March 2, 2018 – COMMUNITY CALENDAR

10TH ANNUAL “KINGSTON’S TASTE OF WAYNEDALE” When: Tues., March 20 4:30p–7p Where: Mount Calvary Family Life Center 1819 Reservation Drive Add’l: The final year for Taste of Waynedale. 24 local restaurants and businesses will offer samples of a variety of food or drink. A large silent auction will also be held with gifts and services donated by local businesses. Cost: Tickets are $15/person if paid in advance $20 the day of the event They can be purchased at Kingston Residence 7515 Winchester Road M-F 8a-5p using check or cash; or by visit kingstonstow.eventbrite.com to use credit card. COMMUNITY BREAKFAST When: Sat., March 3 6a–10a Where: Waynedale Masonic Lodge 7039 Elzey St. Cost: Free-will donation HUGE GARAGE SALE When: Fri., March 9, 9a-4p & Sat., March 10, 9-? Where: Fort Wayne Sport Club – 3102 Ardmore Ave. Add’l: Everything from A-Z. Great Bargains. Priced To Sell. Fundraiser for FWSC. Contact: Phil 260-515-1695 BINGO When: Tuesdays 4:30p & Sundays 10a Where: American Legion Post 241, 7605 Bluffton Rd. NELSON PORT-A-PIT CHICKEN & PIT-TATOES When: Sat., March 24, 10a-2p Where: PNC Bank 6210 Bluffton Rd. Add’l: To raise money for Bishop Luers High School Girls Tennis team fees. Contact: 260-625-5002 NORTHROP SPRING CRAFT BAZAAR & MARKET When: Sat., March 17 Where: Northrop High School 7001 Coldwater Road Add’l: Please join us to celebrate regional artists, crafters, and local direct sellers while also supporting the Northrop High School’s “Big Orange Pride” (BOP) Marching Band. Free admission! Free parking! Contact: coordinator@northropcraft.com ANNUAL COLLEGE & CAREER FAIR When: Mon., March 5 6p-7:30p Where: Homestead High School 4310 Homestead Road Add’l: Inviting all area high school students and/or their parents. We anticipate over 80 four-year universities, two-year colleges, and vocational schools located throughout the U.S. to be in attendance. We have invited representatives from various careers to participate, as well as the Armed Services and financial institutions. Free to attend and open to the public. MUSIC & DANCE FROM INDIA, NORTH AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST When: Sat., March 10, 6:30p Where: Canterbury School 3210 Smith Road Add’l: The Andalusian Trail, performed by Surabhi Ensemble, is a celebration of music and dance from the pluralistic cultures and faiths of medieval Andalusia to the present. The performance features original and traditional repertoire from Arab-Andalusian, Indian, and Spanish flamenco music and dance. Cost: Tickets – $25 Student Tickets $5 Benefactor $100 Contact: Joan Coslow 260-424-2430, joancoslow@gmail.com MONTHLY BLUEGRASS JAM When: Sun., March 18 Noon- 6p Where: Southwest Conservation Club 5703 Bluffton Rd. Add’l: If you play an acoustical instrument join in, or just sit back and enjoy the music. Food and beverage service by the Southwest Conservation Club Cost: No Charge Contact: Jim Winger 260-918-4790 ALL YOU CAN EAT FISH FRY & TENDERLOIN When: Fri., March 9, 4p-7p Where: Park Edelweiss 3355 Elmhurst Dr. Who: Fort Wayne Maennerchor/Damenchor Add’l: All you can eat monthly Fish Fry and Pork Tenderloin dinner with scalloped potatoes, coleslaw, applesauce and dessert. Also serving German beers and wines and other beverages. With live German music throughout the evening. Cost: Adults: $9, Children $5 Contact: Patti Knox 260-444-3634 ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF SCHLACHFEST (COUNTRY FEST) When: Sat., March 24, 7p Where: Park Edelweiss 3355 Elmhurst Dr. Who: Fort Wayne Maennerchor/Damenchor Add’l: Homemade Bratwurst (the club’s own traditional recipe) served with potatoes and gravy, green beans sauerkraut and Kuchen (cake). German beer and wine available as well as other beverages. Dinner is followed with a concert by the German Choir. Doors open a 6p Dinner at 7p Concert at 8:30p Cost: $12 Adults, $6 Children Contact: Patti Knox 260-444-3634 BINGO When: Every Thurs 5p doors open, 6p first game Where: Southwest Conservation Club 5703 Bluffton Rd. 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 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 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. 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 LEARN ABOUT MULTIPLE MYELOMA When: Thurs., Mar. 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. Complementary parking & light fare provided. Sponsored by Takeda Oncology. Contact: RSVP to 1-844-247-1641 or www.myelomaevent.com 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. FRIDAY NIGHT – LIVE CONCERTS Where: Am. Legion Post 241 7605 Bluffton Rd. Add’l: Fridays: Mar. 2 “Austin City Limits” @ 8:30p Mar. 9 “Big D” @ 8:30p Mar. 16 “Just For Kicks” @ 8:30p 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, and so much more. Cost: Free Admission Contact: Cheri Scherry chscherry@gmail.com 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: 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, children 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 SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST CLUB MEETING Where: Hall’s Restaurant Bluffton Road When: Tuesdays 7a Contact: 260-747-7907 Editor’s Note: This section is a free announcement service for non-profit and not-for-profit organizations’ events only. When submitting events, please take note that information that has a focus on South/ Southwest Fort Wayne is given the highest priority for inclusion. Submissions that include a $10 to $15 donation per event to keep this service and our local­­­ paper available will also receive priority. Submit your event online at www.waynedalenews.com .