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Georgetown will unbury 1993 time capsule

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Time capsules are typically buried for 100 years or more, tucked under the cornerstone of courthouses or churches. Georgetown Square founder Tom Jehl wanted to break with that tradition when he buried a massive time capsule at the shopping center’s 25-year anniversary celebration in 1993. After 25 years, the time capsule will be opened at the 50-year anniversary celebration June 22. “Usually people who bury a time capsule are not alive when it’s [unburied], so this is kind of different because a lot of people very much remember when it was buried and will be there [when it is unburied],” said his daughter Maureen Partee. Jehl passed away in 2006 at the age of 76. Partee handles public relations for Georgetown

Georgetown Square buried a massive time capsule to celebrate its 25-year anniversary in 1993. After 25 years, the shopping center will open the time capsule at the 50-year anniversary celebration June 22. Here are some of the items it contains: A box of Twinkies from Rogers grocery store An $900 bottle of Chateau LaFite Rothschild (1989) from Cap n’ Cork liquor store CONTRIBUTED

Steve Jehl, who has managed Georgetown Square since 1981, addresses a crowd at the shopping center’s 25-year anniversary celebration in 1993.

Square and her brother, Steve Jehl, has managed the shopping center since 1981. Partee said her father put serious thought into preserving the massive time capsule, measuring approximately 7 feet long, 3 feet wide and 3

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The Cochran family celebrated their youngest member, Uriel, becoming a U.S. citizen at a special ceremony April 27 at St. Jude’s Catholic School in Fort Wayne. Pictured from left to right are Uriel Cochran; U.S. Sen. Todd Young; Uriel’s friend Henry Tippmann; Uriel’s mother, Mindy Cochran; Uriel’s sister, Kyleigh Cochran; Uriel’s father, Don Cochran; and Rachel Hord, one of the first children Mindy and Don Cochran were foster parents for. For more on the Cochran’s story visit infortwayne.com/2017/12/28/finding-forever-families-2/.

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feet deep. Great care was taken to prevent moisture from damaging its contents. Tom Jehl enlisted the help of D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home to seal and bury the time capsule, and the same company will help

unbury it June 22. What’s inside

A plaque marking the site reads, “Buried here June 12, 1993, the 25 anniversary of Georgetown Square, contains See TIME, Page 8

A tape of Garth Brooks from Wooden Nickel record store A copy of “Wayne’s World” from Georgetown Video Black lace panties and bra (size 46DDE) from Fashions at Large To see a complete list of the time capsule’s contents, visit infortwayne.com. The list is also available at Georgetown Public Library.

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Square has been northeast’s downtown for 50 years BY GARTH SNOW

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Georgetown Square is dedicating its golden anniversary year to the same public involvement that has made the plaza the downtown of northeast Fort Wayne since 1968. Even after the 50-year celebration on Saturday, June 22, Georgetown will continue the car show, free concerts, farmers market and trick-or-treating that have become staples of the Georgetown calendar. Steve Jehl is Georgetown’s managing partner. His sister, Maureen Partee, coordinates Georgetown promotions. Both shared childhood memories of Georgetown’s birth. Their father, Tom Jehl, founded the plaza with his brothers, Leo and Paul. The founding brothers are deceased. Tom’s wife, Margie, died Feb. 3. “In 1968, Maplecrest Road was a dirt road that ended at two-lane East State Boulevard and the land where Georgetown sits was a cornfield,” Jehl said in an email. “There were very few homes at all east of Reed Road. Today, Maplecrest is extended all the way to New Haven, and Georgetown Square is a thriving shopping center serving several thousand households in the northeast area of Fort Wayne.” “I remember going to the site … when they had

just stakes in the ground and strings and ropes trying to mark the site,” Partee said. “My dad had built Lake Forest Subdivision that’s right behind (the square) and had two Parade of Homes back there.” The opportunity for an accompanying retail center became apparent, Partee said. Partee said her father chose the name Lake Forest because he admired her mother’s hometown of Lake Forest, Ill. Then he visited Washington, D.C., and its Georgetown district. “He had taken some photos and he thought that was a beautiful community, so he tried to make some of the store fronts resemble those,” she said. “I remember the term ‘rooftops,” Jehl said in an interview. “Rogers Market and Lincoln Bank were the first main tenants here, and then said when there are enough rooftops out in the northeast corner of town that’s when they would sign the lease.” “The first building that they were doing was Lincoln Bank, which now is Wells Fargo,” Jehl said. “I remember going into that bank when they had set the big vault inside and we could go into that big vault. That was one of my earliest remembrances of the earliest construction.” “Georgetown started in

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Children squint in the Friday evening sun after having their faces painted at a Georgetown Square event. The shopping center offers free concerts, a weekly farmers market and a trick or treat each Halloween.

1968 with Rogers Market, Lincoln Bank, a Coney restaurant, a Pizza Inn and six retail stores,” Jehl said in a statement. “Today the intersection has a large Kroger grocery, five banks, over a dozen restaurants and more than a hundred thriving businesses.” Four of those businesses trace their ownership to Georgetown originals: Riegel’s Pipe and Tobacco, Cap n’ Cork, Telrad Electronics and Appliance and Bandidos — which the Schindler family began as a pizza restaurant. Georgetown will celebrate its 50th anniversary at 3 p.m. Friday, June 22, by opening a time

capsule that was sealed at the 25-year anniversary celebration. Food and entertainment will continue around the time capsule from 4-6 p.m. The Bulldogs will perform the season’s first free summer concert from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The concerts continue July 27 with the Cash & The King tribute band. Junk Yard Band will offer the season’s third and final fourth-Friday concert on Aug. 24. Farmers markets will be set up near the Georgetown Branch Library 4-7 p.m. each Thursday, June 7-Sept. 6. The Georgetown Subway Car Show returns, 5-9 p.m. Friday, July 13.

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Finally, when autumn overtakes the 50th-anniversary summer, Georgetown will repeat a tradition that it has celebrated since 1972. Trick or Treat at Georgetown Square will combine costume contests and free music the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 31. Partee said it is the longest-running trick-ortreat event in the country, and she believes it was the

first of its kind. “It was started as a safe alternative for families that were afraid of razor blades in apples and needles in candy bars,” she said in an email. “It was well lit, and sponsored by Georgetown Square Merchants Association. It is accompanied by a costume contest and live entertainment most years.”

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A great way to taste summer is to explore Fort Wayne area farmers markets. In addition to seasonal produce and other goodies, these weekly events offer entertainment and activities for the whole family. You don’t have to wait until the weekend to enjoy one of the area’s farmers markets; throughout the summer, you can find an active farmers market four days out of the week!

