COMMUNITY CALENDAR 2/23/2005
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TREE ACTIVITY DAY
Where: Nature Center, Fox Island Park, 7324 Yohne Road
What: Children of all ages explore all new two-story tree exhibit!
Games, hikes, stories and other activities
When: Sun, March 13, 2-5pm
TRAP & SKEET SHOT
Where: Southwest
Conservation Club
5703 Bluffton Road
When: Sunday, February 27
12:30pm until close
FISH & TENDERLOIN SUPPER
Where: Southwest
Conservation Club
5703 Bluffton Road
When: Friday, February 18
5pm until close
KOREAN WAR VETERANS MEETING
Where: American Legion Post 82, 3501 Harris Road
When: Sat., March 12
Breakfast at 7am
Meeting at 9am
Friends and spouses are always welcome
BLOOD DRIVE
Who: Waynedale United Methodist Church
When: Saturday, February 19
8:00am-12:00 Noon
Where:Waynedale United Methodist Church
2501 Church Street
Donors must be at least 17 years of age, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good health.
Walk-ins are welcome.
For an appointment call Marlene Allison at 745-9163.
SPRING CRAFT AND VENDER SHOW REGISTRATION
Who: Avalon Missionary Church Christian School
Where: 1212 Lower Huntington Road
When: Show on Saturday, March 19
Call Avalon Christian School at 478-6901 for more information
ALLEN COUNTY
GENEALOGICAL
SOCIETY
What: Monthly Meeting
Where: Aboite Library
5630 Coventry Lane
When: Wed, Feb. 19 at 7pm
Subject: Underground Railway
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT-FISH
Who: St. Therese Athletic Booster Club
What: All-You-Can-Eat-Fish with potatoes, applesauce or coleslaw, bread, beverage and desert
When: Friday, February 18
4:30-7:00pm
Where: St. Therese Auditorium/Gym
2304 Lower Huntington Rd
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
ROLLING THUNDER
What: Rolling Thunder Meeting
Where: AMVETS Post #33
When: 3rd Sunday 3pm
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: Invitation for you to 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.
EUCHRE
Where: AmVets Post 33
Where: 6620 Koester Road
When: Every Tuesday night, 7pm
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
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. 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.
QUIXOTE HILLS POLKA BOOSTER
Where: Quixote Hills, 2 miles West of Hoagland
When: March 6, 4-8pm
Who: Justice III
Featuring: Polkas, Waltzes, Round and Square Dancing.
For more information call 639-3885.
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
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
ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH CHAPEL
When: 6:30am-4:30pm
What: 5 days a week private prayer & meditation
Where: 442 E. Jefferson Blvd.
Mass at 8:30am Mon – Sat
SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST CLUB
“Friend of Youth”
When: Tuesdays from 7-8am
Where: Atz Restaurant
211 E. Tillman Road
Contact: Devon Mathias
747-5468
CHOIR TO PERFORM
Who: Bethune-Cookman Choir from Daytona Beach, Florida
Where: Calvary United Methodist Church
6301 Winchester Road
When: Sat, Feb, 26, 7pm
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.
Call 824-1844 or 694-6371 for more information
SENIOR CLUB MEETS
Where: St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 16931 Thiele Road
When: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month, 9:15am
What: Devotions, lunch and fellowship shared
Group also sews lap robes for church and community. All seniors welcome.
Call 622-4886 or 622-6837
ACRES
What: Presentation by Richard Fields Photographer for Outdoor Indiana Magazine
When: Sat, March 5 at 10am
Where: Achatz Hall, Auditorium, St. Francis
When: Sun, March 6 at 2pm
Where: Pokagon State Park
For more information call 422-1004.
MASTER GARDENER YOUTH PROGRAM
Who: Purdue Cooperative Extension
When: Classes start in June, 9am-Noon on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays
Where: More information call The Allen County Extension Office at 481-6826
Cost: $30.00
WINDSONG FILM FESTIVAL
What: Annual International Windsong Film Festival
Where: IPFW University in the Classroom Medical building
When: March 7-13
Proceeds go to Cancer Services of Allen County.
For more information call 348-5510.
Show Choir
Invitational
Who: Bishop Luers Minstrels
When: Saturday, March 12
8:00am-6:00pm
Where: Bishop Luers HS
333 East Paulding Road
Cost: Adults $10
Children $8
MENS BREAKFAST
Where: Bethany Lutheran
When: Sat., March 19th-8am
Cost: Free
For more information call
747-0713.
The Laramie Project
Who: Edwards Productions Inc.
Where: The Lincoln Museum
200 East Berry Street
When: Sunday, March 13
Doors open at 1:30pm
Play begins at 2pm
Cost: $15
BISHOP LUERS FISH FRY
Who: Bishop Luers Athletic Boosters
Where:333 East Paulding Rd
Luers Cafeteria
Drive-Thru
When: Friday, March 4
4:30-7:30pm
Cost: Adults $6.50
Seniors $5.50
Children $4.00
Price includes: Fish, slaw, potatoes, rolls, beverage and dessert
United Methodist Women’s Sale
Where: Christ United Methodist Church
1101 McKinnie
When: Sat., March 5
8:30am-1pm
$3 Bag Sale on clothing, baby thru adult
Other items not included.
COMMUNITY FISHING CLUB
What: Registration
Where: Weisser Park Youth Center, 802 Eckart Street
When: Sat, March 5, 2-3pm
Youth participants should attend the orientation with a parent or guardian and be prepared to sign all of the documents for registration
FOX ISLAND
What: Cave Exploration Adventure
Where: Garrison Chapel Karst area near Bloomington
When: Saturday, March 5
Mandatory pre-caving class is Friday, February 25, 7:30pm at Fox Island County Park, 7324 Yohne Road.
Class fee is $20 per person, which includes maps and caving instructions.
Call 449-3180 for more information
FISH & CHICKEN DINNER
Where: Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
1819 Reservation Drive
When: Saturday, March 12
4:30-7:30pm
What: Fish and Chicken
Cost: Adults $6.50
Children $5.50
Carry-Outs $6.50
FORT WAYNE WRITERS FORUM
What: Prose, poetry, and drama writers
Talkabouts, share & network
When: Tues, March 1 at 7pm
Where: 2209 St. Joe Center Rd.
For more information call Trudy at 482-9362.
Southwest
Conservation Club
What: Indoor Rendezvous/Trade Fair
When: Sat, March 5
9am- 5pm
Sun, March 6
9am-4pm
Buckskinners, trappers, traders and craftsmen.
Food will be available.
Cost: $2 for Adults
FISH FRY
What: All-you-can-eat Fish Fry with scalloped potatoes, applesauce, coleslaw, dessert & coffee
Where: Fort Wayne Sport Club
3102 Ardmore Avenue
When: Friday, February 25
4:30-7:00pm
Tickets: Adults $7
Children $4
For more information call 747-5728.
LENTEN SERVICES
Where: Bethany Lutheran
2435 Engle Road
When: Wednesday eves
7:30pm
For more information call 747-0713.
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