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November 22, 2017

Night of Lights brighter this year Contributed

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The first City of Churches Tour in 2016 visits St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, which will be open again during the 2017 tour.

City of Churches Tour adds 5 stops

By Louisa Danielson For IN|fortwayne publications

On Friday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m., 17 churches in the downtown Fort Wayne

area will open their doors to visitors who want to explore a little bit of Fort Wayne history. Some churches will be decorated for Christmas, offering

the perfect time to snap photos, too. The tour will include a variety of denominations. Each church will provide tour guides and

Second harvest Gleaners gather excess produce for the hungry By Megan Knowles mknowles@kpcmedia.com

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Anthony Murray examines a pumpkin during a Community Harvest Food Bank gleaning at the Kurtz farm in New Haven on Oct. 25.

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A partnership between Community Harvest Food Bank and local farmers is helping bring fresh produce to those most in need in northeast Indiana. Community Harvest has been participating in crop gleaning for the past two years, CEO John Wolf said. The process is simple: After farmers have finished harvesting their crops for the year, Community Harvest is invited to come in and pick what’s left. While the process has only been formally going on for the past two years, the idea for one family has gone back generations. “We’ve donated excess produce or second-grade produce that we can’t sell to Community Harvest for years now. My grandpa started taking it in 20 years ago,” Matt Kurtz

perhaps some live music and snacks. “Its more like an open house,” organizer Cornelia Schulz

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Just mention “Night of Lights” to generations of Fort Wayne residents and visitors, and they will list the holiday traditions that play out on Thanksgiving Eve. Downtown will light up again on Wednesday, Nov. 22, as iconic symbols begin glowing for yet another HolidayFest. Santa and his reindeer will dash across the wall of the PNC Bank Building, just one of a dozen highlights of the evening. Downtown churches will offer the Ringing of the Bells at 7:30 p.m. Parkview Field spectators will lift their eyes to holiday fireworks at 7:45 p.m. Also this year, Ash Brokerage joins the lighting ceremonies with Holiday Illumination at 6:40 p.m. Family-friendly lighting ceremonies and indoor and outdoor holiday activities will take place throughout the late after-

noon and evening. Warm up with cocoa and carols at the Allen County Courthouse. Enjoy a special outdoor holiday concert with Renee Gonzales and her Merry Musicians at I&M Power Center Plaza, presented by Wells Fargo. Take in the kickoffs of both the Festival of Gingerbread at the History Center and Festival of Trees at the Embassy Theatre. Participate in activities like Cookies & Cocoa with Santa at Salin Bank, Santa’s Workshop at the Community Center, the Holiday Open House at the Grand Wayne Convention Center, Create a Scarf at the Allen County Public Library or Santa at the Train Station at the Baker Street Train Station. The Downtown Holiday Window Decorating Contest returns this year. Visitors will stroll past the decorated windows of participating businesses See NIGHT, Page A12

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Monroeville welcomes Holiday Magic

Staff report Monroeville Holiday Magic will mark its 10th Christmas this season, offering free trolley rides between fun activities from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 “It started with a 2-hour event held downtown in the evening with Santa and Mrs. Claus in a gazebo, carolers and local businesses holding sales,” coordinator Shawn Norris said of the first Holiday Magic. “It was changed to a 4-hour event to coincide with the annual cookie walk/poinsettia sale at Cornerstone Youth Center. Over the past several years events have been added such as the craft shows, gingerbread house contest and cookie decorating table.” The park pavilion will house the craft show, Santa and a kids’ activity table. Cornerstone Youth Center will be home to the cookie walk, poinsettia sales and a kids’ activity table. Lunch items will be available for purchase. Monroeville United Methodist Church will

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Tables of cookies await holiday shoppers at Cornerstone Youth Center in Monroeville, where free trolley rides will carry guests between activities from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2.

host a craft show, gingerbread house contest, face painting and cookie decorating. The church will offer free hot chocolate. The Monroeville History Museum will welcome visitors and will offer a kids’ activity table. “I came up with the idea for Holiday Magic along with Missy Clem, a local business owner,” Norris said in an email. “When I approached the Chamber of Commerce

with the idea, they were willing to let me run with it. It would not be possible without their support.” The Monroeville Chamber of Commerce has been the sponsor of the event since the beginning, and continues to do so to get everyone in the holiday spirit and maybe do some shopping at the local businesses. Due to the chamber’s support, all of the events are free to attend.

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New Haven will celebrate Christmas with events Friday, Dec. 8, in and near downtown, and events Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Community Center. Friday night activities begin with an open house at Peter Franklin Jewelers, 507 Broadway, from 5-9 p.m. The Christmas kickoff party begins at 5:45 p.m. when Santa arrives by firetruck to light the tree at Canal Landing, across the street from the Chamber of Commerce building at 428 Broadway. Then Santa will ride the firetruck to the Depot, on State Street, where he will greet children until 7:45 p.m. Horse-drawn wagons will carry visitors from

downtown to the Depot and back downtown. The Clydesdale horses will halt the wagon in front of Ruhl Furniture, 511 Broadway. At 7:45 p.m., Santa will return to Ruhl Furniture to oversee a drawing for two bicycles. Christmas music will play downtown. Visitors to the chamber office will see a replica of the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society’s No. 765 steam engine, plus photos of historical photos of trains and the old interurban railroad, courtesy of the Heritage Association. “This year we’ll have a contest for all the businesses that are decorating their windows, to see who’s got the coolest window,” said Charles Hatten, chamber president and CEO.

On Saturday, activities will move to the New Haven Community Center, 7500 Indiana 930 East. The New Haven Masonic Lodge and the New Haven Parks & Recreation Department will host the annual breakfast with Santa. The breakfast includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, applesauce and juice and coffee. Children will have a chance to meet Santa. Families are reminded to bring a camera to take photos with Santa. Register for tickets with the Park Department at (260) 749-2212 or buy tickets at the door. Tickets are $6 for adults, $4.50 for ages 6-14, and free for children 5 and younger. Proceeds benefit local park improvements.

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Holiday lights need to be on when the Woodburn Community Association judges the annual lighting contest from 6-9 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10. The contest is open to all businesses and residents with a Woodburn mailing address. Anyone not located inside Woodburn city limits is required to register to ensure they are not missed. There are two separate categories, one for businesses and one for homes. To register, stop in at Woodburn City Hall or contact Beth at (260) 466- 5976 or beth@indianawild.org. The contest will need the entrant’s name, physical address and mailing address if different. Woodburn will hold its annual lighted parade through the downtown the evening of Sunday, Dec. 3. Santa will light the tree at the clock tower. Festivities begin at 6 p.m.

