July 10- August 7
Every Saturday
Family Fun Days at Jefferson Pointe - FREE
Come join Jefferson Pointe for free family fun from 11:00am-4:00pm every Saturday from July 10-August 7. Family Fun Day will be filled with inflatables, games, entertainment from TAG Art Company, performances, and much, much more! The event will stretch outdoors along the 545,000 square feet. For more information, visit the Jefferson Pointe website at, www.jeffersonshopping.com
July 31
The 3rd Annual Chris Doyle Memorial Softball Benefit
Come support the Chris Doyle Memorial Softball Benefit, Saturday July 31,2010 from 8:00am-9:00pm at the Fort Wayne Turners 3636 Parnell Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805. The benefit will be held to increase awareness of the ongoing threat of viral infection carried by mosquitoes. Join us for all day softball, silent auction, raffle, great food, and much more! For more information please visit the website, www.orgsites.com/in/chrisdoylebenefit or contact us at chrisdoylebenefit@gmail.com
August 5
Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day
Visit participating Dairy Queen locations on August 5 to benefit Children's Miracle Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children by raising funds for 170 children's hospitals. On this day Dairy Queen will donate $1 or more from every Blizzard Treat sold to the Children's Miracle Network Hospital in local communities. For more information feel free to visit www.miracletreatday.com
August 12
Battle of the Bands
NAND (No Alcohol No Drugs) is hosting a Battle of the Bands from 8:00pm-11:00pm as a kick off for the 2010-2011 NAND. Bands will be from local high schools and the event will be held at Freimann Square downtown. Allen county students will only have to pay $5 to enjoy a night of music. There will also be entertainment by The Great Andini and the first 150 students get a free t-shirt. Everyone that shows up will recieve a free glow in the dark necklace, a pass for 2 free games to Crazy Pins, a hot dog/chip/pop from Whitsle Shop Vendor, and an Arctic Shaved Ice. In addition free door prizes will be handed out all night long from Rave Motion Pictures, Pizza Hut, Starbucks, Georgetown Bowl, Mikes Express Carwash, and many others. If you have any questions or would like to enter your band in this event please contact Julia Kohrman at julia@dacac.org or call 260-422-8412.
August 26
The 2nd Annual Mom's Night Out
Come enjoy the 2nd Annual Mom's Night Out presented by Parenting in Fort Wayne magazine. Mom's Night Out will take place Thursday, August 26th from 5:30 to 9:00 pm at Ceruti's Summit Park, 6601 Innocation Blvd in Fort Wayne. The even is designed to delight, pamper, and support the Moms of Fort Wayne. More than 70 vendor booths, stage demonstrations, fashion show and live entertainment will be present. Advance $20 tickets are available now by calling 260-461-8285 or by visiting www.fortwayne.com or www.parenting.fortwayne.com
Sept. 24- Sept. 26
Fall-O-Ween Fest 2010
Come join the Walkerton and North Liberty neighboring organizations on Friday, September 24th thru Sunday, September 26th to participate and support scholarship opprotunities to worthy students. Examples of sponsorships available include: Entertainment Stage Sponsor, Hog Roast Dinner Sponsor, 5K Run Sponsor, Art Show Sponsor, and much, much more! For more information, please contact Gloria Middleton at (574)586-3290, or William Morton at (574)586-3195.
Oct. 9
Mustard Seed Furniture Bank
The Mustard Seed Furniture Bank is hosting their Seventh Annual Charity Auction being held on October 9th at the Exposition Center in the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum starting at 5:30 p.m. The theme of the event is Welcome Home! The Mustard Seed steps in to provide items such as kitchen tables, chairs, couches, and beds to those who do not have the means to purchase them. Tickets are $65 a person. Sponsorships and tables of 8 are also available for $600 (includes special recognition). For more info, contact Suzie Jordan at (260) 471-5802.
Sept. 26 and Sept. 28
Light the Night Walk
Come support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society who are currently recruiting for their annual Light the Night Walk. This event helps raise funds for blood cancer research. During the walk, participants carry illuminated balloons with different colors to show support for those in need. Walk with us and help commemorate lives touched by cancer. For further information, contact Elise Martin at (260) 435-2525 or go to their website, www.lightthenight.org.
FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH
7:00pm -- Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5803 has its monthly meetings at the VFW post home, located at 111 N. Shannon St., across from the YMCA, on the corner of Jackson and Shannon streets.
SECOND THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH
7:30 p.m. -- Van Wert County Disabled American Veterans Chapter 54 meets at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5803, located at 111 N. Shannon St., across from the YMCA, on the corner of Jackson and Shannon streets.