COMMUNITY CALENDAR 11/27/2002

YMCA BASKETBALL LEAGUE REGISTRATION

Who: Southeast Family YMCA

What: Pre-K-8th Grade YMCA Basketball league Registration

When: Saturday, November 23, 2002 from 10am to 12noon

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Where: Southeast YMCA, 5125 Werling Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46806

Info: Call the ‘Y’ at 447-4567

Game Sites: Southeast Family YMCA, New Haven and Harlan.  Games start the week of January 6, 2003.

FORT WAYNE WRITER’S FORUM

For prose, poetry, and drama writers.  Talkabouts, share, network, Tuesday, December 3, 2002 at 7pm at the Towne House, 2209 St. Joe Center Road.  Since new construction is taking place at the Towne House, and the front entrance is temporarily gone, if new, please check for information.  Call Trudy at 260-482-9362.

FREE MATH & SCIENCE HOMEWORK HELP OFFERED BY ROSE-HULMAN COLLEGE

Just call 1-800-ASK-ROSE; between 7PM and 10pm, Sunday through Thursday from September through May (The Homework Hotline is closed during Rose-Hulman’s holiday and quarter breaks.)  This service is FREE and is available to any student grades 6 – 12 who need math or science homework help.  Have your homework assignment, a textbook (if available), paper, pen or pencil, and a calculator (if needed).  The tutors will not give you the answer to your problem but they are trained to ask the right questions to help students analyze the problems and find their own solutions.

FORT WAYNE ART SOURCE

(Non-Profit Gallery and Learning Center)

2812 Lower Huntington Road – Waynedale, IN 46809 – 260-447-8550

E-mail address: FWArtsource@aol.com

GALLERY HOURS: GALLERY, OPEN FREE TO THE PUBLIC

Mondays: 12noon to 5pm       Tuesdays: 12noon to 5pm

Wednesdays: 12noon-8pm       Thursdays: 12noon-8pm

Fridays: 10am-5pm            Saturdays: 10am-2pm

Sundays: 1pm-4pm

FLAG HISTORY AND ETIQUETTE BOOK AVAILABLE THROUGH THE BOY SCOUTS

The book entitled YOUR FLAG is available through the 2002 Boy Scouts of America Official Retail Catalog.  Learn the proud history and etiquette of the American flag.  This book has new illustrations and information throughout.  Order catalog #Z33188A.  The cost is $8.95 plus tax.  The book is also available in the Boy Scout shop at the Anthony Wayne Area Scout office/training center, 8315 W. Jefferson, Fort Wayne, IN 46804.  American flags are also available.  For prices and information call Janice at 432-9593.

ELMHURST HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF ’82

Can you believe it has been 20 years since walking off the stage at the Memorial Coliseum with your diploma in hand?  Well believe it, a 20-year class reunion is being planned for November 30, 2002.  We are in the painstaking process of locating all of our fellow graduates so if you have not been contacted personally or if you have any leads of graduates that you have stayed in contact with, please contact Chris Baker-Stevens at 260-625-6432 or send an e-mail to ehs82reunion2002@yahoo.com

GIVE A GIFT

There’s one gift you can give that doesn’t require a manual, programming or even batteries.  In fact it won’t cost you a dime.  You can give the gift of life by choosing to become an organ donor.  The National Kidney Foundation of Indiana (KNFI) is encouraging all Americans to get into the true spirit of giving by simply signing a donor card and discussing their wishes with their family.

There are more than 78,000 men, women, and children in need of a life-saving organ in the U.S. with nearly 800 awaiting a transplant in Indiana.  If every American chose to become an organ donor, this waiting list could be wiped out forever.  Sign a donor card; it may be the one gift that could change someone’s life.  For more information or to receive your free organ donor card, call 1-800-382-9971.

CHRISTMAS HOUSE WALK

Who: Bluffton Psi Iota Xi

What: Christmas House Walk 2002

When: Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8 from 2pm to 5pm

Where: 3 beautiful homes in the Bluffton and Markle area are decorated for the holidays.

Cost: $5 in advance and $6 at the door.  Purchase tickets in Bluffton at Nowak’s Hallmark, The Antique and Collectible Mall and in Markle at The Village Salon.

Why: Money raised from this project is used in the Wells County area for community projects specifically in the areas of art, music speech, and hearing.

Information: Contact Nancy Leitz at 824-9643 days, and 824-4607 evenings.

THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER: A MUSICAL

Who: First Presbyterian Theater

What: A truly original holiday musical.

