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The National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) is returning to Fort Wayne to host their National Championship for the Women’s and Military Divisions at Turnstone (3320 N Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN). This weekend-long tournament will take . . .
Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne’s Hospitality Administration students are hosting a series of internationally themed lunches open to the community at Coliseum Campus (3800 N. Anthony Blvd.). It’s an opportunity to have students get a real-world . . .
The Foellinger Foundation’s Board of Directors has approved $908,500 in grants to support nonprofit organizations across Allen County, focusing on two key areas: Youth Development and Capacity Building.
“Foellinger Foundation is committed to building . . .
The Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum is paying tribute to all local Vietnam Veterans whose names are forever inscribed on the Vietnam Memorial Wall at 2122 O’Day Road.
March 29th is National Vietnam Veterans Day and in honor of all those . . .
Get ready for another community-wide treasure hunt in Waynedale! The annual Waynedale Shamrock Search, hosted by Volunteers 4 Waynedale, is back from March 17-21, and you won’t want to miss it.
This exciting event brings families, friends, and treasure . . .
Mayor Sharon Tucker, alongside the City of Fort Wayne’s Office of Housing and Neighborhood Services through the Community Development Division, announced the launch of A Lot to Love, a new infill housing initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhoods . . .
Eco Fest is returning to help the Summit City “go green” at its sixth-annual event on Sunday, May 18th, 2025, at Headwaters Park. Eco Fest established roots in Fort Wayne in 2019 and has grown significantly in the years following. The free event . . .
Project Ballet, a pre-professional ballet training program right here in Fort Wayne, proudly announces that its students have been accepted into some of the nation’s most prestigious summer intensives, with many earning coveted scholarships. This . . .
Fort Wayne Dance Collective set to produce dance performances featuring original choreographic works produced by veteran and beginner choreographers.
The Fort Wayne Dance Collective (FWDC) is presenting a live contemporary dance experience with . . .
“The Civil War Garrison,” scheduled for March 29, 2025, at The Old Fort on Spy Run Avenue will offer visitors a glimpse into the lives of those who fought during the Civil War.
This event aims to recreate scenarios allowing visitors to engage in . . .
A new social club in Fort Wayne is helping adults make new friends while supporting small local businesses. The Fort Wayne Social Club offers members exclusive events like monthly meetups, and group activities, all designed to connect people and promote . . .
As the chill of winter fades and the warmth of spring approaches, families have plenty to look forward to in their local parks. The City of Fort Wayne has announced a series of park improvements set to take place this year, some already completed or . . .
Season 13 is on the horizon for Downtown Fort Wayne’s highflyers: Moxie and Jamie. Since 2013, the peregrine falcon pair has called the nestbox on the roof of the Indiana Michigan Power Center (IMPC) home, hatching over 30 chicks in that time. And . . .
The City of Fort Wayne’s Public Works Division has been awarded $1.5 million from the State of Indiana’s Community Crossings Matching Grant Fund Program.
The funding, coupled with local dollars, will go toward Southwest Waynedale neighborhood concrete . . .
Bread for the World Fort Wayne and Community Harvest Food Pantry will partner with In As Much Ministry to show the film “Food, Insecure” on March 31, 6:30 p.m. at Broadway Christian Church, corner of Broadway and Wayne in Fort Wayne.
The event is . . .
The Jewish Federation of Fort Wayne and Pearl Street Arts Center present Violins & Hope: Inside Amnon’s Workshop, a photographic exhibition running through March 23, 2025. Created by Cleveland photographer Daniel Levin, the exhibition documents . . .
Wayne High School is excited to announce the hiring of Darrion White as the new head football coach for the Generals. Coach White brings a lot of experience, passion, and a track record of success to the position, and the entire Wayne High School community . . .
The Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum 2122 O’Day Road in Fort Wayne has announced plans for a new monument honoring all women who served in the United States Military.
Commander Greg Bedford says, “This memorial is long overdue. We have . . .
Eat, drink, and be Irish! Deer Park Irish Pub is proud to announce its 27th annual St. Patrick’s Day Clover Classic, to be held March 14-17.
The city’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day party will kick off at the pub, located at 1530 Leesburg Road, on . . .
Long-Term Care Ombudsman serve as fierce advocates for residents in nursing homes and licensed assisted living facilities, empowering and educating residents and their family members on residents’ rights while addressing their concerns and ensuring . . .
The 16th Annual Edible Book Festival is officially happening on Mar. 31, 2025, and Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne’s Library is looking for participants to serve up their “edible books”. It’s a chance for local businesses and food artists . . .
A married couple in southwest Fort Wayne is giving back to their community both independently and as a team. For Ron Fritze and Linda Stabler, volunteering is deeply fulfilling—they often find that they receive more than they give.
Since joining the . . .
United Way of Allen County is in the process of hosting its 5th annual Community Food Drive that will run until March 4, 2025. This event is sponsored by Meijer, Kathy Callen, Summit Legacy Foundation, USW Local 715, PHP, Rea Magnet Wire, Northeast . . .
The City of Fort Wayne is setting in motion a rezoning initiative to update classifications along Bluffton Road and Lower Huntington Road. This effort, led by the Planning and Policy Department alongside the Allen County Department of Planning Services, . . .
During a recent legislative session, the Allen County Board of Commissioners approved a Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment for the Allen County Justice Center and Sheriff’s Office. The agreement between the county and their Construction Manager as . . .