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Your Better Quality of Life Magazine • 95¢ • April 2021 • No. III

Hitting the Trails of Allen County What’s New at the Zoo? Navigating New Options in Flooring Could Your Outdoor Spaces be Better?

A Kitchen Remodel that Stands the Test of Time

Quality, Smart Products & Services for Your Home, Family, Health, & Entertainment!

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In This Issue

Right in Our Region ........................Cover & p. 16 Hitting the Trails in Allen County Your Community ...............................................11 What’s New at the Zoo? Your Outdoor Living .........................................13 Could Your Outdoor Spaces be Better?

Inspiration & Worship ......................................14 Who was Noah?

Your Home ..................................................13, 21 Navigating Today’s Flooring Options Your Health & Fitness ............................ .......... 23 Fitness Equipment as Good as the Club’s Your Kitchen ......................................................25 Think Long-Term with Your Kitchen Remodel Restaurant of the Week ................................... 26 Pizza King Your Family Fun ....................................... ......... 28

Publisher/Editor-in-Chief Bill Hughes Executive Editor/Web Editor Chris Linden Managing Editor Jermaine Pigee Editor Emeritus Janine Pumilia Multimedia Editor Sara Myers Graphics Director Samantha Behling Graphic Designer Ashley Smith Contributing Writers Peggy Werner General Sales Manager Brent Hughes Sales Manager Brad Hughes Fort Wayne General Manager Sherri Cassedy Advertising Sales Representatives Brian Hughes, Jeremy Jones, Nita Lasky Administration & Circulation Manager Lisa Hughes Distribution Kelly Fairbairn Published by Hughes Media Corp.

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A Stronger Region

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ere at Smart Living, we’re very thankful for the advertisers who support what we do. Sure, they keep us employed, but they also help us to strengthen the local economy. How? The short answer is that we help to level the playing field for locally owned businesses who can’t afford the juggernaut national mass media ad campaigns that big-box brands produce. We offer highly effective local blanket market coverage that local businesses can afford, only in the locations that matter to them.

We care about Mom & Pop and you should, too. Why? Because locally owned businesses tend to keep a much higher percentage of money circulating in our community. About 80 cents on every dollar spent at a big-box store or chain restaurant immediately heads for a national headquarters in another state. Mom & Pop also tend to be better employers and more engaged with and supportive of our community, sponsoring things like Little League teams and civic events.

Cities across America lost much of their local identity when chains began replacing locally owned businesses. Then the rise of online shopping further injured brick-and-mortar stores. The end result for many U.S. cities is a weaker local identity, a cookie-cutter ambiance, weakened downtowns and fewer local entrepreneurs earning a living or providing jobs. Fort Wayne is fortunate to have many strong, locally owned businesses and we want to keep it that way!

In recent years, many people have recognized “buying local” as better for our economy, our environment and our quality of life.

We’re not trying to turn back the clock, but we are passionate about what’s original and unique to our community. We crave food that’s locally grown, ideas that are locally born and gathering places unique to the Fort Wayne region.

By doing business with the folks who support this magazine, you really are making our region stronger in important ways.

Enjoy your week! ❚ Sherri Cassedy General Manager

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Our Community

See What’s New at the Fort Wayne Zoo! B y Pe g g y We r n e r

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he Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is no longer in hibernation.

The zoo opened April 24, with face coverings encouraged and social distancing in effect for the time being, says Bonnie Kemp, director of communication.

“We know kids learn more and remember more when they’re actively involved and it gives them information and inspiration as to why it’s important to care for animals and all living things in the natural world,” Kemp says.

The non-profit organization on 40 acres exists to connect kids and animals, to strengthen families, and to inspire people to care about and be involved with animal conservation, Kemp says.

Last year’s zoo opening was delayed by two months and crowd capacity was limited. This year, activities are planned, camp registration is underway, there are newborn animals to see and the zoo is resuming plans for expansion.

There are many opportunities to touch or feed animals at interactive stations and to take rides in every area of the zoo, which includes the Central Zoo, African Journey, Australian Adventure and Indonesian Rain Forest.

