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Homestead’s ‘Crazy for You’ celebrates Gershwin titles By Garth Snow gsnow@kpcmedia.com

The audience will leave Homestead High School humming tunes from the past, after three performances of “Crazy for You.” Shows are at 7 p.m. April 29 and 30, and 2 p.m. May 1. Admission is $10. “It was written by George and Ira Gershwin, and it’s called a trunk show,” director Curtis Shaw said. “It’s all familiar tunes by the Gershwin brothers, but they’ve taken all these different tunes such as ‘Embraceable You,’ ‘I’ve Got Rhythm,’ ‘Slap That

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Couples learn to move in unison. “Crazy for You” will be presented April 29-May 1 at Homestead High School. Choreographer Leslie Beauchamp demonstrates a sequence for the Homestead High School cast of “Crazy for You.”

Bass’ and ‘Someone to Watch over Me’ and

created a musical out of it.”

Those songs debuted from 1926 to 1937.

“Crazy for You” opened on Broadway in 1992. “With most musicals, the story is created and then the music is written after that. This is the

opposite; the music is created and then they create a story with it,” Shaw said. See SONGS, Page A3

Homestead welcomes community for art, music, theater Homestead High School will welcome the community to enjoy visual arts, music and drama during April, which is Fine Arts Month at 4310 Homestead Road. • Spring Arts Gallery

and National Honor Society Coffee House. Community members and Homestead parents, staff and students are invited to view a school year’s worth of student artwork.

Sarah Jones, art department chairwoman, said students have created an outstanding collection of art. The gallery will be on display in the Community Room from Monday,

April 11, through Wednesday, April 13. The art display will be open to the public during school hours, from 7:15 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Students, faculty and

visitors viewed more than 700 creations in painting, pottery and more at the spring 2015 show. “We will celebrate the conclusion of the art show with the National

Honor Society Coffee House,” Jones said in an email. Hours are 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 13; please use Entrance 1. Jones said students set See ART, Page A12

Russell prepares to share SACS success statewide

By Garth Snow gsnow@kpcmedia.com

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Jean Russell will visit schools throughout Indiana next school year, offering the insights that earned her selection as Indiana Teacher of the Year.

The state will reimburse the school district for Russell’s salary and benefits during her sabbatical. Another specialist will work with Haverhill teachers next school year, specializing in math. Russell will spend blocks of time with as many schools as she can accommodate. The “one and done” workshops

do not work, she said. She plans more thorough follow-through to make the process more effective. “There needs to be some follow-up, where they can try whatever it is that we’re working through, and when concerns bubble up, we See SACS, Page A2

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Jean Russell hopes to visit Indiana schools from September to May as Indiana’s Teacher of the Year. The Haverhill Elementary School literacy specialist is still beaming months after Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz made the announcement at a Haverhill Elementary School assembly. Russell is still pleased with receiving a Sagamore of the Wabash designation during Gov. Mike Pence’s visit, and with being introduced as a VIP at Pence’s State of the State address. The Southwest Allen County School Board has granted Russell a one-year leave of absence so she can share her skills with any Hoosier school that requests her help.

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challenge and adjusts to her travel schedule, she said. “And Tom is kind of stoic by nature, that’s just who he is. But I know how proud of me he is, too,” she said. Russell recently met with 49 other state teachers of the year in San Antonio, Texas. “That was incredible. To be surrounded for five days by people who are as crazy about education as I am, I felt like I was in heaven. There were no limits to what we could dream up or think about or talk about. It was really inspiring. For the first time I was wrapping my mind around what this really means, because it’s so humbling and so crazy and yet it’s an opportunity and I don’t want to let that go without doing everything I can to positively affect education in Indiana. When I was there, the four walls of my school just kind of blew down,

need to have an opportunity to address those through Skype or whatever, and then maybe go back,” she said Those educators might also benefit from visiting SACS at some point. Russell said her family has supported her wholeheartedly. Her daughter Sarah is a freshman at Homestead High School. Katie is an eighth-grader at Woodside High School. Tom Russell is an investments adviser. Team Russell has always been strong, she said, but has risen to new challenges. “They definitely have had to rally. My girls have had to become more independent, and they’re such cheerleaders, they’re so proud of me and that more than anything is very humbling,” she said. Her husband willingly accepts each new

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Haverhill teacher Jean Russell says her family supports her as she prepares to assist schools statewide. Her daughter Sarah is a freshman at Homestead High School. Katie is an eighth-grader at Woodside Middle School. Tom Russell is an investments adviser.

and I understand that I represent all the kids and all the teachers.” That celebration and preparation leaves little time for Russell to concern herself with the national Teacher of the Year judging. Those four finalists are

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from four corners of the country; a winner will be announced this month. For more information on the program, visit ccsso. org. Russell is in her 26th year as a teacher, her 22nd year with Southwest Allen County Schools, and her fifth year as literacy specialist. Russell earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Illinois and her master’s degree in Elementary Education from IPFW. Media outlets announced Russell’s honors and reported the Haverhill celebrations in October. With that attention past, Times Community Publications asked Russell to discuss her teaching philosophy, how she interacts with teachers and students in her capacity as a literacy specialist, and how she has prepared for her new responsibilities. Russell consented, giving her full attention to the interview as she does to each student or teacher she meets. Portions of those comments follow. “One of the things that I feel really strongly about in my position

as coach for teachers is that we all need one. When I think about how we get an average athlete to become great, it’s instruction. So the idea of being able to have somebody come alongside you, no matter where you are in your career and find out what you’re about and how you would like to grow, and then make that their mission along with you, is so powerful for the kids. They get to see their teacher learning, alongside of them. I go into each classroom for six weeks. The first two weeks I completely take over that block whether it’s reading or writing, and I get to give them the opportunity to watch their kids learn without having to teach their kids. And that’s such a gift; they can learn so much. I use their kids and their resources, so they can see how it can work. “And then the second part of our time together we teach every other day. So the cool part about that is we plan together so now they’re in my head, I’m in their head, we’re handing back and forth, we’re talking about this kid and that kid and how they’re doing and what we need to do next. That thinking and philosophy starts to shift a little bit. And then at the end I coach out, and I take notes from everything that’s going on in the classroom. I leave them in the classroom. They have time to reflect on how they’re doing, based on what their goals were. We have a lot of conversations and celebrations at that point. It’s so cool because I still get a lot of time with kids. I still get to be in the classroom teaching and have that direct contact, and it’s kind of two for the price of one because the

kids are benefiting and then hopefully so is the instructor. “It’s been cool, and I would love to take that on the road. I would like to help the coaches become even more effective. I’d like to share what’s working for us and kind of see what they’re thinking about and be a part of their professional development, and see if there’s something that I can contribute to that planning. And I certainly feel like after five years of it I can say ‘OK, don’t do this. Don’t do that. We’re learned this; this is why.’ I can bring some of my experiences and successes to that population. Also, I want to work with teachers directly on student engagement, because that’s what drives learning. Every day, every kid grows. And what do I have to do to make that happen? “And then my last platform that I really want to focus on during my year, I’m excited to work with pre-service teachers. When I graduated from college, I hoped that there would be an opportunity sometime in my career to work with student teachers, to work with those folks that are just getting started in this profession. I am an IU Armstrong Teacher Educator. I just received that award. What that means is for this next school year I’ll be part be part of a cohort group that gets to work with their senior education majors and leading them and training them and helping them to be the best that they can be and get them excited and help them to understand while it isn’t the easiest thing that you’ll ever do, it is the most amazing thing that you’ll ever do.”

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The cast of 45 includes 12 principal roles and the chorus. Shaw said the students love the music. “All of the tunes are very hummable, and they kind of stick in your head in a good way. I think when people come to see the show they’re going to find that they know more Gershwin tunes than they thought,” Shaw said. “It’s a great show. I was actually in a production of it in 2003 at the Civic Theater,” Shaw said. It’s very witty, a lot of one-liners and zingers in it. “It’s a great family show, and I think a lot of people will recognize a lot of the tunes.” Leslie Beauchamp is

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Gabby Stayer, 3, enjoys a pancake breakfast at St. Joe United Methodist Church. Gabby is the daughter of church members Jamie and Colleen Stayer. The church’s Joy Class held the breakfast as a fundraiser for Charis House. Natalie Chivers rehearses the choreography to “Slap that Bass,” when the cowboys and Follies Girls are learning a song and dance number together.

the choreographer for the musical. Beauchamp also choreographs the girls group for the Homestead show choirs. “My show choir band director, Todd Ross, is also my pit orchestra director,” Shaw said. Tech director Jon Sandmaier designs and

builds sets and designs lighting. “He builds sets for the Fort Wayne Ballet and he used to be the tech director for the Civic back in the ’90s,” Shaw said. Shaw is completing his eighth year at Homestead, his second in charge of the theater program.

