Local Farmer's Markets

Barr Street Market

Corner Wayne & Barr Streets, Fort Wayne 46802 Saturdays:  9am to 1pm from July 7 to Sept 15

Country Garden & Farm Market
14110 U.S. Hwy. 24 West, Roanoke 46783

(CSA program)

East State Village:  Tecumseh Branch Library
260-312-0661

Sundays:  Noon to 4pm from June 10 to October 24

Georgetown Bowl Indoor Farmers’ Market
6770 East State Blvd, Fort Wayne 46815
Tuesdays:  Noon to 7pm, year round

Georgetown Square Farmers Market
 June 14 to Sept 13 from 4 to 7p

Graber Organic Farms
U-Pick Berries & CSA - CertifiedOrganic

26409 Springfield Ctr Rd, Harlan 46743

260-710-5656

Hardy’s Farm Market
4525 Knoll Road, Fort Wayne 46809

260-747-4644

Mondays through Saturdays:  9am to 6pm

Historic W Main St. Farmers’ Market
1936 W Main St, Fort Wayne 46802

Fridays:  3 to 8pm

Kurtz Enterprises
14212 State Road 37 E,  New Haven 46774
260-657-581
July—December

North Leo Mennonite Church Community Gdns & Market:  The Convivium
Free WIFI, scripts SNAP & WIC Vouchers
State Road 1, Leo 46765
260-627-6467Saturdays:  9am to 1pm from June to August


Leo Farmers Market
Riverside Gardens in Leo
June 12-September 4 from 2:00-6:00


Salomon Farm Market
817 W DuPont Rd, Fort Wayne 46818

Wednesdays:  4 to 7pm from June 13 to Sept 26

Schmucker’s Produce Market
12815 Doty Road, New Haven 46774

Monday through Saturday:  9am to 5pm

Southside Market:  Fresh Farm Produce
3300 Warsaw Street, Fort Wayne 46806

Saturdays:  7am to 1pm from Easter through mid-December

Towne House Retirement Ctr
2209 St Joe Center Rd, Fort Wayne 46825 Outside around the Fountain
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 3 to 6 pm from June to August

New Haven: Parents Stay, Kids Play

New Haven Parks & Rec is offering a free program called Parents Stay, Kids Play.  Head to the New Haven Park Center on the second and fourth Monday of the month from 10-11:30 am to give your 18 month to 5 year old children a chance to play.  They have some play items and a big open space.  A parent must stay with the child.  The next meeting is Monday, January 23rd.

Free United Way Community Education Classes

This information from UnitedWayAllenCounty.org.

Date Topic

January 18, 2012 Youth Suicide Prevention

Speaker: Mind over Matters: Leroy Jackson Jr.

January 25 Income Distribution & Where are the Jobs?

Speakers: Mark Crouch & Tom Lewandowski

February 1 Aging & In-Home Services: Services Provided by the Agency and Changes in Medicaid & Medicare

Speaker: Diana Guzman

February 8 Estate planning for folks who do not have an estate plan

Speaker: Attorney Keith Huffman

February 15 Inclusion & Innovation

Speaker: Dr. Ruby Cain

February 22 Vincent Village, Inc.: Homelessness, shelters and services

Speaker: Marty Kocks-Hamrich

 

Anyone attending at least four of the six classes will receive a certificate.

Fort Wayne, Indiana Events

SPECIAL EVENTS 12/9-12/15
Courtesy of http://www.whatzup.com/

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9

• Horse Drawn Wagon Rides:  Ride around downtown Angola 5-8pm.
• Polar Express Storytime:  A free, special Polar Express party with a reading of the holiday classic, hot chocolate and cookies at 7pm. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas at Barnes & Noble, 432-3343.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10

• Cooking Demo:  At Three Rivers Co-op Fort Wayne free seminars:  holiday stress relief foods, herbs and supplements 1p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10; gluten free holiday cookies 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17; spinach artichoke puffs 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26.
• Panel Discussions on Political Participation Strategies:  An opportunity for the community to learn effective political participation strategies in the Liberal Arts Building, Room 159 at  IPFW at 1:30 pm.  Free.
• Stories with Santa:  Hear a story, receive a special small gift and take pictures with Santa at the Huntington City-Township Public Library at 10 a.m. 356-2900

