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 . . .
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 . . .
Dozens of blue pinwheels fluttered in the sun on Courthouse Green in downtown Fort Wayne recently serving as a reminder that all children deserve joyful lives, including the hundreds of children and families in Allen County who are victims of child . . .
Mayor Sharon Tucker and the City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division in partnership with Downtown Fort Wayne, announced the official start date of Sunday, May 5, for the City’s first Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, located in downtown . . .
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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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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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 . . .
Despite a bout of morning showers, a hardy group of about 20 geocachers met at the Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum on O’Day Road on April 28. They came from as far as Indy and Wyoming, MI to work on the Purple Heart Memorial as part . . .
The Fort Wayne Urban League is kicking off its Ruby Bridges Rock Trail and is asking for community support! The organization will be collecting painted rocks through June 1st to add to a rock trail that will wrap around the Urban League campus. The . . .
The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division in partnership with the Public Works Division and the Office of Sustainability, has been selected to lead a campaign to map heat and air quality in Fort Wayne. The division will work with NOAA . . .
In the picturesque landscapes of Indiana, a battle is underway, not against a visible enemy but against an insidious threat to the natural environment—the spread of invasive plant species. These plants, often beautiful, like the ornamental pear, . . .
We are rapidly approaching Primary Election Day on May 7. Hoosiers, ensure you have a plan in place to vote!
Local primary elections are critical as they have a direct influence on decisions that impact our daily lives, from education to public safety, . . .
The History Center presents the 2024 Miami Indian Heritage Days, beginning Saturday, May 4 at the Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. Learn about the lasting heritage of the Miami and other regional Native American groups. Local . . .
PBS Fort Wayne will have a community Open House on Sunday, May 5 from 12:00pm – 3:00pm at their station located at 2501 E. Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN.
During this event, attendees will have the opportunity to explore the station and get a behind-the . . .
The Waynedale News values the sensitivity and privacy of our community members, especially in times of loss. We wish to clarify that we do not proactively seek out local obituaries to include in our publication. To publish an obituary, we require explicit . . .
Kent Castleman, who served as the organization’s executive director from 2016-2019, will return to the same position in early May. Castleman will collaborate with City of Fort Wayne, Allen County, and other municipal officials to advocate for Allen . . .
The City of Fort Wayne was awarded $3.5 million from the Federal Highway Administration’s Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation (PROTECT) Discretionary Grant Program. Fort Wayne is the only PROTECT . . .
TRILLIUM
PLANT SALE
Tuesday, May 21,2024
8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Aboite Fire Station
11321 Aboite Center Rd. Fort Wayne, In 46814
Sale includes locally grown plants and other gardening items.
PHEASANT RUN ADDITION GARAGE SALE!
Saturday, May 4 9am-4pm
Behind Wayne High School, off Dunkelberg Rd. Some sales on Friday May 3
3 ASSOCIATION
GARAGE SALE
Lakeshores, Winterset, & Lakewood Park Associations
Garage Sales May 10th & 11th 9am-4pm
Off Winchester, Lower Huntington, & Bluffton Rd
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
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.
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.
HAPPY JAMS
May 4th at 8pm
Open Jam event at
Pike’s Pub
7536 Winchester Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46819
Bring your voice, instrument, creativity and smile! PA and drum kit provided.
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.
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
WINDOW & GUTTER CLEANING
For professional cleaning. Call today and ask for William.
260-278-1744
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.
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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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RUMMAGE SALE
When: Friday, May 3 & Saturday May 4; 8:00AM to 1:00PM
Where: Fellowship Hall
Add’l: Friday May 3 will be the rummage and bake sale from 8:00AM to 1:00PM.
Saturday May 4 will be rummage sale, bake sale, and food court from 8AM to 1PM.
Contact: Pastor Brenner Church office 260-478-1717, brennernj@gmail.com or www.holyscripturefw.org.
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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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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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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!
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A DAY OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH
When: Saturday, May 4, 9:00am-1:00pm
Where: Waynedale United Methodist Church
Who: Speaker Rev. Jennifer Huff, Deacon “All the Women Followed”
Add’l: Grow, discuss, meet new friends, eat! Catered by Classic Café. Call the office to register before May 5, 8am-1pm Weekdays.
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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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Will your voice be part of the political noise? Or will it appeal to renewal by reason and debate?
As a candidate for Congress driven to serve my God, family, and neighbors well, I am committed to win the right way, or not win at all. In practice, I . . .
The local nonprofit, Speaks for Trees and More, is excited to announce that their mobile Arbor Day program is set to begin visiting elementary schools this month and will continue through May. This program aligns with the nationally recognized Arbor . . .
The state of Indiana recently announced that applications for the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (SEBT) program, also known as SUN Bucks, are now open.
SUN Bucks is a new benefits program that provides families a one-time payment of $120 for each . . .
Believe it or not, when used appropriately, a ceiling fan is one of the most versatile features in a home. Homeowners often associate these features with summer months, serving as an understudy to an air conditioning unit. With spring approaching, . . .
Family and friends of the late Mayor Tom Henry and City of Fort Wayne employees gathered at Citizens Square for the unveiling and dedication of a new Buddy Bench that’s now housed in the lobby of Citizens Square in honor of Mayor Henry. The new Buddy . . .
Born to military parents and raised in a military family, I moved often during my childhood. I attended college on a scholarship and participated in team sports. I graduated from what is now Missouri State University in 2001 with a degree in psychology . . .
My name is Lindsey Hammond, candidate for Allen County Council At-Large.
I am a God-fearing, Christ follower. I have lived in Allen County for 24 years; I moved here from NW Ohio to attend college, fell in love with this area and chose to raise my family . . .