MAY 24, 2013 – COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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ASSOCIATION
GARAGE SALE
Who: Belle Vista/Allendale Neighborhood Association
When:
Fri. May 31
Sat. June 1
9am – 5pm
Where: Turn South off Bluffton Rd. to Old Trail Rd.
then Right on Belle Vista Blvd.
Contact: 260-478-1781
AARP INFORMATION PROGRAM
Who: Marjorie Stephens of BBB will speak about outsmarting investment fraud and “too-good-to-be-true” schemes, especially those that target senior citizens.
When: Thurs.
June 20. 2p
Where: Community Foundation
555 E. Wayne Street
Cost: Free
ABBY PLACE
GARAGE SALE
When: Fri. & Sat.
June 14 & 15
8A – 3P
Where: Abby Place Neighborhood
Illinois Rd. West of Hadley Rd.
Why: Find some bargains!
Contact: Nancy Hay
Gnehay@yahoo.com
EUCHRE
When: Tuesdays 7pm
Where: 4940 Bluffton Rd.
Who: Fraternal
Order Of Eagles 248
THANK YOU WAYNEDALE
Who: Riverside Canoe Outfitters
What: Camping & canoeing on White River
When: Now through Labor Day
Where: 7109 S. River Rd.
Daleville, IN
Contact: 765-378-1388
FLEA MARKET
Who: VFW Post 10006
What: Benefit for Veterans
When: Sat., June 8, 9A-3P
Where: 6814 S. Anthony Blvd.
Contact: 260-447-2112 after 2pm to reserve a spot
$10 per table
SPIRIT NIGHT
CHICK-FIL-A
Who: Fort Wayne Trails Initiative
What: Portion of restaurant proceeds are donated for trails in Waynedale.
When: Tues., June 11 5-7P
Where: Jefferson Pointe
Chick-Fil-A
APPLE DUMPLING FUNDRAISER
What: Apple dumplings for sale $2 ea
Ready to eat, freeze or microwave.
Proceeds go to the upkeep of The Lions Community Park
When: Sunday, June 9
11A-1P
Where: Baseball Park
3088W Van Horn
Zanesville
Contact: 260-638-4327 for information or phone orders
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
When: Saturday, June 1
6:00am – 10:00am
Where:
Waynedale Masonic Lodge
7039 Elzey Street
Cost: Free-will donation
Contact: 260-747-5922
VENDORS WANTED AT CRAFT BAZAAR
Who: Allen County 4-H Fairgrounds
When: October 26
9am – 2pm
Contact: Information or to book booth space please contact Chad at 260-704-0765
HELP STOP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Who: Heather’s Story
When: Throughout the year
Where: Bishop Luers H.S.
Front Office
333 E. Paulding Rd.
Cost: Tax receipt will be provided for each gown or dress brought in
Info: We are collecting formal wear that we will resell for $25.
With each gown sold, pointers and signs of what to look for in an abusive relationship is attached. ALL money collected will be used to either donate to a Domestic Violence organization, bring in speakers to share their stories and/or purchase educational materials to use in the classroom.
Contact: Joni Kuhn
260-615-4831
WANT TO HONOR A VETERAN?
Who: Korean War Veterans Association
Indiana Chapter One
Info: You can do so by placing a Memorial brick on the beautiful walkway Shrine on O’Day Road in Fort Wayne.
Contact: Ron
260-493-7569
SUPPORT GROUP
Who: Fathers United for Equal Rights
When: 2nd & 4th Mondays 7:30pm
Where: IHOP on Coliseum
Info: Support group for divorce, paternity, visitation, support and custody
Contact: Bob Fraser
260-493-9788
FURNISHING HELP TO REBUILD LIVES
Who: Mustard Seed Furniture Bank
When: Monday – Friday
10am – 4pm
Where: Drop off
3636 Illinois Rd.
Info: Bring in bed linens, extra blankets and towels and miscellaneous kitchen items
Also accepting furniture and goods
Contact: 260-471-5802 ext 5
PAPER GATOR RECYCLE BIN
Who: Avalon Food Pantry
When: Now!
Where: 1500 Lower Huntington Rd.
Church office
Cost: Free
Info: Help the food pantry
We will receive payment for paper.
Accepted: Newspaper, mail, office paper, phone books, magazines, paper books, catalogues, computer paper, all kinds of paper!
NO grocery bags or cardboard.
Contact: 747-1531
or 414-8391
ACCEPTING APPS FOR VOLUNTEER EMTS & FIREFIGHTERS
Who: Poe Volunteer Fire Department
When: Mon, Wed, Fri
7am – 7pm
Where: 3619 E. Yoder Rd.
