Community events from May 1-24

Thursday, May 1

• E-waste recycling: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Andrew parking lot, 315 S. Fifth St., Richmond. Small appliances, batteries, computers, printers, phones, VCRs, cables, consumer electronics and more. Free except for TVs, monitors and large copiers ($20-$30). Unloading help available. 765-969-4871
• History discussion: 7 p.m., Fayette County Historical Museum, Connersville. Blue & Gray Civil War Round Table. Retired teacher Bill Hale will describe Francis Asbury Shoup, a Laurel man who fought in the war. 765-478-3787
• Walking club: 7-8 p.m. Thursdays, Glen Miller golf course, 2500 block East Main, Richmond. First night. Continues through September. Free.

Friday, May 2

• Health fair: 11 a.m.-7 p.m., American Wellness, 101 W. Main St., Centerville. Free health screenings, vendors, prizes.
• Fundraising auction: 4 p.m., Maplewood Park, Centerville. Items donated by businesses to benefit Archway Days Festival. Donations accepted until noon. 765-580-3273
• Bird hike: 5-6 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Tally birds seen. $5. 765-855-3188
• Fundraiser: 6 p.m., Centerville High School, 507 Willow Grove Road, Centerville. Purse bingo benefits student government. $20 tickets at hstiggleman@centerville.k12.in.us or 765-855-3481
• Fundraiser: 6-8 p.m., Paint The Towne, 411 N. Eighth St., Richmond. Paint mug or teacup to benefit suicide prevention walk. paintthetownerichmond.com. 765-488-2163
• Glow run: 8 p.m., Hagerstown Elementary track, 299 N. Sycamore St., Hagerstown. 5K benefits high school honor society. Registration at 7 p.m. $25. Register at hagerstown-nhs.square.site. 765-489-4511

May 2-11

• Play: Imagine Performing Arts, 406 N. Central Ave., Connersville. "Anne of Green Gables." 7 p.m. May 2, 9 and 10; 2 p.m. May 3, 4, and 11. $12. Reservations: ipa.ludus.com. 765-273-3554

Saturday, May 3

• Community breakfast: 7:30-10 a.m., senior center, 111 S. Second St., Centerville. Centerville Lions Club welcomes all. Eggs, sausage, biscuits, gravy, pancakes and drinks. $7.50/adults, $5/12 and younger.
• Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Northeastern High School east entrance, 7295 U.S. 27, Fountain City. Crafts, clothing, candies, art, flowers, jewelry, skin care, concessions. Benefits Music Boosters.
• Downtown cleanup: 9 a.m., Maplewood Park, 116 E. Plum St., Centerville. Volunteers needed to bring garden tools to clean up Main Street and nearby areas.
• Plant sale: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., parks department greenhouse, 28 Waterfall Road, Richmond.
• Children’s activities: 10-11 a.m. Saturdays from May 3-31, Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Tinkergarten programs. $50; sibling discount. 765-962-3745
• Nature program: 10 a.m.-noon, Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Learn how to identify spring mushrooms during presentation and hike. $5; 12/younger, free. 765-962-3745
• Park cleanup: 10 a.m., Middlefork Cove, 3634 Indiana 227 N., Richmond. Water, gloves, tools, bags provided. Bpanensky@richmondindiana.gov
• Outdoor market: 9 a.m.-noon, Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond. First outdoors farmers market of year.
• Train display: Noon-4 p.m., Richmond Furniture Gallery, 180 Fort Wayne Ave., Richmond. Richmond Area Railroaders Society.
• Fashion program: 1-4 p.m., Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. See wedding dresses from 1800s to present. Wedding vendors. $8/adult; $5/ages 6-17.
• Pet vaccinations: 1-4 p.m., Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. HELP the Animals offers cat/dog vaccines for $12 each and $20 microchipping. Flea medication. 765-962-6811
• Dance performance: 2 and 7 p.m., Earlham College’s Carpenter Hall, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Dance Alloy presents full-scale musical production with various movement styles. Tickets: earlham.edu/events
• Fishing workshop, 3 p.m., Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary, 3499 S. Bird Sanctuary Road, Connersville. Learn casting, baiting, reeling and fish handling, equipment provided. $15, $5 for 17 and under. 765-205-1255 or mgbs@indianaaudubon.org
• Spaghetti dinner: 4-7 p.m., Seton Intermediate, 801 W. Main St., Richmond. Benefits Scouts/Cub Scouts. $10; $5 12/younger. Carryout available.
• Cookout: 4-6 p.m., Recovery Rocks Club, 1701 S. E St., Richmond. Celebrate club’s second birthday. Games and fellowship. Meat provided; bring side to share. 765- 966-5551
• Pork chop meal: 5-7 p.m., West River Friends Church, 10636 Lacy Road, Economy. Drive-thru. Donation. 765-993-0835
• Concert: 7 p.m., Civic Hall, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Star of Broadway’s "Movin’ Out" star Michael Cavanaugh performs music by Billy Joel and Elton John. Adult, $45; student, $37. civichall.com or 765-973-3350
• Candlelight concert: 7:30 p.m., Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. Richmond Symphony keyboardist Shiyu Wang and string ensemble. Music by Bach, Saint-Saens, Prokofiev, Dvorak, and Mendelssohn. $30. Tickets: reidcenter.org/tickets. 765-966-7618
• Outdoor movie: Dusk, Omar Young Stadium, U.S. 27, Fountain City. Fountain City Forward offers "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." Free admission and popcorn.

