Community events from June 4-29

Wednesday, June 4

• Hot air balloons: Richmond Rose Garden/Glen Miller Golf Course, 2500 block East Main, Richmond. Free to watch balloons inflate in early evening and glow around 9 p.m. Bring seating. Rain date June 5.

Thursday, June 5

• Playgroup: 10 a.m.-noon, St. Paul’s Lutheran, 121 S. 18th St., Richmond. Birth to Five event on Thursdays (except July 3) through July 10. Free; no reservations required. 765-966-6080
• Nature program: 2 p.m., library, 600 W. Main St., Cambridge City. Cope Environmental Center brings hands-on nature program. Free.
• Family activity: 3:30-4:30 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Popsicle party. Free.
• Animal show: 5:30-6:30 p.m., library, 2249 E. Cumberland St., Dublin. Hedgehog Hannah’s animal show to kick off summer reading. Free. 765-478-6206
• Balloon show: 5:30-6:30 p.m., library, 126 E. Main, Centerville. All ages welcome to see Pretty Funny Balloons offer a unique and twisty balloon demonstration. Free. 765-855-5223
• Bike ride: 6 p.m., Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Rides each Monday and Thursday for all ages and abilities on bike loop to Cardinal Greenway.
• Community meeting: 6:30 p.m., Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Cambridge City Neighborhood Crime Watch monthly meeting. CCNeighborhoodCrimeWatch@outlook.com
• Nature program: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Meet turtles, frogs, snakes and other animals. Kids can pet select ambassadors. $5. 765-855-3188
• Quilting program: 6:30 p.m., fairgrounds, 1885 S. U.S. 27 (Husted Hall), Winchester. Artist Deb Strain speaks at Wanna Bees Quilt Guild event. $5. 765-993-0725
• History discussion: 7 p.m., museum, 200 W. Fifth St., Connersville. Ball State speaker describes presidential Reconstruction for Blue & Gray Civil War Round Table. Free. 765-478-3887
• Walking club: 7-8 p.m. Thursdays, Glen Miller golf course, 2500 block East Main, Richmond. Continues through September. Free.

Friday, June 6

• Health event: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., parking lot behind Reid Health Cancer Center, 1100 Reid Parkway, Richmond. Celebration for any cancer survivor and patient includes live band, taco bar, face painting, photo booth. 765-983-3000
• Food trucks: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Weather permitting.
• Singles dance: 6 p.m., Moose Lodge, 111 S. Eighth St., Richmond. Interaction Inc. event. Social time before 7 p.m. discussion and 8-11 p.m. dance. $9. 937-313-7538
• Nature program: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Help count frogs and turtles. $5. 765-855-3188
• Concert: 7-8 p.m., library, 600 W. Main St., Cambridge City. Rachel Appleby and Clayton Appleby will play folk and country music. Free admission and refreshments.

June 7-8

• Free fishing: No fishing license needed in Indiana’s public waters. All other rules apply. 877-463-6367 or in.gov/dnr

Saturday, June 7

• Auto event: 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Model T Museum, 309 N. Eighth St., Richmond. Car show at 10 a.m., museum open house, food, swap meet. 765-488-0026
• Kids day: 9 a.m.-noon, farmers market, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Face painter, animal experiences, book giveaways and games. Free.
• Volunteer opportunity: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Middlefork Reservoir cabin, Sylvan Nook Drive, Richmond. Water, gloves, grabbers, trash bags and tools provided for park cleanup. Bring long pants, closed toe shoes, bug spray. 765-983-7275
• Art class: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Preble Arts, 207 E. Main St., Eaton, Ohio. Learn basics of soft pastels. $65 for instruction/materials. Registration: preblearts.org
• Nature program: 10 a.m.-noon, Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Learn how to start your own food forest to feed yourself and wildlife. $5. Registration: 765-962-3745 or hayesarb.org
• Car show: Noon-3 p.m., 10th and Main streets, Richmond. Vehicle registration from 10 a.m.-noon is $15. Free for viewing public. Rain or shine. Organized by Main Street Richmond. 765-977-3572
• Exhibit opening: 1 p.m., Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. "Eyes on Nature" by Richmond High School graduate Tim Phelps. Exhibit closes July 26. Free admission.
• Walking tour: 3:30-5 p.m., Levi & Catharine Coffin State Historic Site, 201 U.S 27 N., Fountain City. Learn how town worked together to support Underground Railroad. $5. Register at indianamuseum.org. 765-847-1691
• Farmers market: 4-7 p.m. Saturdays, North Morton Avenue and Crown Creek Boulevard, Centerville. Opening day for produce, flowers, baked goods, meat, eggs, crafts and more. Double SNAP dollars for purchases. rubyredfarmIND@gmail.com
• Outdoor movie: Dusk, Abington Commons Area, 4600 block Pottershop Road, Centerville. "Kung Fu Panda 2." Offered by Abington Township Volunteer Fire Dept. Auxiliary. Bring seating. Concessions sold. 765-855-3950
• Free movie: Dusk, Jack Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond "Wonka." Offered by Richmond Parks & Recreation. Bring seating.

