NOVEMBER 22, 2013 – COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
When: Saturday
Dec. 7
6a – 10a
Where:
Waynedale Masonic Lodge
7039 Elzey St.
Cost: Free Will donation
Contact: 260-747-5922
THANKSGIVING
CRAFT BOUTIQUE
When: Thurs.
Nov. 21
10a – 4p
Where: Heritage Park
2001 Hobson Road
Contact: 260-484-9557
Info: Loretta Loy, well known in the Fort Wayne area for the children’s blankets and lap covers she makes, will be among the crafters, offering her items for $25.
She plans to donate 20% of the funds she receives to the Alzheimer’s Association.
MELVIN MULLINS W/MUSIC FOR DANCING
When: Fri
Nov 22
7:30p – 10:30p
Where:
American Legion Post 296
7039 Elzey St.
Cost: 130 W. Tillman Rd.
Info: Public Welcome
GOLDEN KIWANIS
When: Meet Thursdays
11:30am
Where: Atz’s
Ice Cream Shoppe
Tillman Road
HOLIDAY BAZZAAR – ARTS & CRAFTS
What: Selling handmade and new items helping you prepare for the holiday season.
A unique day of holiday sales and deals.
Who: UAW Community Services Committee
When: Saturday
Nov. 7
10a – 4p
Where: UAW Local 2209 Union Hall in Roanoke
5820 East 900 North, Huntington County, 2.5 miles west of GM on Lafayette Center Road
Cost: Please bring a non-perishable food donation
FIFTH ANNUAL
BAKE & CRAFT SALE
Who: Order of the Eastern Star
Where: Historic Fort Wayne Masonic Temple
216 E. Washington Blvd.
When: Dec 14
9a – 3p
Why: To raise funds for local charities
Info: Homemade noodles, peanut brittle, cookies by the pound, pies, muffins, fudge and more.
Handmade jewelry and crafts along with local vendors.
Tables still available:
260-437-9628.
Cost: Free
ANNUAL TURKEY TROT
Who: The event is an evening of fun, fellowship and support of Bishop Luers Athletic and Performing Arts Departments.
When: Sun.
Nov 24
6p – 10:30p
Where: Columbia Street West
Cost: $25
Tickets can be purchased online at www.bishopluers.org , in the Athletic Office, or by contacting Lisa Palmer at (260)438-0482.
Tickets include in the price, food, beer, wine soft drinks and live music by “Actual Size”.
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
WEIHNACHTSKONZERT GERMAN CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Featuring the Fort Wayne Maennerchor/Damenchor
When: Sun
Dec 15
4p
Cost: Free will offerings will be accepted
Where: St. Peter’s Catholic Church
518 East DeWald Street
Info: The Fort Wayne Männerchor/Damenchor will present this German Christmas Concert in the beautiful Neo-Gothic setting of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. The program of traditional German Christmas music, directed by Tom Remenschneider, will be sung entirely in German, with English translations provided. The concert is free and open to the public.
Contact: Carol
(260) 459-2225
(260) 417-1212
HOLIDAY CONCERT
When: Tues
Dec. 17
7:30p
Where: John & Ruth Rhinehart Music Center
IPFW campus
Info: Conductor Scott Humphries and assistant conductor David Blackwell have chosen an evening of traditional seasonal music that includes The Night Before Christmas read by a narrator, A Fireside Christmas medley, A Christmas Festival, March of the Toys, Sleigh Ride and the Hallelujah Chorus from the Messiah and more.
Cost: $7 for adults
$6 for seniors
$2 for children 4 to 12
IPFW students are admitted free with student ID
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
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.
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
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
FARMER’S MARKET
When: First & Third Saturday
Oct–May
9a – 1p
Where: Lincoln Financial Event Center
Parkview Field
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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