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The market pops up in the shopping center’s parking lot and offers a variety of local products that you can’t find at the supermarket. Location: Georgetown Square, 6426 Georgetown Lane Hours: 4-7 p.m. Thursdays from June to September Website: https://www.facebook. com/Georgetown-Square-FarmersMarket-580286041990830/

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The market has partnered with St. Joseph Community Health Foundation and Parkview Health to increase access to fresh, healthy food. The program doubles the purchasing power for individuals with SNAP EBT cards or senior/WIC produce vouchers. Location: 1936 W. Main St. Hours: 3-8 p.m. Fridays from May to October Website: https://www.facebook.com/ mainstreetfarmmarket/

Offering an escape from city life, the market is set in the beautifully restored Old Barn at Salomon Farm Park. Location: The Old Barn at Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Road Hours: 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays from June 6-Sept. 5 Website: http://www.fortwayneparks.org/ index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=257&Itemid=494

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Food & drink The last straw County hopes to reduce plastic straw use still is, if you go out to eat, ask for no straws and post it and take a picture of yourself drinking from the glass or whatever and tag us and #nostrawplease would be great. That’s one of the best ways to spread the word and that’s one of the things we’re looking for, getting participation and challenge your friends too.” The ACDEM will be at various places this summer spreading word about its campaign, including at Lunch on the Square July 26 and Veg’n Brew on Oct. 6. More events can be found at their Facebook page, Facebook.com/ acwastewatcher/. At these events, they will also have a photo booth, complete with fish from their public service announcement, “The Fish are NOT Happy.” “So you can recreate (the PSA), to whatever degree you’re comfortable with someone throwing a fish at you, or you can just pose with the fish,” Leamon said. The department is hoping to spread the word beyond Fort Wayne as

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For the Allen County Department of Environmental Management, the last straw is a good thing. The department is encouraging consumers and restaurants to reduce their use of single-use plastics, starting with the drinking straw. “The no plastic straws campaign is just kind of one who’s time has come. It’s just something that more people are becoming aware of,” ACDEM Business Technical Coordinator Jodi Leamon said. The push to reduce the use of plastic straws is most prevalent in areas that see plastic’s effects on beaches and marine life, Leamon said the effect of plastic trash can be seen locally. “We have a lot of waterways, we have a lot of wildlife that can be damaged by plastic straws,” she said. The concept is simple: consumers politely decline straws at area restaurants, and restaurants either discontinue carrying straws, offer them by request only or offer paper straws instead. ACDEM members are attending local events, including Eagle Marsh’s Earth Day and Sol Fest, to ask people to reduce plastic straw use and, in exchange, receive a reusable stainless steel straw. As of early May, they had already passed out 300 straws, Leamon said. In addition, a number of local restaurants already have begun to make changes to their plastic straw use, Leamon said.

“Bravas was one of the first, Tolon was one of the first,” Leamon said. The Dash-In and Trubble Brewing have gone to issuing straws by request only, and J.K. O’Donnell’s now serves paper straws. The ACDEM also is partnering with Fort Wayne-based Aardvark Straws company to offer sample paper straws to businesses who may be considering switching from plastic, Leamon said. “Aardvark is having an awesome surge in business right now,” she added. Aardvark moved its straw-making business from Maryland more than a dozen years ago, bringing the original paper straw patent with it, Aardvark Straws Sales Representative Kara Woodring said. Since January, sales have picked up “exponentially” as more people become aware of the harmful effects of plastics and advocate for alternatives, Woodring said. “We have a huge plethora of advocates pretty much around the world,” she said, adding they have more than 100 community partnerships similar to the one they share with the Allen County Department of Environmental Management. Those advocates are key, Leamon said. “We’re just trying to reach out to people who are probably ready to take that step and we’re also very serious about asking people help us to spread the word,” she said. “If they want to become involved the best way

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Festival highlights Arab culture BY ROD KING

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The Midwest’s only Arab Fest returns to Fort Wayne the first weekend of June. The fourth annual festival is a celebration of the diverse culture, traditions, music, dance and food of the 22 countries that make up the Arab world. Sponsored by the Indiana Center for Middle East Peace, the free festival kicks off Saturday, June 2, with gates open from noon to 10 p.m. at Headwaters Park West in downtown Fort Wayne. The festivities continue noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 3. Festival-goers will have the chance to ride a camel both days of the festival. Camel rides around the park grounds cost $5 and a professional photo on the camel costs an additional $1. The two-day event will feature a large “souq” tent, or Arabic marketplace featuring a variety of vendors selling international trinkets, home decor, scented candles, artwork, jewelry, cards,

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paintings, soap and hookah smoke pipes. Food items will also be for sale including spices, breads, dates, baklava, olive oil, exotic coffees and teas and honey. Among the vendors is the Alhamwi family, who designs and produces handmade leather goods. The family came to the United States in 2016 after spending three-anda-half years in a Jordanian refugee camp. The family members fled their homeland of Syria in 2012 when the civil war destroyed their home and their leather business. The family includes the father, Hiatham, and mother, Miasar, three adult children (Mohammed, Safa and Marwa), a 10-year-old daughter, Sara and Hiatham’s 92-year-old mother, Zahrieh. With the help of Exodus Refugee Center and two sponsoring

When: Noon-10 p.m. Saturday, June 2; noon-6 p.m. Sunday, June 3 Where: Headwaters Park Pavilions, 333 S.Clinton St., Fort Wayne Wheelchair accessibility: Yes Admission: Free Website: https://www.facebook.com/ArabFestFW/

organizations, Irvington Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis and First Presbyterian Church of Columbus, the family was able to receive approval to come to America. They arrived in Indianapolis in 2016 and lived there on the east side. With a sponsor’s help, they secured a sewing machine and restarted their family leather business. Hiatham designs high-quality purses, bags, backpacks and wallets and his son, Mohammed, operates the sewing machine. They also produce products of faux-leather and cloth. Sam and Paula Jarjour, members of the Arab Fest planning committee, hope visitors will welcome the family and take time to learn about their experiences of living through the

Syrian war as well as their time in a refugee camp. The Jarjours said the festival has grown each year and that the committee is excited to be able to expand its cultural, education and entertainment value. Friends of the Third World will be collecting items for refugees, and Fort Wayne for Syrian Refugees will have an information booth. Attendees also will have the opportunity to experience henna hand painting and fortune telling with coffee grounds. Entertainment includes Ali Paris, a well-known Qanun (lap harp) player, performing at noon Saturday and Latif Bichal providing piano music throughout the event. Muhamad Abbasi will do

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Vendors offer various products at the festival’s “souq” or Arabic marketplace.

a stand-up comedy routine Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Crafts and a variety of activities will be available for children. Traditional foods and sweets for the event will be provided by Famous Falafel Restaurant on St. Joe Road. Arab Fest takes place

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Recreation Training for a triathlon What you need to know BY BRIDGETT HERNANDEZ bhernandez@kpcmedia.com

Whether you’re looking to get in shape or challenge yourself, training for a triathlon is a great way to move toward your goal. The event combines swimming, cycling and running, and can require weeks of training and preparation. However, training for a triathlon doesn’t have to be intimidating. Lee Plamann, lead physical therapist for Parkview Sports Medicine, and Brian West, senior program director for the Skyline YMCA, shared some tips to train,

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first triathlon.

