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Fantasy of Lights changes hands
Night of Lights to gleam on ‘Yesteryear’ windows By Garth Snow gsnow@kpcmedia.com
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Fantasy of Lights visitors will see two new creations in 2015, but will see little evidence of the organizational changes behind the scenes. Blue Jacket has accepted ownership of the Franke Park feature. The AWS Foundation launched Fantasy of Lights in 1995 and raised more than $600,000 through the first 20 years. Longtime director Dan Stuerzenberger will stay at the helm of the nighttime holiday showcase, and already has begun placing characters along either side of the park trail. Even the admission price will stay unchanged, at $5 per car. “We’re trying to keep things exactly as they ran with AWS,” said Natasha Kennedy, Blue Jacket’s events coordinator. “We’re not about Blue Jacket; we’re about the Fantasy of Lights and
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Fantasy of Lights Director Dan Stuerzenberger stands beside a fixture featuring Snoopy the aviator, one of two additions to the 21st holiday celebration at Franke Park.
what it is to the community. So we’re trying to run things exactly the same.” Kennedy said AWS Foundation offered the
fundraising attraction to the service agency. “And obviously we accepted that happily. They just handed over the bulbs, if you will, to Blue Jacket,”
Kennedy said Oct. 26. Blue Jacket Executive Director Anthony R. Hudson said it takes See LIGHTS, Page A19
Fort Wayne visitors asked to see Yesteryear, and Megan Butler is working to make that possible. Butler launched a downtown window decorating contest. “We could easily be up over 20 [stores] and the goal was 15, so that’s fantastic,” said Butler, the events manager for the Downtown Improvement District. The windows will debut on the Night of Lights, Wednesday, Nov. 25. The public will find a gallery of windows on Facebook, and may vote through Dec. 14. The winner will be announced Dec. 16. “We went through the period when downtown was not the center of business anymore or the center of social life like it was in the ’50s and before. Visitors would talk about how beautiful downtown used to be when there was Murphy’s and Wolf and Dessaur’s [department stores] and they had their
great window displays,” Butler said. “I heard that enough times to know there was a great appetite for that. And I thought how relatively easy it would be to implement window decorating again. Some businesses will go all out, and some will go more modest. That’s fine. “What I want is for people to drive into downtown and just be surrounded by holiday spirit on all sides and just take the time to walk around and see the windows.” The theme of this year’s contest will be “Yesteryear.” For details, visit downtownfortwayne.com. The Embassy Theatre, which is known for its holiday windows that include restored Wolf & Dessaur’s figures, will act as a mentor. The Embassy even hired a decorator, who issued a list of tips. Butler said she definitely will bring her sons, ages 3 and 4, to look at the windows. See Night of Lights details, inside this edition.
Civic’s ‘Christmas Story’ adds song to classic tale By Garth Snow gsnow@kpcmedia.com
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Aimee Lackey as Mother and Todd Frymier as The Old Man have different opinions of a “major award” in Fort Wayne Civic Theatre’s production of “A Christmas Story — The Musical,” at the Arts United Center.
has become known in popular culture as “the leg lamp.” Ralphie’s younger brother Randy – whom Mother struggles to squeeze into his snowsuit – rounds out the family. “For the musical version they have created
an actual character of Jean Shepherd, and he tells the story from Ralphie’s perspective,” said Doug King, director, adding that the plot is very faithful to the movie. The core story has graced See CIVIC, Page A22
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The Fort Wayne Civic Theatre cast of “A Christmas Story – The Musical” says the audience will find a story of family, too. The musical version of the 1983 movie is filling the United Arts Center Stage through Nov. 22. That movie, in turn, is developed from Jean Shepherd’s stories of childhood in the fictional town of Hohman, Ind., and is set roughly in the 1930s or ’40s. Youngster Ralphie Parker wants a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. His father, known only as The Old Man, enters a crossword puzzle contest and wins a prize he describes as a “major award.” Mrs. Parker, known only as Mother, has a different take on the prize, which
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Woodside P.E. teacher up for national honor Woodside Middle School teacher Donna Hazelett has been named Midwest District Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year by the Society of Health and Physical Educators. The veteran teacher will now vie for Shape America’s
National Physical Education Teacher of the Year award. “Donna is a great example of the kind of dedicated and committed teachers we have at Southwest Allen County Schools,� Superintendent Philip G. Downs said.
“Donna inspires all of us through her hard work and passion for kids, ďŹ tness and our profession. Most importantly, we are proud of how she listens to kids and puts them in the center of all that she does.â€? Now in her 30th year of
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“Donna has dedicated herself to her students, and her lessons carry beyond the walls of the classroom and the length of the school day,� Woodside Principal Jerry Schillinger said. “She carefully plans each lesson so students understand its purpose
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Canterbury School put the new auxiliary gymnasium to use the very day of the ceremonial ribbon-cutting. The versatile space is adjacent to the Middle School gymnasium on the Covington Road campus. Construction on the Steffy Family Event Center began over the summer. The project was made possible through a lead gift from the Steffy family, which covered a portion of the construction cost. Construction was under the direction of Weigand Construction and Design Collaborative. The project cost was $605,000. The event center measures 5,160 square feet. Members of the Steffy family were on hand for the ribbon-cutting,
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Members of the Steffy family join with Canterbury School faculty in the ribbon-cutting for the Steffy Family Center. Taking part in the Oct. 19 ceremony are Beckett Steffy, (from left) Jack Steffy, Middle School Athletic Director Connie Oberlin, High School Athletic Director Ken Harkenrider, Lower School physical education teacher Barb Treleaven, Luke Steffy and Drake Steffy.
and Steffy children took part in that ceremony. Lower and Middle School students witnessed the ceremony in place of their chapel time Monday morning, Oct. 19.
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The redesigned Veterans Plaza will be dedicated as part of the Veterans Day observance Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. A parade begins forming at 10 a.m. at State Boulevard and
Parnell Avenue, Fort Wayne. The first units step off at 11 a.m. and follow a police escort north, toward 4000 Parnell Ave. The dedication ceremony will begin at approximately noon. Veterans Plaza is outside the northwest corner of the arena. The Coliseum’s
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Toys for Tots fundraiser features popular singer An evening of both traditional carols and newer favorites highlights this year’s annual Cottage Event Center concert fundraiser for the Marine Corps League Toys for Tots program at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4. The event
features popular vocalist Shannon Persinger backed again by The Eric Clancy Trio. The Cottage Event Center is at 9425 U.S. 24 N, at Locust Street, in Roanoke. Tickets are $10. Persinger performs
music ranging from jazz to the hits of country icon Patsy Cline throughout the Fort Wayne area. She is formerly known to Northeast Indiana audiences a frequent vocalist at The Chapel in Fort Wayne, and has sung for Fort Wayne’s annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Her four previous appearances at The Cottage Event Center have all sold out. Keyboardist Eric Clancy, a former adjunct professor of jazz theory at Huntington University, has been a professional musician since the 1990s. Besides performing, Clancy teaches piano at the Sweetwater Academy in Fort Wayne. He has been featured several times at Jeff Fest in Huntington, is a frequent artist at area jazz venues including Club Soda, and was featured at this year’s Three Rivers Festival accompanying national R&B recording artist Ty Causey. Besides Clancy, the trio will include Michael Patterson on bass and Mark Vincenti on drums. Tickets may be purchased by phone by calling (260)
483-3508 or with PayPal at cottageeventcenter. com. Doors open at 6:30, with the show beginning at 7:30. Pasta, salad, garlic bread and desserts will be available for purchase from 1024 Catering of Huntington. A cash bar will also be available. The event is sponsored by Bippus State Bank of Huntington, Roanoke State Farm Agent Lena Massie, and by ReMax Realtor Karen McFarren. Toys for Tots will provide gifts for more than 500 Huntington County young people, from infants to teenagers. The organization will collect toys until mid-December, using drop-off boxes at various businesses in the area. The Toys for Tots program began in 1947 in Los Angeles when Major Bill Hendricks collected and distributed 5,000 toys to California youngsters. The tax-exempt organization has been supported over the years by such celebrities as John Wayne, Bob Hope, Johnny Carson, Tim Allen, Garth Brooks and Kenny Rogers.