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Winter and holiday themes blanket the city

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Though gathering crowds and glowing brightly on the opening Night of Lights, downtown Fort Wayne remains busy and glowing throughout the holiday season. Lights of Love Memorial

Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St., through Nov. 30 Through the Lights of Love Memorial, you can remember your loved one this holiday season by purchasing a memorial to be displayed on the videoboard at Parkview Field. All proceeds benefit Erin’s House for Grieving Children. For details, call (260) 482-6400 or visit parkviewfield.com or erinshouse.org. Headwaters Park Outdoor Ice Skating Rink

Headwaters Park, 333 S. Clinton St., opened Nov. 18. Hours vary. $3 for children younger than 14, $5 for ages 14 and older; $2 skate rental Enjoy the outdoor ice skating rink in Headwaters Park, in its 15th season, with kids’ free skate day every Wednesday for children younger than 14. Holiday Window Decorating Contest

Downtown Fort Wayne, through Dec. 11. Free The tradition of stores and businesses decorating their windows for the holidays continues. This year’s theme is “Walking in a Window Wonderland.” Enjoy a stroll through downtown and and check out the creative window displays. Vote for your favorite at Facebook.com/ DowntownFortWayne. Fantasy of Lights

Franke Park, 3411 Sherman Blvd., Nov. 21-Dec. 31 $5 per car SundayThursday, $10 per car Friday and Saturday This drive-through event is situated in Franke

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First held in 1985, the Festival of Gingerbread at The History Center has become a Fort Wayne holiday tradition.

Park (adjacent to the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo) and transforms the park into a spectacular winter wonderland with 70 largerthan-life brilliant, animated light displays. Garden In Lights

Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., Nov. 22-Jan. 7. Holiday hours vary. $5 for adults, $3 for ages 3-17. The conservatory has decorated the gardens, indoors and out. Enjoy beautiful poinsettias and lights from the atrium to the Desert, along with the “Snow Days” theme, but don’t miss the outdoor terrace display of light and synchronized holiday music, especially effective during evening hours, on Thursday and Friday nights, for five weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas. The gardens provide a backdrop for family photos, out-of-town guest entertainment and conversations, and perhaps a marriage proposal. The gift shop will also be open during public hours for holiday shopping. Snow Days Garden Exhibit

Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., Nov. 22-Jan. 7. Holiday hours vary. $5 for adults, $3 for ages 3-17. Do you remember when school was canceled because of unexpected winter weather? In the conservatory’s holiday imagination, snowkids go out for snowball fights and forts while snowmoms bake cookies and prepare hot chocolate. Snow angels mark the spot where families spent time together. Embassy Holiday Windows

Admission to the 33rd Festival of Trees at the Embassy Theatre is $8 for adults, $4 for ages 12 and younger.

at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 23. Registration required. This 4-mile holiday-themed race supports the History Center. Visit VeepRaces.com to register. “White Christmas” Movie Screening

Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd, 5 p.m. Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23. $8 for adults, $4 for ages 12 and younger. New to the Festival of Trees this year is Irving

Berlin’s classic holiday film “White Christmas.” Movie admission includes Festival of Trees.

Festival of Gingerbread

The History Center, 302 E. Berry St., Nov. 24-Dec. 10. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Admission rates apply; get details at fwhistorycenter. com. Since its inception

in 1985, the Festival of Gingerbread has become one of the community’s premier holiday traditions and the best attended event at the History Center. Each season more than 100 tasty creations adorn the History Center’s exhibition hall, the Shields Room, now restored to its original high Victorian style and grandeur. Competitive categories for the gingerSee CITY, Page A4

Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Nov. 22-Dec.31. Free Festival of Trees

Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Nov. 22-29, times vary by day. $8 for adults, $4 for ages 12 and younger. Lobbies of the Embassy Theatre and Indiana Hotel are transformed into a wonderland of Christmas trees under the theme of “Silver Bells.” This year marks the festival’s 33rd celebration. Galloping Gobbler 4-Miler

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Creative Crafts to Make and Take

Allen County Public Library Children’s Services, 900 Library Plaza, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2-4 p.m. Free Feel like being creative with your gifts this year? Share in this activity and take crafts home with you. Tots & Trees Day at Festival of Trees

Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Monday, Nov. 27, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $8 for adults, $4 for ages 12 and younger. Open to all ages, with room for strollers. Enjoy the animated short “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas” on the big screen at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. Fort Wayne Children’s Choir Community Sing-Along

Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Monday, Nov. 27, 5-9 p.m. Performance at 6:30 p.m. $8 for adults, $4 for ages 12 and younger. Join Fort Wayne Children’s Choir for a community sing-along. Kingston Senior Day

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Center, 233 W. Main St., Saturday, Nov.25, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. In conjunction with the Holly Trolley, the Community Center will host a craft show. Kids 14 and younger can come in and make Christmas ornaments and decorate Christmas cookies from 12:30-3:30 p.m. You can warm up with cuisine provided by some of Fort Wayne’s food trucks, which will be in the parking lot.

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E. Main St., Dec. 1-10. Tickets start at $17. Friday, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 2, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 3, 2:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 9, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 10, 2:30 p.m. Experience the magic of this Fort Wayne holiday tradition. Join Clara and her Nutcracker on Christmas Eve — a family party, an epic battle with the Mouse King and his army and a beautiful journey through the Kingdom of the Sweets. Visit fortwayneballet.org or call (260) 484-9646 for tickets. “Dickens’ A Christmas Carol”

First Presbyterian Theater, 300 W. Wayne St. Nov. 30-Dec. 17 General admission tickets, $20; seniors older than 65, $18; full-time students, $10 or first 30 free with reservations; Thursday previews, $12; groups of 20 or more, $15. Tickets are available online at firstpresbyteriantheater. com or by calling the box office at (260) 426-7421, ext. 121. Performances Nov. 30-Dec. 2, Dec. 9, 16, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 3, 2 p.m.; Dec. 10 and 17, 6 p.m. What does it truly mean, in the words of Ebenezer Scrooge, to “honor Christmas in my heart” each day of the year? And how does Scrooge’s journey mirror our own? This lively, multimedia adaptation of Dickens’s beloved holiday ghost story examines these questions through the use of movement, song, puppetry, projection, narration and more. See this treasured classic come to life as you never have before! Visit with St. Nicholas

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CITY from Page A4 p.m. Free Bring your children to meet St. Nicholas, have their picture taken and receive a small gift.

Christmas in the Castle

University of Saint Francis North Campus, 2702 Spring St., Dec. 1-5. $7 per person, $3 for children 10 and younger; no strollers please. Tickets must be purchased in the North Campus lobby at 2702 Spring St. (directly across from Brookside) on event days. Friday, Dec. 1, 4-6 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 2, noon-5 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 3, noon-5 p.m.; Monday, Dec. 4, 4-6 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 5, noon-5 p.m., Senior Day in the Castle, $5 for senior citizens. Christmas in the Castle will allow visitors to tour historic Brookside, formerly known as the Bass mansion, and see it specially decorated for Christmas by local florists and designers. Santa & The Reindeer

Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., Saturdays, Dec. 2, 9 and 16, noon-4 p.m. $5 for adults, $3 for ages 3-17. Santa and two of this reindeer will greet the children while Mom and Dad take pictures to capture the moment. Explore the Conservatory while it’s done up in the fun holiday theme of “Snow Days,” reminiscent of the pleasures of winter days free from school. Fair Trade Alternative Shopping Bazaar

University of Saint Francis North Campus, 2702 Spring St., Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2-3, noon-5:30 p.m. The shopping bazaar offers high-quality, fairly traded handicrafts of disadvantaged producers from all over the world.

