COMMUNITY CALENDAR 5/12/2004

THE CONTINUING RELEVANCE OF THE CIVIL WAR

Who: John Auld

Why: A continuing adult education program, free and open to the public.

What: Will speak on “ how the Civil War continues to live on today, affecting the issues of race and regionalism.

When: Sunday, May 23 at 10 am

Where: Fort Wayne Unitarian Universalistic Meeting House, 5310 Old Mill Road

 

TIGER CUBS BORN AT ZOO

Who: Chrissie, a 4-year-old mother, gave birth to three Sumatran tiger cubs

Why: Because that’s the way Mother Nature works

What: So far, everything has gone well,” says General Curator Mark Weldon. “Right now, things are going as expected. Mom is licking them, and they’re moving around

Where: The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo.

Sumatran tiger cubs are born blind and helpless, and rely completely on their mother’s care for the first five to six months of life. They usually weigh only two to three pounds at birth.

The zoo will be open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. until October 10. Admission is $7.50 for adults, $5.00 for children age 2-14 and for seniors over age 60. Babies under age 2 and Zoo Society Members are admitted free.

 

FISH AND TENDERLOIN SUPPER OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Where: Southwest Conservation Club

When: Friday, 7 and 21 May 2004, 5 Until 7:30 PM

TRAP & SKEET SHOOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Where: Southwest Conservation Club

When: Sunday, 9 and 30 May 2004, 12:30 PM Until Close

ARCHERY SHOOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Where: Southwest Conservation Club

When: Sunday, 2 May 2004, Season Opener, Sunday, 16 May 3D-Archery Shoot, 10AM – 2PM

 

CELEBRATE FIBER ART FUN

Where: Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Road

What: Celebration of America’s traditional textile art and production

When: May 8th, 9am– 8pm and May 9th, 10am– 4pm

Why: Join the Parks and Recreation Department for a free two- day celebration of traditional fiber arts at Salomon Farm. The family fun begins. Participate in “hands-on” activities such as a farm animal petting zoo, pony and hay rides, and children’s arts and crafts; watch sheep shearing, spinning and weaving, listen to stories and local folk music artists, and enjoy Amish produce and other foods. Members from the Indiana Sheep Association will demonstrate their arts and sell their natural wares to the public. Parking and admission are free – so bring your family and enjoy a day on the farm!

EVENING PRIMROSE GARDEN CLUB

What: Annual Plant Sale

When: May 22nd from 10am-1pm

Where: Covington Plaza Shopping Center, 6300 W. Jefferson Blvd.

Perennials, bulbs, and herbs from member gardens.

 

CANTATA & STEAK DINNER

Who: Calvary United Methodist Church

Where: 6301 Winchester Road

When: Sunday May 16th 9:30am

What: The Cantata theme will be “With Liberty & Justice For All”

 

PLANT SALE

Who: Master Gardeners and Landscapers

Where: Allen County Extension Office, 4001 Crescent Ave.

When: May 22nd, 1-4pm

Plants to be offered for sale include daylilies, hostas, painted ferns, hydrangeas, vegetables, and houseplants.

 

ANNUAL SPRING FLOWER SALE

Who: St Therese Music Department

What: Hanging Baskets, Bedding Flats, Potted Plants, and Geranium Trees

People may purchase coupons at the school office.  Coupons can be redeemed at Broadview Greenhouse any time from May 8th through Memorial Day

 

POSTAL FOOD DRIVE

Who: National Association of Letter Carriers

When: Saturday, May 8th

What: One-Day Food Drive

Why: To help the letter carriers help the community

Please place a food donation by your mailbox.  Your letter carrier will pick it up and deliver it to your local food bank

 

ST. THERESE BINGO

When: Tuesdays

Where: 2304 Lower Huntington Road

Early Birds: 6:30pm

Regular Bingo: 7pm

 

MOTHER’S DAY DANCE

Who: Elmhurst Music Boosters, featuring the EHS Jazz Ensemble

When: Saturday, May 8th, from 6:30pm-10pm

Where: Elmhurst High School, 3829 Sandpoint Road

Tickets available at the door for $6 each or 2 for $10

 

