June 23, 2017 – COMMUNITY CALENDAR

WAYNEDALE CORRIDOR INFORMATIONAL OPEN HOUSE When: Tues., June 27 4p– 7p Where: Waynedale United Methodist Church 2501 Church Street Add’l: The public is invited to stop in anytime during the event hours to learn about and provide input on a plan to improve the corridor. Representatives from The Waynedale Business Chamber & City of Fort Wayne Community Development will be available to discuss the plan, answer questions and collect your comments and suggestions. CUBS AT REDS BUS TRIP When: Sat. July 1, 4:10pm Where: Cincinnati Great American ball Park Cost: $75 Add’l: Includes lower level ticket and Excursion Trailways transportation. Sponsored by St. Therese Knights of Columbus. Contact: Jim Conroy (260) 638-4189 / (260) 414-1550; jconroykofc@yahoo.com ME-‘N-U COMMUNITY MEALS Who: Aldersgate When: Every Thursday 6p-7p Where: Aldersgate Community 2417 Getz Road Phone: 432-1524 ALL YOU CAN EAT FISH & TENDERLOIN FRY When: First & Third Friday of each month, 5p- 7p Where: Southwest Conservation Club 5703 Bluffton Road Add’l: Open To The Public Includes an all-you-can-eat fried fish and tenderloin with sides of green beans, corn, cole slaw, french fries, roll and butter, pudding and jello. Cost: $9 for adults Children 12 & under $5 Age 5 & under Free UPCOMING EVENTS YOU’LL LOVE! Where: Southwest Conservation Club 5703 Bluffton Rd. Add’l: Open To The Public Events – BINGO – Thursdays Starting June 22 5p doors open 6pm first game –Trap And Skeet Sundays Every second and last Sunday of the month Starting at Noon –3D Archery Shoot Second Sat of the month 20 Target course 9a FLEA MARKET When: 2nd Sat. each month 8a-3p Where: Southwest Conservation Club 5703 Bluffton Road Add’l: Jewelry, tools, antiques and collectibles! Cost: Free to attend! Reserve an outdoor space Tables available Contact: Dean (260) 747-5947 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 SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST CLUB MEETING Where: Hall’s Restaurant Bluffton Road When: Tues., 7a Contact: James Lambert 747-7907 WAYNEDALE BUSINESS CHAMBER MEETING When: Thursday, July 13 2p Where: Waynedale Library 2200 Lwr 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 MS SELF HELP GROUP What: For individuals and family members dealing with MS When: First Mon 7p Where: Fort Wayne Rehabilitation Hospital 7970 West Jefferson Blvd. Contact: 639-0549 BEES & BREW DATE NIGHT When: Fri., 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 FREE BINGO Who: Kingston Healthcare When: Second Wednesday 9a–10a Where: Chick-fil-A Jefferson Pointe Info: 15% of all sales go to Alzheimer’s Association Contact: 260-747-1523 Camille Garrison 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 HELP STOP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Who: Heather’s Story When: Throughout the year 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: Boy Scout Office 8315 W. Jefferson Blvd. Cost: Free Info: Explore the preserve’s interesting plants and wildlife Contact: Betsy Yankowiak 478-2515 ALZHEIMERS CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Who: Alzheimers Association When: First Thurs 10a Where: Waynedale Library 2200 Lower Huntington Rd. Note: Meetings are confidential and free of charge Contact: 415-7741 FURNISHING HELP TO REBUILD LIVES Who: Mustard Seed Furniture Bank When: Mon–Fri 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, box springs, mattresses and knick-knacks. Contact: 260-471-5802 x 1 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 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. 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