Novemberto-do list . . .

By Ray Balogh

1 | Friday | First Friday

Late night shopping, live entertainment, local culinary delights, locally crafted beverages, more. Free admission. 5 p.m.-8 p.m., downtown Auburn. 260.333.0883.

1 | Friday | 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.

1-2 | Friday-Saturday |

Open House

Large selection of Christmas decor including hundreds of ornaments. Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, A Perfect Blend Floral Gifts & Home Decor, 1225 S. Scott St., Bluffton. 260.824.2695, aperfectblendbluffton.com.

1-3 | Friday-Sunday |

Christmas Gathering

Snowmen, Santa, stockings, wreaths, trees, lighting, furniture, pictures, purses, soaps, unique finds. Refreshments and drawing for $50 gift certificate. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Beyond the Barn, 105 N. First St., Pierceton. 574.253.3362, facebook.com/beyondthebarn2.

2-3 | Saturday-Sunday | Trader Days

Commemoration of Chief Little Turtle’s victory over the American army in 1791. Native arts and crafts, native drum and dance, buffalo stew and fry bread, native flute music, bake sale. Commemorative Mihsihkinaahkwa powwow quilt raffle and silent auction, $10 per ticket. Free admission. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, 5705 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. 260.426.2882, fwhistorycenter.com.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | Saturday | South Side Farmers Market

100 stands featuring produce, hand-crafted items, antiques, fresh baked goods, eggs, local honey, hormone-free pork and chicken. Master gardeners on hand to answer questions. Free admission. 7 a.m.-1 p.m., 3300 Warsaw St., Fort Wayne. 260.244.3288, southsidefarmersmarket.com.

3 | Sunday |

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.

3, 29, 30| Sunday, Friday, Saturday | Holiday Events

• Sunday, Nov. 3, open house, Coton Colors sale, party, free attachment with purchase of Base while supplies last, 4 p.m.-6 p.m.

• Friday, Nov. 29, Black Friday storewide sale, mimosas, free ornament with purchase while supplies last, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

• Saturday, Nov. 30, Shop Small storewide sale, festive treats, giveaways, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Opal and Ruby Gift Emporium, 5215 Illinois Road, Suite 104, Fort Wayne. 260.444.2019, opalandrubygifts.com.

8 | Friday | “Public Hike: Nights Owls!” with Soarin’ Hawk Raptor Rescue

Demonstration with owls followed by hike. Free admission. 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Arrowhead Marsh, Aboite Road, Fort Wayne. 260.478.2515, info@lrwp.org, lrwp.org.

9 | Saturday | Holiday Open House

Locally owned unique gift shop offering country, primitive, vintage, artisan gifts. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 112 S. First Street, Pierceton. 574.594.2774, facebook.com/homespunhouse.

9, 30, Dec. 6-7 | Friday-Saturday | Discover Roanoke Holiday Events

• Saturday, Nov. 9, holiday open houses and shopping specials at local stores and restaurants

• Saturday, Nov. 30, Small Business Saturday, chance to win $400 shopping spree

• Friday-Saturday, December 6-7, Christmas in the Village, breakfast and visits with Santa, live reindeer, kids’ activities, caroling, shopping specials, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday Free admission. discoverroanoke.org.

9 through Dec. 31 | Sunday-Saturday | Christmas in Shipshewana

Light parade, tree lighting ceremony, “Shipshewana’s Lights of Joy” drive-thru light display, chocolate day, kids day, Santa visit. Free admission except for drivethru light display. 866.631.9675, shipshewana.com.

14 | Thursday |

Historic Hand Arts Class: Quilts, Fabric and Paper

Create Christmas ornament inspired by quilts from Spring Mill Village early settlers. $20/person. 9 a.m.9:30 a.m. registration and refreshments; 9:30 a.m.11:30 a.m. program, Swinney Homestead, 1424 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 260.747.1229, settlersinc.org.