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‘Drowsy Chaperone’ on stage at Huntington The Huntington University Theatre Company is bringing the musical “The Drowsy Chaperoneâ€? to life at the Zurcher Auditorium of the Merillat Centre for the Arts at Huntington University. Performances continue at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14, with 2 p.m. performances on Nov. 7 and 14. For tickets, call the Merillat Box OfďŹ ce at (260) 359-4261 from 1-4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Tickets are $12 for general admission, $10 for
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Christmas in Village Dec. 4, 5 The town of Roanoke will celebrate Christmas in the Village on Dec. 4 and 5. Santa will arrive downtown by ďŹ retruck at 6 p.m. Friday, to join in singing hymns and to light the town Christmas tree. Children then may enjoy refreshments. Friday hours are 6-9 p.m. Roanoke shops will offer holiday open houses and treats all day Saturday. Merchants also plan a Holiday Gift Extravaganza all day Saturday, Nov. 14. Shops invite the public to support local business owners during “Small Saturdayâ€? on Saturday, Nov. 28.
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Each week, Roanoke Elementary School designates a life skill to pursue through its Our Strongest Link effort. A recent focus was Cooperation. The following students were chosen by their teachers as exhibiting that attribute: (front row) JorJa Garno, Mason Payton, Haley Hertel, Corbin Ingram, (middle row) Emily Shoffner, Hattie Landrum, Caden Baker, Cooper Wigmore, Sawyer Teusch, Adalynn Jones, (back row) Ben Claghorn, Wesley Reynolds, Kianna Jennings, Cooper Sloan, Bradley Rentschler, Eli Conwell, Violet Lee, (not pictured) Noah Garno, Gage Hess, Colton Lee and Charlie Lilly.
Victory Noll plans evening of dinner, benefit auction Victory Noll Center’s Harvest of Blessings on Saturday, Nov. 7, will offer opportunities to bid on gift packages from local businesses. The bidding begins at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Victory Noll Center is at 1900 W. Park Drive, Huntington. Tickets are $40 per person and include a meal, two tokens for beer or wine, and live entertainment. Tickets are available at olvm.org/
vncenter, or by calling Victory Noll Center at (260) 356-0628, ext. 174. The fundraiser includes New Orleans-style food and will be accompanied by live jazz music from the Jamie Simon Quartet from Fort Wayne. During the evening, a live auction will he held. Packages have been donated by local merchants. Among the items are: a season of wines from Two EE’s Winery, donated by Victory Noll
Center supporters; dinner at the Rusty Dog restaurant with an overnight stay at the Purviance House Bed & Breakfast; a pre-Christmas package including a photo shoot with Emily Goedsky of Life’s Moments by Emily; Christmas decorating by Rose Wall; and dinner for six prepared by Victory Noll Sister Ginger Downey and served
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A recent Roanoke Elementary School focus for Our Strongest Link was Caring. The following students were chosen by their teachers as exhibiting that attribute: (front row) Mollie DeCamp, Kensi Teeple, (middle row) Kyle Shoffner, Lily DeCamp, Kaylee Harrell, Rachel Plasterer, Connor Preston, Riley Fritcha, (back row) Aubrie Cox, Jeff Gross, Jocelyn Buzzard, Ben Ramsey, Isaac Lilly (not pictured) and Delaney Wall.
Roanoke Elementary School first-graders learn about the Roanoke Public Library. Mrs. Wiley’s class (shown), Mrs. Fields’ class and Miss Woods’ class listened to Library Assistant Karen Baker. Children learned about receiving free student library programs, and heard about summer reading program and Family Movie Night. Students colored a bookmark to remind them of their visit. The Oct. 21 tour also included the police station, fire station and post office.
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Downtown to glisten with Christmas Holidays past will shine again Wednesday evening, Nov. 25, when Fort Wayne guests and residents gather downtown to see familiar Christmas displays. Thanksgiving Eve spectators will follow the Night of Lights to eight familiar attractions. Those include the Santa and His Reindeer display, from the legenday Wolf and Dessaur department store. The reindeer will
pull Santa’s sleigh up the wall of PNC at Main and Berry streets at 6:15 p.m. Bells atop downtown churches will ring in unison at 7:30 p.m. The lights are a major element of a broader celebration that evening, as most downtown cultural groups kick off their holiday fundraisers. Those include the Embassy Theatre Festival of Trees, History Center Festival of Gingerbread, and Science Central’s Festival of Trains.
