JANUARY 17, 2014 – COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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HEARTLAND
FAMILY CONCERT
Who:
Heartland Chamber Chorale
Where: University of Saint Francis North Campus
2702 Spring St,
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
When: Feb. 9
2:30p
Why: Entertain and enrich the entire family in an all ages concert
Add’l Details: Heartland’s Family Concert features internationally famed storyteller Valerie Tutson who joins Heartland to present a concert that entertains and enriches the entire family.
This program is great for all ages!
Call the office
(260)-436-8080 or visit www.heartlandchorale.org to purchase tickets.
Cost: GA $10
Students $5
Children admit free
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
1ST CHILI COOK-OFF
Who: American Legion
#241 Auxiliary
Where: 7605 Bluffton Rd
When: Sat., Jan. 18
Why:
Fundraiser for various charities
Add’l Details: Anyone Can enter – $10 entry fee
Judging at 5p – 6p
All you can eat Chili at 6p. Purse Auction between 5:30 – 7:30p.
Prize money for 1st & 2nd Place Winners.
Music by Jamming with Jeanine
Public Welcome
Cost: Meal $5
Entry fee for Cook-off $10
Contact:
Diana West
432-6369
Legion
747-7851
FISH FRY
Who: Fort Wayne Maennerchor Damenchor
When: Second Fri. of each month
4:30p – 7p
Where: Park Edelweiss
3355 Elmhurst Dr.
Cost: Adults $9
Children 12 & under $5
Info: Meal includes all you can eat fish (pollock), coleslaw, scalloped potatoes, applesauce, rolls & desserts. Pork tenderloin is also available.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT CHILI LINCH, BAKE SALE & NEXT TO NEW CLOTHING RESALE
Who: Lutheran Life Villages Auxiliary
When: Sun., Feb. 23rd
10:30a – 2:30p
Where: 6701 S Anthony Blvd, Assembly Hall, main level & lwr level
Cost: Chili Lunch with all the fixings, dessert & drink for only $7.50.
Tickets are available at the door.
Info: We accept cash or checks only!
For more information:
Call 447-1591 x2116
FREEDOM TO DREAM: THE HOPES & REALITIES OF BURMESE REFUGEES
Who:
YWCA Northeast Indiana
Where: 1610 Spy Run Ave.
When: Wed., Jan. 22
Noon
Why: An exploration into the life and experiences of the Burmese refugees living
Add’l Details: Faustina Adat and Eva Cung, YWCA staff members and Burmese refugees themselves, will introduce attendees to their language and culture, and provide insight into the daily trials they experience living in the United States, their adopted home.
Those in attendance will leave with a better understanding of why the Burmese are here and members of the two cultures can better relate.
Cost:
Free admission & parking
Contact: RSVP to Sue Hiatt at (260) 424-4908
TENNIS TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER
Where:
Wildwood Racquet Club
When: Feb. 22
Noon
Why: Fundraiser for military ministry
Add’l Details: Mixed doubles play.
Food, fun & help our veterans.
Cost: $50
Contact: Susan Till
More Info: www.lmvfm.org
FISH FRY
Who: Fort Wayne Sports Club
When: Fri., Jan. 24, Feb. 28, Mar. 28, April 18
4:30p-7p
Why: Fundraiser for Soccer
Where: 3102 Ardmore Ave.
Cost: Adults $8
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
EMBROIDERER’S GUILD OF AMERICA
Who:
Fort Wayne Area Chapter
Why: Meetings include teaching program and or stitching time
Contact: Karen Aiken
748-4078
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When: 3rd Monday of each month
9:30am
Where:
Downtown Main Library
900 Library Plaza
Depending on room availability
Meeting room C or 2nd floor Business Tech Room
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When: 2nd Monday of month
6:30pm
Where: Georgetown Library
6600 E. State St.
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When: 4th Monday of month
5:30pm
Where: The Friendly Fox
4001 South Wayne St.
FARMER’S MARKET
When: First & Third Sats
Oct–May
9am – 1pm
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 Mon of month
7pm
Where: Rehabilitation Hospital Cafeteria
7970 West Jefferson Blvd.
Contact: 637-3820 for more information
HELP STOP
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Who: Heather’s Story
When: Throughout the year
Where:
Bishop Luers 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
GOLDEN KIWANIS
When: Meet Thursdays
11:30am
Where: Atz’s
Ice Cream Shoppe
Tillman Road
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
PAPER GATOR
RECYCLE BIN
Who: Avalon Food Pantry
When: Now!
Where:
1500 Lwr 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
ME-‘N-U
COMMUNITY MEALS
Who: Aldersgate
When: Every Thursday
6pm to 7pm
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
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
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
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:
F W 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
AVALON HOME ASSOCIATION LEADERS NEEDED
Who:
Avalon Place Civic Association
When: Jan. 20
7pm
Where: Waynedale Library
What: Avalon Home Association Meeting Looking for members of the association to take leadership positions.
Info:Any interested association members should attend the upcoming meeting.
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