Waynedale needs to have stronger neighborhoods, according to some residents.
About 75 people showed for the third Waynedale 2040 Neighborhood Plan summer input session on July 10. They told Fort Wayne officials that, among other improvements, they’d . . .
For many of us, it’s Back to School season, but for the staff and volunteers at The Literacy Alliance (TLA), school is year-round. Founded in 1972, TLA is a nonprofit organization based in Fort Wayne that empowers adults through free literacy and . . .
The Fort Wayne Lawn Bowls Club held a groundbreaking ceremony for the upcoming construction of its lawn bowls bowling green on Wednesday, July 16 at its location at the Fort Wayne Curling Club – 3837 N. Wells Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46808.
For the . . .
The Waynedale community will come together once again for the annual Waynedale Community Fireworks, an event that has become a cherished local tradition. This year’s celebration will take place on Saturday, July 5 at AMVETS Post 33, located at 6620 . . .
The Allen County Library has reached the halfway point of summer’s Color Our World program, but both kids and adults can join – and still have books and learning events they’ve done during June count towards prizes.
The Beanstack app or the printed . . .
They say that many hands make light work. For the Wheeler family, it’s many bees make sweet work!
When shopping for local honey in Northeast Indiana, you may have seen Wheeler’s Bees logo, adorned with a honeybee, the infamous beeswax hexagon, and . . .
HEAL, a collaboration between Parkview Health and the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation, is thrilled to announce the opening of its 2025 HEAL Farm Market season with new, convenient locations, making fresh, nutritious food even more accessible . . .
On Friday, July 4th, the United States will be celebrating its 249th Independence Day—next year, in fact, will be the USA’s semi quincentennial or 250th birthday bash. That may seem like a ripe old age for a country, but the fact is that it’s . . .
Solfest is set to return Saturday, June 21, bringing a full day of music, celebration, and community spirit to Metea County Park. Running from noon to 10:30 p.m., the beloved summer event will feature live local music, artisan vendors, food trucks, . . .
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker and officials from the United States Conference of Mayors and the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (ABFHA) joined area youth at Johnnie Mae Farm to kick off the new Plant, Pick & Plate program.
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Dancer, Torion Pickett, was announced as the first place winner at Turnstone’s “Center Stage: Fort Wayne’s Premier Talent Show” fundraiser following an impressive performance to “False Confidence” by Noah Kahan. Torion’s first-place finish . . .
Wayne Township Trustee Austin Knox and his staff will host their Annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 28, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., and the public is invited to attend this free event. The festivities will be at our location downtown at 320 East Superior . . .
Culver’s will host a fundraiser to benefit Honor Flight Northeast Indiana (HFNEI) on Wednesday, June 25th at multiple locations in and around Fort Wayne. 20% of the sales earned during the fundraising hours will be donated to HFNEI.
Owner of the Culver’s . . .
The first Mayors Walk of the year put a spotlight on the Waynedale community.
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker, along with 4th District City Councilman Dr. Scott Myers, City officials, staff, and area neighborhood leaders participated in the Mayor’s . . .
Old Fort Baseball Co. is proud to host the Second Annual Vintage Baseball Showcase , a one-of-a-kind celebration of baseball history and tradition, taking place on June 28 at Lawton Park. Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, this . . .
“Welcome to Fort Wayne!” That’s the cheerful greeting travelers hear from Hospitality Host Anita Kowalski as they exit TSA at Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and receive a free cookie.
Anita has been volunteering at FWA for the past six . . .
Introducing: Fern (female)!
Under the unapproving, watchful eyes of peregrine falcon parents Jamie (father) and Moxie (mother), the lone chick was removed from the nest box atop the Indiana Michigan Power Center (IMPC) on May 23 to receive its identification . . .
Fort Wayne’s Waynedale community is preparing once again for one of its most beloved and meaningful traditions. On Monday, May 26 at 9:00 a.m., the annual Waynedale Memorial Day Parade will step off from Waynedale United Methodist Church and head . . .
The Veterans National Memorial Shrine & Museum in Fort Wayne will honor fallen heroes with a series of events throughout Memorial Day weekend at its location at 2122 O’Day Road in Fort Wayne. This year marks the 37th Watch Fire, a solemn . . .
Exciting things are happening in Southwest Fort Wayne. This Summer, residents in and around the Waynedale community are being called to give their input to form the “Waynedale 2040 Neighborhood Plan (WNP).” This is called the “heavy engagement . . .
Whitney Young STEAM Early Childhood reading interventionist Dianne Joustra has been named the 2025 FWCS Elementary Teacher of the Year. With a career in education spanning four decades and five years in her current role, Joustra is being honored for . . .
Allen County was proudly represented at the annual Greenways Foundation Trails Celebration in Indianapolis, bringing home three of the eight statewide awards—an impressive achievement that highlights the region’s dedication to trail development . . .
Bishop Luers High School has once again demonstrated the power of service, faith, and fellowship through its Sodalitas Program by dedicating 1500 hours of volunteer work to various organizations throughout the community during their spring Sodalitas . . .
The YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne is excited to announce the launch of the ninth season of the Trail Buddies program in May 2025. Running through October 31, Trail Buddies offers free, adaptive bike rides for individuals with disabilities or who are unable . . .
Universally marking the beginning of the gardening season, Mother’s Day is the time to get plants and seeds in the ground.
This year, the Waynedale community and surrounding area is once again invited to take part in the Free Produce & Plants . . .
South Side Farmers Market, Fort Wayne’s oldest continually operating farmers market, is proudly stepping into its 99th year of service to the community. Opening Day for the 2025 season was Saturday, April 19th. Operated by the Allen County Ag. Producers, . . .
Nothing fixes a boring day better than having a pal to eat lunch with! In the Big Brothers Big Sisters’ School Buddies program, an adult is matched with a 3rd-5th grader and spends lunch with them once a week in their school. This program is located . . .
Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 1-5PM, join staff and friends of Little River Wetlands Project (LRWP) at Eagle Marsh, 6801 Engle Road for the annual Earth Day Fort Wayne event.
The Earth Day Fort Wayne festival at Eagle Marsh is an annual celebration of . . .
The Literacy Alliance invites the community to an unforgettable evening of inspiration and imagination at A Night at the Library, a special event celebrating the transformative power of literacy. Taking place Saturday, May 10, at the Allen County Public . . .
The glimpses of spring are here, and that means more pets are outside. For Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control this leads to an increase in incoming stray animals and unwanted litters.
April typically marks the beginning of warmer temperatures, which . . .