APRIL 10, 2015 – COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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MEMORIAL
3D ARCHERY SHOOT
When: Sun., April 19
8a- 3p
Where: Southwest Conservation Club
5703 Bluffton Rd.
Add’l: Open to the public.
Archery Shoot (3D) with fun & challenging shots.
Breakfast served 8a-noon Lunch from noon-2p
Cost: Two-20 shot rounds for $10
SPIRIT NIGHT FUNDRAISER
When: Tues., May 5
5:30-7:30p
Where:
Chick-fil-A Jefferson Pointe
1725 Apple Glen Blvd.
What: Chick-fil-A Jefferson Pointe will donate 15% of all dine-in and carry-out Spirit Night sales to the Waynedale Trails & Sidewalks Initiative.
FISH FRY & CHICKEN FUNDRAISER
Who: Cedar Creek Lions & NE Allen County Fire & EMS
When: Sat., April 25
4:30- 7:30p
Where: Grabill Fire Station
13413 State St.
Grabill, IN
Why: Support the fire department and community needs
Add’l: Eat in or Carry out
All you can Eat.
Cost: $9.50 Adults
$7 Children ages 4-9
Contact: Rick Slayback
627-2791
MIKE & LAURA HAMRICK BENEFIT FUNDRAISER
When: Sunday, April 19
Where: UAW Hall
3921 Horman Road
Why: To raise funds to help with the purchase of newer handicap van
Add’l: Mike Hamrick was diagnosed with MS in 1997 and has been wheelchair-bound since we met him. The handicap van they own now is 20 years old and not reliable. There will be games, lunch, prizes and so much more.
Cost: Open to the public
Contact: Nancy Scott
260-580-4616
INDIAN VILLAGE
5TH GRADERS
What:
Nelson’s Port-a-Pit Chicken
When: Friday, April 17; 4-7p
Where: Indian Village Elementary
3835 Wenonah Ln.
Why: To raise money for the annual 5th grade field trip to Indianapolis
Add’l: Mark your calendars! Indian Village 5th graders will be selling chicken and pit potatoes on April 17th from 4-7pm in the school parking lot. You may order pre-sale tickets or take your chances and “drive thru.” Keep in mind “drive-thru” is a first come first serve basis. Thanks in advance for your support!
Cost: Half chicken $6
Pit potatoes $3
Contact: Pre-sale orders
260-467-5200
7TH ANNUAL
FLEA MARKET
Who: American Legion
Post #241 Auxiliary
Where: 7605 Bluffton Road
When: Sat., May 16
8a-3p
Why: Various Charities
Add’l: Public welcome!
Bazaar items, antiques, new & used items, food & drinks.
Reserve your space now $10 per space and $5 per table or you can bring your own tables.
Reservations:
Diana West 432-6369
Helen Levy 747-6773
Karen Loe-Skriver 486-3082
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
$15 for adults
$10 for students or purchase online 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 CC
4531 Lower Huntington Road
Add’l:
Reservations by April 21
Meridith
672-3414
Babysitting available
Stonecroft Ministries
LUERSKNIGHT
When: Friday, April 17
Doors open 5:30p
Dinner 6:30p
Where:
Bishop Luers High School
333 East Paulding Road
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: Kathy Skelly
(260)456-1261 x3142
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.
His wife, Marilyn, will be providing the music.
POTATO BAR & ROMANTIC COMEDY SHOW
When: Saturday, April 25
5:45p doors open
6p meal
7p 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 7p
$1 per child
Contact: RSVP & Tickets
(260) 622-4326
ATTENTION
ALL CRAFTERS
What: Crafters needed for Spring Bazaar
When: Sat., May 16
Where: First Christian Church
4800 S. Calhoun St.
Add’l: Deadline to submit registrations-April 18
Contact: (260) 744-3239
jesha941@gmail.com
GARAGE SALE – LAKE SHORES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
What: Association Wide
Garage Sale
Where: Lake Shores Addition in Waynedale
When: April 24 & 25
9a – 4p
Contact: Tony Landon
747-6110
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
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 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
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
9a
Where: Waynewood Inn
Contact: Traci
710-3012
EMBROIDERER’S GUILD OF AMERICA
Who:
Fort Wayne Area Chapter
Why: 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
6:30p
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.
GARAGE SALE – AVALON PLACE CIVIC ASSOCIATION
What:
Association-wide garage sale
When: Weekend of May 16, 9a – 5p
Where: Avalon Addition
Info: Enter off Bluffton or
Lower Huntington Rd.
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 donations
3636 Illinois Rd.
Complimentary pick up service for large items
Info: Accepting bed linens, blankets and kitchen and bath towels and miscellaneous kitchen items
Also accepting household furnishing, pictures and knick-knacks
Contact: 260-471-5802 x 1
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
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
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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