Community events from April 23 through May 10, 2025

Wednesday, April 23

• Human rights discussion: 6-7:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Richmond Housing and Human Rights Coalition will discuss city’s history and current situation. Free. 765-270-9127
• Concert: 6:30 p.m., Civic Hall, Richmond High School, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. RCS intermediate/middle school band/jazz band.

Thursday, April 24

• Free laundry: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Coin A Matic, 400 S. Fifth St. Richmond. For Wayne Township residents. Last loads in at 1:30. Load count set by household size. 765-914-7070
• Car seat inspections: 1-3 p.m., police/fire training center, 1740 S. Eighth St., Richmond. By appointment. Child, caregiver and vehicle must be present. Free. 765-983-7252
• Senior volunteer expo: 1-3 p.m., Friends Fellowship, 2030 Chester Blvd., Richmond. More than 20 organizations will offer opportunities. Food. Free. 765-962-6546
• Family event: 4-7 p.m., Safety Village of Wayne County, 498 N.W. 18th St., Richmond. Touch trucks, explore village and gather resources. Free admission and pizza while supplies last. 765-827-2045
• Free food/clothing: 4-6 p.m., Little Spartans Preschool, 1800 N. Eastern Ave., Connersville. No ID needed.
• Arts/culture planning: 5-6:30 p.m., Landrum Bolling Center, Earlham College, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Wayne County’s meeting of multiple orgs will shape regional arts/culture plan. Register at transformingcommunities.art/eastcentral.
• Poverty simulation: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, 1425 E. Main St., Richmond. Helping Young Professionals Engage event. wcareachamber.org.
• Alumni gathering: 6-9 p.m., Cordial Cork, 911 N. E St., Richmond. East Region of IU Alumni Association offers social time and refreshments. Wear IU gear. 765-973-8221 
• Band concert: 6:30 p.m., Civic Hall, Richmond High School, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. RHS band/jazz band.
• Author talk: 7 p.m., Earlham College’s Landrum Bolling Center room 105, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Alex Kor will share experiences of his parents who survived the Holocaust. Free. 765-983-1413 
• Artist reception: 7 p.m., William G. Scott House, 204 N. 10th St. Richmond. Richmond Columbian Properties offers local photo exhibit. Show open 1-3 p.m. April 26-27 and May 3-4.

April 24-25

• Trail cleanups: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Richmond parks. Remove invasive species. Thursday, Heritage Trail; Friday, Starr Gennett. Saturday, hikes at Middlefork and Springwood at 9 a.m. and noon. Free. Gloves, tools and extra water provided. bpanensky@richmondindiana.gov or 765-983-7275
• Genealogy celebration: 10 a.m.-4 p.m**.** First Friends Meeting, 2010 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Wayne County Genealogical Society marks 35th anniversary. 765-277-1207

Friday, April 25

• Family activity: 9 a.m., Little Spartans Preschool, 1800 N. Eastern Ave., Connersville. Join walk along Eastern Avenue to raise awareness for child abuse prevention. 765-827-2045
• Business program: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., East Central Education Service Center, 2601 S. 14th St., New Castle. Over lunch, learn about new high school diplomas and work-based learning and apprenticeships. Free. Register at lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/6qhyfnc
• Hike: 4-5 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. See common bird species that visit home feeders and learn ways to set up friendly habitats and keep birds healthy. $5. visitcope.org
• Student competition: 6 p.m., IU East, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Essay winners in grades 6-8 already selected for Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce’s National Civics Bee. Free. 765-962-1511
• Gardening program: 6-7 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Learn about creating beautiful native landscapes benefiting birds. $5. visitcope.org
• Run/walk, 7:30 p.m., Centerville High School, 507 Willow Grove Road, Centerville. Neon Glow 5K fundraiser for Business Professionals of America national qualifiers. Registration at 6:30 p.m. $30 after April 18. chsbpaneonglowwalkrun.weebly.com. 765-855-3481

April 25-26

• Book fair: Noon-7 p.m. Fri./10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., Lotus Hall & Events, 185 Fort Wayne Ave., Richmond. Sales of Scholastic books for kids, teens and adults benefits Every Child Can Read. 765-966-7323

