Late November Events

HOLIDAY POP-UP ART GALLERY When: Wed. Nov. 29 – Sat. Dec. 28 11a-6p Where: City Exchange Shops, 125-127 West Wayne Add’l: Fort Wayne Artists Guild presents a Holiday Pop-Up Art Gallery. Sneak Peek during Night of Lights, Wed. Nov. 27, 5-8p. www.fortwayneartistsguild.org CHRISTMAS AT SWINNEY HOME When: Dec. 6, 2-4p; Dec. 7 10:30a & 2p Where: Historic Swinney Homestead, 1424 W. Jefferson Blvd. Add’l: Guests are invited to bring their friends to celebrate the Christmas spirit and take refreshment of syllabub, delicious sweets and savories, and a pot of tea at the elegantly decorated Historic Homestead. Enjoy Hearthstone Ensemble music, and find unique treasures in the upstairs Gift Shop. Contact: Tickets $25; prepaid reservations (260)747-1229 and (260)747-1501; Proceeds support maintenance of the Homestead. www.Settlersinc.org. 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 OPENING RECEPTION: ROBERT MCCANN, MEGANNE ROSEN When: Fri. Dec. 6, 5-8p Where: Artlink Contemporary Gallery Add’l: Join us for the opening reception of Unreal Empire: Robert McCann (pictured) and Transparency & Toxicity: Meganne Rosen on Friday, December 6th from 5pm – 8pm. On view until January 5th, 2020. McCann describes his paintings as “elaborate fictional spaces”.Through the investigation of and experimentation with different kinds of materials, Rosen’s works express discontent with the current political climate while reflecting on her experiences growing up in the American Midwest. Cost: Free Contact: Megan Maynard, megan@artlinkfw.com FOSTER PARENT INFORMATION SESSION When: Mon. Dec 9, 6:30p Add’l: With 26,000 children currently in need, the demand for families is greater than ever. The Villages of Indiana hosts free foster parent information sessions in Ft. Wayne. If you’ve ever thought of becoming a foster parent—join us to learn more. Contact: 260-423-6676 for information/ registration. HOLIDAY BAND CONCERT When: Tues. Dec. 10, 7:30p Where: John & Ruth Rhinehart Music Center Add’l: Program will include classic holiday songs and a couple of medleys, Two 16th Century Carols and Minor Alterations Christmas Through the Looking Glass. Cost: $8 adults, $7 seniors and Purdue students free with ID. Free parking is available in the garage across from the Music Center. DECATUR ARTISAN CRAFT MARKET When: Sat. Dec. 14, Jan. 11, Feb. 8, Mar. 14, Apr. 11 Where: Riverside Center, Decatur Add’l: Featuring at least 50 vendors with a variety of handmade crafts, jewelry, skin care, soaps, purses, baked goods, wood products, home decor, pottery, paintings, and so much more. Fundraiser for Hanna Nuttman Ballpark. Free Admission. Contact: chscherry@gmail.com WEIGHT-LOSS SUPPORT GROUP When: Mondays, 3pm Where: Waynedale United Methodist Church Add’l: Members learn about nutrition, portion control, meal planning, exercise and more at weekly meetings. Consistent group support, health education and recognition are all key components to successful weight management. In fact, TOPS members collectively lose nearly 300 tons of weight each year. Contact: Nora Noll 260-435-1787 MOM OF AN ADDICT GROUP MEETINGS When: Tuesdays, 6:30p Where: The Chapel Add’l: Support group for parents and grandparents who have a child struggling with substance use disorder, more commonly referred to as addiction. Contact: www.themomofanaddict.com ALZHEIMERS CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP When: First Thurs, 10a Where: Waynedale Library 2200 Lwr Huntington Rd. Who: Alzheimers Association Note: Meetings are confidential and free of charge Contact: 260-494-9299 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, coleslaw, 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 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 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 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 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 Editor’s Note: We accept event submissions online at www.waynedalenews.com