Community events from Sept. 17 through Oct. 4

Wednesday, Sept. 17

• Art fair: 5-8 p.m., Depot District, North Eighth and Fort Wayne Avenue, Richmond. RichmondDepotDistrict.com
• Preservation program: 6 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Learn about Richmond Neighborhood Restoration’s current and future renovations. mrlinfo.org

Thursday, Sept. 18

• Family fun: 4-6 p.m., Family Resource Center, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Birthday bash. 765-935-6349
• Teen program: 5 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Basketball escape room. Free.
• Gardening program: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Tips on fall and winter pollinator maintenance and planting. Register at 765-966-0191 ext. 3.
• Fundraiser: 6 p.m., Leland Legacy ballroom, 900 S. A St., Richmond. Ice cream social and show tunes performance benefits RHS choir. $5.
• Spider hike: 6-7 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Family friendly walk. $5.

Sept. 19-21, 26-28

• Youth musical: 7:30 p.m. Fri/Sat and 2 p.m. Sun., Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. “Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.” teaches lessons with tunes. Rated G. Advance: $13; $8 students/65+. gorct.org or 765-962-1816

Sept. 19-21

• Fly-in: Airport, 999 S. Washington St., Hagerstown. Saturday’s events include meals, poker run and bonfire. RVs and camping welcome. Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 373 event. 373.eaachapter.org

Friday, Sept. 19

• History discussion: 6-8 p.m., Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site, 201 U.S. 27 N., Fountain City. Explore context of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” with representative of Harriet Beecher Stowe House. $10. Register at wwn.to/lccutc.
• Movie: 6 p.m., Ivy Tech Community College’s Stidham Auditorium, 2357 Chester Blvd., Richmond. “Superman 2025.” Free for public.
• Roller skating: 6-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Dublin Community Club, 1764 Foundry Road, Cambridge City. $5. 765-541-1022
• Dance: 8-11 p.m., Moose Lodge, 111 S. Eighth St., Richmond. Interaction Inc. event for public, 21+. Social time at 6 and discussion at 7. $9. 937-313-7538

Saturday, Sept. 20

• Fundraising walk: 9 a.m., Glen Miller Park golf course, 2514 E. Main St., Richmond. East Central Indiana Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Walk follows 9:45 a.m. ceremony. 317-587-2219 or act.alz.org
• 5K race: 9 a.m., Starr Gennett Building, 101 S. First St., Richmond. Hometown Hustle fundraiser on Cardinal Greenway for Main Street Richmond. 8 a.m. registration. $25 after Sept. 13. mainstreetrichmond.org
• Fundraiser: 9 a.m., East Diamonds, 701 W. Fountain City Pike, Fountain City, Fountain City Recreational Association mushball tournament. 765-977-0566
• Farmers market: 9 a.m.-noon, 1 N. Foote St., Cambridge City.
• Festival: 11 a.m., Depot District, North 10th and D streets, Richmond. Oktoberfest includes kids’ activities, live music, vendor market, pumpkin bake-off, Dacshund costume contest. Free admission. 765-962-3019 or roscoescoffee.com/oktoberfest2025
• Model train display: Noon-4 p.m., Richmond Furniture Gallery, 180 Fort Wayne Ave., Richmond. Richmond Area Railroaders Society. Free admission. RichmondRail@aol.com
• Concert: 7:30 p.m., Civic Hall, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Richmond Symphony Orchestra features piano soloist, music by Gershwin, Stravinsky and Adams. $25; $15 college students, free for grades K-12. 765-966-5181

Sept. 20-21

• Festival: 600 W. Main St., Fountain City. Levi Coffin Days honors contributions of Underground Railroad hosts. Food and vendors. Parade 11 a.m. Saturday. Free. 765-993-4564 or fountaincitylionsclub@hotmail.com
• Festival: 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat and 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun, Preble County Fairgrounds, Eaton, Ohio. Pork festival includes food, entertainers, racing pigs, car show. Parade at 10:30 a.m. Saturday downtown. Free admission. 937-456-7273 or porkfestival.org

Monday, Sept. 22

• Family program: 5-7 p.m., Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Superhero-themed activities celebrating books organized by Richmond Community Schools. Kids can dress as superhero. Free.

Tuesday, Sept. 23

• Business program: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., IU East’s Whitewater Hall, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Improve storytelling for better results. Wayne County Chamber event. $35; $25 for members. Register at wcareachamber.org
• Family program: 3:30-4:30 p.m., Family Resource Center, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Fire safety event. 765-935-6349

Sept. 23-24

• Health program: 8-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-4 p.m. either day, Reid Health’s Lingle Hall, 1100 Reid Parkway, Richmond. Training for law enforcement, health workers and court personnel to learn about responding to family violence. Free; register at wwn.to/fvrdavis

Wednesday, Sept. 24

• Young professionals program: 8:30-9:30 a.m., Bethany Theological Seminary, Richmond. Public speaking tips. HYPE Wayne County event. Free; register at wcareachamber.org.
• Poverty program: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, 1425 E. Main St., Richmond. Learn about life on a limited budget during simulation. Lunch provided. Free; register at 765-983-4766.
• 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
• Job and volunteer fair: 2-6 p.m., Merle Henderson Apartment, 81 S. 14th St., Richmond. Open to the public. 765-208-6145

