Community events from Sept. 25 through Oct. 24

Thursday, Sept. 25

• Mammograms: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Neighborhood Health Center, 950 N. Market St., Liberty. Financial aid available. Appointments: 859-655-7400
• 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.–4 p.m. and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 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.
• Roller skating: 6-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Dublin Community Club, 1764 Foundry Road, Cambridge City. $5. 765-541-1022
• Outdoor concert: 7 p.m., Goodrich Park, 700 N. Union St., Winchester. Duke Tumatoe. Food trucks. Free.
• 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

Sept. 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

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
• Paper shredding: 8-11 a.m., Wayne Bank, 500 S. A St., Richmond. Limit of five boxes per person. Free.
• 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. Register at mgbsnaturejournaling.eventbrite.com.
• Golf scramble: 10 a.m., Highland Lake, 1972 Highland Road, Richmond. Fundraiser for Dennis and Hibberd eighth grade class trip. $60 nonmembers. 765-960-6120
• 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
• Farmers market: 4-7 p.m., North Morton/Crown Creek Boulevard, Centerville.
• 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
• Public dance: 8-11 p.m., VFW, 219 N. Ohio St., Greenville, Ohio. For singles/couples 21+. $9. 937-423-2664

Sunday, Sept. 28

• Fundraiser: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Market Building, 2 W. Main St., Cambridge City. Vendors, food, silent auction and family friendly activities. Benefits 2-year-old Zach with leukemia. wwn.to/be429d
• 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
• Annual meeting: 5:30 p.m., council chambers, Richmond Municipal Building, 50 N. Fifth St., Richmond. Whitewater Community Television will review year and look ahead. RSVP encouraged at 765-973-8488.****
• 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

Wednesday, Oct. 1

• Homeschool day: 10 a.m.-noon, Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site, 201 U.S. 27 N., Fountain City. Follow the North Star. $10. Register at wwn.to/lchdns
• 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
• Building tour: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. See Tiffany windows and learn history. Free.
• Concert: Noon-1 p.m., Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. Pianist Shiyu Wang. Free.
• Roller skating classes: 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30 p.m., Dublin Community Club, 1764 Foundry Road, Cambridge City. $10/class. Register: 765-541-1022
• Family fun: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Girls Inc., 1407 S. Eighth St., Richmond. Adults and children 5+ can make a fall craft together. Supplies provided. Free. Register at msoper@girlsincwayne.org.
• Author talk: 6:30 p.m., First Friends Church, 503 S. Main St., New Castle. Henry County Historical Society hosts former Secret Service agent in JFK’s motorcade. $20. wwn.to/hcmpl or 765-529-4028
• Concert: 7 p.m., Centerville Senior High School, 507 Willow Grove Road, Centerville. Junior high choir and band concert.

Thursday, Oct. 2

• 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 legal help: 4-6 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Whitewater Valley Pro Bono offers help with civil matters. whitewatervalleyprobono.org
• 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

Friday, Oct. 3

• Business workshop: 1:30-3:30 p.m., IU East’s Whitewater Hall, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Practical techniques to feel and appear more confident. $35 nonmembers. wcareachamber.org

Saturday, Oct. 4

• Town cleanup: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 152 S. Green St., Cambridge City. Drop off trash until dumpster filled. No hazardous waste, electronics or tires. Boy Scouts collecting appliances/scrap metal. Volunteers needed. Free for Western Wayne County residents. 812-327-7391
• Volunteer opportunity: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Starr-Gennett, 101 S. First St., Richmond. Park cleanup and invasive removal. 765-983-7275
• Model train display: Noon-4 p.m., Richmond Furniture Gallery, 180 Fort Wayne Ave., Richmond. Richmond Area Railroaders Society. Free admission. RichmondRail@aol.com
• Nature event: 12:30-3:30 p.m., Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Trailer tours, food trucks and master planning reveal. Free.
• Cemetery tour: 1-4 p.m., Earlham Cemetery, 1101 National Road W., Richmond. Wayne County Historical Museum offers Tales from the Departed. Hear about fascinating local lives. $10/person. 765-962-5756
• 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.
• Haunted trail: Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Family friendly (photo spots, fire pits) from 5-7 p.m. $10 per child/adult pair. Terror with live actors from 8-10 p.m. $10. visitcope.org or 765-855-3188
• Concert: 7 p.m., Civic Hall, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. The Texas Tenors offer new show for 15th anniversary tour. $45 adult/$37. 765-973-3350 or civichall.com

Oct. 4-5

• Fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 100-400 blocks South Fourth Street, Richmond. Kids’ zone, historic tree carving demonstration, 140-plus vendors, food trucks, entertainers. Rest tents available. Free admission. 4thstreetfair.com or 765-273-3311