“Fair trade” means that producers earn a fair price, get access to credit and training, and maintain longterm relationships with principled organizations. Las Posadas

University of Saint Francis North Campus, 2702 Spring St., Sunday, Dec. 3, 5:30 p.m. Free. USF students will perform Las Posadas at as they walk through the USF campus, portraying Mary and Joseph’s journey in search of lodging. A traditional part of Hispanic Christmas celebrations, posadas (meaning “shelters” or “inns”) are held on each of the nine nights leading up to Christmas, from Dec. 16-24. The USF procession will begin on the lawn near Brookside and proceed through campus before ending on the shore of Mirror Lake to lead into the Living Nativity. Lighting of the Lake

University of Saint Francis North Campus, 2702 Spring St., Sunday, Dec. 3, 6 p.m. Luminaria are $10 each. The Lighting of the Lake will honor special loved ones on the lawn near Brookside, in concert with the Living Nativity. As a symbol of Christmas, vigil lights will encircle part of Mirror Lake. Luminaria dedicated to loved ones can be purchased for the light display by calling (260) 399-8037 by Nov. 25. Living Nativity

University of Saint Francis North Campus, 2702 Spring St., Sunday, Dec. 3, 5-6 p.m. Free. A Living Nativity with children’s petting zoo will take place, with the petting zoo open from 5-5:45 p.m. and the Living Nativity at 6 p.m. in the lawn next to Brookside. Students of the university community present the Living Nativity, which recalls the tradition of re-enacting the first

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The Festival of Gingerbread at The History Center features culinary creations and special programs. Get details at www.fwhistorycenter.com.

Christmas, started in 1223 by St. Francis of Assisi. Parking at the USF campus off Leesburg Road. Holiday Light Tour

Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Community Center, 233 W. Main St., Thursday, Dec. 4, 4-8 p.m. $11 See some of the most beautiful holiday light displays in Fort Wayne from the comfort of a motor coach. A visit to the University of St. Francis Christmas at the Castle and a drive through the Fantasy of Lights in Franke Park are both on the evening’s itinerary. Board buses at 4:15 p.m. and return to the Community Center at about 8 p.m. This evening is sponsored by Brookdale Fort Wayne. Registration deadline is Nov. 27; call (260) 427-6460 or visit fortwayneparks.org.

drop in to visit the gardens from 5-8 p.m. for just the $1 admission price and take in the concert too. No reservations required. The conservatory will validate parking tickets from the Civic Center Parking Garage for free parking; street meters are free after 5 p.m. Holiday Fun

Fort Wayne Parks & Recreations Community Center, 233 W. Main St., Friday, Dec. 8, 9 a.m. $14 Make holiday crafts that you can give as Christmas gifts, play some fun games,

The Festival of Trees continues through Nov. 29 at the Embassy Theatre.

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CITY from Page A5 seniors. Charlie Brown is on a mission to find the real meaning of Christmas. His journey through the antics of Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the gang has become a holiday stage tradition. For details and tickets, call (260) 422-4226 or visit fortwayneyoutheatre.org. Jingle Bell Jazz

C2G Music Hall, 323 W. Baker St., Friday, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Heartland Sings presents holiday favorites in pop and vocal jazz styles. For details and tickets, call (260) 436-8080 or visit heartlandsings.org. Holiday Pops

Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd. Friday, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, Dec. 9 and 16, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $29. An all-new Holiday Pops features a full orchestra, seasonal music, the Holiday Pops Chorale, Broadway star Mike Eldred, and immersive lighting and multimedia visual effects that will create a warm winter glow in the Embassy Theatre. For tickets and details, call (260) 481-0764 or visit fwphil.org. Fort Wayne City of Churches Tour

Various locations. Friday, Dec. 9, 6-10 p.m. Seventeen churches will

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open their sanctuaries for all to explore their architecture and history. Music and refreshments will be provided. Wheelchair accessible. For details, call (260) 579-0447 or visit facebook.com/citychurches. See related article in this edition.

Recreations Community Center, 233 W. Main St. Thursday, Dec. 21, 9 a.m. $14 Take part in art and other fun activities. The registration deadline is Dec. 14. Call (260) 427-6468 or visit fortwayneparks.org.

Starts at Cinema Center, 437 E. Berry St., Saturday, Dec. 9, 8:30 a.m. Registration required. This 4-mile holiday-themed race supports the History Center. Awards and refreshments will be in the rotunda of the Courthouse following the event. Visit VeepRaces.com to register.

Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza, Thursday, Dec. 21, 6:307:30 p.m. Free Celebrate the solstice together by cozying up with stories and embracing the darkest day of the year.

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Walk to Bethlehem

First Christian Church, 4800 S. Calhoun St., Dec. 9-10, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tours are scheduled approximately every 10 minutes. Free Guides will lead you to scenes outside the church, where you will be drawn into the story of Jesus’ birth. The walk features live scenes complete with spice and bread vendors, Roman soldiers, a census taker, a potter, a spinner of wool and other characters of the time. Afterward, join First Christian Church in the sanctuary for a time of prayer and reflection on the birth of the Christ Child. Communion will also be offered. Suzuki Strings Holiday Concert

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Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., Sunday, Dec. 10, 2-2:45 p.m. $5 for adults, $3 for ages 3-17. Visit the conservatory gardens and enjoy this concert offered by students of Fort Wayne Suzuki. Children ages 4-18 will play folk songs, classical melodies and holiday favorites on violin and cello. The Suzuki Method of instruction, also known as the “mother tongue method,” is based on the premise that music is learned like a language: children first hear the music and then learn to read and write it. 50+ Holiday Dinner & Light Tour

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Monday, Dec. 11, 5:30 p.m. $14 The evening begins with dinner and holiday music. The Alley Kats dancing troupe will entertain. Participants will board the buses (Excursion Travel) and take off on a planned route of downtown Fort Wayne’s Christmas light displays and the Fantasy of Lights at Franke Park. This event is sponsored by American Senior Communities. Paid reservations are required by Dec. 4. Space is limited to 190 people, so please register early. Call (260) 427-6460 or visit fortwayneparks.org. “Messiah” by Candlelight

First Wayne Street United Methodist Church, 300 E. Wayne St., Dec. 14 and 15, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $35 and up. Handel’s most recognizable and revered masterpiece is performed to the warm glow of candlelight. Experience the “Hallelujah” chorus and other memorable favorites. For details or tickets, call (260) 481-0764 or visit fwphil.org. Heartland Sings: The Spirit of Christmas

Allen County Courthouse, 715 S. Calhoun St. Friday, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 17, 2 p.m. $20 in advance or $25 at the door. With the cooperation of the Allen County Courthouse Preservation Trust and the Allen County

Commissioners, Heartland Sings presents music of the season in the BeauxArts Courthouse Rotunda, where acoustics and architecture complement the music. For tickets or information, call (260) 436-8080 or visit heartlandsings.org. Holiday Luncheon

