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November 22, 2017

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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.

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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

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 afternoon 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 and organizations. This year’s theme is “Walking See NIGHT, Page A15

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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 said. “We’ve got a pretty good rapport with the Kurtz farm

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Concordia marching band earns fifth-place trophy

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The Marching Cadets of Concordia Lutheran High School gave their best effort at the right moment Nov. 4 at the state band finals at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Concordia placed fifth in Open Class C. That trophy is the fourth-highest in the school’s history, according to band director Adam Friedrich. “That’s pretty exciting to be part of something like that,” he said. Angola placed seventh in Class C. In Class A, Homestead placed first and Carroll placed ninth. Concordia has reached the 10-band state finals 11 years in a row, 14 times in all, bringing home one state title and one runner-up trophy from the Indiana State School Music Association. “The kids peaked at exactly the right time and it was an absolutely fantastic show. The kids performed their best,” Friedrich said. The excitement of a high ranking was tempered by the realization that the show marked the end of the marching season. For the seniors, it marked the end of their marching band careers.

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Marching Cadets drum majors Brooke Hockemeyer, Bethany Zeckzer and Nathan Walz accept the Class C fifth-place band trophy from Jeffrey T. Parthun Sr., left, past president of the Indiana State School Music Association, and Chris Forsythe, representing Music Travel Consultants, event sponsors.

“You’re going through a lot of emotions in terms of being at the state finals as well as a proud moment for what you’ve accomplished. But it’s also a bittersweetness that this is your last competition and the last time you get to perform this show with these people,” Friedrich said. “We had some tears when we were in the warmup arch, playing the Doxology. It was a cool moment for us to just kind of take it in.” The band improved its placing from eighth last season, Friedrich’s first year as band director.

Although the movements of the show “Eve” are retired and the props will be repurposed, the Cadets will perform the music again. The “standstill performance” will be played in the school gymnasium on Concordia Day. The music list is “The Engulfed Cathedral” by Debussy, “La Muerte Del Angel” by Piazolla and “Overture” by Bjork. Friedrich said he hasn’t even begun to think about next year’s show. “We get started on that as soon as we get back in session for our winter/spring semester,”

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he said. Before and after marching season, the band is still making music. The next big event is the traditional Christmas at the Embassy at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10. “That’s our biggest concert, with all of our concert bands and brass ensembles, string orchestra and all the choirs. It’s a big festival and it’s absolutely fantastic,” Friedrich said. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. Get tickets at the school, at the Embassy box office, or through Ticketmaster.

The University of Saint Francis recently started a dual credit program with Leo Jr./Sr. High School for high school students interested in becoming teachers. The Achieving Credits Early program began with a class of 15 high school students in fall 2017. The three-credit-hour Introduction to Education course provides credit for high school and college and is designed for any students interested in pursuing education careers. USF students taking Introduction to Education on campus will partner with Leo High School students in some class sessions, allowing the high school students to interact with USF education majors. Plus, USF faculty will instruct some of the sessions at Leo High School, giving the students a chance to get to know USF education faculty, while the rest of the course is taught by a teacher specially selected by the Leo administration. “Some students are already committed to pursuing a teaching career,” said USF educa-

tion professor Mary Riepenhoff, “while others are just exploring the idea of becoming a teacher. This program is a great way to find students who have the potential to become effective educators while they are still in high school.” Acadia Rekeweg, a Leo senior in the ACE program, said, “I love this class because I can apply many of the things I am learning in the class at my internship at Cedarville Elementary. We have learned about education as a whole and how it has evolved.” “It is an honor to be involved with a university the caliber of the University of Saint Francis in preparing the next generation of teachers,” said Leo Principal Neal Brown III. “This is a great educational opportunity for our students.” Parents interested in enrolling their students in similar ACE programs should contact their high schools to see what is available. High schools interested in participating in this program can contact Riepenhoff at (260) 399-7700, ext. 8409, or mriepenhoff@sf.edu.

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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

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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.

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.

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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 Park (adjacent to the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo) and transforms the park into a spectacular winter wonderland with 70 larger-than-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

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

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

Foellinger-Freimann 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

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

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Starts at University of Saint Francis Main Campus 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 gingerbread creations range from lower-elementary school classes to professional culinary artists. Breakfast with Santa

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Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Community 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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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.

