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Published: October 24, 2011 3:00 a.m.

COMMUNITY UPDATE

Fort Wayne –

Classes

NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTION: Classes cover culinary, financial, sewing, computer and smartphone topics. To register or for information on times, locations and cost, call 467-1075 or go to www.neighborhood-connection.org.

Lectures/forums

UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS: Wood type and letterpress lecture, presented by Jim Moran; 7:30 p.m. Thursday; North Campus Auditorium; free; 399-7700, ext. 8001.

Dance lessons

BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS:

•8 to 10 p.m. Fridays, group lesson and open party; American Style Ballroom, 6041 N. Clinton St., $5; 480-7070.

•7 p.m. Thursdays, The Dance Company, 14625 Lima Road; for price information, go to www.dancecompany.us.

COUNTRY/LINE-DANCE LESSONS:

•With Pam and Eagle; beginner and intermediate levels, 6 p.m. Thursdays; Neon Armadillo, 6040 Lima Road; practice dancing afterward; partners not required but welcome; $5 per session; 490-5060.

SWING LESSONS:

•8:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 9; American Style Ballroom, 6041 N. Clinton St.; $40 for four weeks; to register, 480-7070.

Library

Contact Allen County Public Library, 421-1200 or www.acpl.lib.in.us, for information on activities or branches not listed.

MAIN LIBRARY: “Storytime for Preschools, Daycares and Other Groups,” 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Children’s Services, registration required; “Science Explorers,” 2 p.m. Tuesday in Children’s Services; “Smart Start Storytime,” preschoolers ages 3 to 6, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Children’s Services; “Game Nights,” 7 p.m. Wednesdays; “Paws to Read,” read to trained dogs, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays in Children’s Services; “Babies and Books,” infants to 18 months and parents/caregivers, 10 a.m. Fridays in Children’s Services; “Toddler Storytime,” stories, activities, ages 18 months to 3 years and parents/caregivers, 10:30 and 11 a.m. Fridays; 900 Library Plaza, 421-1200.

ABOITE BRANCH: “Born to Read Babies and Books,” plus games, infants to age 24 months and adult, 10:30 a.m. Mondays; “Smart Start Storytime,” ages 3 to 5 and adult, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; “Baby Steps Toddler Time,” plus games, age 2 and adult, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; “Adult Book Group,” 2 p.m. Wednesday; 5630 Coventry Lane; 421-1310.

DUPONT BRANCH: “Born to Read Storytime,” 10:30 a.m. Mondays; “Smart Start Storytime,” ages 3 to 5 and adult, 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 a.m. Thursdays; “Classics Adult Book Group,” 7 p.m. Tuesday; “Homeschoolers Lego Club,” 1 p.m. Wednesdays; “Paws to Read,” read to trained dogs, 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays; “Baby Steps Storytime,” 10:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Thursdays; 536 E. Dupont Road; 421-1315.

GEORGETOWN BRANCH: “Born to Read Babies and Books Storytime,” plus puppets, 10:15 and 11 a.m. Mondays; Family Fun Night: Camp In,” 7 p.m. today; “Baby Steps: Toddler Time Storytime,” plus puppets and games, ages 2 and 3 and caregivers, 10:15 and 11 a.m. Tuesdays; “Lego Club,” 3:30 p.m. Wednesday; “Smart Start Storytime,” preschoolers, 10:15 and 11 a.m. Thursdays; “Teen Thursday: Halloween Party,” 3:30 p.m. Thursday; Georgetown Square, 6600 E. State Blvd.; 421-1320.

GRABILL BRANCH: “Born to Read,” infants and caregivers, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; “Smart Start Storytime,” preschoolers and adult, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; “Lego Club,” 3:30 p.m. Wednesday; 13521 State St., Grabill; 421-1325.

HESSEN CASSEL BRANCH: “Social Science Sleuths,” featuring “Elections, Messy but Necessary,” 10:30 a.m. today; “Tuesdays with Stories,” 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays; “Smart Start Storytime,” ages 3 to 5 and adult, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; “Wednesdays at 3:30: Amazing Animals, Spiders,” 3:30 p.m. Wednesday; 3030 E. Paulding Road; 421-1330.

