COMMUNITY CALENDAR 3/3/2004

BASKET WEAVING—A HISTORIC HAND ART

Who: Settlers, Inc. will present “Basket Weaving—A Historic Hand Art”

When: Thursday, March 11 at 9 am

Where: Swinney Homestead, 1424 W. Jefferson Blvd.

What: A display of woven reed baskets, and refreshments, will precede “hands-on” instruction to create a flat, wood-bottom breadbasket.

Thank you to our community news sponsors!

Fee: $10-Settler/$12-non member.

Advance registration required by March 4.  Call 693-9233 for information.

15th ANNIVERSARY GOSPEL CONCERT

Who: The Northmen

Where: Wesleyan Church, 1122 Moeller Road, Fort Wayne

When: Saturday, March 13th, 6:00pm

No admission charge, love offering will be received

UPWARD SOCCER

Who: Any child pre-K (entering in fall of 2004) through 8th grade boys and girls.  Pre K and Kindergarten are coed; all others are separate boys and girls leagues.

What: Evaluations and registrations will take place for approximately 15 minutes during any of the scheduled times (evaluations are required)

When: Monday, March 15th between 6:30pm and 8:00pm, Tuesday, March 16th, between 6:30pm and 8:00pm, Friday, March 19th, between 6:30 and 8:00pm, Saturday, March 20thbetween 9:00am and 1:00pm

Where: Avalon Missionary Church Family Life Center, 1212 Lower Huntington Road

Season Information: Season consists of one practice per week and one game on Saturday.  April 24 through June 12

Cost: Early registration for K-8 $60.00, Pre-K $55.00, Shorts optional $13.00, $10.00 late fee after March 20th

For pre-registration or more information call 747-1531 or 478-0572

LENTEN AND EASTER SERVICES

Who Bethany Lutheran Church

Where: 2435 Engle Road

When Lenten Service-February 25 through March 31 at 7:30pm, Easter Service-April 11th at 6:30 and 9:00am

WRITERS FORUM

What: Fort Wayne Writer’s Forum for prose, poetry, and drama writers.  Talkabouts, share, network.

When: Tuesday, March 2nd, at 7:00pm

Where: Towne House, 2209 St. Joe Center Road

For information call Trudy at 482-9362

WINDSONG PICTURES

What: The 5th Annual International Windsong Film Festival

When: March 8-14

Who: Co-sponsored by IPFW Student Life

Where: All screenings and events are scheduled in the Classroom Medical Building across from Helmke Library

KIDS HELPING KIDS BASKETBALL

TOURNAMENT

What: The 4th Annual Kids Helping Kids Basketball Invitational to support Children’s Hope and Hospitality House

When: March 5th, 6th, & 7th

Where: Spiece Fieldhouse

To register a team, be a sponsor, or officiate the games, call 459-8550 or e-mail:

childrenshopefw@comcast.net

LENTEN SERVICE

Where: Trinity Episcopal Church, 611 West Berry St.

When: Saturday, February 28th, 9:00am until noon

CASINO NIGHT

Who: Eagles #248

Where: 4940 Bluffton Road

Why: Proceeds to “Make A Wish” charity

When: March 13th, 1-7pm

$10 buys $500 worth of chips-you can buy more.  Auction follows. Bid with whatever you’ve accumulated.  If you don’t want to gamble, buy chips for the auction.  Top prize is an autographed football from Superbowl XXXVIII.

CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH T-BALL

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

Where: At the church located at 6301 Winchester Rd.

Register your child ages 5-7 Saturday, April 3rd or April 10th, 9am to noon at the church

WESTWOOD LANES BOWLING BENEFIT

What: Bowling benefit for those suffering from Crohn’s disease

Where: Westwood Lanes, 2400 West Jefferson Blvd.

When: March 13th

For more information or to register for the event, call 1-800-332-6029

SUMMER CAMP AND OPPORTUNITIES FAIR

What: Canterbury School Opportunities Fair

When: Sunday, March 7th, from noon until 4pm

Where: Jorgensen Family YMCA, 10313 Aboite Center Road

The event is free and open to all in Fort Wayne and surrounding communities and is co-sponsored by WPTA-TV 21 and the Jorgensen Family YMCA.  For more information contact Monica Nixon at 260-436-8786 ext. 2030

TRAP AND SKEET SHOOT

Where: Southwest Conservation Club

When: Sunday, February 29, 12:30pm until close

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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

ALLEN COUNTY

COURTHOUSE OPEN TO VIEW

When: Beginning February 1st, 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.

FREE PERSONAL TAX COUNSELING AND PREPARATION

AARP Tax-Aide Program for the 2004 tax season will provide free personal income tax counseling and tax form preparation to middle and low-income tax payers, with special attention to those 60 and older.