When: Special Preview Performance, Thursday, December 5 at 8pm, Fridays & Saturdays, 8pm, December 6,7,13,14,20,21,- Sundays, 2pm, December 8,15,22

Where: 300 West Wayne Street

Cost: Preview Performance-all tickets – $5

Regular Performances: General Admission $15

Seniors (over 60) or Young Audience (under 23) $13

CRAFT SHOW

The 8th grade class from Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School, Decatur, is planning a trip to Washington, DC in May 2003.  In order to defray cost, the class is sponsoring a craft show on December 7, 2002.  So, enjoy a Saturday of holiday shopping at the 10th Annual Wyneken Craft Show, December 7, 2002 from 9am to 3pm.  The event will include a taste tempting “Cookie Corner” featuring homemade cookies.  Lunch will be available for a modest price.  Wyneken is conveniently located 7 miles north of Decatur and 11 miles south of Fort Wayne on US Highway 27.  The Craft Show is sponsored by the Wyneken 8th grade with proceeds to benefit their spring trip to Washington DC.

MUSIC AT ST. PETER’S

The Fort Wayne Mannerchor-Damenchor, under the direction of Mr. Thomas Rememschneider conductor, will be performing a German Christmas Concert at St. Peter’s Catholic Church on Sunday, December 15, 2002 beginning at 4pm.  The Church is located at 500 E. De Wald Street.  This concert is a part of the “Music at St. Peter’s series.  If you enjoy German Christmas music, please join us for this traditional free concert.

VISITING NURSE SERVICE & HOSPICE’S 17TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL TREE CEREMONY

The recently renovated Baker Street Train Station will be the setting for the 17th annual Holiday Memorial Tree presented by Visiting Nurse Service and Hospice on Sunday, December 1st at 5pm.  The memorial service and tree lighting ceremony offer an opportunity for friends and family to remember and honor a departed loved one with a light on the Holiday Memorial Tree.  A $15 donation not only places a light on the tree but also supports hospice care for terminally ill patients and their families in Fort Wayne and northeast Indiana.  For more information about the event or to find out more about hospice care, contact Visiting Nurse Service and Hospice at 260-435-3222.

WALK TO BETHLEHEM

Who: First Christian Church

What: Walk To Bethlehem – Groups will begin the 20 minute journey every 10 minutes.  The last group begins at 8:10pm.  We will journey into five scenes of the nativity complete with live animals and real characters as we travel outside around the church building.  Then we will go into fellowship hall to experience the bustling Marketplace of Bethlehem complete with spice and bread vendors, Roman soldiers, a census taker and other characters of the time.  Finally we will go to the sanctuary to see a breath-taking display of over 200 nativities from all over the world, featuring the collections of Fontanini, the Krider Collection, the Sauder Collection, sets from Dove’s Nest and All Saint’s plus much more.  Additional display times for the nativities will be each afternoon on the 13th and 14th from 2pm until 4pm.

When: December 13th and 14th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Where: 4800 South Calhoun Street

Cost: Offerings are accepted but not required.

CRAFT FEST

Who: St. Therese Church

What: St. Therese Holiday Craft Fest – craft vendors, luncheon of homemade soups and sandwiches, raffle, delicious baked goods, and FREE gift wrapping.

When: Saturday, November 23, 2002 from 8:30am to 2:30pm

Where: St. Therese Parish Hall

CRAFTERS WANTED

Crafters wanted for the bazaar at New Haven United Methodist Church on Saturday, December 7, 2002 from 9am to 3pm.  Tables are available for $25.  Call Becky Hayes 749-1711, Mary McMaken at 657-1309, or the church office at 749-9565.

CRAFTERS WANTED

Moeller Road Wesleyan Church is seeking crafters for its Saturday, December 7, 2002 Christmas Craft Show, held at the church between the hours of 9am and 3pm.  Spaces with or without tables are available.  8-foot tables are $30.  For additional information call Deb Heath at 493-2126.

CALLING ALL CRAFTERS

Vendor tables are still available for Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School’s annual craft show to be held on December 7, 2002.  Wyneken is located just 7 miles north of Decatur and 11 miles south of Fort Wayne at 11565 N. US Highway 27.  Contact Judy Werling at 639-6132 or Shirley Drier at 547-4419 for more information.

E.M.S. TRAINING

The Washington Township Fire Department will be holding a course to qualify students as Emergency Medical Technicians beginning December 17, 2002.   The class is open to anyone who is 18 years of age before May 1, 2003 and older who is interested in pursuing a career in the emergency medical or fire service fields.  Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6p-10pm, and the cost is $420, which includes textbook.  Some employers and volunteer fire organizations offset this cost.  Applications can be obtained from the Washington Township Fire Station, 1834 West Wallen Road, just west of Lima Road.  For information, contact the department at 449-3671.  This class is on a first-come first-served basis, so applications should be filled out as soon as possible.

BAZAAR

Who: New Haven United Methodist Women

What: Holiday Fantasies Bazaar – Professional Arts & Crafts, cookies by the pound, baked goods, ala carte luncheon from 11am to 1pm

When: Saturday, December 7, 2002 from 9am to 3pm

Where: New Haven United Methodist Church, 630 Lincoln Hwy. East,New Haven, Indiana

Info: Crafter tables available for $25 call Becky Hayes at 749-1711 or Mary McMaken at 657-1309.