Parties nominate May 3; SACS has referendum

Indiana voters will go to the polls May 3 to participate in the major party nominations for U.S. president, and to choose Democratic and Republican candidates for county, state and federal offices. Voters in the Southwest Allen County Schools district also will be asked to vote on a $3.5 million referendum. The school board confirmed the ballot question on Jan. 5. “The renewal, which is expected to keep the tax levy and anticipated property taxes the same, supports districtwide goals of maintaining class sizes, programs, curricular and elective offerings; guidance counseling; and school safety,” the district said in a statement at that time. It would fund 52 existing positions, most of those being teachers. SACS has been operating with the assistance of a taxpayer-support referendum since 1985. With the renewal being at the same levy as the current referendum, taxpayers in Aboite and Lafayette townships are not expected to see an increase in their property tax bills. Voters need not vote in a political primary in order to vote on the referendum. On the Republican ballot, voters will select from

among nine candidates for president, plus races for U.S. Senate and U.S. Congress. State House and state Senate nominations also will be decided. On the Democratic ballot, voters will select from two candidates for president, and choose a nominee for the U.S. Congress. Some candidates are running unopposed on both ballots. Each party will nominate for Allen County treasurer, coroner, surveyor, county commissioner and county council. For a sample ballot based on residence and party preference, visit allencounty.us/ election-board. Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly examined the contests for U.S. Senate and U.S. Congress District 3. For a closer look, visit fwbusiness.com. Voters have until Monday, April 4, to register to vote or to submit address changes. The Allen County Voter Registration Office will be open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday to accommodate voters. The address is Suite 176, The Rousseau Centre, One E. Main St., Fort Wayne. To register, one must have lived at their current address for 30 days prior to the election, be a citizen of the United States, be at least 18 on or before Nov. 8, 2016, and cannot be currently imprisoned for the conviction of a crime. Anyone with a current and valid Indiana driver’s license or ID card may register or update their registration file online at indianavoters.com until midnight Monday, April 4. Early voting is available at five locations in Allen County. The Aboite Branch Library, 5630 Coventry Lane, Fort Wayne, will accommodate voters: Tuesday, April 26, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Wednesday, April 27, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thursday, April 28, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, April 29, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Early voting also is available at The Rousseau Center, and at the Dupont, Georgetown and Hessen Cassel branch libraries. For hours at each location, visit allencounty.us/election-board.

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Parkview Field ready for April 9 home opener

By Rod King

For Times Community Publications

When baseball fans return to Parkview Field, they might overlook the subtle upgrades that have been made over the winter. The TinCaps face the Lake County Captains in the home opener, April 9. For openers, a 20-foothigh protective safety net has been added the length of each dugout to protect fans from sizzling foul balls. The nets will not inhibit the fans’ view of the action, nor will they eliminate opportunities to snag pop fouls that might be lobbed over the screens. Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred and Minor League Baseball President and CEO Pat O’Conner had endorsed the screens as a safety measure, which cost $22,500.

On their way to their seats, fans will tread a completely resurfaced concourse. According to John Nolan, broadcast and media relations manager, it had not been upgraded since the stadium opened seven years ago. “We want to continue to be proactive where the fan’s safety is involved. Though the concourse was not visibly deteriorating,” said Nolan, “it has seen a lot of wear and tear considering the stadium hosted 623 events in addition to the TinCaps games. That includes concerts, charity run/walk events, business and service club meetings in our conference center and the fact that it is open daily for exercise walking.” One thing that fans will notice is the structure on top of the 400 Club in center field. The new

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Parkview Field has hosted 623 events in addition to TinCaps games in the seven years since opening. The concourse has been repaved and new 20-foot-high safety netting has been added the length of each dugout.

Summit Presented by Tuthill will accommodate groups of 25 to 125 for a unique game view and an unobstructed look at the Fort Wayne skyline. In fact, it’s the only baseball field in the country with

such a facility that gives fans an elevated batter’seye-view of the action. The TinCaps have invested $600,000 in the new restaurant/bar/patio. and Tuthill (local pump manufacturer) purchased

the naming rights. Seats have been installed on the patio for watching games and there will be high chairs and tables to enjoy food catered by various Fort Wayne restaurants. The $40 per person charge includes the game ticket, and unlimited food and beverages. Parkview Field is more than baseball. This season the park will feature 20 fun theme nights ranging from a high school spirit night in May, a birthday party to celebrate Indiana’s 200th year, a Star Wars night, a summer Olympics evening, a “Tonight Show” event, a pirates night and a Halloween night. Most of the theme nights will be on Fridays, but a few are scheduled for Thursdays. TinCaps players will wear special jerseys on some nights, and fans are invited to dress up

according to the particular theme. The team has announced that there will be more post-game fireworks than ever before, with a record 32 scheduled. Nolan, who has visited many of the ballparks around the Midwest League, said, “Fort Wayne fans are treated to bigger, better and longer fireworks displays than any other park.” Stadium Journey magazine has named Parkview Field the No. 1 baseball experience in the minor leagues four of the last five years, No. 3 in all of baseball’s 160 stadiums throughout the country, and No. 9 among stadiums of all kinds in the United States. The additions and upgrades to the stadium this season will likely ensure its continued high national rating.

Show choirs to perform for the home audience Homestead High School show choirs will present their 2016 show one last time, in public performances on May 12 and 13. “Our show choirs had a very successful season,” director Curtis Shaw said in an interview. “The all-girls group, Elite, won grand champ at the Churbusco Invitational and the South Dearborn Invita-

tional, and also received second place at Festival Disney, a national competition. “The mixed group, Class Royale, also had a great season. They won grand champion at Lawrence North, narrowly beating Carroll, and also won grand champion at Festival Disney. “The backup band,

Anonymous Blue, won four different times.” Homestead choirs closed their competition season March 19 at the Lawrence North Invitational. Homestead did not enter the Indiana State School Music Association competition, which concluded that same weekend. Next up, the shows for

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the home crowd. Elite and the concert choir will perform Thursday, May 12, at 7 p.m. Class Royale′ will perform Friday, May 13, at 7 p.m. “It’s an evening of showcasing their talent, with solos and groups,” Shaw said. Already, Shaw is looking to next season. Audition workshops

will be held May 9-12, from 3-5 p.m. each day. Auditions will be held Thursday, May 19, at 3 p.m. Shaw also will instruct a show choir clinic, all day Saturday, May 7. The clinic is for grades 3-8, from any school district or home-schooled. The fee is $25, which includes a T-shirt.

“The girls get their hair and makeup done by the show choir girls. They will learn a song choreographically and vocals, taught to them by the show choir kids, and then they will perform it that afternoon for the public,” Shaw said. That show is at 1 p.m. The clinic, auditions and workshops will be held in the choir room.

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Spring Book Fair welcomes public April 19-21 Canterbury Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spring Book Fair allows students and visitors to get up close and personal with an array of guests â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from award-winning authors and artists to ballerinas â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as they talk about books, writing, and art in an informal setting. Open to the public, the book fair runs Tuesday through Thursday, April 19-21. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily at Canterbury Lower School, 5601 Covington Road. Canterburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spring Book Fair is a marketplace of books and fine art. It features thousands of hand-selected quality books for students and adults, original artwork from favorite local artists, and some of Indianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier authors of young adult fiction. Gallery Guests, on hand daily, create a lively atmosphere. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guests are local authors David M. Long, Carol Butler, Claire Ewart, Peggy Reiff Miller, Mary Coons, John Baumgartner, Peggy Sue Wells, Joe Reese, Jim Platzer, Kristine Papillon and Jodi Vanden Akker. Other guests include artists Janet Lynch and Jane Berner, storyteller Bonnie Manning, Fort Wayne Ballet company dancers, student writer Naomi Gephart, Betsy Gephart, Ted King, Sara Drury and Laura Semba. Artwork by gallery guest Vicki Junk-Wright, local artist and Canterbury High School art teacher, will be for sale. Additional artwork by Janet Lynch, Jane Berner and Beth Laipple will be for sale More than 35 categories, including specialized books for each grade level from

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kindergarten through middle school, are selected by parent volunteers, school librarians and teachers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The book fair is known for variety and quality of books from our New and Extraordinary section to the classics,â&#x20AC;? said author and parent volunteer Laurie Gray. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Planning for the book fair began last fall when a committee of parents and teachers researched and selected all the books,â&#x20AC;? said Helen Burkart Presser, Lower School librarian, author, and book fair coordinator. Volunteers also plan an informal Bistro Lunch during the book fair. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The lunch is a favorite among parents because it features a panel of experts discussing quality literature recommendations for specific grade levels,â&#x20AC;? said Presser. The lunch is held in the Canterbury Lower School Commons on Wednesday, April 20,

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8:30 and 9 a.m.: Vicki Junk-Wright, artist, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pictures Tell a Storyâ&#x20AC;? 9:30 and 10 a.m.: David M. Long, author, illustrator, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dream Big Dreamsâ&#x20AC;? 10:30 a.m.: Sara Drury, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ceramics: From Clay to Kilnâ&#x20AC;? 11 a.m.: Jodi Vanden Akker, writer, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Team Amelea: Empowering Girls to be Game Changersâ&#x20AC;? 12:30 p.m.: Laura Semba, educator, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Manga and Films of Hayao Miyazakiâ&#x20AC;? 1 p.m.: Laura Semba, educator, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Manga and Films of Hayao Miyazakiâ&#x20AC;? 1:30 p.m.: Janet Lynch, artist, with mixed media art 2 p.m.: Carol Butler, author, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Genois Wilson, Firefighterâ&#x20AC;? 2:30 p.m.: Jane Berner, artist, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rockinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with Paper and Scissorsâ&#x20AC;? Wednesday, April 20

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from 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost for the lunch is $10, and the deadline to register is April 14. All events are open to the public. For more information about the book fair or to register for the Bistro Lunch, contact Helen Presser at hpresser@ canterburyschool.

org. See the complete schedule and a list of books available by featured local authors at canterburyschool.org. Proceeds from the Spring Book Fair benefit the library programs at Canterbury School for Early Childhood, Lower School, Middle School and High School.

