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Aprilto-do list . . . 7, 14, 21, 28 | Tuesday | “Little River Ramblers”
Hike and explore the interesting plants and wildlife of Eagle Marsh. Bring binoculars for a close-up view. Sponsored by Little River Wetlands Project. Free admission. 9 a.m.-11 p.m., Arrowhead Prairie, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. 260.478.2515, info@lrwp.org, lrwp.org.
9 | Thursday | “Breakfast on the Marsh: Animals with Scales, a Closer Look” A look under the microscope with Jeff Ormiston, environmental educator for Fox Island County Park. For 50 years and older. A light breakfast will be served. Call to preregister. Free admission. 8:30 a.m.-9:45 a.m., Indiana Wesleyan Education & Conference Center, Room 102/104, 8211 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. Register with Aly Munger at a.munger@lrwp.org or 260.478.2515, lrwp.org.
9 | Thursday | “Grandma’s Remedies” Celebrate the lifestyle of early Indiana women. Registration and refreshments 9 a.m.-9:30 a.m., program 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. $20 includes project materials. Swinney Homestead, 1424 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. Reservations at 260.432.7314 or 260.747.1501, settlersinc.org.
11 | Saturday | Artisan Craft Market Local artisans, professional artists, gourmet cupcakes, handmade items, more. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Riverside Center, 231 E. Monroe St., Decatur. 260.724.7171, decaturin.org.
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Volun-beer Help Little River Wetlands Project clean seeds collected from the marsh. 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Hop River Brewing Company, 1515 N. Harrison St., Fort Wayne. 260.478.2515, lrwp.org.
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First Friday Live entertainment, food, kid’s activities, shopping, evening specials and more. Free admission. 5 p.m.-8 p.m., downtown Wabash. 260.563.0975, wabashmarketplace.org. 44
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Mather Sunday Lecture Series Bill and Matthew Ringenberg present “Alice Hamilton of Fort Wayne: Scientist and Social Reformer. Lecture and book signing. Free admission. 2 p.m., The History Center, 302 E. Berry St., Fort Wayne. 260.426.2882, fwhistorycenter.com.
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Flea Market Nearly 100 indoor vendors, hot food available. Sponsored by the Adams County Coin Club. 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Riverside Center, 231 E. Monroe St. (Highway 224 East), Decatur. Contact Carla at 260.517.8182, facebook.com/decaturindianafleamarket.
“Public Hike: Macroinvertebrate Madness” Examine water critters under a microscope and learn what they can tell about water quality. Dress for the weather, waterproof boots recommended. Free admission. 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m., meet at Boy Scout office parking lot, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. 260.478.2515, lrwp.org.
16-18 | Thursday-Saturday | Diamond Days Three days to save up to 50% on all loose diamonds and diamond jewelry. All estate diamond jewelry specially priced. Register to win 1/2-carat loose diamond. Enjoy Carat Cake and Diamond Water while you shop. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Eichhorn Jewelry Inc., 130 N. 2nd St., Decatur. 260.724.2621, eichhornjewelry.com.
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HUMC Biennial Quilt Show All types of quilts on display, special challenge focusing on children’s fabrics. Quilt workshop 1 p.m. Friday, guest speaker Shelly Gilliland 1 p.m. Saturday. Lunch available. $7. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. both days, Harlan United Methodist Church, 16434 State Road 37, Harlan. 260.657.5364.
18 | Saturday | Volunteer Kick Off and Annual Spring Clean-Up Breakfast treats available at kick off, 9 a.m.-10 a.m. at Eagle Marsh barn, followed by cleanup of winter trash, 10 a.m.-noon. Bring garden rakes, grabbers, trash bags, work gloves and other useful tools, and meet at Eagle Marsh gateway parking area, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. 260.478.2515, lrwp.org.
30 | Thursday | 8th Anniversary Event Complimentary wine, hors d’oeuvres, live skincare demos, raffles. Customer appreciation pricing on all products and services during event. Complimentary wine glass filled with goodies. Free admission. 5 p.m.-8 p.m., Country Heritage Winery, 185 CR 66, Laotto. 260.427.7473, aspireplasticsurgery.com.
May 2 | Saturday | Holland Tulip Festival Bus Trip Visit Nelis’ Dutch Village, enjoy an authentic Dutch lunch, tour Holland’s historic areas with costumed guide, stop at downtown artisan’s market. Continental breakfast serve en route, fast food stop on the way back. $115. Bus departs 7:30 a.m. from Bob Arnold Northside Park, East State Boulevard and Parnell Avenue, Fort Wayne, returns at 9:30 p.m. Sign up at 260.427.6017 or fortwayneparks.org. a
15 | Wednesday | “Short Hikes for Short Legs: Pond Life” Learn about swimmers, wigglers, and things that go hop in the water. Free admission, open to children 3-5 accompanied by responsible adult. 9 a.m.-10 a.m., Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. 260.478.2515, lrwp.org.
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