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Zoo’s stars keep low proďŹ le through winter The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo’s yearly grocery list

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A crust of ice covers the 20-inch layer of snow that blankets the grounds of the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo. The squirrels and Canada geese that own the grounds in the summer still scoff at the cages in February. The zoo gates are locked, the ticket booths dark. And 54 cars and trucks ďŹ ll four rows of the parking lot. “There’s a lot going on,â€? the zoo education chief explains. “All the animals that we have are here all yearlong. So there are caretakers here all yearlong.â€? For the record, Cheryl Piropato said, that’s about 1,000 animals — “give or take a fewâ€? — of about 200 species. The animals stay at the zoo through the winter, but most take shelter indoors. To make that possible, 65 to 70 people work through 12 months and four seasons. “That’s how

Each year, the zoo spends more than $238,000 to feed the more than 1,000 animals in it’s care. Here’s a sampling of what the animals consume in a typical year:

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Even one of the zoo’s two red pandas sought the warmth of a heating pad this winter. Education and Communications Director Cheryl Piropato says the natives of the Himalayan Mountains are suited to stay outside in the Indiana winters.

many people it takes to take care of the animals,� said Piropato, whose formal title is education and communications director. “We have instructors out in the schools every day. We have veterinarians doing physicals

this time of the year.â€? In fact, two veterinarians and two veterinary assistants care for the birds and the beasts. “And they’re busy all the time, they cover things seven days a week,â€? she said. “When the zoo ďŹ rst

Masonic Lodge applauds member’s 50-year mark

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Emory Bryan Jr. kneels at the altar at Masonic Lodge 224, Leo, where he received his 50-year Award of Gold.

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Emory Bryan Jr.’s family and fellow members of Masonic Lodge 224, Leo, helped to celebrate Bryan’s Award of Gold, recognizing 50 years with the fraternal organization. Mark Genung, leader of the Indiana Grand Lodge, spoke at the March 5 ceremony, and asked Bryan’s wife, Martha, to pin the award on her husband’s lapel. Bryan is chaplain of Leo Lodge. He has served as worshipful master at Leo and at Southgate, where he received his Masonic apron and advanced to the degree of Master Mason on March 2, 1964. “The fraternity has been a blessing to me through the years, the opportunity to meet the brothers all over the United States, many of whom became really great friends,â€? Bryan said. “But on reecting on all these memories, there’s one that stands out that’s greater than all the rest, and that occurred the night I was initiated. After I received light in Masonry for the ďŹ rst time, the worshipful master approached me from the East. Only it wasn’t the worshipful master, it was my dad, and he said, ‘My brother, I now present to you the lambskin of a white leather apron. It is the emblem of innocence and the badge of a Mason.’ What a way to start your Masonic life! Dad, thank you. Thanks to the fraternity, and thanks to you guys.â€?

started in 1965, it’s true that all the animals left the zoo in the wintertime, but we just don’t do that anymore,� she said. “In part, because we make a commitment to provide

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Volunteers prepare fish for a Feb. 8 fundraiser at Suburban Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 6318 W. California Road. The 55th annual fish fry helps support the school, founded in 1885. Another fundraiser Saturday, March 15, will fund the second phase of the playground renovation project and support the tuition assistance fund. The silent auction begins when doors open at 6 p.m. at Sweetwater Sound, 5501 U.S. 30 West. The live auction begins at 7 p.m. There is no admission fee. Everyone is welcome. The popcorn and dessert bar are free. The nacho bar and drinks are available for purchase. Live entertainment will be provided by Redeemed. Merchants donate goods and gift certificates for the auction, which last year raised almost $30,000.

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Fort Wayne Youtheatre, USF stage ‘Willy Wonka’ The School of Creative Arts at the University of Saint Francis and the Fort Wayne Youtheatre will collaborate on a production of the classic children’s story “Willy Wonka,” at the USF Performing Arts Center, 431 W. Berry St. Brad Beauchamp and Leslie Hormann will direct. Performances are Fridays through Sundays, March 21-23 and 28-30. Show times are 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are available through ArtsTix Community Box Office at 422-4226 or

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The Brain Injury Association of Indiana will hold its second-annual Bowling for Brain Injury event from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, March 23, at Westwood Lanes, 2400 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. For more information, visit BowlingforBrainInjury.org or email bowling@ biausa.org.

According to the organization, more than 30,000 Hoosiers each year sustain a brain injury — a figure that doesn’t include sports injuries or veterans returning from combat. The event, for which teams of six people can sign up, helps raise money for the Brain Injury Association of America. In addition, March is Brain Injury Awareness Month.

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Student volunteers ages 13 to 17 will ask the public to donate canned food for dogs and cats at the animal shelter.

Teens to help feed animals by stufďŹ ng Whisker Wag’n Teens are gathering canned food for shelter animals, and are asking the public’s help. Student members of the Animal Care Teen program at Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control will gather from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, March 15, for the fourth annual Stuff the Whisker Wag’n service event. The wagon will be parked in the AC&C parking lot, 3020 Hillegas Road. Rain or shine, teens will await donations.

ACT, in its 29th year, offers youth ages 13-17 an opportunity to learn about animal related careers, develop leadership skills and help animals through service work. Their goal is to collect much needed canned food for homeless shelter dogs and cats that arrive every spring, many resulting from animals that were never spayed or neutered. In 2013, Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control provided shelter for 6,992

lost and homeless cats and 4,982 dogs. Students are asking for canned pet food because canned food isn’t part of the shelter’s budget. Still, canned food is needed to entice animals to begin eating, to provide a quick source of moisture to the diet, and to add weight to those animals that arrive malnourished. People stopping with a donation will be thanked with a coupon for wafe fries from Chick-ďŹ l-A as supplies last.

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The Allen County 4-H Shooting Sports Club is sponsoring a 4-H muzzleloading program in April. The instruction covers safe handling of firearms, proper use of equipment, shooting techniques and ethics of good shooters. The program will begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at the Allen County Extension Office, 4001 Crescent Ave. Then the program will continue on May 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Spencerville area. Class size is limited to 10 participants. This program will be held outside. Advanced registration is required and due by April 15. This program is open to all youth grades 3-12. The cost is $40. Equipment will be provided. Call the Allen County Extension Office at 481-6826 to request additional information. Registration forms also are available at extension. purdue.edu/allen. Click on 4-H Youth Development, then Calendar/Workshops/Activities. Instructors are certified through the Indiana 4-H Shooting Sports Program of Purdue University and the Department of Natural Resources.

