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
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