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Your Better Quality of Life Magazine • 95¢ • July 2022 • No. II

Adventure Time at The Allen County Fair Family Fun at Putt-Putt Quick & Easy Dinner Recipes Choosing the Best Grill for Your Lifestyle Caring for Your Thyroid Why Custom Furniture Makes Sense

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In This Issue

Right in Our Region ......................Cover & p. 16 Making Memories at The Allen County Fair Your Community..................................................11 Family Fun at Putt Putt Your Outdoor Living ..........................................13 What Kind of Grill Should You Choose?

Inspiration & Worship .......................................14 Eyes of Love Your Home & Garden ........................................19 Why Custom Furniture Can Make Sense Your Health & Fitness .......................................23 Caring for Your Thyroid Your Kitchen ........................................................27 Quick Meals to Make Any Night Your Family Fun .................................................28

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Fun at the Fair!

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s a new parent, I love thinking ahead about all of the fun things I want my child to someday experience, especially in the summertime. Going to the zoo, the park, the pool... and of course, the county fair. I daydream about my son, Elliot, smiling as he experiences a petting zoo for the first time. I imagine the look of joy on his face while he’s riding the Ferris Wheel, or seeing hot air balloons glow in the dark. County fairs provide opportunities to make some of the best family memories. But no matter what phase of life you’re in, chances are that somewhere between carnival rides, baby animals and funnel cake you’ll find something at the county fair that makes you smile.

The Allen County Fair in particular has a vast and diverse entertainment lineup this year. Food, crafts, rides, music, science demos, Q&As, hot air balloons, classic cars and an abundance of 4-H activities are just some highlights of this year’s event, happening from July 26-31. The festival is completely volunteerrun, which I find impressive. Life is always busy, so I appreciate that people are dedicated to preserving a timeless tradition for current generations to enjoy. It speaks to the quality of Allen County people to put on such a spectacular event year after year.

Allen County has no shortage of summertime fun, in general. There’s Smooth Tuesdays and Nashville Thursdays every week at the Clyde Theater, TinCaps baseball games happening all summer long, and too many local festivals to name. Plus, there’s always kayaking or canoeing on one of our many rivers, shopping at one of the local farmers markets, or simply strolling through downtown with its many shops and restaurants. After spending so much time in isolation these past few years, it feels good to be able to get out and experience art and recreation once again. It’s important to have something to look forward to.

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Your Community

It’s All About Family Fun at Putt-Putt

By Peggy Werner

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ven among the Putt-Putt Family Fun Center locations around the world, the one at 4530 Speedway Dr. in Fort Wayne is unique.

“It’s a great place to meet people and is different than anywhere else, with the beautiful landscaping, special features and all the little things we do for special effects,” says John Snyder, manager and co-owner with his father.

Snyder’s father, also named John, was a mechanical engineer living in Ohio who had played in Putt-Putt tournaments for fun. When the mini golf franchise in Indiana came up for sale, he bought it.

After the younger Snyder graduated college with an art degree in 1992, he put his skills to work on the property.

“I love being outside, especially when the weather breaks,” he says. “I don’t take days off. I like making things look nice and seeing people enjoy it. I

feel like I’m on vacation every day.”

He redesigned the entire grounds, adding a full jungle-themed course with several water features for kids and extensive landscaping. In the 1980s, his dad built an arcade building and has twice expanded it. Go-karts were added in 1995.

There are also two other mini golf courses, one classic and one with a volcano theme.

The Putt-Putt arcade is open yearround, with go-karts and mini golf available April through October – more often when weather permits.

Founded in 1954 in Fayetteville, N.C., Putt-Putt courses were the first and only copyrighted and branded miniature golf games. In the later ’50s, the company started franchising its concept. Many of its family entertainment centers offer not only miniature golf, but also go-karts, bumper boats, indoor bumper cars, bat-

ting cages, laser tag, arcades and cafés.

The mini golf game gave rise to the Professional Putters Association (PPA) that still exists today and has awarded more than $8 million in prize money.

The mission of Putt-Putt franchises is “To provide families with a safe, clean, wholesome entertainment venue where they can have an enjoyable experience for a reasonable cost in their own community.”

Learn more at fortwayneputtputt. com. ❚

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Outdoor Living

What Kind of Grill is Best for You?