Thursday, Sept. 25

• Mobile mammograms: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Neighborhood Health Center, 950 N. Market St., Liberty. Financial aid available. Appointments: 859-655-7400
• 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
• Free laundry: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Coin A Matic, 400 S. Fifth St., Richmond. For Wayne Township residents in need. Last loads go in at 1:30 p.m. One load per person in household. 765-973-9343
• Veterans fair: 1-4 p.m., Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Hiring event. Health screenings. Governmental, health, education and community resources. Free. 765-238-0007 or brea@dwd.in.gov 
• Fundraising dinner: 6 p.m., Hartley Hills Golf Club, 201 N. Woodpecker Road, Hagerstown. Music and silent auction. Benefits Communities in Schools. Reservations: 765-983-2263 or champton@ciswayneco.org

Friday, Sept. 26

• Sale, 8 a.m.–3 p.m. and again Saturday, Richmond Senior Recreation Center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Community rummage-style sale offering household items, collectibles and more. Free. 765-983-7300.
• Family assistance: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., library, 10 W. College St., Hagerstown. Family Resource Center of Wayne County offers information. Free.
• Youth program: 10-11:30 a.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Hike, animal encounter and craft for ages 2-6 and grownup. $5. Register at visitcope.org. 765-855-3188
• Parade: 4:30 p.m., downtown Cambridge City. Lincoln High School Homecoming route includes Vandalia, Green and Main streets. Free. Community hog roast follows outside school.
• Outdoor concert: 7 p.m., Goodrich Park, 700 N. Union St., Winchester. Duke Tumatoe. Food trucks. Free.

Saturday, Sept. 27

• Pet vaccinations: 8 a.m.-noon, Animal Care Alliance, 1353 Abington Pike, Richmond. No office fee charged for shots, nail trims, tests. Mini exams $25 if needed. Prices at animalcarealliance.com. 765-488-2444
• Train show: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Richmond High School, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Buy, sell, trade, see model trains, books and railroad memorabilia. Wayne County Railroaders Association/RHS event. $5; 12/younger free. 765-277-9836
• Volunteer opportunity: 10 a.m.-noon, Starr Neighborhood Park, North 15th and D streets, Richmond. Bags, gloves and some tools available for cleanup. Bring gloves/tools if possible. 765-580-9719
• Nature event: 10 a.m.-noon, Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary, Connersville. Beginner journaling workshop. $30 nonmembers, $5 17/younger. Registration required at mgbsnaturejournaling.eventbrite.com.
• Fundraising lunch: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Lions Den, Economy. Benefits local carpenter recovering from house fire. Chili, sandwiches, sides, drinks and desserts. Freewill offering.
• Nature event: Noon-4 p.m., Middlefork Reservoir, 1750 Sylvan Nook Drive, Richmond. Free fishing day, kids’ pumpkin painting and scavenger hunt, bark park activities, guided hikes, food, music. Free admission. 765-983-7275
• Benefit ride: Noon, Hilby’s, 1718 I Ave., New Castle. Supports Tri sophomore with kidney issues. Registration at 10:30 a.m. $25/vehicle, $5/passenger. 765-529-9711
• Fire truck pull: 4:30 p.m., Achieva Resources, 300 Mendelson Drive, Richmond. Firefighters will compete, kiddie pull for ages 10 and younger. Pet costume contest. Food for sale. Free for spectators. Benefits Special Olympics. 765-732-3636
• Fundraiser: 6 p.m., Starr Gennett Building, 101 S. First St., Richmond. Dueling Pianos International play to benefit Ivy Tech. Casual attire. $100. Register at link.ivytech.edu/keys25. 765-966-2656, ext. 2348

Sunday, Sept. 28

• Cruise-in, 1-4 p.m., Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. Free to see cars; admission charged to enter museum. 765-962-5756

Monday, Sept. 29

• Family event: 1-2 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Safe sleep tips and items. Free.

Tuesday, Sept. 30

• Family event: 1-2 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Bingo and information from Natco Community Empowerment Center. Free.
• Fundraising dinner: 6 p.m., Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County honors reporter/host Lauren Bohlander Kanaan and features Indy 500 winner Tony Kanaan. $75. Reservations due Sept. 24. wwn.to/bgsfd25 or 765-962-6922
• Senior gathering: 6 p.m., First United Methodist, 318 National Road W., Richmond. Senior Adult Ministry open to all 50-plus regardless of religious affiliation. Jeff Ackenback will discuss “Night at the Museums.” Free. 765-962-4357
• Watch party: 7-9 p.m., Earlham School of Religion’s Perkins-Wildman Community Center, 228 College Ave., Richmond. Watch and discuss Robin Wall Kimmerer’s keynote address to environment and spirituality summit. Free. 765-983-1423 or aes-summit.org

Thursday, Oct. 2

• Dinner party: 6 p.m., Scott House, 204 N. 10th St., Richmond. Benefits Richmond Columbian Properties. Award honors Historic Centerville. $50. Reservations: eventbrite.com. 765-969-3828
• Neighborhood meeting: 6:30 p.m., Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Cambridge City Neighborhood Crime Watch monthly meeting. CCNeighborhoodCrimeWatch@outlook.com
• History discussion: 7 p.m., Fayette County Historical Museum, 200 W. Fifth St., Connersville. Blue & Gray Civil War Round Table. Learn how military leaders including Cambridge City’s Solomon Meredith were selected without formal military training. Free. 765-478-3787

Saturday, Oct. 4

• Barn party: 5-9 p.m., Brighter Path, 2778 N. Treaty Line Road, Cambridge City. Hayrides, taco bar, line dancing and corn hole. Benefits therapeutic horse program. $35 ($15 for ages 4-12) before Oct. 1. 765-541-2493 or wwn.to/bpbp25.

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