Sunday, Oct. 5

• Golf outing: 11 a.m., Elks, 2100 U.S. 27 S., Richmond. Benefits Townsend Community Center Inc. $280/team. 765-977-7792
• Fall festival: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Holy Family Catholic Church, 815 W. Main St., Richmond. Chicken dinner tickets $10-$15 (free ages 6/younger), kids’ games ($10 wristband), live music by The Longshots, country store, silent auction, bingo. 765-962-3902
• Historic walk: 3:30 p.m., Earlham College Carpenter Hall, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Walk around the campus with guest Tom Hamm. Free; donation encouraged for Richmond Columbian Properties. 765-969-3828

Monday, Oct. 6

• Networking: 5:30-7:30 p.m., fire station, 127 W. Maple St., Cambridge City. Cambridge City Chamber, fire department offer free food, music, networking. 765-541-8936

Tuesday, Oct. 7

• Health discussion: 6-7:30 p.m., library, 10 W. College St., Hagerstown. Perimenopause and menopause. Free. Register at forms.gle/Tify3UuvVCUrzq6D6 

Wednesday, Oct. 8

• Nonprofit workshop: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Gennett Mansion, 1829 E. Main St., Richmond. Wayne County Foundation offers strategy, outcomes and storytelling support for grant writing. $50. Registration due Sept. 30. 765-962-1638
• Homebuyer advice: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Crystal Dreams Foundation and Natco Community Empowerment Center offer home budgeting, credit building and matching fund tips. Free. angela@crystaldreamsfdn.org
• Concert: 7 p.m., Centerville Senior High School, 507 Willow Grove Road, Centerville. High school choir and jazz band concert.

Thursday, Oct. 9

• Parent gathering: 10 a.m.-noon, St. Paul’s Lutheran Chruch, 121 S. 18th St., Richmond. Birth to Five offers casual conversation. Free.
• Flu shots: 1-6 p.m., Meridian Health Services, 520 S. Ninth St., Richmond. Free normal dose available to ages 6 months and older. Open to public. No appointment needed.
• Walk: 5-7:30 p.m., Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Walk a Mile in Her Shoes fundraiser for A Better Way. Women and men wear heels. Family and pet friendly. Register at wwn.to/bwwam25. 765-966-SAFE
• Book anniversary celebration: 5:30 p.m., Maplewood Park, 116 E. Plum St., Centerville. Celebrate "Twilight" 20th anniversary with food, games, prizes. Free.

Friday, Oct. 10

• Women’s leadership conference: 8:15 a.m., Girls Inc., 1407 S. Eighth St., Richmond. Networking and workshops. $35. Register at wwn.to/giwlc25. 765-962-2362

Saturday, Oct. 11

• Vintage market: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., downtown Cambridge City. Antique dealers and artisans. Free admission. 765-478-5000.
• 5K/10K hike/run: 9 a.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Registration starts at 7:45. $25. visitcope.org or 765-855-3188
• Building tour: 11 a.m.-noon, Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. See Tiffany windows and learn about Daniel Reid’s donation. Free.
• Girls’ leadership conference: Noon-4:30 p.m., Girls Inc., 1407 S. Eighth St., Richmond. Ideal for grades 7-12. Free. 765-962-2362
• Pet costume contest: 1-3 p.m., Hill’s Bark Park, Middlefork Reservoir, Sylvan Nook Drive, Richmond. Richmond parks event. 765-983-7275

Sunday, Oct. 12

• Golf tournament: 1 p.m., Winding Branch Golf Course, 2290 S. Germantown Road, Cambridge City. Fundraiser for Lincoln basketball. $250/team. 765-914-3413

Wednesday, Oct. 15

• Dementia support program: 6-8 p.m., Friends Fellowship, 2030 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Learn about dementia care and community resources. RSVP by Oct. 9. 765-541-8106

Friday, Oct. 17

• Food tasting: 6-9 p.m., Eight to the Bar, 931 E. Main St., Richmond. Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce event offers Flavor of Wayne County. $30 ticket. wcareachamber.org

Saturday, Oct. 18

• 5K run/walk: 9:30 a.m., Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Monster Mash raises funds for Golay. $25 before Oct. 1. golaycenter.com or 765-478-5565
• Fundraiser: 7 p.m., Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Kiwanis offer Big Band concert/dance by Richmond Jazz Orchestra and cake to benefit Riley Hospital for Children. $30. richmondkiwanis.com/bbsn
• Halloween event: 7 p.m.-midnight, Starr-Gennett Building, 101 S. First St., Richmond. Richmond Civic Theatre’s Haunted Hollywood offers costume contest, dance party, food for ages 18+. Deadline for $45-$75 tickets is Oct. 10. gorct.org

Oct. 20-24

• Fall break camp: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Arts/crafts, hiking, games for grades K-5. $115 nonmembers. visitcope.org or 765-855-3188

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