Sunday, June 8

• Car show: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., school playground, Queen Street, Pershing. Fundraiser to maintain school playground. All vehicles welcome. Food trucks, vendors, DJ. 765-478-9052
• Neighborhood walk: 4 p.m., starts from plaza at North 10th and Main across from theater, downtown Richmond. Explore Main Street’s history, learn about future plans. From Richmond Columbian Properties. 765-962-9526

Monday, June 9

• Playgroup: 10-11 a.m., YMCA, 1215 S. J St., Richmond. Birth to Five event on Mondays (except June 30) through July 14. Free; no reservations required. 765-966-6080
• Basketball camp: 10:30 a.m., Western Wayne Elementary, 801 E. Delaware St., Cambridge City. For incoming grades K-3. Grades 4-6 attend from 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. $20 for week. Register on site.
• Outdoor concert: 7 p.m., Glen Miller Park bandshell, 2200 E. Main St., Richmond. Richmond Community Orchestra performs pops and classical music. Free; donations welcome. Rain date June 16.

Tuesday, June 10

• Teen program: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Crystal Dreams Foundation’s hands-on entrepreneurial program pays participants $250 to learn financial literacy, shadow business owners and more. Ends June 18. Register at crystaldreamsfdn.org. 937-266-5574
• Playgroup: 10-11 a.m., Joseph Moore Museum, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Birth to Five event rotates community locations (except July 1) through July 15. Free; no reservations required. 765-966-6080
• Family activity: 2:30-4:30 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Dads invited to pick up free grilling kit while supplies last. 765-935-6349
• Meeting: 6:30-7:30 p.m., IU East’s First Bank Community Room, Whitewater Hall, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond.**** NAACP Richmond Branch #3066 offers general monthly meeting. Public invited. facebook.com/NAACP3066.
• Pet hike: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Bring furry friend for guided hike. $5. 765-855-3188
• Meeting: 7 p.m., First Friends Meeting, 2010 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Wayne County Genealogical Society monthly gathering. 765-277-1207

Wednesday, June 11

• Youth physicals: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fayette County Health Department, 401 N. Central Ave., Connersville. Free sports physicals, immunizations. Closed noon-1 p.m. Walk in or by appointment. 765-825-4013
• Jewelry making: 6-7:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Freestyle beaded jewelry for teens and adults. Free; register at mrlinfo.org
• Night hike: 9-10:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Search for twinkling lights (fireflies). $5. 765-855-3188

