Frugal Fort Wayne: Fort Wayne, Indiana Events

SPECIAL EVENTS 9/16-9/22
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

Nappanee Apple Festival: Craft booths, carnival, food and entertainment in downtown Nappanee.
Black Baseball in Indiana: Documentary featuring archival photographs and video footage, plus interviews with historians and players, Fort Wayne Museum of Art at 6 p.m. Free.
Middlebury Fall Festival: Farmers market, local artisans and crafters, homemade foods and contests, entertainment, classic car cruise-in and antique tractor display in downtown Middlebury.
Constituting the Constitution: A lecture by Dr. Michael Rosano examining the U.S. founders' understanding of the basic principles, problems and solutions of free and republican government as established by the Constitution at Brookside Ballroom, University of Saint Francis at 1pm. 399-7700x8131

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

Nappanee Apple Festival: Craft booths, carnival, food and entertainment in downtown Nappanee.
Middlebury Fall Festival: Farmers market, local artisans and crafters, homemade foods and contests, entertainment, classic car cruise-in and antique tractor display in downtown Middlebury.
4th Annual Canoe Clean Up: Spend a fun day with family and friends on the river cleaning up and educating yourself. For free canoe rental bring ID to Fort Wayne Outfitters Bike Depot.
Fall Harvest Days: Seasonal decorations, a harvest market and seasonal demonstrations at Amish Acres, Nappanee, daily, Sept. 17- Oct. 31. Free.
Harvest Fest: A festival set during the early 20th century in Albion.
Johnny Appleseed Festival: A celebration of the pioneer spirit of Johnny Appleseed with demonstrations, music and food at Johnny Appleseed Park.
Outside Showcase: Dancing at American Style Ballroom, free.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

Nappanee Apple Festival: Craft booths, carnival, food and entertainment in downtown Nappanee.
Harvest Fest: A festival set during the early 20th century in Albion.
Johnny Appleseed Festival: A celebration of the pioneer spirit of Johnny Appleseed with demonstrations, music and food at Johnny Appleseed Park.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

Constitution Day: A free panel discussion titled "Personal Freedoms in a Post 9/11 World" in Neff Hall, Room 101, IPFW 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

Hispanic Heritage Panel Discussion: Panelists will share the experiences that led them to become involved in community affairs and discuss the development of cross-cultural alliances in Walb Union Ballroom, IPFW at 1:15 p.m. Free, 481-6847.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

Get to Work Lecture: A lecture by author Linda Hirshman about her book telling women to pursue and stick with a career rather than accept traditional notions of femininity at Neff Hall, Room 101, IPFW at 7:30 pm. Free, 481-6895.
Teaching the iGeneration: Because Digital Writing Matters: Digital writing expert, Troy Hicks, speaks at Kettler Hall, Room G-46, IPFW at 7 pm. Free, 481-6074.

SEPTEMBER 20-24

RECURRING EVENTS

Georgetown Bowl Farmers Market:Tuesdays from noon – 7pm enjoy a farmers market inside Georgetown Bowl to find handmade crafts, jewelry and baked goods.Special activities for children are featured each month.
Toddler Tuesdays: Enjoy a free event every Tuesday at 11 am at Jeffersone Pointe for your tots ages 2-5.
Product Demonstrations:Free at Willimas-Sonoma at 11 am.
Barnes & Noble Writing Group and Booklovers Book Group:Weekly writing group with New York Times bestselling author Shirley Jump every third Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Moser Park Preschool Programs: Discover the joy of outdoor activities from 10a -10:45a.

Naturalist Hour at Moser Park: Programs for school aged children and teens from 5:30p - 6:30p.

Botanical Conservatory $1 Nights:First Thursday of the month, 5-8 pm.$1 admission for all adults, babies and up to age two are still free.
Product Demonstrations:Free at Willimas-Sonoma at 11 am.
Trail Trekkers: Hikes with naturalists and volunteers at Fox Island County Park, 1-3 p.m. first Thursday of every month.
Barnes & Noble Writing Group and Booklovers Book Group: Weekly book discussion club with New York Times bestselling author Shirley Jump, every third Thursday at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble-Jefferson Pointe.
No Fences Aloud: A free open mic night for writers, particularly in the genres of short stories and poetry, every first Thursday at 7 p.m., at the Bean Cafe and Teahouse. Call 420-5000 for more details.
Rolling Classic Car Club Cruise-Ins: A free gathering of classic car enthusiasts coinciding with the Georgetoswn Square Farmers Market. 5:30 p.m.-dark Thursdays thru Oct. 13. 749-0461.

Cooking Technique Classes:Free at Williams-Sonoma in Jefferson Pointe.
Moser Park Sunday Funday: Crafts, activities, hikes, games and fun from 1:30p - 2:30p.

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