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreations Community Center, 233 W. Main St. Monday, Dec. 18, 11:30 a.m. $11 The theme is “Candy Cane Christmas” so come prepared with Christmas attire and enjoy holiday music. Serving will begin at 11:30 a.m., but guests may come earlier and enjoy cards or table games. Resume play after lunch if you wish. Paid reservations are required by 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13. Reservations fees cannot be refunded or transferred. For ages 50+. For reservations, call (260) 427-6460 or visit fortwayneparks.org. Harry Potter Party

Allen County Public Library Meeting Room A, 900 Library Plaza. Wednesday, Dec. 20, 6:30 p.m. Free Celebrate the season with games, refreshments and crafts inspired by HP and friends. For people in grades 6-12. For information, call (260) 421-1255 or visit acpl.info. Winter Wonderland Preschool Fun

43rd annual Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival

Plymouth Congregational Church, 501 W. Berry St. Friday, Dec. 29, and Saturday, Dec. 30, at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. each night. Free, but tickets are required. Freewill offerings encouraged. Music including orchestra, choir and handbells plus costumes. More than 250 participants tell how the Christ child story spread through the middle ages. Become a sponsor and receive tickets. Or visit the box office at set hours on Dec. 14. For further information, call (260) 423-9424 or visit plymouthfw.org. Countdown To Noon

Science Central, 1950 N. Clinton St. Sunday, Dec. 31, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Included with admission of $9 for adults and children older than 2. Ring in 2018 with New Year’s themed activities and the annual balloon drop at Science Central’s Countdown to Noon event. Fort Wayne New Year’s Eve Ball Drop

The epic, New Year’s Eve event is back for its second year. The event will feature music, fireworks and a countdown to 2018 paired with a visually spectacular large-scale constructed ball by a team of local engineers. Free (The list was compiled from information from the Downtown Improvement District and other sources.)

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Christmas in Park promises Christ-centered fun Thank you concert from Burmese community joins Franke Park activities

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Christmas in the Park returns Nov. 25 and 26, bringing with it some old favorites and some new activities to enjoy. The festival originally started in 1951 as the Christ Child Festival, Publicity Chairperson Judi Hapke said. The festival was “really big” in the 1980s, but after that its popularity began to wane, she said. “About five years ago we tried to put some life back into it,” Hapke said. Since then the festival has moved to Franke Park and changed its name to Christmas in the Park, but the emphasis on Christ-centered free family entertainment remains. “We just think it’s a neat opportunity for families who maybe can’t participate in all the other Christmas things that they have to pay to get in,” Hapke said. “The whole goal is to bring the focus on Christ in Christmas.” Activities include horse-drawn wagon rides, writing notes to veterans and firefighters and making crafts. The festival also focuses on activities that focus on the birth

of Jesus, including “The Christmas Journey,” featuring youth theater troupe Fire and Light doing re-enactments; Big Blast Ministries’ balloon demonstration, complete with an “almost life size” Nativity scene; and even a camel in the Magi tent. “One of the big attractions is the man who comes with the camels,” Hapke said. “He’s very knowledgeable and loves to interact with [everyone]. He wears a costume from the days of when Christ was born.” There is even a Roman census taker, asking kids about how they heard about the festival and what ZIP code they are from. Hapke said people have come from almost coast to coast. A new event this year is a thank you concert presented by several members of Fort Wayne’s Burmese community. A large group of Burmese refugees arrived in Fort Wayne between 2007 and 2009, said Karen Blank, who works with some of them through Southwest Lutheran Church. She explained how the people had to find jobs and housing and navigate becoming U.S. citizens,

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which most of them have done. The thank you concert, Blank said, “is a celebration of what they have accomplished and it is also a thank you to the good Lord for giving them Fort Wayne to receive them with all of its jobs and housing and education and opportunities and all of those good things.” The concert will involve Christian volunteers from the Karen

community, a group of people from Burma, singing Christmas carols, both in English and in their native language. “They do want to involve the people who are there; they do want them to sing along,” Blank said. Soe Moe, the youth leader at Southwest Lutheran Church, will also deliver a message. “I was going to do a little message from Matthew, Chapter 2 on

Sponsored by the Christ Child Festival of Fort Wayne Inc. Saturday, Nov. 25, and Sunday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Franke Park, 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne Admission and refreshments are free Activities include: • Horse-drawn wagon rides: Nov. 25 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Nov. 26 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • MIMEtime: Nov. 25 at noon • Thank you concert featuring Burmese refugees: Nov. 25 at 3 p.m. • “The Christmas Journey” featuring Fire and Light (formerly Audience of One) youth theater troupe • Observe live camels outside the Magi tent • Write a note to a veteran that will be delivered to the VA Northern Indiana Health Services Facility on Lake Avenue • Encourage local firefighters and EMT/paramedics through writing a note to be included with a gift package • Contribute toward the postage, handpick a dress and write a note to send to a little girl in need somewhere around the world • Animal Grams Petting Zoo • Puppet shows • Big Blast Ministries stage show including creation of large balloon figures how Jesus came down as a baby child and as a refugee too to this Earth. So going deep into that in the Scripture and also related to [the fact that] we came as a refugee here to America and also share the story with that too,” he said. One participant, James Shwe, said he is excited to participate in the concert.

“To me it will be a great pleasure to express our thankfulness to these people, this country,” Shwe said. “It will be a blessing to share our faith with [those] who might [have lost] touch with their faith a long time ago and … [by] giving the message there will be kind of renewal in their life. That’s what we’re hoping.”

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New Haven • November 22, 2017

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The ornaments that Theresa’s three children last placed on a Christmas tree in 1997 remain part of her Christmas tradition. So do the ornaments from a trip to Walt Disney World in the summer of 1998. Sean, 12, Jarod, 6, and Brandi, 3, never saw those Disney ornaments. Theresa’s recently divorced husband killed the three children in their Jasper, Ind., home and then took his own life. After almost 20 years of dealing with that day, Theresa recently published her third book. “Ornaments of Love” is a children’s Christmas book. It is available online and at Barnes & Noble. She will sign copies of her book during a 2-5 p.m. story time on Saturday, Dec. 9, at Barnes & Noble at Jefferson Pointe. Theresa — her name is now Theresa James — and her husband moved to the Fort Wayne area from Chicago this summer. James dedicated “Ornaments of Love” to Sean, her eldest. “It is about creating a family tradition and sharing stories and memories each

“Ornaments of Love” is the third book by Theresa James, who moved to the Fort Wayne area this summer.