Thursday, June 12

• Family program: 9 a.m.-noon June 12 and 19, during Birth to Five playgroup at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 121 S. 18th St., Richmond. Bracken preschool/kindergarten readiness screening for ages 3-5. Free. Register at 765-205-2763.
• Concert: 10:30 a.m., New Boswell, 923 N. E. St., Richmond. Individuals from Abilities Richmond will perform. 765-966-0066
• Free laundry: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Uptown Laundry, 1017 E. Main St., Richmond. Last loads at 1:30 p.m. For those in need. One load per person in home, up to five. 765-914-7070
• Parent workshop: 2-3 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Food and caregiver support/conversations. Kids welcome. Free. RSVP: 765-935-6349
• Young professionals meeting: 2-3 p.m., Good News Habitat for Humanity, 1114 S. F St., Richmond. Helping Young Professionals Engage will learn more about organization. Free; registration encouraged at wcareachamber.org
• Art program: 5:30-6:30 p.m., library, 2249 E. Cumberland St., Dublin. Free. 765-478-6206
• Family program: 6-8 p.m., Glen Miller Park Golf Course, 2500 block East Main, Richmond. Father-daughter activities including tie-dye, photos and dancing. Free. 765-983-7275
• Live music: 6 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Songwriters Paige Beller, Elijah Batson, and Jacob Perez will perform original music. Free.
• Night hike: 9-10 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. $5. 765-855-3188

Friday, June 13

• Dance lesson: 6-7 p.m., library, 126 E. Main St., Centerville. Fire & Ice Latin Dance Studio will offer quick lessons on two different styles to kick off adult summer reading program. All skill levels welcome. Free.

June 13-14

• Bicentennial celebration: 5-10 p.m. Fri./7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sat., Economy. Many activities at Lions Den on U.S. 35 or at nearby gym. Food, alumni banquet, live music, car and tractor show, parade, cakewalk and more. 571-205-5845

Saturday, June 14

• Antique and jar show: Creitz Park, 150 N. Foote St., Cambridge City. Tenth anniversary event. Free admission/parking. Accessible parking. 765-478-3800
• Car show: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Glen Miller Park, 2200 E. Main St., Richmond. Vintage Wheels show. All vehicles welcome. Food vendors. $15/entry. Free for spectators. 765-993-9913
• Golf scramble: 9 a.m., Highland Lake Golf Course, 1972 Highland Road, Richmond. Benefits city’s fireworks show. Registration due June 5. $65. 765-983-7287
• Market: 9 a.m.-noon, Christ Presbyterian Church, 350 Henley Road S., Richmond. Bounce house, soaps, crafts, jewelry, baked goods, pottery and more. Benefits local families. 765-966-4017
• Family hike: 10 a.m.-noon., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Wear muck boots and use nets to collect critters. See turtles up close. Take home craft. $5. 765-855-3188
• Cemetery tour: 11 a.m., Willow Grove Cemetery, 27 W. North St., Fountain City. Hear stories of African Americans who called town home. Meet at public park in front of cemetery. $8 tickets required from Coffin State Historic Site. indianamuseum.org
• Rally: 12:30-2 p.m., Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Part of national "No Kings" nonviolent day of action. Organized by Wayne County Indivisible.
• Hands-on event: 1-3 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Finger paint, goo and other messy activities. Geared toward children, but all can participate. Free.
• Caboose party: 2-5 p.m., Maplewood Park, 106 Water St., Centerville. Celebrate caboose’s 118th birthday. Those who had party in it as kids invited to bring photo. Tour caboose and garden train layout. Free admission, refreshments and kiddie rides. WCRA14672@aol.com
• Fish fry: 3-7 p.m., Centerville Christian Church Family Center, 106 E. Main St., Centerville. Lions Club fundraiser offers fish and tenderloin meals with dessert and drink. $14 tickets available at 765-935-2481.
• Festival: 3-7 p.m., downtown Eaton, Ohio. Live music, vendors, food and more for all ages. 937-680-8199
• Reunion: 4:30 p.m., community center, 2900 N. Park Road, Connersville. Milton alumni gathering. Meal at 6 p.m. $17. Reservations due June 7 at 317-336-9634.
• Train ride/mystery: 6:30 p.m., Whitewater Valley Railroad, 455 Market St., Connersville. Imagine Arts performs "Murder Out of Bounds." $40 includes pizza dinner. Reservations due June 9. 765-825-2054
• Queen contest: 7 p.m., high school auditorium, 507 Willow Grove Road, Centerville. Wayne County 4-H Fair royalty will be chosen. $5 for ages 10 and older. 
• Nature program: 7-8 p.m., Summit Lake State Park’s Harvey Shelter, 5993 N. Messick Road, New Castle. See birds of prey from Salamonie Lake. Donation accepted; park admission charged. 765-766-5873
• Singles dance: 8-11 p.m., VFW, 219 N. Ohio St., Greenville, Ohio. $9. 937-423-2664
• Free movie: Dusk, Clear Creek Park, West Main, Richmond "Inside Out 2." Offered by Richmond Parks & Recreation. Bring seating.