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11

MONDAY, DECEMBER 12

• Holiday Nails Workshop:  Girls in grades 6-12 learn tips for proper nail care and how to do a holiday manicure at the Huntington City-Township Public Library at 6:30 p.m. 356-2900

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13

• Snowmen at Christmas:  A special story time, snowman finger plays, songs and games, a snowman dance and craft, a mini-booklet of coloring and activities to take home and a special treat for age 4-8 at the main library in Huntington 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13 and 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, free, 356-2900.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15

• Snowmen at Christmas: A special story time, snowman finger plays, songs and games, a snowman dance and craft, a mini-booklet of coloring and activities to take home and a special treat for age 4-8 at the main library in Huntington 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13 and 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, free, 356-2900.

RECURRING EVENTS

• MONDAY
• TUESDAY
• 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.
• WEDNESDAY
• Naturalist Hour at Moser Park: Programs for school aged children and teens from 5:30p - 6:30p.
• Newcomers Club of Fort Wayne Casual Coffee Social:  Women who have moved to Fort Wayne or outlying communities within the past 18 months are invited to learn about the area from 9-11 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month at Sweetwater Sound, Fort Wayne. Free.
• THURSDAY
• 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.
• FRIDAY
• Product Demonstrations:Free at Willimas-Sonoma at 11 am.
• Friday Nights Live at Jefferson Pointe
• SATURDAY
• Product Demonstrations:Free at Willimas-Sonoma at 11 am.
• Discovery Hike: Hike through Moser Park in New Haven from 3p-4p.
• SUNDAY
• 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.

MORE EVENTS

• Check out upcoming Tin Caps Games.
• Find times and locations for various Farmer's Markets.
• The Allen County Public Library has tons of free events at all locations.
• Be sure to check out Fort Wayne's whatz-up for more activities.

Community Collection Day

September 24th is Community Collection Day from 10 am - 2 pm at the Mustard Seed Furniture Bank.  Keep this in mind if you plan on cleaning things out this weekend or next week.  Donate your aluminum cans, clothing, household items, furniture, building materials, kitchen cabinets, major appliances and baby items to local non-profit agencies.  All items need to be feree of rips, tears, stains, cigarette burns and animal hair and be clean and in working order.  No chemicals, paint, or tires accepted.

Fort Wayne, Indiana Events

SPECIAL EVENTS 9/16-9/22
Courtesy of www.whatzup.com

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

• Bluffton Street Fair:  Midway with rides, food and a parade, Bluffton.

RECURRING EVENTS

• MONDAY
• TUESDAY
• 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.
• WEDNESDAY
• Naturalist Hour at Moser Park: Programs for school aged children and teens from 5:30p - 6:30p.
• THURSDAY
• 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.
• FRIDAY
• Product Demonstrations:Free at Willimas-Sonoma at 11 am.
• Friday Nights Live at Jefferson Pointe
• SATURDAY
• Product Demonstrations:Free at Willimas-Sonoma at 11 am.
• Discovery Hike: Hike through Moser Park in New Haven from 3p-4p.
• SUNDAY
• 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.

MORE EVENTS

• Check out upcoming Tin Caps Games.
• Find times and locations for various Farmer's Markets.
• The Allen County Public Library has tons of free events at all locations.
• Be sure to check out Fort Wayne's whatz-up for more activities.