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time you decorate the tree, as a parent making or buying special things for your child and then sharing those stories through the generations,” she said. Sean understood that. “He was older and he had many more memories than the smaller kids,” she said. So Sean’s ornaments

go back on the tree each Christmas, as do Jarod’s and Brandi’s. “I have all the ones that they made for me through school projects that we hang on the tree every year,” the author said. “I still have Sean’s Larry Bird ornament that is mentioned in the book, and the ones that we got through Walt

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that she began in 1998. “Healing Tears” was released in February. All three books are available online, and all will be available at her book signing. The focus, though, is on her recent Christmas book. “I wrote the [first] book then as part of my healing,” she said. “So I journaled for a year from the divorce and then I wrote for a year, so the bulk of the book was finished by the end of 1999. I chose not to publish it then, but it was very therapeutic for me to write it then and have to relive it all.” In the summer of 2016, she decided it was time to share her story through a book. “I always wanted to publish it, but it just felt like the right time,” she said. “So I finally opened the book, edited the book and had to add additional chapters because it was missing 17 years of what I had been doing.” Someone referred her to Balboa Press, and she worked on the book from

September until it was published in February. She has been assured that her words have had the intended effect. In 1999 she had just begun journaling and preparing her story when she appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show. The show’s producers later forwarded many comments on how others said her words had helped them. “But now with social media I receive so much positive feedback and several people have shared stories with me in private messages or emails on how it has helped them deal with their own life crisis,” she said. “Sadly, I didn’t publish it back then because it was such a rare occurrence; it was an unheard of thing,” she said. “And the sad part is that it’s not so rare now and I feel like it could benefit so many more people now, and that’s one of the reasons I did publish it. If it gives anyone inspiration and hope moving forward that makes me know I have helped someone else.” She hopes her latest children’s book will inspire emotions, too. “One thing that gives me great joy is to think of parents and grandparents holding their children and grandchildren in their laps and reading my stories to them,” she said. “In the summer I got to witness one of my friends reading that book and using feeling and emotion, and it was very rewarding to show that.” Shop for James’ books on Amazon, Barnes & Noble or BalboaPress. com. Read more about the books and her story at theresajames-author.com.

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Fairgrounds to host country style Christmas Contributed The Allen County Fairgrounds promises the lights and atmosphere of an old-fashioned holiday at Christmas in the Country on four evenings in December. Hours are 6-9 p.m. on consecutive weekends, Dec. 1 and 2 and Dec. 8 and 9. Admission is $7 per person, free for ages 3 and younger. Free parking is available at the fairgrounds, at 2726 Carroll Road. All proceeds benefit buildings and grounds improvements at the Allen County Fairgrounds. The DeKalb County Horseman’s Association will offer horse-drawn wagon rides through the decorated trees of the fairgrounds. Visitors will see a Nativity scene, hear choirs and other music, and see live animals in a

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Horse-drawn wagons will carry visitors among the lighted trees of the Allen County Fairgrounds during Christmas in the Country.

country barn. Visitors will be able to vote for the best-decorated Christmas tree. “Special thanks goes to Cross Border Partners for their distribution of the decorated Christmas trees to needy families after

our event,” a fairgrounds spokesman said in a statement. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available to have their photos taken with visitors, for a nominal fee. Families may participate in crafts. Bow-Tie

the Clown will paint children’s faces free of charge. Christmas in The Country includes a chili dinner from 6-9 p.m., along with sandwiches, snacks, desserts and beverages.

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Santa and Mrs. Claus will greet children at Christmas in the Country. For a fee, guests may have their photos taken with the Christmas couple.

The Allen County Fairgrounds is supporting Cross Border Partners, and is asking visitors to donate new, unwrapped toys for needy children in the area. Volunteers are invited to work at the event or to

donate decorations, lights and plastic milk jugs for luminaria. Donations can be dropped off at the fairgrounds from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Or call (260) 705-9526 for pickup of larger donations.

“Gerbers Electric of Woodburn is making sure the place is lit up for everyone to see,” Soldner said. “Woodwork of Ed Hugenard will be throughout the story. Wood-burned signs by Tim Humbert will give

an ancient feel. Ambrose Tata made contributions that will be pivotal to the story.” The story will end with a picture of heaven demonstrated by Living Grace Dance Ministry, also of Fort Wayne.

Central Ministries’ Bethlehem gets audio update

Staff report Central Ministries has revamped its Living Nativity Drive-Thru for 2017, making it easier to hear the stories associated with scenes of Bethlehem. Melissa Soldner, who was charged with updating the feature this year, said it draws hundreds of people each Christmas season. “There have been up to 500 cars coming through, and there also are some Amish carriages coming through,” Soldner said. “It takes over a hundred people per night. My passion is to share the story of the Lord Jesus, and I think that’s why a lot of people do it. We have probably 200 to 300 people working behind the scenes because we may not have the same cast on Saturday that’s on Friday.” The Living Nativity will be presented Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1 and 2, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. each evening. Central Ministries Chapel Ridge Campus is at 5801 Schwartz Road, and faces St. Joe Center Road on the north side of Indiana 37. Admission is free. Cast members are from both the Chapel Ridge Campus and the Leo Campus. Soldner said the village will be more 3-dimensional than in years past. Townspeople will set up vendor booths, but won’t sell anything. “We’re also excited that we’re going to ask people to pay their taxes like they’re coming into Bethlehem. You will be given a coin or two to pay your own tax as the travelers come to pay taxes that Caesar had

decreed as law throughout the land,” she said. “We have a new Gabriel and Mary scene plus the shepherd and the angels. There will be real sheep in that little pen and a Nativity with miniature donkeys and then we’ll have the Wise Men and some camels.” Guests still will move among 13 scenes of Bethlehem. But this year the stories will not be told on a recorded loop at each scene. Instead, guests can call up the OtoCast

App on their cell phones to hear the narratives for free. Someone will be available to help people download the app. Sherry Yoder of JD Yoder & Sons Construction in Spencerville designed the new scenes. Bobbi Shull wrote the narrative performed by Central Ministries voice actors Don Wharton, John Crilly, Smith Handerson, Josh Koiner, Amy Crilly and Delaney Crilly. The audio was produced by Crying Out Loud Produc-

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TOUR from Page A1 explained. Visitors will need to plan for their own transportation, to get from one church to the next. But it’s very much a come-as-you-wish type of tour — visitors can stop at just one church, or they can try to visit all seventeen. This is the second year of the City of Churches tour. Last year, 12 congregations participated, and Schulz was very happy with the result. “Between 500-700 people came out last time — and it was a chilly night,” she said.

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St. Paul Lutheran Church is seen in a photo taken by drone by a church member. The Barr Street church is one of 17 churches on the City of Churches Tour.

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New Haven • November 22, 2017

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workers and volunteer crews glean the fields. On a recent October morning, a crew from the Allen County Community Corrections was able to harvest more than 5,000 pounds of pumpkins in a couple of hours. Other groups have included school groups and volunteers from government organizations. The gleaning not only benefits Community Harvest but the farmers as well, Kurtz said, adding he and his family don’t have time to go through and pick excess produce before it’s time to plant for the next season. “It’s pretty much a win-win,” Wolf said.

