Volunteer Opportunities at Fort Wayne Trails

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Fort Wayne Trails is looking for volunteers to help with various events. If you’re interested, email info@fwtrails.org.
Bike to the Ballpark -  Sunday May 20, 2012 from 2 PM to 4 PM – Two volunteers needed to staff an information booth inside the stadium.

Fort4Fitness CycleFest - Saturday May 26, 2012 from 8 AM to 2 PM – Volunteers needed to help with the bike valet and an information booth. Many volunteers are needed for this event, so help  if you’re available to help!

Mad Anthony’s Map Stuffing Party - Wednesday May 30, 2012 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM – Join Fort Wayne Trails at Mad Anthony’s Munchie Emporium at 1109 Taylor Street for a map stuffing party! There will be pizza provided, and you’re welcome to buy yourself a pint of Bent Rim Black Lager if you’d like. It may be one of the last times to get the brew, as supplies are running out! Eat, chat, and stuff the  new trail maps with donor response envelopes. There will only be room for about 30 people at most, so please RSVP by emailing info@fwtrails.org!

Upcoming Events from this week’s episode of INSight

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Sadly, today is the last show for us on INSight. Indiana’s NewsCenter is making some changes to the show. It was a fun ride and we are so grateful for the opportunity. Don’t worry though, we will continue to share community events and volunteer opportunities via this blog.

To view today’s show, visit  Indiana’s NewsCenter’s website.

Mamma Mia, May 20 at the Embassy

Part of the Broadway at the Embassy series. A musical based on the music of ABBA, a fictional story that incorporates ABBA songs. Tickets are $35-75 and available at the Embassy Box Office or Ticketmaster.com.

BB King, May 22 at the Embassy

Blues legend BB King will hit the Embassy stage. This is a must see show.  Tickets are $30-75 and are available at the Embassy Box Office or Ticket master.com.

Eef Barzelay & Tim Rogers, May 23 and May 30 at the offices of One Lucky Guitar

Clem Snide’s Eef Barzelay returns to Fort Wayne to preview songs from the forthcoming Clem Snide record, Songs for Mary. Eef will be joined by Chris Otepka from Heligoats. At Eef’s request, the show is at One Lucky Guitar (or at least in the building we’re in), with no PA…”all naked” as it were. There will be plenty of surprises, and this is a show not to miss. Buy one ticket for both Eef and Tim Rogers of You Am I (May 30) and save! All ages. BYOB. Doors 7:45, show 8:15PM. Tickets are available on Brown Paper Tickets.

The following week, Tim Rogers of Sydney’s You Am I (the world’s greatest rock band) returns to Fort Wayne. Rogers played a memorable show in Fort Wayne in 2006, and has requested this stop on his rare US solo tour. This intimate show will be at 1301 Lafayette. All ages (though mature language is expected). BYOB. Doors 7:45, show 8:30PM. Buy a single ticket and enjoy the May 23rd Eef Barzelay show as well! Tickets are available on Brown Paper Tickets.

For more information, check out The Dial on One Lucky Guitar’s website.

Fort 4 Fitness Spring Cycle, May 26 at Headwaters Park

The Fort4Fitness Spring Cycle offers something for everyone. The Tour de Fort Wayne starts and finishes downtown at Headwaters Park and offers three non-competitive options for riders of all ages and skill levels. The options are a short loop of 19.7 miles, a middle loop of 35.2 miles, and a long loop of 45.25 miles. This event is open to riders of all ages and skill levels.
Bike the Fort is a casual, family bike ride through selected downtown Fort Wayne streets that will be closed to vehicle traffic. The route corresponds to the downtown bike route and bike lanes. It starts at Headwaters Park and continues on an approximate 3 mile loop of Berry and Wayne Streets before finishing up back at Headwaters Park. Riders can start at 11:00 am, 11:30 am, Noon, 12:30 pm or 1:00 pm circling the loop multiple times, stopping at local establishments and experiencing all downtown has to offer. This event is also a non-competitive ride, and is open to riders of all ages and skill levels.

Cost is $20 for individuals and $40 for families to participate.

Upcoming events from this week’s episode of INSight

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Bargain Bonanza Extravaganza, May 3-5 to benefit Lutheran Life Villages

Thousands of quality items—antiques, collectibles, jewelry, furniture, glassware, and much more—will be available at bargain-hunter prices during the 21st Annual Lutheran Life Villages Bargain Bonanza Extravaganza (BBE) Garage Sale, Thursday through Saturday, May 3-5.

This year’s sale hours are Thursday from 8 a. m. to 6 p.m.; Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.

