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Discover Small-Town Winter Traditions in Marshall County Electric Works to Open in 2022 Treating Peripheral Neuropathy Make Better Use of Outdoor Spaces Tips for Choosing the Right Flooring

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In This Issue

Right in Our Region ...............................Cover & p. 16 Main Street Charm in Marshall County Your Health & Fitness ................................................11 Treating Peripheral Neuropathy Your Home ...............................................................13, 27 New Metal Roofing; Choose the Right Flooring Inspiration & Worship ................................................14 Got Loves Humility Your Community ..........................................................19 Electric Works Phase One Nears Completion Your Outdoor Living ...................................................21 How Make Better Use of Outdoor Spaces Your Family Fun ...........................................................28

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eterans Day is coming up, so let’s review what we know about it.

Armistice Day originated in 1919, one year after World War I hostilities ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month – Nov. 11. The name was later changed to Veterans Day (no apostrophe) in 1954 to recognize veterans of all U.S. armed forces, whether serving during war or peace, after “the war to end all wars” didn’t end all wars.

By contrast, Memorial Day (last Monday in May) is a time to honor those who lost their lives during military service to our nation.

Title 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations defines a veteran as “a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable.”

About 18 million U.S. veterans comprise 7 percent of our U.S. population of 329 million. The Veterans Administration estimates in 2021 that 5.9 million American veterans served during the Vietnam era and 7.8 million served in the Gulf War era, which spanned from August 1990 to present.

Gulf War veterans have the highest percentage of service-connected disability – 29 percent compared to 15 percent of all veterans – presumably because improved defense armor and battlefield medicine decreases the death rate among the critically wounded.

About 500,000 of our veterans served in the Korean War (1950-1953).

Only about 325,000 World War II veterans still live among us, and we’re losing them at a rate of about 550 per day.

Our last known World War I veteran died in 2011. Some veterans served in two or even three wars.

We’re more indebted to these souls than we can verbalize. But let’s try. Let’s make the effort to say “thank you” to the bravest among us and to advocate in public policy for the respect and care they’ve earned.

Have a good week! ❚ Janine Pumilia SL Editor

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Your Health & Fitness

How Peripheral Neuropathy Can Be Treated B y To n i R o c h a

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he Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that more than 20 million Americans suffer from peripheral neuropathy (PN), a condition that results from damage to nerve networks in the hands, feet, ankles and other parts of the body.

At Health N.O.W., 2146 State Road, Auburn, patients find relief from symptoms ranging from mild to disabling, including numbness, tingling, twitching, throbbing and stabbing pain.

They also avoid further damage that a lack of feeling can cause, including wounds to the feet that don’t heal, which could eventually lead to amputation.

“The symptoms can range Diabetes is the leading cause of peripheral neuropathy but other conditions can cause it as well. from that ‘pins and needles’ feelteamed with other appropriate soundwave electrical methods.” ing to severe pain,” explains Dr. David M. Gafken, DC. “DiaGafken describes the course as quite effective as compared betes is the No. 1 cause of PN.” to the medications usually prescribed to treat PN. Patients come into the center for a thorough assessment, “The drugs used to treat PN are high-powered and can have which includes family history, existing conditions and testing to significant side effects,” he explains. determine if they are candidates for chiropractic treatment coursGafken explains that the normal PN score for patients is 74. es.

“We had a woman whose PN score was 19 to 20 when she “Patients who fall inside certain ranges undergo testing came to the center,” Gafken says. “When her course of treatment to find where the source of the problem is,” Gafken explains. was complete, her score had improved to 60.”