By Janine Pumilia

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hen it comes to choosing a grill, you really do get what you pay for, says Chuck Ault, co-owner of Collier’s Heating & Air Conditioning in Warsaw, Ind. “I like to tell people that a grill costs about $100 a year,” he says. “You can buy a cheap one that will only last a few years or you can spend more up front and use it much longer. Either way, it’s about $100 per year.”

Collier’s carries gas, pellet and ceramic grills. No one type is superior; it just depends on what qualities you’re looking for, says Ault.

By definition, grilling means searing food at a hot temperature for a short time with heat mostly coming from the bottom. To barbeque, however, is to cook food “low and slow,” with Gas, pellet and ceramic grills each have advantages. The decision on which one to purchase comes heat circulating all around the food rather than down to personal lifestyle choices. from the bottom only.

“A gas grill is convenient and easy to use. You turn it on and from the cost of fuel for a gas grill, says Ault. in a few minutes you’re ready to cook,” says Ault.

Still another option is a Komodo-style ceramic grill, prized If a gas grill isn’t connected to a home’s gas line, you’ll ocfor its ability to tightly close and seal heat all around the food. casionally need to refill your tank of propane, which Collier’s This enables barbeque and smoking techniques and the ceramic can also help you to do. construction helps to prevent food from drying out.

Collier’s carries the private label Ambiance line of gas grills Collier’s carries the Big Green Egg brand of ceramic grills. made by Napoleon.

“Ceramic grills are very versatile,” says Ault. “I’ve used “People who want more control over the flavor imparted them to make everything from low-and-slow cooked brisket or to food while cooking might prefer the pellet grill,” says Ault. pork shoulder to cookies and pineapple-upsidedown cake.”

“It’s convenient like a gas grill and heats up pretty quickly but The Big Green Egg is fueled with all-natural hardwood you can choose among various type of charcoal pellets for flavor lump charcoal. enhancement.”

The Collier’s family of brands has been serving the greater Collier’s carries Ambiance pellet grills made by Louisiana Warsaw area for 34 years, installing heating and air-conditioning Grills. The finished food temperature and cooking temperature systems, including geothermal systems, for residential and comcan be controlled by using the built in Wi-Fi controller and temmercial customers. They also sell and service air purifiers, dehuperature probes. The cost of buying pellets isn’t much different midifiers, humidifiers and air filtration systems. The company also installs, seals and cleans ductwork and dryer vents.

Collier’s Fireplace Shoppe installs and services gas stoves, gas fireplaces, wood stoves and wood fireplaces.

Collier’s Solar installs solar panel systems as well as solarpowered attic vent fans.

Ault co-owns Collier’s with Kevin Lehman. The men were longtime employees at Collier’s before the chance to purchase the business arose.

“We got the opportunity to buy the company and we didn’t think we should pass it up,” says Ault. “It’s been good to our families over the years, and we look at Collier’s as an opportunity to extend our family to the team that we’ve built, the households we serve, and the communities where we live and work.”

Learn more by calling (574) 203-5882 or visit the showroom A Komodo-style ceramic grill is very versatile and seals in heat well so that at 2315 North Shelby Dr., Warsaw, Ind. ❚ it surrounds your food rather than searing only one side.

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Inspiration & Worship

Eyes of Love I

t’s easy to feel compassion for a helpless animal, a small child or someone who is sick. Our emotion of sympathy helps us to do the right thing. But it’s much more difficult to treat people we don’t like with compassion. Maybe they repel us with their bad habits or annoying personalities.

It’s easier to view them as the world does than through the eyes of God. Yet God alone is the judge of people.

He forgave us, in all our sinful ugliness, through Jesus Christ on the cross. His compassion wasn’t based upon our attractiveness; it was based upon His goodness.

We’re without excuse when we refuse to extend compassion to others. We’re to love because God first loved us. Period.

Throughout the Old Testament, God commanded His people to lavish compassion on one another. When they resisted, they paid a price. Zechariah wrote, “This is what the Lord Almighty said: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another. Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor.

Do not plot evil against each other.’

“But they refused to pay attention; stubbornly they turned their backs and covered their ears. They made their hearts as hard as flint and would not listen to the law or to the words that the Lord Almighty had sent by his Spirit through the earlier prophets. So the Lord Almighty was very angry.’” (Zechariah 7:9-11 NIV) After the ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus was completed, God’s mercy to us was irreversible. Does this mean we have license to ignore His will? To the contrary, God expects us to recognize the compassion shown to us and, in gratitude, to pay it forward. He expects us to view people through His eyes of love.

Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did. I John 2:6.

