OCTOBER 25, 2013 – COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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Trick or Treat
Who: Englewood Health & Rehab
What: Residents passing out candy. Looking to meet little monsters trick n’ treating.
When: Thursday
October 31
4-5:30pm
Where: 2237 Engle Road
LADIES GUILD RUMMAGE/BAKE SALE/CRAFT BAZAAR
When: Saturday
October 26, 8am-1pm
Where: 2435 Engle Road
Additional Info:
New this year will be a Craft Bazaar with new items for sale from area vendors. Items to include ladies, men’s, and children’s clothing, household items and toys. Bake items also for sale.
Contact: Gina
705-3775
GOLDEN KIWANIS
When: Meet Thursdays
11:30am
Where: Atz’s
Ice Cream Shoppe
Tillman Road
FARMER’S MARKET
When: First & Third Saturdays
Oct – May
9a – 1p
Where: Lincoln Financial Event Center – Parkview Field
Fort Wayne M.S. Support Group
What: For individuals and family members dealing with M.S.
When: First Monday of month
7:00 pm
Where: Rehabilitation Hospital Cafeteria
7970 West Jefferson Blvd.
Contact: 637-3820 for more information
FISH FRY
Who: Fort Wayne Sports Club
When: Friday
October 25
4:30pm – 7pm
Why: Fundraiser for Soccer
Where: 3102 Ardmore Ave.
Cost: $8 Adults
Children 6-10 $4
Info: All-you-can-eat-fish, baked potato or scalloped potatoes, coleslaw, applesauce with roll and butter and dessert
Contact: Phil Wisniewski
515-1695
VENDORS WANTED AT CRAFT BAZAAR
Who: Allen County 4-H Fairgrounds
When: October 26
9am – 2pm
Contact: Information or to book booth space
Chad
260-704-0765
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 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
414-8391
HELP STOP
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Who: Heather’s Story
Who: Throughout the year
Where: Bishop Luer’s High School
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 will be attached. All monies collected will be used to 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
WANT TO HONOR
A VETERAN?
Who:
Korean War Veterans Association
Indiana Chapter One
Info: You can do so by placing a Memorial brick on the beautiful walkway Shrine on O’Day Road in Fort Wayne
Contact: Ron
260-493-7569
SUPPORT GROUP
Who:
Fathers United for Equal Rights
When: Second and Fourth Mondays
7:30pm
Where: IHOP on Coliseum
Info: Support group for divorce, paternity, visitation, support and custody
Contact: Bob Fraser
260-493-9788
SWEET ADELINES TOWNS OF
HARMONY CHORUS
When: Mondays
6:30pm – 9pm
Where: 5120 Speedway Drive
Info: Real Women
Real Harmony, Real Fun
Contact: 260-436-7104
townsofharmony.org
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
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 x 5
MORNING WALKING/WELLNESS PROGRAM
Who: ASH Centre
When: Monday – Friday
8am to 10am
Where: 1701 Freeman St.
Info: Coffee, tea, snacks
ALZHEIMERS CAREGIVER
SUPPORT GROUP
Who:
Alzheimers Association
When: First Thurs of month
10am
Where: Waynedale Library
2200 Lower Huntington Rd.
Note: Meetings are confidential and free of charge
Contact: 415-7741
PREMIER WOMEN’S NETWORKING
Who: Cheryl Friar
Where: Tavern at Coventry
5745 Coventry Lane
When: First Tues of month
4pm – 6pm
Cost: Bring plenty of
business cards
Contact: 747-5202
THE KOREAN WAR VETERANS ASSN.
Who: Korean War
Veterans Assn
Indiana Chapter One
When: Monthly
Second Sat.
10am
Where: Eagles #248
4940 Bluffton Rd.
Info: Food served before and after meeting
Bring friends and spouses!
Contact: Mary Anna Roemke
260-485-7627
SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST CLUB MEETING
Where: Atz’s 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
Contact: Call 447-0339
744-5034
WALKERS WELCOME!
Where:
Mount Calvary Lutheran
1819 Reservation Dr.
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: First Monday of month
7pm
Where:
Fort Wayne Rehabilitation Hospital
7970 West Jefferson Blvd.
Contact: 637-3820
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 month
12:30pm until close
Where: 5703 Bluffton Rd.
Southwest
Conservation Club
Contact: 747-4677
FREE BINGO
Who: Kingston Healthcare
When: Second Wednesday
9am – 10am
Where: Chik-fil-A
Jefferson Pointe
Info: 15% of all sales go to Alzheimer’s Association
Contact: 260-747-1523
Camille Garrison
Laura Chatham
CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING
Who: Waynedale Post #241 Auxilary
When: Sunday Nov. 10,
11a – 2p
Where: 7605 Bluffton Rd.
Cost: Adults $7 children 10 & Under $3
Info: We also will be having a bake sale Come and Enjoy!
Contact:
Diana West
432-6369
Legion
747-7851
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
When: Saturday Nov. 2
6a – 10a
Where: Waynedale Masonic Lodge
7039 Elzey St.
Cost: Free will donation
Contact: 260-747-5922
KAREN’S KITCHEN DONUTS
When: Saturday
Nov. 9
7a – 10a
Where:
Waynedale Masonic Lodge
7039 Elzey St.
Cost: Free will donation
Contact: 260-410-0497
MEAT LOAF DINNER
When: Saturday
Nov. 16
4p – 7p
Where:
Waynedale Masonic Lodge
7039 Elzey St.
Cost: $8 at the door
Contact: 260-747-5922
CHRISTMAS MART 2013
When: Saturday
Nov. 23
9a – 3p
Where: Park Edleweiss
3355 Elmhurst Dr.
Cost: Entry Fee
Contact: Carol Mauch
260-459-2225
Info: This is a unique Christmas Market with emphasis on German gifts and food, plus vendors selling a variety of items. Food & drinks will be available all day. St. Nikolaus will also be with us.
HEARTLAND SINGS: OF PEACE & JUSTICE
When: Nov. 3
4p
Where:
Allen County Courthouse
Cost: Free, limited seating
Info: The Heartland Chamber Chorale presents the world premiere of “Gather These Mirrors” by American composer Kala Pierson, a work delivering a strong message about war and inspiring hope for peace around the globe and in Fort Wayne. Heartland will also perform works by Faure, Barber, Laurdisen, and a new composition by Maestro Nance. Sponsored by the Indiana Center for Middle East Peace.
WD FALL FESTIVAL
When: Saturday
Oct 26
7a – 11p
Where: Southwest Conservation Club
5703 Bluffton Road
Info: Pancake & Sausage Breakfast
7a – 10:30a
Fall Games & Trunk or Treat 2p – 4p
Live Music & Beer Tent
7p – 11p
AVALON HOME ASSOCIATION LEADERS NEEDED
Who:
Avalon Place Civic Association
When: Nov. 18
7pm
Where: Waynedale Library
What: Annual election of officers. Looking for members of the association to take leadership positions.
Info:Any interested association members should attend the upcoming meeting.
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