Fort Wayne Community Schools will kick off its annual free summer meal program at the Allen County Public Library with a community celebration on the Library Plaza. The free event is open to the public and will feature free food, giveaways, games, . . .
The Allen County Board of Commissioners were joined by community members and horse enthusiasts from across the region at the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for the new Allen County Equestrian Course located on E. Paulding Road.
Lynn Sroufe, Board . . .
ARCH Inc. partners this year with Historic South Wayne Neighborhood Association to present the 2024 Historic Home & Garden Tour in the South Wayne Historic District, June 22, 2024. The ten tour homes and bonus garden will be open from 10 a.m. to . . .
Introducing: Storm and Cindy (females) and Tom and River (males).
Under the unapproving, watchful eye of peregrine falcon parents Jamie (father) and Moxie (mother), the four chicks were removed from the nest box atop Indiana Michigan Power Center on . . .
Governor Eric J. Holcomb joined Indiana Secretary of Commerce David Rosenberg and executives of Google (NYSE: GOOG) to announce plans to establish a new $2 billion data center in Fort Wayne, powering the company’s AI innovations and growing Google . . .
The City of Fort Wayne is proud to introduce Data Fort Wayne, a new website that allows the public to easily access data about Fort Wayne’s neighborhoods.
Data Fort Wayne is provided by the City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division so . . .
MOUNT CALVARY
LUTHERAN CHURCH
www.mtcfw.org
1819 Reservation Drive
Fort Wayne, IN 46819
(260) 747-4121
Worship Times:
Worship Sundays 9:30am
Bible Study Sundays 10:45am
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RUMMAGE SALE
& BAKE SALE
May 23: 8am-7pm; May 24: 8am-4pm; May 25: 8am-1pm (bag sale).
Mount Calvary is downsizing and will have many items for sale including childcare and preschool items, toys, clothes, household items, home decor, filing cabinets, office items, furniture, books, and church items. Our childcare and preschool is closing on May 31. 1819 Reservation Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46819.
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CHILD CARE & PRESCHOOL
When: Open 6-6, Mon-Fri. Where: Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 1819 Reservation Dr.
Add’l: Infants through age 5. Before/After School Care.
Contact: 747-4121 x1
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HOLY SCRIPTURE
LUTHERAN CHURCH
www.HolyScriptureFW.org
8811 Kinnerk Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46819
(260) 478-1717
Worship Times: Sun. 9:30a
Adult & Children
Bible Studies 11a
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MESSAGE SERIES: RESURRECTION REALITY
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AVALON CHURCH
www.AvalonMC.com
1212 Lower Huntington Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46819
(260) 747-1531
Worship Times:
Sunday 9am & 10:30am
9am – Children’s Programming (birth to 5-year-olds)
10:30am – Children’s Programming (all ages)
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AVALON SCUBA
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
When: June 3-7, 2024
Where: Avalon Church 1212 Lower Huntington Raod
Who: Kids ages 3 years-5th grad
Add’l: Don’t miss the boat on this exciting week of games, crafts, music, stories and more and we learn about the deep love of Jesus! It’s going to be a fin-tastic week! www.avalonmc.com/vbs
Cost: $15
Contact: msmith@avalonmc.com
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CELEBRATE RECOVERY
When: Every Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm Children’s programming at 1500 Lwr Huntington Rd.
Add’l: All are welcome to this faith based, confidential, recovery program that will help you overcome your hurts, habits, or hangups.
Cost: Free
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PEACE EVANGELICAL
LUTHERAN CHURCH
www.PeaceLutheranfw.org
4900 Fairfield Ave.
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 744-3869
Worship Times:
Sun. 9a, Wed. 6:30p
Bible Class Sun. 10:30a
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OSSIAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
www.ossianumc.org
201 W. Mill Street
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 622-4326
Worship Times:
Sunday 9am Worship & Children’s Sunday School, and Childcare
10:15am Fellowship Time & Adult Sunday School
Pastor: Rev. David Herr
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FATHER’S DAY EVENTS
When: June 16, 2024
Where: Ossian United Methodist Church
Add’l: The Northmen and Kathy will be doing a special service at 9 a.m. and there will also be a “Unique Tie” contest for the guys.
Contact: 260-622-4326
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WAYNEDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
www.WaynedaleUMC.com
2501 Church Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
(260) 747-7424
office.waynedaleumc@gmail.com
Worship Times:
Sunday 9:45 a.m.
Childcare is available.
Sunday School at 11:00 a.m.
Weekday Preschool for 2-5 year olds, 260-241-6683
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FOOD BANK HOURS
When: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 9-11am
Where: address above, Door #1
We are here to help, serve and pray with you. Do you care about people and want to volunteer? Call to learn how to join our team! 747-7424
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Petty Officer 2nd Class William Wemhoff, a native of Decatur, Indiana, serves in Japan aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship, USS Blue Ridge.
Wemhoff graduated from Bellmont High School in 2021.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar . . .
Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control urgently needs foster families for a record number of kittens at their shelter. Currently, 64 families are caring for 278 cats/kittens. Fostering is free and includes all supplies and medical care. Foster families provide a temporary home until the kittens are ready for adoption. Apply online.
