Community events from Aug. 27 through Sept. 16

Wednesday, Aug. 27

• Concert, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Forest Hills Country Club, 2169 S. 23rd St., Richmond. Richmond Symphony Orchestra’s Sunset Series string quartet. Free, optional paid dinner after. Meal reservations: 765-962-2711
• Kids’ activity: 5:30-6:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Decorate a dragon egg. mrlinfo.org.

Thursday, Aug. 28

• Free laundry washing: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Coin A Matic, 400 S. Fifth St., Richmond. Load counts limited by household size, last loads go in at 1:30 p.m. 765-973-9343 or thelaundryproject.net.
• Family program: 3:30-5 p.m., Family Resource Center, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Friendship party. Free.
• Fundraiser: 3:30-8 p.m., Texas Roadhouse, 3799 National Road E., Richmond. Show flyer to benefit Clay Township-Greens Fork Fire Dept.
• Pond care info, 5:30 p.m., 7656 Lacy Road, Hagerstown. Learn how to keep your pond stocked and well maintained. Bring your aquatic weeds, lawn chairs and questions. raquel.baker@in.nacdnet.net
• Young professionals meeting: 5:30-7 p.m., Levi & Catharine Coffin State Historic Site, 201 U.S. 27 N., Fountain City. $11 adults, $7 children. RSVP encouraged at web.wcareachamber.org/events. 765-962-1511
• Community memorial: 6-8 p.m., First United Methodist, 318 National Road W., Richmond. Recovery Rocks and Drug Free Wayne County Partnership provide Overdose Awareness Day event offering tributes and resources. Free.
• Square dance: 6-7 p.m. lessons, dance until 9, 500 West Event Center, 500 W. Main St., Hagerstown. No partner needed. Weekly through May except holidays. Donation. 765-465-5960
• Health program: 6:30 p.m., Hickory Creek, 2600 N. Grand Ave., Connersville. Caregivers can learn about dementia, what to expect and how to navigate upcoming changes. 765-825-9771

Aug. 28-31

• Dog events: Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. United Kennel Club’s Autumn Oaks coonhound event. ukcdogs.com/autumn-oaks

Friday, Aug. 29

• Movie: 6 p.m., Ivy Tech’s Johnson Hall, 2357 Chester Blvd., Richmond. "Lilo and Stitch." PG rated. Open to the community. Free.
• Car show: 6-8 p.m., Rosebud Village, 2050 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Free vehicle entry and public admission. 765-935-4440

Aug. 29-30

• Sale: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Fri and 8 a.m.-noon Sat., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Vintage items, home goods and hobby supplies. 765-983-7300

Aug. 29-Sept. 1

• Festival: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri-Sun, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon, 1965 S. County Road 850, New Castle. 45th annual Farmer’s Pike Festival. Vendors, live music, food. Admission $5; 12/younger free. Free parking and shuttle. 765-332-2576 or farmerspike.com

Saturday, Aug. 30

• Art program: 9 a.m.-noon, Jack Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Chalkfest event by Main Street Richmond. Prizes for all age groups. Art must be finished between 9:30-11:30. Free to participate; chalk provided.
• Family program: 10 a.m.-noon, Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Wear muck boots and explore wetlands. Craft. $5. Register at visitcope.org. 765-855-3188
• Yoga: 11 a.m.-noon, library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Free.
• Outdoor concert: 3 p.m., Roberts Park’s Main Pavilion, 2900 N. Park Road, Connersville. Imagine Community Band and Richmond Jazz Orchestra perform. Bring a lawn chair. Free admission and snacks. 765-825-8506

Tuesday, Sept. 2

• Playgroup: 10-11 a.m., Rose Hamilton Elementary, 1281 Round Barn Road, Centerville. Birth to Five event. Free; no reservations required. 765-966-6080 or mybirthtofive.org