Library Director Krull announces retirement Jeffrey R. Krull, the director of the Allen County Public Library Krull since 1986, has announced that he will retire this September. Martin Seifert, the president of the library board, said a national search will be conducted to recruit a new director to succeed Krull. “Jeff has been an exemplary leader and ambassador, not only for our library, but for all of Fort Wayne,” Seifert said. “His work and vision have led to a vigorously active and fiscally strong library for all the citizens of Allen County.” Krull, a native of North Tonawanda, N.Y., received his master of

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relocated, expanded, and/ or renovated. The library’s Genealogy Center, which houses the Fred J. Reynolds Historical Genealogy Collection, is the second largest genealogical research library in the country, drawing visitors from all 50 states and numerous foreign countries each year. In 2009 the library successfully secured custody of the library materials and photograph collection of the Lincoln Museum, after that institution was closed by the parent company. The library initiated a digitization program to preserve and make available millions of pages of books, documents, and periodicals, as well as photographs from the library’s local history collection, the Genealogy

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Martha Bryan pins the Masonic Award of Gold pin on the lapel of her husband, Emory Bryan Jr., at Leo Lodge 224. Mark Genung, right, the leader of Indiana Masons, helped to honor Bryan’s 50 years as a Mason.

LODGE from Page A1 through — not only does it have heart in it, but it is just amazing,” Hills said. “Your voice, Brother Emory, still, it’s remarkable.” Genung reminded Masons and guests that true leadership is not accomplished with a gavel. “We should lead with brotherly love and friendship in everything we do, especially among brothers, but with all mankind,” he said. “We need to set an example not only of charity, but just being good men, good

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About 60 Fort Wayne area handbell musicians are expected to participate in the Fort Wayne Handbell Festival on Saturday, March 22. The joint concert begins at 4:30 p.m. at First Wayne Street United Methodist Church, 300 E. Wayne St. The public is invited. A free-will offering will be taken. Lee Afdahl, the president of the board of the Handbell Musicians of America, will conduct. Co-chairs Tim Robison and Jane Snow began organizing the festival last fall. Robison is an organist and director of music at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Fort Wayne. Snow is a former local church handbell choir director and handbell clinician. Both worked on earlier Fort Wayne and regional handbell festivals,

and decided to revive the tradition. “We started with just Fort Wayne, Afdahl to create some interest,” Snow said. “There are a lot of new choirs, a lot of new directors, choirs that are having a rebirth.” “We’re trying to get local handbell ringers together. We haven’t done that for years,” Robison said. The Trinity English Lutheran Church handbell choir will present one number, and then Afdahl will conduct the entire group playing several numbers. The choirs have rehearsed the music in advance, and will rehearse together that day at the host church, beginning at

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Band back in Roanoke Press the Glass will perform at a Saturday, March 15, fundraiser for the Huntington Boys & Girls Club. The Indianapolis rock ‘n’ roll cover band will perform at Cottage Event Center, 9528 U.S. 24 North, Roanoke. Tickets are $10 and can be obtained at the Boys & Girls Club, at Good Grains Gluten Free Bakery in Roanoke, or by calling the Cottage Event Center at 483-3508. Tickets also can be purchased using PayPal at cottageeventcenter.com. Besides being a fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club, the evening marks the second anniversary for the Cottage Event Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the band takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. Oley’s Pizza will be on sale by the slice. A cash bar will be available. For more information, email groucho164@yahoo.com. The band was booked because of the popularity of last year’s show. The band, which recently changed its name from Tollgate Road, is a popular Indianapolis group, specializing in music from the 1970s and ’80s, including hits by artists such as ZZ Top, Journey, John Mellencamp and Aerosmith. The band has played before Colts games at Lucas Oil Stadium, and has become a favorite at the new downtown Indianapolis hot spot Dick’s Last Resort. Known for playing nearly nonstop during their sets, Press the Glass features Mark Bailey on lead guitar and vocals, and Terry Carmony on the blues harmonica. The Huntington Boys & Girls Club is in the middle of a $3.5 million capital campaign to build a new facility at their current East State Street location. The new facility will be known as The Parkview Boys & Girls Club of Huntington.

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The Bishop Dwenger Varsity Cheer Team won a ninth national title, competing March 2 at the Contest of Champions Nationals in Orlando, Fla. The 22-member team won the extra-large varsity division, consisting of teams of 20 members or more. The team also received the highest score of any team at the competition that day. The team was crowned national grand champions for the ninth time. Almost 100 teams competed. Dwenger cheer members include: seniors — Emily Budzon, Elizabeth Budzon, Lauren Didier, Haley Enrietto, Mariah Tippmann and Allison White; juniors — Clare Anderson, Alexis Eddy, Dominique EfďŹ nger, Maggie Houlihan, Graisen Proctor, Lucy Schenkel and Emily Tippmann; sophomores — Jenna Eckland, Grace Gillig and Maddy Tippmann; freshmen — Katie Eddy, Jaclyn Grutsch, Raina Gulachek, Carson Jasper, Sylvia Schenkel and Amy Weilbaker. This is the team’s fourth consecutive title. The team is coached by Amy Gonzagowski, Vicki Kuker and Doris Derheimer.

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ZOO from Page A1 excellent care for every animal for as long as it’s with us, for its entire life, and there aren’t just excellent places that we can ship animals to for six months out of the year and get them all back. So everything pretty much stays here.” “There are a few animals that are coldhardy and they’re outside all yearlong,” Piropato said. “Our red pandas, which are native to the Himalayan Mountains, they have no problem. The Eurasian eagle owls, which are a trans-arctic species, they’re doing fine outside.” Even those animals have shelter available. One of the endangered pandas warmed up to a heating pad on a particularly cold night. “The sea lions can tolerate cool temperatures and the water in the tank doesn’t freeze because it’s salt water and we keep it moving,” Piropato said. “There are pumps and waterfalls in there. It’s a busy, busy place all year long.” “The penguins, believe it or not, are not coldblooded penguins,” she explained. “Some penguins are from temperate or even tropical areas. The penguins we have are from South Africa. The temperature there is not unlike that of Fort Wayne, but just a little bit milder, so they’re actually inside when it’s

