February 2, 2018 – COMMUNITY CALENDAR

ELMHURST LITTLE LEAGUE & SOFTBALL REGISTRATION When: Saturdays 11a-2p Feb. 3 & Feb. 10 Where: Bethany Lutheran Church – 2435 Engle Rd. Add’l: Registration for the 2018 baseball and softball season. Our program houses aged 4-16. More info: www.elmhurstlittleleaguefw.com Contact: Meagan Richardson 260-267-8189 COMMUNITY BREAKFAST When: Sat., Feb. 3 6a–10a Where: Waynedale Masonic Lodge 7039 Elzey St. Cost: Free-will donation FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE CONCERTS Where: American Legion Post 241, 7605 Bluffton Rd. Add’l: Fridays Feb. 2 “Image” 8:30p Feb. 9 “Backwater Band” 8:30p Feb. 16 “Renegade” 8:30p VALENTINE SOCIAL When: Thurs., Feb. 8 1p- 2:30p Where: Jorgensen YMCA 10313 Aboite Center Rd. Add’l: Music & dancing by Music Express Desserts & beverages available Sponsored by Kingston Residence and Fort Wayne YMCA Cost: Free to YMCA Members $5 for Non-Members Contact: RSVPs appreciated to www.fwymca.org or at the YMCA front desk GIVE BACK WITH OUTBACK When: Tues., Feb. 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. PRE-KINDERGARTEN & KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP When: Thurs., Feb. 22, 6p Where: Saint Therese Catholic School 2222 Lwr. Huntington Rd. Add’l: Come see what our school has to offer you! Bring your friends and family members to share in this experience. Kindergarten 5 Full Days Must be 5yrs by August 1st Pre-Kindergarten 5 Full or 5 1/2 days(am) Must be 4yrs by August 1st Contact: 260-747-2343 DECATUR ARTISAN CRAFT MARKET When: Saturdays 9a- 1p Feb. 10, Mar. 10, April 14 Where: Riverside Center 231 E. Monroe Street Decatur Why: Fundraiser for City of Decatur/ Water Park Project Add’l: Purchase hand-sewn, crocheted and knitted craft and clothing items, soaps, candles, wood decor and kitchen items, jewelry, books, paintings, skin care products, baked goods, spices, metal and vinyl signs, and so much more. Cost: Free Admission Contact: Cheri Scherry chscherry@gmail.com ALL YOU CAN EAT FISH FRY & PORK TENDERLOIN When: Fri., Feb. 9, 4:30p-7p Where: Park Edelweiss 3355 Elmhurst Dr. Fort Wayne Who: Fort Wayne Maennerchor/ Damenchor Add’l: Monthly All You Can Eat Fish Fry and Pork Tenderloin with Scalloped Potatoes, Slaw, Dessert and coffee. German beer and wine also available, and live German music. Cost: Adults: $9 Children $5 Contact: Patti Knox 260-444-3634 THE ANT & THE GRASSHOPPER When: Fri., April 13, 7p Where: Woodburn Missionary Church 5108 Bull Rapids Road Add’l: The Fort Wayne Area Home School Drama Camp is partnering with The Academy of Arts to present the children’s musical, “The Ant & The Grasshopper”, in which a hungry grasshopper begs for food from an ant when winter comes. The situation sums up moral lessons about the virtues of hard work and planning for the future. Elementary students will reveal how this version unfolds as they sing and act their way through a timeless story. Cost: Admission is free. Free-will offering after performance. Contact: www.fwahsdrama.org NO PLACE TO FLEE When: Sat., April 14, 1p Where: Woodburn Missionary Church 5108 Bull Rapids Rd. Add’l: The Fort Wayne Area Home School Drama Camp is partnering with The Academy of Arts to present “No Place To Flee”. Travel through time and across continents to Bolshevik, Russia during a time when Christians were persecuted for their faith without restraint. Peek into the real lives of true heroes and witness how they coped victoriously during a time in human history when Stalin, Lenin and the Communist party was rising to power in Russia. In the midst of tension, violence, fear and sadness, you will find yourself laughing, cheering and inspired. Cost: Admission is free. Free-will offering after performance. Contact: www.fwahsdrama.org SOUTHSIDE OPTIMISTS Where: Hall’s Restaurant Bluffton Road When: Tues. 7a Contact: James Lambert 260-747-7907 2ND ANNUAL MID-WINTER BARN SALE & CRAFTS When: Fri., Feb. 23, 9a- 5p & Sat., Feb. 24, 9a- 3p Where: Park Edelweiss 3355 Elmhurst Dr. Fort Wayne Who: Fort Wayne Maennerchor/ Damenchor Add’l: Open to Garage Sale and Craft Sale Vendors. Two stories to shop from at the Barn featuring garage sale and craft items. Open to the public. German food and drink also available. Call to reserve your spot or for information. Cost: Venders $25 for space, $5 for tables. Contact: Patti Knox 260-444-3634 HOME COOKED MEAL & DESSERT 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 BINGO When: Tuesdays 4:30p & Sundays 10a Where: American Legion Post 241 7605 Bluffton Rd. FISH FRY FRIDAYS When: 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 260-515-1695 ALZHEIMERS CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP When: First Thurs, 10a Where: Waynedale Library 2200 Lower Huntington Rd. Who: Alzheimers Association Note: Meetings are confidential and free of charge Contact: 260-415-7741 UPCOMING EVENTS YOU’LL LOVE! Where: Southwest Conservation Club 5703 Bluffton Rd. 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. MONTHLY MEETING Who: Disorderly Bear Den When: 1st 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. 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 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 FREE BINGO Who: Kingston Healthcare When: 2nd Wednesday, 9–10a 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. 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