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USE THRU 2/21

THE 4-H AEROSPACE CLUB WILL HOLD THEIR FIRST MEETING OF THE YEAR ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21^ST, AT GOSHEN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AT 7PM.  CURRENT & NEW 4-H MEMBERS, GRADES 3 THRU 12 ARE INVITED TO ATTEND.  FUTURE MEETINGS WILL BE HELD ON THE THIRD TUESDAY EACH MONTH AT THE GOSHEN AIRPORT.  FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 574-971-4221.

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USE THRU 2/22

The Maumee Valley Rail Road Club, Inc., a not for profit organization, will be sponsoring a Model Railroad Show & Swap on Saturday, February 22, 2012, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at Coliseum Bingo, 911 W. Washington Center Rd. Fort Wayne, IN, (260) 490-9999.  A flyer describing the show, including a map, is enclosed.  Admission is $4.00 for Adults.  Families are $6.00.  Children, 12 and under, are free.  We will have dozens of tables of model railroad bargains, at least two operating model railroad layouts, and a special area:  “Hands on Trains – For kids Of All Ages.”  The public is welcome and invited.  This notice is sent by Richard Insley, 2724 N. Highlands Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46808.  For additional information call 260-482-2203 leave message or e-mail mvrrc.ri@gmail.com.

This is our 17^th year of hosting these events.  The MVRRC is comprised of local area residents from NE Indiana & NW Ohio who are all members of the National Model Railroad Association.  One of our club’s goals is to promote the hobby of model railroading.  We also volunteer our time to participate in other area model railroad events, including:   the Festival of Trains at Science Central last November and The Railroad Heritage Weekend in Van Wert, Ohio last July.

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USE THRU 2/25

MORRIS CHAPEL’S ANNUAL SOUP SUPPER WILL BE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25^TH, 4 TO 7PM.  ENJOY CLAM CHOWDER, CHILI, CHICKEN NOODLE & MUSHROOM SOUP.  THERES NO ADMISSION CHARGE BUT DONATIONS ACCEPTED .   THE CHURCH IS AT 575 EAST & 150 NORTH.

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USE THRU 2/25

A pre-school / daycare fair takes place at the Warsaw Community Public Library, on Saturday, February 25, 1:00 to 3:00 PM in room AB where you can get important information from various facilities, meet directors, teachers and caregivers..  For more information call 267-6011.

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USE THRU 2/25

The next Tippecanoe Audubon Society field trip will be to   Kokiwanee Preserve, near Lagro on Saturday, February 25 at 9 a.m.

Bald eagles often congregate in the area around the Salamonie Reservoir. Those taking part in the field trip will be look for them in the area downstream from the dam. For more information, please contact Dave Hicks  at  260-982-2471  or djhicks@manchester.edu. Or google Kokiwanee Preserve.

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USE THRU 2/28

WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY PTO WILL HAVE A FUNDRAISER TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21^ST FROM 5 TO 8 PM AT CULVER’S RESTURANT IN WARSAW.  10% OF SALES INCLUDING DRIVE-THRU ORDERS WILL GO TO THE PTO.

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USE THRU 2/28

The next Tippecanoe Audubon Society Meeting will be Tuesday, February 28, 7:30 p.m.at the Manchester College Union in the Hoff Room.

Mark Weldon, Animal Curator of the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, will speak. Enjoy a fascinating presentation on the natural history of Sandhill Cranes.

For more information, please contact Dave Hicks  at  260-982-2471  or djhicks@manchester.edu.

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USE THRU 3/10

AMERICAN LEGION POST 49 WILL HOST AN ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SPAGHETTI DINNER ON SATURDAY, MARCH 10^TH, 4 TO 8PM.  THE POST IS AT 301 SOUTH BUFFALO STREET IN WARSAW.  PROCEEDS WILL HELP COVER MEDICAL & LIVING EXPENSES OF KATHY SNELL AS SHE BATTLES STAGE 4 BREAST CANCER.  ALSO A SILENT AUCTION & PRIZES.

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USE THRU 3/21

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH IN COLUMBIA CITY WILL SERVE A “SHROVE  TUESDAY” TENDERLOIN DINNER ON TUESDAY, MARCH 21st, 4 TO 7PM AT THE CHURCH, 204 NORTH MAIN STREET IN COLIMBIA CITY.

ADULTS, $8.50.  CHILDREN, 6 TO 12, $4.00.  5 AND UNDER, FREE.  THIS IS A CHOLESTEROL-FREE MEAL.  SHROVE C+TUESDAY, THE DAY BEFORE ASH WEDNESDAY, IS ALSO CALLED “FAT TUESDAY” OR “MARDI GRAS“.

PROCEEDS WILL GO TO FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR CHURCH ACTIVITIES AND OUTREACH.

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