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Middle Waves is rolling in with big goals Region is turning the tides with a destination music festival downtown By Whitney Wright wwright@kpcmedia.com
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under renovation in nearby neighborhoods such as West Central. They see opportunity – but not necessarily competition.
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Late on a Saturday evening, you may find staff from the newly opened The Golden joking and sharing stories with the staff of Wine Down while sipping a twist on a classic cocktail. The two dining establishments opened within about a year of each other in downtown Fort Wayne. They and others - such as the modern gastropub Hoppy Gnome and the city’s first farm-to-fork restaurant Tolon – are seeing the city residential developments in the works and the houses
Camaraderie is developing among the restaurant owners in downtown – between the newbies and the longtime establishments. The thinking is that any business that attracts people to visit the downtown is good business for a restaurant, event if that business is another restaurant. “I’ve been in the restaurant business a number of years, and my experience is that, as long as you’re good, whenever you get a new restaurant in town, you may slow down at first, but you are usually
Middle Waves is bringing national and local music, food, vendors, beverages, art, river activities and more to Fort Wayne as the area’s first destination music festival. Several community leaders felt the area buzzing with an energy capable of more than new restaurants, apartments and sporting events and began developing ideas to take the area to the next level. The accumulation of their ideas and efforts is Middle Waves, an indie, rock ’n’ roll and hip-hop music festival scheduled for Sept. 16-17 at Headwaters Park in downtown Fort Wayne. Middle Waves took root in 2014, when Greater
Fort Wayne Inc. took its annual “inter-community visit” to Des Moines, Iowa. Community leaders in Des Moines harnessed an energy in its city to develop the 80/35 Music Festival in 2007, said Matt Kelley, Middle Waves co-chair and owner of One Lucky Guitar. “80/35 Music Festival in Des Moines is cited as the event in which everyone woke up the next day and felt differently about their community – they felt like they had finally ‘arrived,’” said Alison Gerardot, one of the Middle Waves co-chairs and director of programming and events at Riverfront Fort Wayne. After visiting Des Moines and discussing possibilities for Fort Wayne, community leaders flew Amadeo
Rossi, director of 80/35, into Fort Wayne to discuss how the area might create a successful music festival like Des Moines’. Meeting with Rossi provided insights into the process of creating a successful music festival and gave community members confidence in what they were trying to accomplish, Gerardot said. Sweetwater and Parkview’s commitments as title and main stage sponsors, respectively, sealed the deal and festival planning and development was on its way. Middle Waves’ name was chosen from among many suggestions. “We like that it references our rivers, our downtown and our pride See WAVES, Page A17
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48th Three Rivers Festival
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The 48th Three Rivers Festival, July 8-16, will be a two-fold celebration. “This year is more than a local event. It’s part of a bigger celebration which, of course, is Indiana’s 200th anniversary,” said Jack Hammer, the 3RF executive director. “We hope people will come to the festival and savor the best of Fort Wayne and create memories that will play a part in the lives of their children and grandchildren.” Bob Chase has been chosen grand marshal of the Lutheran Health Network Parade, which begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 9. Chase has been the voice of the Fort Wayne Komets for 60 years. He retired from WOWO Radio in 2009 after a 56-year career. “Bob Chase is a Fort Wayne legend,” Hammer said in a statement. “We could not think of a better fit for grand marshal in a parade themed ‘Indiana’s Bicentennial: Celebrate History. Ignite the Future.’” Saturday and Sunday, July 9 and 10, more than 100 artists and artisans from around the country
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Three Rivers Festival. July 8-16, Fort Wayne. For details, visit threeriversfestival.org. For a list of other area festivals, see the Community Calendar. will exhibit their work as part of the Art in the Park juried show in Freimann Square. Hammer said the 3RF committee is holding its collective breath in hopes stormy weather will stay away for one of the festival’s biggest events, the raft race Saturday, July 16. The collection of weird, funny and outrageous rafts will gather on the St. Marys River at Swinney Park and head downstream toward the finish line at the Martin Luther King Bridge. Spectators will congregate on the Main Street and Wells Street bridges to watch the race and listen to live music on the bridges. The popular bed race will be held July 13 between 6 and 8 p.m. on Main Street, where thousands are expected to watch the five-person teams propel their unique beds along for cash prizes in speed and creativity categories. There will be two midways. The main one in Headwaters Park East will feature the more thrilling
rides, while a tamer version will be operating in Headwaters Park West for young riders. An all-day ride wristband can be purchased for $25, which is good only on J&J Amusement rides. For a separate fee, festivalgoers can check out the Human Hamster Balls, The Beast, Water Balls and the petting zoo. Junk Food Alley on Duck and Barr streets will be open the duration of the festival starting each day at 11 a.m. and closing at 11 p.m. Be sure to be in that area for special $2 Tuesday. To get to your favorite “junk food” stand, hop aboard the free lunch time trolley at any one of eight downtown stops. Two trolleys will run every eight minutes July 11-15. At the west end of Junk Food Alley is International Village, where visitors can enjoy songs, dances, storytelling, demonstrations, food and crafts representing 14 different cultures. Located in Headwaters See THREE RIVERS, Page A6
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In the spirit of developing a qualified, future workforce for northeast Indiana, which is known for its manufacturing and engineering, Greater Fort Wayne Inc. is proposing the development of a STEAM Park. Ideally, the proposed park, with a timeline of 2021-2025, would sit near Science Central, just north of downtown Fort Wayne on a property known as River North, formerly the location of OmniSource. The 28.65acre property was placed on the market this week for $6 million. STEAM Park – which stands for science, technology, engineering, arts and math – was initially inspired by the continual question of how to attract
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students to the jobs offered in the area. GFW Inc. began looking at other cities’ successful ideas and discovered Chattanooga’s Tennessee Aquarium. Chattanooga was named the “Dirtiest City in America” in 1969, but now can boast a million visitors per year to its aquarium alone, which features a fresh water aquarium with regional fish and a salt water fish section. STEAM Park plans, with a $180 million budget, include a fresh and salt water aquarium as well, alongside an IMAX theater and a location for children’s programming. Beyond “edutainment” – education and entertainment – STEAM Park would optimistically provide relationships with and investment opportunities for big-name companies like Google, Lego, Microsoft, Apple and Amazon, said Eric Doden, CEO of GFW Inc. In the future,
STEAM Park strategists plan on contacting such companies and others in the associated industries to provide programming in the park. The hope is that, in turn, if companies are already invested in the area through STEAM Park and are looking for locations to expand, they will consider Fort Wayne, thus providing prominent jobs within the industries locally, he said. For now, STEAM Park planners are waiting to have a fully-developed proposal before approaching any major companies. In the meantime, the proposal is receiving more local interest from organizations such as the Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana, a group of 20- to 30-year-olds who focus on developing the next generation. In an effort to connect the proposed STEAM Park and Lawton Park, providing a link to Science Central, YLNI See STEAM, Page A5
The Fort Wayne City Council approved a new tax on each vehicle registered in the city because its income has declined and road construction costs have increased more than projected. The City Council vote took place in June, ahead of the July 1 deadline for such taxes to be in place if to be effective for 2017. The problem confronts cities across the state. Legislation passed in the Indiana General Assembly this year to address it, allowing cities to impose an annual motor vehicle license excise surtax of $25 on passenger vehicles and motorcycles and an annual wheel tax of $40 on trucks, buses, tractors, trailers, semitrailers and recreational vehicles. The taxes came under consideration because some city council members believe Fort Wayne streets will get a little worse every year without a new revenue source. Dr. John Crawford, R-at large, proposed an ordinance for the taxes May 24 with some reluctance. “The choice is painful but simple: We can pass a tax, which is bad; or not maintain the streets, and that is bad,” he said in an interview. “Neither one would be popular. [But] our most common call from constituents is, ‘you need to help me get my street fixed because it’s not good.’” Increasing vehicle efficiency has reduced the amount collected in fuel taxes and the state’s property tax cap has reduced the amount coming in
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Civil War muster to be Old Fort’s next chapter By Rod King
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The Old Fort is alive with activity to observe Indiana’s 200th anniversary. The fort will host six more events this year.
The smell of black powder, smoke from the chimney from the blacksmith shop and the aroma of food cooking over an open flame greeted visitors to The Old Fort on Spy Run Avenue for the observance of Indiana’s 200th anniversary. Cannon and musket fire could be heard as far away as Lakeside Park and Fort Wayne neighborhoods along East State Boulevard. Weapons demonstrations, drilling of troops on the field in front of the fort, a busy encampment, a blacksmith at work, numerous vendors and around 150 volunteers in period costume in and outside the fort were part of the program called 1816: Frontier Fort to Statehood. Six more activities will be held at The Old Fort before the end of the year. Three of the coming
events are based on the military activity at varying time frames and primarily revolve around soldiers, re-enactments, weapons, marching, uniforms and accessories. As president of The Old Fort board, Norm Gable puts it, “The Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the French and Indian War and the Civil War were the main events going on in the various periods we are featuring in the coming months. We’re pleased to host these activities and as living historians, we like to teach about life, not just the military. It was difficult here on the frontier then and took a lot of grit just to exist. That’s what we hope people will learn when they come to The Old Fort.” The next event will be the Camp Allen Muster: 1861-1865, on Saturday and Sunday, July 9 and 10. The muster focuses on the Civil War era. Camp Allen, which was actually located across the bridge on the west bank of the St. Mary’s River just south of Main Street, was where men could come to enlist in the Army. Re-enactors from both sides of the conflict will be on the scene to skirmish with muskets blazing. There is no admission fee, but a goodwill donation box will be at the entrance to
The Old Fort. Activities will begin Saturday at 10 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. On Sunday it will be in full swing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parking is free across the street from The Old Fort. Colonial America on the Frontier will be the program theme July 30 and 31, covering the period in history from 1760 to 1790. It will, of course, feature the Revolutionary War. Re-enactors will be in period costumes from that era. It will operate on the same hours as the Muster weekend. There is no entry fee, and parking across Spy Run Avenue is free. Aug. 27 and 28 will find the theme changed to the period of the Post Miamies: 1754-1763, covering the French and Indian War, which was also known as the Seven Years War. Cooking fires will be lit throughout the grounds, and the fort kitchens will be a beehive of activity. Cannon and musket demonstrations will be held and the fort brigade will drill on the field in front of the fort. No entry fee will be charged. Parking is free across the street. The Old Fort will be a participant in the 18th annual Be a Tourist in See FORT, Page A6
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Norm Gable, the president of The Old Fort board, says special weekends at the fort will address more than the wars that took place in the various eras. “We as living historians prefer to teach about life and not just military campaigns,” Gable said.
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STEAM from Page A4 members developed the notion for a land bridge. Ultimately, the plan is to connect everything to the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, although ideas for how this might be best accomplished are still in the works. Doden and other members of GFW Inc. hope to gather reactions and ideas from the rest of the community and have plans to meet with other organizations and businesses as well. GFW Inc. was set to meet with Sweetwater
about the proposal on June 9. Once that ground is found, GFW Inc.’s members’ vision for STEAM Park can begin, a vision in which a relationship with future economies can develop. STEAM Park is a project that will hopefully be a part of what current generations’ children and grandchildren will be working on and a link to the economy of the rest of the 21st century, Doden said.
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IN Fort Wayne • June 30, 2016
Fort Wayne awards aid to 10 nonprofit agencies • Boys and Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne – Passport to Manhood, mentoring program for at-risk boys and young men; • BrightPoint – Language Services Network, a program providing translation services for immigrants and refugees; • Catholic Charities – Your Journey Together, a program to mentor families living in shelters; • Just Neighbors Interfaith Homeless Network – Resource coordinator for families in need of shelter; • Literacy Alliance – pre-GED and HSE, a program providing instruction for adults whose reading level measures below fifth grade; • Lutheran Social Services – Lasting Stability and Success for Individuals, a program providing comprehensive training and coaching for those who are unemployed or underemployed; • Mental Health America of Northeast
Indiana – Wellness Recovery Action Plan, a program helping individuals living in permanent supportive and transitional housing manage mental illness and/or addiction; • SCAN – Courtyard Services for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care, a program supporting an overnight case manager to provide Courtyard residents life skills training); • Wellspring – Food bank and Clothing Shoppe, and; • YWCA – Employment services to empower the homeless living in transitional or crisis shelters. The City receives CDBG dollars annually from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to fund activities that primarily benefit low- and moderate-income residents. A committee of area social service professionals helps score the grant applications and makes recommendations on funding.