• Ask yourself what kind of triathlon is best for you. A standard or Olympic triathlon involves a 1.5-kilometer (.93-mile) swim, 40-kilometer (25-mile) bike, and 10-kilometer (6.2mile) run. If this is your first triathlon, a sprint triathlon, which is half the distance as a standard triathlon, might be the best way to get your feet wet. • Give yourself enough time. Plan for at least three months of training, especially if this is your

• Research sample training programs. The internet is a great place to start, but it can be overwhelming. Consider working with a USA triathlon certified coach or certified personal trainer who has experience with triathlons. • Schedule time to train in your calendar. “It’s important to set aside time each week to train in each specific sport, ideally twice a week,” Plamann said. • Practice transitions from the swim to the bike

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tangible evidence of life style and philosophy in the Georgetown area during 1993 and before.” A list of the time capsule’s contents is available at the Georgetown Library. Among them are contributions from Georgetown businesses, including business cards, menus and photographs. Rogers grocery store added a box of Twinkies. Whoever typed up the list of contents added an inquisitive note, “Will they still be edible in 25 years?” Georgetown Square Manager Steve Jehl said that people would be welcome to taste them (after signing a waiver, he joked). People will be more apt to want to taste test Fort Wayne liquor store Cap n’ Cork’s contribution to the time capsule, a bottle of Chateau LaFite Rothschild, a French wine 1989 vintage. According to the list, it’s “one of the finest wines made and should be at its prime when the capsule is reopened.” The bottle is valued at $900, according to online store wine.com. Computer Corner contributed a Poqet handheld computer. Beside it on the list is a question, “Will computers in 2018 be smaller than handheld?”

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Tom Jehl, founder of Georgetown Square, enlisted the help of D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home to seal and bury the massive time capsule.

School children also wondered what the future would hold. They wrote essays about what they thought 2018 would be like. Those are going to be fun to read, Partee said. Messages to loved ones

Neighbors of the Georgetown area also contributed to the time capsule, including letters to children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Unbeknownst to her three daughters, Carolyn Frey Bahler contributed envelopes for each of them, messages that

wouldn’t reach them for 25 years. Carolyn passed away in 2011 at the age of 78. Her daughters, who live in Illinois and Texas, didn’t know about their mother’s contribution to the time capsule until IN|Fort Wayne reached out to the family for this story. Daughter Nancy Sue Davidhizar didn’t even know that Georgetown Square buried a time capsule. “It doesn’t surprise me one bit that she would do something like this. She loved Georgetown,” she said.

Nancy and her sisters grew up in New Haven and attended Blackhawk Baptist Church. Their mother had a career in the restaurant business with Hall’s at Georgetown, Damon’s, Bob Evans and Olive Garden. The daughters moved out of state shortly after high school, Nancy said. “It wasn’t on purpose; it was just who we married and where we ended up,” she said. In 1993, Nancy was 33 years old and living in Texas. She had a loving relationship with her mother, but communication was trickier back then. Social media didn’t exist and long-distance calls were expensive. After Carolyn passed away in 2011, Nancy’s father moved to Texas to be closer to family. Growing up, Nancy remembers how hard her parents worked. “She and my dad didn’t go to college. And so she wanted us girls to go to college and just be something. They wanted more for us than what they were able to experience. She and Dad both worked very hard to put us through college and that was just really important to her,” Nancy said.

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Carolyn Frey Bahler contributed envelopes to her three daughters in the time capsule. She passed away in 2011. Her daughters only recently learned of the envelopes.

The three daughters graduated with honors from New Haven High School and Moody Bible Institute in Chicago and are teachers in their respective areas. A message for the future

These days, Nancy and her sisters are close to the age their mother Carolyn was when she placed the envelopes in the time capsule. Nancy said she’s not surprised their mom left something for them because she always wanted the daughters to know about the family’s history. “Things like that were important to her,” Nancy said. However, she doesn’t want to speculate on the contents of the envelopes. If given the opportunity, Nancy knows what message she would leave for her own children. “We would tell them how much we love them. We would tell them

how grateful we are to the Lord for blessing us with them. We have very good relationships with our grown kids and our grandkids and that’s such a blessing … We can laugh and joke and have a great time. We can have deeper spiritual conversations. We can talk about literature because we all love that. I think I would write about that,” she said. Breaking the seal

Georgetown Square will celebrate its 50-year anniversary at 3 p.m. Friday, June 22. Food and entertainment will continue around the time capsule from 4-6 p.m. The Bulldogs will perform the season’s first free summer concert from 6:30-8:30 p.m. To see a list of the time capsule’s contents, visit infortwayne.com. The list is also available at Georgetown Public Library.

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A day in the life of a 15-year-old high school senior and taekwondo champion BY BRIDGETT HERNANDEZ

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At 5 feet, 9 inches, Forrest Cunningham Jr. blends in with the rest of the class of 2018 at Bishop Dwenger High

School. You wouldn’t immediately know just by looking at him that the 15-year-old is four years younger than most of his classmates. That’s because Forrest started his high school

6:02 a.m. Forrest’s dad, Forrest Sr., makes breakfast for his son each morning. This morning, it’s eggs and fruit arranged in the shape of a smiling face. Forrest Sr. tries to start each day with positivity and laughter, so that his son is “programmed” for a great day.

career when he was 11 years old. He was homeschooled before passing a high school placement test. On May 25, he became the youngest Bishop Dwenger graduate in recent memory.

Forrest also completed welding classes at Fort Wayne Community School’s Career Academy, where he earned four welding certificates. He has been accepted into Purdue University Fort

6:27 a.m. Forrest ties his shoes as he gets ready to go to school. Several taekwondo trophies sit on the ledge above the front door.

Wayne, where he plans to double major in civil and mechanical engineering, a five-year program. In addition to his academic achievements, Forrest also is a taekwondo champion and

holds 16 gold medals in the AAU Junior Olympics. Between his studies and his training, he’s a busy young man. Here’s a glimpse into a day in his life on May 9, 2018.

12:43 p.m. Forrest and senior classmate David Dowling work on a project in their theology class. They are designing a mandala, a spiritual and ritual symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism. The friends first met in music class during their freshman year at Bishop Dwenger.

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2he the number of majors plans to pursue at 2:38 p.m. In his welding technology class at Anthis Career Academy, Forrest uses a computer program to cut a design out of a sheet of metal. He has earned four certificates for welding. Forrest said that if he ever falls on hard times, he will still be able to earn a living with his skills.

