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🌱 How you can help Fort Wayne’s stray cats survive this winter
Coming up: We Ain't Done Wild'N Yet on the Fort Wayne Patch calendar
Hey there, Fort Wayne! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How you can help Fort Wayne’s stray cats survive this winter
- See where the restored ‘I Am Allen’ sculpture now stands
- What new rules now guide Catholic health care in Fort Wayne?
Also on today's calendar: The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Fort Wayne, IN and 1 more event.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 34 and low of 30 degrees.
- Wednesday: Fog in the morning; clearing, temps: high: 36, low: 32.
- Thursday: Windy with rain, with a high of 49 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
1. Thousands of stray cats braving winter in Fort Wayne: FWACC urges community support (wane.com) — Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control says thousands of local stray cats are facing dangerous cold and is asking residents to help them survive winter. Officials recommend small, insulated outdoor shelters plus unfrozen food and water, and note even non–pet owners can save lives by checking on outdoor cats and reporting animals in distress. 
2. I AM ALLEN: Allen County bicentennial sculpture dedicated after it was damaged in March (21alivenews.com) — A damaged “I Am Allen” bicentennial sculpture has now been rededicated at its new home near the Pufferbelly and Salomon Farm trails in Fort Wayne. Local sponsors, county leaders, and artist Julie Wall gathered Monday to celebrate the restored artwork, one of 15 pieces honoring Allen County’s 200th birthday and adding fresh interest to a popular recreation area.
3. General Decree Establishing the Seventh Edition of the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services as Particular Law in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend (todayscatholic.org) — Catholic health care providers in the Diocese of Fort Wayne–South Bend now must follow the newly adopted Seventh Edition of the Ethical and Religious Directives. Bishop Kevin Rhoades’ decree, issued from Fort Wayne, makes these rules binding on all diocesan Catholic health institutions starting December 15, potentially shaping policies patients encounter locally.
4. Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Fort Wayne Awards; LEGALLY BLONDE Leads Best Musical! (broadwayworld.com) — Fort Wayne–area theater fans can now see who’s leading the 2025 BroadwayWorld Fort Wayne Awards, with “Legally Blonde” currently topping the Best Musical race. The standings highlight local favorites like Fort Wayne Civic Theatre, Purdue Fort Wayne, and Three Rivers Music Theatre, and voting continues ahead of winners being announced in January.
5. The process of painting Santa Claus (wane.com) — In Fort Wayne, local artist Mike Gouloff has quietly created more than 100 Santa paintings over 12 years, giving them away to spread holiday cheer. He walked WANE 15 through his detailed process, from sketching Santa’s expressive eyes to adding the final white highlights, describing each piece as a message about belief, relationships, and human kindness.
📸 Around Fort Wayne
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fort Wayne
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★ Featured events ★
- We Ain't Done Wild'N Yet
Summit City Comedy Club, 5535 St Joe Rd, Fort Wayne
7:00 pm
Friday December 26
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Other local events
- The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Fort Wayne, IN
Courtyard by Marriott Fort Wayne Downtown at Grand Wayne Convention Center , 1150 S Harrison St , Fort Wayne
6:00 pm - 96.3XKE Presents: That Arena Rock Show - A Celebration of 70's and 80's Rock
Clyde Theatre , 1808 Bluffton Rd , Fort Wayne
8:00 pm - Fort Wayne Farm Show
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum , 4000 Parnell Ave , Fort Wayne
9:00 am
Saturday December 20
Saturday December 27
Tuesday January 13
📣 Fort Wayne Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Music and Movement Storytime
Allen County Public Library - Grabill , 13521 Grabill Rd , Grabill
10:30 am - Open Gaming for Adults
Grabill Branch - Meeting Room
6:30 pm - City Council
815 Lincoln Hwy E , New Haven
10:30 pm - LEGO Challenge
Allen County Public Library - Grabill , 13521 Grabill Rd , Grabill
4:00 pm - Adult Book Discussion Group
Churubusco Public Library , 116 North Mulberry , Churubusco
10:00 am - Gingerbread House Decorating
Wholesome Roots Cooking , 14411 Lima Rd , Fort Wayne
5:30 pm - Mom & Me Yoga
13521 State St , Grabill
3:30 pm - Portside Pizza Karaoke
Portside Pizza , 5310 N Old Indiana 102 , Columbia City
9:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I am trying to join a local union (Fort Wayne) I am OSHA 10 certified and have NCCER certifications in core curriculum and general construction skills.
I am looking to learn to weld but I don't know where to start/look. But I am also open to other trades such as electrician/carpentry/general laborer… (Nextdoor Williams-Woodland Park) - To Herb Shanyfelt -- I just came in from cleaning my driveway and the old 2007 Troy Bilt that you worked on two weeks ago is running like a champ.
That was actually fun with the sun shining down and almost no wind. Beautiful day to be outside. Thanks again!! (Nextdoor Woodland Lake)
- Indiana Staffing posted a job opening for Activities Assistant in Fort Wayne. Apply here.
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Merchandise and Stocking Associate in Fort Wayne. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Wayne here.
Ok Fort Wayne! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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