MARCH 27, 2015 – COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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FISH FRY
When: (Good) Friday, April 3
4p– 7p
Where: Waynedale
Masonic Lodge
7039 Elzey St.
Cost: Adults $8
Contact: 260-410-0497
SAUSAGE & PANCAKE BRUNCH
When: Sunday March 29, 9a- 1p
Where: Poe Fire Station
Add’l: Poe Volunteer Fire Department whole hog sausage & pancake brunch. Proceeds going towards new equipment and building maintenance.
Cost: Adults $6.50, Children 6- 12 $3.50, under 6 Free.
EASTER EGG HUNT
When: April 4, 1p
Where: Elmhurst Church of the Nazarene 2951 Sandpoint Road
Add’l: Easter egg hunt and bouncy house open to all children of the community through grade 5. If weather is inclement, it will be postponed until the following Saturday at the same time.
COMMUNITY BINGO
When: Every 2nd Tuesday at 2pm
Where: Riverbend Health Care
Cost: Free
Contact: 260-747-7435
PURDUE VARSITY GLEE CLUB SHOW
When: Friday, April 10, 7p
Where: Homestead HS
Add’l: Concert will also include Homestead and Bishop Dwenger show choirs. This Glee Club’s versatile repertoire includes gospel, vocal jazz, swing, contemporary hits, romantic ballads, classical selections, barbershop, folk, opera choruses, country and novelty tunes and patriotic standards.
Cost: Tickets for the concert are $15 for adults and $10 for students and can be purchased on line at president@purdueclubfw.org
“HOP INTO SPRING” LUNCHEON & PROGRAM
What: Carlyn Johnson of “Straight off the Hook” talking about knitting and crocheting
When: Tues, April 28
11:30a- 1p
Cost: $15.50 inclusive
Who: Fort Wayne Women’s Midday Connection
Where: Orchard Ridge
4531 Lower Huntington Road
Add’l: Reservations
by April 21
Meridith
672-3414
Babysitting available
Stonecroft Ministries
LUERSKNIGHT
When: Friday, April 17. Doors open at 5:30 pm, dinner at 6:30p.
Where: Bishop Luers High School, 333 East Paulding Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46816
Add’l: Bishop Luers High School invites the community to the 35th annual LuersKnight Dinner/Auction. Enjoy hors d’ oeuvres, cocktails, bid on live and silent auction items, Tuition Assistance Auction and entertainment by the Bishop Luers’ students. You won’t believe you are still in Fort Wayne! Contact: For tickets call Kathy Skelly at (260)456-1261, x3142
THE AUDITOR DOESN’T AUDIT
When: Monday, April 6, at noon.
Who: The Rotary Club of Downtown Fort Wayne
What: Suzanne Crouch will speak about the role of the state auditor and her office. Interestingly one role it doesn’t have is to audit.
Where: Rotary Club of Downtown Fort Wayne – Parkview Field meeting room (2nd floor – behind home plate) in Downtown Fort Wayne, IN
Contact: Club Secretary Jane Wilks at 260.267.6540 or fwrotarysecretary@gmail.com or visit fortwayerotary.org.
CHOIR – CANTATA “ALIVE IN CHRIST”
When: Easter Sunday, April 5, 10:30a
Where: Elmhurst Church of the Nazarene 2951 Sandpoint Road
Add’l: The Choir will be presenting the cantata, “Alive In Christ,” a celebration of the redemption. The public is cordially invited.
REVIVAL SERVICES
When: April 12-14, 7p Sunday- Wednesday
Where: Elmhurst Church of the Nazarene 2951 Sandpoint Road
Add’l: Revival Services with Evangelist, David Tran, who will be presenting each night and his wife, Marilyn, will be providing the music.
POTATO BAR & ROMANTIC COMEDY SHOW
When: Saturday, April 25; 5:45pm doors open, 6pm meal, 7pm show
Where: Ossian United Methodist Church 201 W Mill Street
Add’l: “Darling Please Say I Do” comedy show and dinner. Rsvp by April 17.
Cost: Dinner & Show: Adults $12, 5-10 yrs $7, 4 & younger free. Show only: Adults $8, 5-10 yrs $5. Nursary available at 7pm, $1 per child.
Contact: RSVP & Tickets (260) 622-4326
ATTENTION ALL CRAFTERS
What: Crafter’s needed for spring Bazaar
When: May 16
Where: First Christian Church 4800 S. Calhoun St.
Add’l: Deadline to submit registrations is April 18
Contact: (260) 744-3239/ jesha941@gmail.com
WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL 40 YEAR REUNION
When: Aug. 1, 6-11pm
Where: Hilton Garden Inn, 8615 US Hwy 24, Fort Wayne 46804
Add’l: Pre paid checks (with “reunion” in memo line) mailed to Marcia Owen, 912 Lighthouse Court, Fort Wayne, 46819. Cost covers Italian buffet, Keith Birdwell’s band. Cash bar.
Cost: $50.00 pp
Contact: Larry Owen @ SWFD2589@gmail.com
BENEFIT BREAKFAST FOR HONOR FLIGHT NEI
Who: Sons of the American Legion
When: Sun. April 12, 9a- noon
Where: American Legion Post 296, 130 W. Tillman Road Fort Wayne
Why: To benefit Honor Flight of Northeast Indiana
Add’l: 2nd annual event. Breakfast includes omelet, bacon, sausage, potatoes, biscuits & gravy, waffles, pastries and a beverage.
Cost: $8 adults, $5 children 12 & under
Contact: Ken Clymer (260) 456-2988
MONTHLY MEETING
Who: Disorderly Bear Den
When: First Thursday of the month
6:30p
Where: Community Center
233 W. Main Street
What: We are a non-profit, public charity that collects and gives away teddy bears and other stuffed animals to those in need.
We do this all year and always need new or gently used animals of all types.
All donations may be tax deductible on your personal income tax and are greatly appreciated.
Contact: Donna
260-409-9886
FISH FRY
Who: Fort Wayne Sport Club
When: 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
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
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
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
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: 639-0549
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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