Those seeking tax assistance should bring their last tax return, real estate tax paid receipt, and all 2003 tax forms W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, 1099-INT, 1099B, 1099-MISC, SSA-1099, and RRB-1099’s with them.

There will be five locations in the Southwest quadrant:

(1) Fort Wayne Community Center, 233 West Main Street, Monday thru Friday, 8:30 to 12:30, February 5 to April 15

(2) Aboite Library, 5630 Coventry Lane 12 noon to 4pm, February 2 to April 12

(3) Shawnee Library 5600 Noll Dr., Wednesdays 11-3pm, February 4 to April 14

(4) Waynedale Library, 2200 L. Huntington Rd., Tuesday noon to 4pm, February 3 to April 13

(5) Hessen Cassel Library, (moved to) League for the Blind, 5821 S. Anthony Blvd., Tuesdays 9- 1pm, February 3 to April 13

SOUTHSIDE BUSINESS GROUP

Where: Atz Ice Cream Shoppe, 211 E. Tillman

When: every 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. Ray McCune, Waynedale News

FOX ISLAND SEEKING HISTORICAL ROOTS

This is an on-going event.  Fox Island County Park is seeking people who can help us learn more about the history of the land.  We would like to know who was here, what people did, what they saw and heard, and more.  If you remember what was here before Fox Island became a county park, or know someone who does, please contact us at 449-3180.  Bob Dispenza and Sarah Hendricks eagerly await your stories.  You can also write to us here at the park: 7324 Yohne Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46809.  Help us preserve our historical heritage.  We hope to hear from you soon.

BIRD OBSERVATION

Where: Fox Island, Yohne Road

When: Saturdays & Sundays from 9am-noon

More infor: Call Jodi Leamon, 449-3180

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 7-7:30am

Call 747-2637 for information.

GOLDEN KIWANIS

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

SUNRISE TO SUNSET

What: Hiking, cross-country skiing, bird watching

Where: Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Road

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

AMERICAN RED CROSS

What: Blood Donation

Where: 1212 East California Road

When: Mon 11:30am-7pm, Tues-Thurs 11:30am-6pm, Fri & Sat 8am-noon

For more information or appointments, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE. Walk-ins Welcome!

HOMEWORK

QUESTIONS!

Who: Middle & High School students

What: Math and science homework

Where: Allen County Public Library Young Adult Services, 900 Webster St

When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays from 6-8pm

For More Info: 421-1255

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

ST. THERESE BINGO

When: Tuesdays

Where: 2304 Lower Huntington Road

Early Birds: 6:30pm

Regular Bingo: 7pm

SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST CLUB “Friend of Youth”

When: Every Tuesday 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

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.

AMERICAN RED CROSS IN NEED OF DISASTER VOLUNTEERS

Who: The American Red Cross of Northeast Indiana

What: Immediate need for volunteers for the Single Family Disaster Team in Allen County

The Single Family Disaster Team is responsible for assisting families forced from their homes by disasters such as fires, floods or winter storms. The Single Family Disaster team works with families to meet their immediate needs such as food, clothing and shelter.

Disaster Team members are on-call a minimum of one week every other month.  All disaster training is offered at no cost, and books and supplies are provided. For more information about joining the Single Family Disaster Team, call the American Red Cross of Northeast Indiana at 1-800-513-2599, ext. 0 or (260) 484-9336, ext. 0

FREE HEALTH SCREENING

Who: The National Kidney Foundation of Indiana, in conjunction with Parkview Woman’s Health Center

What: Screening for high blood pressure, diabetes and kidney disease

Where: Parkview Woman’s Health Center, 1123 Parkview Plaza Drive, Suite 200

When: March 15th, 2004, from 1pm to 7:30pm

Please call 260-672-6500 for an appointment

ROLLING THUNDER

What: Rolling Thunder Meeting

Where: AMVETS Post 33

When: 3rd Sunday 11:34 am

ELMHURST LITTLE LEAGUE SIGNUPS

Elmhurst Little League will have baseball and girl’s softball signups on Saturday, 28th, from 9:00am to 2:00pm at the Southwest Fire District Station, 7100 Old Trail Road.  Please bring a copy of the player’s birth certificate and proof of residency (utility bill, driver’s license).  Elmhurst Little League offers baseball and softball programs for girls and boys age 5-18.  Registration fees: T-ball (age 5-6) $25; Prep (age 6-8) $80; Minor (age 8-12) $80; Major (age 9-12) $80; Junior (age13-14) $80; Senior (age 15-16) $80; any Big League (age 17-18) will be referred to District 10 for team information.  Fundraiser information and product will also be distributed at registration.  Questions?  Call Pat Lee 672-8099 or Julie Crouch 747-2921.

For registration fees there is a $120 limit for a 2-player family and a $140 limit for a 3+ player family.  Senior League registration fee is $100 (no fundraiser for this league).  Fees are payable at registration.