Community events from March 12-29, 2025

Wednesday, March 12

• Donkey basketball: 6:30 p.m., Centerville Senior High School, 507 Willow Grove Road, Centerville. Students, coaches and alumni compete. $8 advance, $10 at door.
• Cheerleading competition: 7 p.m., Lincoln Middle/High School, 205 E. Parkway Drive, Cambridge City. Six Tri-Eastern Conference schools. $5 for age 6+. 317- 439-8128

Thursday, March 13

• Health program: 11:30 a.m., Fayette County Senior Center, 477 N. Grand Ave., Connersville. Tips for better brain health, warning signs and statistics for Alzheimer’s disease/dementia. Free. Registration: 765-983-3000, ext. 4676.
• Education aid: 5-7 p.m., Northeastern High School, Fountain City. All prospective and current students and their families get help on financial paperwork for vocational/tech school or college. Free.
• Mystery dinner: 5:30 p.m., Hartley Hills Country Club, 201 N. Woodpecker Road, Hagerstown. Cambridge City Area Chamber of Commerce offers 1940s themed event and volunteer recognition. $35. Reservations were requested by March 5. cambridgecitychamberofcommerce@gmail.com
• Dinner: 6 p.m., First Bank Kuhlman Center, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Junior Achievement Hall of Fame ceremony honoring Alan Elder, Ernie Mills and Gary Rodefeld. 765-580-1011
• Concert: 6 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Original music by Kate Wakefield, Craig Wynne and Aaron Nell. Free. 765-966-8291
• Hike: 7:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Learn about the secretive world of woodcocks. Flashlight encouraged. $5. 765-855-3188

Friday, March 14

• Yoga: 4:30-5:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Breathing techniques and easy stretches for all levels. Free. 765-966-8291
• Fish fry: 4-7 p.m. Fridays through April 11, Seton Catholic High School, 233 S. Fifth St., Richmond. Fried cod, grilled salmon, fries, mac and cheese, coleslaw, cheese pizza, drinks and dessert. Adults, $12, ages 6-17, $6. 765-962-3902
• Hike: 7-8:40 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Learn about the worm moon. $5. 765-855-3188

March 14-16

• Play: 7 p.m. Fri/Sat and 2 p.m. Sun, McGuire Hall, Richmond High School, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Red Devil Players present "The Day the Internet Died." Adult, $10; student, $5.
• Play: 7 p.m. Fri/Sat and 2 pm. Sun, Imagine Performing Arts, 406 N. Central Ave., Connersville. "Esther: For Such a Time as This." Free; donations accepted. Ticket reservations: ipa.ludus.com. 765-273-3554

Saturday, March 15

• Seed swap: 9 a.m.-noon, 101 S. First St., Richmond. Farmers market event. Those without seeds to share can take some. Live music at 10 a.m. by Chad Wonsik featuring Aaron Clay. Free.
• Bird walk: 9-10:30 a.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Guided hike. Donations appreciated. 765-855-3188
• Parenting program: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Higher Praise Worship Center, 812 Ziegler Road, Connersville. Community baby shower for expecting and new parents includes free pack-and-play, car seat and other items. Offered by Fayette County Health Department and MDWise. 765-825-4013
• Kids’ craft: 11-11:30 a.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a variety of crafts, game sheets and snack.
• Fun run/walk: 11 a.m., Summit Lake State Park, 5993 N. Messick Road, New Castle. Green clothes encouraged for St. Paddy’s Day 5K. Register at 10:30 a.m. Pre-register by March 7. $15/individual or $50 for four. 765-766-5873
• Railroad display: Noon-4 p.m., Richmond Furniture Gallery, 180 Fort Wayne Ave., Richmond. Richmond Area Railroaders Society display. Free.
• Open house: 1-3 p.m., Earlham College’s south campus, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Sunrise therapeutic horse program is offering tours and information about lessons at its new home. sunrisetrc.com
• Food sampling: 6:30 p.m., 500 West Event Center, 500 W. Main St., Hagerstown. Plate to Palate by local chefs benefits Little League. $30/presold ticket. 765-238-0425
• Jazz concert: 7 p.m., high school, 507 Willow Grove Road, Centerville. Three professional artists, Richmond Jazz Orchestra and Centerville and Richmond high school ensembles. Free.

