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Camps

“ROAR ‘N’ SNORE”: Overnight tent camp fundraiser; 6 p.m. Saturday through 9 a.m. Sunday; Black Pine Animal Park, Albion; $65 a site, up to two tents, plus $8 a person, includes guided sanctuary tour, dinner, snacks, movie, after dark fun, continental breakfast; to register, call 260-636-7383 or go to www.blackpine.org.

Classes

ALLEN COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE PROGRAMS: 4001 Crescent Ave.; 481-6826 for information.

•“Get Checking,” Tuesday; free.

PET PARENTING: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, H.O.P.E. for Animals, 1333 Maycrest Drive; free; 427-5511 or allison.miller@cityoffortwayne.org.

“WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT FOR THE PRIVATE LANDOWNER”: Eight-week course, 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays beginning this Tuesday through Nov. 6; IPFW, 2101 Coliseum Blvd. E.; $100 a person; to register, call 812-662-4999.

Lectures/Forums

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY: “Friendship, Fashion and Philanthropy: The Vera Bradley Story,” presented by Patricia R. Miller, co-founder of Vera Bradley; 3:30 p.m. Thursday; Cordier Auditorium, Manchester University, North Manchester; free; 260-982-5285.

UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS: “Executive Power in the U.S. Constitution: Law, Discretion and Character,” Johnathan O’Neill; 3:30 p.m. today; University of Saint Francis, North Campus, Spring Street; free; 399-7700, ext. 8125.

YWCA DIVERSITY DIALOGUE: “The Prominence of Homelessness in Fort Wayne and the Surrounding Area,” presented by Dick Sievers, chaplain from Allen County Jail, and Naomi Nicastro, Fort Wayne Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center; noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, YWCA, 1610 Spy Run Ave.; free; reservations, 424-4908, 254 or shiatt@ywcaerew.org.

Dance lessons

RENAISSANCE BALLROOM DANCE STUDIO: Beginning Foxtrot; 7 p.m. Thursday; 7145 Indiana 1 N., Ossian; 260-622-6644.

RENAISSANCE BALLROOM DANCE STUDIO: Bolero series; 7 p.m. Friday; 7145 Indiana 1 N., Ossian; $50 per person; 260-622-6644.

Library

Contact Allen County Public Library, 421-1200 or www.acpl.lib.in.us, for information on activities.

ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY: “Genealogy for Kids,” 2 p.m. Tuesday; “Storytime for Preschools, Daycares and Other Groups,” 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Children’s Services, registration required; “Whose Genes are you Wearing,” 6 p.m. Tuesday in Young Adults’ Services; “Next Chapter Book Club,” 4 p.m. Wednesday; “Babies and Books,” infants to 18 months and parents/caregivers, 10 a.m. Fridays in Children’s Services; 900 Library Plaza, 421-1200.

ABOITE BRANCH: “Paws to Read,” read stories to trained dogs, 6:30 p.m. Mondays; “Smart Start Storytime,” ages 3 to 5 and adult, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; “Baby Steps Toddler Time,” plus games, age 2 and adult, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; 5630 Coventry Lane; 421-1310.

DUPONT BRANCH: “Storytime with a Twist,” preschoolers, 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays; “Ants in Your Pants,” preschool program, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; “LEGO Club,” 7 p.m. Tuesday; “Baby Steps Storytime,” 10:15 and 11 a.m. Tuesday; 536 E. Dupont Road; 421-1315.

GEORGETOWN BRANCH: “Born to Read Babies and Books Storytime,” plus puppets, 10:15 and 11 a.m. Mondays; “Family Fun Night: Will It Float,” 7 p.m. today; “Teen Thursday: Ductigami,” 3:30 p.m. Thursday; Georgetown Square, 6600 E. State Blvd.; 421-1320.

GRABILL BRANCH: “Born to Read,” infants and caregivers, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; 13521 State St., Grabill; 421-1325.

HESSEN CASSEL BRANCH: “After School Adventures: LEGO Club,” 4 p.m. Wednesday; “Tuesdays with Stories,” 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; “Family Movie Night,” 6:30 p.m. Thursday; “Field Trip Fridays: The Tundra,” 10:30 a.m. Friday; 3030 E. Paulding Road; 421-1330.

LITTLE TURTLE BRANCH: “Storytime for Preschoolers: Apples,” 7 p.m. Mondays and 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; “Paws to Read,” read stories to trained dogs, 6 p.m. Mondays; “Teotwawki Book Club,” teens, 4 p.m. Wednesday; “LEGO League,” 3:45 p.m. Thursday; 2201 Sherman Blvd.; 421-1335.

