November 4, 2021

Contact:    Rob Hines

                 P: 260-427-6028

                 C: 260-241-1932

                 Public Information Officer

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Fort Wayne, Ind. – The following events and programs are happening the week of November 8:

Book Sale

November 9-11, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Community Center, 233 W. Main St.

Book sales are open to the public and feature hardback books for $1, paperback books for 50¢ and DVDs for $1. Other items such as magazines, cards, CDs and puzzles are also available. Donations of these items are accepted year-round.

Yoga on the Riverfront

Sunday, November 14, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Promenade Park, 202 W. Superior St.

FREE yoga on the Riverfront continues this winter inside the Park Foundation Pavilion overlooking the St. Marys River. This relaxing, 1-hour flow is for all skill levels and led by instructor Chelsea Vona, owner of Discover Yoga.

“Visions of the Old West” Garden Exhibit

Through November 14, Public hours

Botanical Conservatory, 1100 South Calhoun Street

Stroll down the main street of a not-quite-Ghost Town, listen to ragtime tunes from the honky-tonk saloon and appreciate the wild and rugged beauty of cacti, succulents and wildflowers in the surrounding hillsides. Pump water from the community well, play a game of cracker-barrel checkers in the shade and look over the “WANTED” posters for local outlaws. Summer annuals will make way for autumn chrysanthemums in warm russets, tawny golds and blazing orange. Sponsored by the  M.E. Raker Foundation and Wilson Foundation.

Golf Courses – REDUCED FALL FEES

Foster Park and McMillen Park ending regular season on November 11 (Veterans Day)

Additional golf days may be available, depending on weather and course conditions. Check fortwayneparks.org and facebook.com/fortwayneparksgolf for updates.

Veterans and active military personnel can play golf without greens fees at Foster Park and McMillen Park Golf Courses on Veterans Day, November 11. Military ID or documentation is required and electric carts are not included. Golfers are asked to call ahead to confirm course availability and to reserve tee times:

• McMillen Park Golf Course - 260-427-6710
• Foster Park Golf Course - 260-427-6735

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