COMMUNITY CALENDAR 11/02/12
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HELP STOP
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
SALE EVENT
Who: Heather’s Closet
When: Wednesday
November 14
6pm
Where: Bishop Luers H.S.
333 E. Paulding Rd.
Room 104
Enter thru door #3
Info: New and gently used dresses will be displayed and available for purchase.
With each gown, we are providing information regarding safety tips, phone numbers and Heather’s story.
All gowns will be sold for $25.
Proceeds from the event will enable Heather’s closet to host future guest speakers and purchase additional information about domestic violence.
Contact: Joni Kuhn
jkuhn@bishopluers.org
456-1261 x 3008
GOLDEN KIWANIS
Meet Thursdays
11:30am
Atz’s
Ice Cream Shoppe
Tillman Road
TURKEY TROT
Who: Bishop Luers H.S.
When: Saturday
November 17
6:30pm
Where: Bishop Luers H.S.
333 E. Paulding Rd.
Info: Booster Club and the Performing Arts Department will host “Fawn Liebowitz” at the gymnasium.
This is the main event to our Annual Turkey Trot.
Come and enjoy great music, food and support Luers Athletic and Performing Arts Departments. Must be 21 to attend.
Contact: Monica Zwick
456-1261 x 3008
ALZHEIMER’S
SUPPORT GROUP
Who: Alzheimer’s Association
When: Thursday
November 8
10am
Where: Trinity English Lutheran
405 W. Wayne St.
Info: To help those who care for Alzheimer’s patients
Contact: Melissa Barile
260-420-5547
ANNUAL AUXILIARY TURKEY DINNER
When: Sunday
November 4
11am – 2pm
Where: Waynedale Post #241
7605 Bluffton Rd.
Cost: Adults $6
Kids under 10 $3
Contact: 260-747-7851
ANNUAL AUXILIARY TURKEY DINNER
Who: Waynedale Post #241
When: November 4th,
11am – 2pm
Where: Waynedale Post #241,
7605 Bluffton Rd.
Cost: Adults $6, Kids under 10 $3
Contact: 260-747-7851
ORCHID SHOW
Who:
Three Rivers Orchid Society
When: November 3 and 4
Noon – 4pm
Where: Botanical Conservatory
Cost: $3 admission
$2 children
Info: Members of Mid America Orchid Societies come see displays of award winning orchids by members of the MidAmerica – American Orchid Societies.
Purchase unusual orchids & orchid supplies as well.
Contact: Kim Weldon
260-493-2005
AUCTION
Who: Southwest Fire District
When: Sunday
November 4
1pm
Where: 7001 Old Trail Rd.
Info: Proceeds go towards new equipment for new fire station on Lower Huntington Rd.
Items include: Toys, tools, games, blankets, signs, posters and a golf cart!
Food and drink available.
Contact: www.auctionzip.com
Hixson Auction Services #32362
OPEN HOUSE
Who: Bishop Luers H.S.
When: Thursday
November 15
6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Bishop Luers H.S.
333 East Paulding Rd.
Info: All interest families are welcome to attend this event.
Opportunities will be available to gather information about clubs, sports, financial aid and much more.
Contact: Monica Zwick
456-1261 x 3008
JINGLE BELL RUN / WALK FOR ARTHRITIS
Who: Arthritis Foundation
When: Saturday
December 1
Where: University of Saint Francis
Hutzell Gym
2701 Spring Street
Cost: $25 Early Bird Rate through 10/24/12
Info: Wear a holiday themed costume.
Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces.
Run or walk a 5K route individually or with your team members and celebrate the season by giving. Register today and help us fight arthritis.
Contact: www.jbrfw.org
Marcy Hawkins
260-755-6282
HELP STOP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Who: Heather’s Story
When: Throughout the year
Where: Bishop Luers H.S.
Front Office
333 E. Paulding Rd.
Cost: Tax receipt will be provided for each gown or dress brought in
Info: We are collecting formal wear that we will resell for $25.