MONROEVILLE BRANCH: “Smart Start Storytime,” 3:30 p.m. Mondays; 115 Main St., Monroeville; 421-1340.

NEW HAVEN BRANCH: “Smart Start Storytime,” ages 3 to 5 and adult, 10:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; “Those Witty Brits,” book club, 7 p.m. Wednesday; “Teen Thursdays: Exploding Toothpaste Edition,” 3:30 p.m. Thursday; 648 Green St., New Haven; 421-1345.

PONTIAC BRANCH: “Teen Café,” 4 p.m. Tuesdays; “Wacky Wednesday,” 4 p.m. Wednesday; “Paws to Read,” children, read to trained dog, 5 p.m. Thursdays; “Smart Start Storytime,” preschoolers and caregivers, 10:30 a.m. Fridays; “Family Game Night,” 6:30 p.m. Thursdays; 2215 S. Hanna St.; 421-1350.

TECUMSEH BRANCH: “Guys Read,” ages 6 to 12, 4 p.m. today; “LEGO Maniacs,” 4 p.m. Tuesday; “TecTeens,” 3:30 p.m. Wednesday; “Wondertots,” stories, rhythm and movement, ages 1 to 3 and caregivers, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays; 1411 E. State Blvd.; 421-1360.

WAYNEDALE BRANCH: “Smart Start Storytime,” ages 3 to 5 and caregivers, 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; “Born to Read Storytime,” infants to age 2 and caregivers, 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays; 2200 Lower Huntington Road; 421-1365.

WOODBURN BRANCH: “Smart Start Storytime,” plus crafts, 10:30 a.m. Fridays; 4701 Indiana 101 N., Woodburn; 421-1370.

BRUMBACK LIBRARY: Fall book sale; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 215 W. Main St., Van Wert, Ohio.

KENDALLVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: “Free Basic Couponing Class,” 6 p.m. Monday; “Now You’re Cookin’,” 4 p.m. Tuesday; “Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament,” 10 a.m. Saturday, $2 fee; 6221 S. Park Ave., 260-343-2010 or www.kendallvillelibrary.org.

LIMBERLOST PUBLIC LIBRARY: “Preserving Your Garden,” 6 p.m. Monday; “Book Buddies,” 10 a.m. Wednesday; 164 Kelly St., Rome City; 260-854-2775.

Organizations

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF FORT WAYNE: Ian Rolland, guest speaker at “Passport to Manhood” breakfast; 7:30 a.m. Wednesday; 2609 Fairfield Ave.; $50 donation; to register, 744-0998, ext. 19.

FORT WAYNE WOMEN’S MIDDAY CONNECTION: Meeting, Sept. 25; Orchard Ridge Country Club, 4531 Lower Huntington Road; $13.50 inclusive; meeting, “Start Your Engines,” featuring Sweetcar Co.; complimentary child care; all women welcome; reservations due by Tuesday, 348-3706.

GENEALOGY COMPUTER USERS GROUP: Monthly meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Meeting Room B, Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza.

NORTHSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: General meeting; 7 p.m. today, Forest Park United Methodist Church, 2100 Kentucky Ave.; bring food item for Food Pantry; www.northsideneighborhood.org for information.

TOASTMASTERS CLUB MEETINGS:

•Anthony Wayne Toastmasters, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday; Ivy Tech Community College-Northeast, 3800 N. Anthony Blvd., Room 1550; guests welcome; 260-348-7439.

•Summit City Toastmasters, 7:30 a.m. Fridays; Better Business Bureau, 4011 Parnell Ave.; 918-2065 or www.SummitCityTM.org.

Fundraisers

TRIBUTE DINNER FUNDRAISER FOR CANCER SERVICES: 6 p.m. Oct. 11, reservations due by Thursday; Marquis Ballroom, Fort Wayne Marriott, 305 E. Washington Center Road; $100 per tickets; 484-9560 or events@cancer-services.org.

FROGAPALOOZA: Honoring John and Carol Brooks; Friday; Sweetwater Sound, 5501 U.S. 30 W.; $100 a person; benefits Little River Wetlands Project; 478-2515 or lrwp.org/frog.

SUSAN FARMER SNYDER CANCER BENEFIT: Food, music, games, auction; 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday; American Legion Post, 1736 S. Indiana Ave., Auburn; 260-925-0145.

SIDECAR GARY’S BENEFIT RIDE/PARTY FOR TAYLOR THARP: Saturday; ride registration, 10 a.m., Osborns USA, 819 W. Washington Center Road, party at 2 p.m., Turners Club, 3636 Parnell Ave.; donations accepted.