December 8, 2017 – COMMUNITY CALENDAR

GIVE BACK WITH OUTBACK When: Wed. Dec 13, 4-10p Where: Outback Steakhouse 5455 Coventry Ln. Add’l: 15% of your total check will be donated to the for Us Navy Sea Cadets – Summit City Division, when you mention the fundraiser. CHRISTMAS IN WAYNEDALE When: Sat. Dec 16, noon-1:30p Where: Southwest Conservation Club, 5703 Bluffton Road Add’l: Free to attend, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, treats and more. Bring your camera! Organized by the Waynedale Community Improvement Team. CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY When: Dec. 8 & 9, 6-9p Where: 2726 Carroll Road Fort Wayne Add’l: Experience a Christmas lit evening with the DeKalb County Horseman’s Association’s horse-drawn wagon rides. Enjoy a Nativity scene, choirs, music and live animals in a country barn. Indoors have your picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus sponsored by Kingston Health Care of Fort Wayne and Randy Williams Photography, for a nominal fee. All proceeds benefit buildings and grounds improvements at the Allen County Fairgrounds. Cost: $7 per person 3 years and under are free ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT When: Tues, Dec. 12 7:30p Where: John & Ruth Rhinehart Music Center (IPFW campus) Add’l: The 80-piece concert band will perform. A variety of traditional and new holiday music has been chosen by conductor Scott Humphries and assistant conductor Susan Jehl. Cost: $8 adults $7 seniors Children under 18 free WAYNEDALE HOLIDAY WREATH SHOW & SILENT AUCTION When: Wed, Nov. 29 thru Fri, Dec. 15 Where: Waynedale Library 2200 Lwr Huntington Rd. Add’l: The Waynedale Community Improvement Team & Waynedale Business Chamber invites you to view and bid on Holiday wreaths which will be on display at the library. Wreaths have been sponsored by and decorated by local businesses. Proceeds will benefit the Waynedale Corridor project. DECATUR ARTISAN CRAFT MARKET When: Dec. 9 and Jan. 13 Where: Riverside Center 231 E. Monroe Street Decatur Add’l: Featuring Crafts, Jewelry, Baked Goods, Home & Garden Décor, Direct Sellers, Books and many Artisan Creations. There are items for males, females, adults and children. Market is open 9a to 1p Breakfast and lunch concessions available. 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 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 ALZHEIMERS CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Who: Alzheimers Association When: First Thurs, 10a Where: Waynedale Library 2200 Lwr Huntington Rd. Note: Meetings are confidential and free of charge Contact: 415-7741 UPCOMING EVENTS YOU’LL LOVE! Where: Southwest Conservation Club 5703 Bluffton Rd. Ft Wayne, IN 46819 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 12 and under $5, Age 5 & under Free – BINGO Every Thursday 5p doors open 6p first game – TRAP & SKEET Noon, Every second and last Sunday of the month 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 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 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 SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST CLUB MEETING Where: Hall’s Restaurant Bluffton Road When: Tues. 7a Contact: James Lambert 747-7907 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 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 PREMIER WOMEN’S NETWORKING Who: Cheryl Friar When: First Tues of month. Call for details. Cost: Bring plenty of business cards Contact: 747-5202 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. 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.