February 16, 2018 – COMMUNITY CALENDAR

HOME & GARDEN SHOW When: Thurs-Sun, March 1- 4 Where: Allen County War Memorial Coliseum 4000 Parnell Ave. Add’l: Walk through the garden, patio & landscape displays and take in the sights and smells of spring. Shop for unique garden accessories and more! Fort Wayne Master Gardeners’ seminars daily. Contact: www.home-gardenshow.com BINGO When: Every Thurs 5p doors open, 6p first game Where: Southwest Conservation Club 5703 Bluffton Rd. 2ND ANNUAL BARN SALE When: Fri, Feb. 23, 9a- 5p Sat, Feb. 24, 9a-3p Where: Park Edelweiss 3355 Elmhurst Dr. Add’l: Two stories to shop-featuring garage sale & craft sale items. Open to the public. Food & drink available. Open to garage sale & craft sale vendors, $25 per 8’ spot. Contact: 260-744-0443 BINGO When: Every Thurs. 4:30p & Sat 10:30a Where: 1846 Bluffton Rd. Behind Dollar General Add’l: Stars Academy Bingo Proceeds support children’s youth baseball & softball. Non-smoking, clean & friendly. Concession Food. ATM inside. BINGO When: Tuesdays 4:30p & Sundays 10a Where: Am. Legion Post 241 7605 Bluffton Rd. FISH FRY & BAND When: Fri., March 2, 6p Where: Amvets Post 33 6620 Koester Dr. Add’l: Open to the public. Band “U.R.B.” starts at 7p. “Treasure Hunt” every Friday, drawing at 9p. Contact: 260-478-4114 SCIENCE AS REFINED COMMON SENSE When: Wed., Feb. 28, 6:30p Where: ACPL – Main Branch, Room C – 900 Library Plaza Add’l: David Maloney, Ph.D., IPFW physics professor will present a lecture on the scientific method as refined common sense. Cost: Free TEDX FORT WAYNE When: Sat., March 24 Where: Manchester University College of Pharmacy Add’l: TEDxFortWayne returns after a three-year hiatus. This year’s event theme is “Resurgence.” The day-long event will feature regional and national presenters offering unique perspectives and “ideas worth spreading.” Cost: $99 Contact: www.TEDxFortWayne.com ANNUAL GARAGE SALE When: Sat., March 17 8a-NOON Where: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School 10650 Aboite Center Rd. Add’l: Our 7th grade students are raising funds for their 8th grade trip to Chicago. This has been an annual tradition for many years. Cost: No cost for entry, only what you purchase. Contact: Michelle Miller 260-672-8586 HOME-COOKED MEAL & DESSERT When: Every Thursday, 5-7p Where: VFW 10006 6814 S. Anthony Blvd. 46816 Add’l: Home-cooked meal with dessert Cost: $6-$8, depending on meal. Contact: 260-447-2112 COMMUNITY BREAKFAST When: Sat., March 3 6a–10a Where: Waynedale Masonic Lodge 7039 Elzey St. Cost: Free-will donation COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT When: Tues., March 6, 7:30p Where: John & Ruth Rhinehart Music Center IPFW campus Add’l: Program of music that includes George Washington Bicentennial March, Bolero, La Fiesta Mexicana, My Funny Valentine, My Kind of Towns, Symphonic overture, A Lincoln Celebration and much more. Cost: Tickets Adults $8, seniors $7 under 18 free IPFW students free with ID LEARN ABOUT MULTIPLE MYELOMA When: Thurs., March 15 5:30p Where: Ceruiti’s Catering 6601 Innovation Blvd. Add’l: Register for this free educational program to hear about a treatment option for multiple myeloma. Friends & family welcome. Complimentary parking & light fare provided. Sponsored by Takeda Oncology. Contact: RSVP to 1-844-247-1641 or www.myelomaevent.com FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE CONCERTS Where: Am. Legion Post 241 7605 Bluffton Rd. Add’l: Fridays: Feb. 16 “Renegade” @ 8:30p Feb. 23 “Junkyard Band” @ 8:30p Mar. 2 “Austin City Limits” @ 8:30p 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 Contact: (260) 471-5802 x 1 PRE-KINDERGARTEN & KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP When: Thurs., Feb. 22, 6p Where: Saint Therese Catholic School 2222 Lwr. Huntington Rd. Add’l: Come see what our school has to offer you! Bring your friends and family members to share in this experience. Kindergarten 5 Full Days: Must be 5 yrs. by August 1st. Pre-Kindergarten 5 Full or 5 1/2 days(am): Must be 4 yrs. by August 1st. Contact: 260-747-2343 DECATUR ARTISAN CRAFT MARKET When: Saturdays 9a- 1p Mar. 10, April 14 Where: Riverside Center 231 E. Monroe Street Decatur Why: Fundraiser for City of Decatur/ Water Park Project Add’l: Purchase hand-sewn, crocheted, and knitted craft and clothing items, soaps, candles, wood decor and kitchen items, jewelry, books, paintings, skin care products, baked goods, spices, metal and vinyl signs, more. Free Admission Contact: Cheri Scherry chscherry@gmail.com THE ANT & THE GRASSHOPPER When: Fri., April 13, 7p Where: Woodburn Missionary Church 5108 Bull Rapids Road Add’l: The Fort Wayne Area Home School Drama Camp is partnering with The Academy of Arts to present the children’s musical, “The Ant & The Grasshopper”, in which a hungry grasshopper begs for food from an ant when winter comes. Elementary students will reveal how this version unfolds as they sing and act their way through a timeless story. Cost: Admission is free. Free-will offering after performance. Contact: www.fwahsdrama.org NO PLACE TO FLEE When: Sat., April 14, 1p Where: Woodburn Missionary Church 5108 Bull Rapids Rd. Add’l: The Fort Wayne Area Home School Drama Camp is partnering with The Academy of Arts to present “No Place To Flee”. Travel through time and across continents to Bolshevik, Russia during a time when Christians were persecuted for their faith without restraint. In the midst of tension, violence, fear and sadness, you will find yourself laughing, cheering, and inspired. Cost: Admission is free. Free-will offering after performance. Contact: www.fwahsdrama.org SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST CLUB MEETING Where: Hall’s Restaurant Bluffton Road When: Tues. 7a Contact: James Lambert 260-747-7907 FREE BINGO Who: Kingston Healthcare When: Second Wed., 9a–10a Where: Chick-fil-A Jefferson Pointe Info: 15% of all sales go to Alzheimer’s Association CONCERT – PURDUE VARSITY GLEE CLUB When: Fri., March 23, 7p Where: Woodlan High School Add’l: The Glee Club’s versatile repertoire includes gospel, vocal jazz, swing, contemporary hits, romantic ballads, classical selections, barbershop, folk, opera choruses, country, novelty tunes and patriotic standards. Cost: $20 adults $10 students at the door Or online at www.purdue.edu/pmo/calendar FISH FRY FRIDAYS When: Feb. 23, March 30 4:30p–7p Where: Fort 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 260-515-1695 FISH & TENDERLOIN FRY When: 5-7p 1st & 3rd Fri each month Where: Southwest Conservation Club 5703 Bluffton Rd. Add’l: 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. Cost: $9 adults Child age 12 and under $5 Age 5 & under Free TRAP & SKEET SHOOT When: Noon Every second & last Sunday of the month. Where: Southwest Conservation Club 5703 Bluffton Rd. Add’l: The only trap & skeet event held inside Fort Wayne city limits. Full 8 station skeet field with low & high house. And 5 station trap field. Cost: $5 Per Round Of 25 Birds 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 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 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 Editor’s Note: This section is a free announcement service for non-profit and not-for-profit organizations’ events only. 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