MARCH 28, 2014 – COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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COMMUNITY CARD AND BOARD GAME PARTY
When: Thurs. April 17
12:30p – 4p
Who: Open to anyone that likes to play cards or board games!
Where: Waynedale United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
Add’l details: The cost is $3 per person; pay at the door.
Bring your card partners, friends and cards.
This is a fun way to get to know others in the community.
There will also be a bake sale.
Contact: Marge 747-5646
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Where: Wayne High School
When:
Beginning as soon as possible
Why: Provide education and mentor Wayne students
Add’l: Junior Achievement provides young people programs in the classroom to teach them about Financial Literacy, Work Readiness, and Entrepreneurship. Volunteers act as role models and share their experiences along with teaching the hands-on JA materials. JA provides all of the materials and training. It is a 5-7 week commitment for 50 minutes each classroom visit.
Cost: Free!
Contact: Hayli Dick
260-484-2543
FLEA MARKET
Who: American Legion
#241 Auxiliary
Where: 7605 Bluffton Road
When: Sat., May 17
8a-3p
Why: Various Charities
Add’l: Spaces Still Available $10 per space & $5 per table or you can bring your own tables. Reserve your space now!
For Reservations:
432-6369 or 747-6773
Public welcome
Contact: Diana West
432-6369
Legion
747-7851
FISH OR SHRIMP FRY
& DANCE
When: Fri., Mar. 28
5p-10p
Where: Am Legion Post 296
130 W. Tillman Rd.
What: Dinner $7 or a la carte
5p-7:30p
Dance to Melvin Mullins
$4 cover
7p-10p
Public Welcome
Contact: 456-2988
FISH OR SHRIMP FRY
& DANCE
When: Fri., April 4
5p-10p
Where: Am Legion Post 296
130 W. Tillman Rd.
What: Dinner $7 or a la carte
5p-7:30p
Dance to Melvin Mullins
$4 cover
7p-10p
Public Welcome
Contact: 456-2988
FISH OR SHRIMP FRY & DANCE JUSTUS III
When: Fri., April 11
5p-10p
Where: Am Legion Post 296
130 W. Tillman Rd.
What: Dinner $7 or a la carte
5p-7:30p
Dance $4 cover
7p-10p
Public Welcome
Contact: 456-2988
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
When: Sat. April 5
6a – 10a
Where:
Waynedale Masonic Lodge
7039 Elzey St.
Cost: Free Will donation
Contact: 260-747-5922
A SUPER
SKATING PARTY
What: Wayne Township Trustee Office collaboration with the Roller Dome South presents “A Super Skating Party”
Admission is buy one for $5.50 and get one free.
Clowns, face painting and skating contest.
A portion of the proceeds go toward the R.A.S. Scholarship Fund
Where: Roller Dome South
4540 Bluffton Rd.
When: Sat., March 29
Noon-5p
Contact: (260) 449-7000 x328
FISH FRY
Who:
Waynedale Masonic Lodge
When: Sat., April 18
4–7pm
Where: 7039 Elzey St.
Cost: $8 at the door
Contact: 410-0497
FISH FRY
Who: Fort Wayne Sports Club
When: Fri., 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
SPRING FLING CARD PARTY
When: Wed, April 23
1:30p.m.
Where: 6723 S. Anthony Blvd.
Independent Living
Heritage Room
What: Join us for an afternoon of fun as we play cards for a great cause as this is a fundraising event.
Add’l: Tickets are merely $5 and are available at the door!
Contact: 260-447-1591 x 2116
FARMER’S MARKET
When: First & Third Saturday
Oct–May
9am – 1pm
Where: Lincoln Financial Event Center
Parkview Field
WALK TO CURE ARTHRITIS
Where: Foster Park
3900 Old Mill Road
When: Sat., May 3
8:45a
Add’l: Walk to Cure Arthritis raises funds and awareness to fight the nation’s leading cause of disability.
We aren’t just helping the millions of people who live with arthritis pain, we’re funding research that’s getting us closer to a cure.
Cost: Free
Contact: Marcy Hawkins
(260) 755-6282
Info: www.arthritis.org
DINNER &
THEATER SHOW
What: “And the Next President …..is?”
Where: Waynedale United Methodist Church
When: March 28 and 29
Why:
Comedy show and dinner
Add’l Details: Campaign comedy about a governor who runs in a debate against the President.
Very funny, very clean comedy for the whole family.
Cost: Dinner/theatre $15ea
Show only $8
Contact:
Monte and Rae Ann Fortney
260-246-8511
DINNER & GERMAN SPRING SHOW
Sponsored by the
Fort Wayne Maennerchor/Damenchor
When: Fri., April 4
Dinner 5p-6:30p
Show 7p
Who: Open to the public
Cost: Dinner & Show- $35
Where: PARK EDELWEISS
3355 Elmhurst Drive
Contact: Reservations Required
Call Fred at 260-244-6964
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
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 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 Mon
7:30pm
Where: IHOP on Coliseum
Info: Support group for divorce, paternity, visitation, support and custody
Contact: Bob Fraser
260-493-9788
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
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 and 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 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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