Sunday, June 15

• Car show: 6-9 p.m., high school, Baker Road, Hagerstown. Food, activities. Nettle Creek Music Boosters and HJSHS marching band. $10/vehicle registration. Spectators free. 765-238-5195

June 15-21

• Theater program: 4-9 p.m. June 15, Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. Summer camp for adults. Rehearse in evenings, Saturday show at 6:30 p.m. All 21+ welcome. $100. 765-962-1816 or gorct.org

June 16-20

• Nature camp: 9 a.m.-noon, Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Explorer program for grades 1-4. $70. Registration: 765-962-3745
• Youth program: 1-3 p.m., Tiernan Center, Richmond High School, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Basketball camp led by RHS basketball players for girls from Indiana and Ohio. Free. Register at hoopsforhopecamp.org. 765-962-7504

Tuesday, June 17

• Book discussion: 11 a.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin. Register: 765-966-8291
• Night hike: 9-10 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Use ultraviolet lights to search for glowing fungi. $5. 765-855-3188

Wednesday, June 18

• Gardening workshop: 11 a.m., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Master Gardeners offer pruning tips.
• Town hall: 5:30-7 p.m., McGuire Hall inside Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond.**** NAACP Richmond Branch #3066 offers discussion on challenges to democracy and protecting individual rights. Public invited. facebook.com/NAACP3066.
• Family hike: 6-7:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Wear muck boots and use nets to collect critters. See turtles up close. Take home craft. $5. 765-855-3188

Thursday, June 19

• Family program: 3-5 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Make your own succulent planters. Free. 765-935-6349
• Cookie decorating: 5:30-6:30 p.m., library, 2249 E. Cumberland St., Dublin. Free. 765-478-6206

June 20-22

• Pickleball tournament: Clear Creek Park, 1201 W. Main St., Richmond. By Richmond Indiana Pickleball Club. Free for spectators. $60/event for players. Register via pickleballtournaments.com through June 14. 513-560-5618

Friday, June 20

• Golf tournament: 9:30 a.m., Elks, 2100 U.S. 27 S., Richmond. Women’s tournament to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs. $500 per team. Register by June 6 at 2025clubsfortheclub.eventbrite.com
• Field day: 1-3 p.m., The Springs, 400 Industries Road, Richmond. games, activities, hot dogs and cookies. RSVP by June 11. Benefits Alzheimer’s Association. $25 per team of five. 765-993-7311
• Nature program: 7:30-9:30 p.m., Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary, 3499 S. Bird Sanctuary Road, Connersville. Indoor presentation and short walk to observe moths. $20; $5/17 and younger. 765-205-1255 

June 21-28

• Wayne County Fair: 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Live music, rides, puppets, animal shows and more. wayneco4hfair.com or 765-914-7585

Saturday, June 21

• Golf outing: 8 a.m., Highland Lake, 1972 Highland Road, Richmond. FOP raising funds for annual COPS & KIDS event. 765-983-7287
• Obstacle course: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., IU East cross country course, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Self-paced three-mile adventure course for all fitness levels. Benefits Reid Health’s athletic training program. $20; ages 10-17, $10. Register at reidhealth.org/adventurecourse
• Golf scramble: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Elks, 2100 U.S. 27 S., Richmond. Black Legacy Project of Wayne County fundraiser honors veterans. Register at blpwc.org or 765-969-0673
• Reunion: 6-9 p.m., New Boswell, 450 N. 10th St., Richmond. RHS Class of 2010. $20 tickets at eventbrite.com/e/richmond-high-school-class-of-2010-15-year-reunion-tickets-1217280983189
• Outdoor concert: 8 p.m., 4th Floor Blues Club parking lot, 900 block North E, Richmond. Rock by Jambox with opener Brian Benedict, The Singing Fireman. $20/advance, $25/gate benefits InCONCERT charities. inconcertrichmond.com
• Theater reunion: 6:30 p.m., Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. Stage One Youth Theatre alumni invited to celebrate program’s 25th anniversary after performance of first-ever summer camp for adults. 765-962-1816
• Free movie: Dusk, Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N, Richmond "Mufasa: The Lion King." Offered by Richmond Parks & Recreation. Bring seating.
• Nature program: 8-10 p.m., Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Explore secret lives of moths. $5. hayesarb.org

