UPCOMING OCT. & NOV. EVENTS
PURDUE VARSITY GLEE CLUB CONCERT
Where: John & Ruth Rhinehart Music Center
When: Fri. Oct. 26, 7p
Add’l: The Glee Club’s versatile repertoire includes gospel, vocal jazz, swing, contemporary hits, romantic ballads, classical selections, barbershop, folk, opera choruses, patriotic standards, country and novelty tunes.
Cost: Tickets are $25, adults and $10 for students and can be purchased at the door or on line at pfw.edu/tickets
DNA SEMINARS
When: Sat. Oct. 27, 9am
Where: ACPL – Downtown
Add’l: Diahan Southard, nationally-known genetic genealogy consultant will present four lectures. The day-long seminar is $70.00, but a special discounted rate of $40.00 is offered for members of the Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana, Inc. For those who are not members of ACGSI, they may join for $25.00.
Contact: More info. or to register, see acgsi.org
SAUSAGE BISCUIT AND GRAVY BREAKFAST
When: Sat. Oct. 27, 8a-Noon or until sold out
Where: VFW Post 1421, 7712 Bluffton Rd. 46809
Cost: $5, Open to public
Contact: 260-747-7767
COMMUNITY FALL FESTIVAL
When: Sat. Oct. 27, 2-6p
Where: Am Legion Post 296, 130 West Tillman, 46807
Add’l: Come as you are & join in the fun of our community . Staggered start times for cornhole, pool, and putting tournaments. Prizes based on $3 entries. All ages invited. Trunk & Treat 4-6 pm, Karaoke 7 pm
Cost: No cover charge but a $3 entry fee for games.
CRAFT SHOW & SALE
When: Sat. Oct. 27, 9a- 3p
Where: Lighted Gardens, 10794 N. St. Rd. #1, Ossian
Add’l: Over 40 different tables to shop!
Antique Lure Show
When: Sat. Oct. 27, 8a-12:30p
Where: Don Hall’s Guest House, 1313 W. Washington Ctr. Rd.
Add’l: NFLCC Antique Fishing Lure Show. Over 70 tables. Free appraisals and information.
Cost: $5, includes spouse, immediate family under 18.
Contact: 260-403-5391
TURKEY SHOOT
When: Oct. 28 & Nov. 11, 11a
Where: Ft Wayne Beagle Club, 14434 Aboite Rd. 46783
Add’l: Hot dogs and chili will be available.
Contact: 260-409-0014
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
When: Sat. Nov. 3, 6a-10a
Where: Waynedale Masonic Lodge, 7039 Elzey St. 46809
Cost: Free-will donation
STEAK DINNER
When: Sat. Nov. 3
Where: VFW Post 1421, 7712 Bluffton Rd. 46809
Add’l: Steak Dinner, baked potato, salad, dinner roll (drink not included). Pre-paid $10 Day of $15. Open to public
Contact: 260-747-7767
LEAF PICKUP SCHEDULE – SOUTH FW
When: Nov. 5-9
Add’l: For curbside leaf pick-up residents should rake leaves to the curb or park strip in front of their home, but not in the street. Leaves should be in the park strip by 7 a.m. on Monday of the week the leaves are to be collected for your area. Other yard waste should not be mixed with the leaves. Residents can access daily collection updates at cityoffortwayne.org/leaves.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
When: Sat., Nov. 10, 9a-3p
Where: Peace United Church Of Christ 9123 Aboite Ctr.
Add’l: Bake Sale & Food Available. Public Welcome
Come & Enjoy!
Vendors: $15 per table. Proceeds to benefit Foods Resource Bank.
Contact: Diana West; 260-432-6369, 260-431-7183
ALL YOU CAN EAT FISH OR CHICKEN DINNER W/ DESSERTS
When: Fri. Nov. 16, 5p-7:30pm
Where: Maplewood Elementary, 2200 Maplewood Rd, 46819
Add’l: Maplewood is teaming with the Waynedale Lions Club to raise funds that will go toward the purchase of clothing and new play equipment for students. Dessert will be provided by the PTA and other community associations. Ticket costs are $10 presale for adults ($12 at the door) and $7 for children (3 and under eat free).
Cost: $10 presale adults($12 at door), $7 kids(3 Under free), 260-467-7150 for more info.
WAYNE H.S. ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME
When: Now until Nov. 16
Add’l: Wayne HS Athletic Dept. is accepting applications for their Athletic Hall Of Fame.
Requirements for nominations are online at www.wayne-athletics.com or stop into the athletic office at Wayne HS.
Contact: 260-467-6432
12TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS MART
When: Sat. Nov. 17, 9a-3p
Where: 3355 Elmhurst Drive
Who: Ft. Wayne Maennerchor/ Damenchor
Add’l: Annual Christmas Bazaar and Craft Sale. A Christmas Mart with a German flavor, including a visit from St. Nikolaus. German treats, baked goods, ornaments, gifts, etc. Also serving German Bratwurst, potato salad, and Gleuwein (mulled wine). Full service bar and beverages.
Cost: free, 260-444-3634
BINGO
When: Every Thurs; 5p doors open, 6p first game.
Where: Southwest Conservation Club – 5703 Bluffton Rd.
5TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR
When: Sat., Nov. 17, 9a-3p
Where: American Legion Post 241 Auxiliary
7605 Bluffton Rd.
Add’l: Public Welcome! Bake Sale & Food Available. Vendor Tables $15 ea. Proceeds to benefit local charities.
Contact: Diana West; 260-432-6369, 260-431-7183
SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST CLUB MEETING
When: Tuesdays 7a
Where: Rich’s Cafe, 3411 Lwr. Huntington Rd. 46809
Contact: 260-747-7907
FT WAYNE CHRISTIAN WRITERS GUILD
When: 4th Tues of each month, 6:00p-7:30ish
Where: Waynedale Public Library, 2200 Lower Huntington Rd. 46819
Why: To share news, encouragement & knowledge about writing.
Add’l: No cost. All levels of writers encouraged to attend.
Contact: Kayleen Reusser 260-273-9264
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.
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: Steve 260-705-8468
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.
DECATUR ARTISAN CRAFT MARKET
When: Nov 11, Dec 8, 2018; Jan 12, Feb 9, Mar 9, Apr 13,
Where: Riverside Center, 231 E. Monroe Street, Decatur
Why: Fundraiser for City of Decatur/ Hanna Nuttman Proj.
Add’l: An average of 40 vendors offering handmade jewelry, seasonal home décor, cleaning supplies, skin care, paintings and prints, baked goods, metal and wood décor and art, food items, soaps & bath balms, books, fabric arts, handmade cards, and so much more.
Cost: Free Admission
Contact: 260-223-7828
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: American 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. 46809
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: 2nd 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: 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: 260-478-2515
FURNISHING HELP TO REBUILD LIVES
Who: Mustard Seed
Furniture Bank
When: Mon–Fri, 10a–4p
Where: Drop off donations, 3636 Illinois Rd.
Complimentary pick up service for large items
Info: Accepting bed linens, blankets and kitchen and bath towels and miscellaneous kitchen items
Also accepting household furnishing, pictures, box springs, mattresses and knick-knacks.
Contact: (260) 471-5802 x 1
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
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
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