“These can include a full metabolic workup, blood sugar/glucose Along with relief from the discomfort of PN, patients also reading (AIC), an evaluation of genetic components plus cigabenefit from improved sleep patterns, he says. rette and alcohol usage. Based on the results of these tests, we “After treatment, patients can walk better and more safearrive at a score which reflects the severity of the PN they are ly,” Gafken says. “This is vital because patients who cannot feel experiencing. Then we determine if they are good candidates for their feet are prone to falls and other situations in which they can a treatment course or if the nerve damage has progressed too far cut or damage the affected tissue. We can save them the loss of to treat effectively.” their toes and feet because the treatment course helps them get For patients who fall into the treatable score range, Gafken more efficient blood flow back into their feet and ankles.” says laser is one of the methods he uses. Laser therapy involves With improved capabilities, patients are better able to rethe use of low-level waves that can be set at one of four depths, sume or initiate exercise programs and enjoy participating in depending on how deep into the muscle and bone tissue the damsports without fear or discomfort, Gafken says. They can also age has occurred. Laser can successfully be used to increase work at their jobs and around the house and yard, a benefit that blood flow and repair nerve damage to the ankles and feet, hands directly improves their quality of life. and fingers, and other areas of the body.

“How active they are depends on their overall health and “One of the main areas we address is the lower spine, using age, but we want them to be as active as they can be without decompression therapy combined with laser treatment to reduce overdoing it,” Gafken concludes. inflammation, encourage stronger blood flow and to build new For more information on PN treatment, or to make an pathways to healthier nerve networks,” Gafken adds. “The deappointment, call (260) 920-8811. Learn more at seekhealthnow. compression course takes place over a six- to eight-week period, com. ❚ Tell them you saw it in ...

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Your Home & Garden

Metal Roofing: A Long-Term Solution

By Janine Pumilia

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f you like the idea of never having to think about your roof again, you may want to consider installing a metal roof that will outlive you and your children.

“The average grade asphalt roof has a lifespan of 15 to 20 years but with a metal roof, it’s one and done,” says Farbod Salman, marketing director for Shield Exteriors in Garrett, Ind. “This roof is never going to give you issues. And if your home passes down to your children, or you sell it to a new owner, they’ll never have issues either.”

The popularity of metal roofing has risen along with its aesthetic beauty and a better understanding of its value proposition, says Salman.

“A lot more people are installing metal roofing for its durability, but they also just really like the way it looks.”

Unlike the metal roofing of yesterday, most often The new styles of metal roofing are highly attractive as well as durable. associated with rural pole barns, today’s metal roofing comes in many colors and styles. with metal roofing because they understand its durability.

A Shield Exteriors metal roof offers high value because it’s It’s also an environmentally responsible choice since metal installed only once. The company offers a double lifetime acciis easily recycled; the average asphalt roof is made with galdent-free warranty, meaning the original owners are covered for lons of crude oil. Some 20 billion pounds of asphalt shingles are as long as they own the home and the next owners, or descendumped into landfills each year. dants if the home is passed to children, are covered for the duraShield Exteriors employs its own crew of trained, licensed tion of their ownership, too. installers. Once a homeowner decides to install a metal roof, a “There’s no small print in this guarantee and no limit to how home is measured down to the inch and roof panels are custom many times we’ll come to repair the roof if a storm causes a tree cut to fit the home. A metal roof may be installed over a layer of limb to fall on it or it gets damaged,” Salman explains. “This is existing shingles, depending on local building codes. how we’ve built our reputation for impeccable customer service.

Metal roofing can be installed on a new construction home We answer the phones seven days a week and never leave a cusif the walls are built, says Salman. Since careful measurement is tomer hanging. If a problem happens, we’re out there immedirequired, it can’t be ordered from a blueprint alone. ately to take care of it.”

Metal roofing is lighter in weight than a shingled roof but Many insurance companies offer a discount to homeowners more durable in every kind of weather event, he adds.

“The typical customer for a Shield Exteriors metal roof is someone who plans to stay in that home for a long time,” says Salman. “But in the event they do decide to put the home on the market, this kind of roof is definitely a selling point.”

Owners of homes at all price points are choosing metal roofing, says Salman.

Shield Exteriors installs all types of roofing and serves residential customers in northeast Indiana, Ohio and Michigan. It provides free estimates.

