May 25, 2018 – COMMUNITY CALENDAR
WAYNEDALE MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
When: Mon., May 28, 9a
Add’l: The Parade starts at Waynedale United Methodist Church, and proceeds down Old Trail Road to
Prairie Grove Cemetery.
The public is also invited for a Military Ceremony in the cemetery after the parade.
Contact: Parade Lineup is at 8a and is organized by Waynedale Post #241
(260) 747-7851.
APPRENTICESHIP FAIR ON THE PLAZA
When: Fri., June 1
10a-2p
Where: ACPL
Downtown Plaza
900 Library Plaza 46802
Who: Northeast Indiana Building Trades
Why: Teach the public about apprenticeship opportunity
Cost: FREE
Contact: Nicole Mays Walker 260-489-8574
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
When: Sat., June 2
6a-10a
Where: Waynedale Masonic Lodge, 7039 Elzey St. 46809
Cost: Free-will donation
10TH ANNUAL OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET & BAZAAR
When: Sat., June 2, 8a-3p
Where: American Legion Post #241, 7605 Bluffton Rd. 46809
Add’l: Lots of unique new and used items, vintage items, garage sale items, direct marketing items. Bake sale and food will be available. Proceeds go to Various Local Charities. Public Welcome, come and Enjoy!
Vendors: Vendors for Space $10, Table $5 or bring your own table.
For reservations call:
Diana 432-6369 cell 431-7183 or Beulah 747-6305.
If it rains it will be held inside.
GERMANFEST SUNDAY EVENTS
When: Sun., June 3
Where: Park Edelweiss
3355 Elmhurst Dr. 46809
Add’l:
11a: St. Peter’s Parish Mass
518 E. Dewald St.
featuring the Maennerchor /Damenchor choirs
4:30p: Concert by the choirs at Park Edelweiss, 3355 Elmhurst Dr. Free admission.
6p: Heimatabend (Social evening) dinner at Park Edelweiss following the concert.
Menu: Kasseler Rippchen (smoked pork chops), Sauerkraut, Beans, Potatoes, Kuchen, German beer and wine and other beverages available.
Cost: $12 Adults
$6 Children
Contact: Patti Knox
260-444-3634
HOFBRAU NIGHT
When: Tues. June 5, 5p
Where:
Fort Wayne Sport Club
3102 Ardmore Ave. 46802
Add’l: Start of Germanfest Activities
Chris Worth 8-11p
Food available
Cost: Free
Contact: Phil
260-515-1695
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
BINGO
When: Every Thurs
5p doors open, 6p first game
Where: Southwest Conservation Club
5703 Bluffton Rd.
NATIONAL POLLINATOR WEEK ‘BEES & BREW’ AT THE BOTANICAL CONSERVATORY
When: Fri., June 22
6:30p
Where: Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
1100 S. Calhoun St.46802
Cost: $75 per person
Add’l: In honor of National Pollinator Week, take a personalized tour of the Botanical Conservatory’s gardens, sample raw honey, make DIY beeswax candles, Q&A with beekeepers; and for the adventurous, suit up for a beekeeping experience with live beehives.Guests must be 21+.
Contact: Must purchase tickets in advance at: www.southwesthoney.com
FARMERS MARKET
When: Saturdays, 7a-1p
Where: Southside Farmers Market, 3300 Warsaw St. 46806
Add’l: Always the freshest seasonal produce available! Free Range Chicken & Meat & Fresh Eggs, Baked Goods, Honey, Jewelry, Crafts, Antiques, Fresh Herbs & Plants, Fresh Cut Flowers, Discounted Grocery Items.
A Fort Wayne family tradition for 92 years.
FLEA MARKETS
When: Saturdays
June 16, July 14
Aug. 11, Sept. 8
8a-3p
Where: Southwest Conservation Club
5703 Bluffton Rd. 46809
Add’l: Jewelry, tools, antiques, and collectibles!
Cost: Free to attend!
Reserve an outdoor space; tables available.
Contact: Dean 260-747-5947
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
BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
When: Thurs. thru Sun.
May 24-27
Where: Noble County 4-H Fairgrounds, Kendallville
Add’l: The Midwest’s biggest parking lot pickin’ festival. Live music with bands all day. Several food booths with unique menus. Camping available. Band booths and merchandise available. Shows are rain or shine.
Cost: Daily tickets vary. Adult Weekend Ticket $35, Children 15 & under free.
Contact: For more info visit bluegrassusa.net or call 260-918-4790
ASSOCIATION-WIDE GARAGE SALES
When: June 7, 8 & 9
Where: Abbey Place and The Falls of Beaver Creek
Add’l: Various homeowners in both additions selling un-needed items at low prices. Neighborhoods are located on the north side of State Road 14 (Illinois Road) just west of the Hunt Club Apartments, west of Hadley Road.
EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS
When: Every Thursday, 7p
Where: Waynedale Branch Library
2200 Lwr Huntington Rd. 46819
Add’l: Emotions Anonymous (EA) is a program for achieving and maintaining emotional health. EA is based on the 12-steps as borrowed from AA, the Serenity Prayer, and belief in a Higher Power.
There are no fees or dues. Meetings are led not by professionals, but by the EA members themselves.
Website: www.emotionsanonymous.org
Contact: Ron at 747-3816 evenings and weekends
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.
SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST CLUB MEETING
Where: Hall’s Restaurant
Bluffton Road
When: Tuesdays 7a
Contact: 260-747-7907
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.
BINGO
When: Tuesdays 4:30p
Sundays 10a
Where: Am Legion Post #241
7605 Bluffton Rd.
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
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
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
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
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