Fort Wayne, IN

Not exactly Ft. Wayne, but close.

2010-10-04T10:42:11Z

Kendallville is having a Zombie Walk food drive on October 30th; walk starts at 4 behind the American Legion on South Main Street. Put on your best zombie limp and bring a non-perishable food item.

Here's the event page:
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/event.php?eid=156732807680933

fort_wayne @ 2010-03-30T07:31:00

2010-03-30T11:31:13Z

Can anyone recommend a jeweler who would give me a fair price on an old Swiss watch?

fort_wayne @ 2009-11-20T14:53:00

2009-11-20T19:53:53Z

Is anyone maintaining what used to be the YWCA pool at that campus on Wells? Is it open to the public?

Exercise trails

2009-11-07T19:42:38Z

Do any of the parks in Fort Wayne still have exercise trails in a decent state of repair? You know, like, pull-up bars and stuff...

fort_wayne @ 2009-10-22T08:35:00

2009-10-22T12:36:41Z

hey, i am looking for a book shelf. does anyone have one they are looking to get rid of?

another shot in the dark, but i am also looking for a dehumidifier.

fort_wayne @ 2009-10-15T23:56:00

2009-10-16T03:56:26Z

This tree on Lake Avenue (in Lakeside) doesn't quite look like this yet - but it's close and it will look just like this any day now. It's Tammy's favorite autumn site when she comes back to visit and I can see why.

You really need to head down Lake Avenue (west from North Anthony, between Delta Blvd. and California Avenue) and check it out - you can't miss it!

In Nomine Paranormal Research

2009-10-13T02:51:38Z

Several members of In Nomine Paranormal Research will be giving a lecture on the I.P.F.W campus October 13th. The cost is only 1 can of food per individual ar 3 cans per family. Food collected at the door will be donated to the Community Harvest food Bank. This lecture will be based on field research and the tools used while investigating the paranormal. Join Special Guest Andrew Beckham as he delivers a one hour presentation that is sure to keep on the edge of your seat. Two one hour presentations with a break in between and a meet and greet immediately following. Stop by and talk to In Nomine Paranormal Research of Fort Wayne, IN and be sure to stop by Andrew's booth and check out his new line of apparel.

Host: The Spiritual and Pagan Student Alliance of I.P.F.W

Location: Neff Auditorium / I.P.F.W campus Fort Wayne, In

Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Cost: 1 can of food per individual or 2 cans for a family.

In Nomine paranormal research will be taking donations for the family on Laura VanNiekerk at their booth. Stop by the booths and ask any questions you may have and take some photo's with the team!!

(x-posted to the IPFW Community)

The Return Of The Bunny - He's More Rabid Than Ever...

2009-10-05T21:00:40Z

I know that probably no one is going to see this because it has literally been over a year since I posted anything, but it's worth the effort.

I am starting a literary blog on LJ, and it is only for invited friends. It will contain the ongoing content of a large historical fiction project I've been working on for almost two years.

If anyone on my friends list, or from any community who has read anything of mine they liked in the past, just reply to this post and let me know if you'd like access to the Literary Journal. It is untitled yet, but within the day, the page, and its title, will be up for all to start checking out. So, if you're interested, let me know so I can add you to the allowed readers list.

I hope to see many of you old familiar friends, and plenty of new ones!

fort_wayne @ 2009-09-28T22:15:00

2009-09-29T02:16:07Z

I took the "two birds with one stone" approach this past week and headed down to the Dash-In one evening to check out the revamped downtown restaurant that Dustin Vice and his co-investors have taken over management of and to also attend a "meet-n-greet" with Joe Zimmerman, a photographer/artist who I've known for several years and just recently purchased a contemplative piece from:

The Dash-In at night is less frenzied than it is during urban lunchtime and design changes, specifically to the large, rear room, have eliminated a harsh, stark environment and have created a subtle, more welcoming atmosphere. Dustin is encouraged by the evening crowd and is optimistic that the Dash, which hasn't been open in the evenings for years, will benefit from a renewed interest in downtown Fort Wayne. If I lived downtown, I would probably be there a lot; it's atmosphere is conducive to conversations over coffee or beer and as Dustin will quickly -and proudly- point out, there's great food to be had there in the evenings, now!

There's interesting art there, also. In a style similar to Henry's monthly gallery displays, the walls were the stage for some definite 'conversation piece' works. This included Joe's work, which I might add, was selling at an appreciated pace.

Food, drink, music, art, words. Reliable ingredients for a good evening's recipe. You need to visit, or re-visit, The Dash-In. It's like an old friend in a new fall sweater.

Please help the Dearborn County shelter dogs!!

2009-04-30T01:27:56Z

Time is running out for cherry....whistle.....cricket.... and dozens of dogs in Dearborn County.

