AUGUST 29, 2014 – COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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FISH FRY
Who: Fort Wayne Sport Club
When: Sept 26, Oct 24, Nov 21, Jan 23, Feb 27, Mar 27, Apr 3
4:30p – 7p
Where: 3102 Ardmore Ave.
Cost: $8 adults
$4 children 6-10 under free
Add’l: fish, potatoes, coleslaw, applesauce, roll, dessert
Contact: Phil at 515-1695
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
When: Sat, Sept. 6
6a– 10a
Where:
Waynedale
Masonic Lodge
7039 Elzey St.
Cost: Free Will donation
Contact: 260-410-0497
ELMHURST REUNION
Who: Class of 1954
When: Oct. 11
Where:
Pine Valley Country Club
Contact: Carol Buttell
260-489-5413
Clark Valentine
@ 434 W. Wayne St.
BOWLING TOURNAMENT
Who: Wayne High School Parent Teacher Student Association
When: September 25
Contact: David Torres
260-403-9602
wayneptsa@gmail.com
GARAGE SALE
Who: The Ladies Auxiliary
When: Sept 6-7
9a-4p
Where: VFW Post 2457
New 12700 Dwakins Rd
New Haven
Cost: $10 both days
outside space
Contact: Ingrid Gresley
639-3864
1ST WELLS STREET COMMUNITY FESTIVAL
When: Aug. 30th
noon- midnight
Why: Bring attention to the small businesses and artists in our community.
Who: Wells Corridor
Add’l: All canned food donation will go to The Harvest Community Food Bank.
12 local bands, FREE yoga, martial arts, workshops and more.
Food and beverages will be available!
Cost: $3 Admission
$2 Admission with donation of canned good/12 years and under FREE
Contact: wellsstreetcommunityfestival.weebly.com
HELP STOP
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Who: Heather’s Story
When: Throughout the year
Where: Bishop Luers 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
BISHOP LUERS
CLASS REUNIONS
Class of 1979 – 35th Reunion
When: Sept. 13
Where: Deer Park Irish Pub
Leesburg Rd., Fort Wayne
Cost: $5
Contact: Patty (Rahrig) Sexton (317) 750-5709
Visit Bishop Luers Class of 1979 Reunion Page on Facebook
Class of 1966 – Fall Party
When: Sept. 27, 5- 11p
Where: Marriott Courtyard Downtown
Champions Sports Bar
Contact: Ron Choka at r_choka@hotmail.com
Class of 1964 – 50th Reunion
When: Oct. 3-5
Add’l: The weekend begins at Bishop Luers for the Homecoming celebration. Saturday will include golf in the morning, a bus tour in the afternoon and Mass at 4:30 pm at St. John’s Fort Wayne with Fr. Bill Sullivan. The reunion party will be held at 7 pm at the FWCC; the cost is $50/person. Finally a breakfast is being planned for Sunday morning.
Contact: Kathy Kearns
260-637-6540 or kathleenk63@comcast.net
Class of 1984 – 30th Reunion
When: Oct. 4
Contact: Joe Strack
260-433-8995
Class of 2004 – 10th Reunion
When: Oct. 4, 8p- midnight
Where: Curly’s Village Inn
Cost: $20.04 includes light appetizers, domestic bottles, well drinks and a koozie until 10:00 pm
Contact: Brittany Rehrer at bnrehrer@gmail.com or Molly Rowan at 260-704-2043.
FALL FLING CARD PARTY
When: Thurs. Sept. 11, 7p
Where: 6723 S Anthony Blvd
Independent Living, Heritage Room
Add’l: Join us for an evening of fun as we play cards for a great cause as this is a fundraising event.
Tickets are merely $5 and are available at the door!
Contact: 260-447-1591 ext 2116
NEXT TO NEW GENTLY USED CLOTHING SALE
When: Thurs. Sept. 4, 9a-4p Fri. Sept. 5, 9a-4p
Where: 6701 S Anthony Blvd
Assisted Living
Lower Level, Craft Room.
Add’l: Cash or checks only! This is a fundraising event for our business as Lutheran Life Villages is a nonprofit organization. We look forward to seeing you at this fundraising event. You never know what treasure you might find.
Contact: 260-447-1591
FISH FRY & DANCE
WITH JUSTUS III
When: Fri. Oct.29
Where: Am Legion Post 296
130 W. Tillman Rd.
What: Dinner 5- 7:30p, $7 or a la carte
Dance 7-10p
Public welcome
Cost: $5 cover
CHANGE OF PACE
When: Sept. 23, 11:30a – 1p
What: Fort Wayne, IN Women’s Midday Connection. Featuring Christina Baloski, owner of Dragonfly Arts Studio. Reservations by Sept. 16 to Meridith 672-3414
Cost: $15.50 inclusive
Where: Orchard Ridge Country Club, 4531 Lower Huntington Road
Add’l: Babysitting available, Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries
ALLEN COUNTY RESIDENTS PUBLIC MEETINGS
What: Following are dates and times of meetings presented by “NO to One”, a group opposed to the county government change on the fall ballot: September 3rd. St. Marks Lutheran Church
16933 Thiele Road at 6:30pm. September 10th
St. Aloysius Catholic School
14623 Bluffton Road, 6:30pm. Plan to attend and get informed.
ELMHURST CHURCH OF NAZARENE 75TH DIAMOND JUBILEE ANNIVERSARY
When: Sun., Sept 7
Where: 2951 Sandpoint Rd
Why: To celebrate 75 years of God’s faithfulness
Add’l: District Superintendent of NE IN District Church of the Nazarene will be the guest speaker and a former pastor and wife, Rev. and Mrs. Chuck Howie will be bringing the special music at 2:30pm.
Reception afterwards in fellowship hall.
Contact:
Pastor Richard Dickson
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
WINGS ETC’S WAYNEDALE SIDEWALKS & TRAILS FUNDRAISER
When: Tues, Sept. 9
11a- 9p
What: Wings Etc. will be donating 15% of their sales (except alcohol) to the Waynedale Sidewalks & Trails Initiative.
Includes dine-in & carry-out orders
Where: Wings Etc.
6247 Bluffton Rd.
(260) 447-9464
Why: We are a group working towards adding sidewalks, trails and trail connections.
Comprised of community members, our mission is to provide safe walking and cycling for the residents of Waynedale; encouraging a healthy lifestyle while creating opportunities for pedestrians to patronize our local businesses.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR VENDORS NEEDED
Who: St. Joseph Church
2213 Brooklyn Ave.
When: Sat., Oct. 25
9a- 3p
What: In need of vendors for Christmas Bazaar
Homemade craft items and independent home business products requested
We are handicap accessible
Contact: To get an application and/or to rent a table
please call 260-432-5113 x318
Ask for Centennial Year rate!
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
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When: 2nd Mon of month
6:30pm
Where: Georgetown Library
6600 E. State St.
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When: 4th Mon of month
5:30p
Where: The Friendly Fox
4001 South Wayne St.
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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