Free Event Showcases Fort Wayne Trail Network

The popular community bike rides that took place this summer will offer one more unique opportunity to “Trek the Trails”.  The City of Fort Wayne in conjunction with the Greenway Consortium and the Fort Wayne Astronomical Society, are sponsoring a

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Saturday, October 23, Doors Open at 8 pm; Movie at 9:15


Fort Wayne, Ind: Let’s do the time warp agaaaaain! As a part of the Downtown Improvement District’s Fright Night, the Conservatory will once again spin the tale of Brad and Janet on a rainy night sheltered by the bizarre Dr. Frank N. Furter.

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Contact: Peggy Bender 427-5508

City of Fort Wayne, Animal Care & Control will hold its 23rd annual 2-mile Walk for Animals presented by Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LTD on Sunday, October 10th at Franke Park.  Pledge forms are available at Animal Care & Control and local Veterinary Hospitals. 

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Contact: Allison Miller, Pet Adoption Supervisor,

Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control, 260-427-5511

City of Fort Wayne, Animal Care & Control will hold a free Pet Parenting class for dog owners on Monday, Oct 4 from 6-7:30 p.m. in their education center located at 3020 Hillegas Road.  The lecture with

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Groundbreaking ceremony at Indiana’s First Boundless Playground Site


Mayor Tom Henry, Parks & Recreation Director Al Moll and Taylor Reuille from Taylor’s Friendship Circle announced today that thanks to the overwhelming participation of Fort Wayne residents, and their friends and families,

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The Downtown Optimist Club of Fort Wayne, Inc. presented a $40,000 gift to Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Director Al Moll today for the state’s first boundless playground project. The donation will be used to construct 4 shade structures at Taylor’s Dream Boundless Playground. The Optimist Club

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Public Hearing Scheduled; Common Council to Consider Ordinance Amendments this Fall


The City of Fort Wayne’s Design Manual for new development and exterior renovation projects in the Downtown will be the subject of a public hearing before the Plan Commission on October 11. Anyone interested in

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Pedaling Traditions - Popular Bike Rides to go through Fall

Nearly 800 Trek the Trails

5 Additional Free Rides Added

 

At the urging of residents five additional bike rides have been added to the “Trek the Trails” summer bike ride schedule.

 

“Trek the Trails, offered a great free activity for

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Thank you all for coming on such short notice, but the issue is one of the highest importance to our community.

This afternoon I spoke with an official from Navistar about the future of the company and its exceptional employees here in our community.

I can tell you three things:

1. Navistar is...

Discover what issues affect fair housing in Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry encourages residents to attend one of the upcoming public meetings this month to discuss fair housing and discrimination in the community.

“We have been working with experts in the fair housing analysis field to take a...

Free event to start with 9-11 memorial service, includes Don’t Miss a Beat CPR training, Red Cross blood drive and demonstrations from public safety agencies

Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry and Regional Public Safety Academy Director and Fort Wayne-Allen County Homeland Security Director Bernie Beier...

Strategy to improve entries to Fort Wayne, enhance economic development

Continuing with his commitment to commercial corridors and economic development throughout Fort Wayne, Mayor Tom Henry kicked off the start to the City’s plan to improve and enhance entry points into Indiana’s second-largest...

Gentlemen age 50+ are invited to participate in the Men’s Senior Little City Golf Tournament Saturday, August 28 – Sunday, August 29 at McMillen Park Golf Course. Participants are divided into the following age groups: 50 – 59, 60 – 69 and 70+. The entry fee is $25 per person plus green fees for...

As we all continue to struggle with the affects of summer heat, Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control is thanking Fort Wayne police for their assistance in rescuing dogs from hot vehicles.  The shelter routinely receives calls of dogs left unattended in cars at shopping centers, businesses and even at...

New storm sewer installation, pavement reasons for temporary closures

The Indiana Department of Transportation Fort Wayne District will close sections of Dupont Road and Wallen Road west of Lima Road next week, weather permitting.

Dupont Road will close starting at 6 a.m. Monday, Aug. 2, 2010,...

Mayor Tom Henry, Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Director Al Moll, Deputy Director Perry Ehresman and Neighborhood Program Manager Bennie Lewis celebrated the 35th anniversary of Cooper Community Center today with neighborhood children during Cooper Center’s Fun and Field Day. City Council Member...

Mayor Tom Henry dedicated the .44 mile Rivergreenway extension from Johnny Appleseed Park to the Ron Venderly Bridge on the IPFW campus today. IPFW Chancellor Michael Wartell, Parks & Recreation Director Al Moll, Greenways Manager Dawn Ritchie, City Council Members, and trail advocates joined the...

A $200,000 grant from the National Park Service’s Land & Water Conservation Fund recently was conferred to Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation for Indiana’s first Boundless Playground project. This award brings the fundraising campaign one step closer to its $1.3 million total.

“We’d like to thank the...