7:04 p.m. Forrest trains at his dad’s “dojang” or taekwondo studio, Cunningham’s Fort Wayne Tae Kwon Do. Forrest Sr. observes the class.

2:45 p.m. Forrest welds in a booth at Anthis Career Academy. Forrest enjoys the hands-on nature of welding, and instructor Anthony Troutner said the skills he gained in class will give him a leg up in his engineering degree program.

7:06 p.m. Forrest spars with another student. He is actually a black belt instructor at Cunningham’s Fort Wayne Tae Kwon Do, working with children and adults.

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7:27 p.m. At the end of class, Forrest shares a laugh with the other students. He and his dad clean the studio each night before heading home.

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Mark your calendars for summer festivals Arab Fest Fort Wayne

A cultural celebration of Arab culture, the festival will feature camel rides, a market, food from local restaurant Famous Falafel and live entertainment. When: Noon-10 p.m. Saturday, June 2; noon-6 p.m. Sunday, June 3 Where: Headwaters Park, 333 S. Clinton St., Fort Wayne Wheelchair accessibility: Yes Admission: Free Website: Facebook.com/ ArabFestFW/ Germanfest 2018

Come to Headwaters Park for a week-long celebration of “Essen, Trinken, und Gemütlichkeit” (eating, drinking and having a really good time). When: June 3-10 Where: Headwaters Park, 333 S. Clinton St., Fort Wayne

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes Admission: $2 2-5 p.m.; $5 after 5 p.m. Military personnel with ID admitted free of charge. Minors must be accompanied by a parent. No one under 21 permitted after 9:30 p.m. Website: http://germanfest. org/events/

regional, national and international filmmakers. When: June 7-10 Where: Cinema Center, Spectator Lounge and Parkview Physicians Group ArtsLab Wheelchair accessibility: Yes Website: hobnobben.org/

New Haven Canal Days

Enjoy a day celebrating Friends of the Rivers’ authentic canal boat at Headwaters Park West. The event will feature canal boat rides, live music, balloon art, face painting and food trucks. When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 9 Where: Near the terrace gardens at Headwaters Park West Admission: Canal boat rides are 45 minutes long and tours depart every hour. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and

A week of camaraderie and family-friendly fun, Canal Days serves as New Haven’s homecoming event. When: June 5-9 Where: On Broadway in New Haven, at Schnelker Park and in the space between Wheelchair accessibility: Yes Website: https://newhavencanaldays.wordpress.com/ Hobnobben Film Festival

The festival celebrates film with screenings of shorts and features from local,

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younger. All other activities are free. Tickets available on fwoutfitters.com or purchase at the dock. Wheel chair accessibility: Yes Website: RideSweetBreeze. org Hoagland Days

This year’s hometown celebration will feature a corn hole tournament, selfie station, face painting, balloon artist and more. When: June 14-16 Where: Hoagland Community Park, 11320 Hoagland Road, Hoagland Wheelchair accessibility: Yes Website: http://hoaglandin. com/ BBQ RibFest

The festival will feature blues, brews, BBQ’s and fun for the whole family. When: 11:30-9 p.m. June 15-17 Where: Headwaters Park,

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The Greek festival will feature Greek cuisine and entertainment including live music, dancing and other activities each day. When: June 21-24 Where: Headwaters Park, 333 S. Clinton St., Fort Wayne Wheelchair accessibility: Yes Website: fortwaynegreekfestival.org/ Woodburn Summerfest

The small town festival will offer a full schedule of

activities including a chalk walk, trivia night, 5K walk/ run, parade and much more packed into two days. When: June 22-23 Where: Various locations in the town of Woodburn, including Main Street and Woodburn Park Website: https://woodburnsummerfest.com/ Fort Wayne Dragon Boat Races

This family-friendly spectacle offers something for everyone with an Athletes Village for socializing, local food trucks and vendors, children’s activities and, of course, the dragon boat races. When: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 23 Where: Headwaters Park West, 333 S. Clinton St., Fort Wayne Admission: Events free and open to the public. Dragon See FESTIVALS, Page 14

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when doing workouts over an hour, have water or sports drinks. In the days before a triathlon

• Get plenty of sleep. Ease off the intensity so that your body has time to recover before the race. • Do your homework on the triathlon’s course, so that you can avoid any surprises during the event. • Prepare for the unexpected like weather changes or a flat tire. After a triathlon

• West stresses the importance of sleep: “During sleep, growth hormones work to help repair muscles and bones stressed during training and the race.” • Get a massage to help relax muscles broken down during the race and reduce the stresses the body endured during the event. • Stretch. “Regular stretching will help maintain good flexibility and range of motion. It will also reduce the effects of muscle soreness,” West said. Gear checklist

• A mountain or road bike that’s the right fit for you and in proper working order • A bicycle repair kit in case you get a flat tire on race day

• A comfortable swimsuit; you don’t have to splurge on a wetsuit, said Plamann • Goggles • Swim cap • Towel • Bike helmet • Sunglasses • Appropriate running shoes; consider going to a running specialty store to ensure a good fit so that you can avoid injury, said Plamann • Sunscreen • Anti-chafe balm Triathlon Do’s

• Get used to the environment you’ll be practicing in. “Often times, you’ll be swimming in open water instead of a pool, you’ll be biking in a group of people instead of just on your own,” Plamann said. • Consider training with a partner. “Having support from others will keep you accountable during your training schedule,” West said. Triathlon Don’ts

• Don’t ignore pain. “You’re not going back to square one if you have to miss a day or two of training, but if you have to push it too much and fight through pain, that could be harmful and you might really set yourself back,” Plamann said. • Don’t fall into a static routine. “Training the same way each time and not challenging yourself will keep you from progressing and fully preparing for the

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• Fox Island Sprint Triathlon, June 2: https:// www.active.com/fortwayne-in/triathlon/races/ fox-island-sprint-triathlon-1-2018 • 25th Annual Optimist Triathlon, June 23: https://runsignup. com/Race/IN/WinonaLake/25thAnnualOptimistTriathlon • Jury Kids Triathlon, July 7: https://localraces. com/events/new-haven-in/ jury-kids-triathlon-2018 • KPC Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon and 5K Trail Run, July 21: https://www.active.com/ kendallville-in/running/ distance-running-races/ kpc-sprint-triathlonduathlon-and-5ktrail-run-2018 • Spirit Mind Body Kids and Adult Triathlon, July 28: https://www. active.com/fort-wayne-in/ triathlon/races/spiritmind-body-kids-andadult-triathlon-2018 • Wawasee Kiwanis Triathlon and 5K Run/ Walk, Aug. 11: https:// localraces.com/events/ syracuse-in/wawasee-kiwanis-triathlon-and-5krun-walk • Fox Island Sprint Triathlon, Sept. 1: https:// www.active.com/fortwayne-in/triathlon/races/ fox-island-sprint-triathlon-2-2018

