Mid-Summer Events

STAYIN’ ALIVE THE WORLD’S BEST TRIBUTE TO THE BEE GEES When: Sat. July 20, 8p Where: Foellinger Theatre (FoellingerTheatre.org) Add’l: From traditional Bee Gee’s songs like “To Love Somebody” to disco era songs like “Stayin’ Alive,” the authentic look and falsetto voices of this Toronto based group will help you to re-live the 1970’s. www.stayinalivetribute.com JAZZWORKS! When: Sat. July 20, 7–10p Where: Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St. Add’l: Enjoy the musical stylings of two local jazz groups: the Todd Harrold Band and The Mad Scatter. You’ll be able to find the perfect spot on the Terrace or in our Exploration Garden to enjoy this great music along with food and drink available for purchase from Mad Anthony Brewing. No outside food or beverages allowed. Cost: Admission: $6/age 13 and older; age 12 and under are free; discount with TRF button. ECSTATIC THEATRICS AUDITIONS When: Sat. July 20 & Sunday July 21, 4p Where: TekVenture Stage, 1550 Griffin St. Add’l: Auditions for “The Damsel Game” and “Strange Time at the Science Fair.” Need ages 6 to adult. Rehearsing 10am to 1pm, Mon-Fri. Performing Aug. 2, 3 & 4. Details at www.ecstatic-theatrics.com or call 260 750-9013. 37TH ANNUAL OLD FORT MUSTANGERS’ MUSTANG AND FORD SHOW When: Sat. July 20, 8a-3p Where: Ivy Tech, Coliseum Campus Add’l: The show includes any Ford-powered vehicle, ranging from the 1964-1/2 Ford Mustangs to today’s new models, vintage and modified Fords, Thunderbirds, Mercurys, and Lincolns. FREE SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAM When: Through July 26, Mon.-Fri.9a–5p Add’l: Children ages 5 to 18 who are still in school, for fun, interactive activities throughout the day, and this program is held at five local playgrounds: Hamilton Park, Lafayette Park, Memorial Park, Packard Park, and Lakeside Park, along with the city’s youth centers: Weisser Park Youth Center, Cooper Community Center, Jennings Recreation Center and McMillen Park Community Center. More: fortwayneparks.org LUNG CANCERS: REDUCING THE STIGMA AND IMPROVING PATIENT OUTCOMES Where: Cancer Services of NE In, 6316 Mutual Drive, 46825 When: Fri, July 26, 2-3:30p RSVP: Ann Hathaway at (260)484-9560 or ahathaway@cancer-services.org 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 15TH ANNUAL TRIBUTE DINNER When: Wed. Sept. 4 Where: Parkview Mirro Center for Research & Innovation Add’l: Tribute Dinner is a time to honor people touched by cancer and the caregivers and physicians in our community. This year’s featured speaker is Paqui Kelly, co-founder of the Kelly Cares Foundation and wife of Notre Dame Head Football Coach Brian Kelly. Cost: $100 per person and $800 for reserved table of 8 Contact: Keiara Carr – 260-484-9560 APPLESEED QUILT GUILD MEETINGS When: First Tuesday each month, 6:30p Where: Classic Café Event Center, 4832 Hillegas Rd. Add’l: Our members include all levels of quilting experience — novice, intermediate and advanced. If you want to meet other quilters, do charity projects, learn to quilt or discover new quilting techniques. Come join us for quilting fun! Guests are welcome to attend three meetings without paying dues, which are $30.00 for the year. 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: 260-494-9299 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 UPCOMING EVENTS YOU’LL LOVE! Where: Southwest Conservation Club, 5703 Bluffton Rd. Add’l: Open To The Public Events – FISH & TENDERLOIN FRY – 5-7p 1st & 3rd Fri each month All you can eat, includes 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. Open to the public. Cost: $9 adults, children age 12 and under $5, Age 5 & under Free. – TRAP & SKEET – Noon Every second and last Sunday of the month. Full 8 station skeet field with low & high house. And 5 station trap field. Open to the public. Cost: $5 Per Round Of 25 Birds – 3D ARCHERY SHOOT – 9a First & Third Sun. of the month, 40 target round, $10 adults, $5 kids, All Ages welcome More info: www.southwest conservationclub.org DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP When: The 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month 7-8:30 p Where: First Presbyterian Church, Room 303 Add’l: We have all lived with depression and feel we can help others with our lived experience and with the use of literature. Cost: free Contact: Marilee Stroud 260-312-6069 SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST CLUB MEETING When: Tuesdays 7a Where: Rich’s Cafe, 3411 Lwr. Huntington Rd. 46809 Contact: 260-466-2468 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 ME-‘N-U COMMUNITY MEALS Who: Aldersgate When: Thursdays, 6p-7p Where: Aldersgate Community, 2417 Getz Road Phone: 260-432-1524 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 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 Editor’s Note: We accept event submissions online at www.waynedalenews.com