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Northside NewsThe official newsletter for the Northside Neighborhood Association

PO Box 5394, Fort Wayne IN 46895 | [email protected] | Instagram | Twitter: FWNNA

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UPCOMING EVENTSNEXT GENERAL MEETING

Northside Neighborhood is going to the dogs!

Northside Neighborhood Board is very excited to announce that our presenter for our next General Meeting will be representatives (two legged & four legged) from THREE RIVERS VISITING DOGS! Three Rivers Visiting Dogs is a volunteer organization that was founded in 2005. They provide training to certify therapy dogs & organizes teams to visit area hospitals and nursing homes. In addition to visiting area hospitals and nursing homes, they recently visited Purdue University to help relieve stress for students before finals.

“For most, it is hard to see the warm eyes & devoted demeanor of an adorable dog and not feel softened in some way. That is the hope of the amzing volunteers (and animals) who support the Three Rivers Visiting Dogs groups.”

Be sure not to miss this opportunity to meet some of the wonderful volunteers and dogs. Hope to see you there!

Monday, April 8, 2019Board Meeting-7:00PM

Monday, April 15, 2019General Meeting-7:00PM

Saturday, May 4, 2019Great American Cleanup(additional info. on pg. 3)

Monday, May 13, 2019Board Meeting-7:00PM Monday, May 27, 2019Memorial Day Parade

Happy Mother’ s Day(Sunday, May 12, 2019)

Riddle me this....

I am in the beginning of sorrow & sadness. You will find me in hap-piness & you will also f ind me in sun & stars but not in moon. I am in summer & spring, but not in winter or fall. Who am I? Answer on page 12

Monday, April 15 @ 7:00PMPSI-OTE Building Upper-Level

Located in Northside Bob Arnold Park

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April-May 2019

Free Yard Waste Drop-Off

As part of the Great American Cleanup, Fort Wayne City Utilities is offering

FREE waste drop off for all Allen County Residents! Saturday, May 4, 2019 8a-6p

Bring waste to:6202 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN.

• Do Bring: Grass clippings, brush, twigs/branches, leaves, and garden waste

• Don’t Bring: Plastic bags, construction debris, or root balls with soil attached.

• Material may be loose or bagged in a biodegradable paper bag.

For additional information on drop-off or products available at the Bio-solids Handling Facility, call

260-427-5535




April-May 2019

2019 Great American Cleanup

The next Great American Cleanup is Saturday, May 4, 2019. The Great American Cleanup is the country’s largest beautification and community improvement effort. Nationwide, there were more than four mil-lion volunteers last year. Fort Wayne’s clean-up efforts focus on neighborhoods, vacant lots, trails and greenways, graffiti removal, streets and roads, and our rivers. The event provides a great opportunity for neighborhood associations, church groups, service organizations, youth groups, schools, and all residents to make a difference in their community.

The City is looking for volunteers and groups of all ages to take part in the clean-up of litter and debris from Fort Wayne’s neighborhoods, parks, roadways, trails, and riverbanks. In order to accommodate par-ticipants with an event tee-shirt, gloves, and trash bags, residents and groups are asked to pre-register by clicking www.cityoffortwayne.org/greatamericancleanup or by calling 311.

Northside Neighborhood Association will be helping to cleanup Lakeside Park 9am-12pm.

A dumpster will be available on Vermont (between Alabama & California).




April-May 2019

Homeowner Repair

The City of Fort Wayne’s Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services Homeowner Repair Loan Program is now open!The Roof & Heating & Air Conditioning Replacement Program offers 0% interest seven-year loans for heating, air conditioning or roof replacement. Following are a few of the criteria needed to qualify for the program:

• Applicants must own their own home and it must be their primary residence.• The home must be located within the City limits.• Homes being purchased on land contract are not eligible for this program.• Applicants must have a household income at or below 80% of the Area Median Income.• Applicants must have homeowner’s insurance.• Applicants must be up-to-date on mortgage payments.• Applicants must not be involved in a pending bankruptcy or have liens placed against their home.

Further qualification information is included in the program guidelines:

Heating & Air Conditioning Program Guidelines:http://www.fwcommunitydevelopment.org/images/HeatingAirConditioningProgramGuidelines III.pdf

Roof Program Guideleineshttp://www.fwcommunitydevelopment.org/images/Roof Program Guidelines II pdf

Residents may call 260-427-8585 to leave their information on a voicemail system. Someone from the office of Housing & Neighborhood Services will call back to determine their eligibility.

As always, funding is limited for this program. Qualified homeowners are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.




Sweep off Your Porch! It’s time for Party!

A terrific way to get to know your neighbors is by organizing and hosting porch/yard parties this summer! There are lots of benefits of knowing your neighbors-from having a safer area to a healthier social life! Porch parties has been successful in the Lakeside Area and we would love for you to try it in YOUR area!