"We're so over crowed right now...we're at the point here, where somebody's going to have to be going," says Dearborn county animal shelter officer Lisa Harrison.

They need your help, and without it these big eyes and wagging tails will be gone forever...put to sleep. And shelter director Ann Averill says that's not what she wants.

"We really don't want to euthanize any of them if we can help it," Averill says.

But soon that won't be a choice and even this week some have already been put down. Recently the shelter saw a 30 percent increase in the dog population. Some picked up on the side of the road...others simply left outside.

"We find them tied to the trailer and just roaming around outside the shelter. Our numbers are defiantly up," Averill says

A new addition to the shelter is Venus. She is a yellow lab mix and was recently abandoned and needs a great home. "She is an excellent dog, she makes a great pet for any family, she seems to like kids...she's house broken," Harrison says

The process is fun and even easy on the wallet.

Adoption fees are just forty dollars. If the dog is not spayed or neutered, the shelter will pay for the procedure at one of the local veterinarians. Another perk, the shelter is running a special where they'll give you a brand new leader leash. You can even bring in your other pets for a meet and greet.

The shelter is also in need of all donations, including dog and cat food, litter, hay or straw for bedding and cash donations to help with medical expenses.

The Dearborn County Animal Shelter is located at 11681 County Farm Road, Aurora, Indiana 47001 or you can visit the website at http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/IN186.html

fort_wayne @ 2009-04-04T21:28:00

2009-04-05T01:28:11Z

Fort Wayne native Zack Klein has designed a reusable cotton tote bag with a green Indiana printed on it.

"Each is screen-printed by hand, so they're unique and quirky." - ZK

The totes are 100% unbleached cotton canvas and measure 14" wide and 16" tall. Most laptops fit inside easily. "Oh, they're washable too, but will fade a little bit over time. Actually, I like them better as they get older."

$8 - shipping included. Go green. Go Indiana.

I see trees of green........ red roses too
I see em bloom..... for me and for you
And I think to myself.... what a wonderful world.

Any Go players in town?

2009-04-01T00:25:12Z

I'd like to play a game or two, any takers?

Aggravated by a near miss on the road.

2009-03-13T00:22:38Z

Apparently there is a service in Fort Wayne called Bar-B-Cutie. I only know this because their van almost ran into me. It would have hit me if I wouldn’t of slammed on my breaks at the last moment.
Since their number and website where plastered over the back of the van, I decided to call them. Surely the manager would want to know that they have a dangerous driver.
First, what happened? I was driving Washington center in the lane to turn on coldwater. (Right past the Wal-Mart entrance.) The van came out of the Arby’s parking lot and crossed 4 lanes stopping a few feet from my car. My girlfriend yelled and I slammed on my breaks. Luckily I didn’t hit the van.
What did they say when I called? The lady on the phone told me that the driver does not represent the company. She asked me what I would like her to do. I told her to tell the manager. She then responded that the driver was the manager.
So here I am. The manager drives recklessly and the company doesn’t care. I’m never going to use a service that behaves in this way and I’m recommending that everyone else avoid them as well.

Old Burgerjoint on Coliseum?

2009-03-12T22:58:32Z

Hubby is looking for the name of an old burger place that was on Coliseum around Sherman. It was there in the late 80s and was in the funky building with 2 drive thrus. He thinks it began with an "L" and the hamburgers they had were really sloppy. Anyone have an idea what the name was?

Hello everyone

2009-02-26T01:45:08Z

I'm under house arrest in Indiana, USA. The internet is my only way of talking to people. I am a lifecaster, and broadcast my webcam as often as I can on Justin.TV:
http://www.justin.tv/buckthesystem
As you can imagine, I miss interaction with people, so please add me or come for a chat in my channel on JTV, anytime i am on
Jesse

fort_wayne @ 2008-12-23T08:15:00

2008-12-23T13:19:01Z

if anyone can point me in the right direction....
im trying to find a rental home for my family; husband, myself, and 3 daughters. also have a boxer, who is 5. well trained etc.
We want to find a home in between ft. wayne and Huntington Indiana. prefer being closer to huntington as we are moving up there to take care of a family member of mine who lives in Huntington. Mine and my husbands jobs are transfering to ft.wayne.
i cannot find shite online about huntington. not even a number to call for a property manager.
i might just suck at google right now but im starting to think there is just nothing available.
We do want a site that has photos on it, or a number to call or something ? anything?
i know nothnig about ft. wayne either, so any areas i should avoid or look for would be good information for me. any info would be nice actually.
we are planning on moving in early to mid jan, and looking for a 3 bedroom at least home.
have a budget of 900 ish but the cheaper the better.
thank you in advance

Hey

2008-11-25T20:27:16Z

So I recently stopped drinking. I am trying to find things to do what don't involve liquor. anyone out there have any good ideas? anyone wanna chill?

i am also looking for a roommate, but I don't think that this is the place to search for one.

fort_wayne @ 2008-11-25T00:25:00

2008-11-25T05:26:10Z

The Festival of Gingerbread (11/28-12-14) will feature many unique displays this year, including one that my friend Bill worked on (along with his colleagues at Grinsfelder Associates Architects):

Their gingerbread version of the Headwaters Park landmark joins 105 creative displays in the 23rd annual event which serves as a fundraiser for the History Center.