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Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo 3411 Sherman Blvd. 2014 season begins April 26, ends Oct. 12. Admission $14 for adults, $9 for children 2-18, $10.50 for ages 60 or older, free to babies age 1 and under, and free to Zoo Society members. Parking is free. Extra charge for tokens for train ride, river ride, Sky Safari, endangered species carousel and pony ride. Strollers and wagons available for rent, wheelchairs available for free use. For tickets, Zoo Society information, or other details, visit kidszoo.org or call (260) 427-6800. very cold out.” “The animal that’s been here the longest is Edgar, our marabou stork, and he has been here since the African Velt first opened in 1976,” she said. “We have quite a few long-lived and long-term residents here at the zoo.” “We’re committed to providing care throughout the animal’s natural life,” Piropato said. “And as a result, in our zoo and zoos in general, there are a lot of animals you could call geriatric. Because we’ve kept them alive with great care, they move into old age and we have a lot of geriatric conditions among our animals. Arthritis is probably the most common. And cataracts. So we continue to provide care, to keep the animal comfortable for as long as we possibly can. Sometimes the decision does come down to what really is our best option for this animal at this point in its life, and considering the quality of life. The only thing I can liken that to is like a pet owner, the way you would look at your dog or cat at the end of

their life. That’s pretty much how we look at our zoo animals, because we’re emotionally invested in them. When you care for an animal and spend that much time with it over 10 or 15 or 20 years, you make those kinds of decisions very, very carefully and deliberately.” Piropato does not claim a favorite among the 1,000 zoo creatures, but admitted, “I’m kind of partial to the big cats. I think they’re all just beautiful and amazing when you take the time to sit and watch them and learn about them.” The educator said she is also a student. “I’ve worked here at the zoo for 28 years and I can truly say that I learn something every day on my job, whether it’s from researching an animal, from talking to a zookeeper who has really intensive knowledge about one species, or chatting with visitors out on the path, it really is a place of learning even for those of us who work here every day.” The education staff

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The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo will open April 26, and end the 2014 season Oct. 12. The zoo drew 535,744 visitors during the 2013 season, and another 20,156 guests during Wild Zoo Halloween.

has no off-season. “Last year we saw 40,000-plus students in our programming, both on-site and off-site, so it’s a pretty big operation,” Piropato said. “A lot of our programs are funded with grant support so we can offer them free to various constituents, and for other programs we can charge a fee. But we see lots and lots of kids in a year.” Though the gates have been closed since October, nature has continued its course inside the zoo. Two colobus monkeys were born just two days apart in late January. Obi (“oh-bee”) is a male, born Jan. 26. Mchumba (“meh-choom-ba”) is a female, born Jan. 28. When Piropato wrote the first news release about the blessed events, she had not seen the subjects, because one of the mother monkeys was especially protective. “I haven’t been allowed in their yet,” she said. “So the pictures that I have were actually taken by one of our keepers.”

Those new arrivals mean the troop of black and white monkeys will have six members on hand to welcome the public on April 26. “We have volunteer programs for ages 13 and up,” she added. “Our Z-Team is teens age 13 to 17 and we have about 175 teens who help us every summer, doing various projects. They help at our summer camp, they do education tables around the zoo when we’re open, and we have a conservation crew as well that helps us with conservation efforts. We have adult volunteers who help in a variety of ways — with guest services, with zookeeper support, education programs — so altogether we have about 400 active volunteers.” Some volunteers even help handle some animals. The zoo offers volunteer training a couple times each year. “We’ve gotten a lot of national attention,” Piropato said. “We were

chosen as one of the Top 10 zoos for kids by Parents magazine, which was a really exciting honor for us. The New York Times named us one of the zoos designed with kids in mind, which really kind of nails it because that is what we’re all about.” The Indiana Office of Tourism tallied votes and called the zoo Indiana’s No. 1 summer attraction. “All those things are very thrilling,” Piropato said. “But what we just really love is for people to come back and enjoy the zoo again and again. And the community really supports the zoo. We are a nonprofit organization. We don’t get any tax support for our operations, which is not typical of zoos around the country. A lot of them get municipal or state funding, and we do not. This zoo is supported by the people who use it. So admission fees, or when you buy an ice cream cone, or ride the train, all those fees are what keep us going every year.” When the visitors return, they will find a pond where a visiting great blue heron stood watch over a gap in the ice in February. Visitors will find squirrels darting between Franke Park and the acorns across Sherman Boulevard. Visitors will see the Canada geese helping themselves to the zebras’ grain. “We’ll just put out a little extra,” Piropato said.

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Theater camp registers The Embassy Theatre will present SCORE summer arts camp July 7-25, at the theater at 125 W. Jefferson Blvd. Hours are 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. The camp ends with a final performance on July 26. Early-bird registration is available at $450 through March 20. Regular registration is $550 through May 20 or until the camp is filled. Children bring their own lunch. Register at fwembassytheatre.org. SCORE is an intensive three-week workshop that enlists middle school students to form a fully operational theatrical production company, complete with a name, logo, staff, an artistic ensemble, a mission statement and core values. After the production company is formed (under supervision of industry professionals), the company proceeds to conceive, write, compose, design, build, market and perform an original opera. Also find scholarship information online.

Fort Wayne Parks camps begin June 9 The Fort Wayne Parks Department plans a series of summer day camps, beginning as early as June 9 and continuing as late as Aug. 1. For details and registration, visit fortwayneparks.org or call 427-6000. Farmin’ Fun Day Camp The camp integrates hands-on farming such as gardening and animal care, cooperative games, and nature exploration.

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Science Central will get an early look at summer camps with Spring Break Camp, March 31-April 4. Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily at Science Central, 1950 N. Clinton St. Advance registration is required for all camps, and can be done online at sciencecentral.org. Monday, March 31, will focus on “The Science of Storms,” using Science Central’s newest exhibit, Science On a Sphere. Tuesday, April 1, will feature “Spy Training 101,” Wednesday, April 2, will feature “Fun Park Physics,” Thursday, April 3, will focus on “Grossology,” and Friday, April 4, features “Jurassic Journeys.” A weeklong technology camp, “Science On a Sphere: Mission Design,” will give campers, ages 8-13, the opportunity to delve into computer programming to develop presentations for Science On a Sphere.

