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Sunday, June 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Fort Wayne will host its Fifth Annual Renaissance Car Show on Friday, June 13 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Renaissance Pointe YMCA on Bowser Ave—car owners can register beginning at 3:30 p.m. for a $10 fee to show their vehicles while free food, music, and awards at 7:45 p.m. support youth services. The Waynedale News
- ➤ Mizpah Shrine Car Club will host the 2025 Lawton Park Car Show next weekend on Saturday, June 14th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is $15 and requires sending your name, cell number, email and payment to 1015 Memorial Way in Fort Wayne — the event will feature prizes, a silent auction and food vendors while benefiting a cause — and admission is free for spectators. WANE 15
- ➤ Hospitality Host Anita Kowalski volunteers at Fort Wayne International Airport where she greets arriving passengers with a free cookie and a friendly smile—she has served for six years after retiring from teaching. The airport’s largest volunteer group helps ensure that travelers feel welcomed when they reach the city. The Waynedale News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Old Fort Baseball Co. will host its Second Annual Vintage Baseball Showcase on June 28 at Lawton Park and will feature a baseball game between the Indianapolis Blues + Hillsdale People played under 1864 rules using authentic vintage uniforms and equipment. The free, family-friendly event will also offer food from local vendors and a limited edition Fort Wayne Baseball History Card Set for the first 100 fans. The Waynedale News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Purdue University Fort Wayne will host a free online conference for K-12 educators on June 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The summit—called INnovatED—will help teachers earn growth points for license renewal and offer breakout sessions led by education experts. The Waynedale News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ LC Nature Park launched its new, accessible self-guided Discovery Trail during a groundbreaking held on June 7 that celebrated National Trails Day and National Prairie Day. The park invited local volunteers to help with trail building and is seeking partners to fund features — such as accessible materials and interpretive signage — that enhance the natural prairie and pond experience. The Waynedale News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting Monday, June 9, INDOT will close the on-ramp from northbound State Road 3/Lima Road to southbound I-69 and the off-ramp from southbound I-69 to southbound U.S. 27/Lima Road for concrete patching and joint repair on the highway. The work will last about two weeks and drivers are advised to follow alternate routes via State Road 930—using the on-ramp at Goshen Road or loop ramps at the Goshen Road exit. US 93.3
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On June 6, Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker and officials joined area youth at Johnnie Mae Farm to launch the Plant, Pick & Plate program, a free gardening and cooking class series designed to help reduce childhood obesity. The program is supported by partners such as Purdue Extension, SEED Fort Wayne & Inspired Nutrition and is funded by an award from the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America. Around Fort Wayne
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Fort Wayne Zoo hosted a group of runners on Saturday (7 a.m.) at the Fort 4 Fitness Run Wild 5K as they ran past animal exhibits and received commemorative race shirts, timing bibs, and finishing medals. WANE 15
- ➤ Wayne’s Chase Barnes & Blackhawk Christian’s Kellen Pickett scored points for the Indiana Boys All-Stars in a 105-92 win over Kentucky at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday. The team took an early lead & kept it to win the game. WANE 15
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Steve-O's Comedy Concert
7 PM — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Witness the outrageous humor of Steve-O, known for his wild antics and comedy.
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Hot Rod Power Tour 2025
11 a.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — Free entry — Experience America's largest traveling car show with over 6,000 cars and exciting automotive events.
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Zoofari 2025
5:30-9:30 p.m. — Fort Wayne Zoo — $100+ — Sample food, beer, and wine while enjoying live music and supporting animal care.
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That Arena Rock Show
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Sweetwater — Cost info not provided — Experience high-energy theatrical tribute to classic rock anthems from the 70s and 80s.
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2025 Father's Day 5K Event
8:30-11 a.m. — Associated Churches — Family-friendly fun — Celebrate Father's Day weekend with a 5K run and a kids' fun run in honor of father figures.
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Michael Blackson Live Comedy Show
8:45-10:00 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket information not provided — Experience the laughter and unique style of ‘The African King of Comedy’.
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Couture on Tour: An Emily in Paris Experience
7:30-9 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Check website for ticket info — Immerse yourself in the world of fashion and elegance with a stage show inspired by 'Emily in Paris'.
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Outhouse Races: The Race of Thrones
7:30-8:30 p.m. — Allen County Fairgrounds — $10 per person after 2 p.m. — Experience the hilarity of competitive outhouse racing at this unique local event.
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Free Ice Cream Social at Allen County Fairgrounds
7-8 p.m. — Allen County Fairgrounds — Free entry — Enjoy free Blue Bell ice cream at the largest ice cream social in Allen County.
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