“Reliable customer service is the thing we’re very well known for,” says Salman. “That’s how we’ve built our reputation.”

Learn more by calling Shield Exteriors at (260) 818 6072 or stop in at 600 North Randolph, Garrett, Ind. ❚ Metal roofing from Shield Exteriors comes with a lifetime guarantee and more.

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Inspiration & Worship

Got Humility?

“God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” – James 4:6

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his easy-to-understand concept is among the most repeated in Scripture, but the toughest to internalize, given our culture. “Why shouldn’t we be proud of ourselves?” we think.

In truth, while beauty/money/talent etc. can be very good things, none of us would have anything at all without God. Life itself, and the very air we breathe, is a gift from God. Only by His incomprehensible will do we exist.

Therefore, grateful obedience to God, not pride in self, is our appropriate response. We’re the creation. Only God is the creator.

Human “pride” is nearly always a negative reference in scripture. Pride and a haughty spirit go before “a fall,” says Proverbs 16:18.

“When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom.” – Proverbs 11:2 No one has fallen further than Lucifer, who was the most beautiful angel in Heaven, before God cast him out. “Your heart was proud because of your beauty; you corrupted your wisdom for the sake of your splendor. I cast you to the ground ...” – Ezekiel 28:7 Lucifer even dared to compare himself with God. Most anything in which we take great pride soon becomes more important to us than God, and more important to us than the work He’s given us to do. Before we know it, our eyes are fixed on earthly things, rather than “things above.”

Jesus dealt with the stink of human arrogance when his 12 disciples argued among themselves about which of them was greatest.

He said: “If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all.” And he took a child and put him in the midst of them, and taking him in his arms, he said to them, “Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me, receives not me but Him who sent me.”

– Mark 9:33-37 Children had the least clout of anyone in Jesus’ society. To take up the cause of a child was to invite scorn, not social promotion. But that’s exactly what Jesus asks of us: That we lift up the weak, not ourselves, to please God. Paul advised: “Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. – Philippians 2: 3-4 Humility matters.

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Right in Our Region

Winter Delights in Marshall County

The town of Bremen will host its 41st Bremen Holy Walk this year on Dec. 3 and 4, featuring a live nativity.

By Janine Pumilia

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id you ever notice that most holiday made-for-TV movies are set in small-town America?

There’s a reason small-town living is exalted on film: It conveys charm, peace and a sense of community tradition that makes us feel good. And, each town has a unique identity that will never be confused with the ubiquitous strip malls of suburban living.

Marshall County, Ind., is a real-life stretch of scenic small towns strung together by winding roads just 90 miles west of Fort Wayne. As autumn winds down and holidays gear up, there are many reasons to make a weekend or daytrip to this idyllic region.

“The holidays are a special time of year, where friends and family gather to spend quality time together,” says Cori Humes, executive director of Visit Marshall County in Plymouth, Ind. “Marshall County is a special destination in the winter season.

We’re known for our quaint hospitality and local boutiques unique to our Main Street communities.”

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thing to bring the meaning of the season back into focus.

All Marshall County communities host annual tree lighting events to celebrate the start of the season. Cookies, hot cocoa, prizes and music are part of the fun and the City of Plymouth hosts a Christmas light show synchronized to holiday music through the month of December.

Here are some other special events taking place in Marshall County through the end of the year.

“On the Saturday after Thanksgiving, small businesses across the country celebrate Small Business Saturday, Marshall County included,” says Humes. “Special shopping offers abound and it’s the perfect way to support locally owned businesses while getting your holiday shopping done.”

Wander the quaint Main Street shops at your leisure and find gifts that are unique rather than cookie-cutter.

“Downtown Plymouth starts the holiday season with its annual Scavenger Hunt Nov. 26 and 27,” says Humes. “Join the fun and enter for your chance to win up to $250 in Discover Plymouth Downtown Dollars.”

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Right in Our Region Taking place both days from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Scavenger Hunt offers family fun and an enjoyable way to check gifts off of your list.