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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

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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. $1 Night: Snow Days Concert

Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., Thursday, Dec. 7, 6-7 p.m. $1 per person ages 2 and older. Experience the Snow Days exhibit with a crystalline night of music from an up-and-coming local folk/Americana band Elle/ the Remnant. They bring holiday favorites and original pieces inspired by life and literature. Because this is $1 Night, guests may 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

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Presented by Fort Wayne Youtheatre. First Presbyterian Theatre, 303 W. Wayne St., Dec. 8 and 15, 7 p.m.; Dec. 9, noon; Dec. 10, 16 and 17, 2 p.m. $20 for adults, $15 for age 18 and younger and 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.

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 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.

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

Foellinger-Freimann 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 favorSee CITY, Page A9

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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. Walk to Bethlehem

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Park pavilion open to the community again

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The Leo-Cedarville Park pavilion is now open and available for public use. The pavilion, which caught fire and was destroyed in January of 2016, had its first rental agreement on Sept. 23 and the requests are piling up. The new building features several amenities such as updated restrooms so that both the men’s and women’s doors are on the side of the building instead of the men’s door being on the backside of the building and out of view. “You can see both of the restroom doors from the park,” Park Board President Dirk Schmidt said. The restrooms are also now connected to the main building through a hallway, “so you don’t have to walk outside anymore in the dead of winter to go to the

restrooms,” he said. Additionally, the pavilion’s kitchen will be 6 feet longer and the building now has storage space for its 10 tables and roughly 100 chairs. The pavilion’s capacity is roughly 70 people. The kitchen still includes a refrigerator and freezer, an oven, microwave and coffee maker. The Town Council also plans to get two large televisions to place on either side of the fireplace for use for presentations and more. “[In the Leo-Cedarville area] there [are] really not a whole lot of places to conduct a meeting of any sufficient size,” Schmidt said, explaining that council members hope to encourage businesses to utilize the park building for such events. To promote this, the rental price of the pavilion has been adjusted so that amenities such as the kitchen, fireplace or televisions are now considered add-ons,

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The Leo-Cedarville Park pavilion’s new larger kitchen features an oven and range, a microwave and shelving units.

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The main room of the new Leo-Cedarville Park pavilion features a stone set fireplace and exposed wooden rafters.

allowing for a discounted price if guests don’t wish to use those facilities. “It’s flexible based upon what the individual renters are looking for,” Schmidt said, “The prices

have increased from what the previous building was but that’s because we have added some new features and it is a brand-new building and so we do have some costs

that we do need to recoup. [The yearly revenue] for the old building was a very important part of our budget in terms of funding all the amenities that we provide the public free of charge elsewhere.” As for public activities, the yearly Night with Santa as well as other events are still being discussed. “We are considering some open house-type events just to get some

exposure to what the pavilion is currently like now and also as an opportunity for the Park Board and maybe even members of the Town Council to just interact with the residents of the town,” Schmidt said. The building was originally an open pavilion built in the 1940s and was converted into a closed pavilion around 1998. The original open pavilion where the kitchen and bathrooms were located was encompassed by a great amount of limestone, which was salvaged after the fire. The Town Council hopes to incorporate the limestone into a new feature at the Leo-Cedarville park, most likely a new sign, “as a little bit of keeping the history alive,” Schmidt said. For more information regarding the park, pavilion or renting details, visit leocedarville.com or call the town hall building at (260) 627-6321.

Friends of Cedar Creek invites public Nov. 28 Staff report Friends of Cedar Creek welcomes the public to its next meeting Tuesday, Nov. 28, at the ACRES Land Trust office in the Tom

and Jane Dustin Nature Preserve, 1802 Chapman Road, Huntertown. The local nonprofit group will gather at 6:30 p.m. for social time and snacks, and a program will start at

7 p.m. The guest speaker will be Megan Anderson, who will discuss the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Campaign. Anderson is the associate organizing representative

for the Indiana Sierra Club. While attending Indiana University, she was a Beyond Coal field organizer for the Sierra Student Coalition. In 2012 she earned a degree in public affairs and

nonprofit management. For more information, visit www.friendsofcedarcreek.org. Friends of Cedar Creek was founded in 1965 by Tom and Jane Dustin,

founders of ACRES Land Trust. The organization holds meetings every other month and has a membership of about 200 people — most of whom live in the Cedar Creek watershed.