To be compassionate may be the truest test of strength and surest road to inner peace. Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives.” (John 14:27a) ❚ --Janine Pumilia

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Right in Our Region

Celebrate 4-H at the Allen County Fair

By Lindsey Lukas, senior editor

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he Allen County Fair is back from July 26-31 at 2726 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne, providing summertime fun to families, couples, singles and everyone in between.

“There really is nothing like experiencing the timeless fun of a county fair, and it’s even more special when you can experience that right in your backyard,” says Michelle Love, secretary of the Allen County Fairgrounds’ Board of Directors and member of the Allen County Fair Committee. “Where else can you get up close with farm animals, ride a midway ride, see hot air balloons and then grab a lemon shakeup, all in one night?”

In addition to typical 4-H activities that form the essence of county fairs, this year’s Allen County Fair festivities include live music, carnival rides, a full food court and a lengthy list of family-friendly events. New activities this year include chainsaw carving demonstrations and a fun fishing experience for children, Love says. She’s proud that the fair offers a range of activities that appeal to all ages, from speakers on monarch butterflies to a Q&A with “Master Gardeners,” and even an animal contact area.

“We love to talk about our motorsports events as well,” Love adds. “We host a demolition derby, a truck pull and a classic car cruise-in during the Allen County Fair.”

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Each day features unique activities. Here are just some highlighted events:

July 26, “Family Fun Day” • •

Free monster truck rides for kids ages 12 and under, 6-7 p.m.

Little Miss Allen County pageant, open to girls ages 2 through 12.

July 27, “Enjoy the Arts Day” •

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Home & Family Arts Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Take part in free educational seminars and entertainment with Allen County Extension Homemakers.

Pedal Car Races for all ages, 6-7 p.m.

Touch-A-Truck Experience, 6-8:30 p.m. A free event for families to experience large machinery, equip ment and trucks up close and personal.

Art & Music Night, 7-9 p.m. Performances, art demonstrations, free paper instrument crafts, an interactive art display, free paint spin art.

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July 28, “Kids Day” • • • • •

Free activities, demonstrations, performances and games, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Pizza Eating Contest, 4-5 p.m.

Science 4UDemos, 5:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Free science kits while supplies last.

Free ice cream social, 7-8 p.m.

Hot air balloon fly-out and glow. Fly out: 7:30 p.m.

Glow: 9:30 p.m., north grounds. Bring chairs or a blanket.

July 29, “Ag Day” • • • • • •

Free ag educational programs all day Classic Car Cruise-In, 4-10 p.m.

Music: Biff & The Cruisers, 5-10 p.m.

Kiddie Tractor Pull, 6-7 p.m.

Farmer Olympics, 7-8 p.m.

4 x4 truck pull, 7-10 p.m. $10 general admission, $20 pit passes. Kids 5 and under free.

Local performers entertain the crowd at The Allen County Fair, especially on Kids Day.

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Interactive Dinosaur Show, 7 p.m., 7:45 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Live animatronic raptors with a comedy act.

Car Demolition Derby. $10 general admission, $20 pit passes, kids 5 and under free.

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Handmade & Homegrown Market, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Shop local arts and food vendors. Free entertainment and kids activities.

4-H Awards Ceremony, 5-6 p.m.

The fair is a joint venture of the Allen County Fairgrounds and Allen County 4-H. It’s a completely volunteer-run event and is the featured fundraiser for the Allen County Fairgrounds nonJuly 31, “Fairs Care” & “Military Appreciation Day” profit organization, Love says.

• Military Resource Fair, 11-4 p.m.

General admission is free until 2 p.m. each weekday, with $5 admission on Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday, and $10 admission Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Kids ages 5 and under are always free admission, and parking is no cost. On Sunday, veterans with ID enter free and the general public receives free admission with the donation of five non-perishable food items.

Carnival wristbands cost $25 each and are good on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

One ticket ride days are on Thursday and Sunday, with tickets costing $1.50 each or 16 for $20.

Other days, tickets cost $1.25 each, or 22 for $25. Kid rides cost two tickets, family rides are three tickets, and spectacular rides are four tickets. Tickets can be used on any day.

Find a full schedule of events and pricing at TheAllenCountyFair.com. ❚ The Allen County Fair has a hot air balloon fly-out and glow on July 28. Bring chairs or a blanket to watch.

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Your Home & Garden

Custom Furniture: It Just Makes Sense

By Peggy Werner

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f you’re looking for that perfect piece of furniture to fit into a special place or serve a certain purpose, you might want to have it custom made.

