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Honor Flight Northeast Indiana provided 84 local veterans the trip of a lifetime during its last trip of the year Oct. 17. The nonprofit, which provides free flights to Washington D.C. for veterans to see the memorials built in their honor, celebrated its 30th Honor Flight and fourth trip this year. To date, it has brought more than 2,000 veterans to the nation’s capital. The most recent Honor Flight veterans included two World War II era veterans, 75 Korean War era veterans and seven Vietnam veterans. Honor Flight president Dennis Covert said veterans submit applications for the program and priority is given first to WWII veterans and veterans of any era who are terminally ill, followed by veterans of following eras. The veterans got an early start to the day. They met at the 122nd Fighter Wing of the Indiana Air National Guard at 5:30 a.m. where they enjoyed breakfast served by the American Legion
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William Duncan, an Air Force veteran who served during the Korean War era, is greeted at the Fort Wayne International Airport after returning from Washington D.C.
Post 241 in Waynedale and members of the USO. The veterans also enjoyed a program in their honor. U.S. Rep. Jim Banks, R-3rd,
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If you have spent any time on the two-mile trail around Foster Park this fall, you might have caught a glimpse of Leah Hall running past with the rest of the Bishop Luers Cross Country team. At practice, the high school senior is a blur with a brunette ponytail and an armful of roadside rubbish from food wrappers to paper cups. The practice actually has a name: plogging. It’s a trend that started
in Sweden around 2016. Plogging is a combination of “jogging” and the Swedish “plocka upp” or picking up litter. As a workout, plogging provides participants variation in body movement by adding bending, squatting and stretching to the main activity of running. There’s even a Fort Wayne Plogging Group on Facebook that organizes meetups for runners to get together, exercise and pick up litter. However, Hall said she had no idea what
plogging was or that it was a growing trend. She just started doing it one day this season. Each practice, the cross country team runs four or five miles around Foster Park. During practice, she runs past a stretch of Bluffton Road that is always littered with trash. She thought, “Why not?” It seemed silly to just run past it every day, so she reached down and picked it up. At the end of practice, she throws it away. “Whenever I’m SEE PATH, PAGE 6
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Local events spread holiday cheer BY KPC MEDIA NEWS SERVICE The holiday season has arrived in the Summit City, and there’s no shortage of things to do as the community spreads holiday cheer with cherished traditions.
help kick off the holiday season at the 14th annual Christmas on Broadway event starting at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 16 in front of the Shine & Hardin building, 2810 Beaver Ave., on the Broadway Plaza. The event will feature the lighting of a 40-foot tall spruce and a fireworks display. Attendees will be
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Locals fill the streets of downtown Fort Wayne for this Thanksgiving Eve tradition featuring several holiday lightings, including Santa and his reindeer at the PNC Bank on the corner of Main and Calhoun streets. The festivities return Nov. 21. • 5:45 p.m. History Center Turret Lighting, 302 E. Berry St. • 5:55 p.m. Christ Child Festivity Nativity, 230 West Main St. • 6 p.m. Aunt Millie’s Northern Lights, Pearl Street • 6:05 p.m. Community Center Santa’s Workshop display, 233 West Main St. • 6:20 p.m. Santa and his reindeer, PNC Bank on the corner of Main and Calhoun streets • 6:40 p.m. Ash Brokerage Holiday Illumination, Harrison and Berry streets • 7 p.m. Wells Fargo Holiday Display & Indiana Michigan Power Merry Christmas Wreath, I&M Power Center Plaza • 7:15 p.m. Botanical Conservatory & Embassy Theatre Window Display, Jefferson Boulevard • 7:30 p.m. Ringing of the Bells by Allen County Public Library and downtown churches • 8 p.m. Fireworks display at Parkview Field (north gate will close at 7:45 p.m.) For more information, visit downtownfortwayne. com/holidayfest.
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The Fort Wayne Children’s Choir advanced ensembles, Concert Choir, Youth Chorale, and Chamber Singers, add to the holiday spirit as a part of the Night of Lights. Encouraging the crowd to join them in singing, the singers will perform holiday favorites in the beautiful rotunda. This free event takes place at the Allen County Courthouse 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 21.
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theme “White Christmas.” Lobbies of the Embassy and Indiana Hotel are transformed into a wonderland of Christmas trees. General admission tickets are $8 and tickets for children age 4 to 12 are $4. Tickets are available at the Embassy Box Office and ticketmaster.com. Proceeds from the event benefit the Embassy’s operations and programming.
Festival of Gingerbread
Wonder at this display of more than 100 gingerbread creations at the History Center, 302 East Berry Street, Nov. 23 to Dec. 9. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for seniors 65 years and older and youth age 3-17, and free for children age 2 and younger. Competitive categories for the gingerbread creations range from lower-elementary school classes to professional culinary artists. For more information, visit fwhistorycenter.com.
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Welcome the holidays with fun and festivities at Fort Wayne’s Historic Old Fort, 1201 Spy Run Ave., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 24. Jump in your car or
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Painters showcase art in Roanoke’s open air BY GWEN CLAYTON
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It was a picture-perfect autumn day Oct. 13 with sunlight dancing across the town and painters lining the streets as part of the Renaissance in Roanoke art exhibition. “I think because we’re a quaint little community and have lots of things
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to look at and to paint,” said Ruth Marsh, the event’s co-chair. “One thing that makes it special is because it’s juried. The artisans don’t feel like just anything is here — that people can’t come and just buy a painted rock. It’s true artists that are creating something.” The Roanoke Arts Council started the outdoor, juried art show and sale in 2008. To date, it is the only event the organization puts on. More than 50 artists paint plein air scenes at any of the inspiring locations throughout town. Most of the artists also have a vendor booth to sell their art. Ribbons are given for the paintings as well as the booths. “For years, I’ve come
here to enjoy the day at the festival,” said Heidi Malott of Fort Wayne. “I’ve been painting for 20-plus years and I finally decided it was time for me to be part of the venue.” Malott took second place in the plein air contest and best in class for her booth. “I liked painting the people and all the art booths that were on Main Street,” she said. “The way the sunlight was shining on all the people out here and all the tents — it was just gorgeous.” Students from Roanoke Elementary School also participated, as did local college students who competed for $1,000 in art scholarships. Other festivities included live music, a
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As artists completed their paintings, their works were lined up in front of the Joseph Decuis gallery.