8:30 a.m.: John Baumgartner, author, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Creating Quirky Charactersâ&#x20AC;? 9:30 a.m.: Jim Platzer and his service dog, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Lionhearted Puppyâ&#x20AC;? 10 a.m.: Ted King, science teacher, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Watching Science Happenâ&#x20AC;? 10:30 a.m.: Claire Ewart, illustrator, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Green Musicianâ&#x20AC;? 11 a.m.: Claire Ewart, illustrator, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Seagoing Cowboysâ&#x20AC;? 1 and 1:30 p.m.: Peggy Reiff Miller, author, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Seagoing Cowboysâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Back Storyâ&#x20AC;? 2 and 2:30 p.m.: Joe Reese, author, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Katie and the Possumâ&#x20AC;? Thursday, April 21

8:30 and 9 am.: Kristine Papillon, author, illustrator, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Crumpet the Trumpetâ&#x20AC;? 9:30 and 10 a.m.: Fort Wayne Ballet 10:30 a.m.: Naomi Gephart, MS student writer, â&#x20AC;&#x153;How to Write a Book About Your Travelsâ&#x20AC;? 11 a.m.: Betsy Gephart, family historian, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Family Histories: Digging in the Past and Writing for the Futureâ&#x20AC;? 12:30 p.m.: Mary Coons, author, illustrator, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Piglys and the Hundred-Year Mysteryâ&#x20AC;? 1 and 1:30 p.m.: Peggy Sue Wells, author, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Abigail and Edith: First Ladies, Second to Noneâ&#x20AC;? 2 p.m.: Mary Coons, author, illustrator, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Storysaurusâ&#x20AC;? 2:30 p.m.: Bonnie Manning, storyteller, â&#x20AC;&#x153;My Thinker Is Tired: Storytelling by Miss Bonnieâ&#x20AC;?

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Students explore world without leaving Seton Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School first- through fourth-graders presented International Night. In this annual event, each classroom chooses a country to study. The countries represented in the classrooms the evening of March 17 were Russia, Poland, England, Ireland, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, China and New Zealand. The students researched their country and made posters about different aspects of life in that country. The classrooms displayed artifacts, art and goods made in their

country. Each classroom offered activities that reflected the country, such as writing Chinese characters, making New Zealand glowworms, and decorating English crowns. Students and other young persons visiting International Night received “passports” that they got stamped in each “country.” School families also made typical food dishes from their students’ countries. After visiting the classrooms, International Night guests gathered in the cafeteria to sample the food dishes from the different countries.

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The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is recruiting volunteers for the fundraising walk on Saturday, Oct. 8, at Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St., Fort Wayne. To learn more about volunteer opportunities, email IndianaVolunteer@ alz.org or call (800) 272-3900. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is described

as the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s disease care, support and research. “Alzheimer’s disease is the only cause of death among the top 10 in America that cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed,” development specialist Julie Burkholder said in a statement from Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter.

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start and finish downtown where everyone was and people were so friendly. They were all like friends. The volunteers catered to us with water and cheers of encouragement.â&#x20AC;? Participants are encouraged to bring family and friends to help cheer them on. The Emporium at Joseph Decuis will be open that morning, offering a waffle bar breakfast. Sponsors include Parkview Huntington Hospital, Parkview

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Local crowd to hear Big Band sound artist The cocktail music sound made famous by singers like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Michael Buble’ will fill Roanoke’s Cottage Event Center the evening Friday, April 15, with the return of Big Band singer Matt Walch. The event will raise funds for the Huntington County Free Health Clinic. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with Walch taking the stage at 7:30. Food provided by 1024 Catering of Huntington will be available for purchase, and a cash bar will be available. Tickets for the event are $10 each and may be purchased using PayPal on the venue’s website, cottageeventcenter.com, or by phone at (260) 483-3508. The Cottage Event Center is at 9425 U.S. 24

N, in Roanoke. Walch has performed at venues from New York, Chicago, Boston and Detroit to Martha’s Vineyard, Scottsdale, Ariz.,and Palm Springs, Calif. He has performed with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and opened for the Glenn Miller Orchestra. Walch has been named “Best Big Band Singer” numerous times by talent service Gigmasters since 2008. “Matt is great,” said Buddy Morrow of the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. “I’ve heard him with my group … whatever you need, he has it!” Walch also pays tribute to the music of legends like Nat King Cole, Bobby Darin, Johnny Mathis and Tony Bennett. The Huntington Free Health Clinic provides area

low-income residents with a variety of health services including medications, blood screenings and dental care. They provide service every Tuesday from noon to 6 p.m. at the former Family Practice Associates medical building at 1255 Engle St., on the south side of Huntington. The facility sees about 30 patients per week. The next show at the Cottage Event Center will be the return of popular comedy duo Larry Bower and Scott Nedberg on May 20. The show will feature Vaudeville style comedy including a re-enactment of Abbott & Costello’s “Who’s On First?” plus music provided by former Bearcreek Farms singer Vickie Kibellus. Proceeds will benefit the Roanoke Food Pantry.

Huntington’s Alpha Chi OKs Michelson award Huntington University’s Alpha Chi chapter made history by approving the Paul and Jean Michelson Alpha Chi Outstanding Scholar Award. Alumni have raised an endowment of $29,132 in honor of Dr. Michelson’s 40 years of service as Alpha Chi faculty sponsor and Jean Michelson’s nearly two decades of service as an assistant sponsor. Starting in 2016-17 academic school year, expendable earnings will be available each year from the endowment. “The number of alumni who have stepped up to the plate and made this endowment possible is testament to the dedication of the Michelsons in their mentoring and encouragement of the university’s top student scholars over the years,” said Ruth Nalliah, professor of chemistry and Alpha Chi faculty sponsor. “We are pleased with the number of alumni who want to see this legacy continue.” The stated purpose of this endowment is to use the earnings for underwriting expenses of Alpha Chi members attending and presenting academic work at the yearly National Convention. These earnings may also be used to “support or encourage other significant scholarly activities of members of the Chapter as appropriate to the mission of Huntington University and the Alpha Chi Society.” Accordingly, the Alpha Chi student body voted to rename the Outstanding Scholar Award as the Paul and Jean Michelson Alpha Chi Outstanding Scholar

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University chapter was also recognized as the national outstanding Alpha Chi chapter with The President’s Cup twice, in 2015 and in 2001. Only one other chapter has won the award twice. Alpha Chi is a national honor society consisting of the top 10 percent of junior and senior students in all academic disciplines, and is dedicated to “making scholarship effective for good.”

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HU Foundation reaches annual fundraising goal The Huntington University Foundation announced it has reached this year’s goal of raising $30,000 for its Huntington County grant program. “We are so grateful to the donors who are helping to make a difference for the student experience,” said Holly Sale, president of the Foundation. Since 1938, the Huntington University Foundation has assisted Huntington County residents who attend Huntington University through the annual Huntington County grant and endowed scholarships. Approximately 14 percent of HU students come from Huntington County, and these funds play a large role in opening a door for their education. In addition to reaching the $30,000 goal, the

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band. Jonathan Meader directs the winter guard. About 250 students will perform this evening. • Spring musical: “Crazy for You.” Curtis Shaw directs. Friday, April 29, 7 p.m.; Saturday, April 30, 7

p.m.; Sunday, May 1, 2 p.m. Admission: $10. See related article, this edition. • Show choirs perform in May. The Elite women’s show choir will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 12. The Class Royale′ mixed

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It took two tries, but Indiana Tech Law School earned provisional accreditation from the American Bar Association. The Fort Wayne-based school formally announced the achievement March 14. “I’m grateful for the ABA’s work in reviewing our program and all of the support we have received along the way from our students, faculty and staff, Indiana Tech alums and the legal community in Fort Wayne and beyond,” said Indiana Tech Law School Dean Charles Cercone. “All of us here at the law school are excited about what the future holds for our program.” The law school took a big step forward in its bid for accreditation by winning a positive recommendation for provisional approval Jan. 21 from the Accreditation Committee of the American Bar Association’s Section on Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar. The committee’s recommendation was not final. Indiana Tech representatives subsequently appeared before the Section’s Council in Phoenix in March, after which the council issued its decision on Indiana Tech’s application. Provisional accreditation entitles Indiana Tech Law School to all the rights of a fully accredited law school, and enables its graduates to take the bar exam in any American jurisdiction. A provisionally accredited law school may apply for full accreditation no earlier than two years after receiving provisional accreditation and must obtain full accreditation within five years after receiving provisional accreditation. A law school seeking accreditation must demonstrate that it is in substantial compliance with all of the ABA Standards for the Approval of Law Schools. Indiana Tech Law

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More than 800 people viewed quilts, bought fabrics and picked up the latest quilting tools and techniques at the 26th annual Gathering of Quilters. Nationally known designer Pat Sloan brought her expertise to the March 19 event at Wayne High School. The author, lecturer and weekly radio show host talked about making quilting fun. Her audience came from all over Indiana and from Ohio, Michigan and Illinois. The 2016 show, which was hosted by Appleseed Quilters Guild, showcased more than 150 quilts. It also featured 23 vendors from throughout Indiana offering yards and yards of fabric, thread in just about every color, wooden quilt display racks, the latest computer controlled sewing machines, suction gripper tools for safe fabric cutting, patterns, puzzles, design packs, cards, books and jewelry. Chairperson Janet Ditton and Co-chairperson Mary Ann Skinner explained that the main purpose of the show is to promote “Better Quilting Through Education.” The Guild volunteered to host the one-day show two years ago. The location moves around the state every year. Appleseed Guild is proud of its philanthropy quilts which are made by its members to be donated to the Rescue Mission, Women’s Crisis Shelter and Shepherd’s House.

