This Week

Mother’s Day Flower Sale - Choose from a variety of 120 different kinds of annuals and 140 varieties of perennials along with many other plants, May 12, 4-7 p.m., May 13, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., May 14 1-4 p.m., Foellinger Theatre at Franke Park, Fort Wayne, free, 427-6440

Tapestry - A Day for Women with Keynote speaker Linda Ellerbee, at Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, May 12, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., the cost is $50, 481-6854

7th Annual Windsong Student Film Festival - Student Films & Award Ceremony, 10 a.m., Screentests for students and adults, 12 p.m., new 2006 film releases screened, 1:30 p.m., May 13, at IPFW Classroom Medical Building room 159, Fort Wayne, free, 348-5510

10th Annual Cyclefest - Over 1000 motorcycles parade through Auburn, poker run, peoples choice bike show, rodeo, burn-out contest, loud pipes contest, food, beer, vendors and great music, at the WWII Victory Museum, Auburn, May 13, 8 a.m., $15, 925-3600

Peddler in the Park - Show and sale is filled with antiques, collectibles, and arts and crafts, May 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at Franke Park, Fort Wayne, free, 427-6468

Spring Car Show - All makes and models are welcome, including motorcycles, dash plaques to first 100 vehicles, Food, music, prizes, May 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Dimension Ford, Fort Wayne, $10 per vehicle, spectators free, 632-5905

Summit City Bike Tour - Family-friendly narrated interpretive bicycle tour exploring our 3 river’s heritage along the River Greenway in Fort Wayne, May 13, 9-11:30 a.m., Tour highlights will include the confluence of the rivers, the old torture grounds, the Johnny Appleseed burial ground, canal remnant, historic bridges, and choice views, free w/annual membership ($10 students, $25 adults, $35 families) 426-2882 ext.310

Authors

Meet the Authors of The Left Behind Series - Tim Lahaye and Jerry B. Jenkins will be at Anchor Room, Fort Wayne, June 7, at 6 p.m., 485-0812

Dances

Fort Wayne Dancesport - 50’s, 60’s & 70’s dance with Spike & The Bulldogs, fundraiser for Youth Ballroom Dance, May 20, 8-11 p.m., at IPFW Walb Ballroom, Fort Wayne, Tickets $10, 486-2489

Let’s Dance - Social dancing for everyone, May 21, 4-7 p.m., at Shiloh Hall, Fort Wayne, $5, 338-0959

Summit City Dance - At Bentley’s on Broadway, Fort Wayne, every Tues., 7-9:45 p.m., $5 per person, 437-2775

Instruction.

Tai Chi - Participants renew energy and restore balance with this ancient, gentle movement pattern that enhances well-being, breathing, circulation and mood, thru May 24, at Creative Arts Council of Wells County, Bluffton, registration fee of $60, 824-5222

Jam School - “Fort Wayne’s School of Rock.” Learn how to play in a band with other musicians, Class sessions also cover music theory and creating and arranging your own songs., there are classes for ages 9-11, 12-14, and 15-17, classes meet Tues. evenings at Jam Crib Music Rehearsal Center, Fort Wayne, the cost is $10 per hour,, for more information call Tim at 422-1654

Many Classes Offered by Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation - Including sports, exercise, language, music, history, crafts, nature photography, computer, art & woodworking. Call 427-6000.

Kids Stuff

18th Annual Kids’ Fishing Derby - At Hurshtown Reservoir, Fort Wayne, June 3, 427-6000

Civil War Day Camp - Come find out what life was like for all types of people in the Civil War, June 19-23, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., at The Lincoln Museum, Fort Wayne, $70 for members, $80 non-members, 455-5606

Center for Children of Divorce & Broken Relationships - Children age 7-15 have a place to come and discuss their feelings at 7337 W. Jefferson Blvd., Ste. 225, Fort Wayne. Meets second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. Free. 436-7137

Lectures, Discussions, Films & TV

New York: The New Center of the Art World - Free lecture & American Stories will begin May 11, at 1 p.m., in the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, 422-6467

A Woman’s Life in Laos - Ratasbout Chai will speak for an International Women’s Club Meeting, May 31, 6-8 p.m., IPFW, Walb Union, Room G21, Fort Wayne, free & open to the public, 424-7977

A Woman’s Life in Macedonia - Virginia Surso will speak for an International Women’s Club Meeting, June 28, 6-8 p.m., IPFW, Walb Union, Room G21, Fort Wayne, free & open to the public, 424-7977

Sports & Recreation

Fort Wayne Wizards - Vs. Peoria, May 11, at 11 a.m., Vs. SW Michigan, May 12 & 15, 6 p.m., May 13, 4 p.m., May 14, 2 p.m., Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, $8.50-$18.50, 424-1811

