Community Calendar Events

OCTOBER 23, 2015 – COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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TRUNK OR TREAT
When: Sat., Oct. 24, 10-11a
What: Kingston Residence Hosts Trunk or Treat
Sponsored by Waynedale Area Businesses to Benefit the Waynedale Trails & Sidewalks Initiative
Where: 7515 Winchester Rd.
Cost: Free
Contact: (260) 415-7741

SUBWAY WAYNEDALE SIDEWALKS & TRAILS FUNDRAISER
When: Thurs., Oct. 29, 5-8p
What: Subway will be donating 10% of food sales to the Waynedale Sidewalks & Trails Initiative
Where: Subway
4935 Bluffton Road
(next to Shell)
Why: We are a group working towards adding sidewalks, trails and trail connections. Comprised of community members, our mission is to provide safe walking and cycling for the residents of Waynedale; encouraging a healthy lifestyle while creating opportunities for pedestrians to patronize our local businesses.

MEMORIES OF THE KING & DIAMOND DINNER & SHOW
Who: American Legion
Post 241-Auxiliary
When: Sat., Oct. 24th
Where: 7605 Bluffton Rd.
Why: Proceeds go to various charities
Add’l: Solitary Tribute featuring Brent A Cooper. Don’t miss this great event.
Dinner from 4:30-6:30p
Elvis from 7-8p
Neil Diamond 8:30 -9:30p
For tickets call the American Legion #241
260-747-7851
Public Welcome!
Cost: $25 per person
Contact: Am Legion #241 747-7851

CHRISTMAS AT HOME WITH THE SWINNEY SISTERS
When: Open on Dec. 4
2p-4p
Dec. 5
11a-1p and 2p-4p
Where:
1424 W. Jefferson Blvd.
What: The Settlers will have Fort Wayne’s elegantly decorated Historic Swinney Homestead for “’Christmas at Home’ with the Swinney Sisters”.
Guests are invited to bring their friends to celebrate the Christmas spirit and take refreshment of syllabub, delicious sweets and savories, and a pot of tea.
Cost: $20; prepaid reservations (260)747-1229 and (260)747-1501
Proceeds support maintenance and restoration of the Homestead.

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

FALL 4 MAKING WORKSHOPS @ TEKVENTURE
When: Saturdays
Oct. 10-Nov. 21
9a-Noon & 1-4p
Where: 1800 Broadway and Swinney Streets, just South of the old GE factory.
Add’l: Saturday hands-on -workshops exploring a wide range of tools and techniques for making things, including 3D printing, machining, electronics, quilting, woodsmithing, welding & more.
Cost: Most workshops $30
Members receive 20% discount
Contact: 432-1095 or www.tekventure.org/workshops

SALUTE TO THE
ARMED FORCES
When: Fri., Nov. 6, 7p
Who: Wayne HS/New Tech Academy Players
Where:
Wayne HS Auditorium
Add’l: The musical salute will feature the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and recognition of the U.S. Coast Guard.
The Wayne HS JROTC will join with a tribute to the MIA and POW veterans. Our students respectfully request your attendance, to help celebrate and remember Veterans Day.
Cost: Tickets are $8 for adults.
Children (under 12 years) and veterans free of charge.

BISHOP FAMILY BENEFIT
When: Sat., Nov. 7, 5:30p
Where: Calvary UMC
6301 Winchester Rd.
Add’l: Join us for a family fun night of great food, live entertainment and silent auction to help raise money for the Bishop family expenses.
Dinner Menu: Steak, Baked Potato, Salad, Dessert & Drink.
Contact: For dinner reservations, please call church office (260) 747-9218

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Who: Peace United Church of Christ
When: Sat., Nov. 15, 9a-3p
Where: 9123 Aboite Cntr Rd.
Proceeds go to Food Resource Bank
Add’l:
Bake Sale and Food
Public Welcome!
Come and Enjoy!
Contact: Diana 260-432-6369

“$50- $75- $100- SOLD”
LUNCHEON
What: Live auction with the “Singing” auctioneer, plus a silent auction
When: Oct., 27, 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 Oct. 20
Meridith 672-3414
Babysitting available
Stonecroft Ministries

HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Who: American Legion
Post #241 Auxiliary
When: Sat., Nov. 21, 9a-3p
Where: 7605 Bluffton Rd.
Why: All proceeds to various charities. Bake sale proceeds go to Operation Comfort Warriors.
Add’l: Food will be available plus there will be a Bake Sale. Public Welcome, Come & Enjoy!
Contact: Diana 432-6369

MS SELF HELP GROUP
What: For individuals and family members dealing with MS
When: First Mon of month
7p
Where:
Fort Wayne Rehab Hospital
7970 West Jefferson Blvd.
Contact: 639-0549

WINTER BLUEGRASS ACOUSTIC JAMS
Who:
Northern Indiana Bluegrass
When: Sun., Nov. 15
Where: Southwest Conservation Club
Why: Bring your stringed instrument and join in!
Add’l: Food & drinks are available.
Jams generally start around 1p and last until 6p
Cost: Free
Contact: 260-432-4485

3RD ANNUAL ALLEN CO. FAIRGROUNDS CRAFT BAZAAR
When: Sat., Oct. 24, 9a– 2p
Where: Allen County Fairgrounds
2726 Carroll Road
Cost:
Free Admisson and Parking
Contact: For more information or to rent a booth, please contact Chad at 260-704-0765

FISH FRY
Who:
Fort Wayne Sport Club
When: 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

WAYNEDALE BUSINESS CHAMBER MEETING
When: Thurs., Nov. 12, 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
260-747-5529

FREE VETERANS BREAKFAST
When: Nov. 11, 9:30a- 11am
Where: Kingston Residence, 7515 Winchester Rd. 46819
Add’l: In appreciation of your service, Kingston Residence invites you and a guest to join us for a hearty breakfast.
Contact: RSVP by Friday, Nov. 6; 747-1523

FAIRFIELD CLEANUP DAYS
When: October 24 & 25, Noon to 4pm
Add’l: This is a great way for you and your family to get involved in the community! We have planned to cleanup along Fairfield North starting at Lwr. Huntington Road intersection. Cleanup includes trash pickup, weed-wacking & trimming, painting guard rail, and general aesthetic improvement along the road and trail. Come out one or both days to help.
Contact: Camille 260-747-1523 (work) for more details.

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!

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

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