Wednesday, Sept. 3

• Playgroup: 10-11 a.m., Boys & Girls Club, 518 Queen St., Pershing. Weekly Birth to Five event. Free; no reservations required. 765-966-6080 or mybirthtofive.org
• Parenting workshop: 10:30 a.m., Dwyer Center, 1417 N. A St., Richmond. Free. 765-962-9043
• Homeschool program: 10:30 a.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Free.
• History tour: 11:30 a.m.-noon, Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. See Tiffany windows. Free.
• Live music: Noon, Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. Guitarist Larry Pitzer. Free. 765-966-7618.
• Homecoming parade: 6 p.m., from Cordell Municipal Pool, 9 S.W. 13th St., along West Main to Richmond High School, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Sept. 4 rain date.

Thursday, Sept. 4

• Volunteer opportunity: 9 a.m., Richmond Rose Garden, 2500 block East Main, Richmond. Garden maintenance.
• Children’s program: 10 a.m.-noon, Joseph Moore Museum, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Weekly Little Explorers program for preschoolers moves to Thursdays. Free. 765-983-1303
• Playgroup: 10 a.m.-noon, St. Paul’s Lutheran, 121 S. 18th St., Richmond. Weekly Birth to Five event. Free; no reservations required. 765-966-6080 or mybirthtofive.org
• Circus: 4:30 and 7:30 p.m., Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. $20/adult; up to two kids (ages 3-12) free with paid adult. pagescircus.com
• Author talk: 6 p.m., library, 600 W. Main St., Cambridge City. David Fierst discusses historical relationships between Native Americans and European immigrants. Free. 765-478-3335
• History program: 7 p.m., Fayette County Historical Museum, Connersville. Blue & Gry Civil War Round Table. Learn about Monitor and Merrimack, the first battle of ironclads that changed naval warfare. Free. 765-478-3787

Friday, Sept. 5

• Author talk: 4-5;30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Rick Kennedy will discuss "Jelly Roll, Bix, and Hoagy: Gennett Records and the Rise of America’s Musical Grassroots." Free.

Sept. 6-7

• Festival: Downtown Cambridge City. Canal Days offers food, vendors, games and duck race. Parade at 2 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. 765-541-8936 or cambridgecityindiana.org

Saturday, Sept. 6

• Golf scramble: 7:30 a.m., Winding Branch, 2290 S. Germantown Road, Cambridge City. New Day Kiwanis fundraiser. $240/team. 812-327-7391
• Dog show: 10 a.m., Creitz Park, 150 N. Foote St., Cambridge City. Registration at 9 a.m. All furry friends receive prize. Free.
• Art event: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Potterypalooza. Ceramic artists sell functional and artistic pieces. Free admission.
• Volunteer opportunity: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Springwood Park Pavilion, 60 Waterfall Road, Richmond. Park provides cleanup supplies. Bpanensky@richmondindiana.gov
• Hog roast: 11 a.m., fire station, 127 W. Maple St., Cambridge City. Fire department offers sandwiches, meals, hamburgers, hot dogs and fries while supplies last. Smoker raffle tickets. 765-541-0964
• Music celebration: 3-9:30 p.m., Starr Gennett Building, 101 S. First St., Richmond. Starr Gennett Foundation honors blues legend Charlie Patton. Live music, guest speakers, food, vendors. 765-962-2860 or starrgennettfoundation.org
• Outdoor fundraiser: 5 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Benefits Cope. $100. visitcope.org
• Outdoor movie: Dark, Abington Commons Area, across from 4618 Pottershop Road, Centerville. A Minecraft Movie. Fire auxiliary event. Free admission; concessions sold. 765-855-3950

Sunday, Sept. 7

• Car show: 8-11 a.m., Creitz Park, 150 N. Foote St., Cambridge City. Spectators free, participating vehicles $15. Kiwanis fundraiser.