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Briefs Honoring a legacy

Turner Chapel A.M.E. Church will host a celebration honoring the legacy of Ed and Edna Smith, parishioners and owners of Frost Illustrated, for 40 years of service. “Frost Illustrated is Fort Wayne’s oldest weekly newspaper. Your Independent voice in the

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Parkview presents summer series at the Embassy

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by local artists. Restaurants will rotate weekly with menu items available for purchase and a cash bar. The event takes place in the Embassy’s two-level ballroom. Guests will also have the opportunity to enjoy Fort Wayne’s skyline from the Parkview Rooftop Patio. Tickets are $5 and available for purchase at the

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Embassy box office, ticketmaster.com or by phone at (800) 745-3000. More information is available at http://fwembassytheatre.org/events/summernights-us-together/. Women in the Outdoors program

The National Wild Turkey Federation will offer the 13th annual Women in the Outdoors program 7:30 a.m.5:30 p.m. June 9 at Izaak Walton League, 17100 Griffin Road, Huntertown. The program provides outdoor opportunities for women through hands-on activities, including firearms safety, beekeeping, wildlife tracking/identification, outdoor cooking and more. The program is open to women and girls age 12 and older. The program fee is $70 per person and includes a light breakfast, lunch, four classes of your choice, a one-year Women in the Outdoors membership, magazine subscription, T-shirt and class materials. Participants are encouraged to bring a poncho, insect repellent and sun block. Event is held rain or shine. For more information, contact Charita Niedermeyer at (260) 484-6041 or thehuntress98@hotmail.com. See BRIEFS, Page 20

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Radio “hams” volunteer skills for public safety BY LOUISA DANIELSON

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Living a life without sight hasn’t prevented Chad Beach from pursuing his passions. The Fort Wayne man has worked as an entertainer, a drummer and singer and a traffic reporter. He is also somewhat of a celebrity in the realm of amateur radio. Amateur radio operators, also known as hams, use radios to communicate with others across town, in different states and around the world. Some hams even communicate with the

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for the blind in Oklahoma. To get to school, he took a bus and one of his fellow passengers was an amateur radio operator. Beach remembers the man was able to do a “phone patch” over his radio – essentially, he could call a phone number without the benefit of using telephone lines. In the days before cell phones were commonplace, the technology amazed Beach. By the age of 10, he was fixated on the idea of amateur radio. A few years later, he learned Morse code, which used to be required for the test to earn an amateur radio operator

Beach’s introduction to the world of ham radio started at an early age. “My initial introduction to amateur radio was fed, at least initially, by broadcast radio,” he said At the age of 3 or 4, he was listening to WMAQ, a country music station in Wisconsin. Growing up in the 1970s, he enjoyed hearing the jingles coming over the air waves and listening to the announcers. He attended a school

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2018 Field Day Emergency preparedness event hosted by the Fort Wayne Radio Club When: June 23-24, beginning on Saturday at 2 p.m. Where: The Old Fort, 1201 Spy Run Ave., Fort Wayne Admission: Free

national network of volunteer severe weather spotters. This means that he is a dispatcher, accepting reports and relaying information from hams to other hams. Amateur radio operators volunteer during emergencies and at special events, like the Ronald McDonald House Charities bike ride, or the March of Dimes March for Babies. In this volunteer capacity, operators help coordinate emergency communication, keeping an eye out for trouble and

radioing in to a net control station when something happens. Hams help out from emergency medical services to lost people and missing signage. Being blind hasn’t impaired his ability as an amateur radio operator, Beach said, adding that there is a lot of support in the community. “I haven’t seen many challenges with that,” he said. “The community at large has been wonderful See RADIO, Page 14

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boat teams must pay a registration fee to race. Website: http://riverfrontfw. org/ Covington Art Fair

This two-day event featuring the fine arts is located in Covington Plaza. The shopping plaza features high fashion, specialty large shops, gourmet restaurants, a spa and more. When: June 23-24 Where: Covington Plaza, 6334 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne Wheelchair accessibility: Yes Website: Facebook.com/ events/391620657959040/ Arcola National Truck and Tractor Pull

The festival is a major fundraiser for the Arcola Volunteer Fire Department. When: June 28-30 Where: Branning Park, 11202 Reed St., Arcola Website: arcolapull.org/

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Enjoy quirky and unexpected live art at this celebration of street performers in downtown Fort Wayne. When: 4-10 p.m. June 30 Where: Corner of Wayne and Calhoun in downtown Fort Wayne Admission: Free Wheelchair accessibility: Yes Website: http://downtownfortwayne.com/buskerfest/ Sip & Savor Wine Festival

The one-day event will feature wine samplings from more than 12 Indiana wineries, food trucks and live music. When: Noon-6 p.m. Saturday, June 30 Where: Headwaters Park, 333 S. Clinton St., Fort Wayne Admission: $25 tickets in advance and $30 at the gate Wheelchair accessibility: Yes Website: https://bit.ly/ SipSavor2018

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The two-day festival offers events for the whole family. When: June 29-30 Where: Riverside Gardens

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[for lending a hand when I need to put up an antenna or anything like that].” With improvements in technology, audible signals like beeps and musical scale

The city-wide festival draws nearly a half million visitors each summer. This marks its 50-year anniversary. Enjoy Food Alley, Art in the Park,

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When other communication systems, like telephones and the internet, are cut off, radio waves are still available. “Radio as a whole – you can’t jam it up,” Beach said.

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the Bed Race, the Three Rivers Festival Parade, Children’s Fest and more. When: July 13-21 Website: http://threeriversfestival.org/ Rolling into Roanoke

The event is a classic car show located in Roanoke and presented by the Roanoke Beautification Foundation. When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 21 Where: On Main Street in Roanoke Wheelchair accessibility: Yes Website: http://rollingintoroanoke.com/ Allen County Fair

The 2018 Allen County Fair is home to Allen County 4-H and features many animal shows, projects and events throughout the week. In addition to 4-H festivities, the fair offers a full food court, carnival rides, and family-fun events. When: July 24-29 Where: 2726 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne Wheelchair accessibility: Yes Admission: $5 gate admission with children 5 and younger free; Wednesday seniors 55 and older get in for $3 Parking: Free Website: http:// This makes hams very useful during disasters like terrorism, tornados, floods and any other time communication systems fail. “We fill in the gaps,” he said. To practice emergency communication skills, amateur radio operators host