farmers market and food vendors. Merchants in town also benefited from the additional traffic. “Look around today,” Marsh said. “It’s bringing in people here and then these people are not just shopping from our artisans here on the street. They’re visiting the shops here. They’re maybe buying gas here. They’re maybe using an ATM, which generates funds for the bank here.
I think art just generates revenue for every small community.” “Every community in Huntington County plays an obvious role in defining who we are as a County,” said said Mark Wickersham, executive director of the Huntington County Economic Development Corporation. “Roanoke continues to be a tremendous example of what can be accomplished when there is a collaborative spirit as the driving force for good. The economic development process is best described as a ‘team sport’ and Roanoke has a wonderful team.”
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Correction The caption for the story in the September edition of IN|Fort Wayne “Book brings local history to life” is inaccurate. It should read: “Jim Pickett, author of ‘The Bones of Kekionga,’ points to the approximate site where some of General Josiah Harmar’s forces were killed crossing the Maumee River ford. After extensive fighting through Kekionga, the Americans were turned back by a Confederation of Native Americans led by Miami Chief Little Turtle, just north of the Tennessee Avenue bridge.” We apologize for the error.
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Bird & Cleaver finds roost on Wells Street BY BRIDGETT HERNANDEZ
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Bird & Cleaver was an idea long before it took shape as the newest restaurant on downtown Fort Wayne’s Historic Wells Street Corridor this fall. Long-time Fort Wayne residents John and Lindsay Cheesebrew have always had a passion for food. Before opening the restaurant, the couple attended culinary school and worked in the food industry, but chef hours just didn’t suit their young family. Seeking a creative outlet with food, they started a blog that garnered attention from publications like Huffington Post and The Kitchn. After years of
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pop-ups, private events, catering and collaboration, Bird & Cleaver has finally found a place to roost. The Cheesebrews fell in love with the 118-plus-year-old building at 1603 North Wells St. Previously, the building was a doctor’s office on the first floor with an apartment on the second floor. After 16 months of renovations, the restaurant opened its doors to customers.
“We want you to feel at home, like you’re coming to our house, so doing it in an old house made perfect sense to us,” Lindsay said. The couple said the Historic Wells Street Corridor is an exciting place to be right now with the nearby development of the riverfront. They appreciate the neighborhood’s walkability and the beautiful storefronts of nearby businesses. It’s an area in
transition, Lindsay said. “I think within the next five years, it’s going to look really different.” The restaurant’s name, Bird & Cleaver, first stemmed from a nickname that John gave Lindsay and it reflects their approach to food. “I tend to eat more vegetarian and healthy and John…” Lindsay trails off. He likes his meat and his knives like most male chefs,
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running down there past Bluffton Road, there’s always so much trash, so sometimes during an easy run, I’m like might as well just grab it. You’ve got to respect the places around here and it was an opportunity, so why not take it?” It’s no big deal, Hall said. Sometimes she
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runs with her phone in her hand while she’s listening to music, so carrying a little more doesn’t make much difference, she explained. And of course if any trash looks suspicious, she leaves it on the ground. Head coach Nichole Wellman said she wasn’t surprised to hear that Hall, one of the captains on the team, had started picking up trash on her
runs. “That’s typical Leah to be looking out for everyone around her,” she said. “The best word to describe Leah is just Hall positive all the time. Incredibly positive,
incredibly uplifting and motivating to everybody around her.” The runner had a major setback early on in the season when an injury kept her out of practice for the first half of the season. Wellman said the physical therapist told Hall that she couldn’t run until the issue was resolved. It was horrible news for a senior athlete to get the first week of practice,
but Hall took it in stride, Wellman said. “She was out for at least a month and her positivity just stayed there the whole time despite as a senior having this setback after all the work she put in during the summer. She still remained present both physically and mentally for the team and just motivated them along the way despite what she was going
through,” she said. With the help of physical therapy, Hall was eventually able to do some jog walking at practice and start competing again halfway through the season. The team placed third in regional. In mid-October, the team was preparing for semi-state with high hopes for advancing to state. After graduation, Hall plans to attend the University of Saint Francis where she will study studio art and graphic design and run cross country and track.
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Take the stress out of hosting guests over the holidays BY BRIDGETT HERNANDEZ
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With the holidays coming up, many people find themselves hosting loved ones from out of town. Helping overnight house guests feel at home during this busy time of year can feel like a challenge, but a little planning can take some of the stress out of hosting during the holidays. Here are some tips for tackling Hoosier hospitality without the hassle.
Schedule some hometown fun
Don’t wait until guests arrive to decide how you’re going to spend your time together. A little planning can help avoid back and forth between host and guest about what to do or where to eat. Kristen Guthrie, a spokesperson for Visit Fort Wayne, suggests asking visitors these questions to narrow down your recommendations: • What are your interests? Do you like arts, sports, music, etc.? • What ages and activity levels are you looking for? • How active do you want to be? Do you want to spend time indoors or outdoors? • How much time are you looking to fill?
VisitFortWayne.com is a great resource for ideas. The website has lists like holiday activities in Fort Wayne, free things to do in the winter and outdoor winter fun. However, you don’t have to be a tour guide. Stop by the Visitors Center, 927 South Harrison St., and pick up a few brochures or print out a copy for the internet so that your guests can choose their own adventure.
