♦HISTORY AND HAND ARTS PROGRAMS: By the Settlers, 1424 W. Jefferson Blvd. $15 each or $50 for series of six programs. For ages 14 and older; programs begin at 9:30 a.m. Underground Railway Talk/Candlewicking, Feb. 11 (reservations due by Feb. 3); Cooking and Baking for the Boys: An 1860s Fundraising Pie Auction and Tasting, March 11 (reservations due by March 3); Civil War Music, Songs and Family Memories/Hearthstone Ensemble, April 8 (reservations due by April 1); Underpinning, Lotions, Potions and Medicine, May 13 (reservations due by May 5). 486-8903.

♦SAFE SITTER CLASSES: For ages 11-14, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Dec. 28-29, Lutheran Children's Hospital. $50. Registration form available at www.LutheranChildrensHospital.com, or call 435-6743.

♦WALK-IN LEGAL CLINIC: 5-7 p.m. Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon the third Saturday of each month, Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic, 2826 S. Calhoun St.

♦COMPUTER CLASSES: Microsoft Word 2007 Advanced, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Nov. 16; $159. Microsoft Outlook 2007, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Nov. 20; $159. Microsoft Excel 2007 Basic, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Dec. 4; $159. Microsoft Excel 2007 Intermediate, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Dec. 11; $159. Microsoft Excel 2007 Advanced, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Dec. 18; $159. Classes take place at Ivy Tech North Campus, Carroll Hall. Call Ann Travis at 480-4118.

♦CLASSES: Beginning Glass Fusing, 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 17-Dec. 1; $59 by Tuesday. Home Repair Basics for Women (Men, Too!), 6-9 p.m. Nov. 19; $28 by Nov. 12. Special Techniques in Watercolor, 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 24-Dec. 8; $48 by Nov. 17. Classes take place at Community Center, 233 W. Main St. Registration: 427-6011 or www.fortwayneparks.org.

♦MARKETPLACE: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Harlan United Methodist Church, 16434 Indiana 37, Harlan. Lunch served.

♦CRAFT FAIR: Only handmade items, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 4916 Trier Road.

♦CRAFT, CANDY AND BAKE SALE: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, 1515 Barthold St.

♦BAZAAR: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Waynedale United Methodist Church, 2501 Church St. Snack bar 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

♦NOVEMBERFEST: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Forest Park United Methodist Church, 2100 Kentucky Ave. Lunch served 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

♦CRAFT BAZAAR AND BAKE SALE: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Woodburn Community Center, Indiana 101 and Main Street, Woodburn. Lunch served.

♦HOLLY DAYS CRAFT SHOW: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Deer Ridge Elementary School, 1515 Scott Road.

♦CRAFT BAZAAR AND BAKE SALE: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Union Chapel Church, 12628 Coldwater Road.

♦CRAFT BAZAAR AND COOKIE WALK: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, North Side High School, 475 E. State Blvd.

♦HARVEST DINNER AND BAZAAR: 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Ossian United Methodist Church, 201 W. Mill St., Ossian. Dinner costs $8 adults, $5 ages 5-10, free ages 4 and under; tickets available by calling 622-4326.

♦CHILI SUPPER — BAKE AND CRAFT SALE: 4-8 p.m. Nov. 13, Anthony Wayne First Church of God, 6012 South Bend Drive.

♦SLEIGH BELLS CRAFT SHOW: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 14, West Noble High School, U.S. 33. Table reservations: Karena at 1-547-457-4348 or 1-260-894-3191, Ext. 3710.

♦CHRISTMAS SALE: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 14, Emmaus Lutheran Church, 8626 Covington Road. Breakfast and lunch items served.

♦ONE-STOP HOLIDAY SHOP: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 14, Arlington Elementary School, 8118 St. Joe Center Road. Table reservations: Holly at 486-7805.

♦CRAFT BAZAAR AND BAKE SALE: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 14, Martini Lutheran Church, 333 E. Moeller Road, New Haven. Table reservations: Nila Widenhoefer at 441-8623.

♦MRS. CLAUS' CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE AND BAKE SALE: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 14, Brookside Lakes Clubhouse, 7103 Stellhorn Road.

♦CRAFT BAZAAR: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 14, Bishop Dwenger High School, 1300 E. Washington Center Road. Table reservations: 483-5750.

♦CRAFT BAZAAR: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 14, Etna Troy Community Center, 4905 N. 550 W, Columbia City.

♦CRAFT SHOW: Nov. 14, Heritage Hall and 4-H Community Building, Hier's Park, Huntington. Table reservations: Matt at 1-260-358-2323.

♦HOLIDAY SHOPPING EVENT: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and 5-8:30 p.m. Nov. 18; 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Leo United Methodist Church Preschool, 13527 Leo Road, Leo-Cedarville.

♦CRAFT BAZAAR: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 21, Northrop High School, 7001 Coldwater Road. Breakfast and lunch served. Table reservations: Wink Dixon at 489-2269.