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Explore zoo at spring break camp The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo plans Spring Break Camp, April 1-3. Register at kidszoo.org. All camps feature hands-on learning, the chance to meet friendly animals, and zoo exploration. Zoo Tots: Bugs Don’t Bug Me! Explore those creepy, crawly critters that outnumber people 200 million to one. In this fun-filled camp, you will learn about how important bugs are to our everyday life. Tuesday, April 1, 9-10:30 a.m. For ages 3-adult. $15. Egg-cellent Adventure. Believe it or not, eggs are tough to crack! Explore all there is to know about what makes up an egg, inside and out. From tadpoles, to birds, to spiders — eggs are key in creating and maintaining life. Tuesday, April 1, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. For ages 6-12. $30. Mad Scientist. Get ready for hands-on fun when you

spend the day conducting experiments, meeting friendly zoo animals, and playing science-based games. Wednesday, April 2, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. For ages 6-12. $30. Holes, Hideaways & Houses. Explore animals that live in burrows, under logs, and more. Thursday, April 3, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. For ages 6-12. $30. Ages 6-12 can save $10 by signing up for all three days for $80. Programs are held rain or shine. Openings are limited, so early registration is encouraged. Children must meet age requirements on the first day of all programs. Refunds (minus 10 percent processing fee) are available if registration is canceled at least two weeks in advance. The zoo reserves the right to cancel programs with insufficient registration. In the event of such a cancellation, fees will be refunded. For further information, call 427-6808 or e-mail education@kidszoo.org.

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Canadian artist “Big Jim” Miller, a director for DHX Media Inc., an independent children’s entertainment company, will speak at the Closer Look lecture series at the University of Saint Francis North Campus auditorium, 2702 Spring St., at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 20. He is a graduate of Vancouver Film School in the 2-D classical animation program. This lecture is made possible by Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne, the Indiana Arts Commission and the

National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, call 399-8064. Miller, a co-director on the Hub Network’s “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic,” has worked with storyboards, character and background design in the television animation industry for more than 15 years. He worked 10 years on “Ed, Edd and Eddy,” an animated television series on Cartoon Network, and also worked for DHX on “Kid vs. Kat” and “Packages from Planet X” and Capcom for the game “Dead Rising

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Matthew 25 commends Freys for clinic service Matthew 25 Health and Dental Clinic announced the recipients of the 2014 Fabric of the Community Award. The annual award recognizes outstanding dedication and ongoing support of Matthew 25. This year, the organization recognized Dr. Jim Frey and Judy Frey for their longtime service and commitment to community wellness. Dr. Frey has served the Matthew 25 clinics for

more than 20 years. “He shows kindness in caring for the needs of the less fortunate while maintaining a future-focused vision of comprehensive community health prevention, education and treatment,” the clinics said in a news release. “As Jim’s dedicated partner, Judy has helped make her husband’s work possible. She has also made her own special contributions as a Matthew 25 volunteer.

Together, the Freys truly represent the generous and compassionate spirit of Matthew 25.” The Fabric of the Community Award was presented at the Art & Soul event, March 6 at the Arts United Center. The annual event raises funds to help cover yearly operating costs for Matthew 25’s medical and dental clinics. Last year, more than 300 people attended the event, raising more

Mammography van to visit The Francine’s Friends Mobile Mammography coach visits locations throughout the Fort Wayne area. Appointments preferably should be scheduled prior to the date of the visit. For an appointment, call (260) 483-1847 or (800) 727-8439, ext. 26540. Walk-in openings are available depending on schedule. All locations are in Fort Wayne unless otherwise noted. March 15, Max Fitness, 1415 W. Dupont Road. March 17, Leo Jr./ Sr. High School, 14600 Amstutz Road, Leo.

IPFW will become a smoke-free and tobacco-free campus effective April 1. The use of cigarettes, cigars, oral tobacco, electronic cigarettes, and all other tobacco products will be prohibited on campus and other sites controlled, operated, or leased by the university. “Implementing a tobacco-free policy will bring added benefits to the well-being of our entire community,” Chancellor Vicky Carwein said in a news release. “Tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke remain the leading causes of

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than $107,000 for the organization. Matthew 25 is a nonprofit, Gospel-inspired primary health care clinic serving more than 6,000 uninsured and low-income area residents each year. Since 1976, the clinic has been the only full-time regional resource offering free medical, dental, vision and hearing services under one roof. For more information, visit matthew25online.com.

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For details A copy of IPFW’s tobacco- and smoke-free policy can be found at ipfw.edu/chancellor. For information on how to quit smoking or to stop using tobacco products, contact the IPFW Center for Healthy Living and Wellness at 481-5748 or visit the Health and Wellness website. preventable disease and death worldwide. Our students, faculty, and staff deserve a healthy place in which to learn, work, and live, and this policy will help accomplish that.” With the announcement, IPFW joins sister campus Indiana University Bloomington, and the regional campuses of Purdue and IU, all of which adopted

smoke/tobacco-free policies. Nationwide, more than 1,100 colleges and universities have adopted tobacco-free or smokefree policies, and the Department of Health and Human Services’ Tobacco-Free College Campus Initiative has urged all campuses to promote and support the adoption and

implementation of tobacco-free policies. The most recent Surgeon General report added to the list of harmful effects of cigarettes in that nearly half a million people will die from smoking-related diseases this year. The report released in January adds even more diseases to the previous list of smoking-caused diseases, including Type 2 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, erectile dysfunction, macular degeneration that can cause blindness, two additional cancers — liver and colorectal — and cleft palate birth defects.

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Lutheran Foundation gives $20,000 to area free clinic The Lutheran Foundation made a $20,000 matching grant to Christian Community Health Care, which the free medical clinic will use to serve a greater number of patients this year. The clinic, located at 13410 Main St. in Grabill, provides acute care services Mondays through Thursdays. The clinic can serve as many as 12 patients each session, and no appointments are necessary. In an announcement, the clinic said it will augment its services with monthly specialty programs such as an ear, nose and throat clinic and addiction counseling, and it may start a diabetes clinic. Through its grant, the Lutheran Foundation will match funds given by new donors, or gifts given by donors that are

higher than what they were in 2013. More information is available at ChristianCommunityHealthCare.org or by calling 627-2242. Mark Schlatter, the executive director of CCHC, issued a news release about the grant. “During strategic planning meetings held a few months ago, the board of directors for Christian Community Health Care realized that they need to be better prepared to assist area families that are struggling medically and financially. Healthcare reports indicate that the current uncertainty with health insurance and the lingering stagnant economy will increase the number of potential patients needing help from CCHC and other charitable clinics,” the statement said.