With each gown sold, pointers and signs of what to look for in an abusive relationship is attached. ALL money collected will be used to either donate to a Domestic Violence organization, bring in speakers to share their stories and/or purchase educational materials to use in the classroom.
Contact: Joni Kuhn
260-615-4831
PAPER GATOR
RECYCLE BIN
Who: Avalon Food Pantry
When: Now!
Where: 1500 Lower Huntington Rd.
Church office
Cost: Free
Info: Help the food pantry
We will receive payment for paper.
Accepted: Newspaper, mail, office paper, phone books, magazines, paper books, catalogues, computer paper, all kinds of paper!
NO grocery bags or cardboard.
Contact: 747-1531
or 414-8391
ACCEPTING APPS FOR VOLUNTEER EMTS & FIREFIGHTERS
Who: Poe Volunteer Fire Department
When: Mon, Wed, Fri
7am – 7pm
Where: 3619 E. Yoder Rd.
Info: Accepting volunteers
Contact: Stop by the office
poefireems@gmail.com
403-1041
LITTLE RIVER RAMBLERS
Who: Little River Wetlands Project
When: Tuesdays
9am – 11am
Where: Eagle Marsh Barn
6801 Engle Road
Cost: Free
Info: Explore the preserve’s interesting plants and wildlife
Contact: Betsy Yankowiak
478-2515
HONOR THE SPECIAL VETERAN IN YOUR LIFE!
Who: Korean War
Veterans Assn
Info: Memorial Day & Fathers Day honor a veteran in your life with a brick engraved with his name and placed on O’ Day Rd.
Contact: Ron Barnhart
260-493-7569
ME-‘N-U
COMMUNITY MEALS
Who: Aldersgate
When: Every Thursday
6pm to 7 pm
Where: Aldersgate Community
2417 Getz Road
Phone: 432-1524
FURNISHING HELP TO REBUILD LIVES
Who: Mustard Seed Furniture Bank
When: Monday – Friday
10am – 4pm
Where: Drop off
3636 Illinois Rd.
Info: Bring in bed linens, extra blankets and towels and miscellaneous kitchen items
Also accepting furniture and goods
Contact: 260-471-5802 ext 5
MORNING WALKING/WELLNESS PROGRAM
Who: ASH Centre
When: Monday – Friday
8am to 10am
Where: 1701 Freeman St.
Info: Coffee, tea, snacks available
ALZHEIMERS CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
Who: Alzheimer’s Association
When: 1st Thursday of month
Time: 10am
Where: Waynedale Library
2200 Lower Huntington Rd.
Note: Meetings are confidential and free of charge
Contact: 415-7741
SOUTHWEST WOMEN’S NETWORKING
Who: Cheryl Friar
Where: Tavern at Coventry
5745 Coventry Lane
When: First Tuesday of month
4pm – 6pm
Cost: Bring plenty of business cards
Contact: 747-5202
THE KOREAN WAR VETERANS ASSN.
Who: The Korean War Veterans Assn
Indiana Chapter One
When: Monthly meeting
2nd Sat.
10am
Where: VFW Post 857
2202 West Main St.
Info: Lunch served after meeting, bring friends!
Contact: Mary Anna Roemke
260-485-7627
SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST CLUB MEETING
Where: Renaissance Restaurant
Tillman Road
When: Tuesdays
7am
For more information:
Ron Perkins
747-6186
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.
Contact: 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
EUCHRE
When: Tuesdays
7pm
Where: 4940 Bluffton Rd.
Who: Fraternal
Order Of Eagles 248
FISH AND TENDERLOIN SUPPER
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
When: First and Third
Friday of the month
5pm – 7pm
Where: 5703 Bluffton Rd.
Southwest
Conservation Club
Contact: 747-4677
TRAP AND SKEET SHOOT
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
When: Second and Fourth
Sunday of the month
12:30pm until close
Where: 5703 Bluffton Rd.
Southwest
Conservation Club
Contact: 747-4677
Jim Shearer
FREE BINGO
Who: Kingston Healthcare
When: Second Wednesday
9am – 10am
Where: Chik-fil-A
Jefferson Pointe
Contact: 260-747-1523
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