FWSCI & LOCAL CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS 2010 EVENT CALENDAR

Fort Wayne Sister Cities International
and Local Cultural Organizations

2010 Events Calendar

Here are highlights of area events with ties to Fort Wayne Sister Cities International (FWSCI) and/or cultures of our sister cities. Check the listed websites for details as the date of the event approaches.

As a FWSCI member you will be on the “inside track” to fully participate and enjoy these cultural experiences!

Celebrate Polish-American Heritage Month in October! October 3 (Sunday)  Polish-American Heritage Month Picnic
 
- Presented by White Eagle Lodge -  At the Polish Friendship Garden, on the grounds of the Community Center, 233 W. Main St., Fort Wayne. View the new Polish Commemorative Garden, sing Polish songs, dance a Polonaise, have some kielbasa and play shuffleboard. Optional: bring a Polish or American flag, wear your favorite Polish or American shirt or wear red, white & blue. Free to the public. See the White Eagle Lodge on Facebook or http://www.whiteeaglelodge.blogspot.com/

October 2 (Saturday) October Fest presented by the Fort Wayne Maennerchor/Damenchor , 1:00-11:00 p.m., Park Edelweiss, Free Admission, Fun Games for the whole family all day long!
 
• Hayrides, Face Painting, Balloon Sculpture, Shooting Contest, Horseshoes
• Brats, Hot Dogs, & Snacks served all day
• Beer, wine, soft drinks, authentic German spirits
• Beer Stein Lifting contest
• Wiener Schnitzel Dinner
• Live music provided by Die Musik Machers and the Haus Musikanten

October 5, 12 & 19 (Tuesday evenings) - Fort Wayne Sister City Film Festival Fundraiser 

- Films at 7:00 p.m. from Japan, Germany and Poland at Fort Wayne Cinema Center. At 6:00 p.m., enjoy a food tasting & beverage from each country at Artlink Art Gallery. Films: 10/5 - Nobody Knows directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda (sushi tasting prior to film); 10/12 - Wings of Desire directed by Wim Wenders; 10/19 - Ashes and Diamonds directed by Andrzej Wajda. Tickets $20 each film/food tasting are available at Cinema Center and Artlink, 437 E. Berry St., Fort Wayne. Questions: 260-424-7195, for film details Fort Wayne Sister Cities Facebook page or go to http://www.fortwaynesistercities.com/

October 17 (Sunday) - German Conversation - German Heritage Society Clubhouse, 1805 E Washington Blvd, N.E. corner of S Anthony & Washington Blvd, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Open to the public. This is a chance for people to keep their German language abilities fresh. Cash bar and juices available. Regular meetings are on the third Sunday each month. See German-Heritage-Society Facebook page.Sunday of each month

November 6 (Saturday) - Japanese Saturday School Annual School Play Indiana Purdue University Fort Wayne, IPFW Walb Student Union Auditorium

- Enjoy this unique presentation of Japanese culture performed by the students of Fort Wayne’s own Japanese Saturday School. The play is performed entirely in Japanese with an English speaking narrator to keep the audience informed. Visit: www.ipfw.ed/jss/
 

November 21 (Sunday) - German Conversation - German Heritage Society Clubhouse, 1805 E Washington Blvd, N.E. corner of S Anthony & Washington Blvd, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Open to the public. This is a chance for people to keep their German language abilities fresh. Cash bar and juices available. Regular meetings are on the third Sunday each month. See German-Heritage-Society Facebook page. Sunday of each month

December 5 (Sunday) Wigilia Supper Aboite Township Fire House, 11321 Aboite Center Rd.
- Experience a traditional Polish Christmas Eve celebration with food, carols and a visit from Saint Nicholas. Sponsored by Polish National Alliance. RSVP by calling Stan Podzielinski at 260-432-2414 or see the White Eagle Lodge on Facebook go to http://www.whiteeaglelodge.blogspot.com/ 

December 19 (Sunday)  German Christmas Concert (Weihnachtskonzert)  3 p.m., St. Peters Catholic Church, 518 E. DeWald, Fort Wayne - Presented and performed by Fort Wayne Maennerchor/Damenchor. For other concerts and events open to the public throughout the year, check website for complete schedule: http://www.fortwaynemaennerchor.us/ 
 
December 19 (Sunday) - German Conversation - sponsored by German Heritage Society meets today at St. Patrick's Catholic Church today to experience German holiday songs sung by the Fort Wayne Maennerchor/Damenchor.
 
December - Breakfast with St Nicholas - sponsored by Fort Wayne Maennerchor/Damenchor. For information please check their website at www.fortwaynemaennerchor.us closer to December.