CANI helps find health insurance Community Action of Northeast Indiana is offering several free events this month to assist individuals and families with the Health Insurance Marketplace. The sessions are designed to offer information and assist with completing applications. Allen County locations include: Allen County Public Library Main Branch,

900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, 9 a.m.-noon March 15, 22 and 29. Allen County Public Library New Haven Branch, 648 Green St., New Haven, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, March 17. Contact CANI at 423-3546, Ext. 256, for details. Health insurance marketplaces are available under the Affordable Care Act. Enroll by March

15 for coverage April 1. Open enrollment ends March 31. CANI events that include help with enrollment require applicants to bring the following information: a valid email address, a photo ID, and 2012 or 2013 tax returns. CANI helps communities, families and individuals remove the causes and conditions of poverty.

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(ALLEN COUNTY) The nationwide credit crisis may have turned “the American dream” into an extended nightmare for many Indiana home buyers and sellers. Banks and mortgage lenders (who are not going out of business) have tightened up their lending requirements to the point where many home buyers today can no longer qualify for a mortgage. Record foreclosures, rising unemployment, losses in the financial markets and the current credit crunch have not only reduced the number of buyers who can buy but have also increased the number of houses that sellers need to sell. Prices are under pressure as home sellers lower their asking price to attract a buyer, and as lenders resell their foreclosed homes below market value. And it’s turning into a vicious cycle -- as many buyers need to sell their current home first -- and many sellers (unless they plan to rent) need new financing to get into their next home. As a result, a sea of real estate agents, mortgage brokers and home builders are going out of business. These professionals are in the business of serving buyers and sellers. But that’s hard to do with the credit crisis when the entire real estate industry traditionally relies on mortgage lending to finance buyers and get houses sold. What can homeowners do to sell their homes? How can buyers get financing if they can’t meet the tougher lending criteria on credit scores, income verification, down payment amounts and debt ratios?

There’s one local real estate professional who has found a way to make things work even with the present banking crisis. Mike MacDonald is the president of Summit City Investments, Inc. Since 1999, his private investment company has been buying houses throughout the Allen County, IN region without ever relying on banks. MacDonald’s company takes over existing mortgages or brings in private lenders allowing him to pay homeowners all cash for the properties. He then offers his properties for rent or “for sale by owner” using a variety of unique seller financing programs. By taking a long term approach and never relying on banks, business has never been better for MacDonald and his company. “Most sellers are unaware of the options we offer. What they need most is a qualified buyer... and we might just be that buyer. We can buy houses in as-is condition, pay top dollar and close in just a few days… or whenever they’re ready.”

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they must be desperate before calling him to buy their house. “It’s a very common misconception. But until I look at a house and do some research, I won’t know my game plan for the property or what I can offer. But after a single visit to the property and meeting with the homeowners I can let them know exactly what I can do. My offer is good for 7 days and it’s only at that point, with my offer on the table, that a seller can decide if I’m going to become their buyer.” In fact, price is not an issue for MacDonald. As an investor, what’s important to him is the determination of what income the property can produce. “It’s easy to determine. I also do an appraisal and look at the recent comparable sales. Then I do whatever I can to offer a seller up to full price today -- or about what they might net sometime in the future pursuing a more conventional route. What I can pay depends on the condition, location and financing options available for that type of property. It only takes about 10 minutes to prescreen a property over the phone and to set an appointment. We typically buy 1 out of every 4 properties we see. In fact, for about half of those I have purchased, the seller pursued their other options and then came to realize that my offer was the best all along.” MacDonald believes the three biggest reasons a house doesn’t sell are: 1) it is overpriced, 2) it is poorly marketed, or 3) it is not fixed up to show well. “I can pay a fair price on a home that needs work. I might even plan to increase the value or marketability by adding a bedroom or bath, finishing a basement or installing a new heating system. Brand new carpet and paint will go a long way to attract a qualified buyer. But I understand that many sellers don’t have the time, inclination or money to remodel a house... just to get it sold. We solve that problem for sellers.” Overpricing a home could be the biggest mistake. Listing agents sometimes suggest (or a seller might decide) to ask for a higher price than needed. This might be to test the market or leave wiggle room to negotiate. However, this can backfire if the seller wants (or needs) a quick sale, or when the “days on the market” stacks up causing buyers to wonder what’s wrong with the property. Another misconception about how Mike MacDonald buys houses is the idea that he’s probably looking for sellers in financial distress. “Look, when a seller is out of time or out of options, then I’m usually their best solution -- if their property is not over-financed. But most people headed for foreclosure are either overleveraged or actually looking to save their house. If I buy the house the seller must move. They really need to get into a more affordable home... but sometimes I can help by swapping properties.” MacDonald warns about companies and real estate investors who target distressed homeowners. “Recent laws have been passed in Indiana that apply to any business and investor who targets people in foreclosure. Be cautious, do your research and perhaps seek legal advice when anyone wants to charge you an upfront fee for helping to get your loan modified, or... if they’re promising to lease the home back to you. That rarely works out like the borrower expects and can lead to accusations of fraud. Perhaps rightly so.” What does a real estate investor like Mike MacDonald do with the houses he

buys each month? What about the hundreds of houses his company has bought throughout Allen County, Indiana over the last 14 years? Simple. He rents them out or resells them. “We’re usually managing 80 to 100 properties at any given time -- making us one of the largest owners of single family homes in the area. Each month we may have 10 to 15 houses for sale. Some we’ve owned for years and others we have recently bought.” With a reasonable down payment, MacDonald says he can sell you one of his properties using his popular owner financing programs -- even if you have damaged credit or a short job history. His most popular owner financing “If you can afford a first month’s rent, a last month’s rent and a security deposit, then I can probably sell you one of my houses.”

out some sellers who have found themselves in over their head.” “We do everything we can to get our buyers permanent bank financing. It’s a win-win because we pay sellers all cash and fund our deals with private lenders. Our lenders are mostly local individuals seeking alternatives to low bank CD rates. They earn 8 to 10% interest on real estate notes well-secured by our properties. When we get our buyer cashed out, we finally make our money and can payoff our investor. These investors usually want to reinvest allowing us to buy even more houses.” Unfortunately many of the mortgage programs once available are now gone. It’s reported that 75% of the available lending disappeared when FHA changed their rules last October and again early this year. But, if you have money to put down and can prove your income, there are still loans available now. In fact, some rural development loans and VA loans still allow qualified buyers to borrow with no money down. “We help all of our buyers get a bank loan as quickly as possible... or we finance them ourselves. But we’ve never relied on banks. That keeps us in control and maintains our sanity. But we get those loans done every chance we get. In fact, sometimes a buyer can qualify and doesn’t even know it. Other times they can qualify but need a flexible seller. We’re one of the most creative and flexible sellers you’ll ever find,” says MacDonald. Does buying or selling a home have to be difficult? Maybe not! “President Obama says today's economy is the worst since the Great Depression and it may take many years to recover. Unfortunately I think he’s right and so do many sharp economists.” Interested in selling your property quickly and easily? Looking to buy a new home without bank qualifying? It may be worth checking in with Mike MacDonald and his staff at Summit City Investments, Inc. Call them at (260) 267-0760 or visit them online at www.SummitCityInvestments.com. They’re in a unique position to help buyers and sellers overcome the new challenges created by the recent mortgage market meltdown and credit crisis. And if you’re looking for a conservative way to earn 8-10% interest on your idle cash savings or retirement funds, call and ask for info on becoming one of their private lenders.

