February 17, 2017 – COMMUNITY CALENDAR

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE When: March 9 & 10, 9a- 4p Where: Fort Wayne Sport Club 3102 Ardmore Ave. What: Includes Furniture, collectables, glassware, sporting goods, electronics, books, movies, music, clothing, twin clothing, double stroller & much more! Contact: Phil at 260-515-1695 FARMER’S MARKET When: Every Saturday through May 14th Where: Parkview Field Inside the Lincoln Event Center Add’l: A group of close to 40 vendors and artisans meet in one place every Saturday from 9-1 to offer up fresh baked goods, local produce and meats, honey and syrups, jams and jellies, crafts and jewelry, natural body products, donuts, freshly made crepes and more. Open every Saturday from 9a-1p. Contact: lisa.haagen@gmail.com BEES & BREW DATE NIGHT When: Fri., June 9 & July 14 7p Where: Southwest Conservation Club 5703 Bluffton Road Cost: $35 per person Add’l: Spend your evening exploring the honeybee through hands-on fun including, beeswax candle making, sampling honey wine & beer, observing a hive up close through our sealed observation hive and for the adventurous, suit-up for a live beehive presentation. Must be 21+, Held outdoors under the Science Tent. Contact: Must pre-register at www.southwesthoney.com/education PAWJECT RUNWAY When: Sat., March 4, 6p Where: Hotel Fort Wayne, Marquis Ballroom, 305 E. Washington Center Road Fort Wayne, IN Why: Fundraiser for the Allen County SPCA Add’l: Cocktail hour begins at 6p. Performance at 7p. Watch local groomers transform dogs into incredible works of art! This exciting red carpet event will have you feeling like a celebrity as you enjoy the creative talents of the best dog groomers around. Experience includes photo ops from the “puparazzi”, a fabulous silent auction, hor d’oeuvres, & cash bar. Proceeds benefit the Allen County SPCA’s Angel Fund. Cost: $40-100. Purchase your tickets at the Allen County SPCA or by visiting www.allencountyspca.org Contact: amandal@allencountyspca.org WAYNEDALE BUSINESS CHAMBER MEETING When: Thursday, March. 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 CHRIS WORTH CONCERT When: March 17, 8:30p Where: American Legion Post #296 Add’l: 130 W Tillman Road Cost: No Cover Contact: 260-456-2988 MID-WINTER BARN SALE When: Feb. 24, 9a – 5p Feb. 25, 9a – 3p Where: Park Edleweiss (Barn) 3355 Elmhurst Dr. Who: Open to the public. Add’l: Two stories to shop from at the Barn. Tax deductible donations accepted. German food and drink available. Sponsored by Fort Wayne Maennerchor/ Damenchor Cost: $5 per table/$20 space Contact: Patti Knox (260) 444-3634 to reserve your spot LOOKING FOR ELMHURST CLASS OF ‘67 CLASSMATES Add’l: We need your contact information for our 50th Class Reunion, which is planned for Sat., Aug. 26. Contact: Rhonda (Hosler) Dennon at rldennon@hotmail.com or Linda (Hartman) Fagen at lafagen@msn.com MIDDLE SCHOOL BRIDGE DESIGN COMPETITION When: Sat., Feb. 18 Where: Concordia Lutheran High School Why: Kick off to National Engineers week Add’l: The 2017 DiscoverE Committee and Concordia Lutheran High School would like to invite all northeast Indiana middle school aged children to participate in the 18th Annual Middle School Bridge Design Competition. In celebration of National Engineer’s Week. A student bridge design contest will be held for all area middle school students. Cash prizes for the top three places will be provided by DiscoverE Committee. A copy of the rules and general information concerning the competition can be found at: www.CLHSCADETS.com/apps/pages/Bridge-Competition Contact: For more information about registration or the facility, call Crystal Castleman at (260) 483-1102, ext. 304, at Concordia Lutheran High School. ADHD PRESENTATION When: Mon., Feb. 20, 6p Where: Aboite branch of the Allen County Public Library Who: Dr. Charles Kelsey, DC and Dr. Vicki Kelsey, DC Why: Computerized non-drug approach to healing ADHD Add’l: Looking at cutting-edge, natural ways to heal ADHD and ADD, the patterns in the brain that are associated with it, and more. Cost: Free Contact: RSVP to 260-402-7657 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 PURDUE GLEE & IPFW SINGING DONS CONCERT When: Sat., April 1, 7 p Where: Mirro Center for Research & Innovation on the Parkview Hospital campus on Dupont Road. Add’l: The Glee Club’s versatile repertoire includes gospel, vocal jazz, swing, contemporary hits, romantic ballads, classical selections, barbershop, folk, opera choruses, country and novelty tunes and patriotic standards. Specialty groups and outstanding soloists further enhance their performance.
Cost: Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students and can be purchased at the door or on line at www.purdue.edu/pmo/calendar FISH FRY When: March 10, April 14, May 12 Where: Park Edelweiss 3355 Elmhurst Drive Cost: $9 adults, All you can eat. Music Provided. Contact: Chad (260) 747-0713 ADAMS COUNTY WINTER ARTISAN MARKET When: 9a to 1p Feb. 18, March 18, April 15 Where: Riverside Center, 231 E. Monroe St., Decatur, IN Add’l: Fundraiser for Decatur Capital Campaign. Vendors from Adams, Allen, Jay, and Wells counties selling baked goods, home decor, jewelry, children’s books, leggings, purses, Christmas, handsewn crafts, honey, jellies, cosmetics, handmade soaps, essential oils, wood crafts, and more. Cost: Free Admission FISH FRY When: Feb. 24, March 24, April 14 4:30p – 7p 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 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 HELP STOP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Who: Heather’s Story When: Throughout the year Where: Bishop Luers H.S. 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 KINGSTON’S 9TH ANNUAL TASTE OF WAYNEDALE When: Tues., March 21 4:30–7p Where: Mount Calvary Family Life Center Cost: $15 in Advance, $20 Day of Contact: Call 747-1523 to RSVP or email cgarrison@kingstonhealthcare.com or online at kingstonstow.eventbrite.com Add’l: Proceeds to benefit Honor Flight Northeast Indiana and The Waynedale Corridor 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 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 SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST CLUB MEETING Where: Hall’s Restaurant Bluffton Road When: Tues. 7a Contact: James Lambert 747-7907 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 Camille Garrison 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.