Good morning, Fort Wayne.

Erin’s House for Grieving Children hosted its 20th annual Wine for the Spirit fundraiser on October 3 at the Don Wolf Center at Do it Best and GE Club of Electric Works in downtown Fort Wayne—raising $400,000 to support free grief services for youth and families.

The funds will help provide ongoing support to those coping with loss.

Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control announced that its Paws and Run 5K—held last weekend at Buckner Park—raised over $3,000 for the Angel Fund that provides medical care for shelter animals.

The organization said it will host Howl-O-Walkoween on Oct 18 at the Promenade Park pavilion to support its humane education and outreach programs.

The Allen County Board of Commissioners announced that nominations for the Linda & Jerry Vandeveer Impact Award are now accepted, with submissions due by 11:59 p.m. on October 31—nominations honor residents who have shown outstanding service beyond their regular jobs and will be reviewed for an award press conference in November.

The Fort Wayne Police Department announced that Halloween trick-or-treat hours will run on Friday, October 31 (5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.) to guide residents in planning their evening.

Wheel Of Fortune Live!

7-8:30 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Chance to win prizes — Experience the excitement of America's Game live in Fort Wayne.

Violent Femmes Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Ticket prices may vary — Experience the influential sounds of the Violent Femmes with their unique blend of acoustic angst and alternative rock.

Tommy Emmanuel Live Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Clyde Theatre — Starting at $35 — Experience Grammy-winning guitarist Tommy Emmanuel as he mesmerizes with his virtuosic guitar skills and engaging performance.

Fright Night Silent Film: The Phantom Of The Opera

7-8:30 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — $10 general admission, free for members and under 12 or seniors — Experience the classic silent horror film with live organ accompaniment.

River City Rat Race

2-6 p.m. — Historic Old Fort — Registration fees apply — Experience one of the most scenic 10K races through the autumn parks and riverfront of downtown Fort Wayne.

Eric Johnson Live Performance

8:00-9:30 PM — Clyde Theatre — Starting at $29.50 — Experience the legendary guitar virtuoso Eric Johnson and his eclectic musical styles across genres.

Making Strides of Fort Wayne

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Parkview Field — Free entry — Celebrate courage and hope in the fight against breast cancer with the Northeast Indiana community.

Mamacitas & Mimosas

11 AM – 2 PM — The Ari Creative Event Studio — Check for costs — Indulge in authentic Mexican brunch flavors while enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere.

Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons vs. Ball State Cardinals

7-11 p.m. — Hilliard Gates Sports Center — VIP tickets available — Experience premium amenities and enjoy college basketball excitement.

PMP Certification Training in Fort Wayne

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Fort Wayne, IN — Early Bird Pricing Available — Gain comprehensive CAPM certification training with expert-led interactive sessions and valuable resources.