DECEMBER 19, 2014 – COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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A SWINGIN’ SINGIN’ NEW YEAR’S EVE
When: December 31
Who: Heartland Sings
Where: Grand Wayne Convention Center
What: Our New Year’s Eve celebration will feature the Heartland jazz vocalists and big band orchestra for a dynamic, live musical show with dancing, drinks, food and a champagne toast at midnight! Get dressed up and take this opportunity to make downtown Fort Wayne the place to be this New Year’s Eve! Sponsored by 21 Alive.
Cost: $60
Contact: Mike Berry
FISH FRY
Who:
Fort Wayne Sport Club
When: Jan 23, Feb 27,
Mar 27, Apr 3
4:30p – 7p
Where: 3102 Ardmore Ave.
Cost: $8 adults
$4 children 6-10
6& under free
What: Includes fish, potatoes, coleslaw, applesauce, roll & dessert
Contact: Phil at 515-1695
“THE HEART WARMING” LUNCHEON & PROGRAM
What: Cheryl Friar of Touchstone Crystals, featuring Swarovski Crystal, “We want you to sparkle a New You in a New Year”
When: Tues., January 27
11:30a- 1p
Cost: $15.50 inclusive
Who: Fort Wayne Women’s Midday Connection
Where: Orchard Ridge Country Club
4531 Lwr Huntington Rd
Add’l: Reservations by January 20, 2015 to Meridith, 672-3414. Babysitting available. Stonecroft Ministries.
COMMUNITY BINGO
When: Every 2nd Tuesday 2pm
Where:
Riverbend Health Care
Cost: Free
Contact: 260-747-7435
EMBROIDERER’S GUILD OF AMERICA
Who:
Fort Wayne Area Chapter
Why: Meetings include teaching program &/or stitching time
Contact: Karen Aiken
748-4078
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When: 3rd Mon of month
9:30a
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 Mon of month
6:30pm
Where: Georgetown Library
6600 E. State St.
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When: 4th Mon of month
5:30p
Where: The Friendly Fox
4001 South Wayne St.
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 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 Mon
7:30p
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 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
9a – 11a
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
6p to 7p
Where: Aldersgate Community
2417 Getz Road
Phone: 432-1524
FURNISHING HELP TO REBUILD LIVES
Who: Mustard Seed Furniture Bank
When: Monday – Friday
10a – 4p
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
ATTENTION VETERANS
Who: American Chronic Pain Association Meeting
When: 1st and 3rd Tues
9am
Where: Waynewood Inn
Contact: Traci 710-3012
SWEET ADELINES TOWNS OF
HARMONY CHORUS
When: Mondays
6:30p – 9p
Where: 5120 Speedway Dr
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
10a
Where: Waynedale Library
2200 Lwr 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
4p – 6p
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
10a
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: Waynewood Inn
Bluffton Road
When: Tuesdays
7a
Contact:
Ron Perkins
747-6186
BAERFIELD TOASTMASTERS
What: Learn speaking and leadership skills
Where: Penguin Point
7303 Winchester Rd.
When: Tuesdays at 6p
If you need help becoming a confident, effective speaker at your club meetings
This is the place to begin!
MS SELF HELP GROUP
What: For individuals and family members dealing with MS
When: First Mon of month
7p
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
5p – 7p
Where: 5703 Bluffton Rd.
Southwest
Conservation Club
Contact: 747-4677
FREE BINGO
Who: Kingston Healthcare
When: Second Wednesday
9a–10a
Where: Chik-fil-A
Jefferson Pointe
Info: 15% of all sales go to Alzheimer’s Association
Contact: 260-747-1523
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