Jan. 26 – Community Calendar

By Staff | Jan 18, 2023

26. Jan.

Free vaccination clinic: Ivy Tech Fort Wayne Coliseum Campus, Room 1640, 3800 N. Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. COVID-19 vaccines and boosters and flu shots will be available to students and the community. No appointment is needed, but a state-issued ID will be required.Those under 18 will need to have parental consent, which can be completed while on-site. On-site COVID testing will also be available at the clinic. For the most up-to-date information, please visit IvyTech.edu/coronavirus.

Sculptor at USF: Rolland Center, University of Saint Francis, 2701 Spring St., Fort Wayne. Sculptor Ken Thompson lectures at noon; reception 5-7 p.m. Exhibit of sculpture and photography continues through Feb. 22.

27. Jan.

Mizpah Shrine Circus and Fair: Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. 7 p.m. Tickets $25, $20, $16. www.memorialcoliseum.com.

Fish fry: Fort Wayne Sport Club, 3102 Ardmore Ave., Fort Wayne. 4:30-7 p.m. $13 for adults, $7 for ages 6-10. Includes fish, baked or scalloped potatoes, coleslaw, applesauce, dinner roll and dessert. Cash bar.

VFW taco dinner, open to public: VFW Post 857, 2202 W. Main St., Fort Wayne. 5-7 p.m. $6 for two tacos with beans, salsa, chips.

28. Jan.

Mizpah Shrine Circus and Fair: Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. 10 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 7 p.m. Tickets $25, $20, $16. www.memorialcoliseum.com.

Princess Tea Party: New Haven Community Center, 7500 SR 930 E, on the west side of New Haven. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $6 for residents, $8 for nonresidents. Come dressed as a princess if you wish. Enjoy some tea and treats. Dance and make crafts to take home. Call 260-749-2212 to register in advance.

Fort Wayne’s Farmers Market: Parkview Field, 216 W. Douglas Ave., Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Join the market at its indoor home for the winter.

YLNI winter market: The Olde East End Building, also known as the old candy factory, 1501 E. Berry St. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Fish & tenderloin fry: Markle Church of Christ, 455 E. Morse St., Markle. 4-7 p.m. Presented by the Markle Park Board. Catered by Dan’s Fish Fry Service.

12th annual Winterval: Downtown Fort Wayne. Various activities from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Experience the Winterval hike and bonfire, live ice carving, Winterval at the Conservatory, Winterval’s Warm Heart Market, Winter Carnival, Winter Cozy and more. Get details at www.fortwayneparks.org.

Nuvlle Annee 1743 — A New Year in France: The Old Fort, 1201 Spy Run Ave., Fort Wayne. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free and open to the public; donations appreciated. Relive the dawn of the year 1743 at Post des Myaamia (Miami). Visit https://oldfortwayne.org for details.

Winter guard contest: Snider High School, 4600 Fairlawn Pass, Fort Wayne. Noon-7 p.m. Admission $7, ages 5 and under $3, free for infants in arms. 42 groups compete.

49th annual Northeast Indiana March for Life: Downtown Fort Wayne. Noon-2 p.m. Rally begins at USF Performing Arts Center, 431 W. Berry St., followed by march to Adair Federal Building, 1300 S. Harrison St. Organizers said they expect 2,000 pro-life marchers from eight counties.

29. Jan.

Mizpah Shrine Circus and Fair: Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. 2 p.m. Tickets $25, $20, $16. www.memorialcoliseum.com.

Native plant workshop: Eagle Marsh Barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. 2-4 p.m. For all ages. Meet at the Little River Wetlands Project office, 5000 Smith Road. The native plant propagation series continues with this workshop on seed stratification. The workshop will demonstrate stratification methods that will convince seeds it’s time to sprout. LRWP will provide a recycled plastic container, native flower seeds, and sand. Participant will take the container home and keep it cool in the refrigerator until it’s time to sow.

1. Feb.

LEGO challenge: Dupont Branch Library, 536 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Calling all builders of elementary age. See where your imagination takes you when you create on an assigned theme or choose to free build. Register at acpl.libnet.info/events. Registration opens Jan. 25.

Volun-beering: Hop River Brewing Co., 1515 N. Harrison St., Fort Wayne. 6-8 p.m. Join other volunteers and friends of Little River Wetlands Project in an evening of stewardship and volunteering. This is an all-ages venue known for its beer and food. Non-alcoholic beverages available.

Dance Promenade!: Park Foundation Pavilion, Promenade Park, 202 W. Superior St., Fort Wayne. 6-9 p.m. Week 5 of the six-week series. Find cost and registration details at riverfrontfortwayne.org. Tonight, learn the two-step and line dancing. Drop-ins $12, if space available.

2. Feb.

Groundhog Day: Metea County Park, 7401 Union Chapel Road, Fort Wayne. 4-5 p.m. $2; register by Jan. 30 at allencountyparks.org. Learn about hibernation, the history of woodchuck weathermen, sing some Groundhog Day songs, and go looking for the park’s own Metea Park Marvin.

Fort Wayne RV & Camping Show: Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Adults $12, ages 60-plus $10, ages 5-12 $3. Family day pass (two adults and up to three children) $25. See hundreds of travel trailers, motor homes, fifth wheels, park models and toy haulers all in one place. http://rvshows.org/fort-wayne.

3. Feb.

Northrop Classique’ middle schools show choir festival: Northrop High School, 7001 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne. $5. Performances 6-10 p.m., awards 10:15 p.m.

4. Feb.

Northrop Classique high school show choirs festival: Northrop High School, 7001 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne. Day session $10 and evening session $10, or both for $15. Women’s division 8 a.m.-noon, mixed division 1-5:30 p.m. Evening finals program 6:30-11 p.m., with awards approximately 11:15 p.m.

Winter gala: Judy A. Morrill Recreation Center, 1200 E. Houston St., Garrett. Registration 5:30 p.m., giving party 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m. $40. Tickets available in person at the JAM Center. Tickets and details available at myjamcenter.org or by calling 260-357-1917.

Purdue Men’s Varsity Glee Club: Merillat Center for the Arts, Huntington University, 2503 College Ave., Huntington. 2-3:30 p.m. for a 90-minute concert. Ticket prices are: adult, $15; senior, $12; student, $10. Tickets may be purchased online through the Huntington University Box Office. Tickets may also be purchased at the door on the day of the event. Founded in 1893, this select ensemble has entertained on behalf of Purdue University for campus, community, state, national and international events, averaging between 50-60 appearances each year.

Fort Wayne’s Farmers Market: Parkview Field, 216 W. Douglas Ave., Fort Wayne. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Join the market at its indoor home for the winter.

YLNI winter market: The Olde East End Building, also known as the old candy factory, 1501 E. Berry St. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

5. Feb.

Fort Wayne RV & Camping Show: Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults $12, ages 60-plus $10, ages 5-12 $3. Family day pass (two adults and up to three children) $25. See hundreds of travel trailers, motor homes, fifth wheels, park models and toy haulers all in one place. http://rvshows.org/fort-wayne.

Piano recital: Rhinehart Music Center, Purdue University Fort Wayne, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne. 6:30 p.m. Open to the public. The top three performers in the Gene Marcus Piano Competition will perform in recital and receive their prizes and monetary awards.

Lecture: The History Center, 302 E. Berry St., Fort Wayne. 2 p.m. Free. Aisha R. Arrington presents “The Persistent Movement of the Urban League.” The George R. Mather Sunday Lecture Series is made possible through the support of the Floyd and Betty Lou Lancia Family Foundation.