Decide what night of the week you want to hold your parties. Do you want to do just one? One each month? Each week? Lakeside holds theirs each Thursday during June, July and August. Talk with your neighbors to make a schedule and decide who will be the main organizer. OR just schedule one for YOUR yard and invite your neighbors!

Keep it simple! When inviting folks to host, let them know that no will need to go in their house (unless they choose), and nothing fancy or complicated is required! In Lakeside, the host provides a table for food and drink, paper products and a trash can! Each person attending is asked to bring food or drink to share. We always have a great variety and we quickly learned our neighbors’ specialities-everything from chips and a six-pack to fancy baked goods!

One person took it upon herself to organize the parties, make fliers (with dates and addresses) to hand out at the beginning of the season & set up a Facebook page. Slowly, others have jumped on the band wagon and we all know that many hands make light work! At the Neighborhood Association, we’ll be happy to help you publicize your parties on our social media outlets!

If you have any questions or want to brain-storm how to gett a party started in your area, feel free to email the Northside Neighborhood:

[email protected]

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Purdue-Extension Plant Sales2019 Annual Purdue-Extension Plant Sale with the Pros will be May 18, 2019- 9a-2p.

This is an event that you will not want to miss. They will be offering a wide assortment of plants including annuals, perennials, and indoor plants for you to enjoy greenery year round! Also available will be local vendors with products such as honey, native plants and fruit trees.

Step outside and take a deep breath. The snow if finally melting and the fresh scent of spring is in the air! This means that snow shovels are replaced with gardening tools and it’s time for spring planting! Listed below are a few upcoming local garden/plant sale opportunities.

The Annual Master Gardener/Garden Walk & Plant Sale2019 Annual Master Garden & Walk Plant Sale will be June 22, 2019-10a-1pThe Garden & Walk Sale is FREE to attend and gives visitors an opportunity to meander the

Display Gardens while Master Gardener Volunteers are available to guide guests, provide answers to questions.




April-May 2019

Mother’s Day Plant Sale

McMillen ParkCommunity Center

3901 Abbott St. Fri. May 10, 4-7 Sat. May 11, 10-5 Sun. May 12, 10-4

675 + Plant Types Conservatory Member Preview SaleHerbs, Annuals, Perennials, Thursday, May 9, 4-7Hybrid, Heirloom Vegetables Membership will be avaiable at the preview saleHanging Baskets, Potting Soil




April-May 2019

Fort Wayne City Utilities and the St. Joe River Watershed is once again hosting Rain Garden Workshops.

Rain Garden Workshop Dates:

April 13, 2019 May 18, 201910:30-2:00 8:30-12:30Grabill Public Library Manchester University, Fort Wayne Campus

Workshops are sponsored by Fort Wayne Utilities & the St. Joseph River Watershed Initiative Partnership. A cost-share program is being developed to help residential proprty owners offset

some of the costs of rain garden installation, but attendance at a workshop is required to qualify for the incentive. Workshops are free, however you must register in advance. Contact City Utilities @ 260-427-8311.




April-May 2019

2019 International Blind Sports Federation(BSA)

Turnstone is proud to co- host, in partnership with the United States Association of blind athletes, the 2019 IBSA Goalball & Judo International Qualifier June 28-July 10, 2019. This event will bring in hundreds of athletes and delegates from all over the world as they compete to earn their spot in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games!

HOW CAN YOU BE PART OF THIS HISTORIC EVENT?Hundreds of volunteers are needed for this event to make this event a success. Contact Rena Burden at Turnstones at [email protected] if you or your company is interested sponsoring or collaborating to help make this event memorable for all participants and showoff everything that northeast Indiana has to offer.

For additional information about this event. Visit the IBSA website.

IBSAFortWayne2019.com




April-May 2019

Mark your Calendars for Northside Neighborhood’s Annual Tin Caps Game

A Fort Wayne TinCaps baseball game is the perfect choice for fun family entertainment. More than just baseball, a TinCaps game has something fun for everyone! Parkview Field is a family desti-nation in downtown Fort Wayne and is home to the TinCaps, Midwest League affiliate of the San Diego Padres. , TinCaps games are fun and affordable.

Please join us on Monday, July 29, 2019 for our annual NNA Tin Caps Game. Monday is Family Feast Night, Princess Night and postgame Fireworks after the game!

Tickets are $10.00. To reserve your tickets please email NNA:

[email protected]

Fun Facts.. Did you know?

• Jackie Mitchell, a 17-year-old female pitcher for the AA Chattanooga

Lookouts, once played the New York Yankees in an exhibition

game and struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in succession.

