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Holidayfest Featuring The Night Of Lights Returns

November 19, 2021November 22, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

The 2021 HolidayFest featuring the always popular, nostalgic Night of Lights returns on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, in Downtown Fort Wayne, presented by TriCore Logic and your Downtown Improvement District. ... Read more

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A Special Gift For Members Of The Military This Year

November 19, 2021November 22, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

During this year’s season of hope and giving, Wreaths Across America Radio (WAAR) invites our troops from across the country and overseas, as well as their loved ones at home, to send a holiday greeting to one another in the form of an internet ... Read more

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New Social Workers With FWPD Making A Difference In Community

November 19, 2021November 23, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

Mayor Tom Henry and Fort Wayne Police Department Captain Kevin Hunter highlighted the addition of two social workers to the FWPD. ... Read more

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Scam Alert From The Fort Wayne Indiana State Police Post

November 19, 2021November 23, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

The Indiana State Police Ft. Wayne Post received a complaint from a local citizen reporting a phone scam. ISP receives numerous reports of phone scams each year, but this scam has drawn specific attention to the area. ... Read more

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Erin’s House Lights Of Love Memorial At Parkview Field

November 19, 2021November 23, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

The holidays can be an especially difficult time after the death of a loved one. The Lights of Love Memorial provides the community a meaningful way to give tribute to their loved ones. Erin’s House teams up with Parkview Field to display personalized ... Read more

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Celebrating The 15th Annual Adoption Day

November 19, 2021November 23, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

November is National Adoption Month, a time to raise awareness about the value of adoption, especially of children and youth in the foster care system. This year, Wednesday, November 18, 2021 was designated ‘Adoption Day’ in Allen County, ... Read more

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Families Are Invited To Visit FWCS

November 19, 2021November 23, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

Each school in the District will offer tours during school hours to allow families to see the work going on in each building prior to the Jan. 10, 2022, deadline to submit school choice lottery applications. During Tuesday Tours, families can ... Read more

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“Alpine Holiday” Opens At The Botanical Conservatory

November 19, 2021November 23, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

This year’s holiday exhibit “Alpine Holiday” opens Saturday, November 20 through January 2, 2022 at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 South Calhoun Street. ... Read more

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Results Roll In For The Winner Of ‘U Can Crush Hunger’ Competition

November 19, 2021November 22, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

Community Harvest Food Bank’s 7th Annual U Can Crush Hunger Campaign has completed its final week of the competition between 8 schools to see who can raise the most food and funds and crush hunger this holiday season. It was a nail biter of a competition, ... Read more

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Love Where You Live ~ Shop Local – Community Spotlight

November 19, 2021November 22, 2021 Camille Garrison

We hear the ominous warnings in the local and national news “Buy your turkey sooner rather than later” and “Shop for Christmas gifts” early. The apprehension of supply shortages is real and just one good reason to Shop Local. ... Read more

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Pocahontas/ Concordia High School Swimmer Signs With Indiana Wesleyan

November 19, 2021November 23, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

On Friday November 19 in the Concordia Lutheran High School Worship Conference Center, Senior standout swimmer, Katie McKay will sign her letter of intent to swim for Indiana Wesleyan in 2022. Katie, Captain of Concordia’s Girls Swim Team ... Read more

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Free Skate Days At Downtown Ice Rink

November 19, 2021November 23, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

Thanks to a $5,000 donation from Old National Bank, there will be 6 free skate days for children under 14 this season at the Headwaters Park Ice Skating Rink. ... Read more

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DNR Honors Fife With Preservation Achievement Award

November 19, 2021November 23, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

The DNR Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology honored Camille Fife with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her many contributions to historic preservation in Indiana and beyond. ... Read more

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Honored For Creating A Welcoming Community

November 5, 2021November 9, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

Two individuals and two organizations were honored for their work to make Fort Wayne a community that welcomes everyone, especially immigrants and refugees. ... Read more

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Annual Veterans Day Activities & Parade

November 5, 2021November 9, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

The annual Veterans Day Parade on Parnell Avenue, sponsored by the Allen County Council of Veterans Organizations, will be held Saturday, November 6 at 11:00 a.m., with a ceremony immediately following the parade. ... Read more

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Native American Heritage Month Activities & Events

November 5, 2021November 9, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

The History Center is proud to announce November is Native American Heritage Month set forth by the City of Fort Wayne in 2019. Join us on November 6th and 7th as we wrap up our Miami Indian Heritage Days season and November 7th as we continue with ... Read more

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Memorial Service & Tree Lighting

November 5, 2021November 9, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

The 36th Annual Holiday Memorial Service and Tree Lighting will be from 5-6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, at the University of Saint Francis’ Robert Goldstine Performing Arts Center, 431 W. Berry St., in downtown Fort Wayne. This year’s event features ... Read more

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Scholarships Available For Future Teachers

November 5, 2021November 9, 2021 State Sen. Dennis Kruse

An Indiana State University study found that nearly 97% of Indiana schools are impacted by teacher shortages. The General Assembly has worked proactively in addressing many of the issues affecting teachers, and I believe recent legislative ... Read more

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Wanted: Hunters To Help Hungry Hoosiers

November 5, 2021November 9, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

According to Feeding America, approximately 883,260 Indiana residents regularly struggle with food insecurity – 274,080 of which are children. Food banks, pantries, and soup kitchens continue to work to protect the most vulnerable and ... Read more

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Soon: Curtains Up For “Elf Jr.”

November 5, 2021November 9, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

Buddy, a young orphan, crawls into Santa’s bag and is transported to the North Pole, where the would-be elf is raised, unaware he is actually human. Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to discover the truth and he embarks ... Read more

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Artist Chosen To Create Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Public Monument

November 5, 2021November 9, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

The City of Fort Wayne Public Art Commission is pleased to announce the recommendation of a sculptural artist for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Public Monument. In partnership with the University of Saint Francis, the monument will be placed ... Read more

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Who Really Controls The Thermostat?

November 5, 2021November 9, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

Is your partner, roommate, or spouse changing the thermostat behind your back, or arguing with you about the thermostat setting? You are not alone! The temperature in your home is causing a lot of heat – literally – among household residents. ... Read more

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Turnstone Brings Rock Steady Boxing To Fort Wayne

November 5, 2021November 9, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

Rock Steady Boxing, an adaptive exercise program for people with Parkinson’s disease, utilizes training based on professional boxing programs. This unique training experience will now be available at Turnstone Center, one of only two ... Read more

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Curtain Goes Up On Arena Dinner Theatre’s 49th Season

October 22, 2021October 29, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

After nineteen months without an in-person audience, Arena Dinner Theatre is pleased to announce the first production in the 2021-2022 season: The Haunting of Hill House (by F. Andrew Leslie, from the novel by Shirley Jackson) takes the stage ... Read more

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Newest Class Of CASA Volunteers Sworn In

October 22, 2021October 29, 2021 The Waynedale News Staff

On Tuesday, October 19, nine new Court Appointed Special Advocates were sworn-in at the Allen County Courthouse Rotunda by Judge Lori Morgan. The newest class of CASA volunteers recently completed a six week/30-hour training program. These ... Read more

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