Monday, Sept. 8

• Health program: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., First United Methodist, 318 National Road W., Richmond. Suicide prevention training. Free; lunch provided. RSVP to jcraig@mhai.net with subject line Richmond QPR. 765-983-4766

Tuesday, Sept. 9

• Market: 4-7 p.m., Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Sock-hop themed event with live music, vendors and food trucks.
• Concert: 6:30 p.m., Civic Hall, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Steel band performance featuring Richmond High School students and Jonathan Scales Fourchestra. $10; $5 10/younger. msimmons@rcs.k12.in.us
• Meeting: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Bethel AME Church, 200 S. Sixth St., Richmond. NAACP Branch #3066 will discuss initiatives to improve community. 765-935-4018

Wednesday, Sept. 10

• Tribute arrival: 6 p.m. Tribute to those combating terrorism will be escorted along U.S. 40 to Wayne County Veterans Memorial Park, 7 E. Main St., Richmond.
• History program: 6 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Learn about downtown Richmond’s iconic architecture, including buildings about to be renovated, from library archivist Sue King. Free.

Thursday, Sept. 11

• Author program: 4 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Learn about Suzanne Woods Fisher’s new National Park Summers series. Watch virtual event at library or remotely. Free. mrlinfo.org
• Young professionals event: 5:30-7 p.m., Wayne County Area Chamber, 33 S. Seventh St., Richmond. Helping Young Professionals Engage offers free professional head shots for ages 21-40. Register at web.wcareachamber.org/events. 765-962-1511
• College fair: 6-7:30 p.m., Ivy Tech, 2357 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Prospective students of any age can connect with 15 area colleges and universities. Financial aid presentation at 5:30 p.m. Free and open to public. 765-966-2656 or apainter27@ivytech.edu

Sept. 11-14

• Veterans tribute: Wayne County Veterans Memorial Park, 7 E. Main St., Richmond. Global War on Terror Traveling Tribute. Concert by Kyle LeMaster Band from 5-8 p.m. Friday. Jeep show at 9 a.m. Saturday with cash donation benefiting park. Public welcome. Free admission.

Friday, Sept. 12

• Golf outing: 9 a.m., Winding Branch Golf Course, 2290 S. Germantown Road, Cambridge City. Benefits Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce. $300/team. wcareachamber.org

Sept. 12-21

• Play: 7 p.m. Fri/Sat, 2 p.m. Sun, Imagine Performing Arts Center, 406 N. Central Ave., Connersville. "We The People" features small town committee tasked with writing patriotic show. Tickets at IPA.Ludus.com. 765-273-3554

Saturday, Sept. 13

• Concert and car show: 10 a.m., Fayette County Fairgrounds, Connersville. Car show at 10 a.m. Cornhole tournament and music at 4 p.m. Headliner The Eagles Project at 8 p.m.
• History tour: 11 a.m., Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. See Tiffany windows and learn about building’s donor. Free. 765-966-7618
• Food festival: 1-3 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. One World One Plate offers music, dance and food while supplies last. Free admission and samples.
• Caboose tours: 3-7 p.m., Maplewood Park, Centerville. Wayne County Railroaders event. Free.
• Mystery dinner: 6-10 p.m., Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. Catered three-course dinner, live music by Shiyu Wang. 1920s period attire encouraged. $75. Ticket sales close Sept. 5. 765-962-5756

Sunday, Sept. 14

• Car show: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Food trucks. tickets.thefoat.com/summerscrape/
• Bicentennial celebration: 10:30 a.m., West River Friends Meeting, 10636 Lacy Road, Economy. Public invited to visit with former pastors and members and see history displays. 765-993-0835
• Golf tournament: Noon, Elks, Richmond. Benefits Seton Catholic schools. setonschools.org

Tuesday, Sept. 16

• Health screening: 3:30-6 p.m., Reid Health, 1100 Reid Parkway, Richmond. Free prostate cancer screening for ages 40 and older. Appointment needed at 765- 985-8847.
• Community meeting, 5:30-7 p.m., Earlham College’s Landrum Bolling Center Room 105, 801 National Road W., Richmond. NAACP offers town hall on how immigration enforcement affects everyone. Free.

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