March 17, 2017 – COMMUNITY CALENDAR

FISH FRY When: Fri., March 24, 5-7p Where: Am Legion Post #160 1122 North Main St. Roanoke, IN Addl: Dinner includes: Fish, Fries or Baked Potato & Coleslaw. Sponsored by BSA Troop 302 Cost: Adult $9 Kids $5 (ages 5-10) SAUSAGE & PANCAKE BRUNCH When: Sun., April 9 9a-1p Where: Poe Fire Station Add’l: Poe Volunteer Fire Department whole hog sausage & pancake brunch. Proceeds going towards new equipment and building maintenance. Cost: Adults $7.50 Children 6-12 $4 Under 6 Free Carry-out available. SCHLACHFEST (COUNTRY FEST) When: Sat., March 25 6p – Doors open 7p – Dinner served 8:30p – Concert Where: Park Edelweiss 3355 Elmhurst Drive Who: Fort Wayne Maennerchor/Damenchor Add’l: Homemade Bratwurst, Potatoes & Gravy, Sauerkraut, Green Beans. German Bier & Beverages for sale. Cost: $12 adults $6 children Contact: Patti Knox 260-444-3634 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 GUIDED HISTORY TOUR & LUNCH When: Thurs., March 23 10a–2p Where: 1424 W. Jefferson Blvd. Fort Wayne Add’l: Settler member and educator Linda Huge will lead a guided history tour of the Allen Co. Court House & Historic Swinney Homestead with lunch at the Homestead. Cost: Reservation and payment. Transportation not included Age 14 and older. Limited to 25 attendees. (260)747-1501 or (260)747-1229 Proceeds support the maintenance of the Historic Homestead. www.settlersinc.org Cost: $25 28TH ANNUAL IPFW HEALTH FAIR When: Wed., March 22 9a-3p Where: IPFW Walb Student Union Add’l: ”Be Empowered! Take Charge of Your Health!” Receive health screenings, learning about your health, gain resources and de-stressing with a massage or music. Blood health profile screenings, dozens of other FREE health screenings, over 90 information display tables staffed by high quality professionals, nutritious and delicious cooking presentations, dozens of ways to de-stress like therapy dogs, fitness, music therapy, art and gardening, gift drawings, & refreshments. Contact: For additional information visit www.ipfw.edu/health Questions? Call 481-6647, 481-6746, email Tillapau@ipfw.edu 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 9a-1p 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. Contact: lisa.haagen@gmail.com WAYNEDALE BUSINESS CHAMBER MEETING When: Thursday, April 13 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 BEES & BREW DATE NIGHT When: Fridays 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 CHRIS WORTH CONCERT When: March 17 8:30p Where: Am Legion Post #296 Add’l: 130 W. Tillman Road Cost: No Cover Contact: 260-456-2988 LOOKING FOR ELMHURST CLASS OF ‘67 CLASSMATES Add’l: We need your contact information for our 50th Class Reunion, Sat., Aug. 26 Contact: Rhonda (Hosler) Dennon at rldennon@hotmail.com or Linda (Hartman) Fagen at lafagen@msn.com SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST CLUB MEETING Where: Hall’s Restaurant Bluffton Road When: Tues., 7a Contact: James Lambert 747-7907 PURDUE GLEE & IPFW SINGING DONS CONCERT When: Sat., April 1 7p 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. Cost: Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students and can be purchased at the door or online at www.purdue.edu/pmo/calendar FISH FRY & PORK TENDERLOIN When: April 14 May 12 4:30p–7p Where: Park Edelweiss 3355 Elmhurst Drive Who: Fort Wayne Maennerchor/Damenchor Add’l: All you can eat fish & tenderloin with scalloped potatoes, coleslaw, applesauce & dessert. German Music provided. Cost: $9 adults $5 children Contact: Patti Knox 260) 444-3634 ADAMS COUNTY WINTER ARTISAN MARKET When: March 18 April 15 9a-1p 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: March 24 April 14 4:30p–7p Where: FW 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 260-515-1695 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 EASTER IN WAYNEDALE When: Sat. April 15 Easter Egg Hunt starts at 10a sharp! Where: Southwest Conservation Club 5703 Bluffton Rd., Fort Wayne Add’l: No RSVP required. Kids bring baskets, parents bring camera for pictures with the Easter bunny. Organized by the Waynedale Community Improvement Team & sponsored by The Waynedale Business Chamber. HELP STOP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Who: Heather’s Story When: Throughout the year Where: Bishop Luers High 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 ME-‘N-U COMMUNITY MEALS Who: Aldersgate When: Every Thursday 6p-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 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 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. 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