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Allen County America 250th Committee is reaching out to Allen County Churches, schools, and businesses to join the nationwide Bells Across America on September 17th at 4:00 p.m. and ring bells to celebrate the signing of the Constitution of the United . . .
The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) is relaunching its Citizen’s Police Academy (CPA) for the first time since 2008, offering residents a unique, hands-on opportunity to learn more about law enforcement operations.
The seven-week program will . . .
Healing Hands Spa & Boutique is excited to announce the upcoming Healing Hands Night Market, taking place on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM at 6527 Covington Rd. This vibrant community event will also feature the FW Youth Market . . .
Community Harvest Food Bank, joined together with Kroger volunteers during this year’s United Way Day of Caring to celebrate Kroger’s generous $100,000 donation. The gift was presented to CHFB leadership and staff at their Farm Wagon Food Distribution . . .
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 . . .
Anyone who wants to improve their neighborhoods and create a stronger sense of community in them can get help and direction next month.
Fort Wayne is having its third annual Inspire Neighborhoods Conference, a free opportunity for all city residents . . .
This summer, nearly 120 incoming kindergartners received a head start thanks to United Way of Allen County’s Kindergarten Countdown, a four-week program providing high-quality instruction with a focus on developing essential academic and social skills . . .
Since its inception in June 2022, the Black Forest Cat Café in Fort Wayne (4716 Coldwater Road) has swiftly become more than a destination for specialty coffee and pastries. It has emerged as a cornerstone of animal welfare in collaboration with Fort . . .
By mid-to-late September, all of Fox Island County Park will be back open to the public, but it won’t look the same as before the derecho of June 13, 2022.
The derecho storm’s strong winds uprooted or knocked down so many trees, they no longer form . . .
The Women’s Fund of Greater Fort Wayne is thrilled to announce their fifth-anniversary fundraiser, Women Rock, which will be held on Thursday, August 21, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at La Vetta, located on the 26th floor of the PNC Building (110 W Berry . . .
Get ready for a vibrant and exciting event that celebrates the achievements and contributions of Hispanics and Latino Americans residing in Northeast Indiana. The much-awaited “Fiesta Fort Wayne” is back, and it promises to be bigger and better . . .
Science Central recently announced the appointment of Mandee Mikulski as its new Executive Director, effective August 18. Mandee Mikulski will lead the organization in its mission to provide inspiring and fun hands-on science education for all people . . .
For more than 50 years, the Wellspring After School Program has been a cornerstone of this community, offering a free, high-quality after-school program for students in grades 1st-8th. Continuing its legacy of community impact, the program remains . . .
Mayor Sharon Tucker outlined the Youth Violence Prevention Program, a proactive plan to help address youth violence citywide in Fort Wayne. Mayor Tucker was joined by the Fort Wayne Police Department and some members of City Council to demonstrate . . .
The Fort Wayne Children’s Choir (FWCC) recently announced the appointment of Allison McQueen as its new Assistant Artistic Director, marking a powerful full-circle moment for both McQueen and the organization that helped shape her musical journey.
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The Waynedale News’ “Take Some, Leave Some” produce stand is experiencing record foot traffic this season, continuing a tradition that began in the summer of 2022. Now in its fourth year, the community table has become a beloved local fixture, . . .
The Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum 2122 O’Day Road in Fort Wayne, will dedicate a new memorial Saturday, August 2, at 10 a.m. The monument made of Indiana limestone is in honor of all those who fought in the Gulf War in the fall of . . .
Bluffton Road Bridge will be closed between Brooklyn Avenue and Broadway, 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m., on August 7 and 8 while crews transport and set the bridge beams on the worksite. The detour will be Brooklyn Avenue to Taylor Street to Broadway. The bridge . . .
Twenty firefighters were welcomed to the Fort Wayne Fire Department in a recent graduation ceremony at the Public Safety Academy.
Thirty-five percent of the FWFD’s 97th recruit class are in a group that is currently underrepresented within the FWFD, . . .
Fort Wayne Virtual Academy (FWVA), Fort Wayne Community Schools’ innovative virtual learning program, is expanding to serve any student in grades 6-12 across Indiana. Originally created to offer flexible options for FWCS families, FWVA now brings . . .
More than 1,000 young athletes took part in the 27th annual Lifetime Sports Academy this summer at McMillen Park, building skills and confidence through 4,228 free lessons in golf, tennis, and swimming. Since its founding in 1998, the Academy has reached . . .