The Night of Lights, in turn, is just one important part of HolidayFest 2015, which continues on toward Christmas. The Downtown Improvement District gathered details of many Fort Wayne holiday festivities, and released this summary: Night of Lights lighting schedule, Wednesday, Nov. 25 5:15 p.m. — History Center Turret (Barr Street) 5:30 p.m. — Christ Child Festival Nativity (Ross Building on Main Street) 5:45 p.m. — Aunt Millie’s Northern Lights (Pearl Street) 6 p.m. — Community Center Santa’s Workshop display (Main Street) 6:15 p.m. — Santa and His Reindeer at PNC (Main and Berry streets) 6:45 p.m. — Wells Fargo Holiday Display and Indiana Michigan Power Merry Christmas Wreath (I&M Power Center Plaza at Calhoun and Wayne streets) 7:15 p.m. — Botanical Conservatory and Embassy Theatre window lighting (Jefferson Boulevard) 7:30 p.m. — Ringing of the Bells (downtown churches) 7:45 p.m. — Parkview Field ďŹ reworks (Jefferson Boulevard)
Other Night of Lights activities, Wednesday, Nov. 25 • Indiana Michigan Power & Wells Fargo, Wayne and Calhoun streets, 4:30-8:30 p.m. The Northrop High School Show Choir will perform at 4:30 p.m. on the Plaza and the Wells Fargo Stagecoach will be on hand for a photo opportunity. • 1st Source Bank, 200 E. Main St., 4:30-6 p.m. Come in and enjoy refreshments from Main Street Bistro and check out Santa’s Scooter and Sidecar. • Santa’s Workshop, Community Center, 233 W. Main St., 4:30-7:30 p.m. Start your downtown celebration at the Community Center with free holiday activities for the kids. Bring your kids out for free make-and-take crafts, refreshments and a movie. Kids can shop for inexpensive holiday gifts $3 and under. Tuba-playing Santas will entertain again this year from 5-6 p.m. and during the Community Center’s lighting ceremony. Bring your camera. Call (260) 427-6460 for more info. • “Aunt Millie’s Northern Lights,â€? Aunt Millie’s
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Other Fort Wayne holiday events • “A Christmas Story — The Musical,â€? Arts United Center, 303 E. Main St., Nov. 7-22. See full story in
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DOWNTOWN from Page A11 Fort. Wander through the buildings, taking in period artisans dressed in 18th-century attire, offering their traditionally crafted wares. Families are welcome. Children’s activities and refreshments will be available. Call (260) 437-2836 for more info. • Fun and Fanciful Gifts to Give, Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2-4 p.m. Feel like being creative with your gifts this year? Come to Children’s Services at the Main library from 2-4 p.m. and create with us. We will have a variety of free make-and-take crafts for your children and you to choose from. Call (260) 4211200 for more info. • “The Santaland Diaries,” First Presbyterian Church, 300 W. Wayne St., Dec. 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 18 and 19. This is one man’s account of working as an elf at Macy’s Santaland in New York during the holiday crunch. From a contemporary American humorist, with a satirical style reminiscent of Mark Twain, comes this merrily subversive tale. Kevin Torwelle plays Crumpet, the elf. Call (260) 426-7421 for more info. • “The Nutcracker,” Arts United Center, 300 E. Main St., Dec. 3-13. Tchaikovsky’s glorious, gorgeous holiday tale of Good’s triumph over Evil and a spectacular trip to Kingdom of Sweets performed by the
Fort Wayne Ballet and with opening performances accompanied by the Philharmonic. Evening performances are at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, 5, 8, 11 and 12. Sugar Plum Parties follow 2:30 p.m. performances Dec. 5, 6, 12 and 13. Sugar Plum Party guests will enjoy sweets and treats as they meet Clara and her friends. Attendees may get autographs and take pictures with select members of the cast. Tickets for all nine “Nutcracker” performances start at $17; Sugar Plum Party tickets are $8, and are available at ArtsTix.org or by calling the ArtsTix Community Box Office, (260) 422-4226. Call (260) 423-4349 for details of the program. • Christmas At Home with the Swinney Sisters, Historic Swinney Homestead, 1424 W. Jefferson Blvd., Dec. 4 and 5. Guests are invited to celebrate the Christmas spirit and take refreshment of a cup of syllabub from a silver punch bowl in the parlor as Settlers’ Hearthstone Ensemble performs holiday music. Delicious sweets, savories and a pot of tea will be served in the dining room. Find holiday items in the upstairs gift shop. Prepaid reservations, (260) 747-1229 or (260) 747-1501; fee $20. Proceeds from this event support maintenance of the Swinney Homestead. • Visit with Saint Nicholas, Cathedral Books & Gifts, 915 S. Clinton St. (at the corner of Clinton and Washington, across from the AEP building), Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Bring your children
to visit with Saint Nicholas. Every child will have a chance to sit and talk with Saint Nick about everything from what they want for Christmas, to “Who is Santa Claus?” Each child will also receive a small gift. Enjoy free cookies and hot wassail, and savings at the bookstore. Call (260) 399-1442 for more info. • December Holiday Luncheon, Community Center, 233 W. Main St., Monday, Dec. 7, 11:30 a.m. Bring a friend or two and join us for this special holiday Monday Luncheon. The fee is $5. Reservations are required by Dec. 2 and payment is due at the time of the reservation. The luncheon is sponsored by Ossian and Englewood Health and Rehabilitation Centers. Call (260) 427-6460 for more info. • Totally Terrific Tuesday: Christmas Craft, Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2-4 p.m. Use your creative ideas to make cheerful and festive decorations. All supplies provided. For grades 6-12. In the Young Adults Services Room at Main Library. Call (260) 421-1255 to sign up. Call (260) 421-1200 for more info. • Holiday Pops: Home for the Holidays, Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Dec. 11, 12 and 19. Holiday Pops is going back to its roots, and home for the holidays. The Fort Wayne Philharmonic and Chorus are joined by special guests in a program of traditional holiday favorites. The “Hallelujah” Chorus, a Christmas carol singalong, and visitors from the North Pole sparkle in the Embassy Theatre, decorated for the holidays. Call (260) 481-0770 for more info. • Holidaze: A Survival Guide for the Season, First Presbyterian Theater, 300 W. Wayne St., Dec. 11-20. This musical revue by the Fort Wayne Youtheatre journeys through the pageantry, the shopping, the family gatherings, and all the seasonal madness. Sing along and laugh during the performance. Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m. Sundays, 2 p.m.. • “The Nutcracker,” University of Saint Francis Performing Arts Center, 431 W. Berry St., Saturday, Dec. 12, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Enjoy the New American Youth Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker.” General admission $15, special reserve seating $25. Visit nayb.info for tickets. • Gingerbread Pursuit, Downtown Fort Wayne, Saturday, Dec. 12, 8:30 a.m. Start a new holiday season tradition with the Gingerbread Pursuit 4 Mile Run. Register at veepraces.com. • 55+ Holiday Dinner and Light Tour, Community Center, 233 W. Main St., Monday, Dec. 14, 5:30-9 p.m. For ages 55-plus. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner and holiday music. Board motor coaches (courtesy of Excursion Travel) at 6:30 p.m. and follow a planned route of Fort Wayne’s finest Christmas light displays. Registration deadline is Dec. 1. Fee: $15. Sponsored by American Senior Communities. Call (260) 427-6460 for more info. • Holiday Light Tour, Community Center, 233 W. Main St., Thursday, Dec. 17, 6-8 p.m. See the beautiful holiday light displays around the city from the comfort of a motor coach. Board buses at 6 p.m. and
return to the Community Center at approximately 8 p.m.. This evening is sponsored by Grey Stone and Saber Health. Registration deadline is Dec. 4. Call (260) 427-6460 for more info. • Chamber Orchestra: “Messiah by Candlelight,” First Wayne Street United Methodist Church, 300 E. Wayne St., Friday, Dec. 18, 7:30-9 p.m. Handel’s most recognizable and revered masterpiece is performed to the warm glow of candlelight. Experience the “Hallelujah” Chorus and other favorites. Call (260) 481-0770 or (260) 423-4349 for more information. • “The Spirit of Christmas,” Allen County Courthouse, 715 S. Calhoun St., Dec. 19 and 20. Start a new holiday tradition with Heartland at “The Spirit of Christmas.” Under the rotunda of the historic Allen County Courthouse, the singers of Heartland fill this beaux arts-style venue with resonant, a cappella harmonies. This combination of acoustics and architecture enchants audiences of all ages and reminds the listener of the reason for the season. General admission $20. Call (260) 436-8080 for more information. • Gingerbread Storytime and Craft, Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza, Monday, Dec. 21, 2 p.m. Join us for a storytime with books about gingerbread. After storytime enjoy the smells of gingerbread as we decorate gingerbread ornaments together to take home. Call (260) 421-1200 for more info. • Wintertime Fun, Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza, Dec. 26-31, during regular library hours. Come to the library during winter break from school and enjoy making a fun craft. We’ll have all the supplies you need available during all library hours. Call (260) 421-1200 for more info. • Ice skating at Headwaters Park, 333 S. Clinton St., seasonal. Due to construction, this year’s ice skating season will begin later. See fortwayneparks.org for updated information. Call (260) 427-6000. • Swingin’ Singin’ New Year’s Eve, Grand Wayne Convention Center, 120 W. Jefferson Blvd., Thursday, Dec. 31. Get all dressed up for a night of music, dancing, drinks and celebration in the heart of Downtown Fort Wayne. Heartland’s jazz vocalists and 17-piece jazz orchestra ring in the New Year with big band-style arrangements of jazz standards, classic rock songs, and pop hits. Dance Tonight will offer free lessons for beginner and advanced dancers before the show and perform dance features. A cash bar will be available all night. Call (260) 436-8080 for more info. • Winterval, Community Center, 233 W. Main St., Saturday, Jan. 30, 1-4 p.m. Come celebrate the winter and visit downtown for a day of fun. There will be plenty to do for all ages. Watch ice sculptures take shape. Go for a horse and carriage ride, play indoor winter games, and watch the Youth Theatre perform. Go to fortwayneparks.org and click on the Winterval link to check out the latest schedule of events. Call (260) 427-6460 for more info.
