Classes

ALLEN COUNTY 4-H CLUB: “Small Engines Workshop” to rebuild four-cycle engine; for students in grades 3 to 12; 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, 18, 23 and March 11; Carroll High School, 3701 Carroll Road; limited to 10 participants; $29; registration by today at 481-6826.

COMPUTER CLASSES: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Brookside Church, 6102 Evard Road; $5 per class; 486-4467 for topics.

DROP-IN YOGA IN THE GARDEN: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.; instructor Lanah Hake; no class on days Fort Wayne Community Schools cancels because of weather; $7 nonmembers, $5 conservatory members or volunteers.

DROP-IN ZUMBA IN THE GARDEN: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through February, Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.; instructor Hillary Halsema; no class on days Fort Wayne Community Schools cancels because of weather; $7 non-members, $5 conservatory members or volunteers.

IPFW COLLEGE OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS YOUTH CLASSES: Room 117, IPFW Center, 2808 Frontage Road (in the Marketplace at Warsaw), Warsaw.

•“Mission: Famous Architecture Around the World” for grades 4 to 6, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturdays Feb 11 to March 17, $69; register at 574-269-6562 by Friday.

•“Abstract Art is FUN!” for grades 2 to 4, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays Feb. 11 to March 17; $69; register at 574-269-6562 by Friday.

IPFW COLLEGE OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS YOUTH DANCE CLASSES: Saturday through April 7, Room 113 Williams Theater, IPFW campus, Fort Wayne; register at 481-6059 by Friday.

•Pre-Dance for ages 2 to 3, 9 to 9:30 a.m.; $84

•Ballet II for ages 6 to 8, 11 to 11:45 a.m.; $109

•Tap I for ages 4 to 6, 10:15 to 11 a.m.; $109

•Tap II for ages 7 to 9, 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; $109

IPFW COLLEGE OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS YOUTH THEATER CLASSES: Saturday through March 24, IPFW campus, Fort Wayne; register at 481-6059 by Friday.

•“Dramagination” for kindergarten to grade 3, 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.; $106; Studio Theatre, Kettler Hall

•Youth Drama for grades 4 to 7, 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; $106; Studio Theatre, Kettler Hall

•Theatre Masters for grades 8 to 12, 1 to 3 p.m.; $128; Room 154, Rhinehart Center.

PARENT-TEEN DRIVING SEMINAR: 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Parkview Corporate Office, 10501 Corporate Drive; free; limited to 225; register at 866-784-6706.

Lectures/Forums

CRIME VICTIM CARE OF ALLEN COUNTY COMMUNITY COMMUNICATION FORUMS: “Mental Health and Addictions among Underserved Populations” by Dr. Don Marshall, Park Center certified addictionist, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Park Center, 909 E. State Blvd.; lunch provided; register by today at 484-1414 or seekcvsrs@yahoo.com.

GEORGE R. MATHER LECTURE SERIES: “Separate But Equal?” by J.J. Foster, coordinator for Fort Wayne Urban League’s Campaign for African-American Achievement, 2 p.m. Sunday, The History Center, 302 E. Berry St.; 426-2882 or www.fwhistorycenter.com.

IPFW FEATURED FACULTY: “From Inspiration to Image: The Artwork of John Hrehov” by John Hrehov, professor of fine art, noon to 1 p.m., second floor, Helmke Library at IPFW; free; 481-6495 for information.

“TALKING WITH STRANGERS

” by Lanah Hake on traveling through the Middle East and India, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 9; Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.; limited to 20; $7 for non-members, $4 conservatory members and volunteers; register at 427-6011 by Friday.

Dance lessons

Beginners waltz: 7 p.m. Thursday, Renaissance Ballroom Dance Studio, 7145 Indiana 1 North, Ossian; call for price, 260-622-6644.

Country Line Dancing: 6 p.m. Thursdays; beginner and intermediate levels with Pam and Eagle; Neon Armadillo, 6040 Lima Road; practice dancing after lessons; partners not required but welcome; $5; 490-5060.

Library

Contact Allen County Public Library, 421-1200 or www.acpl.lib.in.us, for information on activities or branches not listed.