Museum of Art, The History Center, Lincoln Tower, Parkview Field, Science Central and the Visitors Center. Passports for the downtown walking tour will be available in early August. On Saturday, Oct. 15, The Old Fort will be open from 6-10 p.m. for spooky Fright Night lantern tours of the facility, accompanied by scary ghost stories. Cost is $3 per person, and children under 12 are admitted free. That’s the same night as the annual Zombie Walk in downtown Fort Wayne, and many of
the costumed characters are expected to find their way to The Old Fort to add even more atmosphere to the event. Parking across the street is free. The Old Fort will hold its annual Christmas Open House on Saturday, Nov. 26, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The fort will be decked out in holiday greenery and glowing candles. Volunteers in period costumes will be on hand to answer questions about holiday observances in 1816. No entry fee will be charged. Parking across the street is free.
FORT from Page A5 Your Own Hometown event Sunday, Sept. 11, from noon-5 p.m. Participants, “tourists,” can pick up free passports at Kroger stores or the Fort Wayne Visitors Center at 927 S. Harrison St. to visit a variety of downtown attractions including: the African/American Historical Museum, Allen County Courthouse, Artlink Contemporary Gallery, Bicentennial Celebration at the Allen County Public Library and Cathedral Museum. Also included are the Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne
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Two midways will be open during the Three Rivers Festival. The main midway in Headwaters Park East will feature the more thrilling rides.
THREE RIVERS from Page A3 West will be The Emporium, formerly the Crafters Marketplace. This is where local artists and crafters will be showing merchandise and services along with food selections not found in Junk Food Alley. Two highly entertaining contests are on the schedule again. The Waiter/ Waitress Contest featuring three-person teams will be competing through a unique obstacle course in a simulated dining room on Monday, July 11. The following day, July 12, local male celebrities will don their best high heels and show off their legs at 6 p.m. in hopes of winning the coveted title of Most Luscious Legs. Audience members can vote with dollars for their choice of best legs, with the proceeds benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project. For a close-up and personal look at the city’s riverfront, take a free pontoon boat excursion on the St. Marys River July 8-10 with compliments of Steel Dynamics. Boats will launch from the dock on the north side of Headwaters West. IPFW will host a couple free events. Children’s Fest
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The city of Fort Wayne awarded grants to 10 local non-profits from the city’s federal Community Development Block Grant dollars. Approximately $360,000 will be available to help low- and moderate-income residents with shelter, basic needs, employment skills and youth development. Mayor Tom Henry made the announcement at Wellspring Interfaith Social Service’s Clothing Shoppe, which, along with the Wellspring Food Bank, will be supported by CDBG dollars. “It’s important for our community to work together to make a meaningful difference for individuals and families in need of opportunities for a better future,” Henry said. “Fort Wayne is fortunate to have so many deserving organizations committed to enhancing services and possibilities moving forward.” This year, the following non-profits will receive grants:
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will be held at the Science Mall Friday, July 15, and Saturday, July 16, with lots of hands-on activities, storytelling, crafts, magic and more. They will also get an opportunity to participate in an 800-meter run/walk and learn about health and fitness along the way. Young at Heart Senior Fest will be held in the International Ballroom featuring entertainment, games and a free box lunch as long as supplies last. Family Fun Day is Monday, July 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Hanning and Bean Festival Plaza. Families can participate in races, contests and games, and be on hand for an appearance of Spider-Man and Elsa. The event is free. Discounted
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carnival ride bands will be available for purchase. A number of acts are lined up to perform at the Hanning and Bean Festival Plaza. Buy individual concert tickets and festival packages online at threeriversfestival.org, or buy a $50 all-week Mega Music Pass at the Embassy Theatre. Capping off the nine days of 3RF fun will be the annual downtown fireworks spectacular at 10 p.m. from the top of the Indiana Michigan Power building. Live music will be provided by the Fort Wayne Area Community Band in Freimann Square. (KPC Media Group, which publishes this newspaper, is a sponsor of the 2016 Three Rivers Festival.)
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Much ado about downtown retail
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The most dramatic retail story in Fort Wayne this year is the resurgence in the downtown area, according to a new report on retail vacancy rates by the Zacher Co. Although the central business district accounts for a tiny fraction of the overall retail space in the community – 0.7 percent – it is experiencing a revival not seen in several
decades, Zacher’s annual study said. The vacancy rate dropped 11.7 percent, even as new construction, such as the Ash Skyline Plaza, added more space to the total available. “I think it is just exciting to see that there is retail at all downtown,” said Steven Zacher, president and managing broker. Notable new downtown retail/restaurant tenants include: the Golden restaurant, Lake
City Bank, DeBrand’s Fine Chocolates, YMCA and the Find, all in the Skyline Plaza; Domino’s Pizza and Freshii at the Harrison; and the City Exchange Shops on Wayne Street. Interest in downtown retail space will continue with the development of new residential projects such as the Cityscape Flats and the Skyline Tower, Zacher predicted. See RETAIL, Page A9
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Buildings in downtown Fort Wayne are attracting interest due to several developments underway. The picture is taken from atop the new Ash Brokerage building.
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The renovation of Fort Wayne’s historic southside Coca-Cola bottling plant to create affordable housing will add another couple of steps on the property ladder for working class families. The $13.4 million project, supported through a partnership of Fort Wayne-based Vincent Village and Cincinnati-based commercial developer Miller Valentine, will create 31 apartments in the Coca-Cola building at 1631 E. Pontiac St., and another 31, single-family, lease-to-purchase homes in the surrounding area. A previous attempt by the city to renovate the long-vacant building, which it has owned since 2009, failed because that developer could not obtain the low income housing tax credits needed to make the project fly. This time, the development partners won what will total about $11 million in tax credits over about 10 years. Although the city of Fort Wayne has been criticized by some for an aggressive blight elimination program that has resulted in the demolition of a number of homes in the neighborhood, “We want to keep everything
standing that we can,” said Heather Presley-Cowen, director of housing and neighborhood services for the city of Fort Wayne. “This obviously is big part of neighborhood history, the question was, can we find a developer? Is it feasible?” Making the grade
Applications for the tax credits are very competitive, and ranked on a point system. A few points one way or another can make or break a project award. One of the key things a prospective developer needs is to demonstrate community support. A partnership between Miller Valentine and Vincent Village, which, for 26 years, has provided a homeless shelter, subsidized housing and related case management services in the neighborhood, “was a logical fit,” said Denise Andorfer, executive director of the nonprofit organization. “Vincent Village sits in that neighborhood,” Presley-Cowen said. “It obviously is engaged in that neighborhood and it has a great opportunity to get community engagement and buy-in through its relationship with the neighborhood.” The previous developer also required too much in subsidies, Presley-Cowen
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said; Miller Valentine’s proposal offered a lower cost and lower overhead. The rental units will be leased at below-market rates to families who meet low-income guidelines – currently defined as $23,400 to $34,980 a year for a family of four. “This is not going to be housing for people with no income. This is going to be housing for working families,” Presley-Cowen said. And while the income levels may seem low, they actually are above the median of the incomes of residents already there, she added. It’s all about options
Although Vincent Village would not move families from homelessness directly to one of the units in the Coca-Cola building, it does offer another opportunity for them down the road. “We like our families to have as many options as possible,” Andorfer said. “Vincent Village brings a strong history of working with families that can face barriers… with transportation, child care, mental health issues. While it won’t be doing the same case management it does with families moving out of homeSee COCA-COLA, Page A9
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IN Fort Wayne • June 30, 2016
FWCS sets registration; school year begins Aug. 15 In-school registration for the 2016-17 school year will be held Friday, July 29, and Monday, Aug. 1, at all 48 Fort Wayne Community Schools elementary, middle and high schools. Parents can visit their child’s school from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday or from noon-7 p.m. Monday to get ready for the new school year. Current families who take advantage of the online early registration between June 20-July 12 will be able to access the Rapid Registration line to get through in-school registration faster. In-school registration is still required to process address verification, as well as provide student IDs, PTA sign-up, yearbook and PE uniform orders and other services that are not yet available online. Families who are new to the district are asked to go to the new Family and Community Engagement Center, 230 E. Douglas Ave., to register. Families unable to attend the scheduled registration dates can contact their child’s school to make other arrangements prior to the first day of school, which
Classes resume on Monday, Aug. 15
Registration for 2016-17 is July 29 8 a.m.-1 p.m. & Aug. 1, noon-7 p.m. Please bring a photo ID and two proofs of residency. fortwayneschools.org/ is Monday, Aug. 15. When attending in-school registration, parents are asked to bring a photo ID and two documents showing proof of residency to registration. Documents accepted include: • Letter or check from any governmental agency, attorney or court papers; • Letter or card from Allen County Office of Family and Children Services; • Paycheck or Social Security benefits; • Medical doctor, dentist or eye doctor statements; • Established bank account statement (not a newly established account or bank papers indicating you have changed your address with them); • Utility connect notice; • Utility bill dated within the past 30 days (not including cable or cell phone bills); • Lease printed on letterhead from an estab-
lished apartment/mobile home leasing office with a contact name and phone number. Handwritten leases or those printed from the internet are not acceptable. Homeless families or those with unusual living arrangements should contact Student & Family Support Services at (260) 467-2120 for assistance. For additional information or to see school supply lists, visit fortwayneschools.org. Other important dates: • Registration: Friday, July 29, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; and Monday, Aug. 1, noon-7 p.m. • Sixth-grade transition day: Tuesday, Aug. 9, 8 a.m.-noon. • Ninth-grade orientation: Tuesday, Aug. 9, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • Kindergarten conferences: Wednesday, Aug. 10, times vary by school. • First day of school: Monday, Aug. 15. • First day for pre-K students: Monday, Aug. 29.
Free, historic boat tours require advance sign-up By Rod King
For Times Community Publications
Leisure pontoon boat rides on the Summit City’s three rivers have been going on for a number of years either from Hall’s Gas House Restaurant or at Fort Wayne Outfitters and Bike Depot. Now, Riverfront Fort Wayne in conjunction with the City of Fort Wayne and the Fort Wayne Community Foundation is officially hosting “historic boat tours” every other Sunday evening through Oct. 16. The emphasis on these trips is learning about the role the rivers played in the development of the city, its trade, its relations with the Native Americans, the coming of the Erie Canal, the arrival of the railroads and the early years of the community and the state. Captaining the boat and presenting the historical information is local historian Matt Jones, who has been guiding historical tours for 15 years and river tours for the past six years. He’s a Fort Wayne native and graduated from North Side High School and IPFW, where he earned a degree in environmental studies and fine arts. His day job is Allen County water resource education specialist. On his inaugural trip Sunday, May 29, he explained how Fort Wayne came to be known as “The Wickedest City in the West.” His next topic, Sunday, June 12, will be “Rivers, Forts and Statehood – A Bicentennial Event.” On June 26, he explored “Camp Allen and the Civil War.” Each trip will cover a different
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Tour guide Matt Jones takes a group on a river tour starting at the dock at Headwaters Park West. Each trip covers a different section of the three rivers. Trips are scheduled every other Sunday through Oct. 16.
section of the three rivers and the historical information will change accordingly. The tours, which launch from the St. Mary’s River dock on the north edge of Headwaters Park West at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m., are part of a three-part effort to build support for revitalizing the downtown riverfront into a regional destination and source of pride for all Northeast Indiana. The pontoon boat can carry a maximum of 10 people and children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Trips will go rain or shine, with the exception of stormy conditions. Insect repellent is suggested. The trips are free, but interested participants must register in advance by
calling the Fort Wayne Parks Department at (260) 427-6000 or by visiting fortwayneparks.org and clicking onto adult programs/trips to special events. Future topics include: • July 24, “With Might and Main – Industry along the Rivers and Canals”; • Aug. 7,“William Wells and Little Turtle”; • Aug. 21, “Intrigue and Collusion – Stories of the River”; • Sept. 4, “Sports and Recreation”; • Sept. 18, “Johnny Appleseed Special”; • Sept. 25, “Glorious Gate – The Rivers and Trade”; and • Oct. 15 and 16, “Stories of Histories and Incarcerations – The Dead and Those Who Refuse to Die.”
