January 19, 2018 – COMMUNITY CALENDAR

KAREN’S KITCHEN DONUTS When: Sat, Jan. 20 6a– 10a Where: Waynedale Masonic Lodge 7039 Elzey St. Cost: Free Will donation VISION & HEARING LINK When: Tues, January 26, 6:30p Where: 10343 Dawsons Creek Blvd., Bldg. 6, Suite B Who: Carl O. Myers, OD, FCOVD Developmental Optometrist Add’l: You are invited to attend a workshop that will give you practical tools to help children who are having trouble learning. Vision is often overlooked with learning/ reading problems. Cost: Free Contact: Bree 260-497-7973 CHILI SUPPER When: Wed, Jan. 31 5p–7p Where: Waynedale Masonic Lodge 7039 Elzey St. Add’l: Supper includes Chili, Grilled Cheese & Hot Dogs. Cost: Free-will donation HAAA PANCAKE & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST When: Sun, Jan. 28, 9a– 1p Where: Hoagland Community Center, 11320 Hoagland Rd Who: Hoagland Area Advancement Association Add’l: Pancake and Sausage Breakfast; Pancakes, Sausage Patties, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit & Beverages. Carry-out available. Fundraiser for projects and up keep. Cost: Free Will Donation Contact: Heather Anderson 260-341-1901 COMMUNITY BREAKFAST When: Sat, Feb. 3 6a–10a Where: Waynedale Masonic Lodge 7039 Elzey St. Cost: Free-will donation BEAUTY FROM BROKENESS – ART EXIBITION When: Jan. 27- March 23; Opening Sat, Jan. 27, 6- 9p Where: The Gallery at PranaYoga, 1301 Lafayette St. 46802 Add’l: Beauty from Brokenness is an exhibition of artwork by local artist Angela S. Hudson. The images were created to call attention to the high rate of sexual assault on the women in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the need for assistance on their journey to healing. Money from the sale of these pieces will be donated to World Relief Congo to help fund sexual assault and trauma healing programs for these and many others in the DRC. Cost: FREE Contact: 260-627-9642 CHICKEN NOODLE DINNER When: Mon, Jan. 29, 4:30-6p Where: Kingston Residence, 7515 Winchester Road 46819 Add’l: Chicken Noodle Dinner, includes Homemade Chicken ‘n Noodles, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Biscuits, Green beans w/Bacon & Onion, and Chocolate Chip Cookies. Cost: $7.50 per meal eat-in or to-go dinner for 4 for $24. Proceeds benefit the Waynedale Community Improvement Team and Waynedale initiatives! Contact: Pre-order by phone (260) 415-7741 GUN SHOW When: Sun, Jan. 28, 8a-4p Where: Allen County Fairgrounds, 2726 Carrol Rd. – North off Rt. 3 Add’l: Guns, Knives, Military, Hunting & Reloading. Presented by Midwest Gun Traders. Cost: $4 admission. Free parking. Contact: Tom Daugherty (260) 749-6509 HOME COOKED MEAL & DESERT When: Every Thursday, 5-7p Where: VFW 10006, 6814 S. Anthony Blvd. 46816 Add’l: Home cooked meal with dessert. Cost: $6-$8, depending on meal. Contact: (260) 447-2112 CONCERT – GYPSY BANDITS When: Fri. Jan. 19, 8:30p Where: American Legion Post 241, 7605 Bluffton Rd. 74 +/- ACRES PRODUCTIVE FARMLAND AUCTION When: Wed, Jan. 24, 6:30p Where: Lighted Gardens, 10794 N. SR 1, Ossian 46777 Who: Halderman Real Estate & Farm Management Contact: Rick Johnloz (260) 824-3130 CONCERT – BOBBY SWAG When: Fri. Jan. 26, 8:30p Where: American Legion Post 241, 7605 Bluffton Rd. CONCERT – PURDUE VARSITY GLEE CLUB When: Fri. March 23, 7p Where: Woodlan High School Add’l: The Glee Club’s versatile repertoire includes gospel, vocal jazz, swing, contemporary hits, romantic ballads, classical selections, barbershop, folk, opera choruses, country, novelty tunes and patriotic standards. Cost: $20 adults, $10 students at the door. Or online at www.purdue.edu/pmo/calendar FISH FRY FRIDAYS When: Jan. 26, Feb. 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 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 age 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. BINGO When: Tuesdays 4:30p & Sundays 10a Where: American Legion Post 241, 7605 Bluffton Rd. 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 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 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 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 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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