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Stephanie Carlson, director of development and education at Heartland Sings, (center) and vocal artist Jerome Síbulo (left) review an operatic piece with firstgraders at Washington Elementary School.
The program is designed to reinforce what the firstgraders are learning in the classroom based on state-mandated curricular standards. Stephanie Carlson, director of development and education at
Heartland Sings, helped to develop and taught a similar program in Tucson, Arizona, schools for 12 years before moving back to Fort Wayne almost three years ago. Opera is a powerful medium for storytelling, she explained.
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Phyllis Davis, who retired from Southwest Allen County Schools after 27 years as the district’s HR director, visits with teachers Rachel Radloff and Kate Graham during her retirement party.
Leaving a legacy By Bridgett Hernandez bhernandez@kpcmedia.com
Phyllis Davis has hired almost every employee at Southwest Allen County Schools during her nearly three-decade tenure as the district’s human resources director. That’s more than 1,200 employees – the size of a small town. Davis, who retired from her position at the end of January, had a profound impact in her role as HR
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By Bridgett Hernandez First-graders at Washington Elementary School get a front row seat to an operatic performance twice a week without ever leaving their classrooms. The arts integration program, presented by Heartland Sings, brings performers into the classroom for interactive lessons that teach students language arts skills through music. Presented with an operatic piece, often in a foreign language, students learn to identify different parts of a story, including setting, characters and plot. The lessons also encourage students to express themselves through new vocabulary words and to summarize the story using transitional words and phrases.
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director, SACS Superintendent Philip Downs said. “Southwest Allen County Schools is a reflection of Phyllis because she hired all of us, not to mention an expectation of a standard of performance that is very high. That’s because Phyllis herself started off by holding herself to that high standard and hired based on that,” he said. Davis graduated from Delphi High School and
earned her bachelor’s degree at Ball State University. After college, she worked as a teacher and, for the next several years, she and her husband, who’s from Huntington, moved around a lot for his job in the lumber industry. The couple was glad to return to the area in the early 1980s. Davis taught a political science course at Indiana University-Purdue See LEGACY, Page 2
“Opera is literature that’s alive. It has aspects of movement, it has aspects of music and it has aspects of theater,” she said. Bringing a lesson to life During a lesson Jan. 24,
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University Fort Wayne before she was hired as a research assistant at a search firm. After that, she joined Lincoln National Corporation as an HR consultant. She was hired as SACS’s first HR director in 1992. Davis said the position was a perfect fit for her passion for education and legal expertise. She built the department from the ground up, writing countless procedures, handbooks, policies and guidelines. She also developed the district’s selffunded benefits program and opened a clinic on campus about eight years ago. Making sure SACS employees have access to affordable health care has been a point of pride for Davis. “If employees are healthy, they’re going to be here. They’re going to be in the classroom,” she said. It’s about people Davis has a reputation among school board trustees and administrators for her scrupulous attention to facts and figures but, for her, HR is about more than running numbers. “Being that person that helps to make sure that people feel valued and important and developing a culture that people feel appreciated” has been at the heart of her work, Davis
said. At her retirement party, special education teachers Rachel Radloff and Kate Graham described Davis as a cheerleader. She has always been a supportive presence and takes the time to get to know the district’s more than 1,200 employees, they said. “My brain cannot hold that, but she does. She remembers everyone, not just their names and faces,” Radloff said. “She knows every person and a little thing about everyone so that she can connect (with them),” Graham added. Davis said the job was demanding, but she grew up in a family that valued hard work and education. Her grandmother was a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse. “You work until you get the job done,” she said. From hiring quality teachers to supporting employees, the job is ultimately about “making certain that everything is the best it can be for kids,” she said. “What I’ve been most proud of is the quality of staff and the fact that I think people do come here and stay. There’s a lot of longevity because our staff knows that it’s a great place to work,” she said. The district has hired LuAnn Erickson to replace Davis. The two women spent a month working together to ensure a smooth transition. Erickson brings 25 years of HR experience
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to the position. Previously, she served as the HR director for marketing firm LaBov. “She’s a professional and someone who will carry on as I have done here,” Davis said. Hard to say goodbye During a school board meeting Jan. 22, the school board trustees recognized Davis’ service to the district by presenting her with the Sagamore of SACS award. It was an emotional moment for Davis. “It’s tremendously difficult to leave. I truly love my position. This is kind of my second family,” she said. Davis is looking forward to spending more time with her six grandchildren. She intends to stay busy in retirement with plans to volunteer, consult and write a book about best practices in HR. For now, she’s taking time to reflect on time well spent. “I do believe life’s a journey and this has been a great piece of that journey,” she said.