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After several failed attempts, the old southside Coca-Cola building will find new life as affordable rental housing.
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Former Philharmonic Assistant Conductor Chia-Hsuan Lin will return to conduct The Phil in the third annual Patriotic Pops concert at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 3, at Parkview Field. Fireworks will accompany the finale. Gates and concessions open at 5 p.m. for this free event. Last year’s Patriotic Pops drew an estimated 8,000 people. Some special seating arrangements are available; visit fwphil.org, or call The Phil box office at (260) 481-0777.
RETAIL from Page A7 percent. The East Dupont Road corridor remains a much desired location, and lease rates are rising there and in other attractive locations such as the Illinois Road corridor and downtown. Notable transactions northeast included Pet Supplies Plus at Northwood Plaza and the Salvation Army Store at Dupont Crossing. The northwest quadrant got new Tim Hortons at two locations; and a Farmers & Merchants bank branch and Chipotle restaurant on Lima Road. The southwest quadrant lost Williams-Sonoma at Jefferson Pointe and Hancock Fabrics at Apple Glen, but gained Ashley Furniture at Village of Time Corners and Kirkland Home Furnishings at Orchard Crossing. The only notable transaction on the southeast side was the closing of the Walgreens at Southgate Plaza.
The addition of those “rooftops” will be attractive to retailers, as are the growing number of people working downtown and visiting downtown attractions, he said. “I think we’re just seeing the beginning of the trend,” he added. The oft-mentioned need downtown that is still unsatisfied is the addition of a small grocery or drug store or both, Zacher said. There are still not quite enough people living downtown to attract those, but the tipping point is getting closer. Around town
All five quadrants of the city saw decreases in vacancy rates year-overyear, the study found. The northeast quadrant, which accounts for nearly 6.4 million square feet of space, or 45 percent of the city’s total inventory of retail space, saw a drop in vacancy rates of 2.2
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Repurposing the art deco Coca-Cola building, completed in about 1940, comes with its own set of challenges. “The biggest problem with a building like this is it was designed for something else,” said Michael Galbraith, executive director of Allen County’s preservation organization, ARCH.
There are practical changes that must be made to install heating and electrical systems and the walls that will divide the large building into 31 apartments – and the goal is to do that without diminishing the building’s historical interior and exterior elements. Martin Riley Architects, a Fort Wayne firm that has done a number
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Poultry back in mix for 2016 Allen County Fair By Rod King For Times Community Publications
The popular 4-H Club poultry exhibits return to the Allen County Fair this summer. The Indiana Board of Animal Health banned the exhibition of chickens, turkeys and ducks at fairs around the state last year as a precaution against the spread of avian influenza. The ban on chickens and turkeys has been lifted, but no waterfowl will be exhibited again this year. Events begin July 26 at the Allen County Fairgrounds, 2726 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne. More than 600 young people will show their llamas, pigs, rabbits, goats, cattle, sheep, horses, vegetables, flowers and other projects through the fair’s close on July 31. Extension educator Barb Thuma said 63 youths are enrolled in the poultry projects. “They have been producing this animal and they wish to exhibit it and then it gets judged against others and against the standards, and a lot of people like to know where their animals place,” she said. “In the case of commercial poultry, young people can sell broilers at the livestock auction, and turkeys, too.” Visitors, too, will
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welcome the return of the poultry exhibits. “Particularly with our exhibition birds, you’re going to see some unique breeds, beautiful, nice coloring, nice feathering. The public can see exhibition birds of many different types,” Thuma said. The Fair, however, is more than just a 4-H show. In fact, as a county fair, it’s considered an open festival for everyone to enjoy. As fair board member Jerry Hammond explains it, “We’ve tried to provide a varied program that is family friendly and can be enjoyed by everyone. Last year 35,000 people came to the fair. We hope the weather holds and even more come this year.” Its schedule of activities lists everything from a greased watermelon contest, kids water relay races, cookie stacking contest and air rifle shooting to a llama quiz bowl (individuals competing against each other to give correct
answers to questions about llamas), pedal car races, donkey and pony rides and kids crafts with Miss Allen County and her court. Of course there’s a midway with a variety of carnival rides that opens every evening at 5 p.m., monster truck rides, rickshaw races, a straw maze, potbelly pig races, a youth talent contest, draft horse shuttle rides, outhouse races, redneck races and a pizza eating contest. Fairgoers will get a chance to meet and greet Fort Wayne mascots Mad Ant and Johnny TinCap, “Frozen’s” Queen Elsa, and Spider-Man. For those who would like a closer look at the animals, a contact area will be open from 10 a.m. -9 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. A variety of entertainment is scheduled, starting with country singer Dan Burrell of Backroad 39 at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 26. Wednesday evening’s See FAIR Page A11
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Hot air balloons will fly out of the Allen County Fairgrounds at 7:30 p.m. July 28 and will be returned for a tethered balloon glow at dusk.
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Mason Dixon Line plays new country, classics By Garth Snow gsnow@kpcmedia.com
Mason Dixon Line has stepped up to the next level as a cover band, said lead guitarist and co-founder Troy McDaniel. “You listen to the country stations and it seems like there’s a new country song coming out every day,” McDaniel said. The band’s play list is more modern than classic. “But we’ll do some Johnny Cash, some Merle Haggard, some standby stuff from the 1990s, but more on the modern side because that’s kind of what’s hot right now. It’s worked out pretty well for us. “This seems to be what people want to hear right now, especially the younger group.” The five-member band will deliver that music close to home, at the Leo-Cedarville Freedom Festival. Their music plays from 7:30 p.m. till dusk Saturday, July 2, at Riverside Gardens. A fireworks show then closes the two-day festival. The band consists of Brett Browand on the bass guitar and vocals, Paul Blackman on guitar and keys and vocals, Eric Heminger on drums and vocals, Kerry Schwartz as lead vocalist and Troy McDaniel on lead guitar. “I’ll throw some backup singing in there occasion-
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Mason Dixon Line will deliver popular country music for a hometown crowd at Leo-Cedarville Freedom Festival.
ally,” McDaniel said. He said Schwartz also is from Leo. “We’ve known each other since high school and got together in 2000. We put together a rock cover band, Synergy,” McDaniel said. The successor band is now in its second year. McDaniel said the band has been received enthusiastically, especially after entertaining 5,000 people at Redneck Rave in Pierceton last year. “It starts as a mud-bog event and then a band in the evening,” he said. The reputation grew from there. “It’s actually amazing what you can do just on social media.” The band’s name just fits the music. “It’s a NorthSouth split, and when you think about country it’s in that realm. It’s more about a catchy name to tell you the truth,” McDaniel said. As usual, the Saturday
lineup will feature diverse sounds. Cedar Creek Worship Band will entertain from 5-6 p.m. AFU (All Fired Up) will entertain from 6-7:30 p.m. Finally, Mason Dixon Line will entertain from 7:30 p.m. until the fireworks. Freedom Festival opens Friday evening with the customary cruise-in, from 5-8 p.m. Joe Justice will entertain. Saturday opens with the 5K run/ walk at 8 a.m., followed by the 1-mile run and the 300-meter kids’ fun run. Afternoon hours begin at 2 p.m. Activity really picks up about 5 p.m., publicist Barb Smith said. The kids’ tent will offer face-painting and games beginning at 5 p.m. “We’re going to have a blow-up obstacle course for kids and older kids; it won’t just be for the little ones,” Smith said. Riverside Gardens’ other
admitted for just $3. The day’s activities will close with a fireworks display dedicated to Indiana’s 200th anniversary. Thursday is Kid’s Day with plenty of activities, games and crafts. Friday and Saturday are both Family Fun Days. Thursday night’s big attraction is a colorful hot air balloon fly-out at 7:30 p.m. followed by a hot air balloon glow at 9:30 p.m., with all the balloons tethered and lit as dusk falls. The featured event
Friday at 7 p.m. will be the Farmer Olympics with participants competing in events such as hay bale throwing, nail pounding and running an obstacle course. Sunday is Farmers Care Day. The only events charging admission are: team pig wrestling $5; Tug-a-Truck $5; and the 4x4 truck pull, $7. Wristbands for carnival rides and games are $20. For a full schedule, visit allencountyfairgroundsin.com.
FAIR from Page A10 featured entertainer is country singer Janice Anne and Miss Kitty’s Revenge at 8 p.m. The classic rock group Sonic Brewhouse will take the stage Thursday at 8 p.m., another rock group, Biff and the Cruisers, will entertain from 8-10 p.m. Friday. Wagon Wheel country band will be highlighted Saturday from 7-10 p.m. Each day is themed. Tuesday is Ag Day. Wednesday is Bicentennial/Senior Day with senior citizens being
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Fort Wayne Community Schools has opened the Family & Community Engagement Center in the former Construction Trades Building, 230 E. Douglas Ave. The new center is a one-stop shop for families entering Fort Wayne Community Schools or needing assistance accessing community resources. The center combines: Student & Family Support Services, which handles enrollment, school choice lottery and student placement; Community Programs, which operates Study Connection, oversees volunteer screening and coordinates FWCS-based scholarships; and pre-K through 12th grade alternative programming, college and career readiness and athletics. The building will also house an on-site health clinic to assist families with immunizations, physicals and vision and hearing screenings. Daily hours are 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., with extended hours on Wednesdays until 7 p.m. The center will also be open one Saturday each month starting with July 30. On that day, the center will be open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. “We cultivate rela-
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Chapman’s finds Fort Wayne niche
Angola brewing company opens second Tap Room By Amy Oberlin
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Angola’s first and only brewery is branching out into other Hoosier locations. The goal, however, is to remain totally local, said Chapman’s Brewing Company founder Scott Fergusson. After months of planning, Chapman’s opened a Tap Room in a downtown Fort Wayne cafe, Fortezza Coffee, 819 S. Calhoun St. “Fortezza Coffee is simply one of the best coffeehouses in the state — not only do they offer fantastic coffee, they use Fort Wayne-based Modbar for their equipment,” said Fergusson, a Fort Wayne resident and former Trine University professor. Chapman’s started as a student project and over the past few years has begun marketing throughout Indiana along with serving customers at the Tap Room in Angola, 300 Industrial Drive. This month, the Chapman’s Tap Room logo joined the Fortezza logo on the glass door of the busy downtown business. Baristas have been properly licensed and trained to draw draft beers from 10 Chapman’s taps, which will feature the Chapman’s standards as well as seasonal varieties. A small, 21-and-over area was created to meet licensing requirements. “Fortezza owners Sean and Melody Wang focus on serving exceptionally high quality coffee to their customers and take great pride in what they
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Sean Wang, owner of Fortezza Coffee in downtown Fort Wayne, and Scott Fergusson, founder of Chapman’s Brewing Company in Angola, joined forces to serve Chapman’s draft at the established Fortezza location.
do — just like us,” said Fergusson. “These guys are serious about their coffee … They want to know how it’s made. They want to know what goes into it.” In chatting with Sean Wang, Fergusson said it became apparent the two businesses could help each other. While coffee sales are brisk in the mornings, they slough off considerably in the afternoon and evening — around the time people may want a cold beer. The partnership mirrors Starbucks’ recent forays into selling alco-
holic beverages. Fortezza now has an Indiana small brewer’s permit to offer growlers six days a week with pints, kegs and cold carryout seven days a week. But for Chapman’s, that is not all. Plans are well under way to open a Columbia City location, where the beer will be sold and small batches will be brewed as well. “Every new Tap Room that opens, Angola gets bigger,” said Fergusson. He said Angola is a beacon in the Indiana brewing world. Census statistics show there
are 48 cities in the state larger than Angola that do not have a brewing company. Fort Wayne has a few breweries, including Mad Anthony Brewing Company, which has Auburn and Lake James food and drink establishments. Chapman’s beer has been served in Fort Wayne for some time, and is a sponsor of the Fort Wayne TinCaps, Fort Wayne Museum of Art and Embassy Theatre. There has been a resurgence of downtown activity and the Fortezza-Chapman’s coalition is part of that revitalizing energy. The partnership began to blossom when Chapman’s was served during a coffee art event hosted by Fortezza about six months ago. Chapman’s Englishman brown ale, Undaunted IPA and other beers were embraced by guests at the event. “People loved it,” said Fergusson. With an ever more aggressive craft beer market, Fergusson wanted to make Chapman’s part of the Fort Wayne scene. By co-branding with Fortezza, the Tap Room became a Fort Wayne name. Fergusson noted that the cans are on the shelves in Allen County liquor stores, and the more the demand, the more beer will be produced in Angola’s brewery. The more beer sold, the more prosperous the investor-fueled enterprise.