Sunday, March 16

• Soup luncheon: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Dublin Community Club, 1764 Foundry Road, Cambridge City. Freewill donation to benefit Dublin Fire. 765-478-1266
• Style show: 2 p.m., Congregational Christian Church, 201 S. Washington St., Hagerstown. Watch or participate in displaying clothing bought from Hagerstown Thrift Store. Free. Register at 765-238-1815.
• Adult skate: 5-8 p.m., Dublin Community Club, 1764 Foundry Road, Cambridge City. $10 includes skate rental; food sold. 765-541-1022

Monday, March 17

• Family party: 3:30 p.m., Wayne County’s Family Resource Center, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with games, prizes, crafts and treats for all ages. Free. RSVP: 765-935-6349
• Weather spotter training: 6-8 p.m., fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Learn about characteristics of severe storms and more. By emergency management agencies for Wayne and Preble counties. Free; register at form.jotform.com/250335583829060 or 765-973-9399.
• Pitch-in: 6 p.m., senior center, 111 S. Second St., Centerville. Wayne County Railroaders Association speaking to seniors. Free admission; bring own plate and silverware and a dish to share. 765-855-5651
• Dance performance: 7 p.m., Centerville Senior High School gym, 507 Willow Grove Road, Centerville. Blue Wave color guard offers competition show for community. Free.

Tuesday, March 18

• Kids’ activities: 10 a.m., Joseph Moore Museum, Earlham College, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Little Explorers activities designed for preschoolers. Free. jmm.earlham.edu or 765-983-1303
• Tech support: 1-3 p.m., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Morrisson-Reeves Library offers help for anyone (center membership not required). Free. Registration encouraged: 765-983-7300
• Health meeting: 1-3 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. You Matter Suicide Prevention Alliance monthly meeting.
• Youth program: 4-4:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Create a device to see how fast the wind goes. Free. Designed for ages 6-12.
• Basketball competition: 6 p.m., high school, 507 Willow Grove Road, Centerville. Annual students vs. staff game.
• Hike: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Search wetlands for frogs. $5. 765-855-3188

Wednesday, March 19

• Pitch-in: 12:15 p.m., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Share plant-based dish and learn new options for whole foods. Free.
• Concert: Noon, Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. Traditional Celtic music by Nancy Bick Clark and Frank Clark. Free. reidcenter.org
• Tech help: 2:30-5:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Bring device for one-on-one support. Free. 765-966-8291
• Kids’ game: 3-5 p.m., library, 10 W. College St., Hagerstown. HAK Club with Savage Worlds Rippers Game for grades 7 and older. Free.
• Fish fry: 6-9 p.m. while supplies last, Elks Country Club, 2100 U.S. 27 S., Richmond. Frid whiting, coleslaw and spaghetti. $12. Advance tickets at 765-407-6452.
• Bird program: 6-7:15 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. International Crane Foundation presentation on Indiana’s cranes. $5. 765-855-3188

Thursday, March 20

• Farming/conservation program: 8:30 a.m., fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N, Richmond. Agency updates, cost-share programs, weed and nutrient management, insect control, pesticide regulations and more. Free; meal provided if registered by March 14 at 765-373-9542 or raquel.baker@in.nacdnet.net
• Young professionals gatherings: Coffee chat from 8:30-9:30 a.m., Ivy Tech’s Johnson Hall, 2357 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Self-defense class: from 5:30-7 p.m. at police & fire training center, 1740 S. Eighth St., Richmond. For ages 21-40 through Helping Young Professionals Engage program. Free. Reservations: wcareachamber.org
• Diaper giveaway: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Dwyer Community Center, 1417 N. A St., Richmond. Reserve pickup time at 765-488-2928.
• Teen gathering: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., IU East, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Youth summit offers guidance on teamwork, organizing, networking and planning community improvement projects. Organized by Future Achievers. 765-313-9670
• Free laundry: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Coin A Matic, 400 S. Fifth St., Richmond. Organized by The Laundry Project. Last loads go in at 1:30. Load count by household size. 765-914-7070
• Workshop: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Ivy Tech’s Johnson Hall, 2357 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Artificial intelligence and the workplace. Offered by Eastern Indiana Human Resource Association for public. RSVP by March 11. $30 includes lunch. Register at Eventbrite.com.
• Financial aid help: 5-7 p.m., Ivy Tech’s Johnson Hall lobby, 2357 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Assistance for submitting FAFSA. Bring FSA ID and password, Social Security Number, last year’s taxes and W2s for student/contributors. 765-966-2656 ext. 1219.
• Teen program: 5-6:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Indiana Aviation Experience Escape Room from Indiana State Library. Free.
• Hike: 7:45 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Learn about the secretive world of woodcocks. Flashlight encouraged. $5. 765-855-3188

