Community events from Oct. 2-31

Thursday, Oct. 2

• 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

• Children’s program: 10 a.m., Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Tinkergarten stories, songs, and nature activities at Playscape. Free.
• 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
• Roller skating: 6-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Dublin Community Club, 1764 Foundry Road, Cambridge City. $5. 765-541-1022

Saturday, Oct. 4

• Youth swim lessons: Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Through Nov. 22. $60/nonmembers. 765-478-5565
• 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. Texas Tenors offer new show for 15th anniversary tour. $45 adult/$37 student. 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, country store, silent auction, bingo. 765-962-3902
• Historic walk: 3:30 p.m., Earlham College Carpenter Hall, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Explore campus history and stories. Free; donation encouraged for Richmond Columbian Properties. 765-969-3828
• Horse exhibition: 7-9 p.m., Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N, Richmond. Learn how horses support public safety through Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Interact with horses in family friendly setting. Free; reserve at bit.ly/427vWsg

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

• Cancer screening: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., IU East, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Current smokers or those who’ve quit in last 15 years ages 50-77 might be eligible for five-minute scan covered by insurance, Medicare or Medicaid. Appointments: 317-962-5864. lungscreening@iuhealth.org
• Youth program: 4-4:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. For ages 6-12. Different spooky science experiment each week (slime, surface tension, bubbling potion) through Oct. 21. Free.
• Health discussion: 6-7:30 p.m., library, 10 W. College St., Hagerstown. Perimenopause and menopause. Free. Register at forms.gle/Tify3UuvVCUrzq6D6 
• Night hike: 7 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. $5. 765-855-3188

Wednesday, Oct. 8

• 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
• 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 Church, 121 S. 18th St., Richmond. Birth to Five offers casual conversation. Free.
• Free laundry: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Uptown Laundry, 1017 E. Main 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
• 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.
• Mushroom hike: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. $5. 765-855-3188
• Game night: 6:30 p.m., town hall, Pershing. Bring card/board games. Snacks. $3.

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
• Youth program: 10 a.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Little Adventures for ages 2-6 and caregivers. $5. Register at visitcope.org.
• Car and pumpkin contests: 4-7 p.m., Ahaus, 200 Industrial Parkway, Richmond. Family games, decorated/carved pumpkin show, refreshments. Spectators free; $15 vehicle/pumpkin entry benefits food pantries. 765-962-3571

Oct. 10-12

• Bazaar: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri/Sat, 11 am.-4 p.m. Sun, Eastern Indiana Gem & Geological Society, 5199 National Road W., Richmond. Hand-crafted items, jewelry, rocks, minerals, crystals, art, unique items. 765-960-7635

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
• Concert: 3 p.m., Civic Hall, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond, Richmond Symphony Orchestra brass and percussion perform movie blockbusters. Adult, $25; college students, $15; grades K-12 free.

Tuesday, Oct. 14

• Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Bethel AME Church, 200 S. Sixth St., Richmond. NAACP Richmond Branch #3066 discusses initiatives aimed at improving community. 765-935-4018
• Meeting: 6:30 p.m., 500 West Event Center, 500 W. Main St., Hagerstown. Optimist Club seeks new members to serve youth.

Wednesday, Oct. 15

• Concert: Noon, Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. Jessica Raposo Coleman, flute, and Thomas Garcia, guitar. Free.
• Dementia support program: 6-8 p.m., Friends Fellowship, 2030 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Learn about dementia care and community resources. Free book. RSVP by Oct. 9. 765-542-8106

Thursday, Oct. 16

• Health fair: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Western Wayne Senior Center offers Medicare enrollment help, LifeStream resources and vaccines for flu, COVID, RSV and singles. Register by Oct. 10 for vaccines. 765-478-4579

Friday, Oct. 17

• Gardening program: 10 a.m., Western Wayne Senior Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Learn how to make fall decorations from master gardeners. RSVP requested at 765-478-4579.
• 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

• Harvest festival: 9 a.m.-noon, farmers market, Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond. More than 40 vendors and organizations, giveaways and games. Free admission.
• 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

Sunday, Oct. 19

• Historic walk: 3;30 p.m., Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. Walk from 12th Street to 10th Street. Free; donation encouraged for Richmond Columbian Properties. 765-969-3828

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

Tuesday, Oct. 21

• Speaker: Noon, Forest Hills Country Club, 2169 S. 23rd St., Richmond. Woman’s Club of Richmond features Indianapolis meteorologist Matt Standridge at 1 p.m. $20 for lunch/program. Open to public. Can come just for speaker (reservation also requested). Lunch payments due Oct. 13. 765-962-1686
• Farmers market: 4-7 p.m., Glen Miller Park pond, 2200 E. Main St.,** Ri**chmond. Fire-lit pond, activities, vendors, food trucks. Free admission.

