Newsletter Date: March 20, 2015    |    Newsletter Issue 265


Clean & Green Returns!
Help us keep Downtown clean after a long winter


Our next Clean & Green volunteer event will be held on Saturday, April 11 from 10am - 2pm! 

We will be staging our event from the parking lot of the  USF Performing Arts Center . IPFW's Big Event volunteers will join us for a great day of Downtown service. Litter and debris collection will take place throughout the western region of the District. Pranayoga will offer a free yoga class to all involved at 3 p.m. following the event!


Click here for more info!

 


Like us on Facebook
      Follow us on Twitter      View our videos on YouTube


Puttin' on the Ritz
Fort Wayne Museum of Art


In the beautiful Fort Wayne Museum of Art, e
njoy live music from Chris Worth and Company

with gourmet edibles and complimentary beer and wine. There will be a cash bar available, a live and silent auction. Black tie optional.

 
Click here for more info!

Embassy Construction
Plans to Expand Move Forward



Plans to sell an alley on the west side of the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory to the Embassy Theatre can now move forward.

 
Click here for more info!

Parkview Cookin' Men
100 Local Men Don Chef Hats


 
 
Parkview Foundation's Cookin' Men is a premier annual event that gives you the opportunity to enjoy extraordinary food and spirits prepared by over 100 local men who don chef hats for the evening in support of women's health. You can expect good times as you help us raise support for Parkview's Breast Cancer Screening Fund.


Click here for more info!

Empower Her World
Fashion and Culture


Join them on April 15 for a fundraising event for CWOW's business training and creative marketing solutions for women around the world seeking to rise out of extreme poverty, human trafficking or disaster situations. 
 

Last Saturdays

Enjoy Downtown in March

 



Every month on the Last Saturday, Downtown Fort Wayne offers a wide variety of activities. The goal for the Cultural District is to attract visitors Downtown to experience diverse social, arts, and cultural opportunities. There are events for every age and interest. 


 Click here for more info!

Fort Wayne's First Irish Fest
Irish Fest At Headwaters Park

 
 

We're about to have Fort Wayne's first annual Irish Fest on May 9. The party goes until midnight at the Lincoln Pavilion, and it's going to be an all-ages event, with everything from games for kids to beer pong for young adults.

 


LMB Massage and Wellness promotes healing though therapeutic massage and aromatherapy by bringing harmony and balance back to body and mind. With several sessions to choose from, whether it's from the Break Time menu or a full body massage, you'll leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. A 45 Minute Intro Massage at $40 is also available to new clients.

Click here for more info!
Enjoy Downtown Dining

 

 

With the return of warmer weather to Downtown Fort Wayne, take advantage of everything that we have to offer. With new bikes racks and dining options available in the last year, there is a lot to explore. View our full dining list at the link below.

 

DBC on Access Fort Wayne

Social Media 101 Debuts

 

 

We are pleased to announce that The Downtown Improvement District's monthly business informational meeting, The Downtown Business Club, is now running as a television program on Access Fort Wayne.  Our first show aired on February 24th at 8 p.m. and is a valuable presentation on Social Media 101 by Stephen J. Bailey, Owner of Detailed Web Design. If you missed the show we have uploaded it to our YouTube channel for review at the link below. Future shows will air twice a month on the second and fourth Tuesday at 8 p.m. on Comcast 55 and Verizon Fios 25.

 

Click here for more info!


 

Connolly's Do It Best Hardware knows you have a lot of options when shopping for your hardware and home improvement needs in Fort Wayne. With over 30 years in the community, they are dedicated to making your shopping experience great.


 


 

GET CONNECTED: Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Visit our blog
Did we miss you this week? Due to a large demand and limited space, sometimes we can't fit each request into our newsletter.
If you would like to see your story in our newsletter or social media, please kindly contact us at [email protected].

All requests need to be received by Tuesday at 6 p.m. to be considered for the next issue.

Want more? These downtown institutions serve as great community resources, both for information and entertainment!