Community Calendar Events

November Events

PET FOOD DRIVE FOR THE SPCA
When: Nov. 4-15
Add’l: 4th grade students at Waynedale Elementary are hosting a Pet Food drive for the SPCA. You may drop off dry or canned dog and cat food to the office any time between 8a-3:30p, Mon.-Fri to help them with this community service project.

WAYNE HS ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME
Add’l: The Wayne HS Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes and honors Wayne HS Student Athletes, Coaches, Teams and Sports Contributors of their achievements and/or contributions to the Wayne HS Athletic programs. Applications must be received prior to November 18, 2019.
Contact: Requirements for nominations are online at www.waynegenerals.org in the athletic office at Wayne High School or contact Gary Raber, Athletic Director at 467-6432.

CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT & EUCHRE TOURNAMENT
When: Sat, Nov. 9
Where: Fort Wayne Sport Club
3102 Ardmore Ave. Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Add’l: Food served 5pm Brats, Burgers, Hot dogs, Baked beans, Relish and Brownies. Door prizes.
Cost: $15 per person includes food & entry fee
Contact: Phil Wisniewski 260-515-1695

5TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
When: Sat, Nov. 9, 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 Growing Hope Gloabally.
Contact: Diana West, 260-431-7183, 260-432-6369

DECATUR ARTISAN CRAFT MARKET
When: Sat. Nov. 9, 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

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.

FOSTER PARENT INFORMATION SESSIONS
When: 6:30p Mondays; Nov 11, Dec 9
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.

6TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR
When: Sat, Nov. 16, 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, 260-431-7183, 260-432-6369

KAREN’S KITCHEN DONUTS
When: Sat, Nov 16, 6a– 10a
Where: Waynedale Masonic Lodge, 7039 Elzey St.
Cost: Free Will donation

14TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS MART
When: Sat. Nov. 16, 9a-3p
Where: Park Edelweiss, 3355 Elmhurst Dr. 46809
What: Christmas shopping with the flavor of a German Christkindelmart, with two stories of vendors, many new and some returning favorites, selling arts and crafts of all sorts for gift giving and decoration of the home. Also offering lunch of German Bratwurst and Gluhwein (hot, spiced wine) and a table full of German baked goods and German delicacies to choose from. Also a visit from St. Nikolaus (German Santa Clause) from 10a to 2p who will be available for photos.
Contact: Patti Knox, 260-444-3634

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

BOTANICA JONES: SCIENTIST, MERCHANT OR THIEF?
When: Open through November 17
Where: Botanical Conservatory
Add’l: Guests can visit a wealthy Englishman’s garden, showcasing plants brought back by “Botanica Jones,” a plant explorer of the late 1800s through early 1900s.

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

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

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

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