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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
The journey to end cancer starts with a single step. The American Cancer Society invites you to take that step with us by joining the global Relay For Life movement. When you walk to end cancer at a Relay event, it's your opportunity to not only honor cancer survivors and remember loved ones lost, but also to raise awareness about what we can do to stay well from cancer and raise money to help fuel the world's largest walk to end cancer. For more information regarding relay for life visit www.relayforlife.org.
PURPLE IRIS FOUNDATION
Plant Hope for Pancreatic Cancer. Follow Purple Iris Foundation on facebook and twitter. For more information on how to get involved in the community and beyond call 1 855-259-4747 (IRIS). Or visit their website at purpleirisfoundation.com.
YWCA NORTHEAST INDIANA
Join the YWCA as they take a Stand Against Racism! Learn how to become a participating site or sponsor by visiting the website www.standagainstracism.org/become_participating_site.
May 2013
DESTINY FAMILY JAM 2013
The Destiny Family of Faith in Kendallville is holding their 1st annual "Destiny Family Jam" on May 31st through June 2nd at the Noble County Saddle Club in Albion. There will be live Christian music from local bands, tons of games and activities for all ages. There will be Youth Group activities for teens, campfire fellowship, and lots of food. OPEN TO ALL!!! Spread the word! Stay for a few hours or all weekend! BYOT (Bring Your Own Tent – Camping is Primitive Style). Restrooms, running water & showers on-site campfires allowed. For more information, contact Angie Blevins 260-239-2636.
PRECIOUS BLOOD FUN FEST
Most Precious Blood Fun Fest is from May 31st-June1st. There will be Games, Food, Beer Tent, Freak Brothers Band, Bingo and much more . The event is at Barthold St in Fort Wayne, IN. For more information call 260-410-5621 or email dwestrick@gmail.com.
June 2013
ABATE- 24th ANNUAL MAYOR'S RIDE WITH 106.7 THE FAN
On Sunday June 2nd ABATE of Indiana will be having their 24th Annual Mayor’s Ride. The location is from K-Mart Plaza Southtown-7530 S. Anthony Blvd., in Fort Wayne, IN to Downtown Decatur Plaza in Decatur, IN Ride Registration is from 9-11am. Ride Departure is at 11am. The show starts at 1pm at Downtown Decatur Courthouse. There will be Food available for an Additional fee. Music on the square, Motorcycle freestyle show provided by Borne Freestyle Entertainment. Freestyle show sponsored by Hyosung Motors. For more information be visit http://bornefreestyle.com/abate-of-indiana-mayors-ride-june-2/
VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN AND ADULTS UNITE AT FORT WAYNE 5K VISIONWALK
On Saturday, June 8, 2013 join hundreds in the fight against blindness at the Fort Wayne Vision Walk, the national signature fundraising event of the Foundation Fighting Blindness. Registration: 8:30 a.m. | Walk Starts: 10:00 a.m. Headwaters Park – German fest Grounds. The address is 333 South Clinton Street Fort Wayne, IN 46802.
Since 2006, the program has raised over $26 million to fund sight-saving research for retinal diseases including retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration and Usher syndrome, which collectively affect more than 10 million Americans.
People are invited to form teams or walk independently at the free, family-friendly event, which will also include activities for children, refreshments, face painting, entertainment and more. To participate or support the Vision Walk, visit www.FightBlindness.org/FtWayneVisionWalk.
For more information please contact: Rachel Ray, 847-680-0100, RRay@FightBlindness.org
CHRISTOPHER HENSLEY
On June 14th and 15th “Ashland Day’s” Festival Presents “Unity in the Community”. Come on down to downtown LaFontaine, Indiana. We will have events for all ages. There will be live entertainment from the local favorites, a town-wide rummage sale and different tournaments and contests. Including the BBQ cook off with ribs, chicken, and burgers. For more information about this event please email lafontainefestival@gmail.com or call 260-330-2534. Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/LaFontaine-Festival/339330783114
UNITED KENNEL CLUB PREMIER™ DOG SHOW SPONSORED BY PURINA® DISCOVER KALAMAZOO
On June 14th through the 16th from 8am to 4pm each day the 2693439020 Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds will be having their United Kennel Club Premier Dog Show. Admission is $5 per car/day or $10 for weekend pass. PREMIER is an international competition featuring dog and owner teams competing in events such as Obedience, Agility, Lure Coursing, Dock Jumping more! For more information call 269-343-9020 or visit them online at www.ukcdogs.com.