Saturday, April 26

• Opening day parade: Approximately 8 a.m., former Central School, U.S. 40, downtown Cambridge City. CC Youth League will walk into Creitz Park for ceremonies before 9 a.m. games.
• Document shredding: 8-11 a.m., Wayne Bank, 500 S. A St., Richmond. Five boxes/bags per person. Free for public. Details at waynebankonline.com/shred-day. 888-769-2963
• Pet vaccinations: 8 a.m.-noon, Animal Care Alliance, 1353 Abington Pike, Richmond. Cat and dog shots, nail trims, tests. Mini exams ($25) allow flea medicine purchases. 765-488-2444 or animalcarealliance.com
• Medicine disposal: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., police department, 50 N. Fifth St. Richmond. Bring unused, unwanted or expired drugs. No questions asked. Free. 765-914-9146
• Fundraiser: 9 a.m., Glen Miller Park golf course, 2500 block East Main, Richmond. 5K benefits Community Christian School. Packet pickup at 8 a.m. $25. ccsrichmond.com
• Hike: 9-11 a.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. See birds in wetlands. Free; donations appreciated. visitcope.org
• Nature event: 9 a.m., Springwood Park chapel, Waterfall Road, Richmond. Guided adventures using Bioblitz app. Free.
• Medicine collection: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., town hall, 127 N. Foote St., Cambridge City. Drop off old/unneeded medicines and sharps for safe disposal by police department. Free.
• Neighborhood cleanup: 10 a.m.-noon, Starr Park, 311 N. 15th St., Richmond. Starr Historic District twice-annual effort. Collect trash, dump yard waste and household items. Supplies and dumpsters provided. 765-993-1217
• Family event: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Community Earth Day celebration includes animal shows, vendors and giveaways. Free admission and activities. 765-962-3745
• Golf outing: 11 a.m., Elks, 2100 U.S. 27 S., Richmond. Registration due April 18 at forms.gle/uWnMGUgxhr3BsP4L7. Benefits scholarship and Friends Fellowship’s Memory Courtyard. $400/team. info@AMorganConstructionLLC.com
• Community orchard program: Noon, library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Learn story of Mary Scott Community Orchard and group that maintains it. maryscottcommunityorchard.org
• Nature program: 1-8 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Survival skills for women. $50. Advance registration required. VisitCope.org
• Student recognition: 1-3 p.m., Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Opening reception for All Wayne County High School Art Exhibition, which ends May 17. Awards at 1 p.m. Free. richmondartmuseum.org
• Tea and discussion: 2-4 p.m., Girls Inc., 1407 S. Eighth St, Richmond. Girls and a special person can enjoy tea and discussion on redefining beauty. Photo session included. girlsincwayne.org
• Children’s program: 2-3 p.m., Joseph Moore Museum, 801 National Road W., Richmond.
• Theater tea: 2 p.m., Imagine Performing Arts, 406 N. Central Ave., Connersville. Lemonade, tea, scones and fun with Anne of Green Gables. $10. Tickets at ipa.ludus.com
• Caboose tours: 3-7 p.m. second/fourth Saturdays, Maplewood Park, Centerville. Free; donations welcome.
• Dinner: 4-7 p.m., White Branch Church, 2044 N. County Road 900 E., Hagerstown. Chicken and dumplings, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls, slaw, desserts. Offering benefits abandoned infants. 765-465-2694
• Fundraiser: 5:30 p.m., First Bank Expo Hall, Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Richmond Symphony Orchestra’s novel-themed dinner, concert, auction, costume parade and music. $100. Reservations: richmondsymphony.org. 765-966-5181
• Speaker: 6:30 p.m., Cambridge City Christian Church, 106 W. Church St., Cambridge City. Dessert Night with Jonathan Lotz, a grandson of the late Rev. Billy Graham. Fundraiser for afterschool programs. $10. Tickets: cefecindiana.com. 765-524-7671
• Concert: 7 p.m., National Trail High School gym, 6940 Oxford-Gettysburg Road, New Paris, Ohio. Steel Band Festival includes Richmond, Madison and National Trail and its alumni. $7; $5 seniors (65+) and students; free for ages 0-4.
• Singles dance: 8-11 p.m., VFW, 219 N. Ohio St., Greenville, Ohio. $9. Doors open at 6. Singles/couples 21+ welcome.

Sunday, April 27

• Hike: 9-11 a.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Walk prairies to see birds. Free; donations welcome. visitcope.org
• Concert: 3 p.m., Civic Hall, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Richmond Community Orchestra performs plus Richmond High School Alumni Association tribute to late music teacher Ralph Burkhardt. Free. rcoindiana.org or 765-966-2833

Monday, April 28

• Food distribution: 9:30-11 a.m., park, 101 S. 10th St., Richmond. Line up around park to get groceries from Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana. No identification needed. 317-925-0191 ext. 136
• Hike: 4-5 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Learn about birds of prey. $5. visitcope.org