IPFW SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES HONORS STUDENT

Kristi Loy received the Outstanding Audiology and Speech Science Award, which is given for tutoring and recognition as a candidate for graduation distinction

 

ED FOX FISH AND CHICKEN FRY

Who:  First Christian Church, Petit & Calhoun

When: May 15th, 4-7pm

Cost: Adults $6, children 6-12-$4, 5 & under-free

 

BASEBALL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Who: Northeast Indiana Baseball Hall of Fame to will induct Daisy Briggs, Matt Kinzer, Olan Smith and Tom Zahn

When: May 22nd, 6:30pm

Where: Dean Kruse, WWII Museum, Auburn, Indiana

Master of Ceremonies will be Sports director Kent Horman, and Keynote speaker will be Saint Louis Browns 20-game winner Ned Garver.  Deadline to purchase tickets will be May 17th.  Call 744-5636 for more information.

 

SPRING CRAFT SHOW AND PORT-A-PIT BBQ CHICKEN

When:  Saturday, May 15th, 11am-4pm

Where: Grace Episcopal Church, 10010 Aurora Place, in the Lakes of Liberty Mills

 

BLOOD DRIVE

When: May 24, 3-7pm

Who: Sponsored by the Red Cross

Where: Calvary United Methodist Church, 6301 Winchester Road

Why: To help Ben Ehrsam, a member of Boy Scout Troop 38, complete a community project, in a quest for his Eagle Scout award.  For reservations call Ben at 485-3728, walk-ins welcome.

 

TEAMSTER RETIREES MEETING

Who: Teamster Local 414

What: Retirees monthly meeting

When: May 18th at 1:00pm

Where: 414 Union Hall

Bring your sense of humor. Potluck

 

MULTI-YEAR HIGH SCHOOL REUNION

Who: Elmhurst High School, 1962-1972

What: Multi-year High School Class Reunion

Where: Grand Wayne Center, 120 West Jefferson

When: June 19, 2004. Doors open at 5pm, Buffet 6pm, Music 7:30pm, good-byes, 11pm

Cost: $27 per person, advance, $32 per person at the door

Web site:

www.ElmhurstHS.us,

email

MultiYearEHS@comcast.net

Contact: 260-637-9553

 

THREE RIVERS CROCHET GUILD

When: The next meeting will be on May 10, 2004, 7pm – 9pm on the second Monday of each month

Where: Michael’s Craft Store, in the Jefferson Pointe Shopping Center, We meet in the classroom by the entrance of the store. You do not need to be experienced in crocheting to join us. No dues are necessary. We bring along a project we are working on, share projects finished, and help each other when we have problems.

For information call:

(260) 747-0601

 

MUSICAL EVENTS

What: The Summit City Singers, under the direction of Phil Zimmerman and accompanied by Fred Feipel, will perform. There also will be a special presentation by the choir and the folk orchestra during the 11am performance.

Where: at the Fort Wayne Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 5310 Old Mill Road

When: 7pm, Friday, May 7 and Sunday, May 9 at 2pm. The folk orchestra was formed and is led by music director Anne Littlefield.

 

HOOSIER BIRD CELEBRATION

Who: Hoosier National Forest

What: Free International Migratory Bird Day educational program

When: May 8 at Monroe Lake near Bloomington. The event will be held rain or
shine at Hardin Ridge Recreation Area. Guided bird tours begin at 7am

Why: The “Habitats on the Hoosier” celebration offers opportunities to learn
about nearly 350 species of Indiana birds

For more information contact Cindy Basile at (812) 547-9229, or visit the Hoosier National Forest Web site at: www.fs.fed.us/r9/hoosier/docs/events/Inter_migratory_bird_day.htm

CAPTAIN EDWARD TUTWILER RETIRES

Ed was commissioned in 1968. Captain Tutwiler retired after completing 36 years of service to the citizens of Allen County.  During his career, Captain Tutwiler served in Patrol, Fugitive and Warrants and Criminal Investigations. He also received the Bronze Star for Valor and numerous letters of appreciation and letters of commendation.  He will be missed by the Allen County Police Department as well as by the citizens of Allen County. His years of experience will be difficult to replace.

