Fort Wayne –
Camps
ACT AND ACT II: “Adventures in Computing for Teens,” July 9 to 13 and July 16 to 20; IPFW, 2101 Coliseum Blvd. E.; $90; www.etcs.ipfw.edu.
FORT WAYNE BALLET SUMMER CAMP: Explore dance and master basic technique; for ages 4 and older; 324 Penn Ave.; $75 to $110; to register, 484-9646.
HEALTH CAREER EXPLORATION ACADEMY: Learn about local colleges’ health career choices, observe hospital components; July 9 to 13; for middle school ages; free; to register, 481-0404.
Classes
PET PARENTING: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Animal Care and Control, 3020 Hillegas Road; free; 427-5511 or allison.miller@cityoffortwayne.org.
Dance lessons
RENAISSANCE BALLROOM DANCE STUDIO: Beginning Tango; 8 p.m. Thursday; 7145 Indiana 1 N., Ossian; 260-622-6644.
Library
Contact Allen County Public Library, 421-1200 or www.acpl.lib.in.us, for information on activities or branches not listed. All branches will be closed Wednesday in observance of Independence Day.
ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY: “Home School Happenings: Summer Sundae Social,” 1 p.m. Thursday; “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; “First Fridays Book Group, 10 a.m. Friday; 900 Library Plaza, 421-1200.
ABOITE BRANCH: “Paws to Read,” children read to trained dogs, 6:30 p.m. Mondays; “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; 5630 Coventry Lane; 421-1310.
DUPONT BRANCH: “Born to Read Storytime,” 10:15 a.m. for lap sitters and 10:45 a.m. for walkers up to 24 months, Mondays; “LEGO Club,” 7 p.m. Tuesday; “Baby Steps Storytime,” 10:15 and 11 a.m. Tuesday; 536 E. Dupont Road; 421-1315.
GEORGETOWN BRANCH: “Born to Read Babies and Books Storytime,” plus puppets, 10:15 and 11 a.m. Monday; “Baby Steps: Toddler Time Storytime,” plus puppets and games, ages 2 and 3 and caregivers, 10:15 and 11 a.m. Tuesdays; “Smart Start Storytime,” preschoolers, 10:15 and 11 a.m. Thursdays; 6600 E. State Blvd.; 421-1320.
GRABILL BRANCH: “Monday Night Book Discussion Group,” 7 p.m. today; “Born to Read,” infants and caregivers, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; 13521 State St., Grabill; 421-1325.
LITTLE TURTLE BRANCH: “Paws to Read,” children read to trained dogs, 6 p.m. Mondays; 2201 Sherman Blvd.; 421-1335.
MONROEVILLE BRANCH: Smart Start Storytime, 3:30 p.m. Mondays; LEGO Mania, 6:30 p.m. today; 115 Main St., Monroeville; 421-1340.
NEW HAVEN BRANCH: “Building Brains LEGO Club,” 3:30 p.m. Tuesday; “Smart Start Storytime: F is for the Fourth of July,” ages 3 to 5 and adult, 10:30 p.m. Tuesdays; “Babies and Books,” infants to 18 months and parents/caregivers, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays; 648 Green St., New Haven; 421-1345.
PONTIAC BRANCH: “Teen Café,” 4 p.m. Tuesdays; “Paws to Read,” children read to trained dogs, 5 p.m. Thursdays; “Smart Start Storytime,” preschoolers and caregivers, 10:30 a.m. Fridays; “Family Game Night,” 6:30 p.m. Thursdays; 2215 S. Hanna St.; 421-1350.
SHAWNEE BRANCH: “Born to Read Storytime,” infants and toddlers, 10:30 and 11 a.m. Thursdays; “LEGO Club,” 4 p.m. Tuesday; 5600 Noll Ave.; 421-1355.
TECUMSEH BRANCH: “Guys Read,” ages 6 to 12, 4 p.m. today; “LEGO Maniacs,” 4 p.m. Tuesday; “Smart Start Storytime,” also early literacy games and crafts, preschoolers, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; “Bella’s Book Club,” ages 18 to 15, 1 p.m. Thursday; “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; 2200 Lower Huntington Road; 421-1365.
WOODBURN BRANCH: “Smart Start Storytime,” plus crafts, 10:30 a.m. Fridays; 4701 Indiana 101 North, Woodburn; 421-1370.
KENDALLVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Closed Wednesday for observance of Independence Day; “Up in the Air,” 1 p.m. Tuesday; “Fireworks,” 1 p.m. Thursday; “Magic: the Gathering,” 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; 6221 S. Park Ave., 260-343-2010 or www.kendallvillelibrary.org.
LIMBERLOST PUBLIC LIBRARY: Closed Wednesday for observance of Independence Day; “Up in the Air,” 3 p.m. Tuesday; “Fireworks,” 3 p.m. Thursday; 164 Kelly St., Rome City; 260-854-2775.
Organizations
DISORDERLY BEAR DEN OF GOOD BEARS OF THE WORLD: Monthly meeting 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Community Center, 233 West Main St.; 409-9886 or email tdbear7@comcast.net.
TOASTMASTERS CLUB MEETINGS:
•Anthony Wayne Toastmasters, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday; Ivy Tech Community College – Northeast, 3800 N. Anthony Blvd., Room 1550; guests welcome; 260-348-7439.
•Summit City Toastmasters, 7:30 a.m. Fridays; Better Business Bureau, 4011 Parnell Ave.; 918-2065 or www.SummitCityTM.org.
WHITLEY COUNTY PATRIOTS: Guest speaker, Emery McClendon, member of Project 21 National Advisory Council and tea party organizer in Fort Wayne; 7 p.m. Tuesday; Church of the Nazarene, 506 N. Main St., Columbia City; www.
Fundraisers
VETS BOWL FREE: Tuesday; Pro Bowl West, 1455 Goshen Road; free games of bowling to all veterans; proceeds benefit Wounded Warrior Project; www.woundedwarriorproject.org or probowlwest.com.
WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT: Saturday; Paintball Plex, LaOtto; $15 of every entry fee will benefit WWP; 1-877-832-6997 or www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
AUCTION: Benefits Tiffany Blough; 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday; VFW Post 857, 2202 Main St.; 637-6871 or email tiffy.blough@hotmail.com.