Quality custom-built Amish furniture made by local and area craftsmen is a rapidly growing segment of sales at Fairfield Galleries, 5010 Goshen Road, Fort Wayne.

Fairfield’s Pete Byal has been with the company for more than 40 years and has observed the trend.

“More and more people are looking for something in a particular size, finish, or for a specific function, and yet they can’t find what they are looking for. Almost anything you can think of, we can do. The versatility is endless. Our designers work with customers to find out what they need, and I draw up the plans.”

He has helped people find solutions for a variety of cabinets, wine storage,

bunk beds, tables, chairs, chests, bedroom sets, under-bed storage and more.

Some people want an additional piece to complement or match other furniture they previously bought, he says.

“A lot of times a customer is looking for something and realizes it’s not available. Most of us working here have been in the business a long time and know the manufacturers and what is available.

Sometimes, the only option is to have something custom made.”

And contrary to what most people believe, it costs no more than other quality wood furniture. All of the custom furniture is made in the United States, most of it coming from Amish communities in Indiana and Ohio, he says.

“The Amish don’t cut any corners.

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Fairfield Galleries is a third-generation, family owned business operating in Fort Wayne for more than 70 years.

It was founded by Don Polley of Fort Wayne. It offers quality home furnishings from an array of manufacturers from high to mid-grade as well as custom options.

Fairfield offers complete interior design services, which include home visits, floor plans and more. Delivery is free within 50 miles of the gallery.

For a free estimate, call (260) 4895526.

Learn more at fairfieldgalleries.com.❚

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Your Health

Functional Medicine Can Improve Thyroid Conditions

By Toni Rocha

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or those who’ve been diagnosed with thyroid disease, successful treatment can depend on more than standard medications alone.

Dr. Lucas D. Gafken, DC, DACNB, a chiropractic neurologist at Health N.O.W., says functional medicine utilizes natural solutions for hypothyroidism which can not only improve energy levels, weight control and thyroid function, but also can improve underlying conditions that interact.

In his clinic at 2146 State Road 8 in Auburn, Ind., Gafken helps patients to improve upon standard thyroid treatment.

“I usually see patients with a low thyroid function condition that begins between the ages of 35 and 65,” he says.

“We approach their treatment with discussion about food sensitivities, inflammation, vitamin deficiencies, and gut or adrenal imbalances.”

Gafken integrates traditional western methods with innovative practices from eastern cultures to identify root causes of underlying conditions. He develops a customized plan to influence and improve seemingly unrelated symptoms including night sweats, heart palpitations, fatigue, weight gain and more.

“We conduct blood and saliva tests to pinpoint thyroid hormone imbalances, food sensitivities as well as other forms of dysfunction,” Gafken says. “We also address lifestyle changes and detoxification of the liver and other vital organs.

We can improve a sluggish liver’s function and aid in the recycling process to more efficiently cleanse the body.”

Hormone imbalances can directly affect the thyroid’s operation, Gafken explains. An imbalance in estrogen or testicular hormones can be corrected, helping patients to feel healthier.

“Vitamin deficiencies are also key to helping patients control thyroid issues as well as overall health benefits,” Gafken says. “If adrenal glands are not functioning properly, patients can experience poor sleep and wake up feeling tired. Patients struggle with gut problems or what we call leaky gut. Products like ginseng, vitamins B and D, and others can aid in easing these symptoms.”

For more information or to make an appointment, contact Health N.O.W. at (260) 920-8811 or go to SeekHealthNow. com. ❚

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hether it’s long days at the office, calendars full of social commitments or evenings spent enjoying your little ones’ extracurricular activities, it’s easy to find yourself short on time to spend in the kitchen. Calling on quick and easy mealtime solutions can be just what your family needs.

Enjoy a twist on Taco Tuesdays with this Baja Fish Taco Bowl recipe, a deconstructed take on classic fish tacos that swap out the tortilla for quick-cooking quinoa mixed with nutrientdense kale and drizzled with a zesty lime and yogurt crema. As a tasty way to encourage kiddos to eat fish and veggies, it can also help you add hearty whole grains to the weekly menu while savoring a lighter version of traditional Baja sauce.

These bite-sized Beef and Quinoa Meatballs provide a great meal prep option for families, as they can be mixed and matched with your loved ones’ favorite sides from rice to steamed veggies.

