Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of April.
Good morning, Fort Wayne.
Venture Christian Church provided free gas ($20 per voucher) and refreshments to 125 local families from 2 to 4 p.m. at Coldwater Road Lassus on Easter as a gesture of community care.
Local Christians and others can make a prayerful pilgrimage at the Oratory of St. Francis on the University of Saint Francis campus.
The chapel is open daily (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.) and Mass is held on weekdays at 11 a.m.
On April 1, the Allen County Public Library recognized National Library Giving Day and honored the ACPL Foundation and Friends for providing over $1.3 million to fund programs like Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and the Genealogy Center (expanding services across fourteen branches).
The Dyer Memorial Fund will host its Ticket to Ride fundraiser on April 16 at Ceruti’s Catering (6 to 8:30 p.m.) to help cover rising gas costs for local cancer patients needing transportation to treatments.
All proceeds will support the fund’s mission.
Seven Parkview Health nurses were honored by The DAISY Foundation this winter for exceptional patient care at local hospitals.
Their recognition reflects a strong commitment to compassion and teamwork that benefits patients and families.
Yesterday, the TinCaps split their doubleheader with the Great Lakes Loons by winning one game 4 to 1 and losing the other 16 to 1.
The team will host Lansing tomorrow at 6:35 p.m. (Clay Edmondson earned his first professional save).
Komets newcomer Reid Pabich scored his first professional goal Saturday in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Iowa Heartlanders at home.
His debut adds a promising chapter on the ice as the close contest highlighted his fresh impact.
Musical Mornings with Freimann Quartet
10 a.m. — Crescendo Coffee And More — Free entry — Experience a delightful morning of live music with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic at your local coffee shop.
Lansing Lugnuts at Fort Wayne Tincaps
6:59-8:05 p.m. — Parkview Field — Tickets required — Experience exciting family-friendly baseball action with the Fort Wayne TinCaps taking on the Lansing Lugnuts.
North American Brass Band Championships
8 AM – 12 PM — Embassy Theatre — Check event page for pricing — Experience the thunderous power and shimmering precision of the ultimate showdown of musical mastery.
Fort Wayne Tincaps vs. Lansing Lugnuts
1:05 – 2:05 PM — Parkview Field — Family-friendly fun — Enjoy a thrilling baseball game at the award-winning Parkview Field in Fort Wayne.
Fort Wayne Komets vs. Toledo Walleye
5-8:05 p.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — $60 for 4 tickets — Experience a thrilling hockey game with family activities and post-game skate on the ice.
Fort Wayne Komets vs. Toledo Walleye
7:30 p.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — Ticket availability varies — Come watch an exciting rematch between the Komets and Walleye in this rescheduled game.
Gary Owen: No Hard Feelings Tour
8-11 PM — Embassy Theatre — Tickets from $49 — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Gary Owen as part of his tour.
Forever K-Pop Concert
7-9 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Ticket prices vary — A spectacular K-Pop celebration featuring electrifying performances of hits from BTS, BlackPink, and more.
Ahren Belisle Live Comedy Show
6-9 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Check venue for price — Experience the unique humor of Ahren Belisle, a comedian with a powerful story.
Fort Wayne Tincaps vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
6:35-7:35 p.m. — Parkview Field — Family-friendly — Enjoy an exciting evening of baseball under the lights at the award-winning Parkview Field.
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