May 3-4

• Photo exhibit: 1-3 p.m., William G. Scott House, 204 N. 10th St. Richmond. Richmond Columbian Properties offers local photo exhibit.

Sunday, May 4

• Bird program: 8-11 a.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Indiana Audubon bird banding demonstration and research. $5. 765-855-3188
• Golf event: 9 a.m., Hartley Hills, Hagerstown. Benefits Nettle Creek Schools staff appreciation banquet. $280/team. nettle-creek-schools-tiger-golf-challenge-8110.perfectgolfevent.com
• Golf scramble: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Highland Lake Golf Course, 1972 Highland Road, Richmond. Opening Day Scramble. $65 nonmembers. 765-983-7287.
• Music recital: 1:45 p.m., Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. One-hour performance by piano and organ students of Carolyn Duning Ripp. Free. 765-994-9241
• Run/walk: 7:15 p.m. registration, Omar Young Stadium, South Street/U.S. 27, Fountain City. Race at 8 p.m. Pet parade, costume contest and other pet events before 5k glow run and pet walk. No fee for pre-race events. $35 race. fountaincityforward.org

Monday, May 5

• Bird hike: 9-11 a.m. and 4-5 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Also 9-11 a.m. May 6 and 7. $5. 765-855-3188
• Parenting program: 4 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Safe sleep tips. 765-935-6349

Tuesday, May 6

• Business program: 1-3 p.m., IU East Community Room, Whitewater Hall, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. How to start a small business. Free. Register at isbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events. 765-282-9950
• Construction planning: 5:30 p.m., Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Community ideas welcome about upcoming renovation. Also at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 10. Free.
• Concert: 7 p.m., IU East’s Whitewater Hall lobby, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Broadway favorites performed by IU East Richmond Chorale. Free.
• Gardening program: 6-7 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Learn how to create gardens for birds. $5. 765-855-3188
• Astronomy program: 8:30-11 p.m., IU East, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Green-laser-guided, naked-eye night sky tour of the bright stars and views of planets, binary stars, star clusters, nebulae and Andromeda Galaxy. IU East will share a research telescope and several small telescopes with community. Rain date May 13. Free.

May 6-11

• Carnival: Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Poor Jack Amusements will offer food, rides and games.

