March 30, 2018 – COMMUNITY CALENDAR
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
When: Sat., April 7
6a–10a
Where: Waynedale
Masonic Lodge
7039 Elzey St.
Cost: Free-will donation
PLANT YOUR OWN BASKET DAY
When: Sat. April 14, 9a-2p
Where: Broadview Florist, 5409 Winchester Rd.
Add’l: Build your own hanging basket, we’ll grow it for you until you pick it up in May. Limited to the first 150 people. Starting at $14.99 per basket. Pickup dates are May 11 and anytime afterward.
Contact: 260-747-3146
GUN SHOW
When: Sun, April 15, 8a-4p
Where: Allen County Fairgrounds, 2726 Carrol Rd. – North off Rt. 3
Add’l: Guns, Knives, Military, Hunting & Reloading. Presented by Midwest Gun Traders.
Cost: $4 admission. Free parking.
Contact: Tom Daugherty (260) 749-6509
KAREN’S KITCHEN DONUTS
When: Sat, April 21
6a– 10a
Where: Waynedale
Masonic Lodge
7039 Elzey St.
Cost: Free Will donation
BINGO
When: Tuesdays 4:30p & Sundays 10a
Where: American Legion Post 241, 7605 Bluffton Rd.
FUNDRAISER FOR CANCER MEDICAL EXPENSES
Add’l: Bill Jackson has been with Walgreens for 10+ years and remembers every customer by name. Bill has recently been diagnosed with pancreatic and liver cancer. We have created this go fund me page to help aid in the financial burden. Bill will begin chemo treatments in the near future and will have many medical expenses to take care of. If your unable to contribute, please keep Bill and his family in your thoughts and prayers! Donate here: www.gofundme.com/h9kr3-bill039s-medical-fund
FISH & CHICKEN FRY FUNDRAISER
When: Sat. April 21, 4:30p- 7:30p
Where: Grabill Fire Station, 13413 State St., Grabill, IN
Who: Cedar Creek Lions Club
Add’l: Fish Fry and Chicken Dinner fundraiser, Dinner will consist of fish and/or chicken, baked beans, applesauce, potato chips, bread, coffee or lemonade with the dinner being an All You Can Eat meal. Carry out Dinners are available. Children age 3 and under are free. Adults: $10, Children (ages 4 to 9): $7. Proceeds will be shared with the fire department to support the Northeast Allen County Fire & EMS and to the Riverside Gardens new playground for the special need’s children
13TH PENNSYLVANIA DRILL
When: Sat. April 7, 10a- 4p
Where: The Old Fort
Why: Historic Reenactment
Add’l: A local Revolutionary War reenactment group will hold a drill Saturday at the Old Fort. The 13th Pennsylvania Regiment of Foote is a local living history group that recreates both military and civilian life in colonial America. Their drill day will include training for new recruits and military drills, as well as period cooking and sewing demos.
Cost: FREE
Contact: (260) 437-2836
MONTCALM & WOLFE: SCHOOL OF THE SOLDIER
When: Sat. April 14, 10a- 4p
Where: Old Fort Wayne
Why: Historic Reenactment
Add’l: The French and Indian War was a conflict involving the French with their Native allies against the English with their Native and Colonial allies. Yes, you really need a scorecard to know what’s happening! Come out this weekend and talk to the reenactors and their families who portray the people involved in this historic conflict and learn what caused their problems.
Cost: FREE
Contact: (260) 437-2836
BINGO
When: Every Thurs; 5p doors open, 6p first game.
Where: Southwest Conservation Club – 5703 Bluffton Rd.
FRIDAY NIGHT – LIVE CONCERTS
Where: American Legion Post 241, 7605 Bluffton Rd.
Add’l: Fridays:
Mar. 30 “Chris Worth” @ 8:30p;
April 6 “Remember When” @ 8:30p;
April 13 “Bobby Swag” @ 8:30p;
DECATUR ARTISAN CRAFT MARKET
When: Saturdays 9a- 1p, 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
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.
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
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
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. 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
LITTLE RIVER RAMBLERS
Who: Little River
Wetlands Project
When: Tuesdays
9a–11a
Where: Boy Scout Office
8315 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Cost: Free
Info: Explore the preserve’s interesting plants and wildlife
Contact: Betsy Yankowiak 260-478-2515
ME-‘N-U
COMMUNITY MEALS
Who: Aldersgate
When: Thursdays, 6p-7p
Where: Aldersgate Community, 2417 Getz Road
Phone: 260-432-1524
SWEET ADELINES TOWNS OF
HARMONY CHORUS
When: Mondays, 6:30p–9p
Where: 5120 Speedway Dr.
Info: Real Women
Real Harmony, Real Fun
Contact: 260-436-7104
townsofharmony.org
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
PREMIER WOMEN’S NETWORKING
When: First Tues of month. Call for details.
Who: Cheryl Friar
Add’l: Bring plenty of business cards
Contact: 260-747-5202
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
SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST CLUB MEETING
Where: Hall’s Restaurant
Bluffton Road
When: Tuesdays 7a
Contact: 260-747-7907
MS SELF HELP GROUP
What: For individuals and family members dealing with MS
When: First Mon, 7p
Where:
Fort Wayne Rehabilitation Hospital
7970 West Jefferson Blvd.
Contact: 260-639-0549
FREE BINGO
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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