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Christmas on Broadway to blend lights, fireworks A Christmas tree decorated with over 25,000 lights will glow Friday, Nov. 20, as part of Christmas on Broadway in Fort Wayne. The 11th annual tree lighting and fireworks celebration will begin at 5:45 p.m. at the Shine & Hardin building at 2755 Broadway in Fort Wayne. This year’s tree was donated by local culinary artist Laura Wilson, owner of La Dolce Vita in Roanoke. The fireworks display has been enhanced after it was well received when introduced in 2014, when an estimated 20,000 people attended the celebration at Broadway Plaza. The display is again made possible by Frontier Communications. “Christmas on Broadway is the kind of event that unites people around a sense of community. We are honored to once again be a part of bringing neighbors and families together at this special time of year,” said Greg Stephens, president of Frontier Midwest Division. Corporate sponsors also include Lake City Bank, Saint Joseph Hospital in
downtown Fort Wayne and Prairie Farms Dairy. WPTA-TV 21Alive will broadcast the opening celebration live. “Seven historic neighborhoods border the Broadway Corridor and it is
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USF announces 2015 Christmas festivities The University of Saint Francis has announced the schedule for its annual Christmas tradition of Yuletide celebration. Christmas at USF features events the first three weekends in December. Many are free, and all have free parking. More information is also available at sf.edu/ christmas. • Christmas in the Castle will allow visitors to tour historic Brookside, the former Bass mansion, and to see it specially decorated for Christmas by local florists and designers. Hours are: Friday, Dec. 4, 4-6 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 5, noon-5 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 6, noon-5 p.m.; Monday, Dec. 7, 4-6 p.m.; and Wednesday, Dec. 9, noon-5 p.m. Dec. 9 is Senior Day in the Castle, and admission for senior citizens is $4. Regular admission is $6 per person, with a $25 maximum for a family of six. Tickets must be purchased in the North Campus lobby on event days. Free parking and shuttles for those with mobility issues are available at the North Campus. • “Star of Bethlehem 2015,” a planetarium show in USF’s Schouweiler Planetarium, is a 90-minute program that follows the path of the
Wise Men in 3 B.C., then views Fort Wayne’s winter sky. Show times are: Saturday, Dec. 5 , 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 6, 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 9, 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 11 , 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 12, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 13, 5 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 18, 7:30
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and Sunday, Dec. 5 and 6, from noon to 5:30 p.m. at the North Campus. The shopping bazaar offers high-quality, fairly traded handicrafts of disadvantaged producers from all over the world. “Fair trade” means that producers earn a fair price, get access to credit and training, and maintain long-term relationships
with principled organizations. • USF students will perform Las Posadas at 5:30 Sunday, Dec. 6, as they portray Mary, Joseph and Saint Francis on a journey through the USF campus, re-creating Joseph and Mary’s search for lodging. A traditional part of Mexican Christmas celebrations,
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your assets and debts, so share this information with them while you are alive and well. Create a durable power of attorney. Give a trusted friend or family member a durable power of attorney to pay bills and make financial choices on your behalf if you are unable to do so. Choose an executor. An executor is the person or entity you name in your will to carry out your wishes. An executor has a variety of responsibilities, so pick someone who is honest and capable of dealing with legal and financial matters. Talk with an attorney about how best to name your executor. Update your will. You might have written a will many years ago, but, over time, many aspects of your life may have changed. Review your will
with your attorney to ensure it reflects your current wishes. Review benefits of a living trust. A simple will may not be enough to accommodate your estate-planning needs. You might want to consider establishing a living trust, which provides you with significant flexibility in distributing your assets and can help you avoid the time-consuming, expensive and public process of probate. To create a trust or other estateplanning documents, you will need to work with a qualified legal professional. Review your beneficiary designations. The beneficiary designations on your financial accounts (401(k), IRA, etc.) and your insurance policies can even supersede the directions on your will, so it’s essential that you update these designations
to reflect events such as divorce and remarriage. And make sure your beneficiaries have the facts they need to claim their benefits. Share location of your legal documents. Your loved ones should know where you keep documents such as your birth certificate, will and living trust. If you keep these items in a safe deposit box, tell your family where you keep the key. Encourage two-way communication. It’s obviously necessary to communicate your final wishes to your family members – but listen to their wishes and concerns, too. For example, ask your children to agree on who gets those objects of special concern to them, such as furniture, mementos and heirlooms.
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works display can’t be beat for a visual delight.” The tree will be delivered to Broadway Plaza by Mudrack Tree Service and will be placed upon the tree stand by crews from Michael Kinder & Sons Contractors and Harold McComb & Son Construction. Crews from Custom Control and Machine and A Yard Apart will furnish electricity and decorate the tree throughout the week that follows. Vision Scapes will prepare the plaza for the anticipated large crowd coming to view both the tree lighting and fireworks. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be present with eggnog and hot chocolate from Prairie Farms Dairy, cookies from Ellison Bakery and Santa hats for the children. A live reindeer, the Polar Express train ride and holiday music will also be featured. “It will be a festive holiday sight for all of Fort Wayne to see,” Shine said.
USF from Page A17 shore of Mirror Lake to lead into the Living Nativity. • Lighting of the Lake will honor special loved ones on Sunday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m. in the Pope John Paul II Center amphitheater, in concert with the Living Nativity. As a symbol of Christmas, vigil lights will encircle part of Mirror Lake. Luminaria dedicated to loved ones can be purchased for the light display at $10 each by calling (260) 399-8037 by Dec. 4. The event is free. • A Living Nativity with children’s petting zoo will take place Sunday, Dec. 6, with the petting zoo open from 5-5:45 p.m. and the Living Nativity at 6 p.m. in the amphitheater next to the Pope John Paul II Center. Members of the university community present a Living Nativity, which recalls the tradi-
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need to be sandblasted, repainted, and rewired. Visitors will notice some additions this year. “We’ve got a Snoopy airplane this year, which I’m very proud of, and we’ve got a Cinderella carriage with two white horses,” he said. Sophomores, juniors and seniors from The Crossing are helping Stuerzenberger to put up the six trailer loads of lights. “They’re good workers, and it’s been a good deal,” he said. The Crossing is a private alternative school serving struggling students. Jon Agler is job training coordinator at the school, located at Love Church on East Berry Street. Agler said eight students take 3-hour students each morning
and eight serve each afternoon. Kennedy inherited the list of volunteers who welcome spectators and collect admission fees. “I had the volunteer calendar from last year and I called everybody on there and told them the process, that Blue Jacket was taking over but everything was going to be exactly the same. And everybody that worked last year has signed up again. The involvement is fantastic,” she said. Kennedy, a newcomer to Fort Wayne, has not had a chance to see Fantasy of Lights. “When I first started working here I was briefed and I watched every video out there,” she said. “It’s
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Franke Park, 3411 Sherman Blvd., adjacent to the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo. Nov. 25 through Dec. 31. Sunday-Thursday, 6-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 6-10 p.m. Admission: $5 a car; $10 for a 15-passenger vehicle; $15 for a bus. Carriage rides available Thursday-Saturday. Call Steve at Cornelius Carriages, Columbia City, at (260) 691-3780 for reservations and prices. children on a tour of the light show. Stuerzenberger took on the project 15 years ago. “I’ll be out here just as long as the good Lord’s willing. I hope I can be out here forever, but one never knows,” he said.