Fort Wayne, Indiana Events

SPECIAL EVENTS 9/9-9/15

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

• Grabill Country Fair:  Buggy rides, crafts, parade, food and merchant tent in downtown Grabill.  More info here.
• Roann Covered Bridge Festival:  Entertainment, parade, games in downtown Roann.
• Roanoke Fall Festival:  A family event with rides, food, games, entertainment and arts and crafts in Roanoke.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

• Grabill Country Fair: Buggy rides, crafts, parade, food and merchant tent in downtown Grabill. More info here.
• Roann Covered Bridge Festival: Entertainment, parade, games in downtown Roann.
• 5th Annual Responsible Dog Ownership Day:  Discounted micro-chipping, demonstrations, giveaways and more at Schoaff Park.
• Heritage Festival:  A festival showcasing the way Swiss settlers lived over a century ago at Swiss Heritage Village and Museum in Berne.
• LIGO: Astronomy's New Messengers:  Join Science Central for the ribbon-cutting for their newest traveling exhibition at Science Central.  Free.
• Mad Anthony Oktobeerfest:  Over 50 handcrafted beers from Indiana brewers at Mad Anthony Brewing Company.
• Remembering 9/11:  History Center staff will be on site to record oral histories or accept written histories of 9/11 at the History Center Museum, Fort Wayne, call in advance to schedule a time. 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

• Be A Tourist in Your Own Hometown:  Visit all sorts of Fort Wayne locations, attractions and landmarks for free! 

RECURRING EVENTS

• MONDAY
• TUESDAY
• 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.
• WEDNESDAY
• Naturalist Hour at Moser Park: Programs for school aged children and teens from 5:30p - 6:30p.
• THURSDAY
• 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.
• FRIDAY
• Product Demonstrations:Free at Willimas-Sonoma at 11 am.
• Friday Nights Live at Jefferson Pointe
• SATURDAY
• Product Demonstrations:Free at Willimas-Sonoma at 11 am.
• Discovery Hike: Hike through Moser Park in New Haven from 3p-4p.
• SUNDAY
• 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.

MORE EVENTS

• Check out upcoming Tin Caps Games.
• Find times and locations for various Farmer's Markets.
• The Allen County Public Library has tons of free events at all locations.
• Be sure to check out Fort Wayne's whatz-up for more activities.

Fort Wayne, Indiana Events

SPECIAL EVENTS 9/2-9/7

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

• Auburn Fall Collector Car Weekend:  A first-class auction experience with car corral and swap meets, Auburn Auction Park.  September 1-4.
• Ligonier Marshmallow Festival:  Amusement rides, a car show, crafts and more, Main Street, Ligonier.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

• Auburn Fall Collector Car Weekend: A first-class auction experience with car corral and swap meets, Auburn Auction Park. September 1-4.
• Ligonier Marshmallow Festival: Amusement rides, a car show, crafts and more, Main Street, Ligonier.

 

RECURRING EVENTS

• MONDAY
• TUESDAY
• 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.
• WEDNESDAY
• Naturalist Hour at Moser Park: Programs for school aged children and teens from 5:30p - 6:30p.
• THURSDAY
• 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.
• FRIDAY
• Product Demonstrations:Free at Willimas-Sonoma at 11 am.
• Friday Nights Live at Jefferson Pointe
• SATURDAY
• Product Demonstrations:Free at Willimas-Sonoma at 11 am.
• Discovery Hike: Hike through Moser Park in New Haven from 3p-4p.
• SUNDAY
• 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.

MORE EVENTS

• Check out upcoming Tin Caps Games.
• Find times and locations for various Farmer's Markets.
• The Allen County Public Library has tons of free events at all locations.
• Be sure to check out Fort Wayne's whatz-up for more activities.

Fort Wayne, Indiana Free Events

FRIDAY, AUGUST 26

• Friday Nights Live at Jefferson Pointe:  Rosemary Gates is playing.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27

• ACPL Rock the Plaza: Elephants in Mud, The Borrowed Time Band, Unlikely Alibi are playing.
• Discovery Hike: Hike through Moser Park in New Haven from 3p-4p.
• Taste of the Arts:  More than 40 performances from local arts organizations and art, food and other activities, at Arts United Center, Fort Wayne.
• Trucks in Paradise:  Trucks, memorabilia, motorcycles, food, vendors and more, at Paradise Spring Historical Park, Wabash.
• ABC Bingo & Story Hour:  Free Bingo and story hour for preschoolers ages 3-6, at Firefly Coffee House from 3-4 p.m. 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28

• Moser Park Sunday Funday: Crafts, activities, hikes, games and fun from 1:30p - 2:30p.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 30

• Moser Park Preschool Programs: Discover the joy of outdoor activities from 10a -10:45a.
• Make a Difference Cafe:  A free program for prospective foster parents, including applications and inspiration from 6-8 p.m.  Call 486-6509 for more information.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31

• Naturalist Hour at Moser Park: Programs for school aged children and teens from 5:30p - 6:30p.
• Military Family Picnic:  A free and public picnic (free refreshments provided) honoring veterans and students who are military service members at Ivy Tech North Campus (behind the Student Life Center) from 2-6 p.m.

