|
Subscribe | Get featured
Rise and shine, Fort Wayne!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Transit routes reimagined, Disney On Ice: Frozen & Encanto, and Into the Night Masquerade + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Fort Wayne protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
|
đź“° In the news
Transit routes reimagined after feedback: Citilink’s service updates begin today in Southeast Fort Wayne, retiring the Southeast Local and combining Routes 7 and 7A. Route 6 is renamed, with staff riding along to help riders — see what’s changing and why.
Shape your city’s priorities: Fort Wayne’s Neighborhood Presidents meet today as city officials gather input on investing federal funds for the next five years. The meeting streams on the Fort Wayne Neighborhoods Facebook page — see how to participate.
Fort Wayne corridor construction: Lane closures continue on West Jefferson Boulevard for water main replacement. Work began Feb. 25 between Ardmore and Taylor, with one lane each way and business access maintained into May — get timeline and access details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Highlights this week:
|
🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
|
🫶 We got your back
Game-night wing fix: Wrigley Field Bar & Grill nails the crispy-juicy balance, with sauces like Original Hot, Garlic Parm, Lemon Pepper, or Extra Hot if you’re brave. It’s a friendly Fort Wayne sports-bar hang with live local music on weekends, perfect for catching up over a pile of wings.
Self-care, but make it easy: The Find stocks a Beauty + Wellness corner with indie fragrances, approachable skincare, and little feel-good extras, perfect for a midweek reset or a last-minute gift that reads put-together. A small treat that still feels like an upgrade is kind of The Find’s thing.
Swing through winter: Suite Spot Golf keeps your game sharp without frozen fingers. Eight TrackMan suites, big HD screens, and a sneaky-good bourbon list create the perfect indoor loop, the kind where “one more hole” quietly becomes “one more round,” and practice feels like play.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
|
📆 Our favorite events this week
Have an event to share? BaseLocal Verified Businesses can submit them for free! Learn more about how to submit an event here →
All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🏺 Pottery Wheel Workshop Tuesday @ The Build Guild | Tuesday (3/3) at 5:30 PM – Roll up your sleeves and give the pottery wheel a spin, because your shelves deserve more than store-bought knickknacks. Learn the basics, make something you’ll love, pick it up in 10 days, and rescue it before week three. Register or call 260-209-9150.
🎨 ARTrageous Gala and Auction @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – Open to the public, FWMoA’s ARTrageous Gala serves up luxe auction finds, top-tier cuisine and décor, and the kind of mingling that makes you remember why you like this town. Skipping the tux? Bid in the silent auction online, or Fill the Frame and donate.
⛸ Disney On Ice: Frozen & Encanto @ Allen County War Memorial Coliseum | Saturday (3/7) at 10:30 AM – Brace yourself for Disney On Ice with Frozen and Encanto, where the kids lose their minds and you secretly sing along. Skaters twirl through Arendelle and the Madrigals’ casita, Mickey hosts, and yes, character meet and greets cost extra, adult costumes politely vetoed.
⛵ The 7th Voyage of Sinbad: Music of the Middle East @ Purdue FW Music Center | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Trade errands for a free, family concert with the Fort Wayne Phil as Sinbad sails through Middle Eastern music and a North American premiere. It is sensory-friendly, welcoming for all, and yes, you still have to register, because this town loves a form.
🍓 Florida Strawberry Truckload Sale @ O’Reilly Auto Parts | Saturday (3/7) at 3:30 PM – Florida strawberries are rolling in by the truckload, with pecans and South Dakota honey riding shotgun, at the O’Reilly Auto Parts lot on Maysville Rd. It’s a blink-and-you-miss-it half-hour pop-up, so come early. Cash or card, first come, first served.
🎠Into the Night Masquerade @ Bergstaff Place | Saturday (3/7) at 7:00 PM – Trade the parka for a mask, and join NextStep’s masquerade as they make their Fort Wayne debut bringing real neurological recovery to our neighbors. Expect cocktails, a plated dinner, live entertainment, a powerful mission moment, and a live auction you’ll actually stay for.
🕯 Sip and Wick: A Candle Making Class @ Hop River Brewing Company | Sunday (3/8) at 2:00 PM – Make three soy, wooden wick candles at Hop River Brewing, first drink included. One even comes in a reusable concrete vessel from Five Little Bears Shoppe. Crafty, date-night friendly, and refreshingly analog, kids welcome with an adult.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
|
🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
|
đź“» Fort Wayne report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 44°F – Low: 32°F – Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 44. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: A chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. East wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
—
Tomorrow – High: 47°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 88%
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 47. East wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Rain before 4am, then rain likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Someone Googled you this week đź‘€
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
This house is wild
This 4-bed, 3.5-bath showpiece in The Villages of Arneo, Fort Wayne’s newest planned community, blends timeless arches with modern ease. A two-story foyer reveals an arched staircase and hidden closet. The beamed great room centers on a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, and a gourmet kitchen hides a bulk-shopping pantry. A spa-worthy primary suite and a covered pond-view lanai shine.
Take a peek inside →
|
 |
Thanks for reading! If you know someone who’d love BaseLocal, send ’em here so they can sign up too 🙂
|
|
|
|