MAIN LIBRARY: “Storytime for Preschools, Daycares and Other Groups,” 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays; “Smart Start Storytime” for preschoolers ages 3 to 6, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; “Paws to Read,” children read to trained dogs, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays; “Babies and Books” for infants to 18 months and parents/caregivers, 10 a.m. Fridays; “Toddler Storytime” with stories and activities for ages 18 months to 3 years and parents/caregivers, 10:30 and 11 a.m. Fridays; Gamers Nights (teens and young adults), 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Mangaka Club (teens and young adults), 7 p.m. Thursday; “Homeschool Happenings: Valentine Candy Making,” 1 p.m. Thursday ; First Fridays Book Club 10 a.m. Friday; Scrabble Club, 2 p.m. Saturday; Go Club, 2 p.m. Saturdays; 900 Library Plaza, 421-1200.

ABOITE BRANCH: “Born to Read: Babies and Books,” infants to 24 months and adult, 10:30 a.m. Mondays; “Smart Start Story time,” ages 3 to 5 with adult, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; “Baby Steps Toddler Time,” songs and activities, age 2 and adult, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; “Great Groundhog Celebration” with puppets, piñatas and refreshments, 10:30 a.m. Thursday. “Art for Homeschoolers,“ 2 p.m. Thursdays; “Art for Homeschool Teens, 10:30 a.m. Fridays; 5630 Coventry Lane; 421-1310.

DUPONT BRANCH: “Born to Read Storytime,” infants to 24 months with adult, 10:30 a.m. Mondays; “Baby Steps Storytime,” age 2 and adult, 10:15 and 11 a.m. Tuesdays; “Ants in Your Pants” story time for preschoolers, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; “Smart Start Storytime,” ages 3 to 5 with adult, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays; “Paws to Read,” children read to trained dogs, 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays; ; 536 E. Dupont Road; 421-1315.

GEORGETOWN BRANCH: “Born to Read Babies and Books Storytime,” 10:15 and 11 a.m. Mondays; “Baby Steps: Toddler Time Storytime,” ages 2 and 3 and caregivers, 10:15 and 11 a.m. Tuesdays; LEGO Club, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday; “Smart Start Storytime,” preschoolers, 10:15 and 11 a.m. Thursdays; “Family Fun Night: Groundhog Day,” 7 p.m. Monday; “Teen Thursday: Games Unplugged,” 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; “Smart Start Storytime,” preschoolers with adult, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; “Teen Game Time,” 3:30 p.m. Wednesday; LEGO Club, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday; 13521 State St., Grabill; 421-1325.

HESSEN CASSEL BRANCH: “Smart Start Storytime: A Visit to the Dentist,” ages 3 to 5 and adult, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday; “Afterschool Adventures: Panama” for Kindergarten to grade 5, 4 p.m. Wednesday;3030 E. Paulding Road; 421-1330.

LITTLE TURTLE BRANCH: “Storytime for Preschoolers: That Awesome Mitten,”10:30 a.m. today and Tuesday; “Paws to Read,” children read to trained dogs, 6 p.m. Mondays; 2201 Sherman Blvd.; 421-1335.

NEW HAVEN BRANCH: “Storytimes for Preschoolers: G is for Groundhog,” 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; “Building Brains LEGO Club,” 3:30 p.m. Tuesday; “Babies and Books,” infants to 24 months and parents/caregivers, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays; “Teen Thursdays: Free Style,” 3:30 p.m. Thursday; 648 Green St., New Haven; 421-1345.

PONTIAC BRANCH: “Teen Café,” 4 p.m. Tuesdays; 2nd Annual Black History Sit-in to honor Woolworth Sit-in participants, all day Wednesday; “Sit and Stitch” for knitters, 4:30 p.m. Thursdays; “Paws to Read,” children read to trained dogs, 5 p.m. Thursdays; “Smart Start Storytime,” preschoolers and caregivers, 10:30 a.m. Fridays; 2215 S. Hanna St.; 421-1350.