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

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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, which most of them have done.

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Members of the Karen community from Burma sing at Southwest Lutheran Church in 2008. Several members of the Karen community will sing at a thank you concert at 3 p.m. Nov. 25 as part of Christmas in the Park at Franke Park.

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.

A Nativity scene made of balloons by Big Blast Ministries is shown. Big Blast Ministries will be one of several groups providing demonstrations and activities at Christmas in the Park, Nov. 25-26 at Franke Park.

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 how Jesus came down

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. The note 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

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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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 Restaurant, The Hoppy Gnome, Champions Restaurant & Sports Bar, Henry’s Restaurant, Columbia

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Fort Wayne Parks and Recreations Community Center, 233 W. Main St., 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 Beaux-Arts 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

Fort Wayne Parks and 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. Stories for the Darkest Day – A Winter Solstice Storytime

Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza, Thursday, Dec. 21, 6:307:30 p.m. Free Celebrate the solstice together by cozying up with

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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.

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Remembering the fallen By Megan Knowles

about the park.”

On Nov. 29, 1918, the city of Fort Wayne dedicated a park – Memorial Park – to the 125 local soldiers who lost their lives fighting in World War I, which had only ended days before on Nov. 11, 1918. Within the past century, however, the park had seen a downturn. Most of the original 125 trees in Memorial Grove had died, and the park faced problems with crime before generally being underutilized, Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Deputy Director Garry Morr said. However, after Indiana Tech proposed constructing a track and field facility at the park – a proposal that was ultimately withdrawn after members of the public expressed concerns – the park has seen the beginnings of a revival. “The hearing was very well attended – standing room only,” Morr said. “We heard lots of issues that were discussed, concerns

What started out as voices of concern quickly became answered calls to action. After that meeting the parks department decided to take the discussion a step further by starting a task force for Memorial Park consisting of members of the park board, veteran organizations and other members of the community. The committee has already done an Americans with Disabilities Act assessment of the park, looked at the usage of its pool and playground and examined the state of landscaping throughout the space, Morr said. “We’re making good progress,” he said. “The spotlight is kind of back on the park in a very positive way.” The committee plans to report back to the park board early next year with a five-year plan prioritizing the needs at Memorial Park, Morr said. However, one of the big

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issues facing the park, the grove of trees, has already been taken care of. “Actually it’s kind of cool what’s happened since [the public hearing]. I’ve had four calls from particularly veteran organizations [saying] that they want to help,” Morr said. One of those groups was Warrior Breed Motorcycle Club, which president and Memorial Park committee member Gary Perkey described as a “club with a mission” – to help veterans. The trees

“We came over and we participated in the public hearing and we saw how the public stepped up the way they did and supported the park, specifically the trees. Nobody wanted that to go away,” Perkey said. “There was another individual here that … said, this seems like something that really comes down your alley, and we were thinking the same thing.” Warrior Breed asked the city if they could fund the replacement of the 71 trees that needed replaced at

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Caring for aging monuments proves to be no small task

Memorial Grove (about 54 were surviving or had been replanted in 2002). Once they got the green light, the club set to work raising the approximately $30,000 necessary to make that goal a reality. “There was no doubt in my mind, I had no fears whatsoever that the public and businesses would step up and provide the money necessary to do the trees,” Perkey said. He was right – some of Allen County’s largest industries and union groups stepped up, allowing Warrior Breed to not only buy and plant the trees but to take their efforts a step further. “We’re not done yet: monuments have to be updated throughout the rest of the park; we’re creating a trust fund to take care of these trees for generations to come,” Perkey said. “I don’t want anybody to think that because we got to the goal of the trees, this effort is not done. There is still a lot of money to raise … I mean, there are monuments

