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
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