Since the zoo was last open, giraffes, monkeys and kangaroos have given birth and more births are anticipated. As the animals expand their families, the zoo is also planning some expansions.

“COVID-19 delayed our planning and we’re still a couple years off, but we’re looking to update and enlarge some animal exhibit areas at the zoo,” says Kemp. “We’re always looking at ways to better care for our animals.”

The animals are in good hands every day, even when the zoo is closed in winter or for special reasons like the pandemic, says Kemp.

How can one not be impressed and awed by this face?

Children enjoy feeding stingrays and other zoo animals.

Several special activities are coming up soon.

The Zoofari fundraiser will be from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. June 10. Guests 21 and older will have the chance to sample food, beer and wine from more than 50 regional establishments as they stroll the zoo and enjoy music from local bands.

Advanced tickets are required; the zoo is closed to the public on June 10.

Registration has opened for Kids for Nature eightweek summer camp for ages 4 to 12. The camp will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays June 7 through July 23.

Campers will explore the zoo, visit friendly animals, meet zookeepers and get behind-the-scenes peeks at what goes on at the zoo, such as preparing food to feed the animals.

All programs require advanced registration and openings are limited, so register early online at kidszoo.org.

Kids for Nature Play Day is June 2. The all-day event encourages kids to spend time outside and teaches families how easy it can be to explore nature in their own backyards.

For more information, tickets and registration, go to kidszoo.org. ❚

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Outdoor Living

Could Your Outdoor Spaces Be Better?

By Peggy Werner

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andemic restrictions have made us realize, more than ever, just how important outdoor spaces are to our enjoyment of our homes. Many of us have also noticed our spaces could use some improvement, but we’re not sure how to get started.

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, highquality sunrooms, pergolas, patio covers and retractable awnings and screens.

“People usually have an idea of what they want, but they don’t Homeowners enjoy the option of sun or shade from the Skyview patio cover and pergola installed by W.A. Zimmer. know what we have to match results and they look awesome, we started offering the product their needs,” says Bill Zimmer, who owns the business with his this past year.” wife, Marcia.

Decades ago, most of the Zimmers’ business was building W.A. Zimmer takes responsibility for a whole project, start sunrooms. Today, sunroom construction is about 25 percent of to finish, including obtaining permits when needed. If the prodthe business. People are enhancing their patios and decks by ucts they build need servicing, they do that, too. adding shades, awnings and screens to make them more livable.

“One thing I learned right away is that everyone wants mainSince 1983, the Zimmers have purchased about 75 percent tenance-free products,” says Zimmer. “We don’t build anything of their materials from Temo Sunrooms, the largest sunroom and out of wood that needs paint and stain. We use grades of highpatio product manufacturer in the United States. quality aluminum.”

Zimmer’s first job out of high school was at a home imThe company evaluates trending products before offering provement center. There, he learned that helping people to make them to customers. their homes more enjoyable was what he wanted to do with his One of the newest products to impress the Zimmers is the life. He opened his own business and relocated it in the midSkyview roof – a whole roof or section of a roof made from tint1990s to the present address. The 3,500-square-foot showroom ed glass, made by Temo has displays set up indoors and outdoors so customers can see Sunrooms of Michigan. how structures will look at any time of the year.

It allows for light while A 5,000 square-foot warehouse stores bulk supplies to help providing a view and Zimmer cut wait times and cost for customers. protection from the eleA second showroom is planned for South Bend, Ind., and ments. will have its own sales staff and installation crew.

“These roofs have Sales Manager Ryan Lemon, the Zimmers’ son-in-law, will taken the place of skyone day take over the business when the Zimmers retire. This lights,” says Zimmer. succession plan will ensure customers enjoy the same quality “They’ve been around for of products and services they’ve come to expect, Zimmer says. a couple years and I’ve “Customers know that we do what we say we’re going to do been paying attention to and that brings them a lot of comfort.” see how they’re working Learn more by calling (260) 356-1621 or stop in at 1700 N. out for people. Because Bill and Marcia Zimmer and family Broadway, Huntington, Ind. ❚ people are happy with the Tell them you saw it in ...

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Inspiration & Worship

Who Was Noah?