program includes the opportunity to build “sweat equity.” Before repairing or remodeling a newly acquired house, MacDonald offers it in “as-is” condition to his buyer’s list. This allows his client to do the work (to suit their own preferences) in exchange for all or part of a down payment. “I have a lot of buyers who check my website each week looking for these ‘fixer upper’ deals. But if the home is not under contract within 10 days or so then I’ll hire my contractors to fix it up completely.” His next most popular program is a down payment assistance plan. Many buyers turn to MacDonald’s company because they don’t have the down payment required by today’s cautious lenders. Mike helps buyers build up equity or a down payment over time with his rent-to-own (or lease with the option to buy) program. In this program you can rent the property you’ve decided to buy, but have the option to close anytime over the next 1, 2... or even 5 years. A portion of the rent each month is credited toward buying. Additional amounts can be paid monthly for more rapid equity build up plus other promised amounts can be made later... like proceeds from the sale of another property or a pending tax refund. Once the buyer has enough “skin” in the deal, MacDonald can close with owner financing at the predetermined, mutually agreed upon price and terms. Or the buyer SUMMIT CITY INVESTMENTS, INC. is can close with a new bank loan. According located at 2200 Lake Avenue, Suite 123 in to MacDonald, “There are so many reasons Fort Wayne, IN, holds a Certificate of my buyers like some time before qualifying Good Standing from the Indiana Secretary for a mortgage. They may need to sell their of State, and is a BBB Accredited business house, work on their credit, establish more with the Indiana Better Business Bureau time on a job or establish two years of with an A+ rating, provable income on tax returns when self-employed. All our buyers are put in Mike MacDonald is the President of touch with a sharp mortgage broker who Summit City Investments, Inc. He is a creates a plan for them. We can recommend an affordable credit repair company that can 37-year resident in the local community, do unbelievable things given even a short 6 to and has been a long term partner in his 12 months to work on a file. This also helps family’s independent insurance agency and tax & accounting firm (G. A. MacDonald Associates, Inc.) For more information or to view a list of properties for sale, just visit www.SummitCityInvestments.com 2200 Lake Avenue, Suite 123 Fort Wayne, IN 46805 Phone (260) 267-0760 -----------------

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Northrop show choirs work for trip to state By Garth Snow

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Northrop High School’s two show choirs will close their regular season March 15 at the Carroll Classic Invitational. Choral director Tom Maupin said the choirs have posted impressive scores this year, and both hope to advance to the state finals. Northrop is represented by the mixed choir, Charisma, and the girls’ group, Allure. “It has gone really well, a good year so far and good groups,” Maupin said. “We’ve got a couple more qualifying events,” he said Feb. 21, “but so far both of my groups have scored really well.” “The girls show is titled ‘Power of Women,’ with the opener ‘Man, I Feel Like a Woman,’ and then we go to ‘I’m a Woman,’ and ‘Don’t Forget Me’ is the ballad, and then ‘Stronger’ and

Carroll High School, 3701 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne. High schools, Saturday, March 15. Preliminary competition 8 a.m., finals 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for either session or $15 for both. Northrop’s women’s choir will compete at 8 a.m., and the mixed choir at 4:20 p.m. For the full performance schedule, visit nacs.k12.in.us/ Page/3278. On Sunday, March 16, the Indiana State School Music Association will examine qualifying scores and draw for performance order for nine finalists in two enrollment groups. For schedules and results, visit issma.net.

we close with Wings.’” “Charisma is going to start in the dark and find the light. We open with a song called ‘Higher’ and then we do a song known as ‘Light ‘Em Up’ by Fallout Boy, and then our ballad is ‘Go Light Your World,’ and then we do a mash-up of ‘Move’ and a song called ‘Dance Again.’ And then we close with Bruno Mars’ ‘Runaway Baby.’”

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Beth Forst, Santa Brink, Karen Moriarty, Nazar Harran, David Buenrostro, Chas Davis, Vicki Junk Wright and Penny French-Deal. This exhibit is punctuated with sculpture, large and small, sensual and quirky. Also tonight, opening reception for “Paris … la troisieme fois est un charme” (third time’s a charm.) The latest works by Randall Scott Harden, who found inspiration during his recent trip to Paris. Visit artworksthegalleria.com or call 387-6943. Both exhibitions runs through April 6. Ltd. Ed., Printmaking Defined. Potters Wife Gallery, 1421 Broadway, Fort Wayne. Admission is free. Printmakers explore modern themes while executing time-honored traditions. The exhibit, including the community linoleum block print, continues through April 12. Work is available for viewing and purchase. Hours are 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Email to potterswife1421@gmail. com. Visit delaneys1421broadway.com. Call 420-8300. Community Photography Show. New Haven Park Center, 1125 Hartzell St., in the large room. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. The exhibit continues 8 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays through March 26. Entries may be marked for sale with a price and contact information for the photography. All photography must be suitable for viewing by families with children. Icon painting workshop. St. John Chrysostom Orthodox Church, 402 Badiac Road. March 27-31. Tuition is $400. Proceeds from the class serve as a fundraiser for the church. Students will spend five sessions painting their own Byzantine icons of Jesus Christ from start to finish. Beginners and those with artistic background are welcome to attend and receive personal instruction and demonstration for each stage of the icon painting process. The art of icon painting is rich with history, theology and elaborate religious symbolism. The original icon being used as the model for this workshop was painted in 1546. Teaching this workshop is Brian Whirledge, who has painted traditional, Byzantine icons since 2007, studying under iconographers in the U.S. and Greece. He is an art teacher at Wawasee High School in Syracuse, and choir director at St. Mary’s Orthodox Church in Goshen. For details or to register, call Whirledge at (574) 536-4347, or email icons@brianwhirledge.com, or visit brianwhirledge.com. Plant sale fundraiser. Allen County 4-H Clubs Inc. is sponsoring a plant sale, featuring 4-inch potted geraniums of various color for $1 each. Hanging baskets of Boston fern, petunias, geraniums and impatients are available for $13 for a 10-inch basket. 5-inch potted Gerbera daisies of various colors cost $5. Also new in 2014 are 4-inch potted Sweet Green bell pepper or Big Boy tomato plants at $1 each. For order forms and for additional information, call the Purdue Extension Office, Allen County at 481-6826, or visit extension.purdue.edu/allen to download a form. Orders must be placed by March 31 or while supplies last. Order will be picked up at the Allen County Fairgrounds, 2726 Carroll Road, in the Lions Club building, from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, May 8, or 9 a.m.-noon Friday, May 9. There will be no refunds for orders that are not picked up, and those plants will available for resale. Focus on Health 34th annual Health Fair Project. April 23-26 and April 30May 3. Call Focus on Health at 373-7954 for locations and times, or visit fohealth.com. At select sites, free health checks include blood pressure, visual acuity, height/weight, and bone density, foot, hearing, and oral cancer screenings, balance testing, and multiple health topics. For a charge, all locations will offer blood chemistry test (Chem 17), which checks blood sugar, kidney and liver function, cholesterol and triglycerides. A 12-hour fast is recommended before the tests. Sites also

