AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
The journey to end cancer starts with a single step. The American Cancer Society invites you to take that step with us by joining the global Relay For Life movement.
When you walk to end cancer at a Relay event, it's your opportunity to not only honor cancer survivors and remember loved ones lost, but also to raise awareness about what we can do to stay well from cancer and raise money to help fuel the world's largest walk to end cancer.
For more information regarding relay for life visit www.relayforlife.org.
PURPLE IRIS FOUNDATION
Plant Hope for Pancreatic Cancer. Follow Purple Iris Foundation on facebook and twitter. For more information on how to get involved in the community and beyond call 1 855-259-4747 (IRIS). Or visit their website at purpleirisfoundation.com.
YWCA NORTHEAST INDIANA
Join the YWCA as they take a Stand Against Racism! Learn how to become a participating site or sponsor by visiting the website www.standagainstracism.org/become_participating_site.
FORT WAYNE PET FOOD PANTRY
The Fort Wayne Pet Food Pantry is at a critical level of dry dog and cat food. For donating to the pantry call 260-478-4851. Check them out on Facebook or online at fwpetfoodpantry.com.
THE LONGEST DAY
Join us at Sarah Jane’s Yarn Shoppe June 21, 2013 for The Longest Day from 6:08am (sunrise) to 9:16pm (sunset).Together we honor those with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. For people facing Alzheimer’s disease there are challenges everyday. It’s time to make a difference.
On The Longest Day of the year we challenge you to join us for one day in something we love to do: KNIT!! Raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research while you sit, knit and visit.
Learn how to do a simple knit if you are a non-knitter. FOOD & DRINKS,DOOR PRIZES,RAFFLES for Sarah Jane’s Gift Certificate & A Free Class. KNITTING 101: Instructions for a beginner at 10am, 2pm, and 6pm Knit a Square for a Group Patchwork Throw.
Bring size 8 needles for a worsted weight Group Knit or Knitting 101(or purchase at the Shoppe). Call Sarah Jane’s to Preregister so we save you a seat. Walk-ins also Welcome and Encouraged Sarah Jane’s Yarn Shoppe, 3400 North Anthony Blvd Fort Wayne. 260-471-9276. All Profits Benefit the Alzheimer’s Association
VILLAGES OF INDIANA
On Friday June 21st 2013 Pathways Inc. is having a golf outing to help at risk and homeless youth in the Ft Wayne area. The event is at Autumn Ridge Golf Club in Fort Wayne, IN. Registration is at 12-12:30 p.m. Lunch: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Shotgun Start: 1:30 p.m.For more information contact 800.831.4154.
HUNTINGTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT “HERITAGE DAYS” B-17 EVENT
On June 21st – June 23rd 2013 the B-17 Flying Fortress, Yankee Lady will arrive at Huntington Municipal Airport. On Friday June 21st in the afternoon the Yankee Lady”B-17” will be at the Airport.
The public viewing and FLEX rides will be available on Saturday and Sunday, June 22nd & 23rd. While flight plans vary, pilots often take special requests on routes. The experience lasts about 45 minutes, from engine start to engine shut down, with actual air time of approximately 30 minutes. People are encouraged to pre-book their FLEX Ride. Certain age restrictions apply and flights are limited.
“The Yankee Lady,” Yankee Air Museum’s (YAM) meticulously restored the World War II B-17.The Willow Run, Ypsilanti, Michigan based, four-engine heavy bomber will take part in Huntington Heritage Days as well. The Boeing B-17 was last at the Airport in 2009.
For more information, to order a ride or to obtain a gift certificate, contact the YAM at (734) 483-4030, ext. 236.
VILLAGES OF INDIANA
On Friday June 21st 2013 Pathways Inc. is having a golf outing to help at risk and homeless youth in the Ft Wayne area. The event is at Autumn Ridge Golf Club in Fort Wayne, IN. Registration is at 12-12:30 p.m. Lunch: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Shotgun Start: 1:30 p.m. For more information contact 800.831.4154.
INDIANA ELKS CHARITY
On Saturday, June 29th from 10am-3pm the Angola Elks #2398 is hosting a Blues, Brews & BBQ Charity Car Show & Fundraiser. Pre-Registration of cars is requested by June 20th; registration day of the event is available until 9AM. Cost is $25 for the first car and $10 for any additional cars. Please contact Michelle Langford at the lodge by calling 260-665-6408 for to get registration information or with any questions.
We will be having a Blues Band (1 Ton Trio) and many other family events that day (Dunk Tank, Corn Hole Tournament, Raffles & Drawings).
A BBQ Lunch is available prepared by the Elk’s very own Chantel Brothers for $10 a meal. Meal includes: Chantel Brother’s Famous BBQ Chicken, Baked Beans, Pasta Salad Choice of Potato Chips.
We will be having an escorted car cruise parade from 10AM – 1045AM(est).
Admission is open to the Public and free to preview the cars.