♦FLEA MARKET AND BAKE SALE: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 21, South West Conservation Club, 5703 Bluffton Road. Table reservations: Phyllis at 456-7662.

♦HOLIDAY BAZAAR: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 21, Messiah Lutheran Church, 7211 Stellhorn Road. Table reservations: Karen at 749-1439 or church at 485-8716.

♦COOKIE WALK: With soup and sandwich bar, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 21, Fort Wayne Sport Club, 3102 Ardmore Ave.

♦CHRISTMAS COOKIE WALK: 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 5, St. James Lutheran Church, 1720 Indiana 930 E., New Haven.

♦NEW ERA CHRISTMAS BAZAAR AND PERFORMANCE: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 5, Churubusco High School, 1 Eagle Drive, Churubusco. Elementary chimers perform at 10 a.m.; choir performance at 2:30 p.m.

♦HOLIDAY CRAFT BAZAAR: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 5, Lifeway Wesleyan Church, 7722 Moeller Road. Breakfast and lunch served. Table reservations: Cindy at 639-3714 or the church at 749-9758.

♦FAIR TRADE ALTERNATIVE SHOPPING BAZAAR: 3-5:30 p.m. Dec. 6, University of Saint Francis, North Campus, 2702 Spring St.

♦4714 ABOVE THE DOOR: Newest executives networking group, 7:30 a.m. every Wednesday, Frontline Offices, 4714 Parnell Ave. 341-3933.

♦DIVORCECARE: 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through Dec. 2, The Chapel, Room 138, 2505 W. Hamilton Road S.

♦DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP: 7 p.m. Thursdays, through Dec. 10, Huntertown United Methodist Church, 16021 Lima Road, Huntertown.

♦SINGLES AND SINGLES AGAIN: Euchre and socializing, 5:30 p.m. every Friday, St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 2305 Goshen Road. Must be 21. Call Bonnie at 489-9488 for more information.

♦FORT WAYNE SKI CLUB: 8 p.m.-midnight Friday, the Lantern, 4420 Ardmore Ave.

♦DIVORCECARE: 6-7:30 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 6, Emmanuel Community Church, 12222 U.S. 24. Registration: 672-3377.

♦GRIEFSHARE: 6-7:30 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 6, Emmanuel Community Church, 12222 U.S. 24. Registration: 672-3377.

♦THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY TOASTMASTERS CLUB: Noon-1 p.m. every Monday, First Presbyterian Church, 300 W. Wayne St. 413-1315.

♦BOB LEIMAN TOASTMASTERS CLUB: 6 p.m. Monday, Pizza Hut, Northcrest Shopping Center, 701 Coliseum Blvd. E. 422-8572.

♦GRIEFSHARE: 6:30 p.m. Mondays, through Dec. 7, The Chapel, Room 138, 2505 W. Hamilton Road S.

♦SUMMIT CITY SINGERS: Rehearsal, 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Shawnee Middle School, 1000 E. Cook Road. No auditions; must be able to match pitch. Judy King: 413-5338 or 489-4505.

♦SMOKY MONTGOMERY TOASTMASTERS CLUB: 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, Lutheran Hospital, 7950 W. Jefferson Blvd. Morton Schaffer at 489-4964.

♦INDIANA STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION-RETIRED: Noon Nov. 11, Baker Street Train Station. Vic Martin will speak about rail passenger service in Fort Wayne. Lunch provided. 411-8572.

♦ALLEN COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF INDIANA: 7 p.m. Nov. 11, Allen County Public Library, Meeting Room A, 900 Library Plaza. Bill Crane will speak about the history of the 15th Indiana Civil War Regiment.

♦CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S CONNECTION: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 16, Goeglein's, 7311 Maysville Road. Linda Davies will speak. Christal Strong will present frozen food entrees, meats and desserts from My Menu! Dinner reservations: Maxine at 747-4439 or Marilyn at 486-7124.

♦FORT WAYNE WOMEN'S MIDDAY CONNECTION: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 17, Orchard Ridge Country Club, 4531 Lower Huntington Road. $13.50. Cheryl Friar will present gift ideas from the Cookie Lee Jewelry Style Show that are able to be purchased that day. Linda Davies will speak about how to insure the unsure. Reservations: Peggy at 432-0335 by Nov. 10.

♦HOPE ALIVE BANQUET: 6-8:30 p.m. Nov. 17, Guesthouse, 1313 W. Washington Center Road. 420-6100.

♦HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Robinson Chapel United Methodist Church, 12707 Tonkel Road.

♦FALL RUMMAGE AND BAKE SALE: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, St. Joseph Hessen Cassel, 11337 Old U.S. 27 S. $3 bag sale Saturday.

♦FISH AND TENDERLOIN DINNER: 4:30-7 p.m. Friday, Salem United Church of Christ, 2401 Lake Ave. $8 adults, $5.25 children, free ages 5 and under.