“The Town of Culver annually hosts its Holiday Hop on the first Saturday of December, this year on Dec. 4,” says Humes. Shop and dine at Culver businesses for an opportunity to win holiday shopping prizes.

The town of Bremen will host its 41st Bremen Holy Walk this year on Dec. 3 and 4.

“This is an outdoor event in which travelers go ‘to Bethlehem’ and witness a live reenactment of events surrounding the birth of Jesus. It attracts 3,000 to 4,000 guests over two days,” she says.

The variety of specialty shopping in Marshall County is impresfor colorful murals painted on barns, downtown businesses and in public spaces along Marshall County’s sive, from antique shops to art gal- Watch Barn Quilt Trail. leries.

“And the range of dining options in Marshall County might the United States Golf Academy and two Indiana National Golf surprise you,” says Humes. “Sure, there’s the roadside diner Club courses. There are also log cabins and cottages. with great pancakes and conversation, but there are also five-star While you’re driving through Marshall County, be sure to gourmet menus.” watch for colorful murals painted on barns, downtown businessOvernight accommodations range from bed & breakfasts to es and in public spaces along the county’s Barn Quilt Trail. Find hotels and resorts, including Swan Lake Resort, home to both a self-guided trail map at visitmarshallcounty.org.

Indiana’s first Dark-Sky Preserve is located at Potawatomi Wildlife Park in Marshall County, a haven for naturalists and stargazers alike.

For those who enjoy history, many discoveries await in this county that was organized in 1836 and named for Chief Justice John Marshall.

“There are some fantastic museums, for one thing, like the Marshall County Historical Society Museum or the Culver Academies Museum,” says Humes Who says daytrips and weekend stays are only for summertime?

Learn more about Marshall County and its special fall and winter events at visitmarshallMake holiday shopping fun again by choosing one-of-a-kind gifts in charming boutiques along small-town main streets in Marshall County. county.org. ❚ Tell them you saw it in ...

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Our Community

Electric Works to Open Next Year

By Peggy Werner

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ort Wayne’s former General Electric Company campus is being transformed into a modern-day mixed-use district called Electric Works that’s one of the largest projects of its kind in the Midwest and an important addition to Fort Wayne’s downtown. After five years of work, the countdown has begun toward opening the first phase next year.

“We’re almost 70 percent pre-leased on the west campus, which will be open to the public in about one year. Not all tenants will be in, but the buildings will be move-in ready,” says Jeff Kingsbury of Ancora, the lead developer of Electric Works. “We’ve been planning, putting together financing, and working with the community over the past five years to bring this project to life. We’re hoping it will be a center of gravity and a hub for innovation, energy, and culture for Northeast Indiana, while also being

an inspiration for future job growth and more.”

In 2017, RTM Ventures LLC, a partnership led by Ancora and based in Durham, NC, acquired the former General Electric manufacturing campus, which consists of 39 The 39-acre former General Electric manufacturing campus inacres and 18 historic buildings cludes 18 historic buildings with 1.2 million square feet of space. with 1.2 million square feet of retail, entertainment and other commuspace. The redevelopment of the GE camnity uses. pus and repurposing of its buildings and The $126 million second phase is grounds is a public/private partnership still in planning stages and will include between RTM Ventures and the City of 297 apartments, an early childhood learnFort Wayne. The property is within easy ing center, a fitness/wellness center, comwalking distance of the downtown and mercial space and a 1,141-space parking riverfront. garage.

The project is divided into numerous In June 2020, the Fort Wayne Comphases, the first having begun in January munity School Board approved a 10-year 2021 with an expected completion date in lease for the development of a new Scilate 2022. The $286 million first phase inence, Technology, Engineering, Art and cludes more than 700,000 square feet of Math high school (STEAM) at Electric space for offices, education, healthcare, Works, named Amp Lab. ❚

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Outdoor Living

Could Your Outdoor Spaces Be Better?

By Peggy Werner

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any of us have noticed that our outdoor spaces could use some improvement, but we’re not sure what to do.

