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AUGUST 28, 2015 – COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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ELMHURST HS CLASS OF 1955 – 60TH REUNION
When: Fri, Aug. 28 5:00p
Arlene Flaig’s home
Sat., August 29 3:00p
The Lodge @ Coyote Creek Golf Club
Contact: Marge Brennan Smithson (260) 438-3521

GARAGE SALE
AVALON PLACE CIVIC ASSOCIATION
What: Association-wide garage sale
When: Weekend of Sept. 12
9a – 5p
Where: Avalon Addition
Add’l: Enter off Bluffton or
Lower Huntington Rd.

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 Mark 260-705-4474

“FALL INTO FASHION”
LUNCHEON
What: A style show from “SUSAN’S” a fashion boutique
When: Sept. 22
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 Sept. 15
Meridith 672-3414
Babysitting available
Stonecroft Ministries

DOGGONE BEST CHILI CHALLENGE
What: Chili cook-off benefiting the Allen County SPCA. Come out to sample lots of mouth-watering chili.
When: Sat, Sept. 26
noon- 3p
Where: Lucky Harley-Davidson
6315 Illinois Road (at I-69)
Why: Fundraiser for Allen County SPCA
Add’l: Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/doggonebestchili
Website: www.doggonebestchili.org
Cost: $5 for adults; children under 10 are free
Contact: Linda Hoffman
(260) 396-2682

LET’S COMEDY PRESENTS:
COLLIN A. BULLOCK
When: Wed., Sept. 23
Where: Calhoun Street Soups, Salads, & Spirits
1915 S Calhoun Street
Why:
Cause it’ll be very funny!
Cost: $10

BISHOP LUERS CLASS OF 1980
35TH REUNION
When: Sat, Sept. 19 – 6:30 p
Where:
Phoenix Restaurant & Bar
1122 Broadway
Add’l: Great food, great music, great time!
No cost to attend.
Your cost is what you choose to eat or drink.
Enjoy the band without a cover charge.
Contact: Matt Fabina MattFabina1@gmail.com or Facebook “Bishop Luers Class of 1980”

FISH FRY
Who: Fort Wayne Sport Club
When: Sept. 25, Oct. 23,
Jan. 22, Feb. 26, March 25
4:30p – 7p
Where: 3102 Ardmore Ave.
Cost: $9 adults
$4 children 6-10
6 & under free
What: Includes fish, potatoes, coleslaw, applesauce, roll & dessert
Contact: Phil at 515-1695

BISHOP LUERS CLASS OF 1985 – 30TH CLASS REUNION
When: Sat, Sept. 19
Mass: 5:00 p
Reunion Time: 7 – 11p
Where: Most Precious Blood
Bowling Alley
1515 Barthold Street
Cost: $25/person – includes: bowling, beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres
Add’l: If you are interested in playing golf at Brookwood Golf Course at 8a, e-mail John Sturm at jsturm@fele.com to reserve a spot.
Contact: John Jenkins john.jenkins@bhemail.com

OKTOBERFEST 2015
When: Sat, Sept. 26
6p Doors open
7p Dinner: Kasseler Rippchen (Smoked Pork Chops, potatoes, sauerkraut, and peas)
8p A short concert by the Fort Wayne Maennerchor/Damenchor, German Singalong and Gemütlicheit.
Add’l: Open to the public. Sponsored by the Fort Wayne Maennerchor/Damenchor. www.fortwaynemaennerchor.com
Cost: No Entry fee
Dinner – $10
Children 12 or under – $7
Where: PARK EDELWEISS
3355 Elmhurst Drive
Contact: Carol (260) 459-2225 mauchart@aol.com

FALL FLING CARD PARTY
When: Thurs, Sept. 10 – 7p
Where: 6723 S Anthony Blvd.
Independent Living
Heritage Room
Add’l: Join us for an evening of fun as we play cards for a great cause as this is a fundraising event. Tickets are merely $5 and are available at the door! We look forward to seeing you for fun, food and fellowship!
Contact: 260-447-1591 ext 2116

FISH AND TENDERLOIN SUPPER
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
When: First and Third
Friday of month
5p – 7p
Where: 5703 Bluffton Rd.
Southwest
Conservation Club, 747-4677
ZANESVILLE HOMESPUN DAY CAR SHOW
Who: Zanesville Lions Club
When: Sat., Sept. 5
Where: Zanesville United Methodist Church
Add’l: Car show 8a-2p
parade 10am
bike rodeo noon
slow pitch tourney, flea market, garage sales, food vendors, craft show
Cost: Free
Contact: Kenny 638-4327

WAYNEDALE BUSINESS CHAMBER MEETING
When: Thursday, Sept. 10, 2p
Where:
Southwest Conservation Club
5703 Bluffton Rd.
Why: For the improvement of the community, we give the business leaders (and the ‘Waynedale business district’) a voice to petition the city for improvements; a general members meeting time and date to discuss problems in our area, and a way to meet and greet your business neighbors. Organizing ourselves to work together is the first step to create great things! www.waynedale.com/business
Contact:
Jordan Cornwell, Pres.
260-747-5529

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

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

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

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

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
Camille Garrison
Laura Chatham

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