14-16, 21-24, 29-Dec. 1

| Thursday-Sunday |

“Shipshewana’s Lights of Joy”

Drive-thru light experience featuring more than 2 million LED lights in mile-long display of various light scenes. $15/car 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Thursday and Sunday, $20/car 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, throughout Shipshewana. Closed Nov. 17 and Thanksgiving. 260.768.4129, shipshewanaslightsofjoy.com.

15-16 | Friday-Saturday |

Lakeside Holiday Festival

Holiday house walk, artisan market, tree lighting, caroling, craft sales and lunch, local business specials. $8/person, free for children 12 and under, for house walk. Friday evening, tree lighting and caroling; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, artisan market; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, house walk. Various times and venues. 260.854.2412.

16 | Saturday |

Holiday Haute Gathering Market

Unique shopping, boutique trailers, food trucks. Free admission. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Allen County Fairgrounds, 2726 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne. facebook.com/hautegatheringmarkets.

20 | Wednesday |

“Short Hikes for Short Legs: Who is Home?”

Explore and try to identify who is home this time of year and who is heading somewhere else. 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, info@ lrwp.org, lrwp.org.

29-Dec. 15 | Sunday-Saturday |

Festival of Gingerbread

More than 100 handmade gingerbread houses and designs made by artists of all ages. $6 adults, $4 seniors 65 and older, $4 youth 3-17, free 2 and under. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, noon-5 p.m. Saturday and first Sunday, The History Center, 302 E. Berry St., Fort Wayne. 260.426.2882, fwhistorycenter.com.

30 | Saturday |

Old Fashioned Christmas

Sleigh rides, tree lighting, cookies and hot chocolate, brass band, pictures with Christmas characters, lighted walk, carolers, barbershop quartet, readings of Christmas story and “The Night Before Christmas.” Free admission. 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Oakwood Resort Inn, 702 E. Lake View Road, Syracuse. 574.529.0684, chqw.org or facebook.com/chautauquawawasee.

30-Dec. 1 | Saturday-Sunday |

Christmas in the Park

Fun, family friendly indoor/outdoor festival featuring “Do You See What I See?” walk-thru complete with live animals. Free admission. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Franke Park, 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne. 260.447.9437.

Would you like to submit an event to be considered for glo’s To-Do List? Our deadline is the 6th of the month prior to publication. E-mail us your event 40 words or less to: rbalogh@the-papers.com. Please type ‘To-Do List’ in the subject line. Or you may mail info to glo, P.O. Box 188, Milford, IN 46542.

Francine’s Friends Mobile Mammography Coach Schedule

Walk-in openings are available depending on schedule.

For an appointment, call 260.483.1847 or 1.800.727.8439, ext. 68120.

11/02 Bradtt’s Harley Davidson – 1400 Cass Street, Wabash

PPG North Manchester – 1104 N. Wayne St, North Manchester

Avalon Missionary Church – 1500 Lower Hungtington Rd, Fort Wayne

Botanical Observatory

• “Botanica Jones: Scientist, Merchant or Thief?” (through Nov. 17), regular admission

Adults $5, children (3-17) $3, children (2 and under) free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. 260.427.6440, botanicalconservatory.org.

Embassy Theatre

• Sunday, Nov. 3, Tony Bennett, 7:30 p.m., $154/$104/$79/$64/$54

• Thursday, Nov. 7, Aaron Lewis, “State I’m In Tour,” 7:30 p.m., $59/$49/$39

• Friday, Nov. 8, “Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live!”, 7:30 p.m., $62.50/$48.50/$38.50/$28.50

• Saturday, Nov. 9, TOBYMAC, “The Theatre Tour,” 7 p.m., $99.75/$69.75/$49.75/$39.75

• Sunday, Nov. 10, Bert Kreischer, “Body Shots Tour,” 7 p.m., $56.75/$36.75

• Wednesday, Nov. 13, “The Price is Right Stage Show,” 7:30 p.m., $49/$39/$29

• Saturday, Nov. 16, The Klezmatics, 7:30 p.m., $46/$36/$30/$21

• Wednesday, Nov. 27, to Wednesday, Dec. 4, “Festival of Trees,” visit fwembassytheatre.org/festival-of-trees to sponsor a tree

Fort Wayne Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 800.745.3000, fwembassytheatre.org.

