JULY 17, 2015 – COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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QUILT SHOW &
QUILT SHOWCASE
Who: Pieceful Quilters
When: Quilt Show
August 4, 5, 6 & 7
Showcase August 7 only
Where: Monroeville Branch Allen County Public Library
Why: Display of quilts made by members and their families
Add’l: Hand Made and Machine Made Quilts will be on display.
On Friday, the showcase will offer quilts, handmade items, fabric, books, gifts and other items whch can be purchased
Cost: Quilt Show is free
“CELEBRATE AMERICA”
LUNCHEON&PROGRAM
What: A sing along of patriotic songs with Andy Boyer playing the piano. Andy just graduated from the 8th grade.
When: Tuesday, July 28
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 July 21, to
Meridith 672-3414
Babysitting available
Stonecroft Ministries
20TH ANNUAL TRADITIONAL
POW WOW
Who: Mihsihkinaahkwa Pow wow
When: August 7th, 8th, 9th
Where: Morsches Park
Columbia City
Why: Celebrating our ancestors in song and dance
Add’l: 32 vendors with native American crafts, food and products.
8/7 Free concert
5p-7p Adam Strack and Mike Mowry
8/8 & 8/9 open at 10a
Living Native History Soarin’ Hawk Raptors, silent aucton, Grand entry at 1p & 6p, dancers and singers.
8/9 Children’s Day
11a-4p
Scholarship auction 10:30a
Grand entry at 12 noon, dancers and singers
Cost: $4, children under 12 are free
Contact: 260-244-7702 www.miamipowwow.org
BISHOP DWENGER HS CLASS OF 1980 REUNION
When: Saturday, July 25
Where: Kaysan’s 5th Down, 918 Woodland Plaza Run
Add’l: Admission is free for Class of 1980 students and teachers and their guests. A cash bar and menu is available, and light refreshments will be provided at no charge. RSVP by Wednesday, July 15 to bdhs1980@comcast.net or 260-417-0878.
Cost: Free
KAREN’S KITCHEN DONUTS
When: Sat., July 18
6a– 10a
Where:
Waynedale Masonic Lodge
7039 Elzey St.
Cost: Free Will donation
Contact: Pre-order
410-0497
WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL 40-YEAR REUNION
When: Sat., August 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 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
2p
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.
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
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
SS OPTIMIST MEETING
Where: Waynewood Inn
Bluffton Road
When: Tuesdays
7a
Contact:
Ron Perkins
747-6186
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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