The gleaning is part of a larger push by Community Harvest and food banks around the country to get more fresh produce to their clients. Community Harvest also opened the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Produce Preservation Center in August 2015 to help preserve fresh produce bought during peak seasons, Wolf said. This produce can then be given out even in the winter months. Though the program is still relatively new, the response has been “overall very positive,” Wolf said. “We’re just kind of working together to help get more fresh produce

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New Haven • November 22, 2017

NIGHT from Page A1 and organizations. This year’s theme is “Walking in a Window Wonderland!” Voting in four categories will begin on the Night of Lights. HolidayFest continues through the end of the year with performances, festivals, arts and cultural events, Holly Trolley shopping and more. HolidayFest, featuring the Night of Lights, is presented by the Downtown Improvement District with the support of sponsors. A list of events follows. For full information and any updates, visit HolidayFestDowntown.com. Night of Lights lighting schedule

5:30 p.m. — History Center turret lighting (Barr Street) 5:45 p.m. — Christ Child Festival Nativity Lighting (Ross Building on Main Street) 5:50 p.m. — Aunt Millie’s Northern Lights (Pearl Street) 5:55 p.m. — Community Center Santa’s Workshop Display (Main Street) 6:20 p.m. — Santa and His Reindeer at PNC Bank (Main and Calhoun streets) 6:40 p.m. — Ash Brokerage Holiday Illumination (Harrison and Berry streets) 7 p.m. — Wells Fargo Holiday Display and Indiana Michigan Power

Santa and his reindeer will resume their familiar pose alongside PNC Bank at 6:20 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve.

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Spectators make their way between attractions during the Night of Lights in downtown Fort Wayne.

Merry Christmas Wreath (I&M Power Center Plaza at Calhoun and Wayne streets) 7:15 p.m. — Botanical Conservatory and Embassy Theatre displays (Jefferson Boulevard) 7:30 p.m. — Ringing of the Bells (Downtown churches and Allen County Public Library) 7:45 p.m. — Parkview Field Holiday Fireworks (Jefferson Boulevard)

Santa & Mrs. Claus at 1st Source Bank

200 E. Main St., 4-6:30 p.m. Stop by for a treat and visit Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

Santa at the Train Station

Baker Street Train Station, 221 W. Baker St., 4-8:30 p.m.

Free Come to the Baker Street Train Station and visit with Santa and one of his reindeer. Enjoy hot chocolate, punch and cookies and crafts for the kids. A freewill donation of canned goods and/ or cash will be taken for Community Harvest Food Bank.

Santa’s Workshop

Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Community Center, 233 W. Main St., 4:30-7:30 p.m. Free Start your downtown celebration at the Community Center with free holiday activities for the kids. There will be crafts, refreshments and movies.

Donate a new or gently used bear to the Disorderly Bear Den and be entered into a drawing to win a giant elf bear. Kids can shop for inexpensive holiday gifts for $4 or less at the North Pole Stop-nShop. Mom and Dad can shop too, from Community Center patrons who have been crafting holiday items to sell in the Crafter’s Corner. Finally, check out the light display on the Community Center roof when the lights go on at 5:55 p.m.

Warm up at Night of Lights: Create a Scarf

ACPL Teen Department, 900 Library Plaza, 5 p.m. Free Stay warm at Night of Lights by making a cozy no-sew fleece scarf. One per person, while supplies last. Please come into the Teen Department. Aunt Millie’s Northern Lights

Aunt Millie’s Bakeries, 350 Pearl St., 5-6:30 p.m. Free Start your evening with Aunt Millie’s Carolers and spread some Christmas cheer. While you’re here, warm up with some free cider and sample Aunt Millie’s cranberry apple swirl bread. Count down as we light the display at 5:50 p.m. Cathedral Books & Gifts

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Wells Fargo Presents: Holiday Music and More on the Plaza

I&M Power Center Plaza, Corner of Wayne and Calhoun streets, 5-6 p.m. and immediately after the lighting ceremony at the I&M Power Center Plaza Holiday music led by vocalist Renee Gonzales and a talented group of musicians will open the evening on the plaza. Sing along, dance along or just listen as nightfall ushers in sights, sounds and activities of the season. The Wells Fargo Stagecoach will be on hand for photo opportunities in and around the stagecoach,

creating the framework of earlier times when everyone eagerly awaited the arrival of the stagecoach filled with holiday packages. The holiday display lighting will take place at 7 p.m.

Holiday Kick-Off Party at the Botanical Gardens

Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., 5-9 p.m. $5 for adults, $3 for ages 3-17 Enjoy hot chocolate and a cookie, meet Mrs. Claus and get a free photo with Santa. Also, meet two live reindeer. The gardens are decorated for the holidays, with the animated light show outdoors. Hot Beverages on the Market

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New Haven • November 22, 2017

Santacon adds trolley for downtown pub crawl Staff report Santacon Fort Wayne has added a transportation option for 2018. About 600 Santas, elves and other Christmas characters are expected to trek between central Fort Wayne restaurants and bars on Saturday, Dec. 9. A $40 gold pass with collectible lanyard entitles the wearer to hop a trolley among the 11 stops on the 6-hour pub crawl. The standard $20 red pass and lanyard is available again this year. Both passes are good for specials at participating vendors and

NIGHT from Page A12 After checking out the Festival of Gingerbread, enjoy hot beverages served on the Barr Street Market, presented by Arch and the History Center. Lighting Night at the History Center

302 E. Berry St., 5:30 p.m. The Festival of Gingerbread at the History Center kicks off during Night of Lights, when visitors can get a sneak peek at the handiwork of gingerbread creators from 3-9 p.m. Admission is $3 person at the door for Night of Lights. Watch at 5:30 p.m. when the History Center’s turret will be lit with holiday colors of red and green. Cookies and Hot Cocoa with Santa

Salin Bank, 110 W. Main St., 5:30-6:45 p.m. Free Salin Bank invites people to enjoy cookies and cocoa with Santa. PNC Santa Lighting Celebration

PNC Bank parking lot at Calhoun and Main streets, 5:30-7:30 pm. Free Come early to join the Voices of Unity in singing holiday tunes, sit in Santa’s lap then stay to see Fort Wayne’s biggest and brightest holiday display come to life. The classic “Santa and Reindeer” will brighten the sky at 6:20 p.m.

the after-party. Local band Hothouse again will entertain at the after-party, from 6-9 p.m. at the Freemasons Hall, 216 E. Washington Blvd., at Clinton Street. The staff of HT2 will serve holiday spirits. Flora & Lily’s Mexican Kitchen food truck will be on hand at the after-party, Buy either pass and check out the pub crawl route at www.santaconfortwayne.com. This year’s list has grown to include: 816 Pint & Slice, Deer Park Irish Pub, Pedal City, O’Reilly’s Irish Bar and Restau-

rant, The Hoppy Gnome, Champions Restaurant & Sports Bar, Henry’s Restaurant, Columbia Street West, Club Soda, Thirsty Camel and Rudy’s Wine, Chocolates and Cigars. The event is strictly for ages 21 and older. Santacon will benefit the Mizpah Shrine Van Replacement Fund, which ensures that vehicles are provided to carry orthopedic and burn patients to Shriners Hospitals for Children in Chicago and Cincinnati. Over 2,000 patients in 22 counties, ages 2-18, rely on

tion Center, 120 W. Jefferson Blvd., 5:50-8 p.m. Free Entertainment includes Faith in Motion Dancers, Allen County Public Library Children’s Department holiday crafts, The Phil’s Youth Concert and Symphony orchestras, and complimentary punch and cookies with Mrs. Claus.