Check out upcoming Tin Caps Games.


Find times and locations for various Farmer's Markets.


The Allen County Public Library has tons of free events at all locations.


RECURRING EVENTS

• MONDAY
• TUESDAY
• 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.
• WEDNESDAY
• Parks and Rec Free Summer Movie
• THURSDAY
• 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.
• FRIDAY
• Product Demonstrations:Free at Willimas-Sonoma at 11 am.
• Friday Nights Live at Jefferson Pointe
• SATURDAY
• Product Demonstrations:Free at Willimas-Sonoma at 11 am.
• SUNDAY
• Cooking Technique Classes:Free at Williams-Sonoma in Jefferson Pointe.
• ONGOING

Be sure to check out Fort Wayne's whatz-up for more activities.

Women's Equality Day

This year's Women's Equality Day will be celebrated today and tomorrow (8/23 & 8/24).  The League of Women Voters, YWCA of NE Indiana and the Women's Bureau are sponsoring the following events:

• August 23
• Workshop at the Downtown public library on how to write effective letters to the editor titled "Finding Your Voice."  This brown bag workshop is from noon to 1 pm.  Please call 424-4908 to RSVP.
• Enjoy the play "Fighting Words" starting at 7 pm at the Walb Student Union Plaza at IPFW.  Admission is free.
• August 24
• The YWCA Diversity Dialogue will explore the issue of human trafficking.  This event will take place at noon at 1610 Spy Run Ave.

Fort Wayne, Indiana Events

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19

• Friday Nights Live at Jefferson Pointe:  The Remony is playing.
• Foellinger Theatre:  Last summer movie, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, playing at 8:30 p.m.
• Monroeville Harvest Festival:  Amusement rides, demolition derby, truck pull, food, a parade and more, downtown Monroeville.
• The Decatur 175 Celebration:  Car show, food, sidewalk and garage sale, movie and more, downtown Decatur, Friday-Sunday, Aug. 19-28.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20

• ACPL Rock the Plaza: Brother, Yellow Dead Bettys, Dash Rip Rock are playing.
• Discovery Hike:  Hike through Moser Park in New Haven from 3p-4p.
• Georgetown Family Fun:  Enjoy some free family fun in Georgetown Square in front of the old theatre from 6:30 to 10 p.m.  Fun includes games, treats, prizes and even a showing of Disney's Tangled.
• Monroeville Harvest Festival: Amusement rides, demolition derby, truck pull, food, a parade and more, downtown Monroeville.
• Taste of Roanoke:  Block party, food and music.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21

• Moser Park Sunday Funday:  Crafts, activities, hikes, games and fun from 1:30p - 2:30p.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 23

• Moser Park Preschool Programs:  Discover the joy of outdoor activities from 10a -10:45a.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24

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

Check out upcoming Tin Caps Games.


Find times and locations for various Farmer's Markets.


The Allen County Public Library has tons of free events at all locations.


RECURRING EVENTS

• MONDAY
• TUESDAY
• 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.
• WEDNESDAY
• Parks and Rec Free Summer Movie
• THURSDAY
• 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 Georgetown Square Farmers Market. 5:30 p.m.-dark Thursdays thru Oct. 13. 749-0461.
• FRIDAY
• Product Demonstrations:Free at Willimas-Sonoma at 11 am.
• Friday Nights Live at Jefferson Pointe
• SATURDAY
• Product Demonstrations:Free at Willimas-Sonoma at 11 am.
• SUNDAY
• Cooking Technique Classes:Free at Williams-Sonoma in Jefferson Pointe.
• ONGOING

Be sure to check out Fort Wayne's whatz-up for more activities.