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The Allen County Public Library’s 14 locations are hosting activities from Snakehead Ed to “Sleeping Beauty” through the summer reading program, “just one more page.” Programs designed for kids, teens and adults began June 1 and continue through July 31. Grabill Branch children’s librarian Dawn Stoops served as chairwoman of a committee that began organizing the program almost a year ago. “It just helps to have presenters come to all the libraries as opposed to having librarians making up all the programs,” Stoops said. Grabill Branch programs continue year-round, with 10:30 a.m. Tuesday programs for babies and their caregivers, and 10:30 a.m. programs for preschoolers and their grown-ups. On June 8, the Grabill Branch hosted Snakehead Ed. Stoops described the lesson on the “just one more page” tab at acpl. lib.in.us: “Get up close and personal with some slithery, scaly, coldblooded creatures … or keep your distance. Either way, you’ll learn a lot and have some
fun.” Ed Ferrer, a retired middle school science teacher, also brought his snakes to the Monroeville Branch on June 6. His remaining stops include: Woodburn Branch, July 1, 10:30 a.m.; New Haven Branch, July 6, 2 p.m.; and Georgetown Branch, July 11, 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For a glimpse of the program, visit snakeheaded.net. The central website also offers Snakehead Ed’s full local itinerary through July 27. The Stevens Puppets marionettes presented “Sleeping Beauty” 21 times from June 1 to 16. Other programs include Indiana Storytelling, Sweet Tooth Architecture and CreoPop 3D Pens. Woodburn Branch children’s librarian Paige Shook presented Let’s Cook and arranged If I Give a Mouse a Cookie. The programs last about an hour, she said. Regular story times will resume in August, hosting anyone up to preschool age. Some Friday morning programs
during the school year might include school-age kids. “It just depends on whether school is out. It’s a family thing,” Shook said. Children’s librarians want families to enjoy weekly reading programs, and to take that same love of reading back to their homes. “You come to story time once a week and you’re here with your kids for 30 minutes, but it’s doing these things that we do at story time at home every day that really will make a difference in a child’s life,” said Kris Lill, the children’s librarian at the Georgetown Branch Library in Georgetown Square. “That’s our hope at story time. We always encourage families to do that.” Throughout the summer and throughout the year, kids gather for stories, nursery rhymes, songs and other educational fun. Babies, toddlers and even adults find ways to learn and to share. “It’s systemwide, so the main library and all
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Kris Lill, left, serves as children’s librarian at the Georgetown Branch Library. Michal Miller is on the children’s staff at the main library. Both lead reading groups for all age levels.
the branches have an all-ages summer reading program, from babies all the way up to adults,” said Michal Miller, one of the children’s librarians at the Allen County Public Library’s main location in downtown Fort Wayne. Programs vary according to age group, and program lengths match each age’s attention span. The Georgetown Branch and the main library follow the same weekly program names and descriptions. Titles and schedules vary
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AWS Foundation State native plant group announces grants adds northeast chapter The AWS Foundation recently awarded $624,760 in grants to19 nonprofit organizations that benefit individuals with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities in northeast Indiana. These organizations include: • Achieva Resources Corp.: $62,079 to fund a volunteer guardian coordinator position and state and national certification training. • Bi-County Services: $50,000 challenge grant toward the $600,000 capital campaign for an inclusive community playground in Bluffton. • Cahoots Coffee Café: $35,000 to hire a job coach and develop a vocational training program with the Northeast Indiana Special Education Cooperative. • Camp Red Cedar: $25,000 for camperships and adaptive recreation equipment. • Carey Services: $40,000 for Creative Abundance consultants and training for the new creative arts program. • Children’s Choir of Huntington County: $10,000 for the inclusive Joyful Songsters choir. • Deer Ridge Elemen-
tary School: $17,378 to expand the school’s sensory room. • East Allen County Schools: $26,700 for sensory rooms at Prince Chapman Academy and New Haven Middle School and develop an online sensory room training module. • Family Service Society: $25,000 for diagnostic and evaluative services for low-income children at risk for autism spectrum disorder, behavioral and related intellectual disabilities. • Fort Wayne Civic Theatre: $22,500 for three sensory-friendly performances for Project Lights Up! • Fort Wayne Museum of Art: $7,500 to research artists with disabilities for a proposed art exhibit. • Fort Wayne Youtheatre: $6,000 for the Backstage Insight sensory-friendly theatre program and workshops. • Greater Fort Wayne Inc: $5,500 for two Leadership Fort Wayne scholarships for individuals with disabilities. • HearCare Connection: $30,000 for hearing aids and audiology services for low-income individuals
with disabilities. • Ivy Tech Foundation: $50,000 for the greenhouse, which will provide future hydroponic and culinary arts training and education for individuals with disabilities. • NeighborLink Fort Wayne: $25,000 to expand volunteer programs and home repairs for the disability community. • Parkview Huntington Family YMCA: $14,695 to purchase the multisensory BEAM system for the new Movement Studio. • The League: $20,000 for the Youth Services program for low-income special needs young adults. • Turnstone: $152,408 to expand recreational and social programming to the intellectual/developmental disability community and hire a program coordinator. Founded in 2007, the AWS Foundation supports a wide range of organizations and service agencies that help people with enduring intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities to be fully engaged in community life. For more information, visit awsfoundation.org.
The Indiana Native Plant and Wildflower Society announced the formation of a Northeast Regional Chapter. The new chapter serves Allen, Adams, DeKalb, Huntington, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells and Whitley counties. INPAWS President Jeff Pitts welcomed the new chapter. “We have wanted a chapter in the northeast area for a while. An active and thriving chapter anchored in Indiana’s second largest city is crucial to promote the importance of native plants for healthy ecosystems,” Pitts said in a statement. Previously, INPAWS members who lived in northeast Indiana were assigned membership into either the East Central or North regional chapters. Tom Hohman, INPAWS committee chair member, said this created problems. “Members in the northeast counties often
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them to land managers of local parks, preserves and natural spaces,” Yankowiak said in a statement. “We can help eradicate invasive species in a protected area or relocate sensitive native plants to allow them to thrive elsewhere.” In addition to conservation and preservation, the group will provide education. Its inaugural public event will be an exploratory hike uncovering the unusual nature of native ferns and mosses and the
“He’s such an artist at creating so much fun, and that’s even from a CD and not seeing him live.” Gill will visit the Georgetown and downtown libraries for three programs in July, during the Three Rivers Festival. “He really encourages play, and play is so important for young children,” Lill said. “That’s how they learn, when they’re having fun playing. He’s such a master at encouraging that and helping families with that.” Monroeville Branch Library manager Chris Wiljer has worked for the library system for 22
years, beginning with the main library. “Out here I realize how important the summer reading program is, because for most of the kids in this area this is what they do during their summer,” Wiljer said. He said attendance is good, drawing perhaps 50 kids for a puppet show. “It encourages them to continue those important reading skills,” he said. “The actual programs are designed downtown and so with a lot of them we will have presenters, perhaps professional puppeteers. We’re really fortunate that the Foellinger Foundation really supports that. Plus, we give out books. How cool is that. I’ve looked at other summer reading programs and this one is really top-notch.” The summer reading program is funded in part by the Foellinger Foundation, the Friends of the Allen County Public Library and the Allen County Public Library Foundation. This year’s central committee took on the adult reading program, too. Anyone above high school age can receive credit for time spent reading or listening to audio books. At the end of the program, adults may present their time sheets for special gifts. Stoops said about a halfdozen librarians take turns helping with the central planning project. “We’ll start the meetings in September to start planning for next summer,” she said.
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Farm tractors that pulled sleds in the first Arcola Tractor Pull in 1954 now tow modern monsters to the starting line. The 5-ton tractors that pull today’s sleds are too powerful to maneuver near the crowds. “Insurance companies have stopped that, several years ago. They have to be towed,” sled builder and former puller Ron Bultemeier said. “These tractors are so exotic and hot that they’re not safe to drive around the pits because of their throttle response and heat. So the Shriners [Antique Power Club] take their old tractors and pull the tractors from the hauling trailer and over the scales and over to the staging line.” Modern safety precautions apply from the moment the tractors arrive. “You have to be on your tractor to start it,” Bultemeier said. “In other words when you get to a pull and get your tractor unloaded, you have to stay on it all the time while it’s running and then the second man comes and pulls the kill switch to do your safety check. If the tractor becomes unhooked during the pull, there’s a tether on the back of the sled that would stop the engine from running so you don’t have a runaway tractor.” Sleds have grown heavier over the years, and
grow heavier during each pull. It’s called weight transfer. “You’ve got a set of rails with back wheels on them and up front you’ve got a sled. And as you go down the track there’s a gearbox that runs off these rear axles and it makes what we call the car move forward and the more it moves forward the more weight it puts on this van and the more weight you put on it the harder it is to pull,” Bultemeier said. “So you start out with nearly nothing and when you get to the other end of the track you’re pulling three times your weight. If you weigh 5,000 pounds you’ll probably be pulling 15,000 pounds at the other end.” At the end of each pull, the modern, self-propelled sled then drops its front wheels and is driven back to the starting line. Officials used to string a rope in front of a stopped tractor, sink a pin into the clay, and then measure the pull. “Now we have laser, and we even have a deal with GPS that tells you how fast they’re going down the track,” Bultemeier said. The present, permanent course was built in 1979. Organizers already have added a 100-foot safety runoff at the end of the 300-foot pull strip. At either side of the track, tractors and bleachers are separated by a farm fence, a concrete barrier and a wire mesh net. Those bleachers will
be filled for three straight nights in July, when fans from several states come to watch trucks and tractors from the U.S. and beyond test those machines on the Lake Township clay. The Michindoh (Michigan, Indiana, Ohio) pull on Thursday, July 7, will feature pickups, modified tractors and more. A Canada crew competes each year. Super-modified trucks and tractors will dig into that same dirt on Friday and Saturday, July 8 and 9, through the National Tractor Pullers Association. A driver once brought his rig from Sweden. Those separate events compose one three-day fundraiser for the Arcola Volunteer Fire Department. It’s all about community, Ken Kurtz said. Like most committee members, Kurtz is a former co-chair and has held offices in the department. “We’ll have people from all over northeastern Indiana, a few from Michigan, some from Ohio,” Kurtz said. The pull is the largest annual fundraiser for the nonprofit fire department. About 35 firefighters staff five trucks to answer about 160 fire and accident calls each year. The department does not levy a tax, but Lake Township contracts for fire protection at a rate of $26,000 a year. An auction and barbecue in October also contribute to the department. “At one time about
INPAWS from Page A14 critical role they play in the ecosystem. NEINPAWS’s board of directors and committee chairs are local native plant specialists. The leadership team includes includes: • Betsy Yankowiak, president. Little River Wetlands Project, director of preserves and programs. • Sandra Lamp, vice president/program co-chair. Advanced Master Gardener and Indiana Master Naturalist. • Bob Streeter, treasurer. Advanced Master Gardener and Indiana Advanced Master Naturalist. • Ronnie Greenberg, secretary. B.S., M.S., biology. • Janet Canino, communications director. Oak Farm Montessori School, sustainability coordinator. • Martha Ferguson, program co-chair. Riverview Native Nursery, owner. • .Kate Sanders, stewardship/plant rescue coordinator. B.S., M.S., biology. • Laura Stine, Grow Native representative.