6:30-7:30 p.m. Warm up with hot cocoa while enjoying the Fort Wayne Children’s Choir Christmas Carols.

Festival of Trees

Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., 6-9 p.m. $8 for adults, $4 for children 12 and younger. Lobbies of the Embassy Theatre and Indiana Hotel are transformed into a wonderland of Christmas trees under the theme of “Silver Bells.” This year marks the festival’s 33rd celebration. Cocoa and Carols

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Ash Brokerage Holiday Illumination

Ash Brokerage, Harrison and Berry streets, 6:40 p.m. Free With coloring-changing lights surrounding the exterior, Skyline Garage, a part of Ash Skyline Plaza, will be lit with festive colors for the holidays. I&M Merry Christmas Wreath Lighting on the Plaza

Indiana Michigan Power Center Plaza, 110 E. Wayne St., 7 p.m. Free Indiana Michigan Power will display and light the “Merry Christmas” wreath which made its debut on the original Wolf & Dessauer

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Brooke Auld as Cindy Lou Who and Sean Dold as The Grinch make the rounds at Santacon Fort Wayne. This year’s fundraiser will be held Dec. 9. See updates on participating vendors at Santacon Fort Wayne on Facebook.

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Trinity Episcopal churches ring in unity to mark the beginning of the holidays downtown.

Visitors will also be able to take in the Erin’s House “Lights of Love” luminary display. Stroll Parkview Field’s concourse and take in the holiday atmosphere, including the TinCaps’ 24-foot Christmas tree. Hot beverages and holiday snacks will be available.

Ringing of the Bells

Downtown Fort Wayne, 7:30 p.m. Free Listen as you walk to watch the fireworks at Parkview Field and you will hear bells and carillons from the Allen County Public Library and Emmanuel Lutheran, First Presbyterian, First Wayne Street United Methodist, Plymouth Congregational, St. John Lutheran, St. Mary Catholic, Trinity English Lutheran and

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New Haven • November 22, 2017

News briefs: What’s happening and how to take part

STUFF-A-BUS CONTINUES

The 22nd annual StuffA-Bus Radiothon food collection continues Nov. 22 at Georgetown Square, 6310 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne. WLDE — Fun 101.7 — conducts the drive to help feed thousands of needy families through the Associated Churches Neighborhood Food Network. The drive accepts nonperishable food items, but requests that no glass items be donated. The network serves the community at 26 sites. Volunteers are welcome. Visit associatedchurches.org for details.

CIRCUS TICKETS READY NOV. 23

The Mizpah Shrine Circus will present seven show Jan. 25-28 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. Internet ticket sales begin Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23. The Mizpah Shrine Circus office, 1015 Memorial Way, opens to the public Monday, Nov. 27. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Evening hours will be added and a separate ticket booth at the coliseum will open Jan. 2. Extended weekday hours and Saturday hours begin Jan. 6.

Shows will be presented Thursday Jan. 25, 6:30 p.m.; Friday, Jan. 26, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 27, 10 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Jan. 28, 1 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.

VARIED ART ON DISPLAY

Anita Trick’s art will be displayed at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne, through December. The artist works with pastels, watercolor and oil mediums. She is a representational artist who has participated in more than 40 group shows and as many solo business exhibitions since joining Fort Wayne Artist Guild in 2008. Trick grew up in southern California, graduating from USC with a degree in English. Art was always part of her life from an early age, even though she had no formal training. As a career Army officer’s wife, she took art workshops wherever they were stationed. Her goal is to capture the excitement of a fresh snowfall, a colorful flower, an interesting building or a spectacular sunset. She is an avid photographer, always ready for that special photo. The art display is open to view in the conservatory meeting room during public

hours. Regular conservatory admission applies: $5 for adult, $3 for child age 3-17, free for children 2 and younger. For more information, call (260) 427-6440.

NEW HAVEN LIONS PLAN CITRUS SALE

The New Haven Lions Club will hold its annual citrus sale on three Saturdays, Dec. 2, 9 and 16. The Lions will sell Texas oranges and grapefruit from vehicles in the parking lot of Ken’s Meat Market, 846 Lincoln Highway East, from 9 a.m. until approximately 1 p.m. each day. Prices had not been determined at deadline. Club President Don Cooper said profits go toward the Lions’ service to the community. For instance, the club recently donated $500 to the New Haven Food Bank to assist with Thanksgiving and Christmas needs. Lions clubs statewide assist with vision projects and serve in other ways.

MORE EVENTS ON NEW CALENDAR The Visit Fort Wayne Foundation has released a new website, CurrentFortWayne.com – a comprehensive calendar of events, featuring information on sports, arts, entertainment and educational events in the

community. Organizations can enter their event once and it will be eligible to be included on partner calendars from Visit Fort Wayne, Arts United, the Downtown Improvement District, YLNI Living Fort Wayne, Riverfront Fort Wayne and others. Events on the CurrentFortWayne.com site can be sorted by category, keyword or date. Funders for the project include the Fort Wayne Community Foundation, Old National Trust/Parrish Charitable Foundation, PNC Charitable Trusts/ Sledd Foundation and the Visit Fort Wayne Foundation.

NORTHROP PLANS YULETIDE MUSIC

Northrop High School music groups will combine for the annual Yuletide Concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students and seniors, and $10 for families. Northrop is at 7001 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne. Band director Rob Wilson said the concert will feature the women’s and men’s choirs, three concert bands and an orchestra. “Then at the very end everybody will combine — the orchestra, some of

the band members and all of the choirs — to sing the ‘Hallelujah Chorus.’ That’s something we do every year.” On another topic, Wilson said the Big Orange Pride represented the school well in the increasingly competitive Scholastic Class A state marching band finals. Northrop made the 20-team state finals but did not place in the Top 5. “I’m really happy with how the season ended and how the kids were playing. I felt like we improved from last year,” Wilson said. Looking ahead, Wilson confirmed that Northrop will host the Barry Ashton Jazz Festival on Saturday, March 10. Details will be announced.

ARTISTS, MAKERS AT SHOWCASE

The Art Market will gather 23 artists and makers from noon-7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Artlink Contemporary Gallery, 300 E. Main St., Fort Wayne. “We really take pride in featuring a wide variety of artists, showcasing different styles and goods. Everyone will be able to find something they enjoy and will be able to utilize on a daily basis,” Maddie Miller, gallery coordinator, said in a statement. Currently based out of Goshen, ClaybyTay’s

ceramics feature fun colors, floral patterns, celebrities and graffiti stylings. Indianapolis-based Yonder Clothing Co. features illustrated designs celebrating the Midwestern landscape on soft T-shirts. For the complete list of artists and makers, visit artlinkfw.com/the-artmarket.

