Newsletter Date: October 23, 2014    |    Newsletter Issue 244

Join us for Last Saturdays in October!
 


There is plenty to do during this month's Last Saturdays!

 

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Discover Downtown
Riverfront Development Video


Find out the latest about Riverfront Development in Downtown Fort Wayne with the newest edition of Discover Downtown!

 
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Well-o-ween 
Downtown Costume Ball


When: October 25

Where: Freemason's Hall

 
Get ready for the Well-o-ween Costume Ball this Saturday from 7pm - 11pm at Freemason's Hall! The ball is for ages 21 and over. 

 

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Fright Night Photos
View our Entire Album Online


We had a great turnout for Fright Night 2014. Thank you to everyone that came out and enjoyed the Zombie Walk with us! We have a full album of photos from the day.
 

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Downtown RediMed
New Clinic Opens


 

The Downtown RediMed, found on the first floor of the Anthony Wayne Building, 203 E. Berry St., includes three exam rooms and a procedure room. Radiology, lab services and lower acuity procedures will be available on-site. The Downtown RediMed has led to the creation of 10 new healthcare jobs. 


TJ Nowak Supply
Open House is Today

 


Offering welding, fire protection, and safety. Bring your family and friend for activities, prizes, and discounts!
 

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Sip, Savor, & Select

Vintage Wine Tasting



When: November 20

Where: Embassy Theatre

There will be a variety of wines to taste including Frances Ford Coppola, Banfi Vintners, Serhesio Family and more. Wines will be available for purchase to take home!

 
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Jazz Cabaret at LaSalle
Direct from Paris


When: October 24, 25, & 31

Where: LaSalle Bed and Breakfast Inn

 

Standout performer with Claude Bolling, Dizzy Gillespie and others. Includes accomplished jazz artist Chris Rutkowski on the piano. Come out and enjoy some American Jazz Standards, French Jazz, & World Jazz!

 
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Heather Headley Event
FW Youtheatre's Fundraiser

When: November 8

Where: Grand Wayne Center

 
The evening of song and conversation includes cocktail buffet, beer, and wine. The audience will get an opportunity to ask questions and have their picture taken with Tony & Grammy Award winning, Broadway star, and Northrop High School alum, Heather Headley. 

 
 
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Commercial Fa�ade Grant
Applications Now Available


Applications for the next round of the City's Commercial Fa�ade Grant program are now available online. The program was introduced seven years ago by Mayor Tom Henry and provides local businesses the opportunity to apply for matching grants to improve the exteriors of their buildings.

 

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Celebrate First Responders


When: October 25

Where: First Presbyterian Gallery

Artist John Kiernan traded in his badge for a paintbrush. He continues to honor his comrades in law enforcement, firefighting, and emergency services. Watch the painter, John Kiernan, do a demonstration of marbling and wood-graining from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. and stay to celebrate the service of our local first responders from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.


Northeast Indiana Survey

Win iPad, Flights, & More!

 


 

If you missed the public workshops for the Our Story Project held in your county this past month, here's another chance to have your voice heard. Your input in the online workshop will help shape how our region is marketed by economic developers, chambers and tourism agencies from all 10 counties in Northeast Indiana. More than 500 people have weighed in, but we want more input! That's why we developed an online version of the workshop.

 

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Grandparent Discount
Botanical Conservatory


 

In response to many requests from the community, the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory announces a new category to its membership program that lets grandparents bring all their grandchildren to the gardens for no additional admission fees.


 

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Downtown Gateway Feature

Redeem Halloween 2014


 

When: October 31

Where: Broadway Christian Church


Festivities will include family-friendly activities, a chili cook-off, food for purchase, candy, games, prizes and more! 

This event is open to the public. They have requested that costumes not be worn by attendees.
 



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