This annual event is so large that it’s held in donated space—a 20,000-square-foot warehouse at the International Park and Commerce Center, 2701 South Coliseum Boulevard. Proceeds from this all-volunteer fundraising event benefit the residents of Lutheran Life Villages. Matching funds are contributed from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy with The Phil, Saturday, May 5 at the Embassy

First gaining mainstream popularity with their breakthrough performance in the movie Swingers, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is one of the most popular touring swing bands on the road today. Their high octane live show boasts a full roundup of horns, guitars, keyboards and Zoot-suiting fun. Performing many of their chart topping hits, including Go Daddy-O, You & Me & the Bottle Makes Three Tonight (Baby), Big Bad Voodoo Daddy brings new life to the sound, the feel and the fun of great swing music. For more information, visit The Phil’s website.

Swing by 816 Pint & Slice before the concert for a Big Bad Pizza Party, beginning at 6:30. Just $5.00 with your Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Concert ticket!

Vive Le Rouge, Saturday May 5 at Headwaters Park

Vive Le Rouge is an annual event to benefit the AIDS Task Force of Notheast Indiana. The ATF is an important non-profit organization both in educating the public, and providing care for persons living with HIV and AIDS.

The event includes a walk and entertainment. See the full details on the event website.

Lapper 2012, Saturday, May 19 at Cancer Services

Lapper 2012 is a fundraiser for Cancer Services to honor or memorialize those touched by cancer. When Lapper founder Jill Burnett first organized this event 10 years ago, she encouraged people to test their own endurance and push past their comfort zones just as people with cancer do every day. That tradition continues today, and each Lapper participant is pushed to walk as many laps around the Brotherhood Office Park, where Cancer Services is located, as they can.

Bring a friend, form a team and help us raise money to provide support and services to people with cancer in our community. Help us meet our $100,000 goal at this year’s event. All proceeds benefit Cancer Services and help support programs for people with cancer in our community.

More information is available on the event website.

 

View this week’s episode of INSight on Indiana’s NewsCenter.

3 Rivers Fest Seeking Volunteers- attend the volunteer fair tonight

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Did you know it takes over 500 volunteers to make Fort Wayne’s biggest summer party happen?

The Three Rivers Fest committee is seeking volunteers to fill various roles at this year’s event, July 13-21. For more information, attend a volunteer fair this evening from 6-8PM at the downtown library. You can also fill out a volunteer application online.

What are the benefits of being a TRF volunteer? Not only will you enjoy an up-close view of Festival fun, you’ll get a cool Official TRF Volunteer T-Shirt, free soft drinks, comp tickets, and an invitation to the exclusive July 22 post-Fest Volunteer Party with food, drinks and a chance to win great prizes!

Local Food Pantries Need Your Help!

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Associated Churches staff say their food pantries are running short of supplies and they’re urging residents to give generously to the upcoming Stamp Out Hunger Letter Carriers Food Drive. The food drive is set for Saturday, May 12. Residents are asked to leave a bag of non-perishable food by their mailboxes for pickup by their letter carriers.

According to Roger Reece, executive director of Associated Churches, many of their food pantries are having to close their doors early because they are running out of food. He’s asked for your help to ensure that none of our neighbors go hungry.”

2012 marks the 20th annual National Association of Letter Carriers’ Food Drive to Stamp Out Hunger. The one-day drive is held annually on the second Saturday in May in 10,000 cities and towns in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam. Carriers last year collected a record 70.2 million pounds of food donations along their postal routes. Last year in the Fort Wayne-area, letter carriers, schools and residents contributed 534,373 pounds of food—more than any other Indiana community.

In Fort Wayne, much of the food will be taken to Associated Churches Neighborhood Food Network, which offers families food at no charge through a network of 28 local food pantries in churches and social agencies. In 2011, Associated Churches served more than 1.3 million meals to more than 86,000 individuals.

Upcoming events from this week’s episode of INSight

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Northern Indiana Pet Expo at the Coliseum, April 21 & 22

Visit the Northern Indiana Pet Expo to see the SPCA’s animals and those from more than 15 rescues and shelters around the area. Bring your own pets for pet food and treat samples, educational sessions, entertainment and more! For more information, visit the event website.

 

 

Red Green’s Live Wit & Wisdom at the Embassy Theater, April 25

The Red Green Show is a Canadian television comedy that parodies home improvement, do-it-yourself, fishing, and other outdoors shows.  The show is touring now and will be in Fort Wayne next week! Tickets are available on ticketmaster.com or at the Embassy Box Office.

Tapestry: A Day for You at the Coliseum, April 27

Tapestry: A Day for You is a day of inspiration, renewal and education for women in all stages of life. Celebrate the fabric of women while raising funds for women’s scholarships at IPFW. This year’s keynote speaker is Patricia Heaton. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the event website.

Picked by the Pros Wine Tasting at the Masonic Temple, April 29

This event benefits WBOI and includes a 7-course dinner, paired with wines chosen by local wine experts Dan and KristaStockman. All preceeded by an intimate tasting with regional wines brought in by WineTime, and a silent auction featuring items for wine enthusiasts.