Homestead hosts show choir clinic Students in grade 3-8 are invited to participate in a show choir clinic April 13 at Homestead High School. Check in will be at 8:30 a.m. with a free show at 2 p.m. Participants should bring comfortable clothes and shoes and pack lunch and a drink. The cost is $25, and registration is due April 5. Checks should be payable to Homestead High School Show Choir. To register or for more information, contact Tammie Stinson at (260) 442-7584. String students earn certificates Area string students participated in American String Teachers Association Certificate Advancement Program Feb. 10. The program is a nationally recognized certification that is a noncompetitive graded examination which measures technical progress and musical development. The following students passed their exams: cello student Edward Sun and Maria Tan (level 7); violin students Mae VanderHorst (foundation level); Kylie Brown, Brianna Jing, Declan Kaufmann, Aida Kelly, Michael Liu and Megan Reeves (level 1); Lily Frost, Melissa Tan and Julia Valcarcel (level 2); Ava Daniels
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the flight with their peers and a guardian creating and reliving memories. They enjoy visiting seven memorials, a bus tour around Washington, and receive deserving accolades and gratitude from men, women and children throughout the day. To submit an application, go to www.hfnei.org. Honor Flight is currently planning its 31st and 32nd flights this spring. The flights are filled, however, as applications arrive, veterans are placed on the waiting list by conflict served. Garden volunteers needed Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, a nonprofit hospice agency located at 5910 Homestead Road in Fort Wayne, is looking for volunteers to help maintain shrubs, trees, pathways and blooming flowers on its campus. “This property brings great comfort and release to patients and families who walk our pathways,” according to Visiting Nurse’s call out for volunteers. Hours are flexible, and volunteers are asked to put in about two hours a week in an assigned area. Leadership and equipment is provided. Interested individuals are asked to contact volunteer See BRIEFS, Page 5
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Homestead senior competes at state poetry contest By Bridgett Hernandez bhernandez@kpcmedia.com
Homestead High School senior Zoe Moore competed in the Poetry Out Loud state finals Feb. 16 at the Indiana State Library in Indianapolis. This is the second time Moore has won Homestead’s Poetry Out Loud competition, advancing to the state finals, presented by the Indiana Arts Commission and the Indiana State Library. The national program is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation. For the competition, Moore selected three poems to recite from an anthology, including “Mighty Pawns” by Major Jackson, “Friendship After Love” by Ella Wheeler Wilcox and “In the
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students gathered around as Carlson belted out “Das Veilchen,” a German song that tells the story of a violet in a meadow that yearns for the touch of a shepherdess. As Carlson narrated, the students’ teacher played the part of the shepherdess picking flowers and vocal artist Jerome Síbulo played the part of the violet, donning a purple tutu around his face. Accompanist Andrew Nesler provided the story’s soundtrack on keyboard. The violet desperately wants to be plucked by the shepherdess, but she instead absentmindedly steps on the small purple flower. However, the violet dies happily because it was crushed beneath the shepherdess’ feet. “I really need to act it up because the students don’t understand German,” Síbulo said. Despite the language barrier, the students were able to follow the story and successfully identify the characters’ points of view. “(Point of view means) everybody can see different stuff because they see different ways,” first-grader Kaysan Ivory said. First-grade teacher Monica Taylor said the opera program captures her students’ undivided attention. “The students are in awe,” she said. “It’s not often that students have this opportunity and for the class to be able to see performances from artists that do this professionally. When they’re singing, I’ll turn and look at the class and they don’t blink.” Supporting a growing program The goals of Heartland Sings’ Arts Integrated Residences are to increase student achievement;
Basement of the Goodwill Store” by Ted Kooser. She said that each piece spoke to her in a different way. She was one of 15 state finalists and said that even though she didn’t advance to the national competition, it was still a worthwhile experience. “There was some tough competition this year. It’s great to be surrounded by kids from all over the state who care about something that I care about too. It’s a great experience,” she said. Indiana State Poet Laureate, Adrian Matejka, was the event’s featured speaker. “It was cool to get to meet him (and) shake his hand, because I had read his works before,” Moore said. Moore serves as president of Homestead’s
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increase student retention and socialization skills; and increase student access to the benefits of and career opportunities in art forms not normally experienced at underserved schools. The program reaches first-graders in eight classrooms in three schools in Allen County, including Southwick Elementary, Adams Elementary and Washington Elementary. The program receives support from East Allen County Schools, Fort Wayne Community Schools, and corporate sponsors, including Sweetwater and Parkview Health. This school year, Washington Elementary was able to bring the program to its classrooms thanks to support from the Rotary Club of Fort Wayne, which donated $7,000 to help fund the program. Rotary Club of Fort Wayne “adopted” Washington Elementary in 2004. Since then, club members
have played an active role in supporting the school’s educators and helping students succeed. Projects have included tutoring, organizing back-to-school picnics, helping with school carnivals and providing financial support to help teachers pay for classroom expenses. When Heartland Sings approached the club about sponsoring the opera program at the school, members were excited for the opportunity to help enrich students’ experience in the classroom, said member Barb Wachtman. “It advances education and the arts in very innovative ways, and it helps us advance our goals for this school,” she said. Wachtman added that the opera program meets two of Rotary’s six areas of focus: education and economic development. An investment in early childhood education is an investment in the future
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Poetry Club and president of the school’s Young Progressives, an affiliate of the Indiana High School Democrats. She also serves on the executive board for the National Honor Society and works two jobs at the Friendly Fox and Ruth’s Chris Steak House. She developed an interest in poetry at an
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early age. She remembers learning about poetry in second grade. During the unit, her teacher had a bin filled with Extra gum that she used to reward students whenever they read an original poem. “Every now and then, I would share one and she would toss the box over to me, let me pick and say, ‘Bravo!’ That stuck with me,” she said. By high school, she was keeping journals and taking notes on her phone whenever she had an idea. Occasionally, she dropped in to local poetry clubs, but she would often be the youngest person there. When she joined Homestead’s poetry club, she felt like she had found her tribe. “Usually the format is we read our own personal poetry or poetry we’ve
read recently that speaks to us,” she said. Moore described a typical meeting as a “relaxed, casual environment.” They dim the lights, have some snacks, watch short films, read essays, dissect and critique works and talk about poetry in general. This is the second year the club has worked on a zine, a small publication filled with student art and writing. Copies will be available during Homestead’s Spring Arts Week at the National Honor Society coffeehouse April 17. So far, Moore is undecided on where she will continue her education after high school graduation. She applied to 10 schools and is still waiting to hear back from three before she makes
a decision. Her plan is to double major in film production and Spanish so that she can land a career screenwriting, subtitling and dubbing films in both languages with the goal of directing her own film one day. She also plans to continue writing poetry. The way she sees it, poetry is at the core of every other form of art that she takes on. “When I think of film, I think that it’s just a different form of visual poetry,” she said. Homestead’s Poetry Out Loud contest is organized by English teacher Jason Beer. Moore said she hopes more local schools will start their own programs. For more information about the program, visit poetryoutloud.org.
economic health of Fort Wayne, she explained. “Students who learn well help the city to thrive,” she said.
up with a setting and characters. Then they will imagine possible scenarios that could arise. For example, “What are some problems that could happen with an antelope in the middle of the ocean?” Carlson said. First-grader Callista Washington already has some ideas for the project. “I can be a doctor,” she said. The Heartland Sings team will then set the production to music.
Carlson said seeing students grow through the project is the most rewarding part of the program. “We have students who will be very shy at the beginning of the year but, after memorizing and performing their own opera, by the end of the year they’ve overcome fears, they’ve overcome weaknesses, they’re not afraid to get on stage and perform in front of hundreds of people,” she said.
