Community Calendar Events

February 2, 2018 – COMMUNITY CALENDAR

ELMHURST LITTLE LEAGUE & SOFTBALL REGISTRATION
When: Saturdays 11a-2p
Feb. 3 & Feb. 10
Where: Bethany Lutheran Church – 2435 Engle Rd.
Add’l: Registration for the 2018 baseball and softball season. Our program houses aged 4-16.
More info: www.elmhurstlittleleaguefw.com
Contact: Meagan Richardson 260-267-8189

COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
When: Sat., Feb. 3
6a–10a
Where: Waynedale
Masonic Lodge
7039 Elzey St.
Cost: Free-will donation

FRIDAY NIGHT
LIVE CONCERTS
Where: American Legion Post 241, 7605 Bluffton Rd.
Add’l: Fridays
Feb. 2 “Image” 8:30p
Feb. 9 “Backwater Band”
8:30p
Feb. 16 “Renegade” 8:30p

VALENTINE SOCIAL
When: Thurs., Feb. 8
1p- 2:30p
Where: Jorgensen YMCA
10313 Aboite Center Rd.
Add’l: Music & dancing by Music Express
Desserts & beverages available
Sponsored by Kingston Residence and Fort Wayne YMCA
Cost:
Free to YMCA Members
$5 for Non-Members
Contact: RSVPs appreciated to www.fwymca.org or at the YMCA front desk

GIVE BACK WITH OUTBACK
When: Tues., Feb. 13, 4-10p
Where: Outback Steakhouse 5455 Coventry Ln.
Add’l: 15% of your total check will be donated to the for Us Navy Sea Cadets – Summit City Division, when you mention the fundraiser.

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 5yrs by August 1st Pre-Kindergarten
5 Full or 5 1/2 days(am)
Must be 4yrs by August 1st
Contact: 260-747-2343

DECATUR ARTISAN CRAFT MARKET
When: Saturdays 9a- 1p
Feb. 10, 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, and so much more.
Cost: Free Admission
Contact: Cheri Scherry chscherry@gmail.com

ALL YOU CAN EAT FISH FRY & PORK TENDERLOIN
When: Fri., Feb. 9, 4:30p-7p
Where: Park Edelweiss
3355 Elmhurst Dr.
Fort Wayne
Who: Fort Wayne Maennerchor/ Damenchor
Add’l: Monthly All You Can Eat Fish Fry and Pork Tenderloin with Scalloped Potatoes, Slaw, Dessert and coffee. German beer and wine also available, and live German music.
Cost: Adults: $9
Children $5
Contact: Patti Knox
260-444-3634

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. The situation sums up moral lessons about the virtues of hard work and planning for the future. 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. Peek into the real lives of true heroes and witness how they coped victoriously during a time in human history when Stalin, Lenin and the Communist party was rising to power in Russia. 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 OPTIMISTS
Where: Hall’s Restaurant
Bluffton Road
When: Tues. 7a
Contact:
James Lambert
260-747-7907

2ND ANNUAL MID-WINTER BARN SALE & CRAFTS
When: Fri., Feb. 23, 9a- 5p & Sat., Feb. 24, 9a- 3p
Where: Park Edelweiss
3355 Elmhurst Dr.
Fort Wayne
Who: Fort Wayne Maennerchor/ Damenchor
Add’l: Open to Garage Sale and Craft Sale Vendors. Two stories to shop from at the Barn featuring garage sale and craft items.
Open to the public. German food and drink also available.
Call to reserve your spot or for information.
Cost: Venders $25 for space, $5 for tables.
Contact: Patti Knox
260-444-3634

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

BINGO
When: Tuesdays 4:30p & Sundays 10a
Where: American Legion Post 241
7605 Bluffton Rd.

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

ALZHEIMERS CAREGIVER
SUPPORT GROUP
When: First Thurs, 10a
Where: Waynedale Library
2200 Lower Huntington Rd.
Who: Alzheimers Association
Note: Meetings are confidential and free of charge
Contact: 260-415-7741

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, Children age 12 and under $5, Age 5 & under Free.
– BINGO. Every Thursday. 5p doors open
6p first game
– TRAP & SKEET. Noon. Every second and last Sunday of the month.

MONTHLY MEETING
Who: Disorderly Bear Den
When: 1st 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. 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
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

FREE BINGO
Who: Kingston Healthcare
When: 2nd Wednesday, 9–10a
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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