Memorial Coliseum

• Tuesday, Nov. 5, Youth for Christ of Northern Indiana 2019 Banquet, 6:15 p.m. Friday, call 260.484.4551, ext. 211, or visit yfcnin.org/events to reserve a seat

• Tuesday-Wednesday, Nov. 12-13, PAW Patrol Live: “The Great Pirate Adventure,” 6 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday, $105.50 VIP/ $55.50 Gold Circle/$45.50/$35.50/$29.50/$25.50/$19.50

• Thursday, Nov. 14, A Day to Remember: “The Degenerates Tour,” 6:30 p.m., $39.75 general admission

• Thursday, Nov. 21, Chris Young “Raised on Country World Tour 2019” with Eli Young Band & Matt Stell, 7 p.m., $59.75/$49.75/$25

• Saturday, Nov. 23, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana 12th annual Women’s Champagne Brunch, 10 a.m., doors open at 9 a.m., suggested donation of $75, RSVP to Dametria Refner, 260.203.3330 or dametria.refner@ bbbsnei.org

Parking $6 main lot, $10 preferred lot. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. 260.482.9502, memorialcoliseum.com.

Honeywell Center

• Friday, Nov. 1, Great Russian Nutcracker, 7: 30 p.m., $82 Gold Circle/$62/$50/$32

• Wednesday, Nov. 6, Judy Moody & Stink, 10 a.m. and noon, $10

• Friday, Nov. 8, Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood, 7:30 p.m., $76/$49/$35

• Sunday, Nov. 17, Cirque Dreams Holidaze, 2 p.m and 7:30 p.m., $45/$35/$25

• Tuesday, Nov. 19, “Miss Nelson Has a Field Day,” 10 a.m. and noon, $10

• Saturday, Nov. 23, Jackie Evancho, 7:30 p.m., $50/$40

• Sunday, Nov. 24, “A Christmas Carol,” 7:30 p.m., $40/$25

• Saturday, Nov. 30, The Midtown Men “Holiday Hits!”, 7:30 p.m., $100/$45/$35 Ford Theater, Honeywell Center, 275 W. Market St., Wabash. 260.563.1102, honeywellcenter.org.

Niswonger Performing Arts Center

• Saturday, Nov. 9, Tim Hawkins “Trying Too Hard Comedy Tour,” 7:30 p.m., $55/$45/$35

• Sunday, Nov. 24, “We Will Rock You Queen Show,” 7:30 p.m., $75/$70/$65/$60/$45

Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 10700 SR 118, Van Wert. 419.238.6722, npacvw.org.

Fort Wayne Museum of Art

Traveling Exhibitions

• Michael Estes Taylor: Voyage of Variations (through Nov. 17)

• Bertil Vallein: Vessels of Time (through Nov. 17)

• 47th International Glass Invitational Award Winners (through Nov. 17)

• Full Spectrum: Paintings, Drawings and Prints of Julian Stanczak; Wood and Stone Sculptures of Barbara Stanczak (through Nov. 24)

• American Brilliant Cut Glass: New World Innovation from 1876-1917 (ongoing)

• Planes, Trains & Automobiles: Classic Toys and Americana (ongoing)

• Repose in Amber (ongoing)

• Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos (Nov. 23 through Jan. 26, 2020)

• The Mexican Mask Collection of Helmuth & Terrie Goede (Nov. 23 through Jan. 26, 2020)

• More Than Four Walls: Photographs by Lucy Bell Seaton (Nov. 30 through Feb. 16, 2020)

Adults $8, students (pre-K through college) $6, seniors (65 and older) $6, families $20, free admission for veterans and veterans’ families, free general admission 5 p.m.-8 p.m. every Thursday. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday (closed Mondays), Fort Wayne Museum of Art, 311 E. Main St., Fort Wayne. 260.422.6467, fwmoa.org. a