Wednesday, May 7

• Parent support workshop: 10:30 a.m., Dwyer Center, 1417 N. A St., Richmond. Share experiences, find balance. Children welcome. Free. 765-962-9043
• Food trucks: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond.
• Concert: Noon-1 p.m., Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. Organist Joan Martin and pianist Karen Rosenberger. Tours showcase Tiffany windows and other assets from 11:30 a.m.-noon. Free. reidcenter.org

May 7-8

• Parenting program: 10-11 a.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Pamper party. Must register to attend. Free. 765-935-6349

Thursday, May 8

• Health expo: 10 a.m-1 p.m., Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. LifeStream’s Healthy Aging Golden Expo. Complimentary lunch for first 200. 765-759-1121 ext. 190 
• Family program: 3:30-5 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Play and chat. Free. 765-935-6349
• Pet hike: 4-5 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Bring pups for guided hike. $5. 765-855-3188
• Concert: 6 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Original music by Gus Moon and Sarah Asher. Free.
• Nocturnal bird hike: 9-11:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. $5. 765-855-3188

May 8-11 and 15-18

• Musical: 7:30 p.m. Thur./Sat. and 2 p.m. Sun,, Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. "Little Shop of Horrors." 765-962-1816 or gorct.org

Friday, May 9

• Nature workshop: 9 a.m., Glen Miller Park tennis court, 2200 E. Main St., Richmond. Learn about backyard bluebirds, where to place boxes and other care tips.
• Fundraiser: 6-10 p.m., Eight to the Bar, 931 E. Main St., Richmond. Amigos offers Caribbean food, live music and dance. $75. Tickets: amigoslatinocenter.org
• Fundraiser: 6-8:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2100 U.S. 27 S., Richmond. Dinner and purse auction benefits Cross Road Recovery Center. $40. Reservation: eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-of-elegance-tickets-1281461729529. 765-939-8000

Saturday, May 10

• 5K run/walk: 8 a.m., Middlefork Reservoir, Sylvan Nook Drive, Richmond. Benefits Girls Inc. Registration at 7 a.m. $20 before May 1. girlsincwayne.org/events
• Breakfast: 8-11 a.m., Station 1, 414 S. Morton Ave., Centerville. Pancakes, hash browns, sausage, eggs and drinks. Silent auction. Fundraiser for town fire/rescue. Freewill donation. 765-855-3889
• Antique/vintage market: 9 a.m.-4 p.m, downtown Cambridge City. Antique dealers and artisans line U.S. 40. 765-478-5000
• Outdoor market: 9 a.m.-noon, Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Free kids’ activity and gifts tailored for moms.
• Senior gardening: 10 a.m.-noon, Cope Environmental Center, 4910 Shoemaker Road, Centerville. Hands-on experience in new sensory garden to inspire and empower older adults and caregivers. Free.765-855-3188
• Children’s concert: 11 a.m., Seton Catholic High School gym, 233 S. Fifth St., Richmond. Richmond Community Orchestra offers brief Kinder Concert when kids can crawl, dance and explore. Free. 765-969-8449
• K9 competition: 11 a.m., Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Benefits Officer Seara Burton Foundation to support K9 teams nationwide. Food, vendors. 765-983-7247
• Tour: 11 a.m.-noon, Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. See Tiffany windows and learn about donor’s gift to community.
• Graduation: 1:30 p.m., RHS’ Tiernan Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Ivy Tech Community College.
• Caboose tours: 3-7 p.m. second/fourth Saturdays, Maplewood Park, Centerville. Free; donations welcome.
• Concert: 7:30 p.m., Civic Hall, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Richmond Symphony performs Debussy, Gliere and Berlioz. Pre-concert talk at 6:30. $25; college students, $15; grades K-12, free. 765-966-5181

Tuesday, May 13

• Free meal: 5-7 p.m., community center, 117 E. Pearl St., Greens Fork. Baked spaghetti, slaw, garlic bread, dessert and drink. All welcome. Sponsored by Methodist church. 765-886-9908
• Meeting: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1108 N. H St., Richmond.**** NAACP Richmond Branch #3066 will plan town halls and opportunities to make the community more welcoming. Public invited. facebook.com/NAACP3066.