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ost of us know something about Noah. He’s a prophet revered by Christians, Jews and Muslims alike.

Russell Crowe and Hollywood aside, who was he? The Old Testament tells us Noah lived with faith in God at a time when evil-doing was the norm.

Noah was a 10th generation descendant of Adam. He lived long before Israel came into existence and long before God gave His law to people via Moses. Noah’s name is said to mean “relief” or “rest.”

Noah is best known for the flood narrative. In brief: People had grown ever more evil and God decided to wipe them from the world. He made an exception for Noah, who “walked with God” like his great grandfather Enoch had. Noah obeyed God’s detailed instructions on how to build a large boat and save a remnant of animals.

He and his wife, with their three sons and sons’ wives, lived on the ark more than a year during a great flood.

A dove Noah releases from the ark returns with an olive branch, signifying that dry land exists once more and the ark lodges in the Ararat mountains (near today’s eastern Turkey).

“I establish my covenant with you: Never again will all life be cut off by the waters of a flood; never again will there be a flood to destroy the earth,” God says in Genesis 9:11. He forms a rainbow as a reminder of that promise.

Many Christians believe the flood represents judgment, the ark grace; and that the ark’s single door represents one pathway to God’s grace: Jesus Christ.

Noah is mentioned elsewhere in the Bible by Ezekiel (Ezekiel 14:14), Jesus (Matthew 24:37-38), Peter (2 Peter 2:5), and in Hebrews 11, “the believer’s hall of fame.” “ It was by faith that Noah built a large boat to save his family from the flood. He obeyed God, who warned him about things that had never happened before.” – Hebrews 11:7a God values loving obedience. His grace provides a way through impossible circumstances when we choose to place our faith in Him. ❚ This is part of a series about major figures of the Bible.

– Janine Pumilia

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Right in Our Region

Local Trails Seeing Plenty of Users

People of all ages enjoy the 124 miles of trails in Allen County and usage is up 50 percent compared to a year ago.

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ort Wayne Trails has a long history of connecting people and multi-purpose paths to enrich the quality of life in Allen County and usage of the trail system is at an all-time high.

Fort Wayne Trails Executive Director Megan McClellan says trail usage is up 50 percent compared to this time last year and projects are always underway to extend and enhance the 124 miles of trail in Allen County.

“We do predict our trail usage will remain high. When people were in lockdown, they had nowhere else to go, but they continue to use the trails because they’ve discovered the joy of being outside,” she says.

She backs up her claim by noting that since gyms opened, trail usage has remained high and bike shops are reporting record sales.

“People are using bikes for recreation and to commute and they have realized it’s not that difficult and they actually like it.

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outdoors and they won’t give it up,” she says.

For decades, there’s been a focus on developing an extensive trail system in the county. To help people identify and navigate trails, the organization updates a map yearly. The 2021 issue is currently at the printer and will soon be available at trailfriendly businesses and kiosks, she says.

“Most everybody living in our county is within walking distance to a trail, but they may not even know it,” she says.

Multi-use trails are ideal for activities such as bicycling, hiking, nature study, jogging, rollerblading or just going for a leisurely walk. They offer natural vistas and scenic overlooks within an urban environment.

Helping people to know where the trails are, how they’re connected, and where they are in relation to other trails is the goal of a newly developed app called Fort Wayne Trails. From the app menu, selections can be made to show existing trails, planned trails, bike lanes and routes, trailhead parking, and trail-

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Right in Our Region friendly businesses where you can use restrooms, get water or get a free cookie or ice cream cone as you travel along the trails.

The app doesn’t allow you to plan a route, but the organization is working on developing that capability, McClellan says.

Fort Wayne Trails, Inc. is a non-profit organization that was developed in 2011 when three local trail groups merged.

