COMMUNITY CALENDAR 11/04/2009
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8th ANNUAL GREAT TREE CANOPY COMEBACK
Who: Friends of the Parks, Parks and Recreation
Fort Wayne, New Haven & Allen County Parks
When: Saturday
November 7
10am
Where: Johnny Appleseed, Shoaff Park, Salomon Farm, and Werling Park in New Haven, and Metea County Park
Note: more than 250 trees will be planted!
Contact: 427-6028 or 710-4413
BREAKFAST
Who: Monson Chapel U.M.C.
When:
November 7 & 9
7am -10am
Where: 12220 Lower Huntington Rd.
Cost: $6 adults
6–10 $3
5 and under free
Note: All you can eat
Contact: 427-6028 or 710-4413
8th GRADE DAY
Who: Bishop Luers H.S.
When: Friday
November 6
8:30am -10:30am
Where: 333 E. Paulding Rd
Note: 8th grade students interested in attending Luers are welcome
R.S.V.P.
Contact: 456-1261
8th SCHOLARSHIP/PLACEMENT EXAM
Who: Bishop Luers H.S.
When: Saturday
November 7
Where: 333 E. Paulding Rd
Cost: $10
Note: A total of $10,000 will be awarded
Contact: 456-1261
OPEN HOUSE
Who: Bishop Luers H.S.
When: Sunday
November 15
2 – 4pm
Where: 333 E. Paulding Rd.
Note: Opportunity to gather information
Contact: 456-1261
BLOOD DRIVE
Who: Englewood Health & Rehabilitation
When: Tuesday
November 24
8am – 11am
Where: 2237 Engle Rd.
Note: Call Valerie O’Brien
747-2353 to schedule an appt.
OPEN DANCE
Who: American Style Ballroom
When: Saturday
November 7
7pm – 9pm
Where: 6041 N. Clinton
(Washington Square Plaza)
Note: Dances held every Saturday of the month
Contact: 480-7070
FISH FRY
Who: Fort Wayne
Maennerchor/Damenchor
When: Friday
November 13
4:30pm – 7pm
Where: Park Edelweiss
3355 Elmhurst Dr.
Cost: $8 Adults
$5 children 12 and under
Contact: 459-2225
THANKSGIVING TURKEY DONATION DRIVE
Who: The Franciscan Center
When: Tuesday
November 24
9am
Where: 4643 Gaywood Dr.
Note: Goal to raise 1500 turkeys for needy families
Contact: 744-3977 or 385-3000
DISORDERLY BEAR DEN OF GBW MONTHLY MEETING
When: Thursday
November 5
6:30pm
Where: Fort Wayne Community Ctr.
233 West Main St.
Note: New members & guest welcome
Contact: 409-9886
ROLLER DERBY TRYOUT
Who: Fort Wayne Derby Girls
When: Mondays
November 16 & 23
8:15pm – 9:15pm
Where: Bell’s
7009 Highway 930 East
Note: Bring Helmet & Skates
Rentals available, for men & women
Contact: 312-7343
FLEA MARKET AND BAKE SALE
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
When: Saturday
November 21
9am – 3 pm
Where: Southwest Conservation Club
Bluffton Road
Cost: Tables $10
Contact: 436-7662
15th ANNUAL CHOCOLATE EXTRAVAGANZA
Who: DeBrand’s
When: Friday
November 6
6:30 – 9:30pm
Where: Historic Indiana Hotel Lobby
(Adjacent to Embassy Theatre)
Note: Silent Auction to benefit Family & Children’s Services
Cost: $25 per person
Contact: 744-4326
BETTER BREATHERS SUPPORT GROUP
When: Wednesday
November 11
10am
Where: Lutheran Hospital
Classrooms 1 & 2
7950 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Note: “Making the most of your doctor visit”
Contact: 435-7363
FALL DANCE
Who: St. Joseph Hessen Cassel School
When: Saturday
November 8
8 – 11pm
Cost: Tickets $10
Includes 2 drink tickets
Note: Must be 21 to join the fun!
Contact: 639-3580
BEGINNING THE JOURNEY
Who: Alzheimer’s Assoc.
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
FISH TENDERLOIN DINNER
Who: St. John Lutheran Church Flatrock
When: Saturday
November 7
4:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: 12912 Franke Rd.
Monroeville
Cost: Adults $8
Children 6-12 $5
5 & under free
Note: Craft and bake sale
Contact: 639-7107 or 623-3879
ROSARY SOCIETY CRAFT SHOW
CANDY & BAKE SALE
Who: Precious Blood Church
When: Saturday
November 7
8:30am – 3:30pm
Where: 1515 Barthold St.
Contact: 434-0355
FISH FRY
Who: Fort Wayne Maennerchor/Damenchor
When: Friday
November 13
4:30pm – 7pm
Open to the Public
Cost: $8 Adults
$5 Children
12 and under
Location: Park Edelweiss
3355 Elmhurst Drive
HOLLY DAYS CRAFT SHOW
Who: Deer Ridge Elementary
Parent Teacher Club
When: Saturday
November 7
9am – 3pm
Where: 1515 Scott Rd.
Note: Over 200 tables of crafts!
Contact: 431-2151
COOKIE WALK
Who: Fort Wayne Sports Club
Ladies Auxiliary
When: Saturday
November 21
10:30am – 3pm
Where: 3104 Ardmore Ave.
Note: Be early for best selection
Contact: 747-6946
FREE TUTORING
Who: Holy Scripture Lutheran Church
When: Each Thursday
4–6 and 7–9 pm
Where: Community room of church
8811 Kinnerk Rd.
Note: Adults with B.S degrees
desiring to enrich community
Contact: 478-1717
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING
Who: University of Saint Francis
When: Saturday, October 31
9am – 1pm
Where: 2702 Spring St.
Note: FW Residents only
Contact: 399-7700, ext. 8134
DOG FIRST AID CLASS
Who: Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control
When: Sunday, October 31
9am–1pm
Where: 3020 Hillegas Rd.
Note: Numerous tips to maintaining
your pet’s health
Contact: 427-5508
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
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
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: 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
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
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
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.
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
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS
What: Pro Troops Rally
Where: Across from the Allen County Courthouse
When: First Saturday of every month
12pm to 1pm
This event is to let our troops know that we haven’t forgotten about them
Please bring flags and signs
For more information:
Rex Mercer
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 Sat. 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: 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
CHURCH SERVICES
When: Sunday School
9-10:30am
Service 10:30am
Where: Elmhurst Church of the Nazarene
2951 Sandpoint Rd.
For more information:
747-4811
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
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