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everybody in Lake Township was a fire department member,” Kurtz said. The unincorporated community of about 200 people will be outnumbered by pullers and volunteers. “People come from three or four counties around to volunteer here,”
said Lin Wilson, the publicity chairwoman. She said 300 to 400 people working as individuals or through organizations will tend to elephant ears and the beer tent, security, parking, and other festival necessities. The Arcola Lions Club, the Saint Patrick’s Parish Knights
of Columbus, the Allen County Sheriff’s Department reserve officers and the Shriners tractor club rated special mention. Wilson said the crowd will include babies in their strollers, enjoying their earplugs. “It’s a family event, a very clean, family event,” she said.
Five local students earn 4-year Lilly scholarships Five Allen County students will receive full-tuition, four-year scholarships as the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne 2016 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars. The following students have been selected to receive a scholarship to an Indiana college of their choice and a $900 yearly book stipend for required books and equipment: • Quintin Hall, Snider High School, plans to attend Butler University to pursue a degree in political science and communications. • Makalah Krick, Heritage Jr./Sr. High School, will attend Huntington University to pursue a degree in elementary education. • Amy Rowland, New Haven High School, will attend the University of Saint Francis to pursue a degree in psychology. • Emily Vian, Snider High School, will attend Purdue University to pursue a degree in communications. • Kendra Yarian, Northrop High School, will attend Butler University to pursue a degree in pharmacy. “We are pleased to help these very deserving
young people reach their academic goals,” said David Bennett, executive director of the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne. “On behalf of all of Allen County, we want to express our sincere appreciation to Lilly Endowment Inc. and Independent Colleges of Indiana for continuing to provide this very generous support.” In Allen County, 86 students applied to their high schools and 28 applications were forwarded for review by the Lilly scholarship committee at the Community Foundation. Eligible Allen County students have to demonstrate successfully overcoming an obstacle, financial need, academic performance, work and community involvement, and a personal statement of goals. Finalists’ names were submitted to Independent Colleges of Indiana for the final selections. ICI is a nonprofit corporation that represents 31 regionally-accredited degree-granting, nonprofit, private colleges and universities in the state. There were 142 Lilly Scholarships awarded statewide. Typically, scholarship recipients have been iden-
tified in March of the year they graduated from high school; however, starting in 2017, Lilly Endowment Community Scholars will be named in December of their senior year. Identifying Lilly Scholars earlier in the school year is intended to give selected students more time to decide which college or university to attend. The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne is adjusting its time line for choosing local scholars. Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship applications for 2017 graduates are now available. Completed applications will be due to Allen County high school guidance offices in August 2016. Interested students should check with their guidance office for the school’s deadline. The scholarships are part of a statewide Lilly Endowment initiative to help Hoosier students reach higher levels of education. Indiana ranks among the lowest states in the percentage of residents over the age of 25 with a bachelor’s degree. The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne is a public charitable foundation serving Allen County since 1922.
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The Fort Wayne Museum of Art has increased individual general admission prices by $1, effective July 1. Adults will pay $8. Seniors and pre-college students will pay $6. Families pay $20. Admission is free after 5 p.m. Thursdays. In a statement, the museum said the increase is designed to address rising costs of attracting more high-profile exhibitions. The museum also
Wine Down Tastings and Tapas recently added a new addition, in the form of a repurposed steel shipping container. Wine Down owner Gary Skeel says to keep service fast, they needed an additional bar and kitchen area, especially during summer months. The $85,000 project includes a 320-foot outdoor bar, indoor kitchen, bar tending space and seating for up to 30 people along the outside counter. During the June 13 installation, two lanes of Jefferson Boulevard were closed for equipment to move the container to the patio area on the east side of Wine Down. For more photos, visit INfortwayne.com.
announced discounts for low-income individuals and families. The FWMoA will reduce admission to $3 for anyone who presents an EBT card with valid photo ID. That service is a result of the national Museums for All program to expand access to the arts. The FWMoA is the first museum in Indiana to join Museums for All. Visit childrensmuseums.org for a list of participating museums. The Museums for All discount program replaces FWMoA’s Last Saturday Dollar Days program. The FWMoA will continue its partnership
with Fort Wayne Community Schools and East Allen County Schools, which features free gallery tours for students up to Grade 12 throughout the school year. Through this partnership, FWMoA provides free guided tours to over 5,000 schoolchildren each year. Visit fwmoa.org for updates on exhibitions. Museum hours are noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday. The FWMoA is in downtown Fort Wayne, next to the Arts United Center at the corner of Main and Lafayette streets.
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– “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” The owners of Wine Down Tastings and Tapas have seen nothing but a steady uptick in the number of people coming downtown since it opened in March 2015, principal owner Gary Skeel said. “When we opened, restaurant owners came and welcomed us,” said Skeel, a former teacher. “Everyone was very helpful. It made my transition into this profession much easier.” Since then, Wine Down has worked with and welcomed other restaurants, such as Hoppy Gnome, which opened a few months after Wine Down. “The idea is how are we all going to work together to compete against other parts of Fort Wayne, not how we are going to compete against each other,” Skeel said. Between developing regular customers and the additional attractions, including fellow restaurants, drawing people downtown, business is good. The restaurant is expanding with the addition of a sidecar bar, scheduled to open in early July.
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ROLLING INTO ROANOKE CAR SHOW, JULY 23 Downtown Roanoke, U.S. 24 in Huntington County. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Featuring classic cars, sports cars, muscle cars, and museum cars. Live music and food court. This fundraiser supports downtown beautification, the Auburn Cord Deusenburg Automobile Museum and the National Auto and Truck Museum in Auburn. rollingintoroanoke.com
ARCOLA NATIONAL TRUCK AND TRACTOR PULL, JULY 7-9 Branning Park, 11202 Reed St., Arcola. Michindoh (ichigan, Indiana, Ohio series) pull. Thursday, July 7. Gates open at 5 p.m. Pull starts at 7 p.m. Ages 13 and older, $10; ages 6-12, $5; 5 and under, free. No advance ticket sales. National Tractor Pull Associaiton pull. Friday and Saturday, July 8 and 9. Gates open at 5 p.m. Pull starts at 7 p.m. Ages 13 and older, $16; ages 6-12, $5; 5 and under, free. No advance ticket sales. For updates, history, photos and videos, visit arcolapull.org.
ALLEN COUNTY FAIR, JULY 26-31 Allen County Fairgrounds, 2726 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne. $5 gate admission, with children 5 and under free. Carnival and midway food, 4-H activities, hot-air balloon flight and glow, truck pull, concerts. allencountyfairgroundsin.com
THREE RIVERS FESTIVAL, JULY 8-16 Dozens of concerts and events in Headwaters Park and throughout Fort Wayne. Highlights include: parade, 10 a.m. July 9; waiter/waitress contest, 6 p.m. July 11; bed race, 6-8 p.m. July 13; raft race, 1 p.m. July 16; and fireworks, 10 p.m. July 16. threeriversfestival.org
HARLAN DAYS, AUG. 4-6 Harlan Community Park. Carnival, crafts, music, food, farmers market, karaoke. Kid parade, 6 p.m. Thursday. Pancake breakfast, 7-9 a.m. Sunday. Harlan Days Grand Parade, 10 a.m. Saturday. Car show, 4 p.m. Sunday. Tough truck competition, 7 p.m. Thursday, $5. Mud bog drags, 7 p.m. Friday, $5. Monster Truck Smash ‘Em Show, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, $5. harlandays.com
ST. JOE PICKLE FESTIVAL, JULY 21-23 Festival grounds, St. Joe, Indiana, on Indiana 1 in DeKalb County. Featuring pickle-theme activities including the Pickle Derby at 7 p.m. Thursday and tours of Sechler’s Pickle Factory from 9-11:15 a.m. Sunday. Fireman’s fish dinner 5 p.m. Friday. Fireman’s pancake and sausage breakfast 7-10 a.m. Saturday. Art and photo show, bake sales, ice cream, gospel music, kids’ activities. stjoepicklefestival.com FORT WAYNE PRIDE, JULY 22-23 Headwaters Park, Fort Wayne. Friday, 7 p.m.-midnight, kickoff party with local bands. Saturday, 11:15 a.m.-noon, fifth annual Pride March.
MONROEVILLE HARVEST FESTIVAL, AUG. 4-6 Rides, food, entertainment. 5-10 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday. Parade, 11 a.m. Saturday. Watch for details of demolition derbies. monroevillein.com
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During the month of June, Several festivals took place downtown. Germanfest, pictured above, celebrated its 35th year with hundreds in attendance at Headwaters Park. Buskerfest shutdown several streets in downtown Fort Wayne as street performers captivated audiances. See photo galleries of these festivals and more at at INfortwayne.com.
HUNTERTOWN HERITAGE DAYS, AUG. 4-6 Festivities throughout the town. Carnival Thursday through Saturday in town park. Fish fry 5-7:30 p.m. Friday. Family tent in afternoon. Beer tent in evening. Pottsie’s Pastime Band will entertain from 8-11 p.m. Sweet Aviation fly-over 11 a.m. Saturday, followed by parade and historical displays. Also, Mark’s Arc animals at 1 p.m.; Soarin’ Hawk rescued raptors at 2 p.m.; pie auction at 3 p.m.; local talent in the family tent from 3-6 p.m.; beer tent open 8 p.m.-midnight, with High Roller band entertaining from 8-11 p.m. Facebook: Huntertown Heritage Days 2016
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FRIDAY, JULY 1 Travis Tritt in concert. Foellinger Theatre, at the Franke Park entrance on Sherman Boulevard, Fort Wayne. 7:30 p.m. Reserved seat $49 and $69, bleachers $29, all plus $5 ticket fee. Visit foellingertheatre.org and click on “Purchase Theatre Tickets.� Friday Night Street Fair. Downtown Roanoke. 6-9 p.m. Main Street will be blocked off for food, entertainment and games for the whole family. Tonight’s theme is “Patriotic Fun.� Activities include a kids’ parade. Youths are invited to decorate their bikes, strollers, wheelchairs or wagons for a parade through town. The J. Taylor Band will entertain. Friday Nites Live. Jefferson Pointe, 4130 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne; at the courtyard fountain. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Tonight, the New Millennium Orchestra entertains.
SATURDAY, JULY 2 Allen County Lions football. Miami Middle School, 8100 Amherst Drive, Fort Wayne. 4 p.m. Tickets, $6; ages 12 and under, free. Fort Wayne’s minor league football team hosts the Michiana Thunderhawks of Nappanee. The Lions, who are seeking a second championship, were undefeated through June 24. The Lions play in the Interstate Division of the Minor League Football Alliance, which includes 12 semi-pro teams from Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. For a full schedule, visit minorleaguefootballalliance.com. The Lions also host the Tri-County Raiders of St. Marys, Ohio, at 4 p.m. July 23, and the Findlay (Ohio) Tribute at 4 p.m. Aug. 6. (Another longtime local semi-pro team, the Fort Wayne Cardinals, is sitting out the 2016 season.)
MONDAY, JULY 4 Fireworks. Roanoke Park, downtown Roanoke. Fireworks begin at dusk. The community invites everyone to celebrate the Fourth of July with a family night of games, music and food from 7-10 p.m.