Make your house feel like home
Barb Fetters said she wouldn’t describe herself as a “hospitality expert,” but she and her husband, Huntington Mayor Brooks Fetters, have hosted guests from around the country and the world at Purviance House in Huntington, a bed and breakfast 30-minute drive from downtown Fort Wayne. The accommodation has a five-star rating on TripAdvisor with more than two dozen rave reviews. “My husband and I both have a passion for welcoming people to Huntington,” Barb Fetters said. “It’s a great way to do it because we live in a beautiful old home built in 1859.” The Purviance House, which also serves as the Fetters’ residence, is on
the National Register of Historic Places. The bed and breakfast features three guest suites with private bathrooms and separate entrances. Giving guests some privacy helps them relax, Fetters said. However, she realizes having a separate bathroom for guests isn’t always possible when you’re hosting loved ones for the holidays. Assigning guests an uncluttered space, however small, is the next best thing. “Get rid of the clutter. Have a clean space for them. It’s not necessary that everything has to be new and expensive, but getting rid of clutter and just having a nice, neat, organized room for someone makes people feel like they’re at home,” she said.
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Giving travelers space to relax and recharge is important, but making memories is what visits with loved ones are all about. At the Purviance House, Fetters serves a full hot breakfast around the dining room table each morning. She enjoys mingling with bed and breakfast guests and hearing what brought them to town or who they’re visiting.
“I think guests can tell if you enjoy doing what you’re doing. If you have a heart for hospitality, that shows. If you enjoy people, that shows,” she said. Hosts who want to go the extra mile might
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country in the world and it would not be so without the service of each and every one of you,” he said. After the program, the veterans boarded an American Airlines chartered jet for the one-hour flight to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Honor Flight veterans travel with guardians, travel companions who are there
to assist them during the day’s activities. In most cases, guardians are children, grandchildren or other family members, Covert said. However, if a veteran doesn’t have a guardian, Honor Flight will assign them a qualified, screened and trained guardian. In Washington D.C., they boarded buses and traveled with a police escort during the trip. “When we leave the airport, they turn on the lights
and the sirens and we don’t stop for red lights or anything else,” Covert said. The veterans toured the National World War II Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Iwo Jima Memorial and the Women in Military Service for America Memorial. The Honor Flight participants also visited Arlington National Cemetery where
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they observed the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown. Their last stop was the Air Force Memorial where they had dinner before heading back to the airport. There, they were greeted by a group of young men and women dressed in 1940s and 1950s era clothing, who danced and entertained the veterans before they departed. “We usually have some kissing ladies there who will put on extra lipstick and kiss the veterans on the cheek as they get back on the plane,” Covert said. When the plane landed in Fort Wayne, the veterans thought the Honor Flight was over, but it wasn’t, he said. More than 3,000 people
came to the Fort Wayne International Airport to welcome the veterans home. As the veterans walked through a reception line that was more than 100 yards long, people clapped and shook their hands, thanking them for their service. Members of the crowd held handmade signs and waved flags as a band played patriotic music. “By the time a lot of those veterans and their guardians get through the reception line, there’s wet eyes out there. It’s a long day, but it’s a good day,” Covert said. Veterans and their families were visibly moved by the show of support. Outside the airport, the Knuth family posed for photos with Ralph Knuth, an Army veteran who served during the Korean War era. He said he enjoyed a wonderful day of sightseeing and beautiful weather. Coming home to such fanfare was an experience he won’t soon forget. “I was surprised by how many people were inside and outside the terminal,” he said. His son, Dave Knuth, accompanied his father on the Honor Flight as a guardian. He teared up as he talked about how special it
was to spend that precious time together. “Spending time with my dad and being able to visit the memorials with him was great,” he said. One of the highlights of the trip was on the flight home when volunteers reenacted mail call, he said. His father received letters from family members thanking him for his service as well as mail from school children and church members. Covert said a compliment that Honor Flight routinely gets from veterans is that the trip was one of the best days of their lives. Each Honor Flight costs about $85,000, he said. The October trip was made possible with the support of CWC Logistics, Green Pro Lawn & Landscape and CWC Transportation services. Honor Flight Northeast Indiana is ran entirely by unpaid volunteers. The nonprofit always welcomes donations, which are tax deductible. Covert said the cost of chartered flights is expected to increase next year. For more information about Honor Flight Northeast Indiana, visit hfnei.org.
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Cottage Event Center to host Toys for Tots benefit concert CONTRIBUTED ROANOKE — The Alicia Pyle Quartet will perform at the Cottage Event Center Dec. 7 for venue’s annual Toys for Tots fundraiser. Besides playing piano, Pyle also sings vocals with the group in a style reminiscent of popular star Diana Krall. The holiday concert will focus on the Christmas standards made famous by the artists such as Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and
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Church seeking interpreters BY KPC MEDIA NEWS SERVICE First Christian Church will present Walk to Bethlehem, a guided tour that celebrates the story of Jesus’ birth on Dec. 8 and 9. The free tours are scheduled approximately every 10 minutes 5:30-7:30 p.m. Guides will lead visitors to scenes outside the church with scenes featuring live animals. In the marketplace, there will be spice and bread vendors, Roman soldiers, a census taker, craftsmen and other characters from the time of Jesus. Afterwards, visitors are invited into the sanctuary for a time of prayer and reflection. Communion will also be offered. The church is seeking volunteer interpreters to share the experience with non-English speaking guests. It is asking pastors and leaders of non-English
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Lunch lady by day, football mom by night A day in the life of Lakesha Green BY BRIDGETT HERNANDEZ
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6:48 a.m. Cafe manager Lakesha Green delivers packaged breakfasts to classrooms at Lane Middle School.
