COMMUNITY CALENDAR 9/14/2005

Editors Note: 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.

 

EHS SENIOR ALUMNI

Who: Elmhurst Class of 1940 & 1941

What: Annual Reunion

When: Tuesday, Sept. 20

Noon to 2pm

Where: Old Country Buffet (Coldwater Crossing)

Cost: Your lunch

Graduates of 1937, 38, 39, 42, 43, & 44 are invited to share this time of fellowship.

For more information call Homer Hoke at 747-2388

or 747-3310

Alice Ripke 432-2167 or Lenora Knuth at 483-2430.

 

BLOOD DRIVE

Where: St. Joseph Hessen Cassel

11521 South US Hwy 27

When: Sunday, Sept. 11

8am-1pm

Call Jan at 447-1392 to schedule an appointment.

Walk-ins also welcome.

 

OKTOBERFEST 2005

When: Sat., September 24

Doors open at 6

Dinner at 7

Concert at 8pm

Who: Music by the “Haus Musikanten” until midnight

Where: Park Edelweiss

3355 Elmhurst Dr

 

AMERICAN BUSINESSS WOMEN’S MEETING

Who: Premiere Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association

When: Mon, Sept. 19, 12pm

Where: Towne House Retirement Community

2209 St. Joe Center Road

Cost: $10 for lunch

Retired and working women welcome

Please call Dorothy at

483-5508 by September 14

 

FALL MUSIC FESTIVAL

Who: Musical Brass, Party Time & Justice III

Where: Hoagland, Indiana

12 mile south of Ft. Wayne

Hoagland Road

When: Fri., Sept 16, 7-11pm

Saturday, 2-11pm

Sunday, Sept 18, 11am-8pm

What: German food

Carry-outs Available

Cost: $7

Free electrical outlets available for campers.

Waltzes, polka, ballroom, line and square dancing.

 

FALL FESTIVAL

Who: St. Therese Parish/School

Where: St. Therese Church

2304 Lwr Huntington Road

When:  September 10

An auction will be held during the festival.

Any type of gift certificate, or donation would be much appreciated.

 

MS BASS TOURNAMENT

Who: National Multiple Sclerosis Society

What: Fifth Annual St. Joe River Team Bass Tournament

When: Sunday, Sept. 18

7am-2pm

Registration/check-in starting at 5am

Where: Cedarville Reservoir DNR Access site

Cost: $60/team

For more information call 747-5345.

Only the first 50 entries will be accepted.

 

WAYNE HS CLASS REUNION

Who: Wayne HS Class of 1985

When: Sat., Sept. 17, 7pm

Where: Fort Wayne Museum of Art, 311 E. Main Street

If you can provide contact information for Wayne HS Class of ’85

Please call 492-7040,

486-6671 or e-mail to acpd210.netscape.com

 

EUCHRE

Who: Am. Legion Post 296

Where: 130 W. Tillman Road

When: Every Monday night

 

BAERFIELD

TOASTMASTERS

What: Learn speaking and leadership skills

Where: Atz’s Ice Cream Shoppe, Tillman Road

When: Tuesdays at 6pm

If you need help becoming a confident, effective speaker at your club meetings, this is the place to begin.

 

RICHARDVILLE HOUSE

What: Open for the season

When: Saturdays, 12-4pm

Cost: $7 Adults

$5 Students

 

SOUTHWEST

CONSERVATION CLUB

5703 Bluffton Road

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

What: Fish and Tenderloin Supper

When: Friday, September 16

5pm-7:30pm

What: Trap & Skeet Shoot

When: Sunday, Sept. 11 & 26

12:30pm –close

What: 3D Archery Shoot

When: Sun., September 18

10am – 3pm

 

SOUTHMOOR SINGERS

What: Looking for singers to join our ladies choir

When: Practice 9-11am Tuesdays

Come join us!

We are a group of ladies who love to sing and share the gift of music with others.

Call 447-0339 or 744-5034 for more information.

 

MEMORIAL BRICKS

Where: War Memorial Shrine, 2122 O’Day Road

Make every day a “Memorial Day” by placing a brick of honor on the Korean War Veterans Association’s beautiful walkway.