That’s where W.A. Zimmer of Huntington, Ind., comes in. For 40 years, the company has been helping homeowners to make their outdoor spaces more comfortable year-round by installing maintenance-free, high-quality sunrooms, pergolas, patio covers and retractable awnings and screens.

“People usually have an idea of what they want, but they don’t know what we have to match their needs,” says Bill Zimmer, who owns the business with his wife, Marcia.

W.A. Zimmer takes responsibility for a whole project, start to finish, including obtaining permits when needed. If the products they build need servicing, they do that, too.

“One thing I learned right away is that everyone wants maintenance-free products,” says Zimmer. “We don’t build anything out of wood that needs paint and stain. We use grades of high-quality aluminum.”

The company evaluates trending products before offering them.

One of the newest products to impress the Zimmers is the Skyview roof – a whole roof or section of a roof made from tinted glass, made by Temo Sunrooms. It allows for light while providing a view

and protection from the elements.

“These roofs have taken the place of skylights,” says Zimmer. “They’ve been around for a couple years and I’ve been paying attention to see how they’re working out for people. Because people are happy with the results and they look awesome, we started offering the product this past year.”

Decades ago, most of the Zimmers’ business was building sunrooms. Today, sunroom construction is about 25 percent of the business. People are enhancing their patios and decks by adding shades, awnings and screens to make them more livable.

“Customers know that we do what we say we’re going to do and that brings them a lot of comfort.”

Learn more by calling (260) 3561621 or stop in at 1700 N. Broadway, Huntington, Ind. ❚

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Flooring Options Have Never Been Better

By Janine Pumilia

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hether you’re flooring a high-end home or a modest rental unit, there have never been better products on the market at all price points, says Krista Jones, co-owner of Select Flooring with her husband, Mike Jones.

“The technology now used to manufacture every kind of flooring has come such a long way,” says Jones. “Flooring is more attractive and easier to maintain than it used to be. And the variety of textures, styles and colors is just amazing.”

Hard surface flooring has trended upward for many years and vinyl luxury plank (VLP) is the most in demand.

“It’s very durable, easy to maintain, water-resistant, petfriendly and works with every kind of design,” says Jones. “Vinyl is also warmer and a little softer underfoot – easier on your body if you’re standing on your feet a long time while cooking etc. We’re seeing the owners of beautiful, high-end homes install vinyl plank throughout the whole home, everywhere except in the shower. Then they change out area rugs every four or five years and give rooms a whole new look.”

A sister product to LVP is LVT, luxury vinyl tile, which imitates the look of solid stone flooring. Anyone who’s ever installed or removed a grouted tile or stone floor understands the benefit of getting a stone look without the labor-intensive mess.

Using vinyl flooring throughout a home especially makes sense with today’s open-concept floor plans, where one room seamlessly flows into the next, notes Jones.

At its showroom in Kendallville, Ind., Select Flooring carries a wide variety of area rugs to top off hard-surface flooring.

It also employs a binding specialist who can size, cut, back and bind any kind of carpeting for your home.

“This is a nice alternative to area rugs,” Jones explains.

“New carpeting is beautiful and stain-proof and it can be more affordable to cut carpeting to the size you need instead of buying an area rug.”

Wall-to-wall carpeting is still favored by many people, especially in bedrooms.

“It’s nice to wake up and step onto soft, warm carpeting on cold mornings,” says Jones.

Real wood floors, both solid and engineered, also are in high demand. Each type offers benefits.

“Engineered wood looks exactly like solid hardwood because there’s a veneer of wood on the surface,” says Jones. “But underneath are criss-crossed layers of a highly compressed core that enables fibers to expand evenly in all directions with changes of humidity. Especially in a climate like Indiana, where we can experience all four seasons within one week, engineered wood is very practical.”

Hardwood is more inclined to develop cupping or gaps between boards with changes in humidity, but some people prefer it because it can be sanded down and refinished more times than engineered wood. The price points of each are comparable.