SHAWNEE BRANCH: “Born to Read Storytime,” infants and toddlers, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays; “Smart Start Storytime” for preschoolers, 11 a.m. Thursdays; “Teen Thursday: Game Day,” 3:30 p.m. Thursdays; 5600 Noll Ave.; 421-1355.

TECUMSEH BRANCH: “Girls Read,” 4 p.m. today; “Paws to Read,” children read to trained dogs, 6:30 p.m. Mondays; “Smart Start Storytime” with literacy games and crafts for preschoolers, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; “TecTeens: Wii Sports Games Tourney,” 3:30 p.m. Wednesday; “Wondertots,” stories plus rhythm and movement for ages 1 to 3 and caregivers, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays; “Bella’s Book Club,” supernatural fiction for ages 15 to 18, 1 p.m. Thursday; “Dead Authors Books Club,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday; 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: “Yarn Lover’s Gathering,” 7 p.m. Thursdays; Smart Start Storytime” plus songs and crafts, 10:30 a.m. Fridays; 4701 Indiana 101 North, Woodburn; 421-1370.

GARRETT PUBLIC LIBRARY: 11th annual “Goodnight, Garrett!” celebration of family literacy for preschool through grade 4, including magic show, clowns teaching how to make balloon animals, storytelling with live characters, craft stations, free books and refreshments; 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, 107 W. Houston St., Garrett; 260-357-5485.

KENDALLVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: “Preschool Storytime,” 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays; “Forever Young,” book club for adults who enjoy teen fiction, on “Wintergirls” by Laurie Halse Anderson, 6 p.m. today; “Genealogy Assistance 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday; “Craft Craze” for elementary school children, 4 p.m. Thursday; “So I Got an e-Reader: Now What?” class for new owners of Kindle, Nook, iPad and other devices, 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday; “Libraries Remember: Ethnic Jewelry” crafts class limited to 15, 6 p.m. Thursday, register by Tuesday at 260-343-2010; 221 S. Park Ave., 260-343-2010.

LIMBERLOST PUBLIC LIBRARY: “Preschool Storytime,” 6:30 p.m. today and 10 a.m. Thursday; “Tiny Tots Storytime,” 10 a.m. Wednesdays; 164 Kelly St., Rome City; 260-854-2775.

Organizations

DISORDERLY BEAR DEN OF GOOD BEARS OF THE WORLD: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Community Center, 233 W. Main St.; 409-9886 or www.goodbearsoftheworld.org.

NEWCOMERS CLUB OF FORT WAYNE: Coffee for women who have relocated to Fort Wayne within previous 18 months, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Mocha Lounge, 6312 Covington Road, Covington Plaza; 255-3553 or membership@fwnewcomers.com.

TOASTMASTERS CLUB:

•American Red Cross Club, noon Tuesdays; American Red Cross, 1212 E. California Road; 480-8190.

•Johnny Appleseed Club, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Fridays; Better Business Bureau, 4011 Parnell Ave.; 918-2065.

Fundraisers

2ND ANNUAL PARTY IN THE PARK: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Main Suite, Parkview Field; mingle with Eric Wedge, Seattle Mariners manager and other sports celebrities at cocktail party followed by silent auction of sports-related memorabilia and trips; $75, $65 for Fort Wayne Sports Corp. members; reservations by today at 420-1305 or 747-1245 or partyinthepark@fortwaynesports corp.com; benefits American Red Cross of Northeast Indiana, Charis House and Fort Wayne Sports Corp.

DESIGN ON LIFE: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 25, Ceruti’s, 6601 Innovation Blvd.; international cuisine and silent auction; $50 by Sunday; $75 through Feb. 25; benefits Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana.

FISH AND TENDERLOIN FRY: 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Tri-Lakes Lions Hall, Colony Avenue, Tri-Lakes; all-you-can-eat dinner with beverage and dessert; $8.50 for adults, $4 for children 6 to 12; $4, free for children under 6; benefits local and district projects.

HABITAT FOR HOUNDS: Individuals, families, groups and companies build creative doghouses for H.O.P.E. for Animals to be voted on and auctioned; register at 420-7729 or www.hope-for-animals.org by Tuesday.