Acting out By the end of the residency, students will use these skills to create and perform their own opera. “They’re applying all of the concepts they’ve learned throughout the year within their own original production,” Carlson said. Students will come
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Choir prepares to comfort the sick and dying By Bridgett Hernandez bhernandez@kpcmedia.com
Threshold Choirs offer comfort through song at the bedside of the sick and dying, and a new chapter is forming in Fort Wayne. Threshold Choir started in 2000 in California, and now has more than 150 chapters throughout the world. The local group will be led by Pam Espinosa, who moved to Fort Wayne about two years ago from Massachusetts. Espinosa, a breast cancer survivor, remembers when she first learned about the group in a magazine article. “I was in my doctor’s office thinking I was having a recurrence,” she said. “I was very anxious, and I just opened a magazine and I turned to this page and I read about this group.” The concept resonated with Espinosa, who has sang in some capacity her entire life and comes from a musical family. “I kind of made a pact with God in that moment and said, ‘If I’m okay and this isn’t a recurrence, I’m going to try to make this happen,’” she said. She kept up her end of the deal, starting the first Threshold Choir in the Boston area in 2007. The choir sings at bedsides only when invited. Members sing in groups of two to four in soft “lullaby voices” for 20-30 minutes. Before a session, a
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patient’s caregiver fills out an intake form so that the choir can learn about the patient’s preferences. The secular group’s repertoire includes rounds, chants, lullabies, hymns, spirituals and classic choral music, as well as requests from clients like “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.” “We’re all going to make the journey at some point, so I think if we can make it less scary and just comfort someone along the way, it can be a beautiful thing,” Espinosa said. Since moving to Fort
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Wayne about two years ago, she has wanted to start a chapter here. Then, one day she took her dog to a veterinary clinic on Homestead Road and noticed a sign for the Peggy F. Murphy Community Grief Center on the Visiting Nurse campus. Visiting Nurse, a nonprofit that provides end-of-life and palliative care, will serve as a home base for the Fort Wayne Area Threshold Singers with Visiting Nurse music therapist Emily Paar fielding referrals when the choir is ready to start making bedside visits in six to nine months. Music therapy is goal oriented, Paar explained. It can be used to target pain
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Allen County candidates for primary election The 2019 Indiana Primary Election Day is Tuesday, May 7. To find a polling location or for information about early voting, visit www.allencountyvoters.info or call the Allen County Election Board at (260) 449-7329. Here’s a list of candidates who have filed to run for office in your area:
Thomas Freistroffer R* Nathan Hartman R Eric Tippmann R Joseph (Joe) Townsend
R MaryClare Akers D Michelle Chambers D Steve Corona D Glynn A Hines D Curtis Nash D City Council District 1 Paul Ensley R* City Council District 2 Russ Jehl R* City Council District 3 Thomas F Didier R* Mike Thomas R Palermo “Pal” Galindo D John J Henry D City Council District 4 Jason Arp R* Rachel Lott R Jorge Fernandez D Patti Hays D City Council District 5 Taylor Vanover R Geoff Paddock D* City Council District 6
Fort Wayne Mayor John Crawford R Matthew McLaughlin R David Christopher Roach R Tim Smith R Gina M Burgess D Thomas C Henry D* Tommy A Schrader D City Clerk Lana R Keesling R* Katie Zuber D City Council At-Large (three seats) Michael Barranda R*
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mission to protect children, prepare parents, strengthen families and educate the community to Stop Child Abuse and Neglect. Nearly 3,000 lunches donated by Casa Restaurants will be delivered to the Fort Wayne area during the event. Casa chefs, along with community volunteers and SCAN employees, will prepare, package, and deliver the
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or one family style order. Delivery must be within one mile of the Interstate 69 and 469 boundaries or no further north than Huntertown. For more information on the Brown Bag Lunch fundraiser, including how to place an order, volunteer or sponsor the event, please visit www.scanfw. org/brownbaglunch/, or contact Paige Doellman at 260-421-5000 ext.
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Aboite News • March 2019
Community works together to reduce food waste By Megan Knowles mknowles@kpcmedia.com
In the United States, 40 percent of food is wasted, according to the National Resource Defense Council. Meanwhile, one in seven Hoosiers are food insecure, Jodi Leamon, business technical coordinator for the Allen County Department of Environmental Management, wrote in an email. Growers, grocers and restaurants must create or have available enough food to meet the demand of their customers. Often, this creates excess. In northeast Indiana, however, farmers, food banks, restaurateurs and volunteers work together to save as much food as possible. Growers and grocers Three local farmers allow Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana to glean excess produce from their fields after harvest, Community Harvest CEO John Wolf said. The organization supplies food to almost than 400 food pantries and more than 21,000 clients weekly. “Instead of plowing under the product we’re able to actually make use of that product and hand it out in our cupboard or our Farm Wagon,” he said. Last year about 95,000 pounds of produce was recovered this way, which ranged from squash and pumpkins to watermelon and peppers, Wolf said. Grocery stores also donate a large amount of excess produce, day-old baked goods and canned goods to the food pantry,
This pallet full of hummus was distributed as part of Community Harvest Food Pantry’s Farm Wagon program Feb. 15. Donations from grocers and other organizations help the organization feed its clients as well as reduce food waste.
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Donated produce is on display at Community Harvest Food Bank’s Community Cupboard Feb. 15. Donations from grocers and other organizations help the organization feed its clients as well as reduce food waste.
he said. For example, last year Walmart alone donated about 6 million pounds of food to Community Harvest. “If you have a bruise on your apple at home you cut the bruise off and eat it. Well, stores can’t sell that but they can donate it to us and…instead of allowing it to be put in a landfill we’re able to distribute it the next day,” Wolf said. Community Harvest is also able to take some of the produce they grow themselves or purchase and freeze it thanks to its Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Produce Preservation Center, Wolf said. That produce can then be distributed during the winter months when fresh produce is not as available. Canned goods Community Harvest receives and is able to
distribute more than a million pounds of canned goods annually, Wolf said, some of which is dented or “close-dated.” “When we get it we come back and we look at it, we check the date codes, we check to make sure the cans haven’t been compromised. They may have a dent in them but if they don’t have a leak in it or the seal’s not damaged we’re still able to distribute the product,” he said. Most people don’t realize the dating on canned goods and other packaged goods is more likely a best-by date rather than an expiration date, according to the United States Department of Agriculture’s website. “In an effort to reduce food waste, it is important that consumers understand that the dates applied to food are
for quality and not for safety,” according to the USDA. High-acid canned foods will “keep their best quality” for 12 to 18 months, while other canned goods can last for two to five years, according to the USDA. Canned goods that are rusted, swollen or compromised should be discarded, according to the USDA. Restaurants Restaurants too can find they have food in excess at the end of the night. As long as it hasn’t left the food preparation area it can be donated, according to Restaurant Business magazine. “There is no liability whatsoever in donating food due to the (Bill Emerson) Good Samaritan Act (of 1996),” Leamon wrote.