offer a helogram (complete blood count), TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone), PSA (prostatic specific antigen), hemoglobin A1C (what blood sugar averages over 2-3 months), and vitamin D. Participants must be 18 or older. Focus on Health is a Midwest Alliance for Health Education community affairs project.

SATURDAY, MARCH 15 Fort Wayne Farmers’ Market. Lincoln Financial Event Center, 1301 Ewing St. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free admission. Enter from Douglas Street, near Harrison Street. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free admission. The winter market will be held the first and third Saturdays, from October through May. The market features more than 40 vendors. More than half of the booths will offer items from the “farm category,” which comprises fresh local meats, freerange eggs, and products such as organic or chemical-free honey, maple syrup, wine, locally roasted coffee and plants. Watch the calendar for special cooking demonstrations. For details, visit ftwaynesfarmersmarket.com. 2D Mixed Media with Susan Kline. The Art Farm, 17612 N. County Line Road E., Spencerville. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $75. Includes all materials, including the canvas. Maximum of 12 participants. Kline, an award-winning artist, brings her sense of humor and creative expertise to guided participants through the process of creating their own mixed media work of art. Kline has authored a number of how-to books on the creative arts. All materials, including the canvas will be provided. For more information, visit artfarmindiana.com. Former hurler visits. Hotel Fort Wayne, 305 E. Washington Center Road. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is free. There is a charge for autographs. Former Major League pitcher Denny McClain will sign autographs in conjunction with a monthly sports card and collectibles show. Superhero training. Dupont Branch Library, 536 E. Dupont Road. 10:30 a.m. Make your own superhero cape, create your superhero identity and complete the superhero training obstacle course. Garage sale. St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School, 2211 Brooklyn Ave., at Brooklyn and Hale. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Clothing, toys, kitchen and household items, linens, furniture and more. The sale benefits an eighthgrade class trip to Chicago. Dave Stringer’s Magic & Logic Tour. Pranayoga School of Yoga and Health, 1301 Lafayette St. 8-10:30 p.m. $29. Featuring Indian American singer and instrumentalist Sheela Bringi. For more information, visit pranayogaschool.com. Nelson’s Chicken fundraiser. Walgreens parking lot, corner of Coldwater and Dupont roads. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Huntertown United Methodist Church is holding this fundraiser to support two mission teams, which will travel to Jamaica in June and Guatemala in July. Pancake and sausage breakfast. Leo Lodge 224, Free & Accepted Masons, on Indiana 1 just south of Amstutz Road in Leo/Cedarville. 7-11 a.m. Free-will offering.

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MONDAY, MARCH 17 The People’s Parade. Deer Park Irish Pub, 1530 Leesburg Road, at Spring Street. 5:30 p.m. For 17 years, Deer Park Irish Pub has led The People’s Parade, possibly the world’s shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Though the time is set later for those who want to come after work, the pub will be running a contest throughout the weekend giving the best excuses for not working on St. Patrick’s Day. Friday night features the tapping of the green keg, Irish trivia and live music with Dan Dickerson of Harp Condition. Saturday offers an afternoon of cornhole, cards, Irish games and two bands: the lively jazz-infused rock of the Wickersham Brothers followed by acoustic and Irish music with Fat Turtle Trio. Sunday is Family Day for Saint Patrick’s celebrations featuring brunch with Ragin’ Cajun serving Irish food with a twist of Creole and St. Pet-Tricks with the SPCA. Families can bring their pets to compete with adoptable pets in a trick competition and costume contest. Dance Tonight Fort Wayne will teach the Irish jig and a couples dance (no partner required) followed by live acoustic Celtic music with Knotwork. Most activities are outside under the big tent. Monday is highlighted with traditional corned beef sandwiches, a keg toss competition, the annual Shamrock Sprint race, and the People’s Parade. The local classic rock band Scratch N Sniff will perform after the parade. Admission all weekend is free and tent activities are for all ages.

TUESDAY, MARCH 18 Kingston’s Taste of Waynedale. Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 1819 Reservation Drive. 4:30-7 p.m. $15 per person in advance or $20 the day of the event. RSVP by March 14 to 747-1523 or cgarrison@kingstonhealthcare.com. Proceeds beneďŹ t Community Harvest Food Bank and Fort Wayne Trails Waynedale Initiative. Twenty-ďŹ ve vendors have committed to participate. The silent auction will feature about 60 items. Kingston Residence sponsors the event, which is in a new location this year. Over the ďŹ rst ďŹ ve years, Taste of Waynedale raised $38,000 for charity. SCORE monthly meeting. Indiana Institute of Technology, 1600 E. Washington Blvd. 9 a.m.-noon. Business meeting at 9 a.m., IRS tax update at 10 a.m. The Service Corps of Retired Executives offers free, conďŹ dential mentoring, coaching and counseling services to existing, new and future businesses. Anyone interested in becoming a counselor or engaging in SCORE activities is invited to visit or to visit fortwayne.score.org. Otterbein University Concert Choir. Forest Park United Methodist Church, 2100 Kentucky Ave. 7 p.m. Public invited. Free-will offering.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19 Volunteer Kick-off. Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Indiana-Fort Wayne, 6324 Constitution Drive. 5:30-7 p.m. Learn more about volunteer opportunities with the 2014 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. RSVP to Julie at (800) 272-3900, or email jtutwiler@alz.org by March 17. The walk will be Sept. 20 at Headwaters Park. For details, contact Jutwiler. Antiques auction. YWCA Northeast Indiana, 1610 Spy Run Ave. 5-7 p.m. Wine and hors’ doeuvres will be servd. RSVP by March 14 to Sue Hiatt, SHiatt@ywcaerew.org, or call 424-4908, ext. 254. Space is limited. For information on item preview days, a list of items, and other event details, visit ywca.org/120Auction. The 120 Auction celebrates the YWCA’s 120 years of service to northeast Indiana. All antiques auction will have connections to Fort Wayne history, YWCA history and women’s history. The event includes a silent auction, live auction and online auction.