For more information call Allen Clendenen at 489-1724

 

BEGINNING THE JOURNEY

Who: Alzheimer’s Association

What: Seminar for families who suspect memory loss or have recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

For more information or to register, call 1-800-272-3900.

 

NEW HORIZONS BAND

What: Come blow your horn. If you do not have a horn but want to play one, they will help you.

Where: Crescent Avenue Methodist Church

Who: Directing the band is retired music instructor John Morse.  Morse directed programs at Elmhurst HS.  He also served as third French Horn with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic.

The Fort Wayne band meets twice a week.  The New Horizons band is open to any adult who wants to make music.  If you’ve never played an instrument before but want to, New Horizons will teach you.

Contact:  Dave Held

744-6084

SOS NIGHT

Who: Nine Mile United Methodist Church

Where: 6303 Winters Road

When: Every Thursday night from 6-7:30pm

What: Sharing Our Savior Night

The night begins with dinner and a bible story and then games for all.

Help for children with homework also available.

 

VOLUNTEER

OPPORTUNITIES

Where: Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton Road

When: Throughout the year

What: Sweeping, moping, dusting, and pulling weeds, yard clean-up, and general custodial work

Call 426-2882 ext. 307 volunteer opportunities

 

EUCHRE

Where: Waynedale United Methodist Church

Church Street

When: Tuesdays, 9am

 

FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP MEETS

Where: Kingston Residence

7515 Winchester Rd

When: Second Wednesday of each month from 3-4pm

What: Support, education on resources, and provide training materials to family caregivers.

For More Info: Contact Pattie 747-1523

 

EAGLE AERIE #248 NEWS

Join us every Friday for “All You Can Eat Fish” for only $6.50.

Every Saturday come and enjoy steaks.

Featuring 16oz. T-bone Steak dinner for $11.50.

All dinners include choice of baked potato or fries, vegetable, salad, and roll.

 

BOOKS NOW AVAILABLE

Autographed copies of my new book, HOW TO EAT A WILD GREEN PANCAKE and other humorous tales, by Ray McCune, will be available for purchase by calling 747-6512.

The price is $19.50.

 

CHURCH SERVICES

Where: Church of Christ, 3421 Thurber Ave, Waynedale

When: Sundays

9am Bible Study

10am & 6:30pm Services

Radio program on WGL, 1250AM, each Sunday from 7am-7:30am.

Call 747-2637 for information.

 

GOLDEN KIWANIS

Meets every Thursday at 11:30am at Atz Ice Cream Shoppe on Tillman Road

 

SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST CLUB

“Friend of Youth”

When: Tuesdays from 7-8am

Where: Atz Restaurant

211 E. Tillman Road

Contact: Devon Mathias

747-5468

OVERCOMERS

OUTREACH

Who: People suffering from addictions & affected family members thru Christ-Centered 12-Step support groups

Where: South Wayne United Methodist Church

3500 South Wayne Ave.

When: Thursdays 7-8pm

More Info: 745-2933

 

DEPRESSION

SUPPORT MEETS

When: 2nd and 4th Thursday each month at 6pm

Where: Hope Missionary Church

429 E. Dustman Road, Bluffton

What: Open to anyone suffering with depression, bi-polar, anxiety, or has a friend or loved one who does

Cost: Free but donations are accepted

824-1844 or 694-6371 for more information

 

WALKERS WELCOME!

Where: Mount Calvary Lutheran Church

1819 Reservation Drive

Family Life Center

When: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday beginning at 8am

Mrs. Betty Rekeweg checks your blood pressure before & after walking, if desired.

A five-minute devotion is provided prior to the start of the program after which a person can walk as long as they desire.

 

ROLLING THUNDER

What: Rolling Thunder Meeting

Where: AMVETS Post #33

When: 3rd Sunday 3pm

 

EUCHRE

Where: AmVets Post 33

Where: 6620 Koester Road

When: Tuesday night, 7pm

 

LITTLE RIVER

WETLANDS PROJECT

What: Monthly meeting

When: First Wednesday of every month

Where: 2403 Fairoak Drive

This is for all interested people.