TUESDAY, JULY 5 Appleseed Quilters Guild. Classic Cafe, 4832 Hillegas Road, Fort Wayne. Social hour starts at 6:30 p.m., with the meeting beginning at 7 p.m. Program by Colleen Marte of Northwater Quilts. For more information, visit appleseedquiltersguild.com.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 6 “Sponge Bob: Sponge Out of Water� on screen at Foellinger Theatre. 9 p.m. This free, family-friendly movie is sponsored by 97.3 WMEE. Foellinger Outdoor Theatre is located in Franke Park next to the Fort Wayne
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THURSDAY, JULY 7 Kids concert with Jim Gill. Georgetown Square, 6400 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Georgetown Branch Library is presenting this concert. Gill is a nationally known children’s recording artist. Bring lawn chairs. Lunch on the Plaza. Freimann Square, Fort Wayne. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. Grab lunch downtown and enjoy a concert, sponsored by the Downtown Improvement District, every Thursday through Aug. 25. Today’s concert is by Sunny Taylor. Disorderly Bear Den. Community Center, 233 W. Main St., Fort Wayne. 6:30 p.m. This public charity is afďŹ liated with International Good Bears of the World. Its goal to is put a teddy bear into the arms of children in trauma situations or lonely adults in the northern Indiana area. Anyone interested is welcome to attend the meetings. For more details, contact Donna Gordon-Hearn at tdbear7@comcast.net.
FRIDAY, JULY 8 “Working,� the musical. Plymouth Congregational Church, 501 W. Berry St., Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. Free and open to the public; free-will offerings will be accepted. Presented as part of the Plymouth Music Series Summer Arts Festival. The Plymouth Players present the 2012 edition of the award-winning musical adaptation of Studs Terkel’s “Working: People talk about what they do all day and how they feel about what they do.� The production is directed by Heather Brackeen Moore and Ian Williams, choreographed by Hannah Moore, with musical direction by Robert Nance. Friday Night Music. Riverside Gardens Park, Leo-Cedarville. These free concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and last approximately one hour. The 3 Dimensions Band entertains. Concerts are held in the gazebo, with the audience setting up lawn chairs or sitting on blankets surrounding the performers. Snacks are available from vendors set up near the playground. Friday Nites Live. Jefferson Pointe, 4130 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne; at the courtyard fountain. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Tonight, Urban Legend entertains.
SATURDAY, JULY 9 “Working,� the musical. Plymouth Congregational Church, 501 W. Berry St., Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. Free and open to the public; free-will offerings will be accepted. Presented as part of the Plymouth Music Series Summer Arts Festival. The Plymouth Players present the 2012 edition of the award-winning musical adaptation of Studs Terkel’s “Working: People talk about what they do all day and how they feel about what they do.� The production is directed by Heather Brackeen Moore and Ian Williams, choreographed by Hannah Moore, with musical direction by Robert Nance. The Osmond Brothers in concert. Foellinger Theatre, at the Franke Park entrance on Sherman Boulevard, Fort Wayne. 8 p.m. Reserved seats $35, bleachers $25, all plus $5 ticket fee. Visit foellingertheatre.org and click on “Purchase Theatre Tickets.� 3rd annual Huntington County 4-H Health Run. Huntington County Fairgrounds (Hier’s Park), 547 S. Briant St., Huntington. 8 a.m. This is a chipped 10K/5K and a fun 1-mile run. The 1-mile can be just for fun or runners can do the green color run. Fill out registration forms at runningintheusa.com or extension.purdue.edu/Huntington. Packet pickup will be 6-7:30 p.m. Friday and after 6:30 a.m. Saturday. All proceeds
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SUNDAY, JULY 10 Fourth annual old-fashioned hymn sing and ice cream social. Forest Park United Methodist Church, 2100 Kentucky Ave., Fort Wayne. 3 p.m. Free. The public is welcome to enjoy their favorite hymns led by the pipe organ and grand piano. Picture Your Pet. Lakeside Park, 1401 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne. 3-8 p.m. Get a professional family photo with you and your family, including pets. No appointment necessary. The $15 sitting fee includes a 5x7 portrait (each pose) and reprint waiver. This event beneďŹ ts Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control animal safety education. The program provides free tours for school, scout and children’s groups. Each photo group also will have the opportunity to buy mugs, keychains and other items with the pet and family photo. Liberty Cruisers Car Club cruise-in. Liberty Diner, 2929 Goshen Road, Fort Wayne. 5-7:30 p.m. Spectators welcome. Cruise-ins continue at the same time and location: Aug. 14, Sept. 11 and Oct. 9.
MONDAY, JULY 11 A Classic Hymn Sing. Plymouth Congregational Church, 501 W. Berry St., Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. Free and open to the public; free-will offerings will be accepted. Presented as part of the Plymouth Music Series Summer Arts Festival. Hosted by Janice Furtner and accompanied by Robert Nance. The audience is the star of this program. Professional and amateur singers and hymn enthusiasts are welcome to join in and sing hymns of faith, past and present. Picture Your Pet. Lakeside Park, 1401 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne. 3-8 p.m. Get a professional family photo with you and your family, including pets. No appointment necessary. The $15 sitting fee includes a 5x7 portrait (each pose) and reprint waiver. This event beneďŹ ts Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control animal safety education. The program provides free tours for school, scout and children’s groups. Each photo group also will have the opportunity to buy mugs, keychains and other items with the pet and family photo. Story Time on the Bridge. Historic Wells Street Bridge over the St. Marys River, Fort Wayne. 10:30-11 a.m. Free and open to the public. Kids of all ages will enjoy songs, stories and silly rhymes. Families are encouraged to bring their own blankets or chairs. If the weather is stormy or rain is threatening, storytime will be held in the Children’s Services Department at the Main Library downtown. Storytimes are held each Monday through Aug. 29. Story Time on the Bridge is sponsored by Riverfront Fort Wayne and the Allen County Public Library.
TUESDAY, JULY 12 “Follow the Pipes.â€? 10 a.m.: Trinity Episcopal Church, 611 W. Berry St., Fort Wayne. Wayne Peterson, organist. 11 a.m.: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2313 S. Hanna St., Fort Wayne; Michael Hollman, organist. “Follow the Pipesâ€? is a series of “organ crawlsâ€? featuring various venues and organists of the Fort Wayne area. The host organist will do anything from explain the workings of a pipe organ to playing a mini-recital often highlighting the stops or registrations being used on a particular selection. Each day a group assembles at the ďŹ rst location, stays for about an hour and then proceeds to the next location. Depending on the availability of organists, each day will include two or even three stops. Participants are welcome to join at any location. The Fort Wayne Chapter of the American Guild of Organists sponsors “Follow the Pipesâ€? in partnership with the Three Rivers Festival. Trumpet and organ duo. Plymouth Congregational Church, 501 W. Berry St., Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. Free and open to the public; free-will offerings will be accepted. Presented as part of the Plymouth Music Series Summer Arts Festival. The Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s new principal trumpet player, Andy Lott, will play a recital with Plymouth music director Robert Nance at the organ. Fort Wayne Area Community Band. The band will present this concert in the style of John Philip Sousa with the part of the March King played by assistant conductor David Blackwell. The 80-member concert band will perform two movements from “Peer Gynt Suite,â€? “Zampa Overture,â€? “Asleep in the Deep,â€? “Marche Militaire,â€? “A Trumpeter’s Lullaby,â€? “Circus Thrills March composed by David Blackwell and a long-lost Sousa work called “Turkey in the Straw.â€? The band will present another concert at Foellinger Theater Aug. 9 and before the Three Rivers Festival parade and at the ďŹ reworks on Freimann Square on Monday, July 11.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 “Follow the Pipes.� 1 p.m.: Parkview Randallia Chapel, 2200 Randallia Drive, Fort Wayne; Kathy Miller, organist. 2 p.m.: Salem United Church of Christ, 2401 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne; Allen Gobbert, organist. 3 p.m.: Forest Park United Methodist Church, 2100 Kentucky Ave., Fort Wayne; Phil Zimmerman, organist. “Follow the Pipes� is a series of “organ crawls� featuring various venues and organists of the Fort Wayne area. The host organist will do anything from explain the
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workings of a pipe organ to playing a mini-recital often highlighting the stops or registrations being used on a particular selection. Each day a group assembles at the first location, stays for about an hour and then proceeds to the next location. Depending on the availability of organists, each day will include two or even three stops. Participants are welcome to join at any location. The Fort Wayne Chapter of the American Guild of Organists sponsors “Follow the Pipes” in partnership with the Three Rivers Festival. Vocal Arts Institute: A Recital. Plymouth Congregational Church, 501 W. Berry St., Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. Free and open to the public; free-will offerings will be accepted. Presented as part of the Plymouth Music Series Summer Arts Festival. This recital features Fort Wayne’s own up-and-coming vocal artists. Twenty students were selected from over 100 applicants to participate in this summer’s Heartland Sings Vocal Arts Institute, and they will perform a variety of selections from art song to pop. “Hotel Transylvania 2” on screen at Foellinger Theatre. 9 p.m. This free, family-friendly movie is sponsored by 97.3 WMEE. Foellinger Outdoor Theatre is located in Franke Park next to the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo on Sherman Boulevard.
THURSDAY, JULY 14 “Follow the Pipes.” 7 p.m.: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 1122 S. Clinton St., Fort Wayne; Michael Dulac, organist. 8 p.m.: Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne; Cletus Goens, organist. “Follow the Pipes” is a series of “organ crawls” featuring various venues and organists of the Fort Wayne area. The host organist will do anything from explain the workings of a pipe organ to playing a mini-recital often highlighting the stops or registrations being used on a particular selection. Each day a group assembles at the first location, stays for about an hour and then proceeds to the next location. Depending on the availability of organists, each day will include two or even three stops. Participants are welcome to join at any location. The Fort Wayne Chapter of the American Guild of Organists sponsors “Follow the Pipes” in partnership with the Three Rivers Festival. Vocal Arts Institute: Choral Concert. Plymouth Congregational Church, 501 W. Berry St., Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. Free and open to the public; free-will offerings will be accepted. Presented as part of the Plymouth Music Series Summer Arts Festival. Twenty outstanding student vocal artists and their professional mentors from Heartland Sings join together to perform a variety of choral masterpieces. This concert is the concluding performance of the 2016 Heartland Vocal Arts Institute. Lunch on the Plaza. Freimann Square, Fort Wayne. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. Grab lunch downtown and enjoy a concert, sponsored by the Downtown Improvement District, every Thursday through Aug. 25. Today’s concert is by Secret Mezzanine.
FRIDAY, JULY 15 Dynamic Song Duo: John Escosa and Kara Jaurigue. Plymouth Congregational Church, 501 W. Berry St., Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. Free and open to the public; free-will offerings will be accepted. Presented as part of the Plymouth Music Series Summer Arts Festival. Singer/guitarist John Escosa and singer Kara Jaurigue perform a variety of classic pop songs. Rummage and bake sale. Redeemer Lutheran Church, 202 W. Rudisill Blvd., Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Household goods, clothing and miscellaneous items will be available. Georgetown Subway Classic Car Show. Georgetown Square, 6400 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne; in the parking lot by Fish of Stroh. 5-9 p.m. The show benefits Georgetown Little League. Entrants are eligible for door prizes, dash plaques and over $1,000 in special award. Friday Night Music. Riverside Gardens Park, Leo-Cedarville. These free
concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and last approximately one hour. The Brent and That Guy Duo entertains. Concerts are held in the gazebo, with the audience setting up lawn chairs or sitting on blankets surrounding the performers. Snacks are available from vendors set up near the playground. Friday Nites Live. Jefferson Pointe, 4130 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne; at the courtyard fountain. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Tonight, Sugar Shot entertains.