ACDEM has partnered with Food Rescue US to get food from local eateries to the people that need it by way of volunteer runners. So far, Allen County has 110 people signed up to transport food from donors to nonprofits looking to serve it and several restaurants — including Trubble Brewing, Sweets So Geek and Bravas — willing to donate. Leamon is hoping to see those numbers grow. “It’s been a successful strategy in other places and it definitely can be here too,” she wrote. “I just need more donors to take the step. There is no amount too large or too small, just enter it into the app so that the appropriate volunteer can come get it and take it to the nonprofit that is the best fit!” ‘A win-win for everybody’ Sometimes, even Community Harvest gets more donations than it needs, but the organization is committed to
BY THE NUMBERS 40% - amount of food wasted 1 IN 7 - number of Hoosiers who are food insecure 21,000 - number of clients food pantries in northeast Indiana serve each week being responsible with its dollars and reducing waste. About a year ago Whitley County farmer Richard Mullinax approached the food bank about its excess, unusable products. “I thought, I bet we could do a win-win situation here where the stuff they don’t need anymore I could feed to my pigs and maybe they could make a little money off it or whatever,” Mullinax said. Community Harvest went above and beyond in working with him, he said, allowing him to take the excess for the cost of hauling it and removing
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Embassy Theatre launches Spring Forward Fest Dining and Entertainment
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The Embassy Theatre is launching Spring Forward Fest, a new multi-venue music and arts event in downtown Fort Wayne. The concept won the Downtown Improvement District’s “new events contest.” The free event is Saturday, March 9, from 6-10 p.m. Guests are encouraged to visit three downtown destinations where popular local musical acts will perform and food and beverages will be available for purchase. Bloody Tambourine and the Musical Mafia will perform at the Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. At the Ash Skyline Plaza, 888 S. Harrison St., will be DJ Adam Meyer with light projections by Alec Johnson. Music by James and the Drifters will be at Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St., followed by fireworks at 10 p.m. Spring Forward Fest patrons will receive colored LED novelty wearables (while supplies last). Patrons are encouraged to walk between venues or utilize a free trolley.
New downtown restaurant coming this month Conner’s Kitchen + Bar, located in downtown Fort Wayne on the corner of West Jefferson Boulevard and Harrison Street, is set to open this month, according to a press release. The restaurant and bar, which remodeled the former Champions Sports Bar location, will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with offering happy hours and weekend brunch, according to the release. This is the concept’s second location in Indiana, with the first launching in downtown Indianapolis in 2018. The menu will be directed by Executive Chef Brandon McCarthy, who joined Conner’s Kitchen + Bar from the Tippecanoe Lake Country Club in Leesburg, where he served as executive chef for the past three years. He previously worked in culinary roles at the Oak Hills Country Club and Hilton Hotels in Omaha, Neb. He is a graduate of the Institute of Culinary Arts. Barry Jenkins will serve as general manager. The restaurant is also hiring; current openings can be found at http://bit.ly/ApplyFWConners or www.WhiteLodging.com/jobs. Conner’s Kitchen + Bar is owned by White Lodging. The company also announced in late January it would also be adding two eateries to the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Fort Wayne Downtown, 223 W. Jefferson Blvd., which is currently under construction. Burger Bar Fort Wayne will feature seating for 70, including
outdoor seating, and a walk-up window on West Jefferson Boulevard. The menu will include burgers, French fries, chicken sandwiches, shakes, sundaes and ice cream, according to the announcement. Conner’s Rooftop will be a rooftop bar overlooking Parkview Field with a menu that includes sharable small plates and snacks, cocktails, craft beers and wine, according to the announcement. The hotel is expected to open in July, according to the announcement.
Hop River taking submissions for children’s art exhibit Hop River Brewing Co., 1515 N. Harrison St., Fort Wayne, will host a Kids Art Exhibit in the taproom from Feb. 25- April 1. There will be a Meet the Artists reception Sunday, March 3, from 2-4 p.m. Fort Wayne’s ArtLink and local artist Paul DeMaree will be providing all-ages, hands-on art projects for people of all ages. Bakery open at Ivy Tech Fort Wayne campus The Bakery at Kelty’s Kafé opened Jan. 29 at Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne. As part of the Hospitality Administration program’s bakery merchandising class, students will make and sell baked goods and will each serve as bakery manager for one week. As bakery manager, the students are responsible for marketing, purchase requisitions, inventory control, and financial analysis. The Kafé will offer signature cinnamon rolls, cookies, muffins,
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Handmade furniture exhibit coming to Garrett museum The Furniture Guild of Indiana will host an artisan exhibit at the Garrett Museum of Art, 100 S. Randolph St., Garrett, now through March 10. The exhibit will feature custom, handmade furniture from Indiana hardwoods. Clyde Theatre welcomes Whitey Morgan The Clyde Theatre, 1808 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne, welcomes rising outlaw country star Whitey Morgan Sunday, March 17. In a career spanning 15 years, Morgan has released five studio albums and a live recording from his hometown of Flint, Mich. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the show beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance, $28 the day of the show or a four-pack can be purchased for $85. Tickets can be purchased online at clydetheatre.com, over the phone at (800) 514-3849 or in person at the Clyde Theatre box office, all three Wooden Nickel Records locations, Neat Neat Neat Records and Sweetwater Sound. Fort Wayne Food Tour changes stops The Fort Wayne Food Tour
will be adding Proximo, 898 S. Harrison St., Fort Wayne, to its list of stops for 2019, according to a message from its founder, Randy Harter. The 2019, which will begin April 29 and end Sept. 29, will include the Gas House, 305 E. Superior St.; Hoppy Gnome, 203 E. Berry St.; Proximo; and DeBrand Fine Chocolate, 878 Harrison St., according to the message. Similar to last year, Friday tours will be private while Saturday tours will be open, Harter said. More information on the Fort Wayne Food Tours can be found at fortwaynefoodtours.com. Grammy-nominated Hozier to play the Clyde The Clyde welcomes Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Hozier will perform at the Clyde Theatre, 1808 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne, on Tuesday, June 11. Hozier’s 2013 single, “Take Me to Church,” rose to global success and was nominated for a 2015 Grammy Award. He recently announced a second leg of North American dates for his Wasteland, Baby! Tour promoting his new album, set to release March 1. Tickets are $45 in advance of the show, and every ticket purchased online includes a CD copy of Hozier’s forthcoming album “Wasteland, Baby!” Tickets can be purchased online at clydetheatre.com, over the phone at (800) 514-3849 or in person at the Clyde Theatre box office, all three Wooden Nickel Records locations, Neat Neat Neat Records and Sweetwater Sound.