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The two-day event includes vendors, live entertainment, beer tent, workshops, food, KidSpace, a march, tournaments and fun. People from all ages, sexualities and backgrounds are welcome to attend. However, children 5 and younger are not permitted after 8 p.m. When: July 27-28 Where: Headwaters Park, 333 S. Clinton St., Fort Wayne Wheelchair accessibility: Yes Website: fwpride.org/index. html Harlan Days

This family-friendly country fair features a variety of events, activities and food. Proceeds benefit the park department and its programs. When: Aug. 2-4 Where: Harlan Community Park Website: harlandays.com/ Huntertown Heritage Days

The three-day Huntertown festival will welcome Huesman Amusements for their rides and carnival games and food. When: Aug. 9-11 Where: Huntertown Park on

an annual event called Field Day. Across the United States and Canada, June 23-24, hams will practice setting up radio equipment, antennas and generators so that they can communicate with others across the world. This year, the Fort Wayne Radio Club will hold its Field

Old Lima Road Website: huntertownheritagedays.com/ Taste of the Arts

The 10th annual Taste of the Arts Festival returns for a celebration of arts, culture, and food in northeast Indiana. When: Aug. 24-25 Where: Arts Campus, 300 E. Main St., Fort Wayne Admission: Free Website: http://artsunited.org/ tasteofthearts

Grabill Country Fair

Grabill, a town of about 1,000 people, just north of Fort Wayne, is nestled in the heart of a large Amish community. The town’s country-style fair highlights the area’s Amish heritage. When: Sept. 6-8 Where: Various locations through the town’s center, between West and Main streets Website: http://www.grabillcountryfair.org/

Waynedale Community Picnic

Johnny Appleseed Festival

The picnic is a family friendly event that has been a long-standing tradition in the Waynedale community, drawing over 2,000 attendees yearly. There will be free lunch and snacks and fun to be had with bingo, kids’ games, inflatable obstacle course, appearances from our local police, EMT and fire departments, Science Exploration Tent, face painting, vendors and more. When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 Where: Waynedale Park, Intersection of 2900 Koons and Elzey Street – just off of Lower Huntington Road Website: https://waynedale. com/picnic/

The two-day fall festival celebrates the festival’s namesake John Chapman and everything apple – apple dumplings, caramel apples, apple pie and plenty of cider. More than 200 vendors dressed in 1800s period dress sell products, demonstrate trades, entertain and cook food over an open fire. When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16 Where: Johnny Appleseed Park in Fort Wayne. Parking is available at the Memorial Coliseum. Admission: Free Website: johnnyappleseedfest.com/

Day in the Old Fort downtown. While the event has a practical purpose, Beach said there’s a lot of great camaraderie between hams, too. “It’s fun and readiness wrapped in one – you can’t say that about many things,” he said. Playing a role in

protecting life and property is rewarding, Beach said. He also enjoys making friends over the airwaves, with people who live nearby and those who live hundreds of miles away. “I just love being on the radio,” he said. “There is a place for everybody.”

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Small, guided tours are available on a first-come basis and are free of charge. The first round of public tours in May were booked up in less than 24 hours, Gibson said. However, there will be more opportunities to get an up-close look at the former General Electric campus and learn about the vision for its redevelopment. Visit fortwayneelectricworks.com/tour for more details. Electric Works is hosting a variety of summer programming in an effort to engage the community, spark new ideas and build excitement. Developers and local officials say the $220 million project will transform the former General Electric campus in downtown Fort Wayne and create space for office, educational, innovation, retail, hotel and entertainment uses. The project is supported by a public/private partnership between RTM Ventures and the City of Fort Wayne. Electric Works’ summer programming is a way to connect with the community, said Katie Gibson, preservation lead and community builder for Spark Placemaking, an initiative of nonprofit Big Car Collaborative. Spark Placemaking has partnered with Electric Works to develop a series of programming for the site and the surrounding communities. “Our focus is on the people, figuring out what they want, because they’re the ones who will be affected most. We really need to understand what they want, what their needs are and where they see their neighborhoods going in the future,” Gibson said.

2. Weekly events are open to the public Starting in June, Electric Works will offer destination-themed community walks each Wednesday evening. The walks, which will be 2 miles or less, will start at the Electric Works campus. Each walk will have a different theme such as food and drink and history and preservation. The walks are an opportunity for the community to learn more about the resources and history of the surrounding neighborhood. Did you know McCulloch Park once served as a cemetery? For more information on upcoming events, visit fortwayneelectricworks.com/events.

3. There are several ways to get involved

In addition to attending summer programming, you can stay in the know by signing up for the newsletter on fortwayneelectricworks.com or following the project on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Keep an eye out for a community contact signup sheet at upcoming events, Gibson said.

4. Electric Works wants to hear from you Members of the public might consider joining one of the projects’ steering committees, which spark ideas for programming. They include food and drink; bike and pedestrian; technology and innovation; history and preservation; neighborhood associations; and arts and culture. “Our programming ideas come from the community because our steering committees are made up of community members in Fort Wayne,” Gibson said. People can also share what’s on their wish list for the project at fortwayneelectricworks.com/vision. The project has collected more than 500 ideas on what people want to see, from health care and healthy food to music and museums.

5. Collaboration is sparking creative ideas Gibson said Electric Works is collaborating with local organizations for community events and activities. The goal is to honor the history of the site and engage with nearby residents as the project evolves, she said. Later this summer, Gibson said Electric Works plans to partner with Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation for an event that involves a tour of the Broadway campus and McCulloch Park and a visit to a brewery for beer and trivia on what was learned.

To learn more about the vision for Electric Works, including plans for a year-round farmers market, read “Fort Wayne farmers markets join forces to launch year-round venue” by Gwen Clayton on Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly’s website fwbusiness.com, a sister publication of IN|fort wayne.

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Eagle Marsh celebrates urban turtles BY MEGAN KNOWLES

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Visitors to Eagle Marsh on May 19 experienced life as a turtle, all in an effort to promote awareness and conservation of these native reptiles. The Little River Wetlands Project hosted its first Urban Turtle Festival, hosting stations, speakers and a walk to raise funds and awareness to help promote some programs the nonprofit hopes to provide. The idea for the festival first emerged after a biology blitz in 2014, where scientists and community volunteers spent 24 hours surveying all the species of flora and fauna at Eagle Marsh.

