South & Southwest Fort Wayne Indiana News
The Waynedale Community Calendar is a free announcement service for non-profit and not-for-profit organizations’ events, happenings and news from throughout the Waynedale area of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Information that has a focus on Waynedale is given the highest priority. If you would like to suggest something to our calendar please click here to submit a Waynedale Community Calendar Event.
WAYNEDALE MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
When: Mon., May 28, 9a
Add’l: The Parade starts at Waynedale United Methodist Church, and proceeds down Old Trail Road to
Prairie Grove Cemetery.
The public is also invited for a Military Ceremony in the cemetery after the parade.
Contact:
“KLOTHES FOR KIDS” FISH & CHICKEN DINNER FUNDRAISER
When: Fri., May 11, 4-7p
Where: Waynedale Elementary School
7201 Elzey Street 46809
Add’l: Waynedale Elementary School and Waynedale Lions invite you to come enjoy some food and fellowship that supports a good cause
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
When: Sat., May 5, 6a-10a
Where: Waynedale Masonic Lodge, 7039 Elzey St. 46809
Cost: Free-will donation
COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT
When: Tues., May 8, 7:30p
Where: John & Ruth Rhinehart Music Center
IPFW campus
Add’l: Program of music includes The Sound
“KLOTHES FOR KIDS” FISH & CHICKEN DINNER FUNDRAISER
When: Fri., May 11, 4-7p
Where: Waynedale Elementary School
7201 Elzey Street 46809
Add’l: Waynedale Elementary School and Waynedale Lions invite you to come enjoy some food and fellowship that supports a good cause
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
When: Sat., April 7
6a–10a
Where: Waynedale
Masonic Lodge
7039 Elzey St.
Cost: Free-will donation
PLANT YOUR OWN BASKET DAY
When: Sat. April 14, 9a-2p
Where: Broadview Florist, 5409 Winchester Rd.
Add’l: Build your own hanging basket, we’ll grow it for you
SAUSAGE &
PANCAKE BRUNCH
When: Sun., March 25, 9a-1p
Where: Poe Firestation
3619 E. Yoder Rd.
Add’l: Fundraising to maintain the firestation and fire fighting equipment.
Cost: Adults $7.50
Children 6-12 $4
Children under 6 free
COIN &
CURRENCY SHOW
When: Sun., March 18, 9a-4p
10TH ANNUAL “KINGSTON’S
TASTE OF WAYNEDALE”
When: Tues., March 20
4:30p–7p
Where: Mount Calvary Family Life Center
1819 Reservation Drive
Add’l: The final year for Taste of Waynedale.
24 local restaurants and businesses will offer samples of a variety
HOME & GARDEN SHOW
When: Thurs-Sun, March 1- 4
Where: Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
4000 Parnell Ave.
Add’l: Walk through the garden, patio & landscape displays and take in the sights and smells of spring. Shop for unique garden accessories and more!
Fort
ELMHURST LITTLE LEAGUE & SOFTBALL REGISTRATION
When: Saturdays 11a-2p
Feb. 3 & Feb. 10
Where: Bethany Lutheran Church – 2435 Engle Rd.
Add’l: Registration for the 2018 baseball and softball season. Our program houses aged 4-16.
More info:
KAREN’S KITCHEN DONUTS
When: Sat, Jan. 20
6a– 10a
Where: Waynedale
Masonic Lodge
7039 Elzey St.
Cost: Free Will donation
VISION & HEARING LINK
When: Tues, January 26, 6:30p
Where: 10343 Dawsons Creek Blvd., Bldg. 6, Suite B
Who: Carl O. Myers, OD, FCOVD Developmental Optometrist
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
When: Sat, Jan. 6
6a–10a
Where: Waynedale
Masonic Lodge
7039 Elzey St.
Cost: Free-will donation
Contact: 260-410-0497
KAREN’S KITCHEN DONUTS
When: Sat, Jan. 20
6a– 10a
Where: Waynedale
Masonic Lodge
7039 Elzey St.
Cost: Free Will donation
DECATUR ARTISAN CRAFT MARKET
When:
GIVE BACK WITH OUTBACK
When: Wed. Dec 13, 4-10p
Where: Outback Steakhouse 5455 Coventry Ln.
Add’l: 15% of your total check will be donated to the for Us Navy Sea Cadets – Summit City Division, when you mention the fundraiser.