COMEDY FEST TAKES ENTRIES

Concordia Lutheran High School will host the third annual Concordia Comedy Festival at 7 p.m. Friday, April 20, at the Cinema Center, 437 E. Berry St., in downtown Fort Wayne. The festival is accepting entries until Feb. 23. Finalists will be announced April 10. All of the finalists’ films will be shown on the big screen at the Cinema Center, with a reception to follow at which the finalists can meet and talk to the judges. Entries can be uploaded at www.ConcordiaComedyFestival.com. Visit that site for complete rules. The Concordia Comedy Festival is open to any student in grades 6-12 attending a school or being home-schooled in Allen, Adams, DeKalb, Huntington, Noble, Wells or Whitley counties. — Compiled by Garth Snow

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Paul Dooley and ending with Frank Ticheli’s “Blue Shades.” Daniel Tembras, conductor. For information, call the IPFW Box Office at (260) 481-6555, buy tickets online at www.ipfw.edu/tickets or visit www.ipfw.edu/music.

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NOV. 26 NOV. SUNDAY, Singles dance. American Legion Post 47, 601 Reed

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MONDAY, NOV. 27

Guest artist Tom Curry tuba recital. Rhinehart Recital Hall on the IPFW campus. 7:30 p.m. Free admission for IPFW students with ID and students 18 years of age and younger, $7 adults, $6 for ages 60 and older, $4 non-IPFW university students. Tom Curry shares his talents during a masterclass and recital. Students of all skill levels are invited to observe the masterclass free of charge at 4 p.m. For information, call the IPFW Box Office at (260) 481-6555, buy tickets online at www.ipfw.edu/tickets or visit www.ipfw. edu/music.

TUESDAY, NOV. 28

Summit City Singers fall concert. Georgetown Place, 1717 Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. Free to public and appropriate for all ages. The theme is “A Celebration of Children and Christmas.” Songs featured include “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” “March of the Christmas Children,” “Carol of the Bells” and other numbers related to children and Christmas.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29

Guitar Studio Showcase. Rhinehart Recital Hall on the IPFW Campus. 7:30 p.m. Free admission for IPFW students with ID and students 18 years of age and younger. $7 for adults, $6 for ages 60 and older, $4 for non-IPFW students. Classical guitar students from the studio of Laura Lydy will perform solo works representing time-honored masterworks and contemporary compositions. For information, call the IPFW Box Office at (260) 481-6555, buy tickets online at www.ipfw.edu/tickets or visit www. ipfw.edu/music.

THURSDAY, NOV. 30

IPFW bands in concert. Auer Performance Hall on

the IPFW Campus. 7:30 p.m. Free admission for IPFW students with ID and students 18 years of age and younger. $7 for adults, $6 for ages 60 and older, $4 for non-IPFW students. Joining the bands this evening will be Hamilton Tescarollo, director of keyboard studies, performing the Lendvay Concertino for Piano, Winds, and Harp. Also on the program are works by composers Aaron Perrine and

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Jazz ensemble holiday swing concert. Auer Performance Hall on the IPFW campus. 7:30 p.m. Free admission for IPFW students with ID and students 18 years of age and younger, $7 adults, $6 for ages 60 and older, $4 non-IPFW university students. Feel the spirit and energy of the holiday season during this concert by IPFW’s premiere jazz group. Farrell Vernon, director. For information, call the IPFW Box Office at (260) 481-6555, buy tickets online at www.ipfw.edu/tickets or visit www.ipfw.edu/music. “Pride and Prejudice.” Williams Theatre on the IPFW Campus. 8 p.m. $5 for IPFW students, high schools students and children younger than 18, $16 for adults, $14 for seniors, faculty, staff and alumni. Children younger than 6 will not be admitted. Patrons are encouraged to call in advance to reserve their tickets. Adapted from Jane Austen’s novel by Marcus Goodwin. Directed by Craig A. Humphrey. For more information visit www.ipfw.edu/theatre. Presented by the IPFW Department of Theatre.

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“Pride and Prejudice.” Williams Theatre on the IPFW Campus. 8 p.m. $5 for IPFW students, high schools students and children younger than 18, $16 for adults, $14 for seniors, faculty, staff and alumni. Children younger than 6 will not be admitted. Patrons are encouraged to call in advance to reserve their tickets. Adapted from Jane Austen’s novel by Marcus Goodwin. Directed by Craig A. Humphrey. For more information visit www.ipfw.edu/theatre. Presented by the IPFW Department of Theatre. Cookie and candy walk and puppet show. Covenant United Methodist Church, 10001 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne. 8:30 a.m.-noon. Cookies $6 a pound. See The Agape Express Puppet Show at 10 a.m.; admission free. For more information, call (260) 489-1888. Holiday Fantasies Bazaar. New Haven United Methodist Church, 630 Lincoln Highway East, New Haven. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. More than 60 tables of professional arts and crafts, cookies by the pound, free kids’ face painting and baked goods. Plus, an a la carte luncheon from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sponsored by the New Haven United Methodist Women.

SUNDAY, DEC. 3

“Pride and Prejudice.” Williams Theatre on the IPFW Campus. 2 p.m. $5 for IPFW students, high schools students and children younger than 18, $16 for adults, $14 for seniors, faculty, staff and alumni. Children younger than 6 will not be admitted. Patrons are encouraged to call in advance to reserve their tickets. Adapted from Jane Austen’s novel by Marcus Goodwin. Directed by Craig A. Humphrey. For more information visit www.ipfw.edu/theatre. Presented by the IPFW Department of Theatre. Summit City Singers fall concert. Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 2417 Getz Road, Fort Wayne. 3 p.m. Free to public and appropriate for all ages. The theme is “A Celebration of Children and Christmas.” Songs featured include “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,”

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“Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” “March of the Christmas Children,” “Carol of the Bells” and other numbers related to children and Christmas.

MONDAY, DEC. 4

IPFW Department of Music presents “Home for the Holidays.”

Auer Performance Hall on the IPFW Campus. 7:30 p.m. Free admission for IPFW students with ID and students 18 years of age and younger, $7 adults, $6 for ages 60 and older, $4 non-IPFW university students. Join the IPFW Department of Music for this annual production featuring the IPFW Community Orchestra, University and Chamber Singers, IPFW Choral Union, Singing Dons and more. David Cooke and Vaughn Roste, conductors. For information, call the IPFW Box Office at (260) 481-6555, buy tickets online at www.ipfw.edu/tickets or visit www.ipfw.edu/ music.

THURSDAY, DEC. 7

“Pride and Prejudice.” Williams Theatre on the IPFW Campus. 8 p.m. $5 for IPFW students, high schools students and children younger than 18, $16 for adults, $14 for seniors, faculty, staff and alumni. Children younger than 6 will not be admitted. Patrons are encouraged to call in advance to reserve their tickets. Adapted from Jane Austen’s novel by Marcus Goodwin. Directed by Craig A. Humphrey. For more information visit www.ipfw.edu/theatre. Presented by the IPFW Department of Theatre. “Magic of Christmas.” Parkview Mirro Center, 10622 Parkview Plaza Drive, Fort Wayne. 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $75 per person (for a table of eight). Concordia Lutheran High School presents the annual Cadets in Cadence fundraiser, with food, entertainment by Modern Magician, a small silent auction, paddle raise for the SGO and fellowship with the CLHS family. Visit www.clhscadets. com/Magic-of-Christmas/ to buy tickets.

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