“We discovered a number of different turtles that day, including…a Blanding’s turtle,” said Betsy Yankowiak, Little River Wetlands Project director of preserves and programs. “To find this turtle at our marsh…apparently, I did a dance.” The Blanding’s turtle is a semiaquatic turtle that will travel long distances to lay its eggs in a wetland environment, such as that found at Eagle Marsh and the natural areas surrounding it. “Because we’ve had this vast amount of natural resources left in the city, we have this turtle,” Yankowiak said. “It can walk for miles and miles to find the right habitat and so with the increasing roads this turtle’s

in steep decline.” The turtle’s eggs are also in danger of getting eaten by skunks and raccoons, the latter of which see increased numbers in an urban environment. “That’s a lot of responsibility for me as a land manager. … Our organization is responsible to make sure that we’re doing everything we can to further protect this turtle on our property,” Yankowiak said. Little River Wetlands Project secured a grant to have an Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne student conduct a study of its overall turtle population to create a management plan for the Blanding’s and the half dozen other turtle species

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that call Eagle Marsh home. In addition, there was a desire to get the community involved. “The end goal is to adapt [the] research methodology into a citizen science project,” Yankowiak said. She hopes to help educate the public about why turtle conservation is important and empower the public to help protect these creatures – and the Urban Turtle Festival was just the first step in making that happen. The day included a 5K fundraising and education walk, with a shorter walk for kids as well. “The idea is to slow it down and look around. So we…have turtle education all along the 5K walk” that discussed turtle biology, adaptations, life cycles and how to protect them, Yankowiak said. In addition to environmental topics people already know – reducing plastic use, cutting up plastic rings – Yankowiak said knowledge of how to protect turtles along the road is important. “If a turtle is crossing the road it’s going somewhere,” she said. Therefore, if a driver comes across a turtle crossing the road, the best thing is to put it in the direction it’s going, not where it’s coming from. The goal is to allow kids to have fun and remind them to keep turtles wild, and not take them home for pets. “That’s really the main goal is to have fun, have fun being a turtle for a day and learn about them. We really want to inspire kids to know when they see a turtle what to do. Don’t put it in an aquarium at home, let it be,” Yankowiak said. The fundraising portion of the walk was to further

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A volunteer talks about different types of turtles at the Little River Wetlands Project’s inaugural Urban Turtle Fest May 19.

turtle conservation efforts, including turtle fences to protect eggs and lead turtles to safe points of crossing. “The big end goal is

protecting these turtles,” Yankowiak said. SEE COLORING PAGE, Page 17

I spy… Turtles found around Eagle Marsh Blanding’s turtles (endangered)

Distinguished from other native turtles by its bright yellow chin and throat. PHOTO FROM WIKIMEDIA

Box turtles (protected)

Gets its name from its ability to completely enclose itself into its shell, with a hinged section closing in front to protect its head. WIKIMEDIA

Map turtles

When these turtles hibernate in the winter, they remain exposed rather than burying themselves in mud.

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Musk turtles

When this turtle is disturbed it lets off a distinct odor, giving it its name as well as its nickname of “stinkpot turtle.”

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Painted turtles

(very common) Their range extends from the Pacific to Atlantic coast and from Canada to northern Mexico, making them one of the most widespread species of turtles. CONTRIBUTED

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Snapping turtles

(very common) These turtles have a small growth on the end of their tongues that looks like a wriggling worm. To capture fish, the snapping turtle opens its mouth to make the “worm” visible. When a fish comes to the worm, the snapping turtle grabs it.

Soft-shelled turtles

Their shell lacks the scutes, or large scales, common in most turtles.

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1. June

Fish and tenderloin fry: Southwest Conservation Club, 5703 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. 5-7 p.m. $9. All-you-can-eat fish and tenderloin fries are served the first and third Fridays of each month. The meal includes green beans, corn, french fries, coleslaw, dinner rolls and pudding or Jell-O. Coffee and cash bar available. The club has been safeguarding local wildlife and habitat since 1938. Fun Fest: Most Precious Blood Church, 1515 Barthold St., Fort Wayne. Pie judging contest 4:30 p.m. Family and friends night 5-10 p.m. Cook out served 5-8 p.m. Dancing under the start 10 p.m.

2. June

Fun Fest: Most Precious Blood Church, 1515 Barthold St., Fort Wayne. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. games for kids of all ages, kid train, bounce house, food, drinks, ice cream, bingo and silent auction. Dinner 5-7 p.m. Live music, beer tent 8-11 p.m. Annual Veterans’ Memorial Motorcycle Ride: Registration begins at 11 a.m. at the American Legion Post #330. After opening ceremony and salute to military, the ride will depart at 1 p.m. Cost is $10 per bike. For more information, contact the New Haven Park Department at (260) 749-2212 or the New Haven Mayor’s office at (260) 748-7070.

3. June

George R. Mather Lecture: The History Center, 302 E. Berry St., Fort Wayne. 2 p.m. Free admission. Connie Haas Zuber will present “Great Alleys of Fort Wayne: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.” The Mather lectures are free to the public and made possible through the support of the Dunsire Family Foundation. Bible Talks: Community room Fire Station #19, 10116 Covington Road, Fort Wayne. 4-5 p.m. No collections taken. For more information, contact Anita Byker and Janine Spieth at jkspieth2@gmail.com.

5. June

Summit City Singers: Towne House, 2209 St. Joe Center Road, Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. Free and open to the public; free-will donations will be accepted. This choir of more than 50 voices will “Celebrate the Year” by featuring a song related to a holiday in each month. Judy King directs the Summit City Singers. Appleseed Quilt Guild meeting: Classic Café, 4831 Hillegas Road, Fort Wayne. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. Meeting starts at 7 p.m. The featured speaker Mary Hogan will talk about her fun approach to the art of quilting. The cost is $5. For more information, visit www.appleseedquiltersguild.com or contact appleseedquilters@yahoo.com.

6. June

Athenian Cruise Night: Athenian Family Restaurant, 1020 W. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne. 5-8 p.m. Spectators welcome. For details, call (260) 485-5886. For information on cruise-ins from Orland, Ind., to Bryan, Ohio, visit libertycruisers.com. Cupcakes and cocktails: The Philmore on Broadway, 2441 Broadway, Fort Wayne. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Taste-test cupcakes from local bakeries and vote on your favorites. Additional catering provided by Calhoun Street Soups, Salads and Spirits and live jazz music by the Phil Schurger Trio.

Proceeds benefit Fort Wayne Community Schools Study Connection, an after-school tutoring program serving children in need. Tickets are $25. To make a reservation, visit https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/study-connections-cupcakes-cocktailsfor-a-cause-tickets-43326182779. For more information, call (260) 467-8810.

7. June

Yahweh Sisterhood Book Club: The Chapel, 2505 W. Hamilton Road South, Fort Wayne. 6:30 p.m. Read and discuss “A Case for Kindness” by Lisa Barrickamn. This event is free. Enter through door 2 and meet in room 102. For more information, contact Jo Massaro at (260) 609-5049 or visit www. yahwehsisterhoodbookclub.com. Association-wide garage sale: Abbey Place and the Falls of Beaver Creek. On the north side of State Road 14 (Illinois Road) just west of Hunt Club Apartments, west of Hadley Road. New Haven Canal Days Arts & Craft Show: Schnelker Park, New Haven. 4-9 p.m.