Tuesday, April 29

• Hike: 9-11 a.m. and 4-5 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Learn about role of martins and swallows in ecosystem and how to help them survive. Free; donations welcome. visitcope.org
• Family fun: 4:30-6:30, Henry County YMCA, 300 Wittenbraker Ave., New Castle. Storybook walk, snacks, games and resources. Free. 765-827-2045
• Senior gathering: 6 p.m., First United Methodist, 318 National Road W., Richmond. Senior Adult Ministry open to those 50-plus regardless of religious affiliation. Learn about nonprofit helping families. Free. 765-962-4357

Wednesday, April 30

• Hike: 9-11 a.m. and 4-5 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Look for flycatchers. $5. visitcope.org
• Children’s activities: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays through May 28, Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Tinkergarten programs also offered at 10-11 a.m. Saturdays from May 3-31. $50; sibling discount. 765-962-3745

Thursday, May 1

• Breakfast: 7:30-9 a.m., Leland Legacy, 900 S. A St., Richmond. Jeff Totten, Major League chaplain for Detroit Tigers, will speak at Richmond Area Ministerial Association’s National Day of Prayer event. $15 tickets at eventbrite.com. 
• Health program: 8 a.m.-noon, Dwyer Center, 1417 N. A St., Richmond. Those paying Medicare premiums can learn about Indiana State Health Insurance Assistance Program to lower or cut Part D costs. Free. 765-973-9392
• Volunteer opportunity: 9 a.m., rose garden, 2500 block East Main, Richmond. Short demonstration before work day. Bring gloves.
• Neighborhood conference: 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., William G. Scott House, 204 N. 10th St. Richmond. Richmond Columbian Properties’ annual Quality of Place event offers regional speakers. $35. Reservations on eventbrite.com
• E-waste recycling: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Andrew parking lot, 315 S. Fifth St., Richmond. Small appliances, batteries, computers, printers, phones, VCRs, cables, consumer electronics and more. Free except for TVs, monitors and large copiers ($20-$30). Unloading help available. 765-969-4871
• Walking club: 7-8 p.m. Thursdays, Glen Miller golf course, 2500 block East Main, Richmond. First night. Continues through September. Free.

Friday, May 2

• Health fair: 11 a.m.-7 p.m., American Wellness, 101 W. Main St., Centerville. Free health screenings, vendors, prizes.
• Fundraising auction: 4 p.m., Maplewood Park, Centerville. Items donated by businesses to benefit Archway Days Festival. Donations accepted until noon. 765-580-3273
• Fundraiser: 6 p.m., Centerville High School, 507 Willow Grove Road, Centerville. Purse bingo benefits student government. $20 tickets at hstiggleman@centerville.k12.in.us or 765-855-3481
• Fundraiser: 6-8 p.m., Paint The Towne, 411 N. Eighth St., Richmond. Paint a mug or tea cup to benefit suicide prevention walk. paintthetownerichmond.com. 765-488-2163
• Glow run: 8 p.m., Hagerstown Elementary track, 299 N. Sycamore St., Hagerstown. 5K benefits high school honor society. Registration at 7 p.m. $25. Register at hagerstown-nhs.square.site. 765-489-4511

May 2-11

• Play: Imagine Performing Arts, 406 N. Central Ave., Connersville. "Anne of Green Gables." Reservations: ipa.ludus.com. 765-273-3554

Saturday, May 3

• Downtown cleanup: 9 a.m., Maplewood Park, 116 E. Plum St., Centerville. Volunteers needed to bring garden tools to clean up Main Street and nearby areas.
• Plant sale: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., parks department greenhouse, 28 Waterfall Road, Richmond.
• Nature program: 10 a.m.-noon, Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Learn how to identify spring mushrooms during presentation and hike. $5. 765-962-3745
• Park cleanup: 10 a.m., Middlefork Cove, 3634 Indiana 227 N., Richmond. Water, gloves, tools, bags provided. Bpanensky@richmondindiana.gov
• Outdoor market: 9 a.m.-noon, Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond.
• Train display: Noon-4 p.m., Richmond Furniture Gallery, 180 Fort Wayne Ave., Richmond. Richmond Area Railroaders Society.
• Fashion program: 1-4 p.m., Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. See about 50 wedding dresses from 1800s to the present. Wedding vendors.
• Pet vaccinations: 1-4 p.m., Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. HELP the Animals offers cat/dog vaccines for $12 each and $20 microchipping. Flea medication. 765-962-6811
• Fishing workshop, 3 p.m., Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary, 3499 S Bird Sanctuary Rd, Connersville. Learn casting, baiting, reeling and fish handling, equipment provided. $15, $5 for 17 and under. 765-205-1255 or mgbs@indianaaudubon.org
• Spaghetti dinner: 4-7 p.m., Seton Intermediate, 801 W. Main St., Richmond. Benefits Scouts/Cub Scouts. $10; $5 12/younger. Carryout available.
• Cookout: 4-6 p.m., Recovery Rocks Club, 1701 S. E St., Richmond. Celebrate club’s second birthday. Games and fellowship. Meat provided; bring side to share. 765- 966-5551
• Concert: 7 p.m., Civic Hall, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Star of Broadway’s "Movin’ Out" star Michael Cavanaugh performs music by Billy Joel and Elton John. Adult, $45; student, $37. civichall.com or 765-973-3350
• Candlelight concert: 7:30 p.m., Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. Richmond Symphony keyboardist Shiyu Wang and string ensemble. Music by Bach, Saint-Saens, Prokofiev, Dvorak, and Mendelssohn. $30. Tickets: reidcenter.org/tickets. 765-966-7618
• Outdoor movie: Dusk, Omar Young Stadium, U.S. 27, Fountain City. Fountain City Forward offers "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." Free admission and popcorn.

