Local Worship & Events: April 25 Update
WAYNEDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
www.WaynedaleUMC.com
2501 Church Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
(260) 747-7424
office.waynedaleumc
@gmail.com
Worship . . .
WAYNEDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
www.WaynedaleUMC.com
2501 Church Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
(260) 747-7424
office.waynedaleumc
@gmail.com
Worship . . .
Spring is in full swing, and Fort Wayne is blooming with opportunities to get outside, get creative, and get connected! Whether you’re uncovering fossils like a pint-sized paleontologist, strolling through butterfly-filled conservatories, or . . .
Indiana anglers are invited to participate in the 2025 Midwest Walleye Challenge, a virtual fishing tournament that offers the opportunity to win prizes and contribute to fisheries management while providing Indiana Department of Natural Resources . . .
“Is that volunteer here?” That’s a question often heard at Lutheran Children’s Hospital when the smallest patients are on the hunt for Marla Lorenz. March signals a decade of volunteering for Lorenz who turns 70 in July. She has committed over . . .
The Great American Cleanup is the nation’s largest community improvement program that Fort Wayne has participated in for nearly 30 years. It’s a time when we can show our community pride by lending a hand to clean up littered roadsides, parks, . . .
Audiences Unlimited and Life Adult Day Academy (LADA) are proud to present Alice in LADAland, a collaborative, inclusive theatrical performance premiering on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 1 p.m. at the Parkview Physician’s Group Arts Lab at 300 E Main . . .
Volunteer Center will host its annual “Get Connected Volunteer Expo” on Thursday, April 24th from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Glenbrook Square Mall, 4201 Coldwater Road, in the lower level near the food court.
The Volunteer Expo offers an excellent opportunity . . .
HOLY SCRIPTURE
LUTHERAN CHURCH
www.HolyScriptureFW.org
8811 Kinnerk Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46819
(260) 478-1717
Worship Times: Sun. 9:30a
Adult & . . .
The Allen County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a new county flag during their Legislative Session on Friday, April 4, 2025. Creating a new flag for Allen County was one of the many Legacy Projects accomplished by the Bicentennial Celebration . . .
New bike racks are now available for free to local businesses wanting to welcome cyclists and offer them a way to park their bikes safely.
As part of the City of Fort Wayne’s Bike Rack Program, 65 bike racks are available on a first-come first-serve . . .
The Parkview Health Foundation, in collaboration with Parkview Packnett Family Cancer Institute (PFCI), is proud to announce the dedication of a new Francine’s Friends Mobile Mammography coach, enhancing access to life-saving 3D mammography screenings . . .
The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is excited to announce its partnership with the Clyde Theatre for a special four-week fundraising initiative in support of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Every Thursday in the month of April, the Club Room . . .
Students from five schools gathered for the FWCS All-City Chess Tournament, where Miami Middle School, lead by Doug Koerner, earned a strong 3rd place finish. Blackhawk Middle School took home the top spot. Miami’s top player, Sa Ha Ra Shah, placed . . .
The glimpses of spring are here, and that means more pets are outside. For Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control this leads to an increase in incoming stray animals and unwanted litters.
April typically marks the beginning of warmer temperatures, which . . .
BAE SYSTEMS
SPRING MARKET
Sat. April 26, 9am-3pm
Handmade Items, Unique Gifts, Baked Goods, and Much More!
4250 Airport Expressway
Entrance A
Open to the public
Come Shop!
HUGE MULTIPLE FAMILY GARAGE SALE
704 Snowfall Road
Wed. April 30 -Sat. May 3 W, . . .
This year marks Karlene Krouse’s 40th year serving as Theater Director at Bishop Luers High School. During this time, she has contributed immensely to the growth of its Performing Arts program. Since 1985, she has directed nearly 150 plays and musicals. . . .
A nostalgic piece of Fort Wayne’s past has found a new home and it’s doing more than just stirring memories.
Last fall, Adam Roby of Community Harvest Food Bank reached out to The Rink Vintage and Antiques (4540 Bluffton Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46809) . . .
The History Center presents the 2025 Miami Indian Heritage Days, beginning Saturday, May 3 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 . . .
The City of Fort Wayne’s Neighborhoods Department is releasing the first of a series of Neighborhood 101 guides and videos to support residents in strengthening their neighborhood associations. The guides and videos can be found on the City’s Engage . . .
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is bringing back its highly anticipated Shred Day, offering residents a secure and convenient way to dispose of sensitive documents. On Saturday, April 26th, from 9:00 AM to Noon, community members can take advantage . . .
Invisible Ink
May 8-29 – Thursdays 3:30-5:00 p.m. at Peggy F. Murphy Community Grief Center, 5920 Homestead Rd., Fort Wayne. RSVP at linktr.ee/pfmgriefcenter by Friday, May 2. Invisible Ink is a writing program for anyone . . .
In partnership with Special Olympics Indiana, Turnstone Center is excited to host the Special Olympics Indiana Young Athletes program starting April 30, 2025. With eight weekly sessions from 5:15-6 PM in the Plassman Fieldhouse, this program will run . . .
The Allen County Department of Health confirms one local case of measles, in an unvaccinated minor.
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Waynedale celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with the Shamrock Search, a fun-filled treasure hunt held March 17 – 21. Participants followed daily clues to local businesses, finding hidden shamrocks and winning prizes while supporting the community.
Hundreds . . .
The Race for Equality 5K and 1 Mile Walk/Run is a fundraiser for YWCA’s work towards equality, which includes community events, assessing community priority areas for equality, and developing educational content to share with Fort Wayne and the northeast . . .