Those groups included The Rivergreenway Consortium, which was Many folks discovered the joy of being outdoors during the pandemic. organized in the 1970s and An upcoming seasonal event is the annual Trek the Trails, worked with the city to develop trails along local rivers. Aboite a family-friendly bike ride at 6 p.m. every Tuesday, beginning New Trails began in the early 2000s as a response to the lack of April 27 at different locations each week. The ride is a pedestrian and bicycle facilities in the southwest suburban area collaborative effort with the City of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne of the county and Northwest Allen Trails also began at the same Trails, Summit City Bicycles and Fitness, and Three Rivers Velo time with a focus on areas north and northwest of downtown Fort Sport. Most rides are about eight miles long and the average Wayne. speed is 10-12 miles per hour. This is a “no one left behind” The coming together of the groups for trail enthusiasts led to ride and families are welcome. A second lap is offered most a united focus and vision for working with municipal, business, evenings for those who want a longer ride. Staff from Summit and other community members to develop a county-wide trail City Bicycles and Fitness, the event sponsor, will be on hand to system. change flat tires and make minor bike repairs. Pre-registration “All of the trail groups were competing for the same funding, is not required, but gives participants a chance to win a new so they came together 10 years ago to be a unified force. Allen bicycle at the end of the season. For more information about the County has a lot of support for trails from all the cities, including event and a schedule of ride locations, call Fort Wayne Trails at one trail manager in Fort Wayne Public Works Department and (260) 969-0079, email info@fwtrails.org, or go to the website another person who works part time on trails in the county,” she fwtrails.org. /events/trekthetrails. says.

Some of the current trail development projects beginning as early as this summer include extending the Pufferbelly Trail from Life Bridge Church to Fitch Road, and from Washington Center Road to Ice Way building, which will connect 30 miles of trail; extending Union Chapel Trail from Corbin Road to Auburn Road; and expanding Carroll Road Trail from Pathway Church to the Pufferbelly Trail. This project will complete a 115-mile trail. Funding is still needed for the Union Chapel Trail and part of the Pufferbelly Trail.

For more information on trails, go to FWTrails.org. ❚

The merging of three trails advocate groups 10 years ago led to a unified focus and vision.

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Your Home & Garden

How to Navigate Today’s Flooring Options

Beautiful, durable luxury vinyl planks or tiles that imitate hardwood or stone are wildly popular for good reason, but be sure to do your homework before buying any kind of flooring. An educated sales professional can make this much easier.

B y Pe g g y We r n e r ecent advances in flooring technology allow consumers to find just the right look they want at the quality and price point they need. Having so many options can be confusing, however, and all flooring is not equal, no matter how good it looks.

An educated salesperson can make all the difference between a frustrating or successful shopping experience as you navigate the many industry and marketing terms in the world of flooring.

“The flooring industry has come a long way and there’s a lot to know,” says Brittany Brouer, marketing director at Van’s Home Center in Auburn, Ind. “At our store, each customer is greeted by an educated and helpful salesperson who is with you the whole time.”

For example, although a manufacturer might state a type of flooring is waterproof, that may not mean it’s able to withstand a flooded basement. A consumer needs to understand its specific properties before buying.

“If you go somewhere thinking you’re getting a good deal on flooring that’s 99 cents a square foot, it may not be engineered to do what you want it to do,” says Brouer. “It’s important to know if the warranty is for a lifetime or a few years and if there’s a pet protection warranty. The guarantees indicate the quality of the floor.”

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Also, many warranties are not enforceable unless a product is professionally installed, something that should give pause to do-it-yourselfers who buy cheap flooring from chain stores.

A leading trend today is the wide array of low-maintenance luxury vinyl products made to look like hardwood planks (LVP) or natural stone tile (LVT).

Beveled edges, detailed grooves and excellent graining details make today’s hardwood look-alikes difficult to distinguish from more expensive engineered or solid hardwood.

Good quality luxury vinyl tile (LVT) gives the appearance of stone or marble, but resists moisture, stains and scratches. It won’t crack or dent, either. Homes in all price points are making good use of the attractive new vinyl products.

A locally-owned family business, Van’s Home Center opened in 1973 and has expanded from a 1,500 square-foot store to a 75,000 square-foot “one stop” showroom for the home.

Along with flooring, it sells appliances, furniture, mattresses, cabinetry, countertops and much more, says Brouer.

“We’re large enough to compete with big-box stores and we price competitively.”

Visit the store at 106 Peckhart Court, Auburn, Ind., or call (260) 927-8267 to learn more. ❚

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Your Healthy Recipe

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healthful diet is key to heart health and our kitchens are full of foods that can help us.