♦SAUERKRAUT SUPPER: 5-7 p.m. Friday, Redeemer Lutheran Church, 202 W. Rudisill Blvd.

♦FISH AND TENDERLOIN SUPPER: 5-7:30 p.m. Friday and Nov. 13, South West Conservation Club, 5703 Bluffton Road.

♦ALL YOU CAN EAT
FISH FRY: 5-7:30 p.m. Friday, Knights of Columbus Council 451, 601 Reed Road. $7 adults; $3 ages 12 and under.

♦VINO, JAVA AND JAZZ: 5:30 p.m. Friday, Ceruti's Summit Park, 6601 Innovation Blvd. $60 a person, $100 a couple. Silent auction bidding at 5:30 p.m., live aucition bidding at 7:30 p.m. Benefits Easter Seals Arc. 456-4534.

♦DeBRAND CHOCOLATE EXTRAVAGANZA: 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, Indiana Hotel Lobby, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd. $25. Benefits Family & Children's Services. Tickets: 744-4326.

♦OPEN THE DOORS TO SCIENCE: 6:30-10 p.m. Friday, Science Central, 1950 N. Clinton St. $100 a person (includes two drink tickets). 424-2400, Ext. 423.

♦PANCAKE BREAKFAST: 6-10 a.m. Saturday, Waynedale Masonic Lodge 739, 7039 Elzey St.

♦FISH AND TENDERLOIN FRY: 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Tri-Lakes Lions Hall, Colony Avenue, Tri-Lakes, east of Shriner Lake on south side of Round Lake. $8 adults, $4 ages 6-12, free under 6.

♦FISH AND TENDERLOIN DINNER: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, St. John Lutheran Church (Flatrock), 12912 Franke Road, Monroeville. $8 adults, $5 ages 6-12, free ages 5 and under.

♦TURKEY AND HAM DINNER: Saturday, Emmanuel Lutheran Church of LaOtto, 307 N. Main St., LaOtto. 47 adults, $4 ages 5-10, free under 5. 1-260-897-2675.

♦HIGH HOPES CLOWN SHOW: 6 p.m. Saturday, Trinity Lutheran Church and Early Childhood Center, 1636 St. Marys Ave. Monetary donations accepted for neighborhood food basket outreach; canned-food donations accepted for local food banks.

♦EVENING OF PARTY PHILANTHROPY: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Indiana Tech, Andorfer Commons, 1600 E. Washington Blvd. $35. Dinner, entertainment, auction. Benefits Larry King Cardiac Foundation.

♦PAWS AND CLAWS GALA: 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Scottish Rite Center, 431 W. Berry St. $40 each, $75 couple. Charge tickets by phone at 744-0454, or online at www.acspca.org. Benefits Allen County SPCA.

♦DANCING WITH THE FORT WAYNE STARS: 5:30 p.m. Nov. 12, Grand Wayne Convention Center, 120 W. Jefferson Blvd. Dinner at 5:30 p.m.; show at 7 p.m. $100 a person. Benefits Carriage House. Reservations: Connie at 486-1060 or cslyby@com cast.net.

♦FISH FRY: 4:30-7 p.m. Nov. 13, Corunna Fire Station, 1111 U.S. 6, Corunna.

♦NEW TO YOU SALE: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 14, former Marshall Field's location, upper level, Glenbrook Square.

♦FRIED CHICKEN DINNER: 4-7 p.m. Nov. 14, Waynedale Masonic Lodge 739, 7039 Elzey St.

♦LAWN MOWER WINTERIZATION: Nov. 14. Lawn mowers picked up and returned with blade sharpened, air filter, spark plug cleaned and oil changed. $55. No rider mowers. Reservations: Grace Episcopal Church at 432-9221 by Monday.

♦FALL FUN RAFFLE: Through Nov. 21, Churubusco Public Library, Churubusco. Tickets: $2 each, $5 for three.

♦CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION: Memorabilia collection, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Tiger's Den, Anthis Career Center, Room 105, 1200 S. Barr St. Class presidents or representatives can call Sharon at 467-1005 to reserve a tour.

♦NORTH SIDE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1989: 7-11:30 p.m. Nov. 28, Goeglein's. Tickets: Seth Sheridan or Monica Yant Kinney at nshs1989@gmail.com.

Monday: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Christian Community Healthcare Clinic, 13410 Main St., Grabill.

Tuesday: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-7 p.m., Parkview Hospital Children's Specialty Clinic, 1818 Carew St., Suite 120.

Wednesday: 4-7 p.m., Anthony Medical Center, 5717 S. Anthony Blvd..

Thursday: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Anthony Medical Center, 5717 S. Anthony Blvd.; 4-7 p.m., Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 1819 Reservation Drive.

Saturday: 9 a.m.-noon, RediMed, 315 E. Cook Road.

♦CHICAGO: Dec. 5. $38. Fort Wayne/Kekionga BPW: 486-5823 or 489-9590 by Friday.

♦CHICAGO: Dec. 5. $40. St. John Orthodox Church: 483-4309.