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Sue Lee, philanthropy QUILT TOPICS chairperson, said the Appleseed Quilters Guild meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of group donates between each month at Classic Café Event Center, 4832 Hillegas Road, 25 and 30 regular quilts, Fort Wayne. Annual membership dues are $30. Spring programs around 60 smaller touch include: April 5, Phyllis Meiring from In the Patch Designs; May PHOTO BY ROD KING quilts for persons with 4 (a Wednesday), Linda Hahn from New York Beauty State of First place for the brightest quilt, “Whispering of God,” Alzheimer’s disease or Mind; June 7, Kaye Moore, hand wool appliqué. went to Linda Johnson. other memory impairments, and 35 pet beds made of fabric scraps. ® Presented by Life Enrichment Director, Angela Stoner-Gast At the Ugly Fabric Challenge booth, attendees were urged to take a sealed bag of ugly At North Woods Village at Inverness Lakes, we deliver the perfec fabric scraps and create over the next year somebalance of dignified support and an engaging, independent lifesty lifest Monday, April 11 • 3-4 PM thing appealing to exhibit through our “NEW program. at next year’s show. Presented by ColleenDIRECTIONS”® Napier, RN, Dir. of Health & Wellness About a dozen creations Explore the controversial subject of sexuality and intimacy in persons with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Understand our own attitudes while learning how dementia can impact and affect from last year were Joinexpressions us as we showcase are unique to of intimacy. Preparethe nowengaging for a variety ofactivities situations thatthat may occur displayed for attendees and learn about different strategies and available resources to help. to vote on by putting a Experience “NEW DIRECTIONS”® Refreshments willsee be served. the North Woods Village and firsthand what makes days her penny in a numbered in Memory Care Assisted Living plastic cup to choose a truly remarkable. winner. A large display of Tuesday, April 26 • 10 AM-2 PM quilts for children who When caring for a loved one, it’s important to take time for yourself. Come relax and let North have been diagnosed with Woods Village rejuvenate you! We invite you to our special Caregiver Wellness Day, a day just cancer covered a wall for you. Bring your loved one to enjoy engaging activities while you relax. You will enjoy: outside the display room. • Relaxing chair massages by Elements Massage The quilts will be donated • A delicious chef prepared lunch • A glass of wine and soothing music to Camp Watcha-Wan• Access to our Nurse Practitioner to answer any question you may have about your loved one na-Do, which is held every year at Pokagon Space is limited, RSVP today 260-420-1866. State Park. According to Co-chairperson Skinner, Glencarin Just South ofWayne Bandidos, in Fort Wayn 80758075 Glencarin Boulevard,Boulevard, Just South of Bandidos in Fort each Guild Presented member is by Life Enrichment Director, Angela Stoner-Gast www.NorthWoodsMemoryCare.com expected to make a quilt www.NorthWoodsMemoryCare.com for the camp. At Northarea, Woods Village at Inverness Lakes, we deliver the perfect The display which balance of two dignified support and an engaging, independent lifestyle filled one of the school through gyms, showed our “NEW DIRECTIONS”® program. colorful quilts ranging from classic and Join usdesigns as we showcase the engaging activities that are unique to patterns to 3-D insects, the North Woods Village and see firsthand what makes days here flowers, geckos and birds. trulybeen remarkable. Some had chosen blue ribbon winners in a variety of categories. We look forward to sharing our Appleseed Quilters new, vibrant community – RSVP today! Guild is an incorporated, charitable, nonprofit organization with the purpose of creating and stimulating interest Boulevard, in 8075anGlencarin Just South of Bandidos, in Fort Wayne making, collecting andwww.NorthWoodsMemoryCare.com Steve Carr preserving quilts.

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Rental business moves, sees continued expansion Mutton Party and Tent Rental has moved to 1818 Lakeview Drive in Fort Wayne. The family-owned business will celebrate the new location with a ribbon-cutting and open house on Thursday, April 14. Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry will cut the ribbon on the new location at 3:45 p.m. An open house and tours of the facility will follow from 4-7 p.m. Mutton Party and Tent Rental has served the surrounding area for over 30 years from an Illinois Road location. The new facility is located just off West State Boulevard near Dana Corp. The new site spans 30,000 square feet, allowing room for projected growth. “After two years of actively looking for a new facility to accom-

modate the growing local business, this location was purchased and the renovations of the old manufacturing plant began late last spring,” the company said in a statement. The Mutton family has over a 65-year history of business in Fort Wayne, beginning with Bob’s father Ray Mutton who opened the original Standard Oil Gas Station in 1948 in what is now known as Time Corners. Bob and Linda Mutton started Mutton Rental Center in 1985. Matt Mutton joined his parents in business after graduating from Indiana University’s Kelly Business School in 2008. Mutton Party and Tent Rental employs 22 people year-round and brings on an additional 30 crew members during

the busy season. In a statement, the company said it supports thousands of events in the Fort Wayne area every year. “My dad has always had a pretty big passion for parties,” Matt said in an interview. Bob began receiving requests to rent tents, and then chairs. “So we went strictly into party and tent rental,” Matt said. That was in 1999. “This year we’ve already serviced events in Tulsa, Okla., Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Providence, Rhode Island,” Matt said. Matt said the wider exposure started when a national event company was looking for a tent company for an Illinois event, and found Mutton online. That led to a second opportunity, in

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Grand Rapids, Mich. That same company enlisted Mutton for the Rhode Island event. The company rents tents for fairs throughout Indiana and Ohio, including about 150 tents for the Indiana State Fair. Mutton’s biggest tent covers 20,000 square feet under one roof. Matt said tents that size are raised in sections and laced together. A project might

take as much as 150 man hours, depending on the size of the tent. “Then the fun part is what goes underneath it,” he said. “The bigger, signature events are sometimes a 4- or 5-day install,” he said. Mutton might keep staff on hand during the event, to help with adjustments such as ventilation. “We do about 70 percent of our business

May through October,” Matt said. “We do a fair amount of tenting throughout the winter, but it’s not the same volume, obviously.” Most of the rentals are within 60 miles of Fort Wayne. Mutton also rents chairs, tables, bounce houses and other party staples. For more information, visit muttonrentals.com.

Joyful Noise show choir draws from eight schools On March 11, The Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School show choir competed at the Bishop Luers Midwest Show Choir Invitational held at Bishop Luers High School. Joyful Noise was created at Seton Catholic School, but is made up of 19 middle school girls from eight Cath-

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They competed against four other middle school show choirs that evening. Joyful Noise also competed at show choir competitions at DeKalb and Homestead high schools this winter. Joyful Noise is directed by Sonia Salas. The show choir program was choreographed by Mackenzie Bowen.

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Homestead High School participated in the Scholastic Art and Writing Competition through the Fort Wayne Museum of Art. The Homestead art department received 60 awards, 24 of which were Gold Keys; the highest honor. The English department received 52 awards, with 17 being Gold Keys. The students were honored at the Grand Wayne Center. Award-winning works will be on display through April 10 at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, 311 E. Main St. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Five students’ regional Gold Key works have also been acknowledged at the national level. Three national medalists received Gold Medals and are invited to participate in the National Scholastic Art and Writing Ceremony at Carnegie Hall in New York City on Thursday, June 2. Arts department chairwoman Sarah Jones said Homestead has sent eight students to the national competition in the past 12 years. Nearly 2,400 students from northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio submitted works for the Fort Wayne

A photography portfolio submitted by Homestead senior Matt Bailey was awarded a National Silver Medal.

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Homestead freshman Karly Wolfcale was awarded a Gold Medal and her work was named Best in Grade at the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.

