October 13, 2017 – COMMUNITY CALENDAR

ELMHURST TOUR/ MEET & GREET When: Two day event. Fri., Nov. 10; 8a – 6p: Open to alumni who graduated in years 1969 or earlier, and their immediate family only, as well as former staff members. Sat., Nov. 11; 8a – 6p: Open to alumni who graduated in years 1970 or after, and their immediate family only. Where: Elmhurst H.S. 3829 Sand Point Road Add’l: 25-minute guided walking tour of the building. Meet & Greet, following the tour, with light refreshments in the main gym. Cost: Suggested donation of $5 will be collected at the entrance. Proceeds will be split between the Waynedale Sidewalks & Trails Initiative and the Waynedale Corridor Project. Contact: More details can be found on www.waynedale.com/elmhurst OLD CROWN BRASS BAND CONCERT When: Sun., Oct. 22, 3p Where: Aldersgate UM Church 2417 Getz Rd. Add’l: A family-friendly concert by Fort Wayne’s Old Crown Brass Band. The group is a 35-member brass and percussion ensemble that plays in the style of a British brass band. Cost: Free – donations accepted Contact: oldcrownbrassband.org 4TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZZAAR When: Sat., Nov. 18, 9a-3p Where: American Legion Post 241 Auxillary 7605 Bluffton Rd. Add’l: Public Welcome! Proceeds to benefit local charities. Contact: Diana West (260) 432-6369 or (260) 431-7183 CHRISTMAS BAZAAR When: Sat., Nov. 11, 9a-3p Where: Peace United Church Of Christ 9123 Aboite Center Rd. Add’l: Bake Sale & Food Available Public Welcome Come & Enjoy! Vendors: $15 per table Proceeds to benefit Foods Resource Bank ELMHURST H.S. CLASS OF 1956 LUNCHEON When: Oct. 20, 11:30a Where: Halls At Coventry 5745 Coventry Ln. Add’l: If interested, call to make reservations. Bev Sims (260) 432-2370 or Jerry Buchan (260) 749-1009 FT. WAYNE COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT When: Tues., Oct. 24, 7:30p Where: John & Ruth Rhinehart Music Center IPFW campus Add’l: The 80-piece concert band will perform a variety of music chosen by conductor Scott Humphries and assistant conductor David Blackwell Cost: $8 adults $7 seniors Children under 18 free BAKED POTATO FUNDRAISER LUNCHEON When: Nov. 12 Where: Waynedale Masonic Lodge, 7039 Elzey St. Why: Raise funds for activity costs for “Job’s Daughters” Add’l: Western-style baked potato lunch includes: potato, shredded BBQ chicken, chili, and all the fixin’s with drink and dessert! Come support amazing girls! Cost: $5/person Contact: Angie Arnold 260-820-0244 OPERATION KIDSAFE – CHILD SAFETY When: Oct. 19, Noon-7p Oct. 20, Noon-6p Where: Summit City Chevrolet 5200 Illinois Road Add’l: Operation Kidsafe is free and private for families. Parents take home the only record of the visit, a Bio Document, that is ready to hand to law enforcement in an emergency. Safety tips to start a family safety action plan are also included. Contact: 260-432-0677 CONCERT: CARRIE NEWCOMER WITH GARY WALTERS When: Sat., Oct. 28 Where: Sweetwater Performance Theater Add’l: Carrie Newcomer will perform with long-time collaborator, pianist Gary Walters. Dr. Jane Weaver will give opening comments about her work in Ecuador. Event sponsored by Latin American Missions Board (LAMB). Cost: $25 Contact: Jill Weaver 260-768-8027 DECATUR ARTISAN CRAFT MARKET When: Nov. 11; Dec. 9; Jan. 13 Where: Riverside Center 231 E. Monroe Street Decatur Add’l: Featuring Crafts, Jewelry, Baked Goods, Home & Garden Décor, Direct Sellers, Books and many Artisan Creations. There are items for males, females, adults and children. Market is open from 9a to 1p. Breakfast and lunch concessions available. Cost: Free Admission Contact: Cheri Scherry (260) 223-7828 HISTORY TOUR/ DAY TRIP When: Thurs., Oct. 26 Add’l: A day trip to visit the Indianapolis Presidential home site of Benjamin Harrison, 23rd President of the United States. Departure will be from the Swinney Homestead, 1424 W. Jefferson Blvd. at 8:30a and return by 5p. Early lunch stop will be at the Rathskellar Restaurant.
Contact: For details and reservation, Linda Black (260) 747-1229 WAYNEDALE BUSINESS CHAMBER MEETING When: Thurs, Nov. 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 FISH FRY FRIDAYS When: Oct. 27, Jan. 26, Feb. 23, March 23, March 30 4:30p–7p Where: ort 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 ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FISH FRY When: Oct. 13, Nov. 10 Where: Park Eldelweiss 3355 Elmhurst Dr. Add’l: Fish Fry and Pork Tenderloin, All You Can Eat. German music, German beer, wine, and other beverages available. Cost: $9 adults, $5 children Contact: Patti Knox (260) 444-3634 UPCOMING EVENTS YOU’LL LOVE! Where: Southwest Conservation Club 5703 Bluffton Rd. Add’l: Open To The Public Events – FISH & TENDERLOIN FRY 5-7p,1st & 3rd Fri each month. All you can eat, 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. $9 adults Child age 12 and under $5 Age 5 & under Free. – BINGO. 5p doors open, 6p first game. – TRAP & SKEET. Noon. Every second and last Sunday of the month. 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 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 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 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 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.