Events

BBB Serving Northern Indiana To Host Shred Day In Fort Wayne September 26

In 2019, more than 14.4 million people reported being the victim of some kind of identity theft. That's one person in 15! If bank account numbers, social security numbers or other sensitive information land in the hands of a scammer, identity theft could happen to you. Don't leave it to...

History Center Announces 2020-2021 George R. Mather Sunday Lecture Series

The History Center is proud to announce the presenters for the 2020-2021 George R. Mather Sunday Lecture Series. All lectures are held at 2pm at the History Center and are free to the public. Lectures will be offered virtually or in-person in accordance with the State of Indiana’s COVID-19 guidelines....

Help Us Plant 550 Trees Oct. 16, 17, 18!

Bring yourself and family to help plant 550 trees at Save Maumee's 3-Day Tree Planting, commemorating their 15th year of saving the rivers. For months, the group has removed trash, downed-wood and invasive species from their huge new tree planting area to better nurture the native trees being planted. Rain...

SBA Celebrates National Small Business Week

For nearly 60 years, the SBA has held National Small Business Week to honor outstanding entrepreneurs and shine a spotlight on the nation’s small businesses. In 2020, National Small Business Week has gone virtual and will take place the third week in September. In recognition of National Small Business Week,...

National Pollinator Week Celebrated In Ft. Wayne With Locally Hand-Painted Beehives

June 16, 2019 Comments Off

Twelve years ago, National Pollinator Week was designated by the U.S. Senate’s unanimous approval, which marked a necessary step toward addressing the urgent issue of declining pollinator populations . . .

Indiana State Fair Announces Second Wave Of Free Concerts As Part Of The 2019 Indiana State Fair

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The Indiana State Fair announces five additional shows that will be part of the 17 total concerts that make up the 2019 Indiana State Fair Free Stage headline entertainment, which returns August 2-18. Each day of the State Fair features a co

Free Foster Parent Info. Nights

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With 20,000 children currently in the foster system, the need for families is greater than ever. The Villages of Indiana hosts free foster parent information sessions in Ft. Wayne. If you’ve ever thought of becoming a foster parent—join u

Covington Art Fair Returns To The Plaza

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The Covington Art Fair will mark its 27th consecutive year June 22-23 at Covington Plaza shopping center, 6382 W. Jefferson Blvd. Show times are

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.

The Covington Art Fair is one of the largest f

Quilters Group Bus Trip To Paducah KY Expo

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Join the Whitley County Country Quilters for a fun-filled four-day bus trip to the ‘Quilt/Textile Capital of the World’ Paducah, KY from Thursday, Sept. 12 through Sunday, Sept. 15. It’s the Fall 35th Anniversary American Quilter’s Soci

Byron Health Center Strives for Fundraising Goal on The Longest Day

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Byron Health Center residents and team members are striving to reach a fundraising goal so Director of Marketing & Public Relations John Drebenstedt will need to shave his head! If $3,000 is raised for the Alzheimer’s Association by J

July 1 Salamonie Luncheon Features Hummingbirds

June 11, 2019 Comments Off

Fly to the Salamonie senior luncheon Monday, July 1 to learn about hummingbirds.

Shelly Reed, Upper Wabash Interpretive Services interpretive naturalist, will present a hummingbird program called “Things That Make You Go ‘Hmmm’” at th

Kick-Off The 2019 Senior Games

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Mayor Tom Henry and Parks and Recreation Director Steve McDaniel kicked off the 41st Annual Senior Games today with the ceremonial lighting of the torch at the Community Center. The Senior Games is open to adults 50 and older and over 450 par

17 Outstanding Women To Compete For Miss Indiana

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On Sunday, June 10th, 64 outstanding and talented young women who are leaders in their communities throughout Indiana will gather in Zionsville to begin competition for nearly $60 thousand in scholarships and the titles of Miss Indiana a

Fourth Of July Fireworks Event Set For Downtown Fort Wayne

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The City of Fort Wayne today announced the Indiana Michigan Power Center in downtown Fort Wayne will again be the location for this year’s Fourth of July fireworks show on Thursday, July 4.

The Fort Wayne TinCaps, Parkview Health and the Cit

Free Rapid HIV Testing At Creighton Street Walgreens June 27

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The Allen County Department of Health is partnering with Walgreens to offer free, confidential HIV testing on National HIV Testing Day later this month.

Free rapid HIV testing will be available Wednesday, June 27 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Wal

Free Tours Saturday At Water Pollution Control Plant

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Free guided tours of the award-winning P.L. Brunner Water Pollution Control Plant are being offered Saturday, June 8, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to noon, with the last tour starting at 11:30 a.m.

Visitors will learn about the process of wastewa