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Scholastic News Room at mediaroom.scholastic.com/ artandwriting. Fort Wayne Museum of Art is funded in part by Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne. This activity was made possible, in part, with support from the Indiana Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. Homestead honorees

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Taste of Waynedale fundraiser serves samples to 700 More than 700 people turned out for the 8th annual Kingston’s Taste of Waynedale, raising about $4,000 for each of two charities. The March 22 event was held at the Mount Calvary Family Life Center, 1819 Reservation Road. It was presented by Kingston Residence, 7515 Winchester Road. Kingston marketing director Camille Garrison thanked all those who supported the fundraiser. “The vendors were enthusiastic and prepared with a wonderful array of food and drinks,” she said in an email. “The whole community turned out to support us, and it was an evening of fun and fellowship in Waynedale.” Tickets sold for $15 in advance, $20 at the door. “We had close to 700 people in attendance, and we will proudly donate $4,000 to both Community Harvest Food Bank and Honor Flight Northeast Indiana,” Garrison

Gabi North ladles chili for The Stand, one of two dozen businesses that offered samples at Taste of Waynedale.

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Honor Flight Northeast Indiana President Bob Myer and board member Camille Garrison stand at an information booth at the eighth annual Taste of Waynedale. Garrison is marketing director for Kingston Residence, which sponsored the event. This event raised more than $4,000 each for Community Harvest Food Bank and Honor Flight.

said in an email. “This brings our eight-year giving to a remarkable $66,721. We truly appreciate everyone’s support.”

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Local mystery author tells of path to ebooks Natalie S. Ellis laughed about the lessons she learned en route to publishing two mystery romance novels. “It’s been a long journey to publication,” Ellis told the Time Corners Kiwanis Club recently. “I started writing these books about 25 years ago.” She told of delays and disappointments, and said she once told her agent that she was finished with writing. Ellis persevered, though, and is pleased with the results. Natalie S. Ellis is the pen name for Natalie Eggeman, of Fort Wayne. Her first published work, “Fear for Hire,” tells of a paid kidnapper who mistakenly abducts the wrong person. “It will keep you turning the pages, and it’s set here in Fort Wayne,” she said. Her second novel, “Revenge for Hire,” also is set in Ellis’ hometown. Ellis uses Fort Wayne fixtures as her backdrops. She noted that Rick Kinney is in the process of restoring the Clyde Theater in Quimby Village. Her book envisioned not only a restored theater, but a water park. “I made that whole Quimby Village a

charities. Since we added a fourth flight last year, every dollar donated will help offset the additional costs,” she said.

Honor Flight Northeast Indiana President Bob Myer and several board members were on hand. They met with veterans

and even enlisted veterans for future flights to see the memorials in the nation’s capital. “We’re working really hard for Flight No. 19, April 27. Flight 20 is May 25,” Myer said. “We’ve got 86 vets lined up for each one of those flights. “The first flight has over 50 World War II

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esting, but I discovered that romance readers get scared very easily, and so I learned over the years that I had to make Jack a nicer person,” Ellis told the Kiwanis Club. “I’m not sure if I’m going to keep writing fiction. I’m actually working with someone on their memoirs,” she said. Ellis also addressed the New Haven Kiwanis Club in March. Her FearForHire.com website offers links to buy both e-books online. (Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly reporter Linda Lipp interviewed Ellis and three other local ebook authors. For a closer look, visit fwbusiness.com.)

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Spring break camps explore science topics Children may explore weather, reptiles and other topics during spring break camps, April 4-8 at Science Central, 1950 N. Clinton St. in downtown Fort Wayne. Camps are open for children ages 5-11. Check-in is at 8:30 a.m. and the lessons end at 4 p.m. each day, Monday through Friday. The cost is $25 per day for members and $30 per day for nonmembers. Registration can be completed at ScienceCentral.org. The learning center will extend its hours that week. Science Central will be open Monday, April 4, through Saturday, April 9, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and

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The Bishop Dwenger High School Elegance women’s show choir competes at the 42nd annual Midwest Show Choir Invitational, on March 12. Bishop Luers High School hosts the longest running show choir competition in the nation.

Fort Wayne Parks’ golf courses open for season The Fort Wayne Parks Department’s three golf courses are open for the 2016 season. Driving ranges at each course will open at a date to be determined. When inclement weather occurs, courses may close for a short period, or for the day, depending upon the severity of the weather. To check on course availability, call the individual course: • Foster Park Golf Course: 3900 Old Mill Road; (260) 427-6735; fostergolfcourse.com. • Shoaff Park Golf

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A golfer lines up a putt at Foster Park Golf Course, which opened March 14. McMillen Park and Shoaff Park golf courses also are open for the season.

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outing for a business or organization may do so at that same website. Weekday rates are $10 for 9 holes, or $16 for 18 holes. Weekend and holiday rates are $11 for 9 holes, or $17 for 18 holes. Season rates vary by course. A 3-way membership to all three courses is $695. Visit the golf course websites for rates for range balls and electric cart rentals. Rick Hemsoth is the city courses’ PGA professional. Find a variety of golfing tips and course details at the course websites.

Canterbury to welcome Fifth House Ensemble The Canterbury School Fine Arts Department will host Chicago’s Fifth House Ensemble on Thursday, April 28, for a day of training and performance. 5HE, as the group is known, will offer a public performance at 7 p.m. that evening at Canterbury’s Summers Auditorium, 3210 Smith Road, Fort Wayne. Tickets are on sale for $20 for adults; $10 for students. Tickets can be bought at canterburyschool.org/arts-luna. Canterbury students will benefit from a full day of residency activities, including a graphic notation workshop with older students that allows expression of sounds outside the usual “musical notation” constraints, and a “music as storytelling”

workshop for younger students. Concert-goers are invited to join the students before the concert at 6:30 p.m. for a performance of their work from the day’s residency activities. In the “Luna de Cuernos” chamber music event, 5HE has created a silent movie of sorts by collaborating with writer and artist Sarah Becon to bring to life a modern interpretation of a Puerto Rican folk tale. Becon’s graphic novel is displayed on screen during the performance, accompanied by five members of 5HE. Fifth House Ensemble entertains on Chicago stages and unexpected venues including aquariums, train stations and bars.

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Narcissie White, left, and Geneva Winborn enjoy food offered by vendors at the eighth annual Taste of Waynedale, March 22 at Mount Calvary Family Life Center.

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NFL veteran to address EACS educational benefit Former Indianapolis Colts center Jeff Saturday will offer the keynote address at the East Allen County Educational Foundation annual dinner and auction fundraiser. The event will be from 6-9 p.m. Friday, May 20, at the Mirro Center for Research and Innovation, 10622 Parkview Plaza Drive, Fort Wayne. The cost to attend the dinner and auction is $30 per person, $50 per couple, or $200 for a table of eight. RSVPs are required by noon Tuesday, May 10.

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With endorsement of downtown arena from ad-hoc committee, Fort Wayne shifts attention to planning process Staff reports It took two tries, but Indiana Tech Law School earned provisional accreditation from the American Bar Association. The Fort Wayne-based school formally announced the achievement March 14. “I’m grateful for the ABA’s work in reviewing our program and all of the support we have received along the way from our students, faculty and staff, Indiana Tech alums and the legal community in Fort Wayne and beyond,” said Indiana Tech Law School Dean Charles Cercone. “All of us here at the law school are excited about what the future holds for our program.” The law school took a big step forward in its bid for accreditation by winning a positive recommendation for provisional approval Jan. 21 from the Accreditation Committee of the American Bar Association’s Section on Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar. The committee’s recommendation was not final. Indiana Tech representatives subsequently appeared before the Section’s

Council in Phoenix this month, after which the council issued its decision on Indiana Tech’s application. Provisional accreditation entitles Indiana Tech Law School to all the rights of a fully accredited law school, and enables its graduates to take the bar exam in any American jurisdiction. A provisionally accredited law school may apply for full accreditation no earlier than two years after receiving provisional accreditation and must obtain full accreditation within five years after receiving provisional accreditation. A law school seeking accreditation must demonstrate that it is in substantial compliance with all of the ABA Standards for the Approval of Law Schools. Indiana Tech Law School was founded in 2012 and welcomed in its first class in 2013. The members of that class will graduate in May. The provisional accreditation was particularly important to them because Indiana requires education at an accredited institution in order to sit for the bar exam. When the law school’s first attempt at provisional

accreditation was denied a year ago, it did not appeal the decision because university leaders decided reapplying for the endorsement would be the quicker, more effective approach. The ABA does not make public the details of its findings, but Cercone and others met with ABA representatives and received some insight to help them in the reapplication process. The law school had to submit a very detailed “self study” and a certification that it had corrected any of the deficiencies the ABA cited. The ABA had no problems with the school’s faculty or teaching, and did not cite the school’s lack of a permanent dean at the time of its first evaluation as a problem, “although to be honest I don’t think it helped us much,” Cercone told Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly last year. The founding dean, Peter Alexander, left abruptly at the end of the law school’s first academic year in 2014. An interim dean served in that position until Cercone came on board in January 2015. The school’s enrollment the first two years did not

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Recommendations for developing a new mixed-use arena in downtown Fort Wayne call for building it on the block bound by Jefferson Boulevard, Washington Boulevard, Ewing Street and Webster Street. The block, which sits between Parkview Field, the Allen County Public Library and the Grand Wayne Center, is currently home to King Gyro’s restaurant, Taco Bell and Rally’s fast food places, a home and library parking lots.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 1 Big Daddy Weave, Plumb & Jordan Feliz, “Beautiful Offerings Tour.” First Assembly of God, 1400 W. Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. Tickets $15-$40. Visit TrinityCommunications.org for details.