Be a 'Sports Buddy': Spend time, not money

Here is a program that allows you to save money, but more importantly, spend time with local youth craving attention.  Big Brothers/ Big Sisters is reviving an old program dubbed 'Sports Buddy' in an effort to encourage relationships between 'Bigs' and teenage 'Littles'. 

The Sports Buddy program will provide free tickets, free food, free transportation and the kids longing to be mentored.  Volunteers are encouraged to take their little buddy to at least two sporting events a month such as organized TinCaps, IPFW, or high school games.  You might even get to go to a Pacers game.  The outings can be more informal such as taking your budding fishing, biking or to the YMCA.

According to the News-Sentinel, some teens have been on the waiting list for three to seven years.  This program would be an excellent way to give back to local youth.  It is quite likely that your heart will benefit from much more than a free game ticket or hot dog.  For more details read this article in the News-Sentinel.  Go here for more info or call 456-1600.

St. Joe Pickle Festival

If you get a tickle out of a pickle, head up to the St. Joe for the 15th Annual Pickle Festival.  There are parades, pickles, pickle ice cream, pickle factory tours and pickled fireworks!  Ok, I'm not sure if the fireworks are pickled, but the ice cream definitely is.

Free/Reduced Lunch and Textbook Assistance Deadline Approaching

Applications for free or reduced lunch and textbook assistance need to be returned before Wednesday, August 10 in order to be processed in time for FWCS's first day of school (August 23).  Applications are available online at ftwayne.schoollunchapp.com. 

Here are the income guidelines that need to be met to qualify: 

• Family of two:  $27, 214
• Family of three:  $34, 281
• Family of four:  $41, 348
• Family of five:  $48, 415
• Family of six:  $55, 482
• Family of seven:  $62, 549
• Family of eight:  $69, 616
• For each additional family member, add $7, 067

If you find your family is eligible, you are not alone.  Last year nearly seventy percent of FWCS students received assistance of some sort.  If your application is not in by the August 10 deadline, it will still be accepted.  Processing just won't be completed before the first day of school. 

Fort Wayne, Indiana Events

The Three Rivers Festival will run from July 8 through July 16. Check out the complete schedule of events!


FRIDAY, JULY 15

• Three Rivers Festival: Children's Fest
• Friday Nights Live at Jefferson Pointe: Urban Legend.

SATURDAY, JULY 16

• ACPL Rock the Plaza: Phil's Family Lizard, The Revisitors, Sunny Taylor Band and Q-tet are playing.
• Three Rivers Festival:
• Children's Fest
• Festival Fireworks at 10 pm.

SUNDAY, JULY 17

• FW Parks & Rec Free Concert:  Summit City Chorus.

TUESDAY, JULY 19

• FW Parks & Rec Free Concert:  Fort Wayne Area Community Band.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13

• Parks and Rec Free Summer Movie:  How to Train a Dragon will be shown at 8:30 pm.

THURSDAY, JULY 21

• FW Parks & Rec Free Concert:  Chad Michaels and the Brat Pack.

Check out upcoming Tin Caps Games.


Find times and locations for various Farmer's Markets.


The Allen County Public Library has tons of free events at all locations.


RECURRING EVENTS

• MONDAY
• TUESDAY
• 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.
• WEDNESDAY
• Parks and Rec Free Summer Movie
• THURSDAY
• 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 Georgetown Square Farmers Market. 5:30 p.m.-dark Thursdays thru Oct. 13. 749-0461.
• FRIDAY
• Product Demonstrations:Free at Willimas-Sonoma at 11 am.
• Friday Nights Live at Jefferson Pointe
• SATURDAY
• Product Demonstrations:Free at Willimas-Sonoma at 11 am.
• SUNDAY
• Cooking Technique Classes:Free at Williams-Sonoma in Jefferson Pointe.
• ONGOING

Be sure to check out Fort Wayne's whatz-up for more activities.