MAY 23, 2014 – COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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FISH FRY & DANCE TO MELVIN MULLINS
When: Fri., May 23
What:
Dinner 5 to 7:30p $7 or ala carte
Dance 7 to 10p $4 cover
Where: Am Leg Post 296
130 W. Tillman Rd.
Add’l: Public welcome
456-2988
“FINALLY SPRING” LUNCHEON
What: Women’s Midday Connection Presents Sandy Thompson of WANE TV fame who will give us antidotes about her past and present life.
When: Tues., June 24 11:30a- 1:00p
Where: Orchard Ridge Country Club
4531 Lwr Huntington Rd
Cost: $15.50 inclusive. Reservations by June 17
to Meridith at 672-3414
Add’l:
Babysitting available. We are part of Stonecroft Ministries
POWWOW ETIQUETTE
Where: VFW Post #857 2202 W. Main Street
When: June 21
Why: Learn proper local Powow etiquette
Add’l: To get full enjoyment & understanding when attending Powwows and the reasons behind them.
Cost: $10 per person
Contact: Susan Joy
260-418-6995
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
When: Sat., June 7
6– 10a
Where:
Waynedale
Masonic Lodge
7039 Elzey St.
Cost: Free Will donation
Contact: 260-410-0497
ELMHURST NEIGHBORHOOD SALE
What: Garage sales throughout the neighborhood and Hodell Acres
When: Sat., June 7
9a– 3p
SEMINAR ON ESTATE PLANNING BASICS
Who:
First Christian Church
4800 S. Calhoun St.
When: May 31, 11a- 1p
Why: To learn why you need an estate plan, strategies and to plan for incapacity, key tax basics, wills, trusts, and life insurance.
Cost: Free
Contact: 744-3239 to RSVP
Add’l: Includes light lunch and materials.
GOLDEN KIWANIS
When: Meet Thursdays
11:30a
Where: Atz’s
Ice Cream Shoppe
Tillman Road
ASSOCIATION
GARAGE SALE
Who: Belle Vista/Allendale
Neighborhood Association
When:
Fri., June 6
Sat., June 7
9a – 5p
Where: Turn South off Bluffton Rd to
Old Trail Rd
Right on Belle Vista Blvd
Info: Service to our neighborhood
Contact: 260-478-1781
FORT WAYNE WOMAN’S MIDDAY CONNECTION
What:
“SOMETHING NEW IN THE AIR” LUNCHEON
A FASHION SHOW with Dawn DeSanto of “Hand Jive Wearable Art”, featuring clothing of all sizes
When: Tues., May 27
11:30a – 1p
Where:
Orchard Ridge CC
4531 Lwr Huntington Rd
Cost: $15.50 inclusive
Meridith 672-3414
Babysitting available
TRAP AND SKEET SHOOT
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
When: Second and Last
Sun of month
12:30p until close
Where: 5703 Bluffton Rd.
Southwest
Conservation Club
Contact: 747-4677
FREE BINGO
Who: Kingston Healthcare
When: Second Wednesday
9a–10a
Where: Chik-fil-A
Jefferson Pointe
Info: 15% of all sales go to Alzheimer’s Association
Contact: 260-747-1523
Camille Garrison
Laura Chatham
EMBROIDERER’S GUILD OF AMERICA
Who:
Fort Wayne Area Chapter
Why: Meetings include teaching program &/or stitching time
Contact: Karen Aiken
748-4078
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When: 3rd Mon of month
9:30a
Where: Downtown
Main Library
900 Library Plaza
Depending on room availability
Meeting Room C or 2nd floor Business Tech Room
—
When: 2nd Mon of month
6:30pm
Where: Georgetown Library
6600 E. State St.
—
When: 4th Mon of month
5:30p
Where: The Friendly Fox
4001 South Wayne St.
FORT WAYNE M.S. SUPPORT GROUP
What: For individuals and family members dealing with M.S.
When: First Mon of month
7p
Where: Rehabilitation Hospital Cafeteria
7970 West Jefferson Blvd.
Contact: 639-0549 for more information
HELP STOP
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Who: Heather’s Story
When: Throughout the year
Where: Bishop Luer’s High School
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 will be attached. All monies collected will be used to Domestic Violence organization, bring in speakers to share their stories and 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: Second and Fourth Mon
7:30p
Where: IHOP on Coliseum
Info: Support group for divorce, paternity, visitation, support and custody
Contact: Bob Fraser
260-493-9788
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 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
414-8391
LITTLE RIVER RAMBLERS
Who: Little River
Wetlands Project
When: Tuesdays
9a – 11a
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
6p to 7p
Where: Aldersgate Community
2417 Getz Road
Phone: 432-1524
FURNISHING HELP TO REBUILD LIVES
Who: Mustard Seed Furniture Bank
When: Monday – Friday
10a – 4p
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 x 5
SWEET ADELINES TOWNS OF
HARMONY CHORUS
When: Mondays
6:30p – 9p
Where: 5120 Speedway Drive
Info: Real Women
Real Harmony, Real Fun
Contact: 260-436-7104
townsofharmony.org
ALZHEIMERS CAREGIVER
SUPPORT GROUP
Who:
Alzheimers Association
When: First Thurs of month
10a
Where: Waynedale Library
2200 Lower Huntington Rd.
Note: Meetings are confidential and free of charge
Contact: 415-7741
PREMIER WOMEN’S NETWORKING
Who: Cheryl Friar
Where: Tavern at Coventry
5745 Coventry Lane
When: First Tues of month
4p – 6p
Cost: Bring plenty of
business cards
Contact: 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
SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST CLUB MEETING
Where: Atz’s Restaurant
Tillman Road
When: Tuesdays
7a
Contact:
Ron Perkins
747-6186
BAERFIELD TOASTMASTERS
What: Learn speaking and leadership skills
Where: Penguin Point
7303 Winchester Rd.
When: Tuesdays at 6p
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
9-11a
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
744-5034
WALKERS WELCOME!
Where:
Mount Calvary Lutheran
1819 Reservation Dr.
Family Life Center
When: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
8a
Checks for your blood pressure after walking, if desired
MS SELF HELP GROUP
What: For individuals and family members dealing with MS
When: First Mon of month
7p
Where:
Fort Wayne Rehabilitation Hospital
7970 West Jefferson Blvd.
Contact: 637-3820
FISH AND TENDERLOIN SUPPER
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
When: First and Third
Friday of month
5p – 7p
Where: 5703 Bluffton Rd.
Southwest
Conservation Club
Contact: 747-4677
NEED FOR BEANIE BABIES
Nana’s Creations Made With Love & Imperfections has a need for Beanie Babies. If you would like to donate yours. please call Nana 260-478-8300
LOST CAT –
$100 REWARD
Lost Cat from the Coke-a-Cola area. She is a fluffy, tiger stripped cat with a tan belly and butt area. Her name is Harleyanne and she is 10 years old. She is friendly, but skittish. She dissapeared around April 30th.
If Found Please call Kim Elam, day or night
260-431-4396
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