• In his very first at bat as a 28-year-old rookie pitcher, Hall of Famer

Hoyt Wilhelm hit a home run. His career lasted for 21 more years

and 493 plate appearances, but he never hit another home run.

• There is an actual minor league baseball team named after the

Springfield Isotopes of The Simpsons episode “Hungry, Hungry

Homer.” They are the Albuquerque Isotopes.

• Bank robber John Dillinger was once a professional second

baseman, although he never made it to the major leages.




IMPORTANT NUMBERSListed are helpful phone numbers/websites that you may need.

(Cut this out and keep it in a convenient place)

NORTHSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEMBERSPresident: Cynthia Keller - 260-385-1685 | [email protected] President: Ed Graf - 260-420-0406Secretary: Linda Kirby - 260-496-8045 | [email protected]: Miriam Larmore - 260-422-2203 | [email protected]: Kathi Jones - 260-437-4084 | [email protected]: Mary Richman - 260-409-3061 | [email protected]: Carin Steele - 260-222-7587 | [email protected]: Lori Stombaugh - 260-410-0184 | [email protected] Council: Andy Downs, Joe Foy, Aaron Steele & Dan Wire

OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS2nd District City Council: Russ Jehl - 260-255-4580 | [email protected] Liaison: Palermo Galindo - 260-427-6214 | [email protected] FWPD Liaison Officer: David Kline - [email protected] non-emergency: 260-427-1222211 or (260-744-0700) First call for Help (social services/United Way)311 or (260-427-8311) City Government. (to request a city service or report a non-emergency issue).411 or (260-555-1212)-Directory Assistance511 or (1-866-227-3555) INDOT711 or (1-800-934-6489) State Relay (TTY-Deaf )811 or (1-800-382-5544) Call before you dig911 EmergencyAEP: (Electric Company) 1-800-311-4634Water Company (City Utilities) 260-427-1234Nipsco (Gas Company) 1-800-464-7726Gas Leaks: (Gas Emergency) 911Citilink: 260-432-4546Graffiti Hotline: 260-449-4747Drug Tip Hotline: 260-427-1262Noise Complaints: 260-427-1222 option 1Better Business Bureau: 260-423-4433BMV: 1-800-692-6841Social Security Office: 260-747-6072

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April-May 2019

Do you have an old television you would like to get rid of?

Did you know that electronic devises (televisions)

are not to be put in the garbage? If you have an old television that you would like to get rid let your neighborhood association help you out and take your old television(s)and recycle them for you. It’s as easy as sending us an email and we will give directions on how to be rid of your TV once and for all!

[email protected]

answer: the letter”s”




April-May 2019

ALLEN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

acwastewatcher.org

Presents

TOX-AWAY TUESDAYSTuesdays from 9am-2pm

2260 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne(Take Fort Recovery Road via Lima Road)

GUIDELINES acwastewatcher.org 260-449-4433 [email protected]




April-May 2019

Record Store Day Celebration on the North Anthony Corridor

On Saturday, April 13, 2019, North Anthony Corridor will be celebrating Record Store Day. This is an annual event to recognize the unique culture surrounding independently-owned record stores. As in the past, Wooden Nickel Records will be hosting a full day of activities.

Activities start @ 8am and going until 8pm. Bands will be performing throughout the day. Complimentaryfood and coffee plus free prizes and goodie bags will be given out.

In addition a beer tent with Old Crown Coffee Roasters providing the beer will be available with bands per-forming. The beer tent will be open from 11am-6pm. Food trucks will also be on hand.

For additional information , please visit www.northanthonycorridor.og/events &https://www.woodennickelrecords.com/

FACT When listening to music we have an emotional

attachment to the body. The body releases dopamine

resulting in goose bumps, or chills. The stronger the

attachment, the more dopamine is produced.




MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONOur membership year runs January 1 - December 31.

You can join or renew your membership at any General Meeting or NNA Event or by:

Visiting our web page:www.northsideneighborhood.org

Mailing your applicaiton to:TreasurerNorthside Neighborhood AssociationPO Box 5394Fort Wayne, IN 46895

Be sure to enclose your check for $15.00 (the annual dues) payable to NNA or the Northside Neighborhood Association.

Name: ___________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________

Home Phone: _____________________________________

Cell Phone: _______________________________________

Email: ___________________________________________

Areas of Concern: _______________________________

Volunteer interests:_____ Clean Up _____ Committees _____ Events_____ Newsletter / Social Content _____ Other

Would you like to receive your newsletter by:_____ Regular mail _____ Email

If you would like to donate to an NNA Special Project, you can include the amount on your check.

Amount __________ Special Project _______________

Are you interested in serving on the NNA Board? ________

ANNUAL DUES ARE ONLY

$25 A YEAR

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