Indiana Tech finds other site

After withdrawing its proposal to construct its new track and field complex at Memorial Park, Indiana Tech entered into an option-to-purchase agreement for the Donald Ross Golf Course at 7120 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne, according to a news release from Oct. 25. The university is “performing due diligence on the property to assess its full potential for use as the home of new Indiana Tech athletic facilities, including a new softball stadium and track and field complex,” the release states. The university is also considering leaving the front nine holes of the golf course open for public use, golf team practice and for management and operation learning opportunities for its students, according to the release.

here that don’t have heads on them.” Monuments

The monument Perkey is referring to is the Olen J. Pond Memorial. The statue was dedicated on Armistice Day in 1930 after funds were raised by Mrs. O.J. Pond and WWI veterans. Unfortunately, about 60 years later vandals stole the statue’s head, and it has never been replaced. Restoration of the limestone statue was already planned for 2018, including the return of its head, according to information provided by the Fort Wayne

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Central Ministries’ Bethlehem gets audio update

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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,”

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 country barn. Visitors will be able to

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Volunteers create scenes for the Living Nativity DriveThru for 2017, to be presented Dec. 1 and 2 at Central Ministries Chapel Ridge Campus.

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 Productions, Fort Wayne, with all talent from Central Ministries. “Bobbi and husband Perry Shull also add a little Bethlehem humor with road signs they created,” Soldner said in an email. “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.

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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. See HOST, Page A13

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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.

‘BEST CHRISTMAS’ ON LUERS STAGE Bishop Luers High

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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.

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TASK from Page A10 prevent corrosion, he said. The limestone, too ,needs to be cleaned properly and repaired from years of settling and everyday wear. “It’s not as easy as just washing them, it requires special attention,” Johnson said. “They’re works of art and you have to make sure you treat them that way.” In 2014, Conservation of Sculpture and Object Studio of Forest Park, Ill., was hired to restore the Major General Anthony Wayne Monument at Friemann Square, which was originally dedicated in 1918. “They have a patented method for restoring bronze sculptures,” Johnson said, adding the company had been on contract with the Chicago parks system. During that time, the city also did a needs assessment of other statues in its system and created a list of those in most need of repair. “We have dedicated money each year to put toward monument repair,” he said. Still, sometimes other needs take precedent. “The reason a lot of them are in this condition is often things like a roof with a hole or park drive with potholes can feel more imminent, typically those

Several monuments need work

This list, composed in 2014, lists the top nine monument needs in the Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department system, according to parks department officials. Monuments at Headwaters Park were not considered for this list because, at the time, the park was overseen by the Friends of Headwaters Park. Once the list has been completed the parks department will do another assessment for the next round of monument repairs. All cost estimates are approximate. 1. Philippine Gun Mount – Lawton Park: $24,800 (completed 2016)

rise to the top” of budget considerations, Johnson said.

Worth the costs?

Fort Wayne isn’t unique in facing the challenges of caring for aging monuments. In light of the 100th anniversary of the United States’ involvement in World War I, the United States World War I Centennial Commission has started a grant program, called 100 Cities, 100 Memorials, to give 100 cities up to $2,000 each in matching grants to restore their WWI monuments. Fort Wayne actually applied for one of these matching grants for Memorial Park, Morr said. The park was not among the

2. World War II Memorial – Hamilton Park: $25,000 3. Col. David Foster Memorial – East Swinney Park: $50,000 (plan to complete in 2017) 4. General Henry Lawton Memorial – Lakeside Park: $50,000 5. Olen J Pond Memorial – Memorial Park: $40,000 (plan to complete in 2018) 6. Perry A. Randall Monument – Swinney Park East: $35,000 7. Lawton Park Civil War Memorial – Lawton Park East: $100,000 8. Spanish War Monument – Swinney Park East: $40,000 9. Aquaduct Club Monument – Orff Park: $45,000 Total cost: $409,800

The connection between past and present isn’t lost on Perkey. As crews from Shade Trees Unlimited placed the new trees into the ground Oct. 28, Perkey explained how, thanks to blueprints from 1917, each tree was going back into the exact same place as its predecessor. And on Nov. 11, the city and Warrior Breed dedicated

first 50 selected for a grant but has been moved for consideration in the second round. Despite the hefty price tags to care for aging monuments and groves of trees, those involved believe it is worth it to honor those who created them and are remembered in these hallowed spaces. “At the time that all of these statues were commissioned there was money that was raised, sometimes by members of the community, to recognize certain people or events,” Johnson said. “It’s very important to recognize that previous work and recognize the importance of what each one stands for.”

