June 3, 2016 – COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
When: Sat., June 4
6a– 10a
Where:
Waynedale Masonic Lodge
7039 Elzey St.
Cost: Free-Will donation
Contact: 260-410-0497
KYLE ROAD & KNOLLS OF ARDMORE ASSOCIATIONS GARAGE SALES
When: Fri. & Sat.
June 10 & 11
9a- 4p
Add’l: North of Sandpoint Road and on the East and West sides of Ardmore Ave.
ASSOCIATION
GARAGE SALE
Who: Belle Vista/Allendale
Neighborhood Association
When: Fri., June 3
Sat., June 4
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
FLEA MARKET
When: 2nd Saturday/month
8a-3p
Where: Southwest Conservation Club
5703 Bluffton Rd.
Add’l: Jewelry, tools, antiques and collectibles!
Cost: Free to attend!
Reserve a outdoor space; tables available.
Contact: Dean (260) 747-5947
UPCOMING EVENTS YOU’LL LOVE!
Where: Southwest Conservation Club
5703 Buffton Rd.
Add’l: Open To The Public Events.
– Trap And Skeet Sundays, every second and fourth Sunday of the month
Starting at Noon
– 3D Archery Shoot, every second Saturday of the month
20 target course
Starting at 9a
WAYNEDALE BUSINESS CHAMBER MEETING
When: Thursday, June 9, 2p
Where: Waynedale Library
2200 Lower Huntington 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
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
BEES AND BREW –
FUN DATE NIGHT
When: July 8, 7:00pm
Where: Southwest Conservation Club (5703 Bluffton Rd)
Add’l: Spend your evening exploring the honeybee through hands-on fun including, beeswax candle making, DIY beeswax lotion bars, sampling honey wine, observing a hive up close through our sealed observation hive. Must be 21+, held outdoors under the Science Tent.
Contact: Must pre-register at www.southwesthoney.com/education
EXPLORE THE HONEY BEE – EDUCATIONAL CLASSES
When:
June 7 – 1pm (6- 8th Grade)
June 14 – 1pm (3- 5th Grade)
June 21 – 10am (HS – College)
June 21 – 1pm (K-2nd Grade)
June 22 – 10am (3- 5th Grade)
June 28 – 1pm (6th-8th Grade)
June 29 – 10am (K-2nd Grade)
July 5 – 1pm (3- 5th Grade)
July 6 – 10am (6- 8th Grade)
Where: Southwest Conservation Club (5703 Bluffton Rd)
Held under the Science Tent.
Add’l: Our Pollinator Education Experience- “Explore the Honeybee.” Through “exploration stations” all Adventurers will discover aspects of the honey bee and how they connect with our food and environment. There’s no sitting still or down time here- Adventurers will be up and moving! So much to learn and so little time!
Contact: Must pre-register at www.southwesthoney.com/education
ATTENTION VETERANS
Who: American Chronic Pain Association Meeting
When: 1st and 3rd Tues
9a
Where: Rich’s Cafe
Contact: Traci 710-3012
SPONSORSHIP DEADLINE FOR WAYNEDALE COMMUNITY PICNIC
When: Fri., July 15, 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 27th. The picnic is a family friendly event, drawing over 2,000 attendees. 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST CLUB MEETING
Where: Hall’s Restaurant
Bluffton Road
When: Tues., 7a
Contact:
James Lambert
747-7907
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
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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