November 10, 2017 – COMMUNITY CALENDAR

NORTHROP CRAFT BAZAAR When: Sat., Nov. 18 9a-3p Where: Northrop High School 7001 Coldwater Road Add’l: The Northrop High School “Big Orange Pride” (BOP) Marching Band is hosting their annual Fall Craft Bazaar More than 250 regional artists, artisans and crafters will be participating in this 30-year tradition. Cost: Free admission & parking Contact: Facebook ‘Northrop Craft Bazaar’ or visit website at www.northropcraft.com TURKEY SHOOT When: Sun., Nov. 12 11a-2p Where: Fort Wayne Beagle Club House 14434 Aboite Road 1/2 mile W. of GM on Lafayette Ctr. Rd., then 1/2 mile South, signs posted. Prizes: Turkeys, Hams, Bacon Contact: Kent Gerardot 622-7291 or 409-0014 DECATUR ARTISAN CRAFT MARKET When: Sat., Nov. 11 9a-1p Where: Riverside Center 231 E. Monroe Street Decatur Add’l: Over 40 vendors selling handmade crafts, soaps, candles, jewelry, furniture, baked goods, greeting cards, purses, home décor, wood creations, clothing, seasonal décor and direct sellers with a large variety of products. Cost: Free Admission Contact: Cheri Scherry (260)-223-7828 ME-‘N-U COMMUNITY MEALS Who: Aldersgate When: Every Thursday 6p-7p Where: Aldersgate Community 2417 Getz Road Phone: 432-1524 11TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS MART When: Sat., Nov. 18 9a–3p Who: Fort Wayne Maennerchor/ Damenchor Where: Park Edleweiss 3355 Elmhurst Dr. Add’l: Open to the public. Great event for gift shopping. Arts, crafts, German sweets, baked goods for sale. Also bratwurst and Glühwein (hot, spiced wine). Cost: Free entry Contact: Patti Knox (260) 444-3634 ELMHURST TOUR MEET & GREET When: Two-day event Fri., Nov. 10, 8a–6p Open to alumni who graduated in years 1969 or earlier, and their immediate family only, as well as former staff members. Sat., Nov. 11, 8a–6p Open to alumni who graduated in years 1970 or after, and their immediate family only. Where: Elmhurst H.S. 3829 Sand Point Road Add’l: 25-minute guided walking tour of the building. Meet & Greet following the tour, with light refreshments in the main gym. Cost: Suggested donation of $5 will be collected at the entrance. Proceeds split between the Waynedale Sidewalks & Trails Initiative and the Waynedale Corridor Project. Contact: More details can be found on www.waynedale.com/elmhurst 4TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR When: Sat., Nov. 18 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) 432-6369 (260) 431-7183 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 CHRISTMAS BAZAAR When: Sat., Nov. 11 9a-3p Where: Peace United Church Of Christ 9123 Aboite Center Rd. Add’l: Bake Sale & Food Available. Public Welcome Come & Enjoy! Vendors: $15 per table. Proceeds to benefit Foods Resource Bank Contact: Diana West (260) 432-6369 or (260) 431-7183 BAKED POTATO FUNDRAISER LUNCHEON When: Sunday, November 12 Where: Waynedale Masonic Lodge 7039 Elzey St. Why: Raise funds for activity costs for “Job’s Daughters” Add’l: Western-style baked potato lunch includes, potato, shredded BBQ chicken, chili, and all the fixin’s with drink and dessert! Come support some amazing girls! Cost: $5/person Contact: Angie Arnold 260-820-0244 WAYNEDALE BUSINESS CHAMBER MEETING When: Thurs, Dec. 14 2p Where: Waynedale Library 2200 Lower Huntington Rd. Why: For the improvement of the community, we give the business leaders (and the ‘Waynedale business district’) a voice to petition the city for improvements; a general members meeting time and date to discuss problems in our area, and a way to meet and greet your business neighbors. Organizing ourselves to work together is the first step to create great things! www.waynedale.com/business Contact: Jordan Cornwell 260-747-5529 FISH FRY FRIDAYS When: Jan. 26, Feb. 23, March 23, March 30 4:30p–7p Where: Fort Wayne Sport Club 3102 Ardmore Ave. Cost: $9 adults $4 children 6-10 6 & under free What: Includes fish, potatoes, coleslaw, applesauce, roll & dessert Contact: Phil at 515-1695 POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING When: Wed. Nov 15, 2p Where: Kingston Residence, 7515 Winchester Road Add’l: Light Refreshments. RSVPs appreciated to 415-7741 MONTHLY ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FISH FRY When: Fri., Nov. 10 Where: Park Eldelweiss 3355 Elmhurst Dr. 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 PREMIER WOMEN’S NETWORKING Who: Cheryl Friar When: First Tues of month. Call for details. Cost: Bring plenty of business cards Contact: 747-5202 UPCOMING EVENTS YOU’LL LOVE! Where: Southwest Conservation Club 5703 Bluffton Rd. Add’l: Open To The Public Events – FISH & TENDERLOIN FRY 5p-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 – BINGO Every Thursday. 5p doors open, 6p first game 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 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 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 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 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 Editors Note: The Community Calendar is a free announcement service for non-profit and not-for-profit organizations’ events. Although this is a free service provided please consider a $10 to $15 donation per issue to keep this service and your local­­­ paper available. The Waynedale News receives an abundance of press releases and articles for each issue. Information that has a focus on Waynedale is given the highest priority. We try to evaluate all submissions on a timely basis.