BAZAAR

Who: Waynedale Elementary School

What: Craft Bazaar

When: Saturday, December 14, 2002 from 9am to 2pm

Where: 7201 Elzey Street – located off Lower Huntington Road at the corner of Old Trail Road and McArthur Drive

Info: Lunch available – Handicap accessible – For vendor information contact Billie Uffelman at 478-1068

CHRISTKINDEL MARKT OF FORT WAYNE –

November 29 to December 1, 2002 at Freiman Square is looking for artisans, crafters and merchants to participate in this “Old World” event.  For market stands rental call: 260-747-2592 or 260-432-6495.  Entry deadline is October 31, 2002.

CHRISTKINDEL MARKT

A new Fort Wayne tradition with Old World Charm!  Market stands that offer goods such as food, drink, and holiday gift items, decorations and more will await you in Freiman Square on Thanksgiving weekend.  The market stands will be beautifully decorated and at night the festive lighting will add to the charm of outdoor market shopping.  Music and entertainment will remind you of days gone by and will transport you into a wonderland of tradition.  Sponsored by the German Heritage Society Inc. and the Fort Wayne Maennerchor Inc. the Christkindel Markt will become a favorite event during the holiday season.  Dates: November 29 and 30, December 1, 2002.  An up-scale holiday event with something for everyone.  If you are interested in being part of this FIRST EVER Fort Wayne Christkindel Markt contact us at: 260-747-2592 (Voicemail).

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST CELEBRATES 100TH

Everyone is invited to attend the 100th annual Thanksgiving Day Service at First Church of Christ Scientist, 4242 Buesching Drive – south off State Road 37 (Stellhorn Road), between Hobson and Reed Roads, on November 28th at 10am.  The Thanksgiving Day Service includes reading the Thanksgiving Proclamation of the President of the United States, reading from the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, and the giving of testimonies of gratitude and healing.

WANTED: VOLUNTEERS TO HELP TAXPAYERS

AARP Tax-Aide Program, the country’s largest volunteer tax preparation service, needs your help.  In 2002, AARP Tax-Aide volunteers helped 1.7 million middle and low income tax taxpayers with their federal and state tax returns.  We expect an even busier tax season in 2003 so we need additional volunteers.  After training, counselors are assigned to sites in Allen County such as, Waynedale Library.  The volunteers are asked to work a minimum of forty (40) hours during the tax season (February 3 to April 15, 2003.  For volunteer information, please call Virgil Guegard at 260-747-3256 or Bill Knoor at 260-484-5654.

FESTIVAL OF GINGERBREAD

Who: History Center

What: Festival of Gingerbread – Museum – gift shop – cookie house

When: Mon.-Thur. 9am to 5 Fri. 9am to 8pm – Sat. & Sun. 12noon to 5pm from November 29 to December 13, 2002

Where: 302 East Berry Street

Cost: Adults-$5, Children (4-14)-$2, Seniors-$3

Info: School Groups? Call Leanne Mensing at 485-0290

FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER

Who: Fort Wayne Rescue Mission

What: Annual FREE Thanksgiving Dinner

When: Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, 2002 from 12noon to 3pm

Where: 301 West Superior Street, (between Harrison and Ewing) – Use multi-purpose room entrance on Superior Street – Carryouts may enter under the green awning on the east side of the building.

Why: So that people who might go hungry on this special day will instead be treated to turkey, ham, and all the trimmings.

Info: No reservations needed – everyone in the Fort Wayne area is welcome to attend.

ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY WAYNDALE BRANCH SCHEDULE

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME – Mondays, November 25,  and Tuesdays, November 26, 2002 at 10:30am.  Children under the age of 5 are encouraged to attend a story time designed with them in mind.

YUMMERS, STORY HALF HOUR, ALL ABOUT FOOD Thursday, November 21, 7pm to 7:30pm.  Family story time about food and naturally we will have a snack.

HOT WHEELS RACES – Saturday, November, 23, 2002 from 2:30pm to 4:30pm.  Girls and boys, age 5-10, race your hot wheels or matchbox cars on the Waynedale track.

ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY ABOITE BRANCH SCHEDULE

MINIATURE MAYHEM – GAME DAYS – Tuesdays, November 26, 2002 at 4pm.  Young Adults are invited to join us each Tuesday afternoon for some fun, as we play Euchre, Risk, Hearts, Monopoly, or another of your favorite games.

BABIES AND BOOKS – Mondays, November 25, 2002 at 10:30am.  Bring your babies (newborn-24 months) along for an hour of fun songs, rhymes, and play.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME Tuesdays, November 26, and Thursdays, November 21 at 10:30am.  Preschoolers, age 3 through Kindergarten, join us for a special story time created just for you.

TODDLER TIME – Wednesdays, November 27,  2002 at 10:30am.  Children ages 2 & 3 enjoy a special story time with stories, songs, crafts, and much more, just for you.