Lakesha Green’s car is typically the first car in the parking lot at Lane Middle School each morning. While teachers are tasked with nourishing students’ minds, her job is to nourish their bodies. That starts with breakfast, which she delivers to classrooms before students arrive. She’s the school café manager or, as
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students affectionately call her, “Miss Kesha.” Green has worked in Fort Wayne Community Schools cafeterias for 11 years and has been a café manager for the past five. The Northrop High School graduate and mother of two teenagers started working in nutrition services when her children were in preschool and she was looking for a job with hours that would accommodate her young family. “I absolutely love it,” she said. School lunches are prepared daily in the school’s newly renovated kitchen. In addition to overseeing the cafeteria’s daily operations, Green designs lunch menus from a recipe database created by the district’s dietitians. The recipes aren’t just nutritious; they’re pretty tasty, she said. She has even tried some of the recipes at home — the beefaroni is a hit with her kids. In May, FWCS announced it would offer breakfast and lunch at no cost to students in elementary, middle and high schools. Green said it was a positive step. “It’s a really good SEE GREEN, PAGE 13
6:54 a.m. Green and coworker Karen Vorndran’s job starts before students arrive. Each morning, they deliver about 450 packaged breakfasts to classrooms.
9:13 a.m. Green, a self-described “die-hard football mom” chats with milk delivery man Dave Elwood about Snider High School’s upcoming game. Her son, Jayshawn Underwood, a junior, plays defensive back for the team.
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program, and I’m glad it got put in place because now parents and kids don’t have to worry about where they’re going to get lunch money from. That’s one less thing for them to worry about so that they can focus on their school work and getting through the school day,” she said. Green also enjoys interacting with students during their lunch periods. “I’m out there every
lunch walking around, talking to them, making sure they’re not playing in line,” she said. “A lot of people say middle school is hard because (students are) growing into who they are and trying to figure out who they are. Some days, all it takes is for you to say ‘Have a good day!’ to brighten their day.” Here’s a glimpse into a day in her life on Oct. 5, 2018:
11:19 a.m. Green refills fruit on the cold line. Students must take a piece of fruit with their lunch. Sometimes it goes uneaten — students place leftover apples in a box for donation. Other times, Green said, students will ask for second servings of fruit. “We do not deny them if they want extra servings of fruits or vegetables,” she said.
11:33 a.m. Green chats with a student during the first lunch period. “I try to walk around and ask their opinion on the food. If they don’t like something, they will tell me,” she laughed.
Fast facts 4:30 a.m. Time Green wakes up 350-450 10:50 a.m. Green eats an early lunch with her team before the lunch rush. They typically eat whatever is on the menu that day.
Number of breakfasts served each day Granola bar Green’s breakfast of choice 650 Number of lunches served each day More than 60 Entree choices for lunch Orange chicken with rice
10:59 a.m. Green prepares for the first of three lunch periods.
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7:16 p.m. Green and Nadia Cotterman cheer at a high school football game against Snider and Bishop Dwenger. The friends and coworkers both have a son on the Snider team. Snider won the game with a score of 21-13, breaking Dwenger’s
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ACRES explores shared spaces idea BY LINDA LIPP
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ACRES Land Trust is exploring the creation of a 300 to 500 acre nature area that could accommodate multiple uses by Allen County nonprofit organizations. The Foellinger Foundation of Fort Wayne deemed the idea worthy of a $39,050 Breakthrough Grant that will help ACRES take the next steps in exploring the concept. “This shared nature development idea came to ACRES through frequent requests by nonprofits seeking our help or partnership in acquiring and/ or maintaining land or creating mixed use trails,” Executive Director Jason Kissel wrote in a blog post on the land trust’s website. “Many nonprofit services benefit from easy access to large natural areas, yet the capital and ongoing expenses of owning and maintaining land and trails are prohibitive. A dedicated nature development would allow organizations to share common land, freeing each organization to concentrate on their mission and strengths rather than acquiring and managing land.” Groups using the land will include youth development groups, animal rehabilitation organizations, equine therapy services, wellness organizations,
running groups, wilderness groups, educational organizations, homeschool groups and retreat leaders and others. “This model offers benefits to many individuals in our community by giving the nonprofits that serve them access to land,” Kissel wrote. “We suspect this model, based on for-profit development models with shared central resources like golf courses or mixed-use retail surrounded by housing, will work well as a nonprofit tool for community enrichment and service.” The grant will allow ACRES to investigate the possibilities with the aid of a facilitator, said Heather Barth, ACRES director of fund development. The process would explore community needs, the management of the property, the relationships with participating nonprofits and of course, the financial requirements. It could be that the process determines that ACRES would manage the shared property, or it might work better for a real estate firm to manage it, Barth noted. “It depends on who would be the best to pull it off.” ACRES also envisions the property having a shared meeting space and equipment that would be made available to all tenants — spaces such as a board
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room, community room, kitchen and community office with equipment like a large-format printer and document shredder. “Of course, because we are ACRES and believe in the power of nature in learning and growth, the property would also include multi-use trails, a community garden and outdoor class space – amenities that ACRES cannot offer on existing nature preserves,” Kissel’s blog post said. The natural area concept aligns with ACRES’ mission to protect natural areas and encourage an appreciation for those spaces. “We value a growing awareness of people’s place within and responsibility to the natural world — the intrinsic and diverse benefits of natural places and the life
they sustain,” Kissel said. “We facilitate individuals’, families’ and communities’ compelling desire to preserve our local land. And we believe in supporting other nonprofit organizations in our region with this innovative facility.” The project could be the first of its kind. “We are unaware of a comparable example to this vision anywhere else in the country,” Kissel said. No site has been selected yet, Barth said. The grant has a 12-month lifespan, giving the land trust, the nonprofits and other interested parties plenty of time to explore the concept. The Foellinger Foundation Breakthrough Fund is a $500,000 initiative to support people-focused ideas that create a significant impact on the residents of Allen County.
