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Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation invites the public to attend a presentation to reveal the design for the new Foster Park entrance. The design progression follows open house meetings in July of 2024 and public review of two different options in January . . .
As Indiana college students return to classrooms around the state, Foster Success is ensuring that young people with foster care experience have the resources, support, and encouragement they need to thrive in higher education. Through programs like . . .
Journey Beside Mothers began in 2020 after Founder Julie Reece recognized an unmet need in the community. She shares, “While working as a nurse home visitor through Healthier Moms and Babies, we found that many mothers needed additional encouragement . . .
Veterans all over Northeast Indiana gathered together to honor the 24th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks upon our great nation. The remembrance ceremony honored all military, American citizens and first responders who lost their lives on that tragic . . .
Local and state officials are urging residents to be on high alert as a wave of scams continues to target Hoosiers by impersonating government agencies and departments.
The Allen County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the Department of Planning . . .
Registration is now open for Humane Fort Wayne’s first annual Love Lives On Pet Tribute Walk. This family friendly event aims to bring animal lovers together for a sunset stroll to honor the pets who have touched our lives and left lasting paw prints . . .
Unique perspectives and topics will once again highlight the 30th season of Purdue University Fort Wayne’s popular Omnibus Speaker Series. The lineup for 2025-26 includes a former presidential advisor, a veteran foreign affairs correspondent, a female . . .
West Central Fire Protection District will welcome the public to its annual Public Safety Day on Saturday, September 27. The free, family-friendly event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the West Central Fire Station, 11321 Aboite Center Road . . .
Since his first day as a volunteer firefighter in 1963, Ron Hamm has been an avid collector of all things fire-related. His first acquisition was a patch from the Huntertown station where he served. Today, he proudly owns more than 7,000 unique patches . . .
Roanoke, Indiana, is preparing once again to transform its historic downtown into a celebration of creativity and community. The 18th annual Renaissance in Roanoke, a juried art show and handmade marketplace, is scheduled for Saturday, October 11, . . .
The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division is inviting residents, workers, and shoppers to take part in three short online surveys that will help shape the future of retail in three key areas of the city.
The surveys are now online for . . .
The Little River Wetlands Project is inviting the community to celebrate one of nature’s most captivating stories at its annual Monarch Festival. The event will be held on Saturday, September 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Eagle Marsh Nature Preserve . . .
Preserving Historic Places: Indiana’s Statewide Historic Preservation Conference will bring over 250 attendees to Fort Wayne September 30 – October 3 to explore the power of historic preservation in shaping vibrant communities.
Hosted at the . . .
Turnstone Center, in partnership with World ParaVolley (WPV), Visit Fort Wayne, and the City of Fort Wayne, announced that Fort Wayne will host the 2025 WPV Sitting ParaVolley World Cup from October 12–18, 2025.
This prestigious international event . . .
Some furry faces are gray, but there is bright news for senior dogs this year! The Grey Muzzle Organization has awarded a transformative grant to Humane Fort Wayne, ensuring more older dogs in our community receive the love, comfort, and medical care . . .
The St. Therese Little Flower Theatre returns with its production of “Murder on the Menu.” The Mystery Theatre event will be held on Saturday, September 27, at 6:00 p.m. in the St. Therese Catholic Church Parish Hall at 2222 Lower Huntington Road, . . .
The new Roanoke Memorial Fountain was dedicated in the heart of downtown Roanoke on September 3rd.
In 1929, a water fountain was dedicated by the Roanoke Library Club in honor of nurse Grace Buell and soldier Robert Mayne, two Roanoke residents who . . .
Artist Jeremy Stroup hard at work creating the first crosswalk mural at South Wayne Ave. and Lexington Ave.
Each side of the crosswalk will feature a bird and leaf design.
Once complete, he will begin work on another nature inspired crosswalk mural at . . .
Northeast Indiana Local Food Network is bringing back their popular Local Food Throwdown fundraiser and competition on Monday, September 29, at The Lodge at Camp Red Cedar. Tickets are on sale now through Friday, September 26, or until the event sells . . .
Get ready for big laughs with a big purpose! The Literacy Alliance invites the community to its annual Laughs for Literacy! fundraiser, the Funniest Fundraiser in the Fort, featuring nationally touring comedians, a full pub-style buffet, a silent auction, . . .
The sold-out 22nd Annual Brad Miller Gala, Auction, & Golf Outing was a proud moment for Big Brothers Big Sisters after raising over $750,000 in total for matches in its one-to-one mentoring program. This incredible outcome would not have been . . .
Ossian will once again come alive this September as the town celebrates the annual Ossian Days Street Festival, a beloved tradition that brings together neighbors, families, and visitors for three days of food, fun, and community spirit. Scheduled . . .
Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana’s Tribute Dinner is on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
Growing numbers of young people in Northeast Indiana are being diagnosed with cancer. This year, Tribute Dinner will highlight the unique considerations and . . .
Fort Wayne residents will once again have the opportunity to discover the treasures of their city during the annual Be A Tourist in Your Own Hometown event, presented by Visit Fort Wayne. On Sunday, September 7, community members are invited to explore . . .
If you attend a class at the Parks and Recreation Community Center, chances are you’ll be greeted at the front desk by a friendly volunteer affectionately known as “Rooster.” Michael Voiles has been part of the Community Center family for nearly . . .