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THE CAST Jean Shepherd – Ken Low Ralphie – Chali Moss Mother – Aimee Lackey The Old Man – Todd Frymier Randy – Duncan Keirns Schwartz – Miles Fedders Flick – Philip Waldorf Esther Jane – Savannah Woehnker Mary Beth – Faith Didier Scut Farkus, Goggles Kid – Aaron Berghoff Grover Dill – Louie Perl of the scenarios that are being done in the movie. So I try to incorporate my family experience into it as much as I possibly can.” Ken Low tells the story as Jean Shepherd – the adult Ralphie. Low said he can relate to both the child and the adult. “I wasn’t actually born in the ’40s, but I do know that earlier time and I can relate to that,” he said. “There’s this longing for a BB gun. I think every boy has wanted a BB gun. I got a BB gun for my children, and I can relate to that part of it. “It’s just a loving family that gives each other what they need for Christmas and throughout the year.” Frymier said the musical pays service to the film. “If you enjoy the movie I think you’re going to enjoy the show. The music is good, catchy music. It’s all upbeat – nice arrangements,” he said. “Between the scenes and the songs they’ve laid things out pretty well to give the audience everything that they remember.” “My character feels ‘That is my major award. That is my Holy Grail.’ I think doing crossword puzzles is his little escape,” Frymier said. “He sends them away, and that was big back in the day. He wins this ‘major award,’ which is
Miss Shields – Stephanie Longbrake Santa Claus – Ben Wedler Nancy – Liv Durant Sarah – Shanquil Bryant Lou – Dillon Rosemond Ensemble and other roles – Isabel Chilia, Isaac Lengacher, Susannah Chadwell, Dawn Yingling, Emily Schwartz Keirns, Reuben Albaugh, Janna Fisher, Jeanne Hanford, Cedric Reeder–McClure and Tessa Springer. almost the size of him. And he’s just thrilled despite the fact that his wife thinks it’s the gaudiest object ever made.” Ralphie, meanwhile, just wants a BB gun. “I think there’s a parallel between that and the father wanting his major award, and I think that it’s that wanting something more, wanting something extra. It gives them a feeling of accomplishment,” Frymier said. “Again, back in those days having a BB gun was a huge deal. Nowadays kids want a cell phone. It’s that wanting in them, both wanting something. And we see Mother, who pretty much keeps an even keel amongst the craziness in the house.” King, the director, has watched the movie with his parents and his son and his daughter. His mother, in turn, has evoked thoughts of a fourth generation. “I think some of the popularity definitely comes from my parents’ decade,” he said. “When I see it with them she would say ‘I remember my father wrestling with the furnace and the noise of the old furnace and the old car.’ ” “For the younger generation they’re just classic moments,” he said. Frymier recalls owning a Red Ryder BB gun when he was 9 or 10, years before the movie was released. “It was a hand-me-down from my brothers,” he said. A recurring theme of the movie is that Ralphie would certainly be injured by the BB gun. “I never shot my eye out,” Frymier said. He does not recall whatever happened to that BB gun; perhaps it was a garage sale. “I know my stepfather has an old Red Ryder BB gun,” he said. “He used to use it to scoot the rabbits away, but I know he still has his.” “I think people who know the movie and are wanting that experience, I think they’re going to get it, and I think the added effect is that some of the story and some of the moments is now told with some melody and some tunes. “I think they’re going to be very pleased. It’s a holiday classic now, and I
SHOW TIME “A Christmas Story – The Musical” Arts United Center, 303 E. Main St., Fort Wayne. Performances: Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 2 p.m. Presented by Fort Wayne Civic Theatre. Directed by Doug King. Tickets: $29 for adults; $24 for seniors; $17 for ages 23 and under. For tickets call (260) 4245520. Or visit the ArtsTix Community Box Office, 303 E. Main St., Fort Wayne. Or buy online at fwcivic.org. Book by Joseph Robinette. Music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. think they are going to be very pleased.” The three actors and the director have credentials acting in and directing dozens of Fort Wayne productions, through the Civic and other groups. The cast comes from all corners of Fort Wayne. King also works with the Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis, and is on the dance faculty at Anderson University. He spends his summers working with a gardening crew. “They will spend the day quoting scenes from the movie, just quoting things all day, and that in the middle of the summer,” he said. Lackey, who plays Mother, said the movie version runs 24/7 during the holiday season. “I think I just watched it all the way through for the first time a couple weeks ago,” she said. “The musical follows the movie pretty closely, which is pretty cool.” She said the audience will discover a heartfelt telling of that story. In the show, she sings a song titled “Just Like That.” “It reminds me how fast time goes by, how fast things in life can change, and how fast your kids grow up,” she said. “It doesn’t seem like it at the time, but after it’s all said and done, even though life gets pretty crazy and busy, it passes by so fast. And these moments never last, so enjoy. “Really, when it comes down to it, all that matters is your family, and holding each one close. That being said by a mother of three, me, that just took her youngest to college. “Seems like yesterday they were little.”
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SACS educator Russell is state Teacher of Year By Garth Snow gsnow@kpcmedia.com
A Southwest Allen County Schools teacher accepted congratulations from two state officials in October. Haverhill Elementary School literacy specialist Jean Russell was chosen Indiana Teacher of the Year. Russell works at Haverhill Elementary School. Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz announced Russell’s selection at a school assembly on Oct. 5. Indiana Gov. Mike Pence visited the school Oct. 28, to present Russell with the Sagamore of the Wabash award. Haverhill Principal Jeanine Kleber, SACS Superintendent Philip Downs, and 2015 Teacher
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Indiana Gov. Mike Pence presents a Sagamore of the Wabash award to Haverhill Elementary School teacher Jean Russell, who earlier was named Indiana Teacher of the Year.