Friday, March 21

• Breastfeeding support group: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wayne County’s Family Resource Center, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Free. 765-935-6349
• Women’s workshop: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Girls Inc. of Wayne County, 1407 S. Eighth St., Richmond. Explore the intersection of financial freedom and emotional wellness. Free, including lunch. Reservations: 765-962-2362
• Community baby shower: Noon-1:30 p.m., Wayne County’s Family Resource Center, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Resources, raffles, safe sleep and car seat safety equipment and information for new and expecting parents. Free. RSVP: 765-935-6349

Saturday, March 22

• Pet vaccines: 8 a.m.-noon, Animal Care Alliance, 1353 Abington Pike, Richmond. Shots, tests, nail trims. $25 mini exams enable flea treatment sales. Prices at animalcarealliance.com. 765-488-2444
• Kids’ activity: 11 a.m.-noon, library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Fairy tea party. Stories and snacks provided. Designed for ages 2-12. Free.
• Kids’ activity: Noon-4 p.m., Rec Plex, 1920 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Indoor inflatables and food for ages 1-12. $5 for two hours. 765-542-6299
• Gala: 5:30 p.m. March 22, First Bank Expo Hall, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Reid Foundation’s Kaleidoscope for cancer prevention/care. $100. reidhealth.org/ball

Sunday, March 23

• Concert: 6:30 p.m., First Church of the Nazarene, 1600 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Tribute Quartet. Free; donation requested.

Monday, March 24

• Kids’ activities: Daily through March 28, Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County’s First Bank Unit, 855 N. 12th St., Richmond. Open noon-5:30 p.m. at no charge to members. Opens at 7:30 a.m. for $10/day or $35/week. 765-962-6922 or bgcrichmond.org
• Food giveaway: 9:30-11 a.m. while supplies last, 10th Street Park, 100 block South 10th Street, Richmond. Gleaners mobile distribution. No ID needed. All welcome. 317-925-0191 ext. 136

Tuesday, March 25

• Tech support: 10-11:30 a.m., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Morrisson-Reeves Library offers help for anyone (center membership not required). Free. 765-983-7300
• Family fun: Noon-2 p.m., Wayne County’s Family Resource Center, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Grab-and-go spring break activities including nacho supplies and choice of bubbles, jump rope, chalk or other items while supplies last. Free. 765-935-6349
• Youth program: 4-4:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Learn about drilling through the earth and seeing inside. Designed for ages 6-12. Free.
• Speaker: 6 p.m., First United Methodist, 318 National Road W., Richmond. Bruce Dodds will describe his bike mission trip. Senior Adult Ministry gathering open to those 50-plus regardless of religious affiliation. Free.  765-962-4357
• Hike: 7:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Search wetlands for frogs. $5. 765-855-3188

Wednesday, March 26

• Book discussion: 1 p.m., senior center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. "The Woman of Troublesome Creek." 765-478-4579  
• Health program: 1:15 p.m., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Vitamin discussion. Free.
• Job/volunteer fair: 2-6 p.m., Jerry Geier Apartments, 2001 W. Main St., Richmond. Open to the public. Free.

March 26-30

• Veterans tribute: Preble County Senior Center, 800 E. St. Clair St., Eaton, Ohio. Traveling Vietnam memorial. 937-456-6111 or americasfreedomtribute.org

Thursday, March 27

• Parenting chat: 2 p.m., Wayne County’s Family Resource Center, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Talk about age-appropriate chores over tacos, queso and chips. Children welcome. Free. RSVP: 765-935-6349
• Teen program: 5-6 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Work together to build a simple robot. Designed for ages 12-18. Free.
• Hike: 7:45 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Learn about the secretive world of woodcocks. Flashlight encouraged. $5. 765-855-3188

Friday, March 28

• Movie: 10 a.m., senior center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. "Wonder" starring Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson.
• Yoga: 4:30-5:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Breathing techniques and easy stretches for all levels. Free. 765-966-8291

Saturday, March 29

• Dog event: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. 4-H Dog Club offering shows, vendors and food. 765-914-2528
• Craft sale: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, 1425 E. Main St., Richmond, Spring, Easter and vintage items and gifts. Benefits local charity projects. Free admission. 765-962-8543
• Live music: 10 a.m.-noon, farmers market, 101 S. First St., Richmond. Cutcher-Ramsey Guitar Duo. Market opens at 9 a.m. Free.
• Concert: 7:30 p.m., Civic Hall, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Richmond Symphony Orchestra, IU East Richmond Chorale and Earlham College Choirs perform Fauré’s "Requiem." $25, $10/college student, K-12 free. richmondsymphony.org

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