MAY 8, 2015 – COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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FUNDRAISER FOR HUNGER RELIEF
When: Sat., May 16, 9a- 5p
What: Plant Sale, Barbecue and Garage Sale featuring Cajun cuisine from “The Cajun Queen”
Where: Lafayette Bait Store
3511 S. Lafayette St.
Add’l: The Fort Wayne Urban Farmers strive to provide fresh, locally grown, organic produce to senior citizens, underserved families, children, soup kitchens and food banks.
CRAFT BAZAAR
& BAKE SALE
When: Sat., May 16, 9a- 3p
Where:
First Christian Church
4800 S. Calhoun St.
Contact: 260-744-3239
“RESCUING ME” LUNCHEON & PROGRAM
What:
Jessica Henry of the SPCA
When: Tues., May 26
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 May 19
Meridith
672-3414
Babysitting available
Stonecroft Ministries
ATTENTION VETERANS
Who: American Chronic Pain Association Meeting
When: 1st and 3rd Tues
9a
Where: Waynewood Inn
Contact: Traci
710-3012
FREE SKIN CANCER SCREENING
When: May 16, 8a- Noon
Where: 7881 Carnegie Blvd
Who: Fort Wayne Dermatology Cons, Inc.
Why: Prevention and detection of skin cancer
Add’l: The Fort Wayne Dermatology Physicians provide a free skin cancer screening in the month of May to support melanoma awareness month.
Screenings are by appointment only at the Carnegie Blvd office off of Illinois Rd.
Contact: Call 260-469-1430 for an appointment.
5K RUN/ WALK
When: Saturday, May 30
Who: Girls on the Run of Allen County
Where: Georgetown Square
Fort Wayne
Why: To raise funds for GOTR and celebrate the hard work of 168 third-through fifth-grade runner girls.
Add’l: Girls on the Run empowers young girls by teaching life skills in an environment that creatively integrates running. This is a great way to celebrate a belated Mother’s Day. Tutus and feather boas are encouraged — and every finisher gets a tiara!
Let’s celebrate all the ways girls and women CAN!
Cost: $30
Contact: RunRace.net/gotr
ATTENTION
ALL CRAFTERS
What: Crafters needed for Spring Bazaar
When: Sat., May 16
Where:
First Christian Church
4800 S. Calhoun St.
Contact: (260) 744-3239
jesha941@gmail.com
GARAGE SALE
AVALON PLACE
CIVIC ASSOCIATION
What:
Association-wide garage sale
When: Weekend of May 16
9a – 5p
Where: Avalon Addition
Add’l: Enter off Bluffton or
Lower Huntington Rd.
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Residents of Avalon: If you plan on having a garage sale, we will include your sale on the flyer!
Please see the facebook page or next association newsletter for more info, or call Alex 260-747-4535
COMMUNITY BINGO
When: Every 2nd Tuesday, 2p
Where: Riverbend Health Care
Cost: Free
Contact: 260-747-7435
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!
Info: Call Diana West
432-6369
Helen Levy 747-6773
Karen Loe-Skriver 486-3082
WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL 40-YEAR REUNION
When: Sat., Aug. 1
6-11p
Where: Hilton Garden Inn
8615 US Hwy 24
Fort Wayne 46804
Add’l: Pre paid checks (with “reunion” in memo line)
Mail to: Marcia Owen
912 Lighthouse Court
Fort Wayne, 46819
Cost covers Italian buffet
Keith Birdwell’s band
Cash bar
Cost: $50 pp
Contact: Larry Owen @ SWFD2589@gmail.com
SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST CLUB MEETING
Where: Waynewood Inn
Bluffton Road
When: Tuesdays
7a
Contact:
Ron Perkins
747-6186
MONTHLY MEETING
Who: Disorderly Bear Den
When: First Thurs 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
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 493-7569
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
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: 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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