September 4, 2020
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 September 7.
Book Sale
Sept 8-10, 8 a.m. – 7:30 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, VHS, CDs and puzzles are also available. Donations of these items are accepted year round.
Labor Day Scramble
Monday, September 7, 2 p.m.
Foster Park Golf Course, 3900 Old Mill Rd
Golfers can enjoy an 18 Hole Scramble on 4-person teams with On-Course Contests $5/person (green fees, carts additional). Tee times are all reserved, with the last tee off at 2 pm. Sign up at the Foster Park Golf Course or by calling 260-427-6735.
Big Cup Scramble
Sunday, Sept. 13, 9 a.m.
McMillen Park Golf Complex, Oxford St. at Hessen Cassel
Teams are invited to come play in this fun tournament with BIG CUPS! The 10”-12” holes almost guarantees birdies and eagles and it promises fun for all levels of players. Sign up at McMillen Park Golf Clubhouse or call 260-427-6710.
Trek the Trails: Covington Elementary School
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 6:10 p.m.
Covington Elementary School parking lot, 2430 W. Hamilton Rd.
Join local trail users for weekly bike rides this summer to experience Fort Wayne on 2 wheels. Participants are asked to wear helmets and bring water along for the ride. All participants ride at their own risk. Rides begin promptly at 6:10 p.m. For more information, call the City of Fort Wayne Greenways & Trails Office at 427-6228 or Fort Wayne Trails, Inc. at 969-0079.
Chalk It Up!
Sunday - Friday 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Promenade Park, 202 W. Superior St.
This summer, Riverfront Fort Wayne offers the opportunity to teach, learn, draw, color, plan and build with chalk as the medium and Promenade Park as the canvas. Visitors will have new opportunities to engage with neighbors—following social distancing guidelines—from 4pm-8pm. Visitors can stop by the blue Riverfront tent for instructions and supplies, and get ready to CHALK IT UP!
Present Tense, Future Calm
Exhibit Open through November 15
Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.
This summer and fall, the Conservatory invites visitors to escape the turbulence of daily life when embarking on a journey and exploring a garden state of mind. All are welcome to step into our Showcase Garden, designed to help visitors pause, relax and reflect. Sponsored by the English Bonter Mitchell Foundation, PBS Fort Wayne & MAJIC 95.1.
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