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items like baked goods from their packaging. “Really it’s because they’re dedicated to not taking up excess landfill space is why this does it because it’s trouble for them. If you think about a bunch of bread going bad or milk going bad, all of it has to be taken out of its individual containers. So they rely on a lot of volunteers who are willing to help the food bank and they’ll throw all these things in these big hoppers,” he said. “They are just some really high level wonderful people, that they’re willing to go to all that trouble, it really speaks well of what a great organization that really is.” Wolf said working with Mullinax and a composter helps Community Harvest as well. “We’d rather give it to the hog farmer than pay to haul it off to the trash,” he said, which can cost hundreds of dollars. “We make use of everything we can, trying to be as frugal as we can with our funds. When we can help the environment, when we can help the community, when we can help our clients it’s a win-win for everybody.”
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Professional organizers share their tips By Megan Knowles mknowles@kpcmedia.com
Those who love Netflix’s “Tidying up with Marie Kondo” can have that same experience in their own homes with some tips — and maybe some help — from local professional organizers. People generally need help tidying up after they’ve gone through a life transition, such as moving, a new baby, children leaving the home or the loss of a family member. For some people, getting organized can be overwhelming — they’re not sure where to begin or how to finish once they’ve gotten started. Fortunately, professional organizers have shared some of their tips. Decide where to begin There are two ways to approach where to begin cleaning, said Emily Fitzgerald, certified professional organizer and owner of Fort Wayne-based OLS
Organizing. For some, starting with an easier place allows them to feel a sense of accomplishment and can encourage them to keep going. For others, picking a more difficult space that will have the biggest impact can help reduce their stress enough to keep going. Get mentally ready Prepare to tackle a home organizing project by first setting time aside for it, said Lauren Bower, professional organizer and owner of Bowerbird Organizing based in Whitley County. She also advises to practice self care before beginning and throughout the process. “Drink your favorite drink, get yourself ready to do it,” Bower said. “Taking care of yourself while you’re making these decisions (is important).” Set a timer Fitzgerald likes the Pomodoro Technique, where a person starts
with a list of items he or she wants to complete. The person then sets a timer for 25-30 minutes, works during that time, then takes a five-minute break. This process is repeated three more times, then a 30-minute break is taken and the process is repeated. Even deciding to organize for 20 minutes can be helpful, she said. “A lot of time just getting started is the hardest part,” Fitzgerald said. Don’t shop just yet “Usually, once you’ve paired your things down you can usually things just around the house to store things,” Bower said. In addition, sometimes people don’t realize the dimensions of the storage items they need until the end of the process, so it makes sense to wait to see what they actually need to store before they spend money on storage solutions, Fitzgerald said.
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Simple household containers can help organize an otherwise chaotic drawer.
Decide what to keep Deciding what to keep and what to get rid of can be overwhelming for some people. “Professional organizers have a whole toolkit they can use to help you get to the basics of what you want, who you are and learning how to make some of those decisions,” Bower said. Everyone can do it; it just takes some practice.” Both Fitzgerald and Bower emphasized that they never force clients to give up something that is important to them. However, they do ask clients to be honest about their priorities, passions and why they’re keeping items. One way Fitzgerald helps people reduce unneeded items is the Pareto Principle, which is the idea that we “use 20 percent of the things in our lives 80 percent of the time.” “For the average person who just wants a simpler existence in their own space, just observing your habits and practices at home (can help),” Fitzgerald said. “When you start going through things one by one and really looking at them you realize what you have that you’re really not using.” Areas where this is
Knowing what to keep and what to get rid of can help make a previously unorganized drawer more tidy.
especially useful include the kitchen, where unused gadgets can take up space, or with clothing, where clothing people have outgrown or don’t wear may linger. Another way to help discern what is being used and what isn’t is to have a dedicated space to put items that are rarely used and might be donated, such as a box with a lid, Fitzgerald said. If no one misses the item for a few months then it’s OK to get rid of it. For those who have a difficult time getting rid of items, “having a person or place where you can give things or donate things can be really impactful,” she said.
Know that there is an end in sight Though organizing a space can take several hours over the course of a couple weeks, Bower said clients are usually surprised how quickly the process goes. “The level of relief you get after such a short (period of time) — it could have been bothering them for years and years and then we get it done in a matter of weeks or a couple of days working together,” she said. “It doesn’t take forever, there is an end in sight, it does happen, and it happens a lot quicker than most people realize.”
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In 2018, Fort Wayne saw nearly 2,500 new job commitments, $115 million in new annual payroll, and a total private business investment of $336 million. As part of creating a vibrant downtown where people can live, work and play, Fort Wayne residents and visitors will be treated to a three-day grand opening of Promenade Park, the first part of downtown’s riverfront development, that will include a band performing on the river,
butterfly release and free boat rides. Mayor Tom Henry highlighted the celebration, to start June 21 at the park under construction on Superior Street, Henry and other accomplishments in his 12th annual State of the City speech, held Feb. 13 at the Grand Wayne Convention Center. The theme for this
year’s address was “Our Future is Now” and highlighted the growth that downtown is experiencing. Once a place that appeared deserted once employees went home, it now has several new restaurants, office buildings and residences, with more planned and currently under construction. “The optimism and positive momentum we’re seeing are clear indications of why Fort Wayne’s future is now. Never before have I witnessed the confidence See MAYOR, Page 10
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Aboite News • March 2019
Hall’s Baltes-Cambray Building moved By Bridgett Hernandez bhernandez@kpcmedia.com
FORT WAYNE – A year after a historic downtown Fort Wayne building was lifted off its foundation, it headed to its final destination, a mere 400 feet away. Crews from Wolfe House and Building Movers in North Manchester moved the former Baltes-Cambray Building, circa 1895, across Superior Street to its permanent location on the southeast corner of Superior and Harrison streets Feb. 5. The move took a few hours. Don Hall’s Restaurants owner Bud Hall salvaged the building, which was scheduled to be demolished to make way for construction of Promenade Park, part of Fort Wayne’s riverfront development. It was moved from its original location at 312 S. Harrison St. across Harrison to the east on Jan. 29, 2018. Hall’s intends to renovate the building into a modern bar and restaurant, but the restaurant won’t be taking reservations anytime soon. “It will be awhile,” Hall said, noting the extensive work that lies ahead in securing and remodeling the 124-year-old structure. When completed, the restaurant will operate on
two floors with a patio on the first floor and an elevated deck on the second floor overlooking Promenade Park, he said. Mayor Tom Henry, who was on site as crews moved the building Feb. 5, shared his excitement about the project. “What’s really neat is that it’s going to be right across the street from the riverfront. That’s exactly what we’ve been wanting to do is combine public and private partnerships, so I’m really excited about this and I can’t thank Bud enough for making this new venture,” he said. Allen County deeded the property at 177 W. Superior St. (the building’s final location) to the Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission and the
commission deeded it to Don Hall’s Restaurants. The cash price for the building itself ended up being just a little over $2,000. That’s because, as it happened, the parks department was interested in some land the Halls had on the north side of the St. Marys River, part of the Fort Wayne Outfitters and Bike Depot property that they own. Everything had to be appraised, all the legal requirements had to be satisfied, but basically the deal ended up being a fairly even swap of the land for the building, Bud Hall’s son Tim Hall told Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly in December 2017. According to historical records at the Allen
County Public Library, the building was constructed for the Baltes building supplies company, which was founded in 1861. For the last several decades it was part of a complex used by Cambray & Associates, and had served as a showroom for an interior design business. The parks department acquired the Cambray property in preparation for the riverfront project. “There’s something unique about these old buildings. Just look at The Landing,” Hall said. “I don’t know that you could build something like that today. When we clean this building up on the outside and restore it completely, it’s going to be special.”