Fort Wayne Freedom - Vs. Rockford., May 12, 7:30 p.m., Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, 424-1811

Free Tennis Day - Open to anyone interested in learning about tennis or developing their game, May 20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at Jury Tennis Center, New Haven, ages 18 & up, 9-10:15 a.m., ages 12-17, 10:30-11:15 a.m., ages 8-11 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., open courts 1 p.m.-2 p.m., free, 749-2212

Astronomy Club - Join our naturalist in focusing on the stars each month, learn how to use binoculars at night, June 7, 7 p.m., at Metea County Park Nature Center, Fort Wayne, cost is $2, 449-3777

Outdoor Survival Class - Program designed to incorporate all ages in a class of outdoor survival, June 10, 10 a.m., Metea County Park Nature Center, Fort Wayne, $3, 449-3777

Early Bird Hikes - Morning walk designed to help you identify common birds by sight and sound, every last Sat. of the month, 7 a.m., at Metea County Park Nature Center, Fort Wayne, cost is $2, 449-3777

Star Viewing - Fort Wayne Astronomical Society telescope will be open to the public every clear Sat. thru Oct., at Fox Island County Park, Fort Wayne, donations accepted, 449-3180

Metea Trail Hiking Club - Hiking, first Tues. of each month, 10 a.m., at Metea County Park Nature Center, Fort Wayne, cost is $2, 449-3777

Walking Tours - Want to know more about the history and buildings in the city of Fort Wayne, walking tours with Fort Wayne’s Historic Preservation Organization, Every First Friday of the Month, Begins at the Convention and Visitors Bureau on Calhoun St., $5 per adult, $2 for students 13-18, children 12 & under free, 426-5117

Fire House Card Fest - On the 4th Thursday of every month, Fire Station #4 on Lahmeyer Rd. will host “Card Fest” from 1-5 p.m. You name it they’ll play it. Off during Nov. and Dec. 485-8716

Fort Wayne University Club, Inc. Volleyball - Every Sun. and Weds. from 8-11 p.m. at the Crossroad Children’s Home gymnasium at 2525 Lake Ave. $3. 693-9731.

Little River Ramblers - Join Little River Wetlands Project weekly hiking group at Eagle Marsh, Fort Wayne, every Tuesday, from 9-11 a.m., hike 2-3 miles to explore the property and record the present flora and fauna, 478-2515

Walking Tour - Want to know more about Fort Wayne, then grab your walking shoes and head downtown, you will journey through some of Fort Wayne’s most historical and architectural features, Every Wednesday, at 10 a.m.,meet at the old Barr St. Market at the corner of Barr and Wayne, cost is $5 per adult, $2 13-18, free 12 & under, for more information please call 426-5117

Storytelling, Reading & Poetry

Wayne Huxhold Poetry Reading - Poetry at Firefly Coffee House, Fort Wayne,May 25, 7-9 p.m., no cover, 373-0505

Live Readings - Read original or someone else’s writing, at the Grind Coffee House, Fort Wayne, every Monday, 6-9 p.m., 492-7575

Spiritual Seekers Book Club - At Borders, Fort Wayne, on third Monday of every month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Contact Katie for book titles. katiesb@comcast.net

Aldo Leopold Lessons - Reading and discussing, A Sand County Almanac, by renowned author Aldo Leopold, First Thurs. of every month, 7 p.m., at Metea County Park Nature Center, Fort Wayne, cost is $2, 449-3777

Barnes & Noble Storytimes - Story time and crafts Mondays and Thursdays at 10 a.m.at Barnes & Noble, Fort Wayne. 432-3343.

Discover Great New Writers - Read and discover new writers at Barnes & Noble, Fort Wayne,starting at 7 p.m., Every third Weds. of the month, free, 432-3343

Eckhart Public Library - After School Special programs are 3-3:45 p.m. each Thursday during the school year for K-5 students.

Story Times, Activities and Crafts at Allen County Public Library:

Aboite Branch - Storytime for children age 2 & 3 Storytime for children age 3 and older Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. 421-1310

Dupont Branch - Storytime for babies to 24 months & caregiver Mondays at 10:15 & 10:45 a.m. Stories, rhymes & music for two year olds Tuesdays at 10:15 & 11 a.m. Stories, rhymes & music Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. and Wednesdays & Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Craft time for age 3-5 421-1315

Georgetown Branch - Storytime for babies & caregivers Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Program for 2-3 year olds & caregivers Tuesdays at 10:15 & 11 a.m. Preschool storytime Thursdays at 10:15 & 11 a.m., 421-1320

Grabill Branch - Storytime for babies & caregivers Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschoolers & a grownup have storytime Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., 421-1325

Hessen Cassel Branch - Preschool age children & caregiver storytime Wednesdays at 10:45 a.m. Children under 3 & caregivers explore books, songs & movement Mondays at 10:15 a.m., 421-1330.