GIRLS SOFTBALL PLAYERS NEEDED

Who: Fort Wayne Force 12U Team looking for girl softball players born between 1991-1993

What: Weekend tournaments

When: June-July

Anyone interested should call Andy Zoda 413-7468, Ken Metz, 749-5817, or Lee Randolph 657-3135

 

EDWARDS

PRODUCTIONS

PRESENTS

What: The Mikado

A play about putting on a play. About the Farndale Avenue Townswomen’s Guild putting on The Mikado by Gilbert and Sullivan. Experience the horrors of what can go wrong on any given night.

When: Friday, May 7th & Saturday, May 8, doors open at 6:30pm, dinner at 7pm & show at 8pm & Sunday, May 9th, doors open at 1pm, dinner is at 1:30pm, and the show is at 2:30pm

Cost: $20 dinner and show

Where: Simpson United Methodist Church, 2501 South Harrison Street

Call 496-9291 for reservations and to reserve tickets

 

FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP MEETS

Where: Kingston Residence, 7515 Winchester Road

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

What: This group will offer support, education on resources, and provide training materials to family caregivers

For More Info: contact Pattie 747-1523

 

SUNRISE TO SUNSET

What: Hiking, Bird watching

Where: Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Road

Call: 427-6008 or just stop by for a visit

 

ALLEN COUNTY

COURTHOUSE OPEN TO VIEW

When: Now open from 1-4pm

Where: Allen County Courthouse, 715 S. Calhoun

Open to the Public

No reservations required

For tours call Mary 449-4246

A donation of $2 per person is suggested

 

EAGLE AERIE #248 NEWS

Join us every Friday for “All You Can Eat Fish” for only $6.  Every Saturday come and enjoy steaks.  Featuring 16oz. T-bone Steak dinner for $10.50. All dinners include choice of baked potato or fries, vegetable, salad, and roll.

 

SOUTHSIDE BUSINESS GROUP

Where: Atz Ice Cream Shoppe, 211 E. Tillman

When: Thursday at 5:30pm

Meal: $5 per person

 

BOOKS NOW AVAILABLE

Autographed copies of my new book, HOW TO EAT A WILD GREEN PANCAKE and other humorous tales, will be available for purchase at The Waynedale News office, 2700 Lower Huntington Road.  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 IceCream 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, Monday – Saturday

 

SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST CLUB

“Friend of Youth”

When: Every Tuesday, 7-8am

Where: Atz Restaurant,

211 E. Tillman Road

Contact: Devon Mathias

747-5468

 

ROLLING THUNDER

What: Rolling Thunder Meeting

Where: AMVETS Post #33

When: 3rd Sunday 3pm

 

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

 

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

 

WALKERS WELCOME!

Where: Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 1819 Reservation Drive in the new 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.

 

DONATIONS NEEDED

Who: Portage Creek Camp Association, Cub pack 3044 and Boy Scout Troop 44

What: Annual Large Spring Garage Sale

Where: Scout Cabin at Lower Huntington & Ardmore

When: Garage sale will be May 20, 21 &22, 8am-5pm

Donations accepted anytime

Please arrange to have someone meet you at the cabin, or we can pick up your stuff.

For free pick-up call 436-2422, 409-0197 or 804-2422

 

CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH T-BALL

When: Each Monday starting May 31st thru July 5th.

Where: At the church located at 6301 Winchester Road

(At the intersection of Winchester Rd. and Baer Field thruway)

Who: Register your child ages 5-7 – Saturday April 24th

 

SOUTH SIDE BUSINESS GROUP MEETING

When: May 27, 5:30pm

Where: Fellowship

Missionary Church

2536 E. Tillman Rd.

If any questions, please give Lois a call at 447-1113

 

MOMS CLUB OF FW-WEST

When: Wednesday, May 18,

10am-noon

What: Open House

MOMS Club is a non-profit support group for stay-at-home moms.

Contact: Therese at 747-4242

 

ALLEN COUNTY GENEALOGICAL

SOCIETY

When: May 12 at 7pm

Where: New Haven Library

Refreshments at 6:30pm

 

ALLEN COUNTY GENEALOGICAL

SOCIETY COMPUTER GR.

When: May 19th at 7pm

Where: New Haven Library