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City Utilities: Construction on the deep rock tunnel project, the largest infrastructure project in Fort Wayne history to reduce combined sewer overflows and clean our rivers, continues. There will also be $115 million invested in dozens of projects with proactive solutions in neighborhoods and at the water and sewer treatment plants. National recognition: In the past year, Fort Wayne has been named a top city to move to by Reader’s Digest; the best place in Indiana to live by Business Insider and U.S. News and World Report; the lowest cost of living city for the third year in a row by Niche; the most affordable city for homeownership by SmartAsset; and one of the country’s best-run cities by WalletHub. Community recognition: Henry gave special recognitions to Greg Leffler and Greg Leffler, Jr., with First Gear; Shep and Wendy Moyle with Shindigz; Monty Hamilton with Rural Sourcing; the TenPoint Coalition Foot Patrol Team; Susan Mendenhall and Dan Ross with Arts United; and Mike Mushett, Tom Trent, Lisa and Jake Czechowski, Cody Carmicle, and Matt Boyle with Turnstone.
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Laying the foundation for the next generation of workers By Bridgett Hernandez bhernandez@kpcmedia.com
The sound of hammering filled the halls of Fort Wayne Community Schools Career Academy’s Construction Trades building as high school juniors and seniors competed in SkillsUSA Indiana Region 2 contests Feb. 9. Students from FWCS Career Academy and the Impact Institute in Kendallville competed in carpentry, masonry, cabinet making, electrical, sheet metal, plumbing and teamwork. The event was also a homecoming of sorts for graduates of the Career Academy’s construction trades program, said instructor Chris Roberts. Former students were among those who came to watch the competition and serve as judges. “They’re now grown, working in our region or owning businesses,” he said. Sam Cook, a 2013 graduate of Snider High School, returned to judge the cabinet-making contest. Students were given plans, materials and four hours to complete a project. As a judge, Cook said he was looking for students’ ability to demonstrate their skills under the pressure of the competition. Cook’s no stranger to nerves; he recalled how nervous he was on his first day in the construction trades program. He almost didn’t go, but he’s glad he did. “It’s the best thing I’ve ever done,” he said. After graduation, Cook worked with his grandfather. Then, about three years ago, he started his own company, Network Construction. He’s the fourth generation in his family that has owned or run their own construction company. His business philosophy is “Teach. Learn. Build.” Staying involved in the construction trades program is an opportunity to help shape the next generation
Chris Roberts, construction trades instructor at Fort Wayne Community Schools Career Academy, talks with Hailey Corell as she competes in the SkillsUSA cabinet-making contest Feb. 9.
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Students compete in the SkillsUSA masonry competition Feb. 9.
SKILLSUSA STATE QUALIFIERS The following students will advance to the SkillsUSA state competition April 19 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. CABINETMAKING: 1. Sam Backstrom 2. Andrew Pruser 3. Luke Casterline 4. Will Pancake 5. Sam Spear 6. Olivia Smith 7. Hailey Corell 8. Carlos Rosa (All FWCS Career Academy students) ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION WIRING: 1. Eric Blackwell 2. Logan King 3. Christian Villanueva 4. Ehdo Htoo 5. Logan Niccum 6. Alberto Garcia 7. Miguel Guzman (All FWCS Career Academy students) CARPENTRY: 1. Tyler Rosswurm (Career of workers, he said. Talent pipeline in action The SkillsUSA competition is supported by the generosity of the local business community, Roberts said. “Every piece of prize and material has been donated by local businesses. I have a list. It’s endless,” he said. Long tables were stacked with such prizes including T-shirts, protective clubs, thermoses, levels, power tools and other donated gear. Area employers have a vested interest in the program’s success as the need for workers with construction skills increases. According to the
Academy) 2. Elijah Lance (Career Academy) 3. Austin McIntosh (Career Academy) 4. Andrew Martz (Career Academy) 5. Jacob Hull (Impact Institute) TEAMWORKS: 1. Jacob Berry, Josh Mayer, Hector Garrido, Max Behm and the first alternate Ryan Harris (All FWCS Career Academy students) SHEET METAL: 1.Jacob Simmerman (FWCS Career Academy) PLUMBING: 1. Eric Hartman (FWCS Career Academy) Additional results were not available before deadline. Source: Fort Wayne Community Schools
Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters is projected to grow 16 percent by 2026 — much faster than the average for all occupations (7 percent). Robert said the program has grown steadily over the last decade. Only two students competed in the SkillsUSA construction competition 11 years ago. At this year’s event, 52 students competed, nearly half of the total students in the Career Academy’s construction trades program. Graduates are often hired by local companies or choose to enter an apprenticeship programs. On average, those who enter the construction industry in
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Music has always been a central part of Hubie Ashcraft’s life, so it’s not surprising that he came to pursue it as a career. With a father who played the guitar and a mother and sister who sang, Ashcraft first went in a different direction, choosing to play the drums when he was very young. But the lure of the guitar and the opportunity to learn from Hubie Sr. was irresistible by the time he was 10. “My dad was a wonderful teacher,” he said. “And we could play together every day.” He also received early support in school. He sang in the choir at Woodside Middle School, and by the time he went to Homestead High School, he found a teacher who not only encouraged him but bent a few rules to help young Ashcraft to better develop his guitar skills. “There was a rule that to play in the jazz band, you had to be in the school band,” Ashcraft said. “There aren’t any guitars in the marching band so I really wasn’t supposed to be able to be in jazz band, but my teacher Mr. (Tony) Stebig
did me a big favor and let me be in jazz band anyway. And that really helped me become a better musician and in reading music.” Ashcraft also studied classical guitar as a music student at IPFW which further expanded his guitar prowess. Family, teachers and school have helped him become a better musician, but it was an unusual concert experience that really sparked his passion for performing. “I knew I wanted to make music my career in seventh grade after the first concert I went to. Matchbox 20 was in town playing at Columbia Street West. That was before they were really big. I think they just had one single on the radio at that time. Of course I was too young to go in, but my parents took me down there anyway. I stood outside on Harrison Street and was able to see the show through the window. Seeing Rob Thomas and the band, seeing that energy and hearing that sound — I just loved the way it made me feel. That’s the real power of music. I felt all of that, and I wasn’t even in the building.” Since that momentous experience, Ashcraft has
been in several bands and performed as a duo with his father. From there he steadily built a reputation and following, now fronting the Hubie Ashcraft Band which has not only become a fixture on Fort Wayne stages but also outside the city, making regular appearances in Nashville. Although inspired by a variety of musical artists and genres (he includes Bruce Springsteen, Bob Seger, Tom Petty and John Fogerty among his influences), it has been country music that has become most central to his life and career. “I love the honesty of country music. It was the music my parents and grandparents listened to, that classic country music like Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson and George Jones. I would listen to those songs, and I didn’t even understand the meaning of what the songs were about then. I just loved the honesty and the sound. Then of course as I got older and did understand the lyrics, I loved that they were about real life.” Ashcraft could little have imagined then, as a young boy listening to these idols with his family, that he’d one day meet a few of them.
