JUNE 5, 2015 – COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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CANCER BENEFIT FOR JOHN & MARTHA COLLETTE
When: Sat., June 20
4p
Where: American Legion Post #241
7605 Bluffton Road
Add’l: This event is open to the public.
Raffling off two half hogs at 9pm, 50/50, tip boards and more.
6 tickets for $5
Spaghetti dinner includes salad and garlic toast bread for $8 from 4p to 7p
Music by Tom C, 6- 10p
Baked goods & merchandise auction at 6:30p
Jon has been diagnosed with a very aggressive form of cancer
Martha is the mother of a former S.A.L. Commander, and both are very active in the post
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
When: Sat., June 6
6a– 10a
Where: Waynedale
Masonic Lodge
7039 Elzey St.
Cost: Free-Will donation
Contact: 260-410-0497
ANNUAL GARAGE SALE
When: Thurs., June 11
8a- 6p
Fri., June 12
8a- 2p
Where: Queen Of Angels Activity Center
1500 W. State Blvd
Who: Christ Child Society of Fort Wayne
FREEDOM ON MAIN: AN ALL-AMERICAN FAMILY EXPERIENCE
Who: Heartland Sings
When: Wednesday, July 1
Activities at 5:30p
Concert at 7p
Where: Main Street
Roanoke, IN 46783
Add’l: An evening of fun, friends, music and a little bit of learning.
Special guests like Abraham Lincoln, George Washington and Betsy Ross join us for activities before the music starts; it’ll be a great chance for your family to “meet” and get a photo with these historical figures as well as learn about their place in American history.
Before the show, be sure to chow down on mouth-watering All-American BBQ by Joseph Decuis, or enjoy fun activities like face painting.
At 7p, the main stage show begins with Heartland and the Heartland Jazz Orchestra playing Big Band music as well as some of the most well-known popular tunes of all time
Cost: Admission free
Donations encouraged
Contact: Heartland Office
(260) 436-8080
“JUNE IS BUST’N OUT ALL OVER” LUNCHEON & PROGRAM
What:
Brent Harring
Sales rep. for The Tin Caps
Talking about The Tin Caps & Parkview Field
When: Tues., June 23
11:30a- 1p
Cost: $15.50 inclusive
Who: Fort Wayne Women’s Midday Connection
Where: Orchard Ridge CC
4531 Lwr Huntington Road
Add’l:
Reservations by June 16
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
ASSOCIATION
GARAGE SALE
Who: Belle Vista/Allendale
Neighborhood Association
When: Fri., June 5
Sat., June 6
9a – 5p
Where: Turn South off Bluffton Rd. to Old Trail Rd.
Right on Belle Vista Blvd.
Info: Service to our neighborhood
Contact: 260-478-1781
Sponsorship Deadline for the Waynedale Community Picnic
When: Fri., July 10, 2015, 5p
Where: Waynedale Park, intersection of 2900 Koons and Elzey Street. Just off of Lower Huntington Road.
What: Community looking for sponsors for the upcoming picnic. Open to the public, this year’s picnic will be held on August 22nd. The picnic is a family friendly event that has been a long-standing tradition in the Waynedale community, drawing over 1,500 attendees yearly. This year we plan to have a free lunch and snacks, bingo, kids games, inflatable rides, live music, kids activities and crafts, vendors and more. Come join us for a day full of excitement, food, games and music for all ages!
Cost: We have a variety of sponsorship packages and vendor openings. (Event is FREE to the public)
Contact: www.waynedale.com/picnic For more information, inquiries about sponsorship, general questions, or if you are interested in volunteering please contact Megan Ryan @ (260) 609-2897 or waynedalepicnic@gmail.com
COMMUNITY BINGO
When: Every 2nd Tuesday
2p
Where: Riverbend Health Care
Cost: Free
Contact: 260-747-7435
SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST CLUB MEETING
Where: Waynewood Inn
Bluffton Road
When: Tuesdays 7a
Contact: Ron 747-6186
WOMEN IN THE OUTDOORS
When: Saturday, June 13
7:30a
Where: Izaak Walton League
17100 Griffin Rd.
Huntertown, IN
What: Ladies ages 12 and up are encouraged to attend.
Hands-on instruction will be provided by friendly experts trained to work with beginners and participants of all skill levels.
The event includes such activities like shooting, archery, fishing, self-defense, outdoor cooking, wilderness crafts and many more!
Cost: Participation is $55 or 2 for $100 by May 31 and goes up in price after that date
Contact: Charita Niedermeyer at thehuntress98@hotmail.com or 260-484-6041
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
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
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
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
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, 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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