MASONRY
Brick Repair, Foundation Tuck, Pointing, Chimneys, & Basements.
No job too small!
Licensed & Insured
260-432-3445
SPRING CLEANUP
Lawn mowing pressure washing snow removal leaf removal junk removal 260-418-6653
15TH ANNUAL
OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET & BAZAAR
Vendors Wanted
American Legion #241 Auxiliary
Saturday June 8th, 2024
9 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Space $15 tables $5 or bring your own
Reservations: 260-431-7183 or 260-750-8021
Vendors Keep All Their Proceeds
Our Proceeds to: Veterans & Families, Local Charities
Public Welcome!
Come & Enjoy!
HIRING LAB TECHNICIAN
Hott Family Dentistry is seeking a qualified lab technician. Experience preferred. Forward resume to blufftondentaldds@gmail.com or P.O. Box 432 Bluffton, IN. 46714.
GARAGE SALE
Thursday, June 6, 8-5pm
Friday, June 7, 8-5 pm
Sat., June 8, 8 – noon
704 Snowfall Road
YOUR AD HERE!
Classified Ads are $20 for first 25 words. 50 cents per word after. Stop by The Waynedale News office or online at waynedalenews.com. Classifieds MUST be paid in full before paper deadline.
WINDOW & GUTTER CLEANING
For professional cleaning. Call today and ask for William. 260-278-1744
RN TOENAIL TRIMMING
Save yourself or your family from the worries and risks of trimming your toenails.
– Thick or overgrown nails often require the use of specialized instruments.
Call 705-2921 for an appointment.
Ken Sorg, RN
Sorg Senior Foot Care LLC
5800 Fairfield Avenue
Suite 117, Fort Wayne
HIRING DENTAL ASSISTANT
Hott Family Dentistry is seeking a qualified expanded functions dental assistant. Experience preferred. Forward resume to blufftondentaldds@gmail.com or P.O. Box 432 Bluffton, IN. 46714.
HIRING PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANTS/ AIDES
Employer’s Name: Compassionate Health Services LLC
Job Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Job Title: Personal Care Attendants/Aides
Job Duties: Assisting with Activities of Daily Living such as monitoring of health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, or ambulation of patient in their individual homes as a well as group home setting. May include medical administration reminders monitoring and reporting change in health status to nurse.
Job Requirements: HS Diploma/GED; Successful completion of a written skills test and competency evaluation.
Active on Indiana Aide Registry and in good standing.
Minimum of six (6) months work experience in a supervised setting, preferably health care facility. Demonstrated ability to read, write, and follow a written Plan of Care. Must be CPR certified.
Must have valid driver’s license and current car insurance.
How to apply: Direct applicants only. No calls or faxes please. Mail resume, cover letter, and 3 references to: Compassionate Health Services LLC, c/o Mayokun Adeyale, 6720 East State Boulevard Fort Wayne, Indiana 46815.
Turnstone announced the talent acts that will be performing during the third annual “Center Stage: Fort Wayne’s Premier Talent Show” held at The Clyde Theatre. Audiences can expect to see a variety of talents including singing, dancing, and band . . .
4th District Councilman Dr. Scott Myers and the City of Fort Wayne invite you to share your vision for the Waynedale Community at an upcoming Town Hall.
The event will take place on Saturday, June 15, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Waynedale United Methodist . . .
Sixth grade Girl Scout Cadette, Evah, recently completed the GS Breathe Journey and set out to execute a concluding Take Action Project that would serve Fox Island County Park, on Saturday, May 4th, 2024.
Specifically, a Take Action Project involves . . .
For all of the games we saw, and those we missed.
Our secret crushes, and those we kissed.
For the good times & the bad.
Our rivalries and the friends we had.
Filing through the halls in masses.
We got our stuff and went to classes.
How . . .
Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne and Warsaw is joining the statewide system in offering free classes to students in grades 9 through 12 this summer. These courses may be used for exploration and earning an Ivy Tech certification or degree.
Courses . . .
After a year of gathering public input, meetings and development, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation has released a draft of the Fort Wayne 2024 Park System Comprehensive Plan. The draft is available to view online here: engage.cityoffortwayne.org/fort-wayne-parks-and-recreation-comprehensive-plan . . .
Waynedale United Methodist Church has announced a day of community celebration and creativity on Sunday, June 2. The event will feature an art show by the DOTS (Drawing On The Spirit) art program and a lively parking lot party with free ice cream and . . .
The Siege of Fort Wayne 1812 will take place at the Old Fort on Spy Run Avenue Saturday – Sunday, June 8-9, 2024. Historic Fort Wayne, Inc. will host the event. During the War of 1812, the second of the American military forts built in this area . . .
Little River Wetlands Project, a local nonprofit focused on wetlands conservation, has named Cammy Sutter as its new Executive Director.
Sutter brings decades of experience in nonprofit leadership and fundraising, as well as a passion for land conservation. . . .
