Feature calendars

  • Out & about
    BLACK HISTORY MONTHTUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY “The Unique Contributions of African-Americans in the 21st Century” – Includes workshops, lectures, movies and music; IPFW, 2101 Coliseum Blvd. E.
  • Art
    All weekend – “TRENCH ART: PRODUCTIVE PASTIMES FROM THE DEBRIS OF WAR” – Ends Feb. 26; Fort Wayne Museum of Art, 311 E. Main St.; call for hours and prices, 422-6467 or www.fwmoa.
  • Arts update
    AT THE LIBRARY: •The Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza, will have “Craft Cafe” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.•The Aboite branch, 5630 Coventry Lane, will have “Art for Homeschoolers” at 2 p.m.
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Health

AMERICAN RED CROSS OF NORTHEAST INDIANA FORT WAYNE: Following Health and Safety Community courses at 1212 E. California Road; payment required at least two business days prior; 484-9336, ext. 240, or 1-800-513-2599.

•“Adult, Child and Infant CPR and First Aid,” 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; $55.

•“Adult, Child and Infant CPR Review,” 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday; $35.

•First aid, 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 14; $30.

AMERICAN RED CROSS OF NORTHEAST INDIANA HUNTINGTON: Following Health and Safety Community courses at 354 N. Jefferson St., Huntington; payment required at least two business days prior; 1-800-513-2599, ext. 240.

•“Adult, Child and Infant CPR Review,” 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday; $35.

BLOOD DONATIONS:

•Bloodmobile locations: Riverbend Health Care, 7519 Winchester Road, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday; YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne, 1020 Barr St., 5 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 422-6486 to schedule; Paul Davis Restoration, 3010-1 Butler Ridge Parkway, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, 436-2766 to schedule; Eagles Post 372 Ballroom, 711 W. Second St., Defiance, Ohio, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday; Carroll Road Christian Church Connections Room, 4704 W. Carroll Road, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, 637-7770 to schedule; Glenbrook Dodge, 100 Coliseum Blvd. W., 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, 482-5377 and ask for the cashier to schedule; Glenbrook Hyundai, 4801 Coldwater Road, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, 484-9531 and ask for the receptionist to schedule; Public Safety Academy, 7602 Patriot Crossing, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, 439-8200 to schedule; Grand Wayne Center Harrison Room, 120 W. Jefferson Blvd., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; VFW 6751, 740 E. Line St., Geneva, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2213 Brooklyn Ave., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 12, 432-1523 to schedule; SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church and School in Gallner Hall, 860 Cherry St., Huntington, 7:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Sept. 12.

FRANCINE’S FRIENDS MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY UNIT: For women ages 40 and older; in partnership with Parkview Regional Cancer Center and Breast Diagnostic Center; times vary depending on location; appointments suggested but not required, 483-1847 or 1-800-727-8439, ext. 26540 (walk-in openings available depending on schedule): Trinity English Lutheran Church, 405 W. Wayne St., Wednesday; Minnie’s Diner, 6433 Bluffton Road, Friday.

IMMUNIZATIONS: Two months to age 18, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health immunization clinic, 4813 New Haven Ave., by appointment, 449-7514; $8 per immunization if able to pay, no one turned away for inability to pay; parent or legal guardian must bring child with shot record; Super Shot immunization clinics also at:

•Grabill Missionary Church, 13637 State St., Grabill, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday.

•Parkview Hospital Super Shot Clinic, Children’s Specialty Clinic, Carew Medical Park, 1818 Carew St., Suite 120, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday.

•St. Joseph Hospital Super Shot Clinic, Anthony Medical Center, 5717 S. Anthony Blvd., 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday (Spanish translator available).

•Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 1819 Reservation Drive, 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday.

•Lutheran Hospital Super Shot Clinic, RediMed, 315 E. Cook Road, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

LUTHERAN HOSPITAL

CHILDBIRTH CENTER

: Prenatal classes at

7950 W. Jefferson Blvd., parent education classroom, second floor; pre-registration required, 435-7070 or 435-7274.

•“Big Brother/Big Sister” sibling class, ages 3 to 10 and parents awaiting new baby, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday; (age 2 welcome depending on maturity and understanding of upcoming birth); will familiarize children with hospital and prepare them for parents’ absence; bring doll or stuffed animal; free.

•“Relaxation and More!”, class to prepare expectant mother for labor, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday; free.

NOBLE COUNTY HEALTH FAIR: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Parkview Noble Hospital campus, 401 Sawyer Road, Kendallville; Community Action of Northeast Indiana will provide information on the state-funded health insurance plans available; 423-3546 or www.canihelp.org for information on documents needed for the application process.

PARKVIEW COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER: 11141 Parkview Plaza Drive unless otherwise noted; 266-9166 or nancy.ehmke@parkview.com; call to register.

•“Answers from a Cancer Expert,” 1 to 3 p.m. Fridays; free.

PARKVIEW WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTER: 11123 Parkview Plaza Drive, Suite 200, Parkview North Medical Office Building unless otherwise noted; 672-6500; call to register and for support groups available.

•“Ask the Dietitian,” 3:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday; free; call to schedule.

PUBLIC SAFETY DAY: Featuring free community-wide hands-on CPR training; 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Public Safety Academy, 7602 Patriot Crossing; www.publicsafetyacademy.org or 439-8200 for information.

TAI CHI CLASSES: Sun Seventy-Three Form; 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays for eight weeks beginning Sept. 15 at Fox Island County Park Nature Center, 7324 Yohne Road; $50; 449-3186 or foxisland@allencountyparks.org to register by Friday.

TEEN HEARING SCREENING: Free during September; HearCare Audiology locations in Fort Wayne, Kendallville, Auburn, Decatur and Huntington; 485-1231 or 1-800-552-2333 for information.

Health lists health-related public non-profit activities and events with specific times and locations. Send items two weeks before desired publication date to Health, The Journal Gazette, P.O. Box 88, Fort Wayne, IN 46801-0088; fax, 461-8648; or e-mail jwarden@jg.net.