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He ran into Haggard when both were appearing on a Nashville radio show and opened for Jones when the late singer appeared at the Embassy Theatre not long before his death. In addition to opportunities to open for Randy Travis and Travis Tritt over the years, just last spring he opened for both Joe Diffie and Mark Chestnutt at the Blue Gate Theatre in Shipshewana. Although he’s already
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Not only is it close to home, but both of those are all-ages shows which are especially fun for me because now that my daughter is 5, it’s a lot of fun to have her there.” Fans might have another generation of Ashcraft music to look forward to. “When I was that age, I was nervous in front of crowd. But she loves it,” he said.
March 21 at 6:30 p.m. Draft Horse Saloon, Orland March 22 at 7 p.m. Ted’s Beer Hall, Fort Wayne March 23 at 7 p.m. Flashback Live, Fort Wayne March 27 at 6 p.m. Mad Anthony Brewing Company, Fort Wayne March 28 at 7 p.m. The Woods Too & Lighthouse Lounge, Hudson March 29 at 9 p.m. Coody Brown’s, Wolcottville For more upcoming shows, visit hubieashcraft.com.
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Find a St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Fort Wayne Contributed It will soon be time to paint the city green as Fort Wayne celebrates St. Patrick’s Day over the weekend of March 17. Revelers donned in green will head out with their favorite lads and lasses to find celebrations taking place across the city. Here are a few ideas to start planning your St. Patrick’s Day weekend. 1. Join the party at JK O’Donnell’s JK O’Donnell’s Irish Ale House, 121 W. Wayne St., will host two days of events to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The pub’s special event tent will be open from 11 a.m. to midnight on Saturday, March 16. All ages are welcome until 7 p.m. Admission is $5.
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each Saturday during the season from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. YLNI is now accepting applications for interested vendors and non-profit organizations to participate in this summer’s market. For the fifteenth season, YLNI will partner with the History Center to host an outdoor shopping experience on the corner of Barr Street and Wayne Street. Over the years the market has expanded to offer attendees a variety of exciting experiences in addition to great local vendors. Nearly 3,500 people attend the market each week. Vendors who are interested in participating in the market should visit ylni.org/farmers-market
Don’t miss performances from bagpiper group The O’Tooles. The pub’s menu offers traditional Irish food and drink. Enjoy their standard menu items like corned beef and cabbage, fish and chips, bangers and mash, Shepherd’s pie, Irish stew and much more! 2. Pull up a seat at O’Sullivan’s O’Sullivan’s, the Italian/ Irish pub at 1808 W. Main St., throws one of the most popular St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in town. It’s packed year after year, so be prepared to to complete an online application. A vendor meeting will also be held at 6 p.m. March 4 at the History Center, 302 East Berry Street. For more information, visit ylni.org/ farmers-market or email market@ylni.org. City seeking workshop proposals for neighborhood conference Anyone interested in presenting or facilitating a workshop for the upcoming Regional Neighborhood Network Conference is invited to submit their workshop proposal to the organizing committee. Fort Wayne will host the conference Sept. 19-21. The theme is “Play in the Fort,” with an emphasis on how recreation and social interaction can help
wait in line. However, the festivity is worth the wait and should be experienced at least once. 3. Head over to Deer Park Deer Park Irish Pub’s two-day St. Patrick’s Day celebration is an institution with time-honored traditions like the St. Patrick’s Day Parade (the shortest parade route in the USA) and tapping of the first green keg. The pub, located at 1530 Leesburg Road, sets up a huge tent for revelers to enjoy green beer and live entertainment. transform neighborhoods. During the event, approximately 350 volunteers, community leaders, business leaders and government employees gather to learn from each other and gain valuable ideas to help transform their communities. The Fort Wayne organizing committee is planning an event filled with hands-on learning events, informative workshops and inspiring keynote addresses. The committee expects to receive more than 50 proposals, but only 16 workshop presenters will be selected. Workshops can focus on many topics, including neighborhood improvement, urban design, redevelopment, neighborhood safety, public and private investments, place-making,
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Discover other family-friendly St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and special events like the NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball Championship at VisitFortWayne.com/ public art and social well-being. To submit a workshop proposal or learn more about the 2019 Regional Neighborhood Network Conference, visit www. rnnconference.com. Concordia to host summer Camps and classes Concordia Lutheran High School is hosting summer camps for all ages this summer. Camps include athletics, band, robotics and more. New this year are camps in art, Spanish, track and sign language. Concordia is also offering summer classes for all area students in grades 8-12. Registration is now open, and online registration is now available this year. For more information and to register, visit www.clhscadets.com/summer.
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4. March 4
College and Career Fair: Homestead High School, 4310 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne. 6-7:30 p.m. Open to the public. The event will feature 80 four-year universities, two-year colleges and vocational schools. There will also be representatives from various careers, the Armed Services and financial institutions. One junior or senior in attendance will win a $200 scholarship. Admission is free.