Visiting Nurse, a community-based nonprofit palliative care and hospice organization, is partnering with Allen County Health Commissioner Dr. Deborah McMahan, Captain Kevin Hunter of the Fort Wayne Police Department’s Vice and Narcotics division and other regional experts in a new speaker series beginning Nov. 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Peggy F. Murphy Community Grief Center, 5920 Homestead Road on the Visiting Nurse campus. At this first event, McMahan will address the depth of the substance use disorder epidemic in our community. She will be joined by grief experts Dar Richardson and David Wust, who will discuss the grief family members feel when their loved one dies from substance use and addiction. Further events will take place early in 2019, with topics including “Signs of Substance Use Disorder in Children and Family Members,” “Impact of Opioid Epidemic on Healthcare” and “Sharing My Healing Pathway,” which
will focus on how users can get help for their disorder. Dates for these events are pending. In conjunction with the speaker series, Visiting Nurse has formed a grief support group called “Healing Pathway,” which will meet twice a month, designed to help those who have lost loved ones to substance use disorder and addiction cope with their grief. The group will be held the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Peggy F. Murphy Community Grief Center, 5920 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, on the Visiting Nurse campus. There is no charge to attend the group meetings, which are open to any adult who has lost a loved one to substance use. For more information, visit www.vnfw.org or call (260) 435-3222.
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Fostering a love of reading BY MEGAN KNOWLES
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With the school year in full swing, children are coming home with reading assignments and library programs are abounding. For children who struggle to read or don’t seem to show an interest, however, it can be a trying time. Local experts from Projects READS and the Allen County Public Library offered some insight and tips for parents of these struggling readers, or anyone who wants to foster a love of reading in a child. “The first thing you want to do is model behaviors. If kids see you reading they’re going to think it’s a cool thing to do. Kids really do look up to their grownups that they respect,” ACPL children’s services manager for the main branch Mary Voors said. This can also help with teens who are required to read certain books for school, ACPL main branch teen’s department manager Mari Hardacre suggested — if someone else has read it and can help draw them in that can help their interest level as well.
The first thing you want to do is model behaviors. If kids see you reading they’re going to think it’s a cool thing to do. Kids really do look up to their grownups that they respect.” Mary Voors, ACPL children’s services manager for the main branch.
Let them choose
Another important way to foster a love of reading in children of any age is to let them pick out their own materials. This is beneficial for several reasons. First, children are more apt to enjoy a book if it’s about one of their interests. Second, children will often push themselves to the limits of their reading skills if the topic is interesting to them. “When you have a high interest you’ll stretch yourself to do harder words. … The children push themselves instead of you pushing,” Project READS Executive Director DeShawn Wert said. “If they have a high interest in
something, really bolster that interest because they will read above their regular reading level in high-interest material.” This is especially true for graphic novels or comic books, which some parents think of as “cheater” books because of the abundance of pictures, Voors said. However, these are often at higher reading levels than a child might find in a traditional chapter book. High-interest material doesn’t have to be limited to children’s books, either. Project READS Program Manager Deb Dutton said when her son was struggling to read and loved dinosaurs, they would do research on dinosaurs and even visit museums. Children who love to cook
can help read recipes and look at labels in the grocery store. Non-fiction can be helpful for teens as well, who might be drawn to informational or historical books rather than novels, Hardacre said.
Help them feel successful
Another important way to foster of love of reading is to allow a child struggling to read to be successful. When students initially enter the Project READS program, they are started on books that are a little below their typical reading level so they become more comfortable, Wert said. “There’s stretch time and there’s practice times,” she said. A simple way to tell where a book is within a child’s reading level is the “five finger rule”: have the child read the first two pages of a book and discreetly hold up a finger for every word he or she doesn’t know. Zero or one finger might mean the book is below his or her current reading level, while four to five might be a bit above. Two or three, however, is probably just right. This can apply to teens as well, who may want to
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The Allen County Public Library offers a series of books called We Both Read that allows adults and children to read books in a variety of topics and levels together. Project READS works with students in kindergarten through third grade to achieve their grade-level reading goals with the help of adult mentors. The program is at 20 sites across all four school districts in Allen County. Students are selected based on the recommendation of their teachers. The number of students helped through the program is only limited to the number of adult volunteers, Executive Director DeShawn Wert said, adding the organization is always looking for mentors. No previous training required, just an enjoyment of working with children. To volunteer, visit http://abouteducation.org/students-volunteers/ volunteer-applications/.
read books for enjoyment that are below their reading level. “Not every single thing they read has to be expanding their reading level, because sometimes reading things at their current level or things that they just enjoy can help them with greater fluency and enjoyment and for
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which is a little bit more complex both in vocabulary and in sentence structure, and on the next page it has much more simplified reading. It will have picture cues for the words and it will have simpler sentence structure, or for the very young it will have one word. But the parent and child can read it together and the child will really recognize
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that they are reading at an equivalent level, moving the book along with their grown-up.” The library also offers Paws to Read every Thursday at the main branch and throughout the year at other branches. “Specially trained therapy dogs come in, and they are trained to listen to children read. So if a child may be reading fine independently and silent reading but uncomfortable or unsure in reading out loud, which is real
important to be able to do, taking time to read to a dog” can be helpful because the dog seems to be enjoying the reading and never corrects the reader, Voors said. “(Feeling successful is) a powerful thing, we all want to be successful at the things we endeavor to do, and reading is no different,” she said. For older students, the library also offers an ever-growing supply of books just for teens. “We definitely saw
an uptick in the number of titles published for teens between 1998 and 2018, it’s definitely gotten bigger. … The market is pretty robust. Publishers are putting out new titles and they’re trying now to have more diversity of titles,” Hardacre said.