With each course, Dan and Krista will introduce a new wine and explain what features make it the perfect pair for each course.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the event website.

To view this week’s episode, visit Indiana’s NewsCenter’s site.

Upcoming events from this week’s episode of INSight

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Mike Conley Acoustic on Wednesdays and Chris Dodds & Adam Strack on Fridays,  5:30 PM, Columbia Street West

Make plans to head to Columbia Street West every Wednesday and Friday during happy hour to hear live local music. Both are very fun acts to watch. View a full music schedule for Columbia Street West on its website.

City Squared April 11, 6-7:30 PM, Auer Center

Katherine Currin will join us via Skype for part two of the Chattanooga story to tell us what’s on the horizon for a city that has been described as “the Silicon Valley of the south” and “in the midst of a creative renaissance.” Currin was heavily involved in the work of CreateHere over the past five years and coordinated Chattanooga STAND, the world’s largest survey-based visioning process. Today, she continues to shape the Chattanooga region through her work with a new group called Glass House Collective, focused on reinvigorating the Glass Street neighborhood through the concept of placemaking.

Hosted by Twelve Cities Project, CitySquared brings in speakers from around the world to share creative, innovative ideas for attracting talent, improving quality of opportunity, and building community in urban areas. Speakers give lectures via Skype or video chat to provide an interactive, question-driven conversation that encourages attendees to think outside the box about what they can do in the place they call home to create a more desirable place to live.

Home is Where the Music is April 15, 5 PM, Calhoun Street Soups, Salads & Spirits

An all-ages concert, raffle, and silent auction to end poverty housing. All proceeds go to Bike and Build, a nonprofit dedicated to funding affordable housing projects through cross-country cycling trips. This event will feature some of Fort Wayne’s best local businesses and most talented musicians and artists. The raffle and silent auction will begin at 5:00 pm, with music starting at 6:00.Enjoy music from The End Times Spasm Band, Slow Pokes, Lee Miles, and Rhapsody in Wax. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided and drinks/food will be available for purchase from CS3. A representative from Fort Wayne Habitat for Humanity will deliver a special keynote address.

Information about submitting items for raffle/auction can be found by contacting Micah Rapp at micahrapp@gmail.com. Follow Micah and Andrea’s efforts to provide affordable housing through Bike and Build at www.oregonbound2012.com.

View the full episode on Indiana’s NewsCenter.

Receiving the gift of sight in Nicaragua

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Stanley received cataract surgery at the clinic in Managua, Nicaragua, supported by Rotarians in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA. Photo by Amber Recker

By Amber Recker, president-elect of the Rotary Club of Anthony Wayne (Fort Wayne), Indiana, USA.

Walking through the hall of a small clinic in Managua, Nicaragua, I met Stanley.

Stanley had cataracts and had lost all hope of keeping his eyesight.

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Thank you Rotary International for giving me the opportunity to guest post and share my Nicaraguan service experience.

Upcoming events from this week’s episode of INSight

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Cirque De La Symphonie: Encore- March 30 at the Embassy

Cirque de la Symphonie brings the magic of cirque to the Embassy Theatre. The world’s best aerial flyers, acrobats, jugglers and strongmen perform past favorites and all-new acts in sync with ethereal and awe-inspiring symphonic music played by The Phil. For more information, visit The Phil’s website.

Great Grown Up Spelling Bee- April 13 at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art

Fort Wayne Community Schools’ Study Connection is hosting its second annual Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee to raise money for the after-school program. Teams of three work together in spelling rounds, and like traditional spelling bees, are eliminated by misspelling a word. The winners of each spelling round will advance to a champion’s round for the chance to win the coveted Honeycomb Trophy.

Registration for the event is due by Friday, March 30. Individuals must be 21 years of age or older to participate. Cost to participate is $150 per team. Those not interested in participating but who want to support Study Connection can sponsor a letter for $100 or serve as an event sponsor for up to $5,000. Spectators will be allowed to view the event. General admission tickets are available for $20.

To participate, sponsor or attend the event, contact the FWCS Community Programs Department at 467-8810 or e-mail Sharon.Callender@fwcs.k12.in.us. You can also sign up online at www.signmeup.com/80210.

Disney on Ice- March 29 through April 1 at the Coliseum

Make imagination your destination!  Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse on a journey into the magical worlds of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Peter Pan and Lilo & Stitch.  Discover Ariel and Sebastian’s enchanting undersea kingdom; visit the Pride Lands with Simba and Nala; soar through starry skies with Peter Pan and his sassy fairy friend Tinker Bell; and say “aloha” to fun with Lilo and Stitch. You’ll be captivated by the music, beauty and laughter in a journey so magical, you’ll never want to go home. Tickets available through ticketmaster.com.

To watch the episode, visit Indiana’s NewsCenter’s website.