Thursday, Oct. 23

• 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

Friday, Oct. 24

• Health program: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Ivy Tech’s Johnson Hall auditorium, 2357 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Free. Updates on medical and recreational cannabis, how marketing targets youth. Free. Register at eventbrite.com/e/1731960954839

Saturday, Oct. 25

• Movie night and open house: 2-8 p.m., fire department, 200 E. Walnut St., Milton. Dollhouse burn, extrication demo, food, meet first responders, family movie. Donation encouraged. 765-478-4727

Sunday, Oct. 26

• Author visit: 1-3 p.m., Wayne County Tourism Bureau, 5701 National Road E., Richmond. Internationally known author Jennifer Niven Richmond High School graduate will sign copies of her new book “When We Were Monsters.” Free admission. 765-935-8687
• Concert: 3 p.m., Earlham College’s Carpenter Hall, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Richmond Community Orchestra offers variety of music. Free.

Tuesday, Oct. 28

• Community forum: 6-8 p.m., Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. Learn about Morrisson-Reeves Library’s proposed renovation and ask questions. mrlinfo.org/building

Oct. 28-Nov. 13

• Christmas help: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 28 and 30, Nov. 4 and 6, an Nov. 11 and 13, Salvation Army, 707 S. A St., Richmond. Register for gifts for ages 15 and younger. 765-966-7791

Oct. 31-Nov. 1

• Bazaar: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri/9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat, Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. More than 50 vendors. Cookie walk Saturday. Baked goods and chicken noodle dinner. Free admission/parking.

Halloween events

Saturday, Oct. 11

• Festival: 4-9 p.m., downtown and Maplewood Park, Centerville. Trick or treat on Main Street from 4-5 p.m.; costume contest at 6:30 p.m. in park; spooky stories at Mansion House, Lions Club dinner, last farmers market of year. Free admission.

Thursday, Oct. 16

• Halloween event: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Hampton Inn & Suites, 455 Commerce Road, Richmond. Games, snacks for individuals with disabilities and their families. Trick-or-treat in safe, accessible environment. Free.

Oct. 17-18 and 24-25

• Haunted museum: 6-9 p.m., Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. $10; ages 0-4 free. Lights on from 6-6:30 p.m. All ages encouraged to wear costumes.

Saturday, Oct. 18

• 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

Saturday, Oct. 25

• Trick or treat: 4-5 p.m. sensory friendly, 5-7 p.m. general, Glen Miller Park pond, 2200 E. Main St., Richmond. Games. Free.
• Trick or treat: 5-7 p.m., Wayne County Veterans Memorial Park, 7 E. Main St., Richmond.
• Halloween party: 6:30 p.m., New Boswell, 450 N. 10th St., Richmond. Music by Shiner Live. Costume contest. Benefit for local charities. $20/advance, $25/door. wwn.to/ichb25

Sunday, Oct. 26

• Trunk or treat: 3-5 p.m., LifeSpring Park, South Seventh and E streets, Richmond. Face painting, balloons, inflatables. Free admission and hot dogs.

Monday, Oct. 27

• Trick or treat: 5-7 p.m., Kiwanis Safety Village of Wayne County, 700 N.W. 13th St., Richmond. Ages 8 and younger. Free.

Tuesday, Oct. 28

• Trunk or treat: 5-7 p.m., Roberts Park, 2900 N. Park Road, Connersville.

Wednesday, Oct. 29

• Trunk or treat: 5-7 p.m., Neighborhood Health Center, 2025 Virginia Ave., Connersville.

Thursday, Oct: 30

• Trick or treat: 5-7 p.m., downtown and Depot District businesses and Townsend Community Center Inc., 300 N. 10th St., Richmond. Free.
• Festival: 5-6:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Candy and activities. Free.

Friday, Oct. 31

• Trick or treat: 5-7 p.m., Hagerstown
• Costume parade and contest: 5:30 p.m., old Central School, U.S. 40, Cambridge City, heads to fire station, 127 W. Maple St. Free.
• Trick or treat: 6-8 p.m., Cambridge City.
• Trick or treat: 6-8 p.m., Richmond

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