of the Year Kathy Nimmer also spoke and congratulated Russell at the Oct. 5 announcement. Russell, who has been
teaching for 25 years, has spent the last 21 with Southwest Allen County Schools. The presentation was a
GiGi’s Playhouse provides Down syndrome services By Garth Snow gsnow@kpcmedia.com
Children donned plastic construction hats and shoveled plastic balls in a mock groundbreaking for a Down syndrome achievement center in Fort Wayne. Adults continue the build-out with more conventional construction materials inside GiGis’ Playhouse, at 6081 N. Clinton St., in Washington Square Mall. A start-up committee and several parents stood with representatives of Shambaugh & Son, L.P., and Vintage Archonics Inc. at the Oct. 21 ceremony. GiGi’s Playhouse provides free educational and therapeutic programming to individuals of all ages with Down syndrome, their families and the community. Staff and volunteers also work to share positive and accurate information about Down syndrome. For the last 14 years, GiGi’s Playhouse has extended opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome and their families to grow their confidence and skills while advocating a message of
surprise for Russell, who already had been named one of three finalists for the honor. She had joked See SACS, Page B13
Hundreds volunteer time in Concordia Service Day By Garth Snow gsnow@kpcmedia.com
Emmanuel-Saint Michael School pupils were excited about working with Concordia Lutheran High School students. The guest Cadets were excited about working with the thirdgraders. Teachers Amy Konow and Paul Buuck were excited about the whole experience. The 13 members of the Koinionia group visited ESM’s Getz Road campus as part of Concordia’s Day of Service. In all, CLHS sent 772 student volunteers to 64 locations on Oct. 9. Venues included services such as Lutheran Life Villages, Saint Vincent de Paul Society, Erin’s House for Grieving Children, Hope for Animals, and dozens of parks and schools. Concordia junior Nathaniel Witmer and several other visitors joined Konow in the ESM kitchen. “This is our day to go out into the community and find things to do to
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Concordia freshman Abi Pease works with an Emmanuel-Saint Michael third-grader. The pupils colored cards to be given to young cancer patients.
help people and spread the word of God,” he said. He explained that ‘koinionia” means “fellowship” — “which is pretty much what we do.” Sophomore Nick Anderson said the group meets each Tuesday for a devotion and a snack. “Earlier we helped them tie blankets for people with cancer. Now we’re helping them make a dessert,” Anderson said. “They need some help, but they can do See TIME, Page B8
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Maria Grace Fiacable tries on a construction hat with the help of her baby sitter, Natalie Owens. Maria Grace and other youngsters shoveled plastic balls for the ceremonial groundbreaking of Gigi’s Playhouse. The Down syndrome achievement center is taking shape in Washington Square Mall on North Clinton Street in Fort Wayne.
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Haverhill streets briefing doubles as citywide update Haverhill resident Robert Hedtke joined Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry and other city officials at an Oct. 1 briefing on street improvements. Hedtke, a retired pastor from Wisconsin, has lived at the corner of Sea Wind Place and Winterfield Run for six years. Streets in all directions were repaved in 2014 and 2015
as part of $45 million that the city invested in streets and sidewalks. Henry said the southwest neighborhood project was part of a broader pledge to upgrade infrastructure citywide. “We told them we would, and we kept our word,” Henry said. Hedtke said the low spot at the corner
floods every spring and his driveway has been collapsing from erosion. City contractors installed a drain and replaced the driveway. “We call it the bayou,” Hedtke said. “We’ll have to give it a new name now.” Work in the Haverhill area built more than 3 miles of concrete pavement, replaced 1,600
linear feet of sidewalk, installed 100 ADA ramps, and placed 16,000 linear feet of underdrain infrastructure. The two-year project encompassed the connected neighborhoods of Haverhill, Aboite Lake Estates, Plantations of Aboite and North Shores. The improvements benefited nearly 700 households, an
elementary school and surrounding areas. “Neighborhoods like Haverhill are the backbone of our community,” Henry said. “We’re enhancing the quality of life in our city and are positioning ourselves as a leader in job growth and opportunities for residents and businesses as we work together
to move Fort Wayne forward in the right direction.” Citywide, 2015 neighborhood improvements include: • nearly 75 miles of asphalt, concrete and chip and seal; • nearly 1,400 ramps complying with the See UPDATE, Page B3
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UPDATE from Page B2 Americans With Disabilities Act; and • more than 13 miles of sidewalk and trail improvements. In a statement, the city said plans call for more than $20 million in infrastructure improvements in each of the next several years. In October, work continued on asphalt improvements on several main routes, and restoration of grassy areas in affected neighborhoods. Trail construction on Hanna Street and Hurd Street is also scheduled for completion this year.
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Leaf collectors making second sweep FILE PHOTO BY GARTH SNOW
In this 2014 photo, John Killham rakes leaves in front of a Reed Road home as Rex Rhodehamer guides a hose that pulls the leaves onto a City of Fort Wayne truck. The Street Department began collecting leaves again Oct. 19.
Fort Wayne Street Department crews are making two sweeps of each city neighborhood in the annual leaf collection program. Crews will make the second sweep of the Central area Nov. 9-13. The Central area is generally south of Coliseum Boulevard and and north of Aboite Center Road, Engle Road, Rudisill Boulevard and McKinnie Avenue. Crews will visit the South area again Nov. 16-20. Service will turn to the North area again Nov. 30-Dec. 4. For details and a map of the zones, visit
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analyze what they made — is it really good for their body, did it make them feel good and is it nutritious? That’s the first part. As we do some research and look at things through this unit they will rethink another snack that is healthy for their bodies, that helps them learn, work and play.” Buuck worked with other visitors and third-graders on a separate project. “These guys are working on tying up fleece blankets and coloring cards that will
all go a charity called Phil’s Friends,” he said. “This is a service project that is designed for kids to help kids who are in the hospital with cancer, so these cards and these blankets will go to other children that need God’s love in their lives, and we’re providing that.” “The kids were very excited, and so were Mrs. Konow and I,” Buuck said. “It just adds another layer of good stuff for education and for the kids.” Konow said the third-
graders had eagerly anticipated the high school students’ visit. “Oh, they were so excited,” she said that Friday. “They’ve been counting it down all week. And they’re so good at talking to them and asking them how they like high school and ‘Where are you going to go to college?’ It’s just getting them excited about when they get there. You can tell.” Visit facebook.com/ CLHSCadets for photos of other Service Day projects.
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a freshman at Homestead High School, and Katie, an eighth-grader at Woodside Middle School. Also on hand were the teacher’s parents, Chuck and Kay Herr. Russell said her family is very supportive, and added that some of the best teaching ideas come from her home. “It’s just a way of life for her,” Tom Russell said. “I can’t think of something that she would be better suited to do. She just knows that there are people who need to be touched and helped to the next level and to hit their stride.” “She raised my game, too,” he said. “I made the dean’s list a couple of times in college before I met her, but afterward I made the dean’s list every time. She expects the best out of you and you feel like you need to do it for her and for you.” Russell said her selection means that she gets to represent incredible teachers throughout the state. “And it means there’s an interest in the idea of literacy,” she said. She said education has changed exponentially and mostly for the better during her career. “I think that we’ve become more aware that we need to think about every single child and what motivates that child,” she said. “We need to look at their mode of learning and teach to their strengths; and that’s
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been a fun change.” Upon entering the assembly, a surprised Russell received her first hug from Principal Kleber. “She rocks the free world and is such a huge, huge supporter and cheerleader and I could never do everything that I do without her. She’s a true visionary,” Russell said. “We could not be more proud of Mrs. Russell, and the state couldn’t have selected a better representative of education in Indiana,” Superintendent Downs said. “Her ability to connect with students and staff is truly amazing,” Kleber said. “She has a real passion, true commitment and an irresistible zeal for life that has inspired so many of our teachers and young readers.”