SATURDAY, JULY 16 Plymouth Rocks the Block: a pre-fireworks concert. Plymouth Congregational Church, 501 W. Berry St., Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. Free and open to the public; free-will offerings will be accepted. Presented as part of the Plymouth Music Series Summer Arts Festival. Featuring the band “Endgame,” Plymouth rocks the block in the parking lot behind the church in preparation for the Three Rivers Festival Fireworks. The public is invited to bring their own lounge chairs. Plymouth’s Congregational Life Board sponsors this concert. Rummage and bake sale. Redeemer Lutheran Church, 202 W. Rudisill Blvd., Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Household goods, clothing and miscellaneous items will be available. Today is a $2 bag sale.
SUNDAY, JULY 17 Hearttland vocal artists. Plymouth Congregational Church, 501 W. Berry St., Fort Wayne. 2 p.m. Free and open to the public; free-will offerings will be accepted. This final concert of the Plymouth Music Summer Arts Festival features the full-time vocal artists of Heartland Sings. Singers Elaina Robbins, Jennifer Fijal, Mark Phillips, Jerome Síbulo and Ian Williams perform a wide variety of music from art song to pop.
MONDAY, JULY 18 Get Checking workshop. Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, 4001 Crescent Ave., Fort Wayne. 5-9 p.m. Free and open to the public. This workshop is for clients and families who have never had checking or savings accounts at a bank or credit union, who have mismanaged accounts at banks and credits unions so those accounts are now closed without committing fraud, or have accounts, but continue to still use predatory lenders. The Extension Service hosts this workshop on behalf of the Bank on Fort Wayne initiative. Visit extension.purdue.edu/allen for details and to register. Story Time on the Bridge. Historic Wells Street Bridge over the St. Marys River, Fort Wayne. 10:30-11 a.m. Free and open to the public. Kids of all ages will enjoy songs, stories and silly rhymes. Families are encouraged to bring their own blankets or chairs. If the weather is stormy or rain is threatening, storytime will be held in the Children’s Services Department at the Main Library downtown. Story times are held each Monday through Aug. 29. Storytime on the Bridge is sponsored by Riverfront Fort Wayne and the Allen County Public Library.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 “The Good Dinosaur” on screen at Foellinger Theatre. 9 p.m. This free, family-friendly movie is sponsored by 97.3 WMEE. Foellinger Outdoor Theatre is located in Franke Park next to the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo on Sherman Boulevard. Liberty Cruisers Car Club cruise-in. Athenian Family Restaurant, 1020 W. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne. 6-8 p.m. Spectators welcome. For details, call (260) 485-5886. The 2016 schedule continues at the same hours and location: Aug. 3 and 17; Sept. 7 and 21; and Oct. 5. For information on cruise-ins from Orland, Ind., to Bryan, Ohio, visit libertycruisers.com.
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THURSDAY, JULY 21 Lunch on the Plaza. Freimann Square, Fort Wayne. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. Grab lunch downtown and enjoy a concert, sponsored by the Downtown Improvement District, every Thursday through Aug. 25. Today’s concert is by Hope Arthur.
FRIDAY, JULY 22 Outdoor concert. Georgetown Square, 6400 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. The band Good Night Gracie will present music from the ’80s, ’90s and today, in front of the Georgetown Branch Library. Bring lawn chairs. A variety of food and beverages will be available for purchase from Bandido’s and Subway. Watch for Kids Day activities in conjunction with this concert. Parkview is the title sponsor and Heritage Park is the stage sponsor of the summer concert series. Friday Night Music. Riverside Gardens Park, Leo-Cedarville. These free concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and last approximately one hour. The Full Speed Reverse Band entertains. Concerts are held in the gazebo, with the audience setting up lawn chairs or sitting on blankets surrounding the performers. Snacks are available from vendors set up near the playground. Friday Nites Live. Jefferson Pointe, 4130 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne; at the courtyard fountain. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Tonight, Sierra Shame entertains.
SATURDAY, JULY 23 Sounds of Touch in concert. Foellinger Theatre, at the Franke Park entrance on Sherman Boulevard, Fort Wayne. 8 p.m. Reserved seats $15. Visit foellingertheatre.org and click on “Purchase Theatre Tickets.” Nelson’s Port-a-Pit Chicken sale. Christ’s Community Church, 10616 Liberty Mills Road, Fort Wayne. 3-5 p.m. This is a fundraiser for vacation Bible school and Samaritan’s Purse: Operation Christmas Guild. Allen County Lions football. Miami Middle School, 8100 Amherst Drive, Fort Wayne. 4 p.m. Tickets, $6; ages 12 and under, free. Fort Wayne’s minor league football team hosts the Tri-County Raiders of St. Marys, Ohio. For a full schedule, visit minorleaguefootballalliance.com. 18th Dr. Phillip O’Shaughnessy Walk/Run for Health. Foster Park, Pavilion 1, 3900 Old Mill Road, Fort Wayne. Registration 7-8:20 a.m. 10K race starts at 7:30 a.m. 5K run/walk starts at 8:30 a.m. $18 if registration is received by July 11. $20 registration after July 11 up to the day of the event. Register at matthew25online.org. This event benefits Matthew 25 Clinic. This is an official points race with the Fort Wayne Track Club.
MONDAY, JULY 25 Story Time on the Bridge. Historic Wells Street Bridge over the St. Marys River, Fort Wayne. 10:30-11 a.m. Free and open to the public. Kids of all ages will enjoy songs, stories and silly rhymes. Families are encouraged to bring their own blankets or chairs. If the weather is stormy or rain isthreatening, story time will be held in the Children’s Services Department at the Main Library downtown. Story times are held each Monday through Aug. 29. Story time on the Bridge is sponsored by Riverfront Fort Wayne and the Allen County Public Library.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 “Inside Out” on screen at Foellinger Theatre. 9 p.m. This free, family-friendly movie is sponsored by 97.3 WMEE. Foellinger Outdoor Theatre is located in Franke Park next to the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo on Sherman Boulevard. “TRANSforming hate into understanding.” YWCA Northeast Indiana, 1610 Spy Run Ave., Fort Wayne. Noon-1:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. The YWCA Northeast Indiana’s Diversity Council hosts monthly Diversity Dialogues to bring in panelists and the community for conversations on topics important to the community. Register by email to shiatt@ywcaerew.org.
THURSDAY, JULY 28 Lunch on the Plaza. Freimann Square, Fort Wayne. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. Grab lunch downtown and enjoy a concert, sponsored by the Downtown Improvement District, every Thursday through Aug. 25. Today’s concert is by Janelle ‘N Jonze.
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Same-day registration is $20. Children 14 and under may participate for free with a parent/guardian present; however a participation shirt and number will not be received with this option. Direct questions to race director Mike Rost at setonmiraclemiles@gmail.com. Vacation Bible school. Northside Church of Christ, 1230 W. Wallen Road, Fort Wayne. July 11-15, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Open to ages kindergarten through sixth grade. No cost, and no registration required. “Building the Body of Christ” is the theme of this year’s vacation Bible school. Elmhurst High School Class of 1966. A 50-year reunion will be held Saturday, Sept. 3, at the Parkview Field 400 Club. Reunion committee members are seeking contact information for the 52 members of the Class of ‘66. Send name, phone number, mailing address and email address to Elmhurstclassof1966@gmail.com. Stay up to date on reunion plans on Facebook by following: Elmhurst High School Class of 1966. Vendors register for Ag Appreciation Day. Jefferson Township Park, 1720 S. Webster Road, New Haven. Wednesday, Aug. 3, 8 a.m.-noon. The New Haven Chamber of Commerce sponsors this informational event for the public and promotional event for member businesses. About 500 area farmers are expected. Interested vendors should contact the New Haven Chamber of Commerce at info@newhavenindiana.org or (260) 7494484. The Heritage and Woodlan FFA chapters will provide breakfast. G.E. Elex Club. Lighted Gardens, 10794 N. Indiana 1, Ossian, Ind. The club will hold its 100th anniversary celebration Wednesday, Sept. 14. The luncheon will begin at noon; doors open at 11 a.m. Non-chapter Elex members should make reservations by calling Diann Stoll, (260) 478-4833. Lunch is $16. The deadline for reservations is July 15. Drum Corps International tickets available. The University of Saint Francis School of Creative Arts will host a Drum Corps International event Tuesday evening, Aug. 2, at Bishop John D’Arcy Stadium on the USF campus, 2701 Spring St., Fort Wayne. This is USF’s first Open Class DCI Invitational and it will feature several talented drum corps, including: 7th Regiment, Blue Devils B, Legends, Les Stentors, Music City, Raiders and Spartans. Gates will open for the event at 4:45 p.m. with the competition starting at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $12, or $15 for premium seating. A group rate of $10 per ticket is also available for groups of 20 or more. Tickets can be purchased through the DCI Box Office at (317) 275-1212 or at dci.org. Wine on the Wetlands registration. Local land trust Little River Wetlands Project will host its summer fundraiser, Wine on the Wetlands, on Friday, Aug. 5, 5:30-8:30 p.m., at its Eagle Marsh preserve, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. Presented by Aqua Indiana with additional support from 3Rivers Federal Credit Union, the event will take place in the barn and under a large tent nearby. Dress is casual. Attendees will sample wines from Wine Tour Wineries of Indiana’s Northeast and light hors d’oeuvres. Music will be by Kenny Bergle of Musical Therapy Laboratory, while special guest DJ Benny Bergle plays in the background. Food will also be available for purchase. All who wish to can take a guided walk to see wildflowers of the marsh at dusk, and everyone will receive a commemorative wine glass. To reserve a place, send a check for $35 per person to LRWP, 7209 Engle Road, Suite 200, Fort Wayne, IN 46804, or call (260) 478-2515 during business hours to pay by credit card. Zoo on summer hours. The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo will be open later each day through Labor Day, Sept. 5. The zoo will be open from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. Last admission will be at 7 p.m.; grounds will close at 8 p.m. The zoo is extending its hours to better serve members and guests. In 2015, the zoo offered extended hours on Wednesdays during the summer months. Feedback was positive and afternoon arrivals increased. Admission is $14 for ages 19-59, $10.50 for ages 60 and over, and $9 for ages 2-18. Individual membership is $75. Family
Peter Frampton in concert. Foellinger Theatre, at the Franke Park entrance on Sherman Boulevard, Fort Wayne. 7:30 p.m. Reserved seats $59 and $79, bleachers $49, all plus $5 ticket fee. Visit foellingertheatre.org and click on “Purchase Theatre Tickets.”
NOTICES / REGISTRATION / MULTIPLE DATES 2016-17 theater schedule. Home Stage Productions has announced the next year’s schedule of “excellent, thought-provoking and family-friendly plays” for all for One productions. All performances will be given at the PPG ArtsLab Theater, 300 E. Main St, Fort Wayne. The schedule includes: “Freud’s Last Session,” Sept. 16-18 and 23-25; “The Wind in the Willows,” Nov. 4-6 and 11-13; William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” Feb. 17-19 and 24-26, 2017; and “A Wrinkle in Time,” April 28-30 and May 5-7, 2017. Friday and Saturday curtain is 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinee curtain is 2:30 p.m. Season ticket information, play descriptions, audition instructions and details of the nonprofit arts organization can be found at allforonefw.org, or call (260) 745-4364. Sunstainable Home and Neighborhood certification. Purdue Extension Service — Allen County, with the assistance of Master Gardener volunteers and other experts, has developed a program recognizing citizens and neighborhood associations with certification, a sign to post on their property, discounts on plants, and a grab bag of “goodies” for using specific sustainable practices in home gardens and landscapes. Anyone working to make the environment better for future generations, and who is interested in being recognized for that work, may contact Horticulture Educator Ricky Kemery at (260) 481- 6435 or email him at kemeryr@ purdue.edu. Vacation Bible school: “Expedition Norway.” Christ’s Community Church, 10616 Liberty Mills Road, Fort Wayne. July 25-28, 6-8:30 p.m. For kids age 4 to entering sixth grade. Payne Ball Association invitation. The Payne (Ohio) Ball Association will host two all-star tournaments the weekend of July 8-July 10 at the Payne Community Park. A boys 8 & under coach-pitch baseball tournament will be played with teams guaranteed three games in the tournament. A girls 8 & under coach-pitch softball tournament will take place on those three days as well, with all teams guaranteed to play three games. Individual awards will be awarded after each game. The top two teams will be recognized with individual awards to all players. For details, contact Kevin Wannemacher at (419) 399-7243 or wannie8@frontier.com. Registration and payment must be received to confirm a spot. Bicentennial book sale. The corner of Harrison Street and Washington Boulevard, Fort Wayne. Monday-Thursday, July 11-14, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. The Friends of the Library sponsor this book sale in the parking lot east of the Fort Wayne Firefighters Museum. The library staff has been conducting an extensive weeding project and has approximately 50,000 books available for sale to the public. Books represent all genres. Each book will sell for 25 cents and all proceeds go to the Friends of the Library to be used to support programs that cannot be funded by taxpayer dollars. Sponsors said it has been several years since the sale offered this many books. Seventh annual Seton Miracle Miles Run/Walk. Saturday, Aug. 6, 8 a.m. Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church and School, 10700 Aboite Center Road, Fort Wayne. This family run/walk kicks off the all-day SetonFest. Proceeds from the run/walk benefit Saint Mary’s Soup Kitchen. The 5-miles, USATF-certified course begins behind Summit Middle School and ends at the church. Registration forms are available in the gathering area, or at setonmiraclemiles.com, or register through getmeregistered.com. Advance registration mailed by July 29 is $15. Pick up packets 4-6 p.m. Friday. Race-day registration is 7-7:45 a.m.