The Allen County Public Library welcomed media, donors, and families to celebrate the new Pontiac Branch StoryScape at a grand opening on Tuesday, April 30. Pontiac is the newest ACPL StoryScape location and builds on the success of similar spaces . . .
MOUNT CALVARY
LUTHERAN CHURCH
www.mtcfw.org
1819 Reservation Drive
Fort Wayne, IN 46819
(260) 747-4121
Worship Times:
Worship Sundays 9:30am
Bible Study Sundays 10:45am
. . .
RUMMAGE SALE
& BAKE SALE
May 23: 8am-7pm; May 24: 8am-4pm; May 25: 8am-1pm (bag sale).
Mount Calvary is downsizing and will have many items for sale including childcare and preschool items, toys, clothes, household items, home decor, filing cabinets, office items, furniture, books, and church items. Our childcare and preschool is closing on May 31. 1819 Reservation Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46819.
. . .
CHILD CARE & PRESCHOOL
When: Open 6-6, Mon-Fri. Where: Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 1819 Reservation Dr.
Add’l: Infants through age 5. Before/After School Care.
Contact: 747-4121 x1
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HOLY SCRIPTURE
LUTHERAN CHURCH
www.HolyScriptureFW.org
8811 Kinnerk Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46819
(260) 478-1717
Worship Times: Sun. 9:30a
Adult & Children
Bible Studies 11a
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MESSAGE SERIES: RESURRECTION REALITY
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AVALON CHURCH
www.AvalonMC.com
1212 Lower Huntington Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46819
(260) 747-1531
Worship Times:
Sunday 9am & 10:30am
9am – Children’s Programming (birth to 5-year-olds)
10:30am – Children’s Programming (all ages)
. . .
AVALON SCUBA
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
When: June 3-7, 2024
Where: Avalon Church 1212 Lower Huntington Raod
Who: Kids ages 3 years-5th grad
Add’l: Don’t miss the boat on this exciting week of games, crafts, music, stories and more and we learn about the deep love of Jesus! It’s going to be a fin-tastic week! www.avalonmc.com/vbs
Cost: $15
Contact: msmith@avalonmc.com
. . .
CELEBRATE RECOVERY
When: Every Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm Children’s programming at 1500 Lwr Huntington Rd.
Add’l: All are welcome to this faith based, confidential, recovery program that will help you overcome your hurts, habits, or hangups.
Cost: Free
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OSSIAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
www.ossianumc.org
201 W. Mill Street
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 622-4326
Worship Times:
Sunday 9am Worship & Children’s Sunday School, and Childcare
10:15am Fellowship Time & Adult Sunday School
Pastor: Rev. David Herr
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PEACE EVANGELICAL
LUTHERAN CHURCH
www.PeaceLutheranfw.org
4900 Fairfield Ave.
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 744-3869
Worship Times:
Sun. 9a, Wed. 6:30p
Bible Class Sun. 10:30a
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WAYNEDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
www.WaynedaleUMC.com
2501 Church Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
(260) 747-7424
office.waynedaleumc@gmail.com
Worship Times:
Sunday 9:45 a.m.
Childcare is available.
Sunday School at 11:00 a.m.
Weekday Preschool for 2-5 year olds, 260-241-6683
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JOYFUL HEARTS FREE-WILL OFFERING DINNER & SPEAKER
When: Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 5:30pm
Where: Waynedale United Methodist Church – Door #1
Who: Waynedale Community
Why: Fellowship
Add’l: Our guest speaker will be Rose Hillman, Founder of Heart of Jesus – Home for the Dying. Their mission is to provide compassionate care for the dying in a Christ-centered home.
Cost: Free
Contact: Waynedale United Methodist Church 747-7424
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COMMUNITY DRIVE-THRU MEAL
When: Monday, May 13, 2024 @ 5pm
Where: WUMC, Door #3
Who: Waynedale Community
Why: Fellowship
Add’l: Dinner consists of a ham/turkey sandwich, chips, fruit cup and cookie.
Cost: free
Contact: Waynedale UMC 260-747-7424
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FOOD BANK HOURS
When: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 9-11am
Where: address above, Door #1
We are here to help, serve and pray with you. Do you care about people and want to volunteer? Call to learn how to join our team!
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Joining the Waynedale Memorial Day Parade is a wonderful opportunity to experience and contribute to a community steeped in tradition and camaraderie. This annual event not only serves as a poignant tribute to the sacrifices of veterans but also brings . . .
At nearly 88 years old, Gloria J. Dennie recently published her first book, “Ironing Board Devotions: Writings from a Life of Ministry, Marriage, and Motherhood.” A resident of Waynedale’s Stone Lake Subdivision for 27 years, Gloria’s journey . . .
Vivian JoAnn Gorrell, 92, of Fort Wayne passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024. JoAnn was born September 8, 1931, in Jefferson City, Missouri to Fred and Evelyn (Rudolph) Watkins. She was a 1949 graduate of Elmhurst High School. JoAnn married Leonard . . .
A new public notification similar to Indiana’s Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by Allen County legislators.
A new law, which passed during the 2024 legislative session, will . . .