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Hair Comes Your Future by nonprofits serving youth such as the Boys and Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana or school guidance counselors. WeFam had 60 good referrals but only enough funding to enroll 28 of them. Leaders expected to expand the program to 32 more students with the SOUP proceeds. WeFam vets participating professionals, and because Hair Comes Your Future allows them to earn a living while giving back to the community, “it’s a program where everybody wins, from the donor to the barber/ beautician to the client that’s getting the haircut,” Williams said. WeFam won the Fort Wayne SOUP audience vote by three ballots in the closest tally that has taken place during the two years that local entrepreneurs have been making pitches at its micro-grant dinners. The amount collected for the winner came to $1,400. Other pitches were made by Aaron Robels for Founders Spark, Lauren Richwine for Funeral & Burial Advocacy and Megan Ryan for Southwest Honey Co.
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The 2018 General Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 6. To find a polling location or for information about early voting and voting by mail, visit www. allencountyvoters.info or call the Allen County Election Board at (260) 449-7329. On www.allencountyvoters.info, voters can review a sample ballot or watch video tutorials on how to complete a mailed absentee ballot or use a voting machine. Whether it’s your first or 50th time to vote, here are some reminders to make sure your vote is counted in the upcoming election.
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Event benefits literacy program
Project READS will host its annual fundraising dinner and silent auction Nov. 15 at The Summit, 1025 W. Rudisill Blvd., Fort Wayne. The program helps Allen County children striving to reach grade-level benchmarks by matching students with trained tutors. The event features guest speaker Terra Brantley, a local news anchor and literacy advocate. Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner, catered by Shigs in Pit Barbeque, will be served at 6:30 p.m. followed by the keynote speaker. The silent auction will take place 6-7:15 p.m. Guests are welcome to dress in casual attire. The cost is $30 per person, $50 for a couple and $200 for a table of eight. RSVP by Nov. 8 to JYork@AboutEducation.org. Purchase tickets at AboutEducation.org or call (260) 423-6447. Business sponsorships are also available.
Animal clinic hosts spay/neuter special for cats
H.O.P.E. for Animals will host a spay/ neuter special for 200 community cats during the month of November. The animal clinic defines a community cat as an outdoor, free-roaming cat that has no identifiable owner. Many started out in a home but their owners left them outside to roam. Now they are reproducing at a rate that is causing overcrowding at local shelters. The Community Cat Package at H.O.P.E. for Animals, which includes the spay or neuter surgery, rabies vaccination, microchip
and ear tip for visual identification, will be offered for a reduced price of just $10 per cat in November (regular cost is $35). This special is for free-roaming, outdoor, community cats in Fort Wayne city limits. Community cat caretakers must call the H.O.P.E. Community Cat Hotline for an appointment at (260) 440-8893. Only those with appointments will receive the $10 reduced price. The special was made possible by a donation to the H.O.P.E. for Animals Sophia’s Fund, which is a fund used specifically for the spay/neuter surgeries and medical needs of community cats. For more information, visit www.hope-for-animals.org or call (260) 420-7729.
Elf the Musical comes to the Civic
Fort Wayne Civic Theatre in collaboration with Fort Wayne Youtheatre will present Elf the Musical during nine performances in November 3-18. The holiday musical follows Buddy, a young orphan who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole, as he journeys to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Tickets are $30 for
adults, $25 for seniors and $17 for individuals age 23 and younger. Show times and dates can be found at https:// bit.ly/2EtcJbW. Lutheran Hospital hosts remembrance event Lutheran Hospital will invite the public to place a personalized ornament on Remembrance Trees from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the hospital’s south lobby. The display offers the community a way to commemorate loved ones who are gone but not forgotten. This is the 10th year the hospital has hosted the Remembrance Tree event. The open house will include holiday music, memory-making activities for children and a special dedication at 12:45 p.m. when names of loved ones will be read. Specialized ornaments will be available to memorialize fallen heroes from the armed forces, fire or police departments, as well as organ donors. There is also a tree dedicated specifically for children. Volunteers paint each ornament with a family member or friend’s name. People can opt to write a note to or about the loved one that will be placed inside their ornament. The ornaments remain on the trees until after the new year.
They can be picked up from volunteer services the weeks of Jan. 7-11 and Jan. 14-18, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Remembrance Tree observance is hosted by Lutheran Health Network Bereavement Services and the Forget-Me-Not program. Lutheran Hospital’s south lobby is located in Medical Office Building Two, 7910 W. Jefferson Blvd., near the Lutheran Cancer Center. The campus’ south parking garage offers the closest parking. For more information, call (260) 435-7704.
