Good morning, Fort Wayne.

City Utilities announced improvements to Colonial Heritage Urban Wetlands with new lighting, benches, and educational signage funded by a $13,275 AARP grant.

Construction will begin later this summer (enhancing safety and accessibility) as updates showcase native plants and the wetland’s stormwater benefits.

City leaders dedicated the refreshed Shoaff Park playground on Wednesday morning, featuring inclusive play areas with accessible towers, slides, sensory panels, tunnels, and climbers.

The upgrade is part of a $1.86M investment in six playgrounds across the city, with five already open and Lafayette park opening in early August.

Cinema Center is launching two free film series that promote inclusion and community connection.

The Film for All series offers movies with sensory accommodations while the Summer Movie Night Series screens 1980s classics outdoors on Jul. 24, Aug. 28, and Sept. 25; patrons may donate books during The Odyssey screening.

Guests toured the 199-year-old Chief Richardville House during Miami Indian Heritage Days on July 11, and the History Center will host 'Miami Harvest: Edible and Usable Plants and Materials with Dani Tippmann' on August 1 to celebrate Miami culture.

The event series continues through November.

North Side High School will mark its 100th anniversary with a year-long Centennial Celebration beginning Saturday, July 25 at the school’s opening ceremony from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Families, alumni, and students can join for musical performances, historical photos, and food vendor activities.

Six Indiana communities, including Fort Wayne, closed over $25M in low-interest housing loans this year to fund nearly 1,500 new units — saving cities more than $6.2M in costs compared with typical financing.

Fort Wayne’s Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services is accepting applications for the Roof Program, which offers qualified homeowners a zero-interest loan up to $20,000 for roof replacement with a ten-year repayment plan; applications are reviewed on a first-qualified, first-served basis.

Waterloo-Grant Township Fire Department received a $100,000 grant from the Gary Sinise Foundation’s First Responder Outreach Program after nurse Shannon Berryhill of Nucor Building Systems-Indiana & Nucor Insulated Panel Group nominated the department to help upgrade its safety and training equipment.

Allen County Coroner’s Office and He Knows Your Name Ministry will hold a ceremony to lay to rest unclaimed remains at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug.

26 at Catholic Cemetery on Lake Avenue — the event will include a reading of names, a prayer and a dove release.

Super Shot, Inc. hosts two back-to-school vaccination clinics today and Thursday, July 30 at 1515 Hobson Road so students meet required immunizations.

The clinics offer recommended shots, free food + activities, backpacks for the first 100 children, and mattress vouchers from Mustard Seed Furniture Bank.

The State Wars Roller Hockey Championship kicked off Tuesday, July 21 and runs until Aug.

3, drawing over 10,000 players and families to three rinks at PSM Icehouse – one at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. The event is expected to boost the local economy by over $3.7 million.

Cinderella's Tom Keifer Band with L.A. Guns

7:00-9:30 p.m. — Clyde Theatre — Ticket prices may vary — Experience glam metal legends live in concert with Tom Keifer and L.A. Guns.

2026 Race for Independence

9:00 – 11:00 a.m. — Purdue University Fort Wayne — Supportive event for disabilities — A run promoting independence and potential for individuals with disabilities.

For Heaven's Sake - Organist Mark Herman

3-6 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — $5 non-members; $10 all others — Enjoy a romantic comedy classic featuring a millionaire playboy and a mission pastor's daughter with an unforgettable chase scene.

IJA Welcome Show

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Cost info not specified — Experience a delightful showcase of juggling talent from around the world at the annual IJA festival.

Tony Dabas Stand-Up Comedy Show

7-10 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening with New York stand-up comedian Tony Dabas, known for his engaging performances and viral sketches.

Ron Funches Stand-Up Performance

7-10 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of heartwarming comedy with masterful jokes from Ron Funches.

FW Sports Car Club of America Autocross

Rain or Shine — Aug 1-2 — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — $8-$16 — Experience the thrill of autocross racing with various parking options available.

GREASE Musical Performance

Evening — Arts United Center — Check venue for pricing — Experience a time-traveling, hip-shaking, heart-pounding extravaganza with unforgettable songs and electrifying dance numbers.

West Michigan Whitecaps at Fort Wayne TinCaps

6:35 – 7:35 PM — Parkview Field — Enjoy family-friendly entertainment at a thrilling baseball matchup.

West Central Quartet

6-9 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — $5 admission — Experience live music, local food, and cocktails during Summer Nights at the Embassy.