Good morning, Fort Wayne.

Fort Wayne Zoo will host its first-ever Dog Day event on Nov.

1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dog owners can enjoy select zoo areas, a costume parade, animal activities, and photo opportunities; tickets cost $25 per dog, with members entering free and nonmembers paying $12.

The Deck in Fort Wayne will host its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct.

17 with vendors set up outdoors from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and kids’ activities until 5 p.m. — the event will feature a fire pit, drinks, games, and more.

Hundreds of credit union employees will serve local nonprofits today on Columbus Day, with nearly 400 from 3Rivers and over 650 from Everwise contributing to more than 35 projects across Fort Wayne (supporting food banks, animal care, and Habitat for Humanity builds).

The Allen County War Memorial Coliseum hosted the Hot Cider Hustle half marathon and 5K/10K walk/run Sunday morning — funds went directly to United Way of Allen County.

Community Harvest Food Bank received a $75,000 donation from Kroger on Friday, Oct.

11 to support its Farm to Food Bank program, which buys fresh produce from local farmers to supply Community Cupboard, Farm Wagon Mobile Pantries, and Hope for Heroes.

The Embassy Theatre hosts its 42nd annual Festival of Trees from Nov.

25 to Dec. 2 with events such as Midnight Madness on Nov. 28 from 11:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. and sensory-friendly viewing on Nov. 29 from 9 to 11 a.m.

Sweetwater will host its Marshall Playground event on Tuesday, Oct.

13 from 6-9 p.m. at its Fort Wayne campus on US 30 West — fans can explore Marshall amps, enjoy giveaways, and meet guitarist Jared James Nichols for performance and autographs.

Aunt Millie's was named as the presenting sponsor for the Philharmonic Pops Series, which opened Oct.

10 with The Music of Billy Joel featuring Tony DeSare. The six-concert series will run through May and offers family-friendly shows + memorable community experiences.

Tickets for the Tony Award-winning musical Shucked went on sale Friday, Oct.

9 at 10 a.m., and the show will be performed on Jan. 12 and Jan. 13, 2027 at the historic Embassy Theatre. Ticket prices start at $38.50, with additional fees for online orders.

Eco Fest, Death Done Differently and Discover Yoga are hosting a workshop on eco-friendly death on Sunday, Nov.

8 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Discover Yoga on the Landing (110 W Columbia St) where attendees will learn about sustainable funerary practices including conservation burial and human composting.

Allen County Human Resources is hosting a job fair on Wednesday, Oct.

21 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the War Memorial Coliseum. Job seekers can connect with county departments and apply online using available computer kiosks — free parking is provided.

Gov. Mike Braun encourages hunters this season to donate legally harvested deer to the Hunt for Hunger program, which helps local food banks and ensures processing fees are covered+grants support nonprofits.

The DNR-run initiative has provided over 500,000 pounds of venison since 2008 to families needing nutritious food.

A study from Ojai Recovery shows that from 2019 through 2024, Jay County recorded 59.9 overdose deaths per 100,000 residents and ranked second statewide while Grant County ranked fourth at 58.9; the analysis notes smaller populations can drive higher rates (six-year federal data).