Info: Accepting volunteers
Contact: Stop by the office
poefireems@gmail.com
403-1041
LITTLE RIVER RAMBLERS
Who:
Little River
Wetlands Project
When: Tuesdays
9am – 11am
Where: Eagle Marsh Barn
6801 Engle Road
Cost: Free
Info: Explore the preserve’s interesting plants and wildlife
Contact: Betsy Yankowiak
478-2515
ME-‘N-U COMMUNITY MEALS
Who: Aldersgate
When: Every Thursday
6pm to 7 pm
Where: Aldersgate Community
2417 Getz Road
Phone: 432-1524
SWEET ADELINES TOWNS OF HARMONY CHORUS
When: Mondays
6:30pm – 9pm
Where: 5120 Speedway Drive
Info: Real Women
Real Harmony, Real Fun
Contact: 260-436-7104 or
townsofharmony.org
MORNING WALKING/WELLNESS PROGRAM
Who: ASH Centre
When: Monday – Friday
8am to 10am
Where: 1701 Freeman St.
Info: Coffee, tea, snacks available
ALZHEIMERS CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
Who: Alzheimer’s Association
When: 1st Thurs of month
Time: 10am
Where: Waynedale Library
2200 Lower Huntington Rd.
Note: Meetings are confidential and free of charge
Contact: 415-7741
SOUTHWEST WOMEN’S NETWORKING
Who: Cheryl Friar
Where: Tavern at Coventry
5745 Coventry Lane
When: First Tues of month
4pm – 6pm
Cost: Bring plenty of business cards
Contact: 747-5202
THE KOREAN WAR VETERANS ASSN.
Who: Korean War Veterans Assn
Indiana Chapter One
When: Monthly
2nd Sat. 10am
Where: Eagles #248
4940 Bluffton Rd.
Info: Food served before and after meeting
Bring friends and spouses!
Contact: Mary Anna Roemke
260-485-7627
SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST CLUB MEETING
Where:
Atz’s Restaurant
Tillman Road
When: Tuesdays 7am
For more information:
Ron Perkins
747-6186
MONTHLY MEETING
Who: Disorderly Bear Den
When: First Thurs of month
Where: Community Center
233 W. Main Street
Info: Teens, LISTEN up!
Contact: Donna
260-409-9886
BAERFIELD TOASTMASTERS
What: Learn speaking and leadership skills
Where: Penguin Point
7303 Winchester Rd.
When: Tuesdays at 6pm
If you need help becoming a confident, effective speaker at your club meetings, this is the place to begin
SOUTHMOOR SINGERS
What: Looking for singers to join our ladies choir
When: Practice 9-11am Tuesdays
Come join us!
We are a group of ladies who love to sing and share the gift of music with others
Contact: Call 447-0339 or
744-5034 for more information
GOLDEN KIWANIS
Meet Thursdays
11:30am
Atz’s
Ice Cream Shoppe
Tillman Road
WALKERS WELCOME!
Where:
Mount Calvary Lutheran
1819 Reservation Dr
Family Life Center
When: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
8am
Mrs. Betty Rekeweg checks your blood pressure before & after walking, if desired
A five-minute devotion is provided prior to the start of the program after which a person can walk as long as they desire.
MS SELF HELP GROUP
What: For individuals and family members dealing with MS
When: Group meets the first Monday of each month at 7pm
Where: Fort Wayne Rehabilitation Hospital
7970 West Jefferson Blvd.
Contact: Call 637-3820 for more information
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS
What: Pro Troops Rally
Where: Across from the Allen County Courthouse
When:
First Sat of month
12pm to 1pm
This event is to let our troops know that we haven’t forgotten about them
Please bring flags and signs
For more information:
Rex Mercer
260-609-3461
QUIET WARRIORS
CHAPTER MEETING
Who: Quiet Warriors Chapter
Korean War Veterans Association
Where: Eagles #248
4940 Bluffton Road
When: 1st Sat of month
8am
For more information:
747-0601
FORT WAYNE
WRITERS FORUM
What: Talkabouts, prose & poetry
Where: Towne House
2209 St. Joe Road
When: First Tues of month
7pm
For more information:
486-3912
FISH AND TENDERLOIN SUPPER
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
When: First and Third
Friday of the month
5pm – 7pm
Where: 5703 Bluffton Rd.
Southwest
Conservation Club
Contact: 747-4677
TRAP AND SKEET SHOOT
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
When: Second and Fourth
Sunday of the month
12:30pm until close
Where: 5703 Bluffton Rd.
Southwest
Conservation Club
Contact: 747-4677
FREE BINGO
Who: Kingston Healthcare
When: Second Wednesday
9am – 10am
Where: Chik-fil-A
Jefferson Pointe
Info: 15% of all sales go to Alzheimer’s Association
Contact: 260-747-1523
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