HOST from Page A11 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. The Allen County Fairgrounds is supporting Cross Border Partners, and is asking visitors to donate new, unwrapped toys for needy children in the area.

those newly planted trees, much as the grove had been dedicated about 100 years before. In essence, Warrior Breed and the Parks Department were – and still are – working to bring Memorial Park back to the vision put out by the group that founded it 100 years ago. “To think back … almost exactly 100 years ago, this

park was given to the city, and there was, I assume, a committee formed at that time [to plan the park],” Perkey said. “And here we are, 100 years later, a committee doing the same thing again, having the same conversations and replanting the trees and still honoring them today … it’s a complete and 100 percent honor [to be a part of].”

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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.

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MORE EVENTS ON NEW CALENDAR

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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 compet-

itive 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.

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SHOW CHOIR, BAND EVENTS

The Carroll High School bands and show choir will perform a combined concert at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 15 and 16. Admission is $5 per person. The show is in the Large Auditorium of Carroll High School, 3301 Carroll Road. There will be a cookie walk both days. The Huntertown Lions Club and Carroll Band Boosters will host an all-you-can-eat fish and tenderloin fry before the Dec. 16 concert, from 4:30-7 p.m in the Carroll High School cafeteria, inside Door 13. Tickets can be purchased by calling (260) 414-6949 or emailing president@carrollbands. org. The cost is $10 per person, and proceeds will go to the Stand with the Band uniform campaign to buy new marching band uniforms.

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The 2018 IPFW Gene Marcus Piano Competition is open to pianists age 18 and younger living within 100 miles of Fort Wayne. Applications must be postmarked by Saturday, Dec. 16. First-round live auditions are Jan. 6 and 7, with finals on Saturday, Jan. 27. The competition awards cash prizes and camp scholarships. Get further details at ipfw.edu. The IPFW Gene Marcus Piano Camp and Festival will be June 10-15. Get details at ipfw.edu.

DOCUMENTARY ON FOOD WASTE

The Allen County Solid Waste District and Cinema Center will present Anthony Bourdain’s new documentary, “Wasted: The Story of Food Waste.” The documentary will be screened Dec. 1-3; showtimes had not been determined at deadline. The first showing will include a question-and-answer afterward pertaining to local food waste issues and solutions. Free tools and tips will be given out to help families reduce food waste and save money at home, along with information on how to participate in the larger scale reduction of food waste from farm to disposal. Visit cinemacenter.org for updates. In a statement, the ACSWD said 950,720 people in Indiana are struggling with hunger — and of them 301,990 are children. At the same time, Hoosiers waste 27-40 percent of all edible food. Cinema Center is at 437 E. Berry St., Fort Wayne.

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NIGHT from Page A1 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 Merry Christmas Wreath (I&M Power Center Plaza at Calhoun and Wayne streets) 7:15 p.m. — Botanical

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The Merry Christmas wreath will glow above I&M Plaza beginning at 7 p.m. on the Night of Lights.

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)

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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.

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CITY OF CHURCHES TOUR 2017

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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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Visitors take in the details of Trinity Episcopal Church during the 2016 City of Churches Tour. The Berry Street church also is participating in the 2017 tour.

of the pastors — had hoped. While Emanuel was unable to provide live music due to the renovation at the time, other churches, like Trinity Episcopal, did have live music. That also garnered rave reviews.

In fact, Schulz figures that some of the people who went on the tours went back to their own congregations and asked, “Hey, why aren’t we on this tour?” Five more churches are on the list this year.