You can visit the Elk’s website at http://www.angolaelks.com for more details.
All profits to be donated to Indiana Elks Charities to help fund Cancer Research Facilities at Indiana University and Purdue University.
ALIVE AGAIN
On Saturday June 29th at 2:00PM and again at 7:30PM the world champion voices of Unity Youth Choir directed by Marshall White will feature a tribute to Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston called “Alive Again”. The event will be at the Arts United Center on 303 E. Main St. in Fort Wayne,IN 46802. The cost for tickets are $16.00 for adults, $11.00 for Seniors and Students, and $6.00 for Children 12 years old and under. Tickets are available for purchase at the Arts United Center Box Office. For more information please call 260-422-4226.
COMMUNITY WIDE GARAGE SALES
On Friday June 28th and Saturday June 29th from 9:00am to 4:00pm at the VILLAGE OF NORTH OAK there will a community wide garage sale. Located on West Washington Center Road between Lima Road and U.S. 33. For more
WINONA LAKE WORLD ARTS & CULTURES SOCIETY
On Sunday, June 30th The Winona Lake World Arts Cultures Society I would like to invite you, and your listeners at WMEE, to our first annual "Salsa Under The Stars" dancing event in Winona Lake, IN. For more information call 202-642-9530. You can RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/193966064095155/
All profits to be donated to Indiana Elks Charities to help fund Cancer Research Facilities at Indiana University and Purdue University.
July 2013
INDIAN SPRINGS CAMPGROUND
Indian Springs Campground will be holding a Craft Show and Sale Bazaar, July 13th from 9am till 3pm.Indian Spring Campground 981 County Rd 64, Garrett, IN. 46738. For more information contact the office at 260-693-1963.
NEW HAVEN ADAMS TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT
On July 13th 2013 at 1:00PM in New Haven The New Haven Township Fire Department will be having a four person team Florida scramble golf tournament. The Tournament is to raise for our Fire Prevention and smoke detector give away.The golf course is Whispering Creek. Come out and join lots of fun and activity.
HEARTLINE PREGNANCY CENTER
Mark your calendars for the Annual Ride for Life benefiting Heartline Pregnancy Center, July 20th.
This year's event will be at New Life Christian Church and World Outreach. Registration begins at 9am. Single riders registration is $20; meal included. Registration for two is $30; meal is included.
Not a motorcyclist? You do not want to miss out on the thrill of the seeing all the bikes and riders supporting HPC or the excitement when the all the bikes start their engines!
Don't miss out on the delicious BBQ meal for $8...BBQ always tastes better when it's for a good cause!
For more information "like" us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RussSpanglesRideAndCarShow
August 2013
SALUTE A SOLDIER
On July 20th from 8am-9:30am there will be a 5K race to benefit wounded Veterans.Following the event from 9am-3:00pm there will be a community event at Tractor Supply in Columbia City,IN. There will be a ton of activity at the community event.Including an auction from 9am- 2 pm, Military Roll Call Tent, Bake Sale, Concessions, Children and adult activities including large inflatables. Auction for the soldiers who register for the day: 4 burner grill.
Don't miss out on all the FUN. Come out and support us as we do our part to Make Life More FUN for our veterans and soldiers! Bring a vet, your family or your friends.
Registration forms available at:
Columbia City Pizza Hut
Columbia City People's Federal Savings Bank locations
On-line Registration
$12.00 (plus processing fees)
Mailed Registration (deadline for t-shirt is July 2nd):
$12.00 each
$10.00 each (Group of 4)
$8.00 each (Group of 10+)
Day of: $10.00
For more information about the race registration go online to http://www.runrace.net/findarace.php?id=13201IN1&tab=a3.
Like us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/335090509952975/?fref=ts
For more information call 260-723-5171.
See ya there!
TRINE UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF ALUMNI & DEVELOPMENT
Join Trine University Alumni & Friends at beautiful Zollner Golf Course, on the campus of Trine University on Friday, August 2nd for the 23rd annual Alumni & Friends Scholarship Golf Outing. Morning and afternoon flights are available, and spots are filling up fast.
Phone: 260-665-4834
Cost: $125 per golfer
Date: 8/2/2013
RIDE FOR A CAUSE!!!
There will be a ride for a cause fundraiser hosted by the Moonshine Cowboys motorcycle club on Saturday, August 3rd to benefit the Inflammatory Breast Cancer Network.
The event will start at noon at the Fraternal Order of Eagles - #549 in Wabash and end with a hog roast and DJ from 6pm to 10pm. Sign in starts at 10:30 am.
There will be $1,200 worth of prizes, food, games, fun and music!
Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer. The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Network’s mission is education and funding for research to cure IBC. The fundraiser is in memory of Susie McVoy, who passed away in February, 2012.
So, join the fun for an awesome cause!! Moonshine Cowboys ride for a cause on Saturday, August 3rd starting at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles - #549 – 140 Walter Street in Wabash.