THURSDAY, MARCH 20 AARP educational presentation. Community Foundation, 555 E. Wayne St. 2 p.m. No charge. Allen County Chapter 187 of the AARP will hear a

presentation by Curt Sylvester, the program chair of the Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana Inc. Sylvester will discuss “Preserving Your Family’s Heritage: A New Look at Genealogical Research.� Learn simple, easy and fun ways to preserve your life story for your descendants and learn how to research your ancestors. All community members over 50 are invited and encouraged to participate.

SATURDAY, MARCH 22 Merge Christian singles group. Taylor Chapel United Methodist Church, 10145 Maysville Road. 6-11 p.m. This nonproďŹ t organization holds a potluck dinner, games and a disc jockey for dancing, plus ice-breakers to allow Christian singles of all denominations to get together. Events are held the last Saturday of each month. Locations vary. Casino Night/Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament. Monroeville Park Pavilion, 421 Monroe St., Monroeville. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Free admission. All proceeds beneďŹ t St. Rose School. To reserve a seat or for more information, email asimshauser1@frontier.com. Fort Wayne City Handbell Festival. First Wayne Street United Methodist Church, 300 E. Wayne St. The ďŹ nal concert is at 4:30 p.m. Admission is free and the concert is open to the public. A free-will offering will be taken. More than 60 handbell musicians from throughout Fort Wayne will participate. The guest conduct is Lee J. Afdahl, the director of music and organist at First Presbyterian Church, Rochester, Minn. Afdahl has more than 40 years of experience in leading choral and handbell ensembles. He is a frequent conductor and clinician for handbell conferences, choral workshops and church music conferences in the United States and internationally. Book signing. Parkview YMCA, 10001 Dawsons Creek Blvd. 1-3 p.m. Huntertown author Karen Yorio will sign copies of “The Shelf,â€? which joins Kate Banister as she begins her journey on moving day, separating from her husband of 18 years. For more about the author and her book, visit karenyorio.tateauthor.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 23 “The Beautiful Freak Show.â€? Calhoun Street Soups, Salads & Spirits, 1915 S. Calhoun St. 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door, or $10 in advance ordered by March 20. Kids 12 and under are admitted for $5. To order “will callâ€? tickets to pick up at the door, visit ďŹ fthfreedom.org and click the “Donateâ€? button. Fifth Freedom is a grass-roots, cross-disability organization dedicated to removing the physical and social barriers that often hold people with disabilities hostage to poverty, isolation and underachievement. The Beautiful Freak show is an evening of provocative performance including singing, dancing and fancy footwork with ďŹ re. The event also stars comedy magician Doug Schmidt and local musicians. In addition, a silent auction will feature a Colts team-signed football, gift certiďŹ cates, specialty items from local businessses, theater tickets and more. For more information on the event and the organization, visit ďŹ fthfreedom.org.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 27 History Tour. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Settlers Inc. will host a history tour of the Allen County Courthouse and the Thomas and Lucy Swinney House. $25 per person; transportation is not included. The event begins with a tour of the Swinney House located at 1424 W. Jefferson Blvd. Parking is free at the Swinney House and the ďŹ rst oor is handicap accessible. Luncheon will be served by Settler members. Guests will depart from the Swinney House after lunch and meet at the Allen County Courthouse, 715 S. Calhoun St. Member and educator Linda Huge will be the tour guide. Reservations are ďŹ rst-come, ďŹ rst-served. Reservation and payment must be received by March 18. Call (260) 492-8584 for registration information. Proceeds from this event support the Historic Swinney Homestead. For more information, visit settlersinc.org. Settlers Inc. reserves the right to alter or cancel this event at any time.

FRIDAY, MARCH 28 Fish fry. Fort Wayne Sport Club, 3102 Ardmore Ave. 4:30-7 p.m. $8 for adults; $4 for children 6 to 10; free to ages 6 and under. All-you-can-eat ďŹ sh, baked potato or scalloped potatoes, coleslaw, applesauce, roll and butter, and dessert. Full-service bar available.

TUESDAY, APRIL 1 Fertility workshop. Liberal Arts Building, Room 159, IPFW, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd. 5:30-9 p.m. Free, and open to the public. Presented by The Holistic Family and Midwifery Center presents “Overcoming Infertility and Repeated Miscarriage: Self-Care and Beyond.� 5:30-6 p.m.: Registration and refreshments. 6-7 p.m.: “Self-Care for Overcoming Infertility and Repeated Miscarriages,� presented by Marilyn Shannon, an instuctor in human anatomy and physiology at IPFW for 30 years, and author of “Fertility, Cycles and Nutrition.� 7-7:30 p.m.: Q&A and refreshment break. 7:30-8 p:30 p.m.: “Medical Assistance for Identifying and Overcoming Fertility Issue,� presented by Dr. Chris Stroud, an obstetrician/ gynecologist with Parkview Physicians Group. 8:30-9 p.m.� Q&A and refreshments. For more information, call 373-1100, or visit The Holistic Family and Midwifery Cernter on Facebook.

THURSDAY, APRIL 3 TinCaps opening day. Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St. 7:05 p.m The Fort Wayne TinCaps begin their 2014 season with a home game, against the Great Lakes Loons. Opening night is also a Thirsty Thursday, with $1 beer specials and feature postgame ďŹ reworks, one of 30 such shows during the 2014 season. Visit the Parkview Field Ticket OfďŹ ce or call 482-6400. The home stand continues at 7:05 p.m. Friday, 5:05 p.m. Saturday and 3:05 p.m. Sunday.

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