Classes
EXPUNGEMENT PRESENTATION: A free presentation by local attorney Heidi Fowler explaining Indiana’s expungement law and local resources for legal assistance, is scheduled for 6 to 7 p.m. Aug. 30 at Ivy Tech Community College, 3701 Dean Drive, Tech Center Lecture Hall, Room No. TC1125. For more information, visit www.volunteerfortwayne.org
Events
CAR SHOW, WELLNESS EVENT: Southwest Lutheran Church will host Cars & Caring, a car show with mental health and wellness fair, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 21 at 5120 Homestead Road. Event proceeds will benefit New Mercies Ministries. Register cars in advance for $15 by contacting Mike Greener at 260-403-3947 or mlgreener@aol.com. Dash plaques are available for the first 75 cars. Register for a chance to win door prizes and raise funds for Now Mercies Ministries at the silent auction by calling Jen Robb at 260-494-6153 or emailing jenaldridge27@gmail.com. New this year will be shopping in the Creation Marketplace including handmade crochet & jewelry, homemade lamps, watercolor artists, 2 Chicks & a Cricut and Liddy Kat Jewelry & Clothing among others. Find out more at www.new-mercies.org.
CRUISIN’ WITH THE CANDIDATES: DeKalb County Democratic Party will host Democrats for state offices in the upcoming election to a free event. Cruisin’ with the Candidates will be 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 15 in Courtyard Park, Auburn. For more information, call Suzanne Davis, party chairwoman, at 260-925-2607.
HOLLAND ELEMENTARY LUNCHEON: Towne House Retirement Community will host a luncheon at noon Tuesday in the Carriage Dining Room at the facility. The facility’s residents will present teachers each with a $300 gift card to United Art & Education.
Faith
POWERS CHURCH: A local historic site eight miles east of Angola, north of U.S. 20 on Old Road 1, will host the final service of the season at 7 p.m. Aug. 25. The Little River Chapter of the Sweet Adelines will present a sacred and patriotic program. Mike Hesterman, pastor of The Metz Christian Church, will speak and an ice cream social will follow at Metz Christian Church. A freewill offering will be taken to enable further restoration of the church. For more information, call 260-668-5908.
Fundraisers
FROGAPALOOZA: The Little River Wetlands Project’s fundraiser, Frogapalooza: Wine, Wetlands & Art, will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 15 at Union 12, 7563 Lincoln Way Road, Columbia City. The annual event supports the nonprofit’s restoration, protection and education efforts. Attendees will enjoy fine dining, live music and the chance to bid on unique art pieces. Admission is $100 per person and includes dinner, a drink ticket, access to the wine pull and participation in a small art auction. For tickets and more information, go online to www.lrwp.org/frogapalooza.
GOLF CLASSIC: The Adams Health Foundation will host this 11th annual event Sept. 13 at Wabash Valley Golf Club in Geneva, Indiana. Teams of four can join the tournament for a $400 fee per team, which includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, a vest for each player, nonalcoholic beverages, a cooler bag and a lunch catered by Hummels Meat and More featuring rib-eye sandwiches, brats, or chicken with sides and snacks. The event will feature two flights: the first teeing off at 7:30 a.m. and the second at 1 p.m. Proceeds will benefit high school health care scholarships and community health micro grants, furthering the Adams Health Foundation’s mission to support education and health initiatives within the community. For more information, contact Kim Trombley, the foundation’s executive director, at kim.trombley@adamshealthnetwork.org or 260-724-2145, ext. 13062.
Health
BLOOD DONATION: The American Red Cross is urging donors to give blood or platelets now to reinforce the blood supply as much as possible before the summer winds down. Type O blood donors and those giving platelets are especially needed to help keep hospital shelves stocked through August. As a thank you, those who give in August will receive a $20 Amazon.com gift card by email. Go online to RedCrossBlood.org/Help for details. Book a donation appointment by calling 1-800-RED CROSS or going online to RedCrossBlood.org.
Library
LAGRANGE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM: Several classes and evAents are planned for August. They include Oculus VR, Nintendo Switch, Wii at the LaGrange branch from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays for youth of various ages. Preschool Story Time for children up to age 5, with a farm animals theme, will be held at different times at the LaGrange, Shipshewana and Topeka branches. Teen Dungeons & Dragons will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. the second Monday each month at the LaGrange branch. Patchwork Trails, which combines exercise and fun, will be offered at 6 p.m. Aug. 20. For more details, go online to www.lagrange.lib.in.us or call 260-463-2841.
Organizations
TURNSTONE CENTER: The nonprofit has received $10,000 from the KFC Foundation’s Kentucky Fried Wishes grant program. The funds will fund updates for safety, accessibility and other enhancements to the outdoor environment of Kimbrough Early Learning Center, which serves children ages 2 to 5. This year, the KFC Foundation will fund $1 million in Kentucky Fried Wishes to 100 nonprofits nationwide.
COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION NETWORK: Fort Wayne’s Rita’s Italian Ice and Frozen Custard franchisees, the Casini Family, presented a $1,000 donation to the organization. A news release said the donation will help to ease the burden of transportation that many people face daily.
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