August Events

COMMUNITY BREAKFAST When: Sat. Aug 3, 6a-10a Where: Waynedale Masonic Lodge, 7039 Elzey St. 46809 Cost: Free-will donation BOTANICAL ROOTS CONCERTS When: 7:30p, Aug. 2 – Nashville Crush (Country); Aug. 9 – Mississippi Heat (Blues); Aug. 16 – Zion Lion (Reggae); Aug. 23 – Morry Sochat & the Special 20s (Swing); Aug. 30 – Brave the Sea (Celtic Punk) Where: Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory Add’l: Roots-genre concerts will be presented al fresco on the Conservatory Terrace. POP ROCK LEGENDS 2.0 CONCERT When: Tues. Aug. 13, 7:30p Where: Foellinger Theatre Add’l: Join us for an evening of Fort Wayne Area Community Band music from some of the great pop and rock legends of our times. These tunes from yesteryear are sure to put a smile on your face. Cost: free FISH FRY & PORK TENDERLOIN When: Fridays, Aug. 9, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8 Where: Park Edelweiss, 3355 Elmhurst Drive. Add’l: All you can eat fish and pork tenderloin with scalloped potatoes, coleslaw, dessert and coffee. Full service bar available with German and domestic beer, wine and other beverages and soft drinks. Live German music. Cost: $9 adults, $5 children 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 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 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. 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 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 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 ME-‘N-U COMMUNITY MEALS Who: Aldersgate When: Thursdays, 6p-7p Where: Aldersgate Community, 2417 Getz Road Phone: 260-432-1524 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: 260-494-9299 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 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