Thursday, May 15

• Family program: 3:30-5 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Cookies and canvas. Free. 765-935-6349

May 15-17

• Book/media sale: 10 a.m., daily, library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Books, music, movies for all ages. Closes at 5:30 p.m. Thurs/Fri and 2 p.m. Sat. Most items $1 or less. Saturday is $5 bag day. 765-966-8291

Friday, May 16

• Nature workshop: 9 a.m., Springwood Park, 60 Waterfall Road, Richmond. Learn how to enhance garden and backyard for pollinators. Includes hands-on identification. Free. 765-983-7275
• Young professionals event: Noon-1 p.m., Golden Corral, Richmond. HYPE Wayne County invites ages 21-40 to attend Kiwanis Club meeting.

May 16-17

• Rummage sale: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., First Friends Meeting, 2010 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Wayne County Genealogical Society fundraiser. 765-277-1207 or wcgs-in.org/index.html

May 16-18

• Horse and pony show: 6 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. Sat./Sun., Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Wayne County 4-H open show. 765-969-9501

Saturday, May 17

• 5K run/walk: 9 a.m., Springwood Park, 60 Waterfall Road, Richmond. Benefits Seton Catholic Schools. setonschools.org
• Vendor event: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., gym, U.S. 35, Economy. Vendors, food trucks and more.
• Block party: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Townsend Community Center Inc., 300 N. 10th St., Richmond. Free hamburgers and hot dogs, games, music, community resources. Fish sandwiches $5. 765-488-2042 or townsendcommunitycenter.org
• Car show: 11 a.m., 115 N. Spring St., New Paris, Ohio. Face painting, food trucks, craft vendors. Roll in at 9 a.m. Awards at 2:30 p.m. Town park foundation event. newpariscarshow@gmail.com
• Train display: Noon-4 p.m., Richmond Furniture Gallery, 180 Fort Wayne Ave., Richmond. Richmond Area Railroaders Society.
• Fundraiser: 6-10 p.m. May 17, Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Live bird ambassadors and music, BBQ dinner, yard games, vendors, silent auction. $60. Tickets at visitcope.org. 765-855-3188
• Veterans parade: 6 p.m., downtown Centerville, followed by gathering at Maplewood Park. All area veterans invited to participate by calling 765-969-5767.

Sunday, May 18

• Benefit ride: Noon, American Legion, 109 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Registration at 10:30 a.m. Funds help child fighting neuroblastoma. All vehicles welcome. Family friendly. $15/rider, $5/passenger. AO Moto event. 765-962-4321

Tuesday, May 20

• Family activity: 3:30 p.m. Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Garden planting. Free. 765-935-6349
• Opioid information meeting: 7 p.m., Lions Den, Economy Park, U.S. 35, Economy. Learn about opioid crisis and responses, how to use Narcan during overdose. Free Narcan kits while supplies last.

Wednesday, May 21

• Family resources: 10:30-11:30 a.m., library, 126 E. Main St., Centerville. Family Resource Center of Wayne County on site. Free. 765-935-6349
• Concert: Noon-1 p.m., Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. Wind in the Woods early music consort. Free. reidcenter.org

Thursday, May 22

• Film, meal and discussion: 11:30 a.m.,-1 p.m., Whitewater Hall lobby, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Learn about food insecurity, hunger issues and related resources. Free meal and activities. Register at eventbrite.com/e/food-insecure-film-screening-panel-discussion-free-lunch-tickets-1279452239089

Saturday, May 24

• Grief resource event: 1-4 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, 1425 E. Main St., Richmond. Speakers will discuss loss of loved one. Offered by 228 Club. 765-914-0676

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