APRIL 25, 2014 – COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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GARAGE SALE – LAKE SHORES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
What: Association-Wide Garage Sale
Where: Lake Shores Addition in Waynedale
When: April 25 & 26
9a – 4p
Contact: Tony Landon
747-6110
STAR WARS THEMED DINNER
Where: Chick-fil-A
Jefferson Pointe
When: Mon. April 28
5:30- 7:30p
Add’l: 15% of dining rooms sales benefit the COTAforNoelR campaign.
Contact: More information at www.cotafornoelr.com/ call (260) 307-3999
COTA BOWL FOR LIFE
Where: Thunderbowl
6700 Lafayette St.
Fort Wayne 46816
When: Fri., May 16
6- 9p
What: Sponsor a lane for $75
Play all three hours
$60/lane
Why: Proceeds benefit COTAforNoelR campaign
Contact: More information at www.cotafornoelr.com/ or call (260) 307-3999
GOLDEN KIWANIS
When: Meet Thursdays
11:30am
Where: Atz’s
Ice Cream Shoppe
Tillman Road
FISH FRY & DANCE
When: Fri., April 25
What: Dinner
5 to 7:30p
$7 or a la carte
Dance 7 to 10p
$4 cover
Public welcome.
Where: American Legion Post 296
130 W. Tillman Rd.
Contact: 456-2988
BISHOP LUERS DRAMA DEPT. PRESENTS “WIZARD OF OZ”
Who: Bishop Luers
Drama Department
What:
“Wizard of Oz” musical
Where: Luers gymnasium
When: Performance Times: Fri. May 2, 7:30p
Sat. May 3, 3p & 7:30p
Cost: Tickets can be purchased for $10 by contacting Sue Mathias
(260) 456-1261 x 3114
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
When: Sat. May 3
6– 10a
Where:
Waynedale Masonic Lodge
7039 Elzey St.
Cost: Free Will donation
Contact: 410-0497
KAREN’S KITCHEN DONUTS
When: Sat. May 10
6a – 10a
Where:
Waynedale Masonic Lodge
7039 Elzey St.
Cost: Free Will donation
Contact: Pre-order
410-0497
BAER FIELD TOASTMASTERS
OPEN HOUSE
Where: Penguin Point
Lower Huntington Road
When: April 29
6:30- 7:30p
Why:
To improve communication & teamwork skills
Add’l: Help reach your goals with profession and grow relationships with family & friends.
And DOOR PRIZES!
Contact: Linda Demorest 747-5454
SPRING EXTRAVAGANZA
Who: Ossian Revitalization
What: An evening of wine tasting, microbrews, jazz & more.
When: April 26
7:30- 10:30p
Why: Ossian Downtown Revitalization
Where: Lighted Gardens Banquet and Event Center 10794 North State Road 1
Cost: $45 per person
Contact: Jan Williams
622-4702
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
BISHOP LUERS HS
“RUN WITH THE KNIGHTS”
5K RUN/ WALK
When: Sat. May 10, 9a
Where: Foster Park
Pavilion #1
Cost: Entry fee
Pre-registration $15/person guarantees a T-shirt
After May 5 fee: $20/person
Add’l: To register with a credit card go to runrace.net and click on Run with the Knights and then registration.
Contact: Sarah Shank
456-1261
sshank@bishopluers.org
www.bishopluers.org
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
RUMMAGE SALE
When: Sat. April 26
8a- 4p
Who: Sponsored by the Fort Wayne Maennerchor/Damenchor
Cost: Open to the public
No entry charge
Where: PARK EDELWEISS
3355 Elmhurst Drive
Contact: Carol Mauch
260- 459-2225
www.fortwaynemaennerchor.us
Info: Miscellaneous items for sale donated by members of the Fort Wayne Maennerchor/Damenchor.
Refreshments available.
HUGE BENEFIT
GARAGE SALE
When: Thurs, Fri, Sat
April 24, 25, 26
9a– 4p
Where: 704 Snowfall Rd. (Winterset Addition)
What: Multi Family – Enormous Selection
Add’l: Proceeds to Fund for Sick 5-Year-Old Boy
GARAGE SALE
AVALON PLACE
CIVIC ASSOCIATION
What:
Association-wide
garage sale
When: May 17
9a – 5p
Where: Avalon Addition
Info: Enter off Bluffton or
Lower Huntington Rd.
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
CELEBRATE SOUND DON’T WALK IN SILENCE
What: 5K walk/ 10K run at Foster Park Pavilion 1.
Cost: $20 Registration includes t-shirt and the chance to win raffle prizes. Registration will be online at www.mycelebratesound.org.
Registered participants can pick up their shirts and numbers at FWCS Anthis Career Center on Wednesday, May 14th and Thursday, May 15th from 5-8p.
Participants can check in at 9a. before the walk officially begins at 10a. on Saturday, May 17th
Add’l: Fort Wayne Breakfast Sertoma Club, in partnership with Carter Hearing Clinics, ENT Associates & The Hearing Center, and Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS), invites everyone to CELEBRATE SOUND
Don’t Walk in Silence on May 17, 2014 at Foster Park at 10a.
Contact: Lee Ehinger
260-492-0253
FORT WAYNE WOMAN’S MIDDAY CONNECTION
What:
“SOMETHING NEW IN THE AIR” LUNCHEON
A FASHION SHOW with Dawn DeSanto of “Hand Jive Wearable Art”, featuring clothing of all sizes
When: Tues. May 27
11:30a – 1p
Where:
Orchard Ridge Country Club
4531 Lower Huntington Road
Cost: $15.50 inclusive
Add’l: Reservations by
May 20
Meridith 672-3414
Baby sitting available
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
EMBROIDERER’S GUILD OF AMERICA
Who:
Fort Wayne Area Chapter
Why: Meetings include teaching program &/or stitching time
Contact: Karen Aiken
748-4078
—
When: 3rd Mon of month
9:30am
Where: Downtown
Main Library
900 Library Plaza
Depending on room availability
Meeting Room C or 2 floor Business Tech Room
—
When: 2n Mon of month
6:30pm
Where: Georgetown Library
6600 E. State St.
—
When: 4th Mon of month
5:30pm
Where: The Friendly Fox
4001 South Wayne St.
FARMER’S MARKET
When: First & Third Saturday
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
Who: 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 purchase educational materials to use in the classroom.
Contact: Joni Kuhn
260-615-4831
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
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
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
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
Checks for your blood pressure after walking, if desired
MS SELF HELP GROUP
What: For individuals and family members dealing with MS
When: First Mon 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 month
5pm – 7pm
Where: 5703 Bluffton Rd.
Southwest
Conservation Club
Contact: 747-4677
TRAP AND SKEET SHOOT
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
When: Second and Last
Sun 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
ME-‘N-U
COMMUNITY MEALS
Who: Aldersgate
When: Every Thursday
6pm to 7pm
Where: Aldersgate Community
2417 Getz Road
Phone: 432-1524
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