DECEMBER 5, 2014 – COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
When: Fri, Dec. 5, 7:30p
Sat, Dec. 6, 2p. & 7:30p
Who: Bishop Luers
Drama Department
Add’l: Ticket can be reserved by calling (260) 456-1261
Cost: $10
THE POLAR EXPRESS MAGICAL CHRISTMAS TOUR CONCERT
Who: Fort Wayne Area Community Band
When: Wed, Dec. 17
Where: The John & Ruth Rhinehart Music Center on the IPFW campus.
What: In presenting concerts for local audiences for 35 years. Conductor Scott Humphries and assistant conductor David Blackwell have chosen a variety of music representing many countries and closing at the North Pole with the Polar Express. Other selections include Sleigh Ride, Westminster Carol, Silent Night, Parade of the Wooden Soldiers, Fum, Fum, Fum and more.
Cost: Adult tickets are $7
Seniors $6
Children under 12 $2
IPFW students free with student ID
Add’l: Free parking in the garage across from the Music Center.
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
When: Sat, Dec. 6
6a– 10a
Where: Waynedale
Masonic Lodge
7039 Elzey St.
Cost: Free Will donation
Contact: 260-410-0497
CRAFT SHOW
Who: Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School
When: Sat., Dec. 6
Where:
Wyneken Lutheran School 11565 N US Hwy 27 Decatur
Why: Fundraiser for school
Cost: Free
Contact: Jamie Brown
260-747-3427
CHRISTMAS SHOW 2014
“ALLE JAHRE WIEDER”
When: Fri, Dec. 12
Doors open at 5p
Dinner at 5:30
Show at 7p
Where:
Fort Wayne Sport Club
3102 Ardmore
What: German dinner and show $35 per person
Contact: Limited seating.
For tickets call (260) 432-6011
HISTORIC SOUTHSIDE FARMERS MARKET
When: Every Sat Through Dec 20, 7am-1pm
Where: 3300 Warsaw Street
2 miles south of the downtown courthouse in Fort Wayne
Add’l: Seasonal, locally-grown and heirloom vegetables, herbs and fruit, plants, cut flowers, hormone-free meat and eggs, traditional and gluten-free baked goods, jams, teas, handcrafted jewelry and art, soaps, crafts, books, dishes, antiques, old-fashioned lunch counter. Drive and enjoy free adjacent parking. Walk or ride your bike for a leisurely market morning.
Cost: Free to visit, nominal costs for produce & goods
Contact: Facebook/HistoricSouthsideFarmersMarket
SPAGHETTI DINNER & AUCTION FUNDRAISER
When: Dec. 13, Dinner 5-7pm, Live auction following dinner.
Where: Southwest Conservation Club
Why: Raising Funds for victim, Brady Marret’s medical needs
Add’l: Auction items donated by local businesses and individuals. Items can be donated in advance or at the door, call for more details.
Cost: $7 adults; $3 children 5-10; 4 and under free
Contact: Steve and Marcia Marret (260) 740-4433
SUBWAY WAYNEDALE SIDEWALKS & TRAILS FUNDRAISER
When: Mon, Dec. 15, 5-8p
What: Subway will be donating 7% of food sales to the Waynedale Sidewalks & Trails Initiative.
Where: Subway
7002 Bluffton Road
(260) 444-2989
Why: We are a group working towards adding sidewalks, trails and trail connections. Comprised of community members, our mission is to provide safe walking and cycling for the residents of Waynedale; encouraging a healthy lifestyle while creating opportunities for pedestrians to patronize our local businesses.
COMMUNITY BINGO
When: Every 2nd Tuesday
2pm
Where:
Riverbend Health Care
Cost: Free
Contact: 260-747-7435
ATTENTION VETERANS
Who: American Chronic Pain Association Meeting
When: 1st and 3rd Tues
9am
Where: Waynewood Inn
Contact: Traci 710-3012
SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST CLUB MEETING
Where: Waynewood Inn
Bluffton Road
When: Tuesdays 7a
Contact:
Ron Perkins
747-6186
PREMIER WOMEN’S NETWORKING
Who: Cheryl Friar
Where: Tavern at Coventry
5745 Coventry Lane
When: First Tues of month
4p – 6p
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
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
ME-‘N-U
COMMUNITY MEALS
Who: Aldersgate
When: Every Thursday
6p to 7p
Where: Aldersgate Community
2417 Getz Road
Phone: 432-1524
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
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
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 Lower Huntington Rd.
Note: Meetings are confidential and free of charge
Contact: 415-7741
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
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
TRAP AND SKEET SHOOT
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
When: Second and Last
Sun of month
12:30p until close
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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