June 9, 2017 – COMMUNITY CALENDAR
ALL YOU CAN EAT FISH & TENDERLOIN FRY
When: Fri. June 16, 5-7p.
Will be held on the first and third Friday of each month going forward.
Where: Southwest Conservation Club
5703 Bluffton Rd.
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 age 12 and under $5, Age 5 & under Free.
PETTIT RUDISILL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOC. YARD SALES
When: Fri., June 16
Sat., June 17
Add’l: Find treasures out of our stuff!
For a map of homes that are participating, visit 1114 McKinnie Ave.
11TH ANNUAL
VISION WALK
When: Sat., June 10
Where: Headwaters Park Germanfest Grounds
Add’l: Join hundreds at the Foundation Fighting Blindness’ Fort Wayne VisionWalk for this family-friendly event including fun children’s activities, refreshments, entertainment and more! Help raise awareness and funds for sight saving research to cure, prevent, and treat blinding retinal degenerative diseases. To participate or support the VisionWalk, visit www.FightBlindness.org/FortWayneVisionWalk.
Cost: Free
Contact: Rachel Martin
RMartin@FightBlindness.org
KYLE ROAD & KNOLLS OF ARDMORE ASSOCIATIONS GARAGE SALES
When: Fri. & Sat.
June 9 & 10, 9a- 4p
Add’l: North of Sandpoint Road and on the East and West sides of Ardmore Ave.
ME-‘N-U
COMMUNITY MEALS
Who: Aldersgate
When: Every Thurs; 6p-7p
Where: Aldersgate Community
2417 Getz Road
Phone: 432-1524
FREE WORKSHOP:
YOUR FUTURE IN INK
When: Sat., June 17, 1-3p
Where: Aboite Branch
Allen County Library
Add’l: Options in digital publishing and tips for how to market your work online will be presented and discussed. Four local authors share inside information and encouragement covering nine genres: Les Edgerton; Karen Morris (Kyra Jacobs); Judith Post (Judi Lynn); and moderator, M.L.Rigdon (Julia Donner). Email your questions to mlrover@juno.com with Workshop in subject line.
Cost: Free
FREE CONCERT
When: Tues., June 13
7:30p
Who: Fort Wayne Area Community Band
Add’l: Assistant conductor Susan Jehl has chosen a program of music that has America or American in each title.
Approximately 20 students from area high schools will join the Band for the second half of the program.
Cost: Free
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
HISTORIC OAKDALE NEIGHBORHOOD HOME TOUR
When: Sat., June 10, 11a-5p
Add’l: Historic Oakdale Neighborhood is hosting a home tour!
This quinquennial tour will be held in this beautiful neighborhood just south of downtown Fort Wayne.
Nine homes and one church will be featured.
Tickets are available now at goo.gl/mwUIRM or the day of the tour at First Missionary Church
701 W. Rudisill.
Cost: $10 presale
$12 day of event
Contact: Liz Flaherty
(260) 246-2715
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
HAWKINS FAMOUS
FISH – FOOD TRUCK
When: Friday, June 16
Where: Premier Healthcare of Fort Wayne
7519 Winchester Rd.
Contact: Kyle Rebman
260-797-2647
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
WAYNEDALE BUSINESS CHAMBER MEETING
When: Thursday, July 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: 260-747-5529
SOUTHWEST MONTESSORI ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE
When: Tues., June 13, 6p-8p
Sat., June 24, 10a-12p
Where: Southwest Montessori Academy
Who: Families with children from the ages of 3-6
Add’l: Come join us to learn about our school, tour the space, and meet our staff!
Enriching activities for children!
All families welcome!
For more information or if you cannot attend on the Open House dates, please contact us at 260.434.4450 or e-mail us at admin@southwestmontessoriacademy.org to schedule a personalized tour.
Cost: No Admission Fee
UPCOMING EVENTS YOU’LL LOVE!
Where: Southwest Conservation Club
5703 Bluffton Rd.
Add’l: Open To The Public Events
– BINGO. 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
SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST CLUB MEETING
Where: Hall’s Restaurant
Bluffton Road
When: Tues., 7a
Contact:
James Lambert
747-7907
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
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: 260-409-9886
WAYNEDALE CORRIDOR INFORMATIONAL OPEN HOUSE
When: Tues. June 27,
4pm– 7pm
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.
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
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
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
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
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