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LITTLE RIVER WETLANDS PROJECT ACTIVITIES — Courtesy Little River Wetlands Project This local nature organization protects almost 1,200 acres of natural and restored wetlands in Allen and Huntington counties, and offers informative nature events. All events are free and open to the community. Contact info@lrwp.org or (260) 478-2515 for information or to reserve a spot. • Every Tuesday morning in July, 9-11 a.m. “Little River Ramblers.” Meet at the Arrowhead Prairie parking lot, 8624 Aboite Road, Roanoke, to hike and explore the interesting plants and wildlife of the preserve. • Friday, July 8, 8:30-9:45 p.m. “Fireflies and other Flying Insects of the Marsh.” Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. Join us for this family fun night hike. We’ll learn more about fireflies and other night fliers in the barn, then hike to look for what is blinking on the marsh. We will also put out a light to attract and discover what other insects are out and about. • Thursday, July 14, 8:30-10 a.m. “Breakfast on the Marsh: The Majesty of Mexico’s Monarchs.” Light breakfast and nature presentation for nature lovers 50+ at Indiana Wesleyan University Education & Conference Center, Room 102/104, 8211 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne. Join Little River Wetlands Project board members Marcia Futter and Ronnie Greenberg to hear about their recent trip to see wintering monarchs in the Oyamel forests of Mexico and view their breathtaking pictures. • Saturday, July 16, 9-10:30 a.m. “Sensory Hike on the Marsh.” Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. Join Cathy Kelker, Indiana master naturalist and wetland trail guide, on this hike showing how to tune into all your senses while enjoying nature at the marsh. • Wednesday, July 20, 9-10 a.m. “Short Hikes for Short Legs: Parts and Petals of Marsh Plants.” Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. (For children 3-5 and a responsible adult.) We will dissect plants to learn more about their parts, pieces and importance before going out to the marsh to find our favorite native plants.
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and Sunday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Breakfast is served 8-11 a.m. and features menu items such as buckwheat wafes, steel cut oatmeal and rotating varieties of quiche. Lunch is erved 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and includes sandwiches such as maple glazed ham with triple cream brie, plus soups and salads. Desserts are available along with premium coffee, tea and specialty beverages. For details or to order online, visit empyreancafe.com. Discovery Corner. Daily in the Discovery Gallery. Our youngest visitors are always welcome to visit the Discovery Corner behind Woody the Talking Tree where they’ll ďŹ nd stories and activities relating to a monthly theme. Our materials are all safe and suitable for kids in pre-K through ďŹ rst grade. Adults are encouraged to read aloud to their young learners and explore ideas together. The Discovery Corner is free with general admission; advance registration is not required. Metamorphosis. Through July 17. Experience the magic of being immersed among hundreds of live, exotic butteries. These winged jewels can be observed up close as they y, feed or rest in the Nectar Garden. Interactive displays offer information about life cycle, anatomy and diversity. The adjacent Hatching Lab gives guests the opportunity to see the unique chrysalises from which the adult butteries emerge in their amazing cycle of metamorphosis. In addition, you can examine our observation hive to explore the concept of metamorphosis in our colony of honey bees as they rear their brood through all stages of life, as well as forage for nectar and pollen. Regular Conservatory admission applies. Sponsored by WMEE 97.3 FM. $1 Nights. Thursday, July 7, 5-8 p.m. On the ďŹ rst Thursday of each month we offer a $1 admission price for both adults and children (instead of the usual $5 & $3). Babies and up to age 2 are still admitted free. For more information, call (260) 427-6440.
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 to change. Other blood donation opportunities in Allen County: • Friday, July 1, 1-3:30 p.m., Belmont Beverage, 3309 North Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne. • Tuesday, July 5, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Signature Healthcare LLC, 6006 Brandy Chase Cove, Fort Wayne. • Friday, July 8, 8-11 a.m. The Reserve at Dawson’s Creek Apartments, 401 Augusta Way, Fort Wayne. • Friday, July 8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Coca Cola, 5010 Airport Expressway, Fort Wayne. • Friday, July 8, 1-3 p.m. Re/Max Results, 8101 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne. • Saturday, July 9, noon-4 p.m. Three Rivers Festival, Barr Street, Fort Wayne. • Monday, July 11, 3-8 p.m. Grabill Missionary Church, 13637 State St., Grabill. • Tuesday, July 12, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Indiana Michigan Power Center, 110 E. Wayne St., Fort Wayne. • Monday, July 18, 8-11 a.m. Tuthill, 8825 Aviation Drive, Fort Wayne. • Thursday, July 21, 2:30-7 p.m. Third Place, 1601 W. Cedar Canyon Road, Huntertown. Other blood donation opportunities in Huntington County: • Monday, July 11, 1-6:30 p.m. Evangelical United Methodist Church, 1000 Flaxmill Road, Huntington.
• Wednesday, July 20, 8 a.m.-noon. YMCA, 1160 W. 500 N., Huntington. • Friday, July 22, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Parkview Huntington Hospital, 2001 Stults Road, Huntington.
FRANCINE’S FRIENDS MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY The Breast Diagnostic Center performs the screening. For women who have insurance, they will bill the insurance company. If the patient does not have insurance but has the ability to pay, the BDC offers a reduced rate if paid the day of the screening. For women without insurance, a high deductible, or resources to pay, funding is available. Appointments preferably should be scheduled prior to the date. For an appointment, call 483-1847 or (800) 727-8439, ext. 26540. Walk-in openings are available depending on schedule. Francine’s Friends Mobile Mammography is a partnership between Francine’s Friends, Parkview Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Breast Diagnostic Center. • Tuesday, July 5. Parkview Physician’s Group Family Practice, 1331 Minnich Road, New Haven. • Wednesday, July 6. Kroger, 1555 S. Harrison Plaza, Bluffton. • Thursday, July 7. Woodland Plaza, 1234 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne. • Wednesday, July 13. HealthVisions, 2135 S. Hanna St., Fort Wayne. • Thursday, July 14. Rothberg Logan & Warsco, 505 E. Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne. • Friday, July 15. Parkview Health & Fitness, 3000 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne. • Saturday, July 16. Christian Community Healthcare, 13720 First St., Grabill. • Tuesdasy, July 19. Huntington Free Clinic, 1255 Engle St., Huntington. • Wednesday, July 20. Park Place Senior Living, 4411 Park Place Drive, Fort Wayne. • Thursday, July 21. Arlington Park Clubhouse, 4630 W. Arlington Park Blvd., Fort Wayne. • Tuesday, July 26. Fairington Apartments, 4931 Fairington Drive, Fort Wayne. • Friday, July 29. Wellspring Interfaith Social Services, 1316 Broadway, Fort Wayne.
FARMERS MARKETS • YLNI Farmers Market, northeast corner of Wayne and Barr streets, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, through Sept. 10. • Fort Wayne Farmers Market, southeast corner of Wayne and Barr streets, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, June 4-Oct. 1. • Historic West Main Street Market, 1936 W. Main St., Fort Wayne. 3-8 p.m. Fridays, May-October. • South Side Farmers Market, 3300 Warsaw St., Fort Wayne. 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, through Dec. 17. • Georgetown Square, 6310 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne. 4-7 p.m. Thursdays, June 16-Sept. 15. • Salomon Farm Park Farmers Market, 807 W. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne. 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays, June 8-Sept. 28. • Leo-Cedarville Farmers Market, 14701 Schwartz Road at Riverside Gardens Park. 2-6 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 27. • Towne House Farmers Market, 2209 St. Joe Center Road, Fort Wayne. 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays, June 7-Aug. 30. • HEAL Farm Market, 2811 McCormick Ave., Fort Wayne. 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays, June 15-Sept. 7. • HEAL Farm Market, 3000 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne. 4-6 p.m.
Thursdays, June 16-Sept. 8. • New Haven Farmers Market, Schnelker Park, downtown New Haven. 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays, June 29-Sept. 28. The Purdue Extension Service Farmers Market Guide also lists many produce stands and on-farm vendors. Visit extension.purdue.edu/allen for the latest list.
ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY ACTIVITIES Main library, 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne. — Courtesy Allen County Public Library • Friends Bi-Centennial Book Sale, 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. July 11-14 The Friends of the Allen County Public Library are having a giant Book Sale. For four Days in July, we will have thousands of books for sale at the astonishing price of 25 cents each. The tents will be in the Harrison Street Parking Lot, on the corner of Harrison Street and Washington Boulevard (just East of the FireďŹ ghters Museum). Children’s Services, (260) 421-1220 • First Friday Book Group, 10-11 a.m. Friday, July 1 Kids age 11-14: read books and discuss them with other homeschoolers. First time attendees, please call 421-1255 to sign up: • Babies and Books, 10-10:30 a.m. each Friday Explore books, rhymes, and songs in this special storytime just for babies and their favorite grown-ups. • Toddler Time, 10:30-11 a.m. and 11-!1:30 a.m. each Friday Active toddlers will learn as they play in this storytime full of rhymes, songs, books, and -- of course -- some jumping, too! • Open Art, 10:30-11:30 a.m., 2-3 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 5 You provide the creativity and we’ll provide the art supplies! • Animal Blankets and Toys, 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, July 6 Grades 6-12: Create a blanket or toy for your pet and then make one for a shelter pet. Please call 421-1255 to sign up. • iPad Bingo, 10:30-11:30 a.m., 2-3 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 12 Bingo with an Ipad? Yes! Use the iPad to ďŹ nd and take picture of objects on your bingo card. Art, Music, and Media, 900 Library Plaza. (260) 421-1210 • Rock the Plaza, The annual summer concert series continues on Saturday nights. Bring chairs, blankets, and enjoy music by local musicians each Saturday night beginning at 6p.m. Paul Clarke NonproďŹ t Resource Center, (260) 421-1238, nrc@acpl.info • Grant Basic 1 9:30-11:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 20 • Grant Basic 2 12:30 -2:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 20 Two Grant Basics classes offered for nonproďŹ t proposal writers. The classes teache the essentials of foundation funding research for novice grant seekers. Learn how to: - Use the Foundation Directory Online (FDO) to identify potential funding partners - Research IRS Forms 990PF to determine eligibility - Importance of preparation & research - Logic model use - Components of a proposal - Effective proposal budgets - Supporting materials - Tips Participation is limited and registration is required. NOTE: this class is not for individuals or businesses seeking grants, but for tax-exempt nonproďŹ t charitable organizations.
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