October 21, 2016 – COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Editors Note: The Community Calendar is a free announcement service for non-profit and not-for-profit organizations’ events. Although this is a free service provided please consider a $10 to $15 donation per issue to keep this service and your local paper available. The Waynedale News receives an abundance of press releases and articles for each issue. Information that has a focus on Waynedale is given the highest priority. We try to evaluate all submissions on a timely basis.
TRADERS DAYS
When: Nov. 5 & 6
Where: Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton Road
Add’l: November 5, 10-5pm
November 6, 12-4pm
Traders Days: Traditional Miami and regional tribes’ crafts, goods, and wares for sale, as well as hands-on demonstrations and interactive educational programs.
Free to the public
Contact: 260-426-2882
CHRIS WORTH & COMPANY
When: Sat., Oct. 22 8-11pm
Where:
Fort Wayne Sport Club
Add’l: Fundraiser for FWSC
Doors open at 6pm
Food available at 6pm
Cost: No cover charge
Contact: Phil 515-1695
THE KOREAN WAR
VETERANS ASSN.
Who: Korean War
Veterans Assn
Indiana Chapter One
When: Monthly
Second Sat
10am
Where: Eagles #248
4940 Bluffton Rd.
Info: Food served before and after meeting
Bring friends and spouses!
Contact: Mary Anna Roemke
260-485-7627
FOOD FOR UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT
FISH FRY FUNDRAISER
When: Nov. 11, 4pm-7pm
Where: Waynedale Elementary School
7201 Elzey Street
Who: Waynedale Lions Club
Why: To raise funds to help Waynedale Elementary purchase school uniforms and sporting equipment for students
Add’l: The Fish or Chicken Strip dinners are “all you can eat” (except for carry-out) provided by Dan’s Fish Fry
You will have a choice of sides between potato salad, cold slaw, and applesauce. Coffee, lemonade,or Koolaid. And for dessert there will be a wide variety to choose from!
Cost: Adults Tickets $10 Presale, $12 at the Door
Children 6 thru 12: $6.50
5 and under eat free
FISH FRY
When: Nov. 11, Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 10, April 14, May 12
Where: Park Edelweiss
3355 Elmhurst Drive
Cost: $9 adults
All you can eat
Music
Contact: Chad
(260) 747-0713
TRUNK OR TREAT
When: Sat., Oct. 22, 10-11am
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
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR AT PEACE U.C.C.
When: Sat. Nov. 12
9am-3pm
Where: 9123 Aboite Ctr. Rd.
Proceeds to benefit Foods Resource Bank
WINE & STEIN FUNDRAISER
When: Fri., Nov. 11
Where: Sweetwater
5501 US HWY 30 W
Why: This event helps to raise funds to support the work of the local hearing clinic. HearCare Connection was established in 2011 to provide low-income and uninsured individuals & families reduced fees on hearing healthcare based on family size and household income.
Add’l: This evening will host a wine & beer tasting, live auction supported by Scheerer McCulloch Auctioneers, heavy appetizers by Granite City and Bandidos, and musician Richie Wolfe will be performing.
Cost: $50/ticket
Contact: Anna Bogdon
(260) 602-3276
HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Who: American Legion
Post #241 Auxiliary
When: Sat., Nov. 19
9am-3pm
Where: 7605 Bluffton Rd.
Add’l: Food will be available plus there will be a Bake Sale. Public Welcome
Come & Enjoy!
Why: All proceeds to benefit various charities.
WAYNE H.S. ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME
When: Now until Nov. 18
Add’l: Wayne HS Athletic Dept. is accepting applications for their Athletic Hall Of Fame.
Requirements for nominations are online at www.wayne-athletics.com or stop into the athletic office at Wayne HS.
Contact: Gary Raber
467-6432
FISH FRY
When: Oct. 28, Jan. 27,
Feb. 24, March 24, April 14
4:30pm–7pm
Where: Fort Wayne Sport Club
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
AARP SMART DRIVING CLASS
When: Friday, Nov. 4
10am-2:30pm with lunch
Where: Kingston Residences
7515 Winchester Road
Why: Educate attendees on changes that affect their driving
Add’l: No written or driving tests. Some insurance companies will give a 3-year discount to attendees which will more than make up for the class fee.
Cost: $15 for AARP members; $20 for non-AARP members
Contact: Camille Garrison
415-7741
WAYNEDALE BUSINESS CHAMBER MEETING
When: Thursday, Nov. 10
2pm
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
MONTHLY MEETING
Who: Disorderly Bear Den
When: First Thurs of month
6:30pm
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
ATTENTION VETERANS
Who: American Chronic Pain Association Meeting
When: 1st and 3rd Tues
9am
Where: Rich’s Cafe
Contact: Traci
710-3012
FURNISHING HELP TO REBUILD LIVES
Who: Mustard Seed
Furniture Bank
When: Monday – Friday
10am – 4pm
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
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
When: Sat., Nov. 5
6a– 10a
Where:
Waynedale Masonic Lodge
7039 Elzey St.
Cost: Free-Will donation
Contact: 260-410-0497
FISH FRY
When: Fri., Oct. 28
4p– 7p
Where:
Waynedale Masonic Lodge
7039 Elzey St.
Cost: $8
Contact: 260-410-0497
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
9am–11am
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
6pm to 7pm
Where:
Aldersgate Community
2417 Getz Road
Phone: 432-1524
SWEET ADELINES TOWNS OF
HARMONY CHORUS
When: Mondays
6:30pm – 9pm
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
10am
Where: Waynedale Library
2200 Lower Huntington Rd.
Note: Meetings are confidential and free of charge
Contact: 415-7741
SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST CLUB MEETING
Where: Hall’s Restaurant
Bluffton Road
When: Tues., 7am
Contact:
James Lambert
747-7907
FREE BINGO
Who: Kingston Healthcare
When: Second Wednesday
9am–10am
Where: Chik-fil-A
Jefferson Pointe
Info: 15% of all sales go to Alzheimer’s Association
Contact: 260-747-1523
Camille Garrison
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