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Deadline Feb. 5 for senior citizens’ dinner at New Hope Lutheran
New Hope Lutheran Church on the south edge of Ossian will again host its quarterly senior citizens’ dinner for anyone in the community age 55 or better on Thursday, Feb. 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the fellowship hall.

Enjoy a sing along with Ed Higgins, and naturalist Jody Heaston will talk about “The Wonder of Snowflakes.” A freewill offering dinner will be served by the ladies of New Hope.

RSVP by calling 260-622-7954 by Tuesday, Feb. 5.

Chocolate tasting at Fort Wayne church Feb. 9
The 13th annual Taste of Chocolate, sponsored by the Lincolnshire Church at 6404 South Calhoun, Fort Wayne, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 9.

Two seatings will be offered for the evening of chocolate tasting, featuring a chocolate fountain and fruit bar. Coffee, live music and a silent auction will be held from 5 to 8 p.m.

The first seating will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The second seating will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. A $3 carry-out is available during the last 15 minutes of each seating.

Admission is $9 for adults, $5 for kids (age 4-10) and free to those three and younger.
To order tickets call 260-456-1993.

Railroad Celebration Feb. 9 & 10
The Three Rivers Railroad Heritage Council, a not-for-profit organization, will host its fourth annual Railroad Celebration Saturday, Feb. 9, and Sunday, Feb. 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the restored former Pennsylvania Railroad Baker Street Railroad Station at 221 W. Baker Street in Fort Wayne.

The theme this year will be The Nickel Plate Railroad in the Tri-State Area.

Displays will include hundreds of items covering all past and present activities the railroad and its successors. There will also be three operating model railroad layouts.  This is a family-oriented, all-ages event.

The public is welcome and to attend. Admission is $5 per person. Children under age 12 are free.

For more information, call 260-747-2766 or 260-436-6158 or email cjberndt@yahoo.com.