UPCOMING NOVEMBER EVENTS

SAUSAGE BISCUIT & GRAVY OR PANCAKE BREAKFAST When: Sat, Nov. 10, 9a-12p Where: VFW Post 1421 7712 Bluffton Rd, Waynedale Who: Open to Public Cost: $5.00 Contact: 260-747-7767 SPORTS CARD & COLLECTIBLES SHOW When: Sat, Nov. 10, 10a-3p Where: Ramada plaza center and travel hotel (formally the Hotel Fort Wayne) Add’l: Dealers from the tri-state region will be in attendance buying, selling and trading both sport and non-sport cards and collectibles. Featured will be vintage and new singles, hobby boxes and supplies Contact: 260-824-4867 or mcscards@icloud.com VETERANS SUPPER When: Sun, Nov. 11 Where: VFW Post 1421 7712 Bluffton Rd, Waynedale Who: Open to all Veterans Why: To Honor your service Add’l: Ham and Bean Supper Cost: Free Contact: 260-747-7767 TUESDAY SCHOOLS TOURS When: Nov. 13, 20, 27 and Dec. 4 and 11 Add’l: Families are invited to visit Fort Wayne Community Schools’ elementary, middle and high schools during Tuesday Tours. Each school in the District will offer tours during school hours to allow families to see the work going on in each building prior to the Dec. 14 deadline to submit school choice lottery applications. During Tuesday Tours, families can visit most elementary schools from 9-11 a.m. and noon-2 p.m.; middle schools from 8-10 a.m.; and high schools from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Bunche and Towles will offer tours from 8:30-10:30 a.m. and noon-2 p.m. Families are welcome to call their school(s) of interest and arrange an alternative time. TURKEY SHOOT When: Nov. 11, 11a Where: Ft Wayne Beagle Club, 14434 Aboite Rd. 46783 Add’l: Hot dogs and chili will be available. Contact: 260-409-0014 DECATUR ARTISAN CRAFT MARKET When: Nov 11, Dec 8, 2018; Jan 12, Feb 9, Mar 9, Apr 13, Where: Riverside Center, 231 E. Monroe Street, Decatur Why: Fundraiser for City of Decatur/ Hanna Nuttman Proj. Add’l: An average of 40 vendors offering handmade jewelry, seasonal home décor, cleaning supplies, skin care, paintings and prints, baked goods, metal and wood décor and art, food items, soaps & bath balms, books, fabric arts, handmade cards, and so much more. Cost: Free Admission Contact: 260-223-7828 ALL YOU CAN EAT FISH OR CHICKEN DINNER W/ DESSERTS When: Fri. Nov. 16, 5p-7:30pm Where: Maplewood Elementary, 2200 Maplewood Rd, 46819 Add’l: Maplewood is teaming with the Waynedale Lions Club to raise funds that will go toward the purchase of clothing and new play equipment for students. Dessert will be provided by the PTA and other community associations. Ticket costs are $10 presale for adults ($12 at the door) and $7 for children (3 and under eat free). Cost: $10 presale adults($12 at door), $7 kids(3 Under free), 260-467-7150 for more info. WAYNE H.S. ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME When: Now until Nov. 16 Add’l: Wayne HS Athletic Dept. is accepting applications for their Athletic Hall Of Fame. Requirements for nominations are online at www.wayne-athletics.com or stop into the athletic office at Wayne HS. Contact: 260-467-6432 12TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS MART When: Sat. Nov. 17, 9a-3p Where: 3355 Elmhurst Drive Who: Ft. Wayne Maennerchor/ Damenchor Add’l: Annual Christmas Bazaar and Craft Sale. A Christmas Mart with a German flavor, including a visit from St. Nikolaus. German treats, baked goods, ornaments, gifts, etc. Also serving German Bratwurst, potato salad, and Gleuwein (mulled wine). Full service bar and beverages. Cost: free Contact: 260-444-3634 5TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR When: Sat., Nov. 17, 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 SETTLERS’ CHRISTMAS ‘AT HOME’ When: Dec. 7, 2-4p; & Dec. 8, 10:30a-12:30p & 2-4p The Settlers will have Fort Wayne’s Historic Swinney Homestead, Where: 1424 W. Jefferson Blvd. Add’l: Guests are invited to celebrate the Christmas spirit and enjoy a cup of syllabub, tasty savories, sweets and tea. The Hearthstone Ensemble will provide music of the season. Cost: Reservations are taken at 260-747-1229 and 260-747-1501. Fee $25 per person. SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST CLUB MEETING When: Tuesdays 7a Where: Rich’s Cafe, 3411 Lwr. Huntington Rd. 46809 Contact: 260-747-7907 BINGO When: Every Thurs; 5p doors open, 6p first game. Where: Southwest Conservation Club – 5703 Bluffton Rd. FT WAYNE CHRISTIAN WRITERS GUILD When: 4th Tues of each month, 6:00p-7:30ish Where: Waynedale Public Library, 2200 Lower Huntington Rd. 46819 Why: To share news, encouragement & knowledge about writing. Add’l: No cost. All levels of writers encouraged to attend. Contact: Kayleen Reusser 260-273-9264 FARMERS MARKET When: Saturdays, 7a-1p Where: Southside Farmers Market, 3300 Warsaw St. 46806 Add’l: Always the freshest seasonal produce available! Free Range Chicken & Meat & Fresh Eggs, Baked Goods, Honey, Jewelry, Crafts, Antiques, Fresh Herbs & Plants, Fresh Cut Flowers, Discounted Grocery Items. A Fort Wayne family tradition for 92 years. EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS When: Every Thursday, 7p Where: Waynedale Branch Library, 2200 Lwr Huntington Rd 46819 Add’l: Emotions Anonymous (EA) is a program for achieving and maintaining emotional health. EA is based on the 12 steps as borrowed from AA, the Serenity Prayer, and belief in a Higher Power. There are no fees or dues. Meetings are led not by professionals, but by the EA members themselves. Website: www.emotionsanonymous.org Contact: Steve 260-705-8468 BINGO When: Every Thurs. 4:30p & Sat 10:30a Where: 1846 Bluffton Rd. – Behind Dollar General Add’l: Stars Academy Bingo. Proceeds support children’s youth baseball & softball. Non-smoking, clean & friendly. Concession Food. ATM inside. FISH & TENDERLOIN FRY When: 5-7p, 1st & 3rd Fri each month. Where: Southwest Conservation Club – 5703 Bluffton Rd. Add’l: 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. Cost: $9 adults, children age 12 and under $5, Age 5 & under Free. BINGO When: Tuesdays 4:30p & Sundays 10a Where: American Legion Post 241, 7605 Bluffton Rd. TRAP & SKEET SHOOT When: Noon, Every second & last Sunday of the month. Where: Southwest Conservation Club, 5703 Bluffton Rd. 46809 Add’l: The only trap & skeet event held inside Fort Wayne city limits. Full 8 station skeet field with low & high house. And 5 station trap field. Cost: $5 Per Round Of 25 Birds MONTHLY MEETING Who: Disorderly Bear Den When: 2nd 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: 260-409-9886 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: 260-478-2515 ME-‘N-U COMMUNITY MEALS Who: Aldersgate When: Thursdays, 6p-7p Where: Aldersgate Community, 2417 Getz Road Phone: 260-432-1524 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 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 PREMIER WOMEN’S NETWORKING When: First Tues of month. Call for details. Who: Cheryl Friar Add’l: Bring plenty of business cards Contact: 260-747-5202 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 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: 260-639-0549 Editor’s Note: We accept event submissions online at waynedalenews.com/online-submissions/submit-a-community-calendar-event/