SATURDAY, APRIL 2 “Baroque Favorites.” First Wayne Street United Methodist Church, 300 E. Wayne St., Fort Wayne. 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $20. Get tickets at the venue one hour before the program or at fwphil.org. The Fort Wayne Philharmonic musicians conclude the Chamber Orchestra Series. Easter Bone Hunt. Franke Park, off Sherman Boulevard at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, Fort Wayne; at Pavilion 1. Registration begins at noon, with the bone hunt at 1:30 p.m. All dogs are admitted with a $15 donation to Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control. There will be dog-friendly games, crafts, and even tattoos. Prize baskets will be given away to the lucky pups who find prize eggs, and human companions can win items by joining the raffle. The Easter bunny will join the group for pictures. All dogs in attendance must be restrained with a nonretractable leash. All proceeds benefit Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control. The event is hosted by Happy Dogs Daycare. Three Rivers Fly Fishing and Fly Tying Show. Classic Café, 4832 Hillegas Road, Fort Wayne; in the exhibition hall. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 12 to 17, and free to ages 11 and under. Food will be available. A silent auction will continue throughout the day. Free seminars are designed to educate the beginner and seasoned fly angler alike. For details, visit 3rff.org, or find Three Rivers Fly Fishers-Fort Wayne on Facebook. Fort Wayne Farmers Market indoor market. Lincoln Financial Center at Parkview Field, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 Guided history tour and lunch. 10 am.-2 p.m. Settlers Inc. member and educator Linda Huge will lead a unique guided history tour of the Historic Swinney Homestead and the Allen County Court House with lunch at the Homestead, 1424 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. $25. Reservation and payment due by March 30. Transportation is not included, however, downtown parking suggestions will be presented; age 14 and older. (260) 747-1501 or (260) 747-1229. Event proceeds support the maintenance of the Historic Homestead. For more information, visit settlersinc.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 7 Disorderly Bear Den. Community Center, 233 W. Main St., Fort Wayne. 6:30 p.m. This nonprofit collects teddy bears and other stuffed animals and gives them to those in need. Anyone who is interested may attend the meetings. Free parking is available in the rear of the building. The club is always in need of donations of gently used or new teddy bears and other stuffed animals. For more information about meetings or where to drop off donations, contact Donna Gordon-Hearn, (260) 409-9886, or email tdbear7@comcast.net. Special Cuisines dinner series: Turkey. Ivy Tech Coliseum Campus, 3800 N. Anthony Blvd. 6 p.m. Open to the public. $25 per person. Students in Ivy Tech’s Special Cuisines class take turns creating, preparing and serving world-cuisine theme meals for class credit. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance: visit IvyTech.edu/northeast/dinners or call (260) 480-2002. Pay on-site with cash, check or charge. Wine is available for an additional cost. Dinners are served in the Hospitality Room (Door 24, at the back of the building and facing Coliseum Boulevard). The culinary students rotate through various positions in the kitchen and dining room, providing a full restaurant experience. The rest of spring’s series include the following dates and themes: • April 14, Persia-Iran; • April 21, Africa; • April 28, India. AARP educational presentation. The Community Foundation, 555 E. Wayne St., Fort Wayne. 2 p.m. Free; community welcome Allen County Chapter 187 of AARP will hold its monthly free educational presentation. Bruce Mueller from the Indiana Attorney General’s Office will present on Frauds & Scams: How to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft. Mueller will highlight some of the trickier ways scam artists devise to obtain personal information from unsuspecting or gullible citizens, how much havoc the misuse of personal identify information can cause victims, and strategies on how to avoid being the victim of identity fraud. Mueller will reveal the Top 10 scam complaints the Attorneys General Office received during the past year.

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Earth Day Fort Wayne offers a family-friendly outing. The free event will be held 1-5 p.m. Sunday, April 24, at Eagle Marsh, 6801 Engle Road. More information is available at lrwp.org. The ﬁrst 200 attendees will receive free, colorful Earth Day Fort Wayne T-shirts. FRIDAY, APRIL 8 Quilt show: “Blessed Are the Piece-makers.” Harlan United Methodist Church, 16434 Indiana 37, Harlan. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $5 admission. The admission/ lunch combination is $10. Lunch served 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The church’s ﬁfth annual quilt show includes a challenge for participants to use “Pink — the Color of Spring” in their creations. Door prizes to be awarded daily. The show continues Saturday.

SATURDAY, APRIL 9 Shindigz National Soccer Festival. Bishop John D’Arcy Stadium, University of Saint Francis, 1598 Lindenwood Ave., Fort Wayne. Indiana University plays Notre Dame at 7 p.m. Tickets available at the gate: $7 for high school age, $10 for adults. Food and beverages will be available for purchase on site through Don Hall’s catering. For more information, visit nationalsoccerfestival.com. Quilt show: “Blessed Are the Piece-makers.” Harlan United Methodist Church, 16434 Indiana 37, Harlan. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $5 admission. The admission/ lunch combination is $10. Lunch served 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The church’s ﬁfth annual quilt show includes a challenge for participants to use “Pink — the Color of Spring” in their creations. Door prizes to be awarded daily. Lois Levhin, from Born Again Quilts, will demonstrate old-fashion bed turning at 2 p.m. A quilt rafﬂe will take place at 3 p.m.

Wills, estates and elder law. Grace Episcopal Church, 10010 Aurora Place, Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. Free. Attorney Tim Naville will address the concerns of those who ﬁnd themselves in a position of being responsible for the care of an elderly parent, other family member, or friend. Special Cuisines dinner series: Persia-Iran. Ivy Tech Coliseum Campus, 3800 N. Anthony Blvd. 6 p.m. Open to the public. $25 per person. Students in Ivy Tech’s Special Cuisines class take turns creating, preparing and serving world-cuisine theme meals for class credit. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance: visit IvyTech.edu/northeast/dinners or call (260) 480-2002. Pay on-site with cash, check or charge. Wine is available for an additional cost. Dinners are served in the Hospitality Room (Door 24, at the back of the building and facing Coliseum Boulevard). The culinary students rotate through various positions in the kitchen and dining room, providing a full restaurant experience. The rest of spring’s series include the following dates and themes: • April 21, Africa; • April 28, India. Moms group. Java Mama Café. 5916 Covington Road, Fort Wayne; in the Community Room. 11 a.m.-noon. Free. This drop-in event allows moms to meet other moms and discuss all areas of motherhood together in a baby-friendly, social environment. This group will be led by Hallie Greider, educational director of Birth Matters.

SATURDAY, APRIL 16 Fort Wayne Farmers Market indoor market. Lincoln Financial Center at Parkview Field, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Credit seminar. Imagine Real Estate, 221 Lincoln Highway East, New Haven. 9 a.m.-noon. Free. This seminar offers information regarding credit, credit repair, credit building, home buying, down-payment assistance and more. Imagine Real Estate presents this seminar in conjunction with Ruoff Home Mortgage and the nonprofit Pathfinder Services. Pathfinder representatives will offer information on the First Time Homebuyer Down Payment Grants, Individual Development Accounts and more. Mortage prequalifications will be available. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call Steve at (260) 602-6606 or visit ImagineRealEstate.net. The program will be repeated from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 20.

TUESDAY, APRIL 12 Early Childhood open house. Canterbury Early Childhood Program, 5601 Covington Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 A Reading with B.J. Hollars. Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne. 6:30 p.m. Free. Fort Wayne native B.J. Hollars reads from his newly released nonfiction books: “From the Mouths of Dogs: What Our Pets Teach Us About Life, Death and Being Human” and “This is Only A Test.” Following thee reading,Hollars will take questions and discuss topics pertaining to both books. Books will be available for purchase. Hollars is an assistant professor of English at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Clair. He serves as a mentor of Creative Nonfiction, the reviews editor for Pleiades, and a contributing blogger for Brain Child and the Michigan Quarterly Review. Visit bjhollars.com for more information. Early Childhood open house. Canterbury Early Childhood Program, 5601 Covington Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. “The Many Uses of Vinegar.” Allen County Extension Office, IPFW Campus, 4001 Crescent Ave., Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. As a folk remedy, vinegar has been credited with curing everything from the flu to warts. Many of its supposed benefits are unproven, but some experts think that adding a little of this sour liquid to your life may have some health benefits. Discover what these might be. Registration is not required. Get Checking workshop. Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, 4001 Crescent Ave., Fort Wayne. 1-5 p.m. This workshop is for clients and families who have never had checking or savings accounts at a bank or credit