Little Turtle Branch - Preschoolers & caregivers storytime Mon. at 7 p.m., Tues at 10:30 a.m. 421-1335

Monroeville Branch - Smart start storytimes for children ages 3 and up Mondays at 3:30 p.m., 421-1340

New Haven Branch - Preschool-age storytime, crafts Tues. & Weds. at 10:30 a.m. 421-1345

Pontiac Branch - Storytime w/craft every Friday, 10:30 a.m., free. 421-1350

Shawnee Branch - Storytime for 3-4 years on Thurs. at 11 a.m. Storytime for birth to 3 years on Thurs., 10:30 a.m. Games for school aged children on Mondays at 3:30 p.m. School aged children have story, game crafts Weds. at 2 p.m. 421-1340

Waynedale Branch - Storytime for 3-5 year olds, Mon. & Tues. 10:30 a.m., 421-1365

Woodburn Branch - Infants-preschoolers storytime on Tues. at 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. & Fri. at 10:30 a.m. 421-1370.

Tours

Chief Richardville House - Interpretive tours of historic home of famed Miami Chief Jean Baptiste de Richardville, who built a trading empire important to the opening of the Western wilderness, Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. or by appointment thru Nov. 11. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 students and seniors, free for children under 5, 426-2882 ext. 311

Trips

FWMoA Trip to Philadelphia - The Fort Wayne Museum of Art invites you to travel to Philadelphia for a long weekend of art, luxury, and excitement, May 18-21, $1259 per person, space is limited to the first 20 people, 422-6467 ext. 323

Fine Arts Trip to Japan - 11 day trip sponsored by IPFW Fine Arts Dept. June 10-20,. Cost includes airfare, hotel, 2 meals/day, 10 entry tickets, bilingual tour director, $3,245, payment due in Feb. 481-6265 or goodmand@ipfw.edu

Mozart Musical Cities Tour - IPFW’s Department of Music is sponsoring a trip to Salzburg, Vienna, and Prague that will take place, Nov. 8-19, prices for the trip start at $2769 for double occupancy and include 15 meals, for complete itinerary and more info contact Kim Aspacher at 481-6714

Volunteers

Project READS - Young adults & adults can tutor a child in reading. Program aims to bring the students reading to their grade level. If interested call Shawnee Branch Library, Fort Wayne, 421-1355

May

Annual Auburn Spring MotorFair - Nearly 1000 outstanding collector cars, plus 100’s more in the swap meet, and car corral, May 18-21, at Kruse Auction Park, Auburn, $10, 1-800-968-4444

Apocalypse Pow - Fort Wayne Derby Girls, all ages event at Roller Dome South, May 20, doors at 7 p.m., bout at 8 p.m., tickets available at brownpapertickets.com, or Bikes and Boards, or ProStrip, fwderbygirls.com

McCulloch-Weatherhogg House Grand Unveiling - Fundraising event will include hors d’oeuvres, live music and tours of the restored mansion, May 20, 5-9 p.m., located 334-336 E. Berry St., Fort Wayne, cost is $40 per person, or $75 per couple, 426-5117

3rd Annual Hat Luncheon - Fundraising event is both educational and fun, participants are invited to wear hats that are judged in the categories of most original, most beautiful and most fun, Executive director of the City Park Alliance and the National Assoc. for Olmsted Parks Catherine Nagel will speak, cost is $50 and proceeds to benefit new pavilion at Swinney Park, May 23, 11 :30 a.m., at Conklin Pavilion at Shoaff Park, Fort Wayne, 456-2548

23rd Annual Better Vision Golf Tournament - Charity golf event benefitting four sight-related charities in Fort Wayne, activities for the day include a luncheon and evening banquet, hole-in-one and putting contests, May 25, at the Autumn Ridge Golf Course, Fort Wayne, cost for each 5-member team is $750 with individual entries priced at $150, entry forms for the tournament may be obtained by calling 497-9057

30th Annual Spring Tri-State Bluegrass Festival - Three days of bluegrass, food, novelties, cd’s and fun, May 25-28, at the Noble County 4-H Fairgrounds, Kendallville, weekend pass $20, Thurs. free show, Fri. $7, Sat. $12, Sun. $10, 432-4485 www.bluegrassusa.net

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