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Fort Wayne Home and Garden Show: Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. Four day event Feb. 28-March 3. Admission for adults $10 and seniors $6. Admission is free for children age 15 years and younger. The event will feature the latest in contemporary home and garden products and services. For more information, visit Home-GardenShow.com.
2. March 2
Living History at the Old Fort: The Old Fort, 1201 Spy Run Ave., Fort Wayne. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The public is welcome to tour the grounds as reenactors portraying Colonial soldiers prepare for a struggle against England and British soldiers
7. March 7
Casting Crowns concert: Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. Casting Crowns with special guests Zach Williams and Austin French. Tickets range from $24-65. For more information, visit www. trinitycommunications.org. Yahweh Sisterhood Book Club: The Chapel, 2505 W. Hamilton Road South, Fort Wayne. Enter through door 2. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Author and speaker Cara C. Putman, author of “Shadowed by Grace: A story of Monuments Men” will be present. The event will also stream live on Facebook. For more information, visit www.yahwehsisterhoodbookclub.com.
8. March 8
All-you-can-eat fish fry and pork tenderloins: Park Edelweiss, 3355 Elmhurst Drive, Fort Wayne. 4:30-7 p.m. $9 for adults, $5 for children. Meal includes scalloped potatoes, coleslaw, dessert and coffee. Full service bar with German beer and wine and soft drinks available. Enjoy dinner accompanied by live, German music. Sponsored by Fort Wayne Mannerchor/ Damenchor. For more information, contact Patti Knox at (260) 444-3634.
9. March 9
Fort Wayne Festiv-Ale: Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St., Fort Wayne. 6 p.m. The “Wine & Stein” celebration will feature a wide array of wines, craft beers, food and sweets, local commodities, live music and a photo booth. The event will take place indoors. Tickets start at $55 and include all food and beverage tastings. Proceeds benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit ftwaynefestivale.eventscff.org. Celtic Landscapes: Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne. Two days of performances: 7:30 p.m. March 9 and 2 p.m. March 10 in the library theater. This original production by Heartland Sings features a variety of vocal music selections with traditional instruments of Celtic
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10. March 10
St. Matthew Passion: St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1126 S. Barr St., Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. A performance by Bach Collegium Singers and Fort Wayne Children’s Choir. Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for students and free for children age 12 and younger. To purchase tickets, visit bachcollegium.org/event/ st-matthew-passion/.
12. March 12
Crafty corner: Seminary United Methodist Church, 285 N. Seminary St., Roanoke. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring quilting, sewing and other craft projects to work on in the company of others. Lunch provided. No cost. Enter through the north door with the wooden ramp. For more information, call (260) 672-3167. Fort Wayne Area Community Band: John & Ruth Rhinehart Music Center on the Purdue Fort Wayne campus. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and free for children under 18. Free parking is available in the garage across from the Music Center. For more information, visit fwacb.org.
13. March 13
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14. March 14
Disorderly Bear Den: The Community Center, 233 W. Main St., Fort Wayne. 6:30 p.m. Members and visitors are welcome. For more information, contact Donna Gordon-Hearn at (260) 409-9886 or tdbear7@comcast.net. The Disorderly Bear Den of Good Bears of the World collects “gently loved teddy bears” and other stuffed animals to give to children in trauma situations and lonely adults in the Fort Wayne area.
15. March 15
NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball National Championship: Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. Two days: 6 p.m. March 15 and 7 p.m. March 16. Tickets start at $26 for adults; $16 for students/seniors/military for Friday and Saturday. Single-day tickets are also available at $15.50 for adults; and $10.50 for students/seniors/military. Children age 5 and younger are free, and group ticket sales are discounted. Kids’ Night Out: Seminary United Methodist Church, 285 N. Seminary St., Roanoke. 3:45-5:30 p.m. Children in grades kindergarten through fourth grade are welcome to attend Nerf Night. Nerf guns, safety glasses and pizza will be provided. The cost is $5 per child. A permission slip is required. For more information, contact Katlin Carroll at (260) 385-7711 or email childrens.seminaryumc@gmail.com.
16. March 16
FAME Festival: Grand Wayne Convention Center, 120 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. Two days: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 16 and noon to 5 p.m. March 17. The festival will feature more than 6,000 pieces of art from 62 schools in northeast Indiana and 45 choir, band, dance and drama performances representing more than 3,000 student performers. Children in grades kindergarten through eighth grade can enjoy a make-and-take project station and an instrument playground. Admission is free for children age 18 and younger and $5 for adults. Parking is
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Fort Wayne Artists Guild: Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne. 6:30 p.m. in Meeting Room A. Tom DeSomer, of Leo, will demonstrate his traditional watercolor method. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.fortwayneartistsguild.org.
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Way of the Desert retreat: Victory Noll Center, 1900 W. Park Drive, Huntington. Four-day retreat beginning 4 p.m. March 21 and concluding 3:30 p.m. March 24. The silent, directed retreat is designed to help participants deepen their relationship with Christ. A fee is charged for this retreat with payment plans available. Participants can register online or by sending payment. Registration is due March 15. For more information, call (260) 200-1740, email info@victorynollcenter.org or visit www.victorynollcenter.org. History Tour and Lunch: Settlers Inc. will offer a guided history tour of the Allen County Court House and the historic Swinney Homestead with lunch at the homestead, 1424 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. Proceeds support the maintenance of the homestead. Tour starts at 10 a.m. and welcomes attendees age 14 and older. Tickets are $25 per person. Transportation is not included. For more information, call (260) 747-1501 or (260) 747-1229 or visit www.settlersinc.org.
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30. March 30
Jimmy Lee Young in concert: Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne. 2:30 p.m. in the library theater. Admission is free. The award-winning Native American singer/songwriter will also lead a songwriting workshop 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Meeting Room A. The workshop is one of a dozen art workshops Three Rivers Art Center for Kids (TRACK) is presenting at Vincent Village and Golden Years Independent Living.
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Evensong for St. Patrick’s Day: Trinity Episcopal Church, 611 W. Berry St., Fort Wayne. 5 p.m. Trinity choir and a guest string quartet will perform. Admission is free. For more information, visit trinityfw.org or contact Wayne Peterson at music@trinityfw.org or (260) 423-1693. Coin and Currency Show: Presented by the Old Fort Coin Club at the Allen County Fairgrounds. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature more than 50 tables of numismatic material. Free parking, free admission and food available.
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