Sunday, May 4

• Golf event: 9 a.m., Hartley Hills, Hagerstown. Benefits Nettle Creek Schools staff appreciation banquet. $280/team. nettle-creek-schools-tiger-golf-challenge-8110.perfectgolfevent.com
• Music recital: 1:45 p.m., Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. One-hour performance by piano and organ students of Carolyn Duning Ripp. Free. 765-994-9241
• Run/walk: 7:15 p.m. registration, Omar Young Stadium, South Street/U.S. 27, Fountain City. Race at 8 p.m. Pet parade, costume contest and other pet events before 5k glow run and pet walk. No fee for pre-race events. $35 race. fountaincityforward.org

Tuesday, May 6

• Construction planning: 5:30 p.m., Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Community ideas welcome about upcoming renovation. Also at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 10. Free.
• Astronomy program: 8:30-11 p.m., IU East, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Green-laser-guided, naked-eye night sky tour of the bright stars and views of planets, binary stars, star clusters, nebulae and Andromeda Galaxy. IU East will share a research telescope and several small telescopes with community. Rain date May 13. Free.

Wednesday, May 7

• Concert: Noon-1 p.m., Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. Organist Joan Martin and pianist Karen Rosenberger. Tours showcase Tiffany windows and other assets from 11:30 a.m.-noon. Free. reidcenter.org

Thursday, May 8

• Health expo: 10 a.m-1 p.m., Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. LifeStream’s Healthy Aging Golden Expo. Complimentary lunch for first 200. 765-759-1121 ext. 190 
• Concert: 6 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Original music by Gus Moon and Sarah Asher. Free.

May 8-11 and 15-18

• Musical: 7:30 p.m. Thur./Sat. and 2 p.m. Sun,, Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. "Little Shop of Horrors." 765-962-1816 or gorct.org

Friday, May 9

• Fundraiser: 6-10 p.m., Eight to the Bar, 931 E. Main St., Richmond. Amigos offers Caribbean food, live music and dance. $75. Tickets: amigoslatinocenter.org

Saturday, May 10

• 5K run/walk: 8 a.m., Middlefork Reservoir, Sylvan Nook Drive, Richmond. Benefits Girls Inc. Registration at 7 a.m. $20 before May 1. girlsincwayne.org/events
• Breakfast: 8-11 a.m., Fire Station 1, 414 S. Morton Ave., Centerville. Pancake fundraiser for town fire/rescue. Freewill donation. 765-855-3889
• Antique/vintage market: 9 a.m.-4 p.m, downtown Cambridge City. Antique dealers and artisans line U.S. 40. 765-478-5000
• Children’s concert: 11 a.m., Seton Catholic High School gym, 233 S. Fifth St., Richmond. Richmond Community Orchestra offers approximately 30-minute Kinder Concert when kids can crawl, dance and explore. Youth-serving organizations will offer information. Free. 765-969-8449
• K9 competition: 11 a.m., Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Benefits Officer Seara Burton Foundation to support K9 teams nationwide. Food, vendors. 765-983-7247
• Graduation: 1:30 p.m., RHS’ Tiernan Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Ivy Tech Community College.
• Concert: 7:30 p.m., Civic Hall, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Richmond Symphony performs Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, Gliere’s Harp Concerto, and Berlioz’s Symphony Fantastique. Pre-concert talk at 6:30. $25; college students, $15; grades K-12, free. 765-966-5181

Reservations needed

• Fundraiser: 6-10 p.m. May 17, Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Live bird ambassadors and music, BBQ dinner, yard games, vendors, silent auction. $60. Tickets at visitcope.org. 765-855-3188

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