Sunday, June 22

• Nature program: 4-6 p.m., Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary, 3499 S. Bird Sanctuary Road, Connersville. Slow birding workshop offers mindful alternative to traditional bird outings. $45; $30/17 and younger. Registration: 765-205-1255 

Monday, June 23

• Chess camp: 9 a.m.-noon, First English Lutheran Church, 2727 E. Main St., Richmond. Daily lessons, competitions and free play for grades K-8. Impact Chess Club. Free. Registration: Text 765-993-1661.
• Business workshop: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., IU East, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce workshop on building trust. $35 nonmembers includes lunch. Register at wcareachamber.org.

Tuesday, June 24

• Teachers’ workshop: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Levi & Catharine Coffin State Historic Site, 201 U.S. 27, Fountain City. Receive curriculum for grades 3-8 and hear from author Randall Wisehart about his young adult novel for classroom use. Free. Register at indianamuseum.org. 765-847-1691
• Family program: 3-4 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Garden to table program on herbs. Free. 765-935-6349
• Senior gathering: 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 318 National Road W., Richmond. Senior Adult Ministry open to those 50-plus regardless of religious affiliation. Free. 765-962-4357

Wednesday, June 25

• Garden party: 6-8 p.m., Depot, 900 N. E St., Richmond. Tuscan-inspired appetizers and live music. For 21 and older. $40 via Venmo to Tracie-Robinson-14. Benefits Depot Festival of Trees for local charities. 765-966-7653

Thursday, June 26

• Young professionals meeting: 8:30-9:30 a.m., Readmore Building, 901 E. Main St., Richmond. Helping Young Professionals Engage will learn more about Richmond Neighborhood Restoration. Free; registration encouraged at wcareachamber.org
• Free laundry: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Coin A Matic, 400 S. Fifth St., Richmond. Last loads at 1:30 p.m. For those in need. One load per person in home, up to five. 765-914-7070
• Genealogy program: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Dwyer Community Center, 1417 N. A St., Richmond. Free; bring your lunch. 765-488-2928
• Family program: 2 p.m., library, 600 W. Main St., Cambridge City. Family Resource Center of Wayne County offers resources and information. Free. 765-935-6349
• Photography program: 5:30-6:30 p.m., library, 2249 E. Cumberland St., Dublin. Free. 765-478-6206

Saturday, June 28

• Hike: 8-10 a.m., Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Hear songs of early birds in prairies and forests. $5. 765-962-3745
• Alumni banquet: 6 p.m., high school, 507 Willow Grove Road, Centerville. Doors open at 5. $20/person. Reservations due June 10 at 765-914-6474
• Free movie: Dusk, Starr-Gennett building, 101 S. First St. Richmond. "Wicked." Offered by Richmond Parks & Recreation. Bring seating.

June 28-29

• Garden tour: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat./10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun., around Wayne County. Buy tickets at Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway or richmondartmuseum.org.

Sunday, June 29

• Woodworking: 1-4 p.m., 10 Quaker Hill Drive, Richmond. Women’s Workshop Richmond teaches how to build a cat tower. $50. Register at linktr.ee/womensworkshoprichmond
• Neighborhood walk: 4 p.m., starts from 401 S. Fourth St., Richmond. Explore Smithville’s history in Old Richmond from Richmond Columbian Properties. 765-962-9526

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