Go! Enjoy! Admire! Enhale! Just don't eat!

Follow Me - I Know The Way

2008-11-20T01:17:44Z

I have been silent for awhile. Now I’m back, and am bringing with me a whole new blog. If you ever found anything I’ve written in the past even mildly interesting, then I would be happy to have you follow me to the new blog:

www.dolenteringenium.wordpress.com

I hope you make the trip.

This is the only time I will post on LJ again, and obviously the last time I x-post anything. The new blog will be daily as much as possible, so I'd love to see all of you regularly.

fort_wayne @ 2008-10-22T23:02:00

2008-10-23T03:03:03Z

The Embassy Theatre has a Downtown Fort Wayne Fright Night horror film classic scheduled for October 25 at 7PM - Nosferatu.

The silent film will feature Dennis James on the Grande Page pipe organ.

Nosferatu was originally a Dracula rip-off, an unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel that resulted in a successful copyright infringement law suit after which all copies of the film were ordered destroyed. The decree came a little late as the film had already been distributed around the world. Now in the public doman, Nosferatu, is considered a horror film classic and makes a fitting compliment to other Halloween festivities being offered in Fort Wayne this fall.

Just a word of warning, though, this vampire is nowhere near the classy (albeit deadly) representation that Bela Lugosi successfully stereotyped in his 1931 film. Nosferatu takes vampires to a new, rodent-like low. But hey, it's still fun and with James on the pipe organ, it should make for a unique seasonal experience.

Nosferatu
The Embassy Theatre
Saturday, October 25 at 7PM
$7 adults, $4 students

Half Price Books

2008-10-21T21:19:58Z

I just checked Half Price Books website and it looks like they are opening a store here in Fort Wayne!

http://www.halfpricebooks.com/102.html

I wonder when it will open?

Now only if we could get a Trader Joe's.

fort_wayne @ 2008-10-19T01:02:00

2008-10-19T05:02:51Z

This tree in Lakeside is always one of my fall favorites.

While Tammy was visiting, she wanted to get a few autumn tree shots, so I introduced her to Fire Tree. She was just as amazed as I was!

New structure?

2008-10-15T02:36:10Z

On the way home today I saw 2 white poles on the west edge of IPFW, east of the river?

Is something being built there? What?

fort_wayne @ 2008-10-03T00:23:00

2008-10-03T04:23:45Z

The Cinema Center is celebrating Fort Wayne native Carole Lombard's 100th birthday Monday evening. The birthday party starts at 6pm and will include cake, popcorn, a toast to Carole Lombard, and a 7pm screening of "My Man Godfrey," a film that garnered Lombard an Oscar nomination for Best Actress - and it's all free!

Prof. Wes Gehring, of Ball State University, is the author of many books on early Hollywood and an expert on 1930's film. He will introduce "My Man Godfrey" with a presentation entitled, "Carole Lombard: The Hoosier Tornado," after his biography of the same name. The audience will be encouraged to interact with members of the panel that will convene about the film at its conclusion.

"I think if Lombard were around today, she would be a contemporary feminist using her popularity to push certain causes. She did this to sell war bonds. She was very patriotic and believed in America." - Wes Gehring

I don't know ... as feisty and profane as Lombard was, I think if she were around today, she'd probably be saying something more along the lines of, "Leave the hell alone, I'm an old woman who's only here for the freakin' cake!"

Happy birthday, Mrs. Gable!

On the silver screen
Ride off in the sunset with me
The curtains would close and the credits would roll
On the silver screen

What If God Was Cooler Than The Preacher?

2008-09-21T17:57:10Z

Today, I went to church, the way I do most Sundays. I am not your typical Bible thumping home schooled whackjob, but I do get a bit f spiritual support somehow from the ritual. It is often more aggravating than helpful, though. Today was one of those really aggravating ones where I wished the Hand of God would stretch down, rip off the roof of our pristine little church building and start flicking the parishioners over the next county like a child flicks popcorn into the front row at a bad movie.

It didn't happen, but I continue to have hope ;)

http://wanderinghome.wordpress.com/2008/09/21/god-are-you-there-its-me-the-evil-traumatized-child/