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Discover Roanoke 10K/5K & 1-Mile Kids Fun Run. 9 a.m.-noon. This event is sponsored by the Roanoke Chamber of Commerce and local businesses, beneﬁtting the Roanoke Elementary School PTO. To register, visit onturfsports.com.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 23 Touch-A-Truck event for kids. Ivy Tech Northeast Coliseum Campus, 3800 N. Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne. 10 a.m.-noon. This free event for children and their families lets children touch — and even crawl around in — semis, a limousine, ﬁre trucks, a smart car, and more. This event is presented through the college’s Early Childhood Education student organization, the Ivy Association for the Education of Young Children. Newsboys, “We Believe God’s Not Dead Tour.” Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. 6 p.m. Tickets $18-$47. With guests Audio Adrenaline, Ryan Stevenson & OBB. Visit TrinityCommunications.org for details. Spaghetti dinner and silent auction. Parkwood Church of God, 3320 Trier Road, Fort Wayne. Dinner at 6 p.m. Viewing of silent auction items begins at 5:30 p.m. Adults $13 or older pay $8 in advance or $10 at the door. Children 3-12 pay $3 in advance or $5 at the door. Children under 3 eat free, with a paid diner. Tickets can be bought in advance at Starz Dance Academy, 5728 Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne. This event beneﬁts Starz dancers, who are traveling to Branson, Mo., for the opening act of Clay Cooper’s show, and then to Orlando, Fla., to perform on stage at Walt Disney World. The trip starts June 26 and ends July 3. Starz is a noncompetitive dance company. Ladies Guild Rummage/Bake Sale. Bethany Lutheran Church, 2435 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. The sale begins a 8 a.m. and continues until noon, when clothing will be sold by the bagful.

MONDAY, APRIL 18 Painting on Canvas class. Allen County Extension Ofﬁce, IPFW Campus, 4001 Crescent Ave., Fort Wayne. 10 a.m. Paint a fun and easy 20x16 canvas with acrylic paints; no previous painting experience is necessary. Brushes and paints provided. Bring a water bowl (large cereal bowl size), a couple of paper plates and a roll of paper towels. Cost: $5. Class limited to 15 people. Registration forms are available at the Extension Ofﬁce or they can be found at extension.purdue.edu/allen.

TUESDAY, APRIL 19 Canterbury High School Concert. Canterbury High School Summers Auditorium, 3210 Smith Road, Fort Wayne. 7:30 p.m. Free; public invited. Canterbury School Spring Book Fair. Canterbury Lower School, 5601 Covington Road, Fort Wayne. 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Open to the public.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 Allen County Retired Educators. Rack and Helen’s Restaurant, 525 Broadway St., New Haven. Check-in at 10:45 a.m., program at 11 a.m. Please RSVP to Mary Jo Purvis at (260) 492-6992 or mpurvis1@frontier.com by April 13. Credit seminar. Imagine Real Estate, 221 Lincoln Highway East, New Haven. 6-9 p.m. Free. This seminar offers information regarding credit, credit repair, credit building, home buying, down-payment assistance and more. Imagine Real Estate presents this seminar in conjunction with Ruoff Home Mortgage and the nonprofit Pathfinder Services. Pathfinder representatives will offer information on the First Time Homebuyer Down Payment Grants, Individual Development Accounts and more. Mortage prequalifications will be available. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call Steve at (260) 602-6606 or visit ImagineRealEstate.net. Canterbury School Spring Book Fair. Canterbury Lower School, 5601 Covington Road, Fort Wayne. 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Open to the public. 11th annual Athena Awards luncheon. Parkview’s Mirro Center, 10622 Parkview Plaza Drive, Fort Wayne. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $35 per person. RSVP at greaterfortwayneinc.com/athena by April 15.

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Ivy Tech’s Special Cuisines class take turns creating, preparing and serving world-cuisine theme meals for class credit. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance: visit IvyTech.edu/northeast/dinners or call (260) 480-2002. Pay on-site with cash, check or charge. Wine is available for an additional cost. Dinners are served in the Hospitality Room (Door 24, at the back of the building and facing Coliseum Boulevard). The culinary students rotate through various positions in the kitchen and dining room, providing a full restaurant experience. The series closes April 28 with the cuisine of India.

Canterbury School Spring Book Fair. Canterbury Lower School, 5601 Covington Road, Fort Wayne. 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Open to the public. Student Visit Day K-12. Prospective students in Kindergarten through high school are invited to spend the day in classes at Canterbury School. Register at canterburyschool.org/visit Special Cuisines dinner series: Africa. Ivy Tech Coliseum Campus, 3800 N. Anthony Blvd. 6 p.m. Open to the public. $25 per person. Students in

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THURSDAY, APRIL 28 “The Addams Family” on Leo stage. Leo Jr./Sr. High School, 14600 Amstutz Road, Leo-Cedarville; in the school auditeria. 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 presale, $10 at the door. Sue Nelson directs. “Annie” on Northrop Bruin Theatre stage. Northrop High School, 7001 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 for students, $10 for adults. Tim Miller directs. Special Cuisines dinner series: India. Ivy Tech Coliseum Campus, 3800 N. Anthony Blvd. 6 p.m. Open to the public. $25 per person. Students in Ivy Tech’s Special Cuisines class take turns creating, preparing and serving world-cuisine theme meals for class credit. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance: visit IvyTech.edu/ northeast/dinners or call (260) 480-2002. Pay on-site with cash, check or charge. Wine is available for an additional cost. Dinners are served in the Hospitality Room (Door 24, at the back of the building and facing Coliseum Boulevard). The culinary students rotate through various positions in the kitchen and dining room, providing a full restaurant experience. This is the ﬁnal meal of the 11-week spring dinner series. Moms group. Java Mama Café. 5916 Covington Road, Fort Wayne; in the Community Room.

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11 a.m.-noon. Free. This drop-in event allows moms to meet other moms and discuss all areas of motherhood together in a baby-friendly, social environment. This group will be led by Hallie Greider, educational director of Birth Matters. Rummage and bake sale. Forest Park United Methodist Church, 2100 Kentucky Ave., Fort Wayne; in the church basement. 4-7 p.m. Proceeds go to mission work.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 29 Church garage sale. Pathway Community Church, 11910 Shearwater Run, Fort Wayne. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. This annual event has helped to raise thousands of dollars for adoption and orphans through TrueVine ministry. Thousands of amazing items will be offered. Donations and volunteers are needed. Donations can be dropped off at the church, after Saturday and Sunday services several weekends before the sale. For more information, visit pccfw.org or email garagesale@pccfw.org. The sale continues 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, with a $5 bag sale. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Annieâ&#x20AC;? on Northrop Bruin Theatre stage. Northrop High School, 7001 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 for students, $10 for adults. Tim Miller directs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Addams Familyâ&#x20AC;? on Leo stage. Leo Jr./Sr. High School, 14600 Amstutz Road, Leo-Cedarville; in the school auditeria. 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 presale, $10 at the door. Sue Nelson directs. Rummage and bake sale. Forest Park United Methodist Church, 2100 Kentucky Ave., Fort Wayne; in the church basement. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Buy clothing for $2 a bag from 1-3 p.m. Proceeds go to mission work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Broadway: Bold and Beautiful.â&#x20AC;? Concordia Lutheran High School, 1601 St. Joe River Drive, Fort Wayne. 7:30 p.m. Songs from musicals such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sound of Music,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;West Side Storyâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;South PaciďŹ câ&#x20AC;? will be skewered. Dueling banjos add to the show. Chris Gieschen directs.

SATURDAY, APRIL 30 â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Addams Familyâ&#x20AC;? on Leo stage. Leo Jr./Sr. High School, 14600 Amstutz Road, Leo-Cedarville; in the school auditeria. 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 presale, $10 at the door. Sue Nelson directs. Church garage sale. Pathway Community Church, 11910 Shearwater Run, Fort Wayne. 8 a.m.-noon. The sale ends today, with a $5 bag sale. This annual event has helped to raise thousands of dollars for adoption and orphans through TrueVine ministry. Heroes and Villains 5K Run/Walk. Foster Park, 3900 Old Mill Road, Fort Wayne. On-site registration begins 8:45 a.m. near Pavilion 2. $25 for adult advance registration, and $15 for children 15 and under. Race-day rates are higher. Register at heroes5krunwalk.com. For details, call (786) 709-5108 or email jon@timed-events.com. Costumes are encouraged but not required.