The beauty and durability of luxury vinyl plank flooring makes it popular.

As with other flooring types, the wide variety of wood products is really exciting, says Jones. “It’s not just the oak hardwood floor anymore. There are all sorts of wood species and stains to choose from.”

Mike Jones has nearly 40 years of experience in the home product industry and he and Krista opened Select Flooring 17 years ago. Krista says this is a wonderful era for designers like herself to be involved with home renovations.

“What’s really exciting to me is that, in the past five to seven years, the home has become more of a fashion statement. People are doing more fun, upbeat things and aren’t afraid to use bold colors or to make their rooms a reflection of who they are. This is easier than ever before to do because of the enormous selection of high-quality products now available.”

Along with flooring, Select Flooring carries cabinetry and hardware, countertops, tile, window treatments, accent furniture and lighting. It also has a reputation for designing custom bathroom showers. The store employs its own designers and installers for all products it sells.

“We have our own installers and they make all the difference,” Jones says. “The work they do is impeccable and I’m so proud that we have them on our team.”

A freshly updated home is not exclusively the domain of the well-heeled.

“With everything we carry, we have a variety of price points. For example, sheet vinyl flooring is at a low price point but is really attractive compared to how it once looked and the same holds true with laminate countertops. Good design is about knowing what you like, not just how much you spend,” she says.

As the parents of six children, the Joneses understand that most families have a limited budget for home projects.

“We know the value of a dollar and the work that goes into earning it,” says Jones. “We want our customers to get the most for their money. We have a great team of people working here and once we work with a customer, it’s like they become part of our extended family.”

Learn more by calling (260) 347-5565 or stop in at the showroom, 964 Harlash St., Kendallville, Ind. ❚

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Entertainment & Events

Pumpkin Path Through Sunday, Oct. 31. Enjoy interactive displays in this outdoor Exploration Garden, like photo ops and brain teasers that reveal a secret message along the way, plus mischievous garden gnomes. Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St. (260) 427-6440. Botanicalconservatory.org.

‘Anastasia’ Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m. In the romantic new musical from the Tony Award-winning creators of ‘Ragtime,’ this dazzling show transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of 1920s Paris. Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. (260) 424-6287, fwembassytheatre.org Fort Wayne Philharmonic: Aretha - A Tribute Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m. This concert features Capathia Jenkins and three-time Grammy Award nominee Ryan Shaw performing Aretha Franklin’s greatest hits. Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne.

(260) 424-6287, fwembassytheatre.org.

Visions of the Old West Garden Exhibit Through Nov. 14, daily except Mondays.

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Stroll down the main street of a not-quite Ghost Town, listen to rag-time tunes from the honkey-tonk saloon and appreciate the rugged beauty of cacti, succulents and wildflowers. Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St. (260) 4276440. Botanicalconservatory.org.

Jurassic Quest Nov. 26-28, Friday 3 p.m.-8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.-7 p.m. with timed entries. Experience what it was like to be among dinosaurs of all kinds. Jurassic Quest is the only interactive dinosaur event that has over 100 true to life-size animatronic dinosaurs designed in collaboration with leading paleontologists. This is expected to sell out.

Get tickets at Ticketmaster.com. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne, Ind., (260) 482-9502.

Science Central: Our Weakening Web Until Jan. 22, Thurs.-Sun. With displays, dioramas and interactive components that encourage hands-on learning, visitors learn about the ecological relationships that bind all life forms together. 1950 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne. ScienceCentral.org.

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Jurassic Quest features more than 100 true to life-size animatronic dinosaurs.

Nashville Thursdays 7-10 p.m. Free live music, country, bluegrass, Americana. Club Room, Clyde Theater.

Clydetheatre.com.

Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. thru October. 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne. Kidszoo.org.

Open Acoustic Jam Each second Tuesday, 5-8 p.m. at Sweetwater, 5501 US Hwy 30 West, Fort Wayne. All skill levels welcome. sweetwater.com. ❚

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