South & Southwest Fort Wayne Indiana News
Retired NBA star and former Little Brother, Brad Miller, hosted the 15th Annual Brad Miller Gala, Auction, and Golf Outing to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters. The three-part event began on Saturday, August 25, 2018 with a Gala and Auction held at the Memorial Coliseum, A Sunday Classic Golf Outing
3 bushels of apples have been peeled, sliced and wrapped in fresh dough, creating 400 seasonal desserts you can only get once a year in Waynedale: ready-to-bake apple dumplings, assembled by Waynedale Chapter 600 of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Waynedale Worthy Matron Marylou Blinn says the tradition
Mildred C. Steenman, 100, of Fort Wayne, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018 at St. Anne Home. She was born June 20, 1918 in Fort Wayne to the late Clemence and Clara (Hake) Wyss. She worked at General Electric during WWII, where she met her husband, Joseph. She then worked as a homemaker, raising
ELMHURST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
2908 Kelmar Dr.
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
(260) 747-6412
Regular Worship Times:
Sunday School 9:30a
Sunday Morning Worship 10:30a
Sunday Evening Service 6p
“Hour of Power” Wednesday 7p
Sunday School For All Ages
BISHOP LUERS 60TH ANNIVERSARY HOMECOMING
When: Fri. Sept. 14
Where: Bishop Luers HS,
Add’l: Events open with the celebration of Mass at 4:30 p.m. After Mass, the Distinguished Knight Award recipients will be announced. A tailgate dinner will be available at 5:30 p.m. The highlight
Saint Aloysius hosted its first Farmers Market on Saturday, August 18, 2018. What a fun idea brought to fruition on this sunny morning in late summer! Parishioners donated freshly picked produce from their gardens while others brought homemade bakery items. Some made salsa, honey, crafts, and much
A fundraiser will be held in Fort Wayne on Saturday, September 22nd, with doors opening at 6:00 p.m. The Fort Wayne Sport Club, located at 3102 Ardmore Ave in Fort Wayne, will host the event. Come join in on the fun and enjoy the first ever Kickin’ Casino Night & Silent Auction from 7:00 —
Dear Waynedale Community,
It is such a privilege and blessing that I have been called to serve as Administrator for Englewood Health and Rehab! It is great to be back at home in Fort Wayne!
A little bit about me: I was born in Fort Wayne and raised in New Haven, IN where I graduated from New Haven High
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 241 was honored to have, Lauren Berta, one of the delegates that they sent to Hoosier Girls State, to speak at our monthly meeting on Monday Sept. 10th.
She talked about how her experience at Hoosier Girls State enhanced her understanding of how U.S. government works.
WAYNEDALE HAULING SERVICES
Here for all of your hauling and clean-up needs.
Thanks,
Mike
260-750-2830
ASSOCIATION GARAGE SALE – PHEASANT RUN
Where: Pheasant Run Addition
When: Saturday, Oct. 6, 9a- 4p
Add’l: Behind Wayne High School, off Dunkleberg Road. Some sales also on Friday.
DAN’S ALL
For the past 15 years, the skies had been relatively clear for the annual Waynedale Community Picnic, but this year, the organizers and volunteers faced huge downpours until around noon. For the organizers of the Picnic, event cancelation is just not a viable option because of the huge number of people
New study shows that hands-free technology can still leave drivers distracted and deadly on the road.
New laws in states like Florida are seeking to make ‘texting while driving’ a primary offense. This means that police officers will be able to pull over motorists if they see them texting.
“Currently,
PEACE EVANGELICAL
LUTHERAN CHURCH
www.PeaceLutheranfw.org
4900 Fairfield Ave.
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 744-3869
Worship Times:
Sun. 9a
Bible Class
Sun. 10:30a
JOIN OUR CATERING TEAM!
Business is GREAT! Lighted Gardens is currently looking for “people pleasers” to join our locally owned Catering Company. Positions available for Prep Cooks, Servers, Catering Attendants and Bartenders. Candidates should be well groomed, reliable and have adequate
On September 2, 1932 the first Waynedale Newspaper rolled off the presses. Since then, The Waynedale News continues to be the messenger and community information hub. With the increase in social media use and the decline of newspapers world-wide, The Waynedale News continues to be something that many
Roanoke’s Cottage Event Center brings back a pair of spectacular keyboardists, each with a long list of credentials, for a fundraiser benefitting Riley Hospital for Children. The event is scheduled for Friday, September 21st, with the show beginning at 7:30 PM.
The concert will feature a varied assortment
Mariana Sweat born May 4, 2018. Front row (l-r): Charles and Joan Klenke – Great-Great-Grand Parents Back row (l-r):Dawn Anders – Grandmother, Sue Sweat – Mother, Dianne Diehl – Great Grandmother; all of Huntington.
Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry will be holding its annual Dinner & Auction on Saturday, September 8th, 2018, at Middaugh Hall (DeKalb County Fairgrounds) in Auburn, Indiana. This event will consist of a buffet-style dinner catered by Dutch Heritage, raffles, silent auction, and live auction. All
Southwest Honey Co. recently completed a 2-year USDA study designed to evaluate changes residents hope to make to benefit pollinators, local growers and the environment. The organization accomplished this through an innovative pollinator appreciation program that took a hands-on approach to teaching
It seems hard to imagine that autumn will soon be upon us with its sunny days and low humidity (doesn’t that sound good?). So it is time to be thinking about refurbishing your summer plantings with the beautiful colors of fall. Plants can be planted directly in the ground or in containers. Your
The annual Tox-Away Day event held on the first Saturday after Labor Day is an event of the past. Residents can now properly dispose of their household hazardous waste (HHW) products every Tuesday.
The Allen County Department of Environmental Management (ACDEM) expanded the program in July to fulfill
Elizabeth A. Ormiston, 77, passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018 at her home. She was the daughter of the late John W. and Nellie L. Cochran. She was a graduate of International Business College and was a full time homemaker. She was employed by Walden Books for a short time. Surviving are her husband,
This September, Indiana will host events for all ages as part of the 23rd annual statewide celebration of archaeology.
Archaeology Month provides an opportunity to learn about the scientific study of historic or prehistoric peoples and their culture in Indiana. Hoosier history buffs can meet archaeologists
LIGONIER MARSHMALLOW FESTIVAL
When: Aug. 31 – Sept. 3
Where: Ligonier, Indiana
Add’l: A Fun Friendly Family Event. Rides, Food and Performances. Splash Pad is open all weekend. A Fireworks display at Kennry Park At Dusk, on Friday, Aug 31. The Grand Parade will be on Labor
“Everybody deserves a chance!” That’s the philosophy behind a new Fort Wayne company that helps job-challenged individuals become qualified for employment. A Chance Re-Employment and Training Agency, LLC, recently was launched by local entrepreneur Stephanie Martin, MBA, MHA, to fill a void