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Oct. 28th. Practices start the week of Jan. 4, 2016. Faith Baptist Church is at 6600 Trier Road, Fort Wayne. Register online or stop by the church for more information. Property tax bills due Nov. 10. Indiana fall property tax payments are due Nov. 10, and Allen County Chief Deputy Treasurer William Royce explained taxpayer options. Taxes are due in the office or must be postmarked by that date to be considered on time. This year the Nov. 10 tax due date is followed by Veterans Day and the Treasurer’s office will be closed on Nov. 11. Royce reminds taxpayers that local banks no longer collect payments. Fall tax coupons were included in the spring tax billing; bills are not mailed out in the fall. Details can be found at allencountytreasurer.us or contact the Treasurer’s office at (260) 449-7693. USF offers Europe trip. The University of Saint Francis is accepting reservations for Global Classroom 2016: Best of Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, Provence and Barcelona. The trip begins on Monday, May 9, 2016, returning Friday, May 20. Accompany the USF School of Creative Arts on this 12-day European adventure. Locations to be visited include Anne Frank’s House, Van Gogh Museum, Cathedral of Notre Dame, the Louvre, and more. The trip will be led by Rick Cartwright, dean of the School of Creative Arts. Flights, transportation, hotels, some meals and museum admissions are included in the trip. For more information, contact Molly McGowan in the School of Creative Arts at (260) 399-8064 or mmcgowan@sf.edu. Safe Sitter Classes. Lutheran Children’s Hospital, 7950 W. Jefferson Blvd. Safe Sitter is a medically based instructional program that teaches girls and boys how to handle emergencies when caring for young children. Classes include two days of instruction that incorporate lifesaving techniques, how and when to talk with a 9-1-1 dispatcher, injury prevention, behavior management, managing a toddler or preschool guest, tips on child care and how to screen baby-sitting jobs. The classes are taught by Lutheran Children’s Hospital staff and prepare babysitters to confidently handle crises. Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and class size is limited. The cost for the two-day class is $50. Students must be at least 11 years old to participate. Call Child Life Specialist Tammy Else with Lutheran Children’s Hospital at 435-7344 to register. More details are available at lutheranchildrenshosp.com. Classes take place from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the following dates: Dec. 28 and 29. Bob Leiman Toastmasters Club. Build confidence, and improve your communication and leadership skills. The second and fourth Mondays of the month, 6:30-8 p.m., Pizza Hut at Northcrest Shopping Center. Social hour 5:30-6:30 p.m. Contact Mary Hilger at heierm77@hotmail.com or 489-4440 with questions. Overeaters Anonymous meetings. No weigh-ins, dues or fees. Call 704-0453 for local meeting information. Summit City Singers fall concert series. Summit City Singers is open to anyone high school age and older. All concerts are free and open to the public. The theme of the fall concert series is “Around the World in 80 Minutes.” Selections include “Aiken Drum” from Scotland, “Waltzing Matilda” from Australia, “Hamabe no Uta” from Japan, “He Is Born, the Divine Christ Child” from France and others. Dates and locations are: • Tuesday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m., Coventry Meadows, 7843 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. • Saturday, Nov. 21, 2 pm, Allen County Public Library Theater, 900
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E., Harlan. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Handmade items, lunch, and a bake sale. Bake sale and craft bazaar. Bethany Lutheran Church, 2435 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch will be available. The church’s Ladies Guild sponsors the bazaar. Traders’ Days. Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. 10 a.m-5 p.m. Free. The History Center presents this event, which welcomes traditional Miami and regional tribes’ crafts, goods and wares for sale, as well as hands-on demonstrations and interactive educational programs. Christmas Shop & Bakery. Cedar Creek Church, 12606 Leo Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Featuring a craft sale, bakery with specialty items, cookie walk and lunch. All vendors donate 100 per cent of their profits to charitable nonprofit organizations. Fort Wayne Farmer’s Indoor Market. Lincoln Financial Event Center at Parkview Field. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Markets continue the first and third Saturdays of each month through May. Sausage/sauerkraut dinner and crafts. Zion Lutheran Church, 2313 S. Hanna St. at Creighton Avenue, Fort Wayne. 5-7 p.m. $8 for ages 11 through adult, $3 for ages 5 to 10. Sausage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, dessert, coffee or milk. Carryouts available. Handicap accessible. “Harvest of Blessings.” Victory Noll Center, 1900 W. Park Drive, Huntington. 7 p.m.; doors open at 6:30 p.m. $40 per person, including meal, two tokens for beer or wine, and live entertainment. This fundraiser features live jazz music and New Orleans-style food. The evening includes a live auction. Tickets are available at olvm.org/vncenter, or by calling Victory Noll Center at (260) 356-0628, ext. 174. Euchre tournament and dinner fundraiser. Zion Lutheran Church, 7616 Bull Rapids Road, Woodburn. 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $12, which includes the meal, awards, door prizes, fellowship and snacks. For more information, reservations, and tickets, call Gladys Thiele, (260) 657-5368, or Lynda Place, (260) 632-5410. Chicago bus trip fundraiser. Bus departs from the IPFW Campus at 7 a.m. and returns at 10 p.m. Open to the public. The Association of IPFW Women sponsors this fundraiser for the organization’s scholarship fund. There are several drop-off points in Chicago. Columbia City pickups/ drop-offs can be arranged as needed. The total cost is $40 ($5 of which goes to the association’s scholarship fund). Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, until the bus is filled. Checks or money orders only. Contact Bev Stewart at irbstewart@yahoo.com or call (260) 485-8724. 5th anniversary open house continues. The Olive Twist, Covington Plaza, West Jefferson Boulevard, Fort Wayne. Free samples of tasty treats throughout the day. Hourly giveaways and chances to win the anniversary celebration grand prize.
SUNDAY, NOV. 8 Children’s Choir Harvest Concert. Rhinehart Music Center on the IPFW campus, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne. 4 p.m. Tickets are $8 to $10. All Fort Wayne Children’s Choir ensembles will perform. The concert is presented in collaboration with IPFW and the Community Harvest Food Bank. Concert patrons are encouraged to donate items for the Community Harvest Kids Backpack Program, designed to meet the needs of hungry children at times when other resources are not available. The backpacks are filled with meals, and children take the backpacks home on weekends. The food bank also accepts monetary donations. Tickets are available through the IPFW box office, (260) 481-6555. Traders’ Days. Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. Noon-4 p.m. Free. The History Center presents this event, which welcomes traditional Miami and regional tribes’ crafts, goods and wares for sale, as well as hands-on demonstrations and interactive educational programs. Fort Wayne Hobby and Collectibles Show. Classic Cafe, 4832 Hillegas Road, Fort Wayne. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission. A vinyl record and CD show will be held next door. Thanksgiving dinner. American Legion Post 420, 112 E. South St., Monroeville. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Adults $8, children 5-12 free, children 4 and under eat free. Dine-in and drive-thru available.
