A HISTORIC PLANT & HERB SALE
For Kim Avila, it was her first time at the Settlers, Inc. plant and herb sale in downtown Fort Wayne. But her excursion proved fruitful, as the Fort Wayne resident left with several outdoor plants,
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MAY IS MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) and Ride Safe Indiana (RSI) are reminding Hoosiers that May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. RSI is the state of Indiana’s motorcycle safety program.
LEAVE THE WEEDS TO HELP THE BEES
Sometimes the best thing you can do to help pollinators is … nothing. It’s all too often that those of us living in the city find ourselves entrapped in ways of the past that just don’t seem to
PET ADOPTION FEES WAIVED FOR TEACHERS
Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control announces its “Teach Kindness” event, which provides fee-waived Guinea Pig adoptions for teachers as a way to say thank you to the community’s hard-working
THERE’S STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR GIRL SCOUT SUMMER CAMP
The end of school is right around the corner, with the long, lazy summer months stretching ahead. What will your daughter, granddaughter or niece do this summer to stay active and engaged? Why not sign
TOWER OF POWER MARCUS SCOTT CELEBRATES WITH ALL STARS
Marcus Scott, Memphis-based soul singer and current lead vocalist of Tower of Power, has announced the release of his first solo album ‘Back 2 Da Soul’ which was recorded at Sweetwater Studios in
10th Annual Rural Artist Studio Tour
Visit area artists at their studios and host businesses during a casual self-guided tour on Saturday, May 4th from 10am-6pm. The FIRST “Rural Studio Tour” was held in May 2010. It was such a hit
HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOR TOMORROW LECTURE
History doesn’t change, but how people work to preserve the history in our midst does and must adapt to the realities of the times we live in.
ARCH’s April 27 Fun & Free Lecture Series event
INDIANA’S POPULATION IS GROWING
Northeast Indiana’s population is growing, according to statistics released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. In 2018, Northeast Indiana’s regional population grew by nearly 5,000 people.
Northeast
“KIDZ FIRST” FUNDRAISER BUYS NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
On November 16, 2018, the Waynedale Lions Club teamed up with Maplewood Elementary School, the PTA, and other local organizations to raise funds to assist with the purchase of additional playground
PASTOR BOB MARTIN’S RETIREMENT
After twelve years of faithful service as senior pastor of the First Missionary Church, Fort Wayne, Rev. Robert W. Martin will retire from vocational ministry at the end of May.
After his call to the
“TREK THE TRAILS” NEW MILESTONE
The popular Trek the Trails community bike rides are coasting into year ten, later this month.
The rides were started as a way for residents to explore parts of the trail that they may not be familiar
GARDENING IN CONTAINERS – Green-Thumb Gardener
As we approach the gardening season, we often have customers that lament not having the space for an in-ground garden or the time or physical ability to make one. However, gardening is certainly possible
ANNOUNCING 44 NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC ART & WRITING MEDALS
The Fort Wayne Museum of Art is pleased to announce the students who have won national recognition for their art and writing in the 2019 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
After competing at the regional
OUR CHILDREN OUR FUTURE
Our Children Our Future, Allen County System of Care is hosting its 3rd Annual Resource Fair & Family Fun Night on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at The Summit (1025 W. Rudisill Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN
HUNTING FOSSILS AT FOX ISLAND
These days, the entertainment at Fox Island County Park is about more than hiking, swimming and enjoying nature.
You can have some prehistoric fun there, too.
As it has for the past several years, the
BREAKING GROUND ON ARDMORE AVENUE GATEWAY PROJECT
Mayor Tom Henry, members of the Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission, local contractors, and City Community Development and Public Works staff broke ground today on improvements to Ardmore Avenue from
BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN PHYSICAL MAIL & EMAIL
Whether it’s a card, a bill, or a special letter, the U.S. Postal Service has a feature that allows you to see what is coming to your mailbox — anytime, anywhere — even while traveling. Informed
ENCOURAGING SPRING TRASH CLEAN-UP APRIL 15 – 30
The Indiana Department of Transportation announced that the agency’s annual Trash Bash! will take place April 15 through April 30. Trash Bash! brings INDOT crews together with volunteers to beautify
IN LOW SUPPLY, COMMUNITY HARVEST SEEKS DONATIONS
Community Harvest Food Bank is reaching out for area support and donations of food items in low supply. The food bank operates several hunger relief programs through nine counties in northeast Indiana
RELAX & CREATE THROUGH THE “ARTS IN THE PARKS” PROGRAM
Enjoy beautiful scenery while creating works of art through the Arts in the Parks and Historic Sites program, sponsored by the Indiana Arts Commission.
The program is designed to draw upon both traditional
FIRST NEW HAVEN HEALTH FAIR
The first ever New Haven Health Fair will be held Wednesday, April 10 at the New Haven Community Center, 7500 SR 930 East behind McDonalds, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Theme of the event is “The Healthier
CONCERT FUNDRAISER FOR P.A.W.S.
The Junk Yard Band, a Fort Wayne area Oldies Rock quintet known for their performances of music from the 1950’s and 60’s, make their first appearance at Roanoke’s Cottage Event Center Friday,
PENGUIN POINT ANNOUNCES PEOPLE PLEASER OF THE YEAR
David Meier, Chief Executive Officer at Penguin Point Restaurant Group, has announced the winners of the 30th Annual People Pleaser of the Year. This award is given to one person in each restaurant