8. June

Saints Open Golf Outing: Cherry Hill Golf Club, 6615 Wheelock Road, Fort Wayne. Registration is at noon with shotgun start at 1 p.m. Join this outing by putting together a team of four, sponsoring and/or donating a door prize. Must be 21 or older to play, or participate with a parent/legal guardian. Visit bishopdwenger.com or contact Molly Schreck at mschreck@bishopdwenger.com for registration information. Rummage and bake sale: St. James Lutheran Church, 1720 S.R. 930 East, New Haven. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Association-wide garage sale: Abbey Place and the Falls of Beaver Creek. On the north side of State Road 14 (Illinois Road) just west of Hunt Club Apartments, west of Hadley Road. New Haven Canal Days Arts & Craft Show: Schnelker Park, New Haven. 4-9 p.m. See COMMUNITY Calendar, PAGE 19

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9. June

Rummage bag sale: St. James Lutheran Church, 1720 SR 930 E, New Haven. 9 a.m.-noon. Fill a paper grocery bag with rummage sale items for $3. Relay for Life of Fort Wayne: Homestead High School, 4310 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. The American Cancer Society Relay for Life movement is the world’s largest fundraising event to fight every type of cancer. To register as a survivor and/or to participate, visit www.relayforlife. org/fortwaynein. Association-wide garage sale: Abbey Place and the Falls of Beaver Creek. On the north side of State Road 14 (Illinois Road) just west of Hunt Club Apartments, west of Hadley Road. High’s Chicken Sales: Sold at the four-way stop in Leo and by the Do-It-Best hardware store in Grabill. 10:30 a.m. until sold out. Hosted by the Cedars Branch Auxiliary, proceeds from the sale will benefit the residents of the nursing care facility at The Cedars. New Haven Canal Days Arts & Craft Show: Schnelker Park, New Haven. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

10. June

Bible Talks: Community room Fire Station #19, 10116 Covington Road, Fort Wayne. 4-5 p.m. No collections taken. For more information, contact Anita Byker and Janine Spieth at jkspieth2@gmail.com. Parkview Field Military Appreciation Day: Complimentary tickets are available for military families both active and veteran. They can request tickets to Military Appreciation Day at TinCapsMilitary.com. Tickets will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, contact McKenzie Brown with the TinCaps at (260) 407-2809 or brown@tincaps. com. Pedal, Paddle, and Play: Guldlin Park. Noon-5 p.m. Water activities and bicycle fun all afternoon. Rent kayaks, canoes, bicycles and play in and the water. All proceeds support Northeast Indiana Water Trails. Register online at http:// getmeregistered.com/3RFCUPedalPaddlePlay

Relief for Puerto Rico Benefit: Hosted by the Rotaract Club of Fort Wayne at Calhoun Street Soup, Salads and Spirits, 1915 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost is $25 per person. The event will feature live music, appetizers and a chance to hear from Jorge Ralat, a native Puerto Rican dedicating his time to rebuilding the island. All proceeds benefit families in Puerto Rico affected by Hurricane Maria. To purchase tickets, visit https:// fortwaynerotaract.org/puerto-rico/. Huntertown Heritage Days board meeting: Huntertown Town Hall, 15617 Lima Road, Huntertown. 6 p.m. The board is looking for volunteers for the three-day event in August. For more information, contact board chair Angie Keck at (260) 710-4197.

14. June

Disorderly Bear Den: Community Center, 233 W. Main St., Fort Wayne. 6:30 p.m. The local chapter of Good Bears of the World always welcomes visitors to the meetings, which include social time and regular business. For more information, contact Donna Gordon-Hearn at (260) 409-9886 or email tdbear7@ comcast.net. The group’s goal is to provide soft, cuddly teddy bears and other stuffed animals to kids and lonely adults in the Fort Wayne area.

15. June

Fish and tenderloin fry: Southwest Conservation Club, 5703 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. 5-7 p.m. $9. All-you-can-eat fish and tenderloin fries are served the first and third Fridays of each month. The meal includes green beans, corn, french fries, coleslaw, dinner rolls and pudding or Jell-O. Coffee and cash bar available. The club has been safeguarding local wildlife and habitat since 1938. southwestconservationclub.org. Summit City Singers: Riverside Gardens, 14701 Schwartz Road, Leo-Cedarville. 7 p.m. Free and open to the public; free-will donations will be accepted. This choir of more than 50 voices will “Celebrate the Year” by featuring a song related to a holiday in each month. Judy King directs the Summit City Singers.

16. June

Plant sale and open house: Purdue Extension Service, 4001 Crescent Ave., Fort Wayne. Noon-3 p.m. The display

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Allen County Retired Educators: Pine Valley Country Club, 10900 Pine Mills Road, Fort Wayne. Check-in at 10:45 a.m., lunch at 11 a.m. Email reservations to Mary Jo Purvis at mpurvis1@frontier.com.

20. June

Miami Valley Coin and Relic Hunters Club: Aboite Township Trustee’s Office, 11321 Aboite Center Road, Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. The club invites anyone who has an interest in the metal-detecting hobby and who is interested in learning more about the club. Athenian Cruise Night: Athenian Family Restaurant, 1020 W. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne. 5-8 p.m. Spectators welcome. For details, call (260) 485-5886. For information on cruise-ins from Orland, Ind., to Bryan, Ohio, visit libertycruisers.com.

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Vacation bible school: Northside Church of Chris, 1230 W. Wallen Road, Fort Wayne. 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 24-27. For more information, call (260) 489-9717. Fort Wayne hobby and collectibles show: Classic Café, 4832 Hillegas Road, Fort Wayne. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Hobby and collectible show plus vinyl record and CD show next door. Find vintage and new toys, comic books, sport and non sport cards, TV and movie memorabilia, diecasts, coins, models, magazines, games, and more. Admission is free. For more information, contact Vince at (260) 450-4147.

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All rubber bridge players and duplicate bridge players with 0-299 masterpoints are invited to play free in a new game at the Fort Wayne Duplicate Bridge Club every Tuesday at 1 p.m. in June. The Fort Wayne Duplicate Bridge Club is located at 4618 E. State Blvd., Suite 101, Fort Wayne. Everyone is guaranteed a partner, and free coffee and snacks will be provided. Players are asked to contact director Jim Kart beforehand at 260-438-1268 or kartfamily@msn.com to let him know they’re coming and to have any questions answered. Those new to duplicate bridge should come about 20 minutes before their first game to learn the few differences in how duplicate is played. Starting in July, the cost of the new Tuesday game will be $5 per player, just as it is for other club games. For more information about the club’s games and learning opportunities, visit www. fortwaynebridge.org or contact manager Gary Chaney at 260-373-0422 or fortwaynebridgeclub@ gmail.com. Citilink offers youth passes

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