Summit City Singers present fall concert series
Summit City Singers will present five concerts as part of its fall concert series, “A Season of Favorites.” The selections were chosen by the singers from the Christmas concerts they have performed over the past 11 years, including “My Favorite Things,” “Dona Nobis Pacem,” “Merry Christmas Mozart,” a medley of songs from “The Polar Express” and “The Winter Rose.” The Fort Wayne community-based nonprofit SATB choral group is comprised of 50 singers. Judy King is the director and Barbara Krick is the accompanist. Summit City Singers
is open to anyone high school age and older who has the desire to sing, can attend rehearsals and concerts and match pitch. An audition is not required. Summit City Singers rehearse mid-February through early May with spring concerts following in May and June. Rehearsals resume September through early November, with concerts being mid-November to early December. The group performs all types of choral music, both secular and sacred. All concerts are free and open to the public. Donations are always welcome. For more information, contact Judy King at (260) 489-4505 or tjking1812@frontier. com. Fall concert dates and locations are as follow: • 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at Kingston on Winchester, 7515 Winchester Road, Fort Wayne • 7 p.m. Nov. 20 at Towne House Retirement Center, 2209 St. Joe Center Road, Fort Wayne • 7 p.m. Nov. 27 at Golden Years Homestead, 8300 Maysville Road, Fort Wayne • 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 2417 Getz Road, Fort Wayne • 2 p.m. Dec. 9 at Huntertown United Methodist Church, 16021 Lima Road,
Huntertown Broadway Christian Church hosts benefit concert Broadway Christian Church, located at 910 Broadway, Fort Wayne, will host a benefit concert to raise funds to install a five-stop elevator in its building. The congregation has already raised two thirds of its $850,000 goal for the project which will make the facility totally accessible to the physically handicapped and elderly. The concert will feature the Unclouded Day Quartet. Together with musicians from the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, retired band directors and area brass players, the singers will present a lively program of gospel music, hymn arrangements and patriotic selections. It will include an eclectic mix of Dixieland, classical and smooth jazz. The benefit concert will take place at 4 p.m. Nov. 18 in the Broadway Christian Church sanctuary. Admission is free with an offering accepted during the concert. Those who are unable to attend the concert but would like to contribute to the building project can mail their donations to the church. For more information, contact the church office at (260) 423-2347.
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A Night of Hope: The Orchid, 11508 Lincoln Highway East, New Haven. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the event starts at 6 p.m. The fundraiser benefits the Power House Youth Center. Come and enjoy a relaxing evening featuring a catered meal as well as silent and live auction with music provided by current and former Power House members. The fundraiser will feature guest speaker Aaron Brown, a children’s book author and inspirational speaker. Tickets are $60 per person. To purchase tickets, visit https:// nightofhope.eventsmart. com/. Business sponsorships are also available. For more information, contact info@ powerhouseyouthcenters. com.
World Community Day: St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 2421 Hanna St., Fort Wayne. 12:30 p.m. The Fort Wayne/Allen County Church Women United will host the event. This year’s theme is “In Harmony with God’s People.” Sheryl Ferguson from Blackhawk Ministries will present the Bible study. The Kekionga Steel Drums from Kekionga Middle School will open the meeting with a special performance. The event is open to church women of all faiths. Reservations are $3 and may be obtained by calling (260) 637-1842.
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Bazaar: Waynedale United Methodist Church, 2501 Church Street, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sales will include apple dumplings, cookies by the box, baked goods, candy, craft vendors, dollar store and silent auction. A snack bar will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Waynedale United Methodist Women. Proceeds support the Pledge to Missions. Craft show: Central Christian School, 5801 Schwartz Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The craft show will offer holiday shopping featuring unique handmade items as well as direct sales products. The eighth grade student-run bake sale and concession stand will offer baked goods, treats and lunch options. The Perk coffee house will also be open. For more information, contact CCScraftshow@gmail.com. Fall festival: Zion Lutheran Church, 2313 South Hanna Street at Creighton in Fort Wayne. 5-7 p.m. The annual Fall Festival Sausage/ Sauerkraut Dinner includes a crafts and baked goods sale. Dinner for individuals older than 11 years old will include sausage, sauerkraut or green beans, mashed potatoes, dessert, and coffee or milk for $9. For children age 5-10 years old, the meal will include hotdog, chips, dessert, and milk or juice for $3.50. Children younger than 5 years old eat for free. Other drinks are available
for a donation. Carryout will be available. The fall festival is handicap accessible. Baha’i Faith celebration: Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne. 2 p.m. Members of the Baha’i Faith invite the public to join in celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Fort Wayne. The event will include local Baha’i history and stories from the community’s beginning as well as more recent memories. For more information, visit www. bahais-fortwayne.com or call (260) 255-6639.
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November Church anniversary celebration: Bethel United Methodist Church, 8405 Lima Road, Fort Wayne. The church will celebrate its 175th year at the 11 a.m. service. Guest speaker Rev. Paul Arnold will deliver the message and there will be special music by Dan Weirich. A potluck luncheon will follow the celebration service. For more information, contact Carol Barton at (260) 489-3651. Fort Wayne Hobby and Collectibles Show: Classic Café, 4832 Hillegas Road, Fort Wayne. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hobby and collectible show along with the vinyl record
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November Appleseed Quilters Guild Meeting: Classic Café, 4832 Hillegas Road, Fort Wayne. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. Meeting starts at 7 p.m. New members and guests welcome. Edward’s Sewing Center will demonstrate how to care for your machine. Meetings conclude with show and tell.
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November Bishop Luers High School Open House: 333 E. Paulding Road, Fort Wayne. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Prospective new students and their families are invited to join teachers, staff and student to learn more about the school including financial aid, sports and clubs, curriculum and more. Enter
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November Fish fry and pork tenderloin dinner: Park Edelweiss, 3355 Elmhurst Drive, Fort Wayne. 4:30-7 p.m. All you can eat fish and pork tenderloin with scalloped potatoes, coleslaw, dessert and coffee. Full service bar available with German and domestic beer, wine and other beverages and soft drinks. Live German music. The cost is $9 for adults and $5 for children. The dinner is sponsored by Ft. Wayne Maennerchor/Damenchor. For more information, contact Patti Knox at (260) 444-3634. Big Church Night Out: First Assembly of God, 1400 West Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. The lineup features Crowder, Jordan Feliz, Sarah Reeves, Illusionist Brock Gil and more. Tickets range from $23 to $103. For more information, visit www.TrinityCommunications.org. Karaoke Classics Live: C2G Music Hall, 323 West Baker St., Fort Wayne. 7:30 p.m. Heartland Sings channels The Carpenters, performing their hit singles, accompanied by the group’s professional instrumental combo. Audience members are invited to sing along with the group and get on stage (lyrics will be provided on screen). Food and drink available for purchase, one drink included with ticket. Tickets $20 in advance at HeartlandSings.org/Tickets or call (260) 436-8080.