Adding quinoa to your meatballs is a quick upgrade of plant-based protein that adds flavor to every bite. Baked in marinara sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese, they’re simple to put together before tossing in the oven for an easy weeknight solution.

Baja Fish Taco Bowls Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Servings: 4

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bags Quinoa tablespoons olive oil white-fleshed fish fillets (5-6 ounces each) teaspoon Cajun seasoning teaspoon salt cup plain Greek yogurt tablespoon lime zest teaspoon lime juice teaspoon ground cumin cups packed baby kale ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and thinly sliced

Prepare quinoa according to package directions. In large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Season fish with Cajun seasoning and salt. Cook 2-3 minutes per side, or until fish is lightly browned and starts to flake. Set aside. In small bowl, stir yogurt, lime zest, lime juice and cumin. In medium bowl, toss quinoa with kale. Divide between four bowls. Top each with fish, sliced avocado and dollop of the yogurt and lime crema.

Substitutions: Use taco seasoning or chili powder in place of Cajun seasoning. Use arugula or baby spinach instead of kale.

Beef and Quinoa Meatballs Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Servings: 4

1 bag Quinoa nonstick cooking spray 1 pound extra-lean ground beef 1 egg 1/4 cup grated carrot 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons ketchup 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 2 tablespoons chopped parsley Prepare quinoa according to package directions. Preheat oven to 400 F. Coat large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. In large bowl, mix quinoa, ground beef, egg, carrot, onion, ketchup, garlic, soy sauce, salt, pepper, oregano and thyme.

Form mixture into walnut-sized meatballs and arrange on prepared baking sheet. Bake approximately 20 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown. Spoon marinara sauce over top then sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes, or until sauce is hot and cheese is melted. Remove from oven and sprinkle with parsley.

Tip: Make sliders by slicing dinner rolls in half and placing meatballs on bottom halves. Cover with top halves of rolls and serve. ❚ Source: Family Features

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Your Fun

Entertainment & Events

Smooth Tuesdays Every Tuesday, 6-9 p.m., enjoy the best in soft rock and classic hits with rotating artists. Clyde Theater, 1806 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne, (574) 344-0566, clydetheatre.com.

Nashville Thursdays Weekly country, bluegrass and other free live music 7-10 p.m. in the Clyde Theater Club Room. Food and drink specials. 1806 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne, clydeclubroom.com.

Bill Blass, Fashion Designer Now thru Sept. 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. In honor of his 100th birthday, the Fort Wayne History Center is celebrating Bill Blass, an American fashion icon and WWII Ghost Army soldier who was born and raised in Fort Wayne. 302 E. Berry St., fwhistorycenter.org.

TinCaps Baseball Now thru Sept. 4. Lots of exciting baseball action along with special events and spectacles including fireworks after each Friday and Saturday night game, bring-your-pet games and discounted food nights. Find the whole schedule at milb.com/fortwayne. Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St., Fort Wayne.

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Pride Fest 2022 July 22-23, Fri. 7 p.m.-midnight, Sat. noonmidnight. Includes entertainment, a vendor market, a nonprofit resource fair, beer tent, food, Pride March, KidSpace, tournaments. Admission $5/day, 12 and under free.

Headwaters Park, 333 S. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, (260) 425-5745, fortwayneparksorg.

SpongeBob the Musical July 23-24 & 29-31. Presented by the Fort Wayne Civic Theatre. Arts United Center, 303 E. Main St., Fort Wayne, (260) 424-5220, fwcivic.org/spongebob.

TinCaps games deliver exciting baseball action all summer long at Parkview Field, in Fort Wayne.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee July 28-31, Th.-Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m.

Presented by the Summit City Music Theatre.

The Charles Event Center, 3127 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne, summitcitymt.com.

Tacos, Tequila & Margarita Fest 2022 July 30, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Eat from 10 regional taquerias, try from a variety of tequila options and enjoy live entertainment. Admission $5 adults, 12 and under free. Headwaters Park, Fort Wayne. Tix at eventbrite.com.

Foellinger Outdoor Theatre July 29, 7 p.m. The Fort Wayne Children's Choir performs. Free admission, seating first come first serve. Food and drink available for purchase. Foellinger Theatre, 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne, fortwayneparks.org.

National Night Out 2022 Aug. 2, 5-8 p.m. Focusing on bringing police and community together, the Fort Wayne Police Department answers general questions and showcases what police do. 201 E. Main St., Fort Wayne, visitfortwayne.com. ❚

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