For example, decades of research shows that each 8-oz. serving of 100 percent orange juice is packed with key nutrients and valuable plant compounds which can help to lower blood pressure and other risk factors for heart disease.

Consider these additional heart health benefits of 100 percent orange juice: • While many people associate vitamin C with its ability to help promote a healthy immune system, it’s also been shown to support cardiovascular health.

• In several research studies, higher intakes of the flavonoids typically found in citrus were associated with reduced risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke.

• One 8-oz. serving of 100 percent orange juice provides 10 percent of the daily value of potassium, an electrolyte that helps maintain fluid balance affecting blood pressure.

• Some studies found folate and vitamin B6, both water-soluble vitamins found in orange juice, may help protect against heart disease by lowering homocysteine levels in the blood, an amino acid believed to cause damage to the arteries and increase the risk of blood clots when elevated.

You can add the heart health benefits of 100 percent orange juice to your diet with the powerfully nutritious punch of Orange Juice Shrimp Quinoa Bowls, the perfect mixture of textures with tangy, spicy and sweet flavors. Or start the day strong with a Florida Sunshine Grapefruit Smoothie for a breakfast beverage that requires just a few minutes of prep and blending. Find more heart healthy inspiration at floridacitrus.org.

Orange Juice Shrimp Quinoa Bowls

Servings: 2 2 cups water 1 cup quinoa 1 cup Florida Orange Juice 1 TB hot sauce 1 TB honey TB soy sauce 1 TB vegetable oil, divided 6 TB lime juice 2 1 TB white miso 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 1/8 bell pepper, diced 1 English cucumber, sliced into 1 half moons scallions, sliced 3 1 avocado, sliced tsp. sesame seeds 1 2 TB cilantro, chopped

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In pot, bring water to boil. Add quinoa, reduce to simmer, cover and cook 15 minutes. Fluff with fork.

In bowl, whisk orange juice, hot sauce, honey, soy sauce, 4 TB vegetable oil, lime juice and miso. Remove half and set aside.

Add shrimp to remaining half and marinate 15 minutes.

Heat large skillet over medium-high heat and add remaining oil.

Season shrimp with salt and pepper then add shrimp to wok and saute, cooking approximately 2 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.

Place 1/2 cup quinoa in bowl and top with bell pepper, cucumber, scallions, avocado and shrimp.

Drizzle with dressing that was set aside and garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro.

Florida Sunshine Grapefruit Smoothie

Servings: 1 1 cup Florida Orange Juice 1/2 cup Florida Grapefruit Juice 1 ripe banana 1/2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract In blender, blend orange juice, grapefruit juice, banana, yogurt and vanilla extract until smooth. Serve immediately. ❚ (Source: Family Features)

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Your Kitchen

Kitchen Remodels That Age Gracefully

By Janine Pumilia

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major kitchen remodel can make your home more enjoyable and increase its resale value, but it’s probably not something you want to undertake often. That’s why choosing cabinets with staying power makes good sense, says Dana Knueve, a designer at Trinity Kitchen, Bath & Lighting, in New Haven, Ind. “It’s fine to have a kitchen that’s themed, but you want to express that theme with accent items, not foundational pieces like cabinets,” says Knueve.

“It’s much easier to change out a backsplash or even a countertop later when trends change.”

White-painted cabinets in a simple style like Shaker are timeless, she says.

“About half of our customers choose painted cabinets – mostly shades of white – and about half choose stained wood,” she says. “The most popular wood species is maple, which has a fine grain that’s Cabinetry is the most costly item in most kitchen remodels. Choosing a classic style that won’t feel not busy. Stains are nice, medium-brown outdated in a few years is wise. You can always update smaller items later to keep up with trends. tones, not extremely dark or light.”

Quality of construction and selection, he says.

A clean cabinet style never has to compete with a lively At higher price points, dovetailed joints, thicker sidewalls backsplash or countertop. and features like soft-close drawers are used.