TUESDAY, NOV. 10 Canterbury School Early Childhood Program open house. 5601 Covington Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The Early Childhood Program offers an academic curriculum that fosters creativity, stimulates cognitive growth and promotes physical, social and emotional development for age 2 through Junior Kindergarten. Prospective parents will meet the teachers and learn about French, music, library, outdoor education and gymnastics in addition to the core curriculum, extended day and enrichment options. Prospective students also are invited. For more information, contact cbowen@canterburyschool.org. No RSVP needed. “Memory Worries: Should I Be Worried?” Allen County Extension Office, on the IPFW campus, 4001 Crescent Ave., Fort Wayne. 1 p.m. This program discusses how memory works and why it sometimes doesn’t, with special focus on how to improve memory and recall. Direct questions to Vickie Hadley at the Allen County Extension Office, (260) 481-6826.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11 Veterans Day benefit dinner. Messiah Lutheran Church, Stellhorn and Maplecrest roads, Fort Wayne. 5-7 p.m. $10 for ages 11 and older, with discounted rates for younger children. Proceeds will be donated to Shepherd’s House, a transitional living center for homeless veterans struggling with alcohol and chemical dependencies. Surviving the Holidays: A Conversation with the Visiting Nurse Grief team. Visiting Nurse Community Grief Center, 5920 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne.
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5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Those who are grieving may dread special days or holidays. Grief counselors Rick Leone, Bonnie Davis and Lili Carroll will lead a discussion and offer practical suggestions on how to cope. A light supper will be served. RSVP to (260) 435-3261 or email jodytaylor@vnfw.org. Canterbury School Early Childhood Program open house continues. 5601 Covington Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Prospective parents will meet the teachers and learn about the core curriculum and other programs. Prospective students also are invited. For more information, contact cbowen@canterburyschool.org. No RSVP needed.
SATURDAY, NOV. 14 Christmas Bazaar. Peace United Church of Christ, 9123 Aboite Center Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Vendors may reserve tables for $15 by calling Diana at (260) 432-6369 or (260) 431-7183. Black Swamp Jam. Folkcraft Instruments, 22133 Main St., Woodburn. 10 a.m.-noon. No charge. This acoustic jam session is open to players of all skill levels. Strictly public domain tunes. Visit folkcraft.com for details and future events. “Coping With the Holidays.” D.O. McComb & Sons, 1140 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne. Grief and loss counselor Dar Richardson will offer suggestions to honor a loved one’s memory and to help the survivors to heal. Visitors may attend either the 1-2:30 p.m. session or the 4-5:30 p.m. session. Reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Nov. 8 is the deadline to register. For further information or to register, visit mccombandsons.com or call (260) 426-9494. Families may remember a lost loved one, share in a candle-lighting ceremony, and offer support to grieving families. Three Rivers Choral Festival. Rhinehart Music Center, IPFW Campus. 4 p.m. $7 for adults, $6 for seniors 60 and older, $4 for non-IPFW students, free to children 10 and younger, and free to IPFW students with ID. Featuring the Fort Wayne Children’s Choir Youth Chorale and area high school choirs. The guest conductor is Henry Leck, founder and director of the Indianapolis Children’s Choir. Get tickets through the IPFW Box Office, (260) 481-6555. Holiday Craft Bazaar. Croninger Elementary School, 6700 Trier Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Featuring craft sale, bake sale, popcorn and drinks and a $1 kids craft table. All proceeds go to Croninger PTA to help classrooms and the Student Council. Christmas Bazaar and Sale. Emmaus Lutheran Church and School, 8626 Covington Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., in the school gym. Booths include handmade craft and gift items, a country store with home-baked goodies, a new and next-to new booth, used books and games, and independent vendors with their products to sell. Concessions will be available for lunch. Visitors may enjoy complimentary hot cider, and perhaps win a door prize. Craft bazaar. Bishop Dwenger High School, 1300 E. Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Food concessions will be available. Sponsored by the Bishop Dwenger Music Boosters. Vendors contribute items toward a raffle to be held at the end of the day. Purse Bingo. Bishop Dwenger High School, 1300 E. Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne. 6:30 p.m., in the school cafeteria. $20 per person. Play bingo to win a designer purse such as Kate Spade, Cole Hahn, Coach, and more. Limited reserved tables for eight are also available. Refreshments will be sold (no carry-ins, please). Buy tickets at bishopdwenger.com/pursebingo or call (260) 496-4775. Players must be 21 or older to attend.
TUESDAY, NOV. 17 “Cornucopia of Treasures” luncheon by Fort Wayne Women’s Midday Connection. Orchard Ridge Country Club, 4531 Lower Huntington Road, Fort
Wayne. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $15.50, inclusive of lunch. Emily Lahr, donor relations manager of United Way of Allen County, will tell what the agency represents and how donations are used in the community. Baby sitting is available. Reservations are due to Meridith, (260) 672-3414, by Nov. 10. Fort Wayne Women’s Midday Connection is a service of Stonecroft Ministries.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18 Bishop Luers High School open house. 333 E. Paulding Road, Fort Wayne. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to meet the staff and faculty, tour the school and learn about clubs, athletics, performing arts and the college preparatory academics. Breakout sessions will include information on financial aid, special education and exceptional learners, and college and career readiness. For more information, contact Jenny Andorfer, director of admissions, jandorfer@bishopluers.org or (260) 456-1261, ext. 3141.
SATURDAY, NOV. 21 Fort Wayne Farmer’s Indoor Market. Lincoln Financial Event Center at Parkview Field. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Markets continue the first and third Saturdays of each month through May. Holiday Bazaar. American Legion 241 Auxiliary, 7605 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Model Railroad Show and Swap. Coliseum Bingo, 911 W. Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission $5 for adults, $7 for families, and children 12 and under admitted free. The event is sponsored by the nonprofit Maumee Valley Railroad Club Inc., and features dozens of tables of railroad bargains and at least one operating model railroad. Historical and other organizations will be represented. Concessions will be available. Free parking is available. Leo Band Dinner Auction Extravaganza. Leo Jr.-Sr. High School, 14699 Amstutz Road, Leo-Cedarville. In the school auditeria. Dinner 6-7 p.m. Auction 7-9 p.m. Dinner includes choice of pulled pork or barbeque chicken by Blue Stack Smokehouse, plus sides, cookie and drink. Dinner tickets are $10. To buy tickets, call (260) 446-6273 or email tda20213@ frontier.com. Cookie Walk. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 110 E. Wallen Road, Fort Wayne. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Featuring baklava, tiropita, spanakopita and a variety of festive cookies.
SUNDAY, NOV. 22 Bishop Luers Turkey Trot. Columbia Street West, 135 W. Columbia St., Fort Wayne. 6-10:30 p.m. $20 in advance or $30 at the door. Tickets are available online at bishopluers.org/athletics, can be purchased at Bishop Luers High School Front Office, 333 E. Pauling Road, Fort Wayne, or by calling Mike Gigli (260) 672-2473, Lisa Palmer (260) 438-0482 or the BLHS Athletic department at (260) 456-1261, ext. 3021. Guests must be 21 to attend to support Bishop Luers High School athletics and performing arts. Ticket prices includes food, beer, wine and soft drinks, cash bar, plus music by Actual Size. This event is sponsored by Indiana Physical Therapy, Dave Kuhn and Missy Gumbert.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 2 Visit Day at Canterbury School. Area students are invited to register at canterburyschool.org/visit or email admissions@canterburyschool.org by Nov. 23. Prospective students in kindergarten through high school will attend classes for the day, meet students and teachers and learn more about Canterbury’s college preparatory curriculum. Prospective K-8 students will attend the day at 5601 Covington Road and prospective high school students will attend at 3210 Smith Road, Fort Wayne.
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