Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of October.
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🏘️ Community
McDonald’s restaurants across Indiana will donate 10% of all app sales on October 21 to local high schools, helping to fund sports programs.
Each of the 184 locations has chosen a nearby school to receive at least $250—continuing a fundraiser that began in Ohio.
🎓 Education
Southwick Elementary pre-K students visited the new school construction site and wore hard hats and safety vests to see heavy machinery and listen to workers read a construction site story.
The nearly 100,000-square-foot building, which will replace the overcrowded Southwick east of Prince Chapman Academy, is expected to open in two years (with design by Garmann Miller and Weigand Construction).
Today marks the start of National School Bus Safety Week—local transportation and safety leaders in Fort Wayne urge drivers to stop when red lights flash near school buses.
A national survey shows over 39 million potential violations each year, and officials say obeying the rule creates a safer ride for children.
🌲 Environment
Volunteers planted 49 trees at Northside Park and removed invasive species at Sweeney Park East during Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation’s annual Great Tree Canopy Comeback event last Saturday—an effort that has added over 3,000 trees to county parks since 2001.
The project aims to restore tree canopy and boost environmental and public health benefits in the community.
🎉 Fort Wayne Events
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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.
Fort Wayne Philharmonic: Holst and Mozart
7-8:30 p.m. — Clyde Theatre — Dinner and drinks available — Experience a delightful evening of classical music with Holst, Ravel, and Mozart in a relaxed atmosphere.
Old Fort Cluster Dog Show
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — Entry details not specified — Experience the excitement of breed judging and obedience at this annual dog show.
Gabriel Rutledge Live Comedy Show
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Join comedy sensation Gabriel Rutledge for an evening filled with humor and entertainment.
Gabriel Rutledge Live Comedy Show
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket price varies — Experience hilarious storytelling from a renowned comedian.
Black Flag Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Piere's Entertainment Center — Ticket prices TBA — Experience the raw energy of Black Flag live in Fort Wayne.
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