 26

Time: 9am Round Robin Start

Awards after final game at 1pm

Where: Tillman Park

600 Tillman Rd.

Notes: 10 person minimum, co-ed teams

Must have equal male/female ratio team

Round Robin Tourney Limited to 6 teams

Play 5 games!

Tons of FUN!

Compete against Luers staff team

Cost: $15 per player includes:

team shirts, awards, beverages

Contact: 456-1261 x 3008

 

ALUMNI & FRIENDS GOLF OUTING

Who: Bishop Luers High School

When: Saturday

October 3

2pm Shot Gun Start

Where: Brookwood Golf Course

Note: 4 person teams

Cost: $70 per person

Includes: green fees, cart, range balls, food and beverages

Hole Sponsorship: $125

Contact: 456-1261 x 3008

 

GARAGE SALE – MULTI FAMILY

Who: Tillman Rd. Church of God Youth

When: Saturday, October 3

Where: 536 Harbor Walk Dr.

Mariners Ridge

Note: Proceeds go to youth group

Contact: 747-9127

 

FLEA MARKET

Who: American Legion #241

Women’s Auxiliary

When: September 26

9 – 4pm

Where: 7605 Bluffton Rd.

Why: Fundraiser

Note: Held in legion parking lot

Cost: $5 to rent per table

Contact: 432-6369

 

PSAT/SAT SEMINAR

Who: Bishop Luers High School

When: Tuesday and Wednesday

September 29 & 30

6 – 8:30pm

Where: Bishop Luers High School

Note: Pay online at zaps.com

or call 877-927-8378

Cost: $79

 

SENIOR HEALTH FAIR

Who: United Way of Allen County

When: Friday, October 2

8am – noon

Where: Turnstone Center for Children and

Adults with Disabilities

Cost: $17 blood chemistry test

$21 flu shots

$35 pneumonia vaccines

Note: No charge with Medicare B

Contact: 422-4776

 

RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE

Who: Trier Ridge Community Church

When: Friday, October 9

8am – 4pm

Saturday, October 10

8am – 2pm

Where: Trier Ridge Community Church

7501 Hessen Cassel Rd.

Note: $2 bag sale

Saturday, 1-2pm

Soups and sandwiches for lunch

Contact: 485-3574

 

SUNDAY IN THE PARK- WITH JAZZ

Who: Northeast Indiana Public Radio

When: September 27

1 – 5pm

Where: Headwaters Park West

Note: Bring blankets, chairs, footballs, frisbees

Rain or shine!

Cost: Food will be available to buy

Contact: 918-1087

 

 

CHICKEN DINNER

Who: St. Aloysius

When: Sunday, September 27

11am – 1pm

Where: St. Aloysius parking lot

Note: Fundraiser

Cost: $7 per meal

Contact: 622-4301

 

RENAISSANCE IN ROANOKE

When: Saturday, October 10

10am – 5pm

Where: Main Street

Roanoke

Note: Art for sale, music, food, entertainment

Plein Air Painters,

8am – 3 pm

Farmers Market

1- 5pm

Contact: 848-4282 or 359-8687

 

RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE

Who: Trinity Lutheran Church

When: Thursday & Friday, October,

1&2, from 8am – 5pm

Where: Trinity Lutheran Church,

7819 Decatur Rd., Fort Wayne

Note: Bag sale Saturday October 3,

9am – noon

Contact: 447-2411

 

PARKING LOT GARAGE SALE

Who: FOE #248 Auxiliary

When: September 19

9am – 3pm

Where: Parking lot of FOE

4949 Bluffton Rd.

Cost: Tables $10

Spaces $5

Note: Support our charities

Contact: 410-6884 or 478-2481

 

CONCERT

Who: Christian singer

Matt Maher

When: Sunday

September 20

7:30pm

Where: University of Saint Francis

North Campus Auditorium

2702 Spring Street

Cost: $10

Free for Students with valid ID

Contact: 399-7700, ext 6706

 

GOLF OUTING

Who: Allen County 4-H Clubs

When: Thursday, September 24

Where: Coyote Creek Golf Course

4935 Hilegas Rd.

Note:  Registration 12:30 – 1:15pm

Start set for 1:30pm

Cost: $300 per team of 4

Note: Signup deadline September 18

Dinner & awards after outing

Contact: 241-6328

 

8th GRADE SCHOLAR COMPETITION

Who: Canterbury High School

When: October 3

8:45am – 12:30pm

Where  : Canterbury High School

Note: As many as ten $4000 scholarships

awarded based on testing, essays, transcripts,

and interview

Contact: 407-3553

 

FUNDRAISER

Who: Aboite New Trails

When: Sunday, October 18

Registration 1pm

Race starts at 2 pm

Where: Homestead High School

Note:  2nd annual Ant race

5K walk or run

Register same day or at

Aboitenewtrails.org

Contact: 969-1689

 

ABOITE TWP REUNION

Who: Aboite Twp Eight One Room Schools

When: Saturday, October 3, 2009, Aboite

School Ctr #5, open 3 – 5pm to former students,

open to all at 5pm for registration, dinner 6pm

Where: Aboite Twp Fire Station reception room,

11321 Aboite Ctr Rd.

Contact: 749-8632 or 432-1191

 

RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE

Who: “Wings” Peace Womens Guild

When: Friday, October 2, 9am – 5pm

Saturday October 3, 8am – noon

Where: 4900 Fairfield Ave. Fort Wayne

Peace Lutheran Church

Contact: 747-2382