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Free Screening of Caregiving-Kendallville Public Library

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New PBS Documentary "Caregiving" FREE Preview Screening June 17 at Kendallville Public Library

You are cordially invited to join PBS Fort Wayne for a screening of the upcoming PBS documentary "Caregiving" at the Kendallville Public Library on Tuesday, June 17 at 6:00pm. At this screening event, different clips from the documentary will be shown, while the documentary airs in its entirety on Tuesday, June 24 at 9:00pm on PBS Fort Wayne’s channel 39.1.
About the Documentary: From the filmmakers of "The Gene" and "Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies," and executive produced by Bradley Cooper, himself a caregiver, "Caregiving" is a groundbreaking new documentary from Well Beings that personalizes America’s caregiving crisis. Featuring intimate stories and expert voices, the film highlights the struggles and triumphs of caregivers nationwide. "Caregiving" will have its broadcast debut on PBS Fort Wayne channel 39.1 on Tuesday, June 24 at 9:00pm. It will also be available for streaming at pbs.org, with the PBS app and the PBS Fort Wayne app. Locally, the broadcast of "Caregiving" is made possible in part by Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana.
This screening event is free to attend at the Kendallville Public Library, located at 221 South Park Ave. in Kendallville, IN. but space will be limited and RSVPs are suggested. To reserve your space at this screening event, click on the button below to register online. For more information about this event, contact PBS Fort Wayne during normal business hours (8:30am-5:00pm weekdays) by phone at 260-484-8839 or by email at membership@wfwa.org.

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Caregiving-Free Preview Screening-Fort Wayne-June 23

You are cordially invited to join us...

New PBS Documentary "Caregiving" FREE Preview Screening June 23 at PBS Fort Wayne

You are cordially invited to a screening of the upcoming PBS documentary “Caregiving” being held at PBS Fort Wayne on Monday, June 23 at 6:00pm. At this screening event, different clips from the documentary will be shown while the documentary airs in its entirety on Tuesday, June 24 at 9:00pm on PBS Fort Wayne’s channel 39.1.
About the Documentary: From the filmmakers of “The Gene” and “Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies,” and executive produced by Bradley Cooper, himself a caregiver - “Caregiving” is a groundbreaking new documentary from Well Beings that personalizes America’s caregiving crisis. Featuring intimate stories and expert voices, the film highlights the struggles and triumphs of caregivers nationwide.
“Caregiving” will have its broadcast debut on PBS Fort Wayne channel 39.1 on Tuesday, June 24 at 9:00pm. It will also be available for streaming at pbs.org, with the PBS app and the PBS Fort Wayne app. Locally, the broadcast of “Caregiving” is made possible in part by Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana.
This screening event at PBS Fort Wayne, located at 2501 East Coliseum Blvd. in Fort Wayne is free to attend, but space will be limited and RSVPs are suggested. To reserve your space at this screening event, click on the button below to register online.
For more information about this event, contact PBS Fort Wayne during normal business hours (8:30am-5:00pm weekdays) by phone at 260-484-8839 or by email at membership@wfwa.org.

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SUNDAY, August 17: Where Curious Minds gather Speaker Series

Steven Raichlen • SUN August 17, 2025 • 4:00pm • McMillen Family Pavilion, Franke Park

Don’t miss an afternoon with noted PBS food expert Steven Raichlen, author and host of multiple PBS programs including "Steven Raichlen’s Project Fire," "Project Smoke," "Primal Grill" and "Barbecue University." Steven has authored 32 books including "The Barbecue Bible," "How to Grill Vegetables" and "The Brisket Chronicles." The winner of five James Beard Awards and three IACP Julia Child Awards, Steven will bring his latest book, "Project Griddle: The Versatile Art of Grilling on a Flattop," to his PBS Fort Wayne fans.

When: August 17 @ 4pm • Where: The McMillen Family Pavilion, Franke Park • Admission: Tickets Required
Tickets are $60.00 per person for PBS Fort Wayne members and $75.00 for non-members. Reserve your place by clicking on the button below or by calling our Membership Department at (260) 484-8839, Mondays through Fridays between 8:30am and 5:00pm.

Thanks to F & M Bank, Stucky's Furniture and Appliance and Barrett/McNagny Attorneys at Law for their financial support of this event.

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Tues oct 21 • 4:30pm: Where Curious minds Gather Speaker series

Mallory Mbalia: An Educator’s Event with Fred Rogers Productions • TUES Oct 21 at 4:30pm • Don Wolf Conference Center at Do It Best, Electric Works Campus

Mallory Mbalia is the Director of Learning and Education for the award-winning Fred Rogers Productions. Mallory uses her wealth of experience and knowledge to connect content to the classroom and to parents and caregivers. She creates and delivers on the educational initiatives for educators, parents and caregivers, and children of all ages, to realize their educational goals.
When: October 21 • 4:30pm • Where: Don Wolf Conference Center at Do It Best, Electric Works Campus
Admission: Free, Reservations Required
This event for area educators is free but reservations are required. Click on the button below to reserve your place.

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THURS Nov. 13 • Where Curious Minds gather Speaker Series

An Evening with Lisa Desjardins • THURS Nov. 13 • McMillen Family Pavilion, Franke Park

Lisa Desjardins is an award-winning PBS News correspondent covering the U.S. Capitol. She travels the country reporting on how the decisions made in Washington affect people where they live and work. Following her reporting from the Capitol on January 6th, Lisa was the recipient of a Peabody Award, the Radio and Television Correspondents’ Association Joan S. Barone Award, and the National Press Foundation’s Everett McKinley Dirksen Award for Distinguished Reporting of Congress.

Tickets are Required for this event, at Your Choice of Two Levels:
• $100.00 Per Person-An Evening with Lisa Desjardins - Private Dinner and Speaker Event (begins at 5:00pm)
• $35.00 Per Person-An Evening with Lisa Desjardins Speaker Event - Doors open at 6:30pm for hors d’oeuvres & refreshments, event at 7:00pm.
Reserve your place for either event by clicking on the button below or by calling our Membership Department at (260) 484-8839, Mondays through Fridays between 8:30am and 5:00pm.
Thanks to Stucky's Furniture and Appliance and The Rogers Company for their financial support of this event.