CHRISTMAS IN WAYNEDALE
When: Sat. Dec 16,
noon-1:30p
Where:
CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY
When: Dec. 1, 2, 8 & 9
6-9p
Where: 2726 Carroll Rd.
Add’l: Experience a Christmas lit evening with the DeKalb County Horseman’s Association’s horse-drawn wagon rides. Enjoy a Nativity scene, choirs, music and live animals in a country barn.
NORTHROP
CRAFT BAZAAR
When: Sat., Nov. 18
9a-3p
Where: Northrop High School
7001 Coldwater Road
Add’l: The Northrop High School “Big Orange Pride” (BOP) Marching Band is hosting their annual Fall Craft Bazaar
More than 250 regional artists, artisans
11TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS MART
When: Sat., Nov. 18, 9a–3p
Who: Fort Wayne Maennerchor/ Damenchor
Where: Park Edleweiss
3355 Elmhurst Dr.
Add’l: Open to the public. Great event for gift shopping. Arts, crafts, German sweets, baked goods for sale.
Also Bratwurst and
ELMHURST TOUR/ MEET & GREET
When: Two day event.
Fri., Nov. 10; 8a – 6p:
Open to alumni who graduated in years 1969 or earlier, and their immediate family only, as well as former staff members.
Sat., Nov. 11; 8a – 6p:
Open to alumni who graduated in years 1970
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
When: Sat., Oct. 7
6a–10a
Where: Waynedale
Masonic Lodge
7039 Elzey St.
Cost: Free-will donation
Contact: 260-410-0497
FT. WAYNE COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT
When: Tues., Oct. 24, 7:30p
Where: John & Ruth Rhinehart Music Center
IPFW campus
Add’l: The 80-piece
LAKESHORES ASSOCIATION-WIDE GARAGE SALES
Who: Lakeshores Community Association
When: September 22 & 23
9a- 4p
Where: Lakeshores Addition in Waynedale, West & East.
Contact: Tony Landon
747-6110
DECATUR ARTISAN CRAFT MARKET
When: Nov. 11; Dec. 9; Jan. 13;
Where: Riverside Center,
LOCAL AUTHOR TO VISIT LIBRARY
When: Tues, September 12, 6:30pm
Where: Waynedale Branch Library
Add’l: Hosting local author Kathryn A. Imler on for a presentation and book signing. Her mystery, A Most Grievous Fault, will be the kick off read for the library’s new Unbound Book
WAYNEDALE COMMUNITY PICNIC
When: Saturday
August 26, 10a- 3p
Where: Waynedale Park
Intersection of 2900 Koons and Elzey Street-just off of Lower Huntington Road
What: The picnic is a family-friendly event that has been a long-standing tradition in the Waynedale community,
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
When: Sat., August 5
6a–10a
Where: Waynedale
Masonic Lodge
7039 Elzey St.
Cost: Free-will donation
Contact: 260-410-0497
WAYNEDALE COMMUNITY PICNIC
When: Saturday, August 26
10a- 3p
Where: Waynedale Park, Intersection of 2900 Koons and Elzey Street- just off
WAYNEDALE COMMUNITY PICNIC
When: Saturday, August 26
10a-3p
Where: Waynedale Park, Intersection of 2900 Koons and Elzey Street- just off of Lower Huntington Road
What: The picnic is a family friendly event that has been a long-standing tradition in the Waynedale community,
TRIP TO TOTALITY – SOLAR ECLIPSE TRAVEL PROGRAM
When: August 19, Saturday – Introductory Program
10am Metea County Park
August 21, Monday
Bus trip to southern Illinois All Day – Leave from Fox Island County Park
Add’l: Includes bus travel, viewers,
WAYNEDALE CORRIDOR INFORMATIONAL OPEN HOUSE
When: Tues., June 27
4p– 7p
Where: Waynedale United Methodist Church
2501 Church Street
Add’l: The public is invited to stop in anytime during the event hours to learn about and provide input on a plan to improve the corridor.
ALL YOU CAN EAT FISH & TENDERLOIN FRY
When: Fri. June 16, 5-7p.
Will be held on the first and third Friday of each month going forward.
Where: Southwest Conservation Club
5703 Bluffton Rd.
Add’l: Open To The Public, includes an all-you-can-eat fried fish and tenderloin