The public is welcome and invited.

 

MS SELF HELP GROUP

What: For individuals and family members dealing with MS

When: First Monday of each month at 7pm

Where: Fort Wayne Rehabilitation Hospital

7970 W. Jefferson Boulevard

Call 637-3820 for more information.

 

WUMC CHURCH FALL BAZAAR

Where: WUMC

Church Street in Waynedale

When: Sat., November 5

Table rental is $20 for a

6-foot table.

Call 747-3541 for more information.

 

HUGE RUMMAGE SALE

Who: VFW Post 1421 Ladies Auxiliary

When: Friday, September 8

Sat, September 9

9am-5pm

Where: 7712 Bluffton Road

Behind post—back house

What: Ladies, children, men’s clothing, household and collectibles

 

PATROTIC SERVICE AND PICNIC

Who: Mt. Calvary Lutheran

When: Sunday, September 11

Service at 10:30am

Picnic at 12 Noon

Meat & tableware provided

Please share a side dish and call us for how many will attend.

A $2 donation will help cover expenses.

 

SHOPPING TRIP

Who: New Era Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association

What: Shopping trip to Gurnee Mills Shopping Center

Where: Gurnee, Illinois

When: Saturday, October 1

Bus will leave at 7am sharp

Reservation deadline is September 17.

For more information call 484-8386.

 

100 YEAR REUNION NOTICE

Who: Fort Wayne Parks

What: Park Family Reunion

Why: To celebrate 100 years of park service

Where: Headwaters Park

When: Saturday, October 1

Noon –4pm

For more information call 427-6004.

 

GRANDPARENTS

SUPPORT GROUP

Where: Waynedale United Methodist Church

2501 Church Street

When: Tues., Sept. 13, 7pm

For more information call Pam Archbold, 747-2240

 

SKYLINE SENIORS

Where: Kingston Residence

7515 Winchester Road

What: Monthly Meeting

When: Tues., Sept 13

12:15pm

Please call for reservations at 747-0481.

 

ORGAN RECITAL

Where: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church

2313 S. Hanna Street

Who: Michael Hollman

When: Sunday, Sept 25, 3pm

Admission is free.

Call 447-1358 for more information.

 

GENEALOGICAL

MEETING

Who: Allen County Genealogical Society

What: Monthly Meeting

Where: Aboite Branch Library

5630 Coventry Lane

When: Wed., Sept 14, 7pm

 

GENEALOGICAL

COMPUTER GROUP

Who: Allen County Genealogical Computer Group

What: Monthly Mtg

When: Wednesday, Sept 21

Where: Aboite Branch Library

5630 Coventry Lane

Visitors are welcome and invited.

 

WOMEN’S AFTER 5

What: Monthly Mtg.

When: Monday, Sept 25

6:30-8pm

Where: Goeglein’s

7311 Maysville Road

What: Sharon Iovino from Latitudes at 538 will speak on concepts and alluring collections to enhance today’s fast-paced lifestyle.

For reservations call

471-1780 by Wednesday Sept. 21.

 

STUDENT FUNDRAISER

Who: Bishop Luers High

Where: 333 E. Paulding Road

Starting in the school gymnasium

What: 25th Annual

Walk-A-Thon

When: Friday, Sept 30

9:15am

 

FISH FRY

Who: Trier Ridge Church

When: Sat, Sept. 17 @ 4-7pm

Where: 7501 Hessen Cassel

Price: Adult $7.50

Children $5

 

SHOW CHOIR CLINIC

Where: Homestead High School Auditorium

When: Sat., Oct. 15, 2pm

Pre-registration by October 1

Who: Homestead’s Class Royale and Elite Show Choir Clinic for kids 3-8 grades.

For more information call 672-3298.

 

4-H

INFORMATION NIGHT

When: Thurs., Oct. 13

7-8:30pm

Who: Extension Educator

4-H & Youth Development

Where: 4001 Crescent

For youth’s grade 3-12.

For more information call 481-6826.

 

LIBERTARIAN MEETING

When: Wed, Sept. 21, 7pm

Where: Munchie Emporium

622 E. Dupont Road

All are welcome.

338-0833 for more information.