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Leo Jr./Sr. High School cast members act out their roles for â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Addams Family.â&#x20AC;? Senior Emily Moore, lower left, portrays Wednesday. That character is dating Lucas, portrayed by senior Mariano Flores. Senior Kelsey Carroll is a student director. Freshman Evan Snaufer, top left, portrays Pugsley Addams, who wants to disrupt the courtship. Sophomore Zach Hand portrays one of the Addams familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ancestors. Show times are 7 p.m. April 28, 29 and 30. Tickets are $6 in advance, or $10 at the door. WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAPPENING AT THE BOTANICAL CONSERVATORY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Courtesy Fort Wayne Parks Department â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dig This!â&#x20AC;? Through April 10. Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. This winter, young adventurers can don their explorer vests and pith helmets to explore mysteries hidden underground. Why

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AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DONATION OPPORTUNITIES Donations can be made during set hours at the Lutheran Hospital Blood Donation Center, 7900 W. Jefferson Blvd., Suite 107, Fort Wayne. Or donations can be made during set hours at the Fort Wayne Blood Donation Center, 1212 E. California Road. To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood. org or call (800) 733-2767. Schedules are subject. Other blood donation opportunities in Allen County: â&#x20AC;˘ Monday, April 4. 3-8 p.m. Christian Community Center of Harlan, 12616 Spencerville Road. â&#x20AC;˘ Monday, April 11. 11 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Walb Student Union, IPFW Campus, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne. â&#x20AC;˘ Wednesday, April 13. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Indiana Tech, 1600 E. Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne. â&#x20AC;˘ Wednesday, April 13. Noon-6 p.m. Hutzell Athletic Center, University of Saint Francis Campus, 2701 Spring St., Fort Wayne. â&#x20AC;˘ Sunday, April 17. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church/School, 4910 Trier Road, Fort Wayne. â&#x20AC;˘ Saturday, April 23. 7:30-1:30 a.m. Saint Vincent de Paul School, 1720 E. Wallen Road, Fort Wayne.

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Aboite & About • April 1, 2016 form a simple piece of paper into something wonderful. • Your Day in Indiana History. Friday, April 15, 2 p.m. Choose a day, a holiday, a birthday any day. Then we will go to the Genealogy Center and use their collection of microfilm newspapers to see what happened on that date. • Math Adventures. Monday, April 18, 4 p.m. This hourlong program is for children in kindergarten through second grade. They will explore basic math concepts and problem solving. • Time for Printmaking. Tuesday, April 19, 2 and 6:30 p.m. Let’s explore printmaking. Learn how to etch out an image and transfer the image onto paper. • Science Explorers: Blow Wind Blow. Tuesday, April 26, 2 and 6:30 p.m. Hands-on experiments and science activities as we explore the science of gardening. Activities designed for teens. (260) 421-1255 • Homeschool Happenings. Thursday, April 7, 1 p.m. Learn something new or participate in an interesting activity every month. This month: Your Day in History, Teen Edition. • Otaku Anon. Thursday, April 7, 7 p.m. Watch Anime and hang out with other manga and anime fans. • Books-n-Bagels (and a few doughnuts). Friday, April 8,10 a.m. Join our homeschool book group for high school students. • Totally Terrific Tuesdays. Tuesday, April 12, 7 p.m. This month we will be have a spring stamping project. • SciFi Club. Thursday, April 14, 7 p.m. We talk movies, games, books, graphic novels and any other science fiction topic. • Minecraft Club. Thursday, April 28, 2 p.m. Join us in the Computer Classroom for Minecraft Club. • Sew a Pillow Cover. Tuesday, April 5, 2 p.m. Make a basic envelope style cover for a toss pillow. Fabric and a pillow form supplied. Space is limited; call (260) 421-1255 to sign up. • 8th annual Poetry Slam. Tuesday, April 19, 7 p.m. Curtis Crisler will be the host for this annual event. Bring at least three original poems to perform. Listeners are also welcome. Call (260) 421-1255 to register. • Happy Death Day, Shakespeare. Saturday, April 23, 2 p.m. It has been 400 years since the death of William Shakespeare but his legacy lives on. Celebrate with diversions, japes, and comestibles inspired by the Bard and his works. Art, Music, and Media. (260) 421-1210 • Craft Café. Thursday, April 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Want to get crafty? So Do we! Bring your project to the library and enjoy drafting, coffee and conversation. All crafters and projects are welcome. • Movie Night @ the Library. Tuesday, April 26, 6:30 p.m. Theater Lower Level 2 Main Library. We will present a G, PG or PG-13 movie on the big screen the fourth Tuesday of the month. Adults must accompany children under 13. The doors open at 6 p.m.; first come, first seated, Genealogy Center, (260) 421-1225. Genealogy@ACPL.info • Preservation Week — Pass It On. Sunday, April 24, through Saturday, April 30. The Genealogy Center offers a week of events to inform and inspire you in preserving your family, organization and community heritage. • Using the Maker Lab to Preserve Family History. Sunday, April 24, 1 p.m. Meeting Room A & Maker Lab – Sara Allen. • Your Home Museum: Websites to Aid in the Preservation of Personal Memorabilia. Monday, April 25, 6:30 p.m. Discovery Center – Delia Bourne. • Beyond the Family Bible: Using Heirlooms in Genealogical Research. Tuesday, April 26, 2:30 p.m. Discovery Center – John Beatty . • Preserving Family Documents. Wednesday, April 27, 6:30 p.m. Discovery Center – Tamara Hemmerlein. • Scanning Demo. Thursday, April 28, 2:30 p.m. Discovery Center – Kay Spears. • Preserving Previous Paper: Conservation Techniques for Paper Materials. Friday, April 29, 10 a.m. Discovery Center – Allison Singleton. Life Stories. Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m. Discovery Center – Curt Witcher.

ABOITE BRANCH LIBRARY ACTIVITIES Aboite Branch Library, 5630 Coventry Lane, Fort Wayne. (260) 421-1310 — Courtesy Allen County Public Library • Born to Read Babies and Books. Mondays, April 4, 11, 18 and 25, 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and activities for babies and their caregivers. • Smart Start Storytime. Tuesdays, April 5, 12, 19 and 26, and Thursdays, April 7, 14, 21 and 28, 10:30 a.m. Stories, activities and crafts for your preschooler. • Baby Steps Toddler Time. Wednesdays, April 6, 13, 20 and 27, 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, games and crafts for our toddler. • Art for Homeschool Teens. Fridays, April 8, 15, 22 and 29, Teens will study a variety of art techniques and mediums ranging from drawing to painting to 3D. All supplies provided. For more information, call (260) 421-1310. • Homeschool Thursdays. Thursdays, April 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2 p.m. Ages 6-11: Art and history programs designed for homeschool children grades K – 5. • Cookbook Book Club. Wednesday, April 13 , 2 pm Adults: Read the club’s selection beforehand, cook a food item from it if you like, then bring it in to share! Selections to be determined, contact the Aboite Branch for more info. • LEGO Club. Monday, April 11, 7 p.m. Buckets of LEGO bricks await at the Aboite Branch LEGO Club. Build a creation to be shown in our LEGO City display window for a month.

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NOTICES / REGISTRATION / MULTIPLE DATES Marianne Musick Memorial Children’s Art Exhibit. Ivy Tech Northeast Coliseum Campus, 3800 N. Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne. April 11-23. The exhibit is a community children’s art exhibit at the college. To submit pieces for the exhibit, contact Mary Musson at mmusson@ivytech.edu or (260) 480-4154. This exhibit celebrates April as the Month of the Young Child, a national observance to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families. Abstract art. Crestwoods Frame Shop and Gallery, 314 N. Main St., Roanoke. Crestwoods is featuring the abstract expressionist work of Dennis Hettler through April 9. Other featured artists include: Alan Larkin, Elizabeth Wamsley, Patricia Weiss, Louise Haynes, Gwen Gutwein, Austin Cartwright, Rebecca Justice-Schaab, Bob Schroeder, Steve Pfefferkorn and Richard Tuck. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, or by appointment. Visit crestwoodsgallery.com, or call (260) 672-2080, for more information. Ann Shive is the owner/curator of Crestwoods. Vision Walk. Headwaters Park, 333 S. Clinton St., Fort Wayne. Saturday, June 11. Registration 8:30 a.m., walk starts 10 a.m. Join hundreds at the Foundation Fighting Blindness’ Fort Wayne VisionWalk to help raise awareness and funds for sight-saving research for retinal diseases, including retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration and Usher syndrome, which affect more than 10 million Americans. People are invited to form teams or walk independently at the free, family-friendly event, which will also include activities for children, refreshments, entertainment and more. To participate or support the VisionWalk, visit FightBlindness.org/ FtWayneVisionWalk. Hope Grafted In, Speak Up 5K. Saturday, April 23, 9 a.m. Grabill Missionary Church, 13637 State St., Grabill. This timed race event will feature music, post-race snacks for the runners, an African Market in this indoor venue, and door prizes. Three registration options are available: general, virtual, or fundraiser. Sign up at hopegraftedin.org/5k. Packet pickup and race registration will be available on Friday, April 22, from 7-8 p.m. at Grabill Missionary Church, or beginning at 8 a.m. on race day. An awards ceremony will follow the 5K event, and awards will be presented to the top fundraiser and to winners in many other age and gender categories. The event is offered to raise awareness and funds for the orphan care movement and to bring hope to orphans, vulnerable people and their families. “Marvin’s Room.” University of Saint Francis North Campus Auditorium, 2702 Spring St., Fort Wayne. The USF School of Creative Arts presents the play April 1-10. Show times are: Friday, April 1, 8 p.m.; Saturday, April 2, 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 3, 2 p.m.; Friday, April 8, 8 p.m.; Saturday, April 9, 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 10, 2 p.m. Tickets are available through ArtsTix Community Box Ofﬁce at (260) 422-4226 or online anytime at tickets.artstix.org. Ticket prices are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors 65 years or older and children under 18. Group rates of $10 per person are available to groups of 20 or more. Doors will open 30 min-

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