August 4, 2017 – COMMUNITY CALENDAR

COMMUNITY BREAKFAST When: Sat., August 5 6a–10a Where: Waynedale Masonic Lodge 7039 Elzey St. Cost: Free-will donation Contact: 260-410-0497 WAYNEDALE COMMUNITY PICNIC When: Saturday, August 26 10a- 3p Where: Waynedale Park, Intersection of 2900 Koons and Elzey Street- just off of Lower Huntington Road What: The picnic is a family-friendly event that has been a long-standing tradition in the Waynedale community, drawing over 2,000 attendees yearly. Made possible by over a hundred local businesses and organizations who have donated to the community event. There will be free lunch and snacks. Fun to be had with bingo, kids games, inflatable obstacle course, appearances from our local police, EMT and fire departments, Science Exploration Tent, face painting, vendors and more. Cost: Event is FREE to residents in the Waynedale area Contact: www.waynedale.com/picnic 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 BATTLE FOR THE BLIND When: Sat., August 12 Where: Wunderkammer Company Why: Fundraiser for Leader Dogs for the Blind Add’l: Join us for a day of art and fundraising, including a live artist battle featuring Theoplis Smith and Frank Louis Allen. Door prizes, Silent auction, Music. Food provided by Urban Grow. Spoken word performances, & Prints for sale from local artists Art by Alexandra Hall and Nancy Fritz. All proceeds will be donated to Leader Dogs for the Blind. Cost: $2 Children 10 and under Free Contact: Lea Fleming lfleming@mwec-pc.com 260-426-5663 ‘TIME TRAVEL’ THEMED CONCERT When: Tues., August 8, 7:30p Where: Foellinger Theater Franke Park Add’l: Assistant conductor Susan Jehl of Fort Wayne Area Community Band has chosen a varied program of music to fit the concert theme of Time Travel. Cost: Free MONTHLY ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FISH FRY When: Aug. 11, Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10 Where: Park Eldelweiss 3355 Elmhurst Dr. Fort Wayne, IN 46809 Add’l: Fish Fry and Pork Tenderloin, All You Can Eat. German music. German beer, wine and other beverages available. Cost: $9 adults, $5 children Contact: Patti Knox (260) 444-3634 MONTHLY MEETING Who: Disorderly Bear Den When: First 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: Donna 260-409-9886 TRIP TO TOTALITY – SOLAR ECLIPSE TRAVEL PROGRAM When: August 19, Saturday Introductory Program 10a Metea County Park August 21, Monday Bus trip to southern Illinois All Day Leave from Fox Island County Park Add’l: Includes bus travel, viewers, use of our filtered astronomical equipment & education both during the trip & at a pre-trip program on August 19. We will be leaving early in the morning from Fox Island County Park on August 21, travel throughout the morning, set up at Giant City State Park in southern Illinois (depending on cloud cover), observe for a few hours, and head back to Fort Wayne. Cost: $100 Pre-register by: 7/20 To register or for more information: bdispenza@allencountyparks.org 449-8619 Bob Dispenza UPCOMING EVENTS YOU’LL LOVE! Where: Southwest Conservation Club 5703 Bluffton Road Add’l: Open To The Public Events – FISH & TENDERLOIN FRY 5-7p 1st & 3rd Fri each month All you can eat, includes an all-you-can-eat fried fish and tenderloin with sides of green beans, corn, cole slaw, french fries, roll and butter, pudding and jello. $9 adults Children age 12 and under $5, Age 5 & under Free – FLEA MARKET 8a-3p, 2nd Sat. each month Jewelry, tools, antiques, collectibles & more! Reserve an outdoor space; tables available Contact Dean (260) 747-5947 – BINGO 5p doors open 6pm first game – TRAP & SKEET Noon Every second and last Sunday of the month – 3D ARCHERY SHOOT 9a, Second Sat. of the month 20 Target course More info: www.southwestconservationclub.org HELP STOP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Who: Heather’s Story When: Throughout the year 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 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: Betsy Yankowiak 478-2515 ME-‘N-U COMMUNITY MEALS Who: Aldersgate When: Every Thursday 6p-7p Where: Aldersgate Community 2417 Getz Road Phone: 432-1524 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 SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST CLUB MEETING Where: Hall’s Restaurant Bluffton Road When: Tues., 7a Contact: James Lambert, 747-7907 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 Who: Alzheimers Association When: First Thurs 10a Where: Waynedale Library 2200 Lower Huntington Rd. Note: Meetings are confidential and free of charge Contact: 415-7741 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: 639-0549 FREE BINGO Who: Kingston Healthcare When: Second Wednesday 9a–10a Where: Chick-fil-A Jefferson Pointe Info: 15% of all sales go to Alzheimer’s Association Contact: 260-747-1523 Camille Garrison Editors Note: The Community Calendar is a free announcement service for non-profit and not-for-profit organizations’ events. 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