LITTLE TURTLE BRANCH: “Storytime for Preschoolers: Bath Time,” 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; “Scary Stuff,” 3:30 p.m. today; “Paws to Read,” read to trained dogs, 6 p.m. Mondays; 2201 Sherman Blvd.; 421-1335.

NEW HAVEN BRANCH: “Smart Start Storytime: H is for Halloween Party Fun,” ages 3 to 5 and adult, 10:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; “Too Fun Tuesday: Halloween Bingo,” 3:30 p.m. Tuesday; “Babies and Books,” infants to 18 months and parents/caregivers, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays; “Teen Thursdays: Sharpie Tie Dye,” 3:30 p.m. Thursday; 648 Green St., New Haven; 421-1345.

PONTIAC BRANCH: “Teen Café,” 4 p.m. Tuesdays; “Paws to Read,” read to trained dog, 5 p.m. Thursdays; “Wacky Wednesday,” 4 p.m. Wednesday; “Smart Start Storytime,” preschoolers and caregivers, 10:30 a.m. Fridays; “Fall Festival,” 4 p.m. Friday; 2215 Hanna St.; 421-1350.

SHAWNEE BRANCH: “Game Gobblers,” 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays; “Born to Read Storytime,” infants and toddlers, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays; “Smart Start Storytime,” plus literacy-building game or activity, older children, 11 a.m. Thursdays; 5600 Noll Ave.; 421-1355.

TECUMSEH BRANCH: “Girls Read,” 4 p.m. today; “Paws to Read,” read to trained dog, 6:30 p.m. Mondays; “Smart Start Storytime,” also early literacy games and crafts, preschoolers, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; “Pokemon Club,” 4 p.m. Tuesday, all abilities, newer players can borrow deck and learn game; “YA Day for Teens,” 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays; “Wondertots,” stories, rhythm and movement, ages 1 to 3 and caregivers, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays; 1411 E. State Blvd.; 421-1360.

WAYNEDALE BRANCH: “Smart Start Storytime,” ages 3 to 5 and caregivers, 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; “Born to Read Storytime,” infants to age 2 and caregivers, 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays; “Lego Club,” 3:30 p.m. Wednesday; 2200 Lower Huntington Road; 421-1365.

WOODBURN BRANCH: “Young Adults Scary Story Contest,” 7 p.m. Thursday; “Smart Start Storytime,” plus crafts, 10:30 a.m. Fridays; 4701 Indiana 101 N., Woodburn; 421-1370.

KENDALLVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: “Smart Money, 2 p.m. Wednesday; “Make It, Take It, 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday; “Novel Conversation,” 6:30 p.m. Thursday; “Anime Day, 5 p.m. Friday; Friend of the Library Book Sale, 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, noon to 2 p.m. Saturday; 6221 S. Park Ave., 260-343-2010.

Organizations

DEMOCRATIC LUNCHEON CLUB: 11:30 a.m. lunch, program at noon; VFW Post 857, 2002 Leesburg Road; 422-8572.

FORT WAYNE WOMEN’S MIDDAY CONNECTION: Luncheon meeting, 11:30 a.m. Tuesday; Orchard Ridge Country Club, 4531 Lower Huntington Road; $13.50 inclusive, complimentary child care; all women welcome; reservations, 432-0335.

YWCA OF NORTHEAST INDIANA: “Diversity in Parenting,” diversity dialogue; noon Wednesday; information, 424-4908, ext. 254.

Fundraisers

CHICKEN FUNDRAISER: Benefit for Dr. Bill Lewis Center for Children; Oct. 31; $9; to order call 260-750-8032.

HOPE BOUTIQUE: Proceeds benefit Mad Anthonys Children’s Hope House; online boutique, www.hopeboutique.org.

ELKS CAN AND BOX FOOD DRIVE: Benefits Associated Churches Pantry; participating bowling alleys, Pro Bowl, 1455 Goshen Ave., Crazy Pinz, 1414 Northland Blvd., Lakeside Bowling, 746 Coliseum Blvd. N., Georgetown Bowling, 6770 E. State Blvd., Westwood Lanes, 2400 W. Jefferson Blvd., and Coyote Creek Golf Club, 4935 Hilligas Road.

HOLLY DAYS CRAFT SHOW: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; Deer Ridge Elementary School, 1515 Scott Road; 431-2151.

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