“Light, airy and simple are the key words right now, and “A lower price point may offer you fewer color options in the more windows, the better,” says Knueve. “But that doesn’t a particular door style, whereas a more expensive line will ofmean there’s no pizzazz. People find lots of ways to add their fer any color on the Sherwin Williams color wheel,” explains own splash of personality and color.”

Walsh. “We have products that fit into a budget and those which It’s worth noting that doors are the most expensive part offer every option.” of cabinetry.

Trinity sells quartz, granite, solid surface, laminate and “By changing the style of the door in a kitchen design, you butcher block countertops. can save hundreds if not thousands of dollars and still have “We sell more quartz and granite than anything else,” says the features you want, like Walsh. “Granite is a natural stone and each slab is one-of-a-kind. a built-in trash can or rollYou can see and select your slab. If there are certain features outs,” says Knueve. you’d like to see in your island, for example, we can position the Today, black hardware top to highlight those attributes. Periodically, you seal granite by is popular. Placing two largspraying polish over it and wiping it down with a cloth.” er pendant lights over an isQuartz is man-made from crushed stone, is non-porous and land, rather than three smallpractically maintenance-free. er ones, is also on trend.

“All of the countertops we sell today look great and are Trinity carries cabinetry durable,” says Walsh. “It’s just a matter of what you like best.” in price points ranging from Trinity Kitchen, Bath & Lighting has been locally owned mid-level low to mid-levsince it opened in 1958. el high, says Kevin Walsh, Learn more by calling (260) 493-2574 or stop in at the owner.

What’s the differBeauty and function are equally showroom, 11034 Lincoln Highway East. ❚ ence? important to a good kitchen design.

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Your Fun

Entertainment & Events

Mother’s Day Online Plant Sale April 29-May 4; pick-up May 7-9 & 13-16.

More than 700 varieties of plants are available, including herbs, vegetable starts, flowering perennials and native plants, as well as a host of annuals, mixed containers, hanging baskets, houseplants and bonsai; also potting soil and seed packets. Shop.botanicalconservatory.org. (206) 427-6440, Botanical Conservatory, Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne Parks, fortwayneparks.org.

Lucky Duck Children’s Consignment Sale April 30-May 2, Fri. 4:30-9 p.m., Sat. 5-9 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 35,000 square feet of high quality, well-organized items. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, (260) 482-9502, memorialcoliseum.com.

Junk Yard Band No Cover and Kitchen will be open. Come in in for a great night of music and fun! Large dance floor to cut a rug! American Legion Post 296 Fort Wayne, 130 West Tillman, Fort Wayne.

‘The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe’ Sun. May 2, 2 p.m. Fort Wayne Youtheatre invites you to join Peter, Edmund, Susan and

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Lucy as they travel to the magical world of Narnia. Embassy Theatre, 125 W Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne.

Nature Banners Thru May 30, Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. noon-4 p.m. Explore conservation topics including bees, wolves, tigers, sharks and coral reefs, using colorful banners. Tickets online. Science Central, 1950 N. Clinton St., (260) 424-2400, sciencecentral.org.

Komets Games The Fort Wayne Komets have unveiled their 2021 schedule. Games take place on weekends and select Tuesdays and Wednesdays through June 5. See website for dates. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., (260) 482-9502, komets.com.

Zoofari Tickets Go on Sale May 3 On June 10, SYM Financial Advisors presents “Zoofari: Brews, Bites, & Beasts,” a WILD fundraising event on June 10 that offers guests aged 21 and older the chance to sample delicious bites and beverages from 50 regional establishments all while enjoying live music and connecting with the zoo’s 1,400 animals.

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Many local outdoor farmers markets begin in May, including the Ft. Wayne Farmers Market pictured here. Go to VisitFortWayne.com to find a complete list of locations and times.

VIP Early Admission tickets are $165 and offer admission at 5:30 p.m. and fewer lines.

General Admission tickets are $85 and allow admission any time after 6:30 p.m. Learn more at development@kidszoo.org or call (260) 427-2040.

Lost Man Blues Thru June 13, Jon Schueler’s Art and War exhibition encompasses his experiences during World War II when he served as a navigator in the U.S. Army Air Corp. Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Fort Wayne, (260) 422-96467, fwmoa.org. ❚

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