Friday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m. Cost: Free Where: First Presbyterian Church, 300 W. Wayne St. Trinity English Lutheran Church, 450 W. Washington Blvd. Plymouth Congregational Church, 501 W. Berry St. Trinity Episcopal Church, 611 W. Berry St. St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 729 W. Washington Blvd. Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 917 W. Jefferson Blvd. First Missionary Church, 701 W. Rudisill Blvd. Peace Lutheran Church, 4900 Fairfield Ave. Redeemer Lutheran Church, 202 W. Rudisill Blvd. Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 3705 S. Anthony Blvd. Faith United Methodist, 207 E. Dewald St. Zion Lutheran Church, 2313 S. Hanna St. Shepherd of the City Lutheran Church, 1301 S. Anthony Blvd. Turner A.M.E. Chapel, 836 E. Jefferson Blvd. St. Mary Mother of God Catholic Church, 1101 Lafayette St. St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1126 S. Barr St. First Wayne Street United Methodist Church, 300 E. Wayne St. For a map of participating churches, visit City of Churches Tour on Facebook. For more information, call (260) 579-0447. See a photo tour of the 2016 City of Churches Tour at http://infortwayne. com/2016/12/13/city-churches-tour/

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FOOD from Page A1 weeks, Community Harvest was able to glean more than 40,000 pounds of produce for its more than 400 agencies, as well as its own Community Cupboard, farm wagon and Helping Hands programs. Those 20 tons of food have included peppers, squash, eggplant, pumpkins and more. Community Harvest 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.

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The United Methodist Women of Forest Park United Methodist Church prepare another batch of apple dumplings for the annual sale, which ended Nov. 4. This year’s fundraiser produced and sold about 1,300 apple dumplings over three days. All proceeds go to support missions. Forest Park U.M.C. is at 2100 Kentucky Ave., Fort Wayne.

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 and vegetables to the clients,” he said of the partnership. “That’s kind of our game plan, to buy local and also to give some fresh produce to the clients instead of just having canned goods. … We give out a lot of canned goods that are donated, which is great, but when you can give out fresh it’s more healthy. We’re just trying to do the right thing to give our clients fresh produce when its available.”

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About 5,000 pounds of pumpkins were collected in a couple hours at the Kurtz farm in New Haven to benefit Community Harvest Food Bank clients Oct. 25.

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NIGHT from Page A15 tunities 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

The History Center, 302 E. Berry St., with the market just behind the History Center, 5-9 p.m. 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

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.

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.

Christ Child Festival Nativity Lighting

Ross Building, West Main Street and Maiden Lane, 5:45 p.m. Free A lighted Nativity will be hung on the east side of the Ross building. Grand Wayne Convention Center Holiday Open House

Grand Wayne Convention 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. 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

Allen County Courthouse, 715 S. Calhoun St., 6:30-7:30 p.m. Warm up with hot cocoa while enjoying the Fort Wayne Children’s Choir Christmas Carols. 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 department store at the corner of Calhoun and Washington in 1937. In 2008, the wreath received a fresh coat of paint and all 8,500 light bulbs were replaced with energy-efficient LED bulbs, giving it a warmer, crisper glow. This marks the 30th year of this holiday season tradition. 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 Trinity Episcopal churches ring in unity to mark the beginning of the holidays downtown. Parkview Field Holiday Fireworks

Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St., 7:45 p.m. Free admission The downtown skyline will light up with a fireworks display set to favorite holiday music. 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. (The Downtown Improvement District provided this list of activities.)

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

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Road, Fort Wayne. $7 cover charge. DJ, cash bar and potluck carry-in. For more information, call Doug at (260) 704-3669.

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 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.

DEC. FRIDAY, DEC. 1

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

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FORT WAYNE AREA COMMUNITY BAND Tuesday, December 12th 7:30 pm IN CONCERT AT JOHN & RUTH RHINEHART MUSIC CENTER IPFW CAMPUS

Adults: $8 • Seniors: $7 • Students Under 18: Free IPFW Students Free with ID FREE PARKING IN GARAGE ACROSS FROM MUSIC CENTER

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.

SATURDAY, DEC. 2

“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,” “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,

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FRIDAY, DEC. 8

SATURDAY, DEC. 9

“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. Summit City Singers fall concert. Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza, 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,” “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” “March of the Christmas Children,” “Carol of the Bells” and other numbers related to children and Christmas. IPFW Honor Jazz weekend concert. Auer Performance Hall on the IPFW Campus. 5 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. The best area high school jazz students, IPFW students and the IPFW jazz faculty combine talents. 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.

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