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November Christmas bazaar and sale: Emmaus Lutheran Church, 8626 Covington Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Women’s Guild of Emmaus Lutheran Church will host its annual Christmas bazaar and sale in the gym featuring hand-crafted items, jams, jellies, baked goods, and new and gently used gift
items. Some direct sales companies will also participate in the event. Breakfast and lunch items will be available at the concessions area. The deadline for vendor table rentals is Nov. 2. For more information, call Margie at (260) 440-4037 or Darlene at (260) 418-4285. Church bazaar and bake sale: Martini Lutheran Church, 333 E. Moeller Road, New Haven. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. A light breakfast or lunch will be available for purchase. To reserve a vendor table, contact Florence at (260) 205-1112. Christmas bazaar: Peace United Church of Christ, 9123 Aboite Center Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fourth annual Christmas bazaar will feature a variety of vendors offering handmade crafts and baked goods. Proceeds benefit Foods Resource Bank. Vendor tables are $15. For more information, contact Diana West at (260) 431-7183 or (260) 432-6369 or dkfrance2002@yahoo. com. Sports card and collectibles show: Ramada Plaza Hotel, 305 E. Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. Dealers from three states will buy, sell or trade sports cards and other cards and collectibles. The public may bring items to be appraised. For more information contact Brian Mayne at (260) 824-4867 or mcscards@icloud.com. Women’s Conference: Zanesville United Methodist Church, 11811 Wayne St., Zanesville. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. “More than That, This is Me” is a one-day women’s conference that welcomes women in all walks of life to come together to celebrate one another, worship with God and redefine their self-image. Conference tickets include a coffee and donut breakfast, a keynote speaker, buffet lunch, panel discussion, and dessert and snack bar. Tickets are $40 per person or $70 for two. A table of eight guests is $280. Reserve tickets at zumwomensconference.com. No childcare will be provided. Veterans Day Parade: The parade will start at 11 a.m. at the corner of East State Boulevard and Parnell
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November Monroeville Auxiliary Thanksgiving Dinner: Monroeville Legion Post 420, 112 E. South Street, Monroeville. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost is $9 for adults and $5 for children age 5 to 12 years old. Children 4 years old and younger eat free. Dine in and drive through meals available.
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November Civil War Round Table Meeting: Conference Room C at the Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne. 6:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Dr. A. James Fuller, who will speak on Governor Morton. The public is welcome to attend. For questions, contact Dick Tagtmeyer at (260) 745-1081, or email CWRTNEI@aol.com. For more information, visit the group’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ CWRTNEI or website at https://www.civilwarroundtableofNEI.wordpress.com. 14. November 14 Miami Valley Coin and Relic Hunters Club: Aboite Township Trustee’s Office, 11321 Aboite Center Road, Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. The club invites anyone who has an interest in the metal-detecting hobby and who is interested in learning more about the club. 15. November 15 Jeremy Camp and Matthew West concert: Allen County War
Memorial Coliseum Expo Center, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. Ticket prices range from $7 to $77. For more information, visit www.TrinityCommunications.org. 17. November 17 Holiday bazaar: American Legion Auxiliary unit #241, 7605 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fifth annual event will feature a variety of vendors offering handmade crafts and baked goods. Proceeds benefit local charities and veterans. Vendor tables are $15. For more information, contact Diana West at (260) 431-7183 or (260) 432-6369 or dkfrance2002@yahoo. com. 18. November 18 Heartland Sings recital: Plymouth Congregational Church, 501 West Berry St., Fort Wayne. 2 p.m. The recital features art song, oratorio, opera and musical theater performed by the vocal artists of Heartland Sings. Admission is free. Benefit concert: Broadway Christian Church sanctuary, 910 Broadway, Fort Wayne. 4 p.m. will host a benefit concert to raise funds to install a five-stop elevator in its building. The congregation has already raised two thirds of its $850,000 goal for the project which will make the facility totally accessible to the physically handicapped and elderly. The concert will feature the Unclouded Day Quartet. Together with musicians from the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, retired band directors and area brass players, the singers will present a lively program of gospel music, hymn arrangements and patriotic selections. It will include an eclectic mix of Dixieland, classical and smooth jazz. Admission is free with an offering accepted during the concert. Those who are unable to attend the concert but would like to contribute to the building project can mail their donations to the church. For more information, contact the church office at (260) 423-2347.
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Christmas in the Park promises Christ-centered fun BY KPC MEDIA NEWS SERVICE Christmas in the Park returns to Franke Park, 3411 Sherman Blvd., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 24-25. The free festival features a variety of familyfriendly activities focusing on the reason for the season. Visitors are invited to experience “Journey through the Streets of Bethlehem” as Fire & Light (formerly Audience of One) youth theater troupe performs re-enactments and interacts with visitors. The walk includes a stop at the nativity complete with live donkeys and sheep. Outside the magi tent, visitors will have the opportunity to see and learn about live camels. Christmas in the Park also offers interactive activities focused on giving. Participants will have a chance to write a note to a veteran that will be delivered to the VA Northern Indiana Health Services Facility or
contribute toward postage to handpick a dress to send around the world through the “Little Dresses for Africa” project. In the heated pavilion, a variety of displays will include ideas for making gifts for individuals, families or small groups. Children will enjoy making crafts and playing games in the activity tent, experiencing the Animal Grams Petting Zoo and watching balloon sculpting. The Talent Sharing Tent will feature the talent of musicians, singers and storytellers. Big Blast Ministries will also present a balloon demonstration. Families will also have the opportunity to take horse-drawn wagon rides 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Visitors can take family photos with the words “Joy,” “Love” or “Hope” to use for customized Christmas cards. For more information, visit ChristChildFest.org.
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