Community events from Jan. 14-31

Wednesday, Jan. 14

• Health program: 5:30-6:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Supporting suicide survivors and how community members can get involved. Helen.Woods@meridianhs.org.
• Kids’ craft: 5:30-6:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Beaded snowflakes. Designed for ages 8-12. Free.

Thursday, Jan. 15

• Adult game: 1-3:30 p.m., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. New weekly group for Mahjongg. 765-983-7300
• Family activity: 3:30-5 p.m., Family Resource Center, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Winter crafts and food for all ages. Free while supplies last. 765-935-6349
• Teen craft: 5 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Decorate a mug. Free.
• Puzzle contest: 5:30-7:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Teams of two to four adults will compete to complete a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle. Free.
• Nature program: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Learn how to become a birder. Free; donations appreciated. visitcope.org

Friday, Jan. 16

• Art program: 5:30-6:30 p.m., library, 204 E. Main St., Centerville. Teens and adults can de-stress with Zendoodling. No experience needed. Materials provided. Free. 765-855-5223
• Roller skating: 6-9 p.m., Dublin Community Club, 1764 Foundry Road, Cambridge City. $5/person. Open to public. Also offered on Saturdays. 765-541-1022
• Dance: 8-11 p.m., Moose Lodge, 111 S. Eighth St., Richmond. Interaction Inc. event open to public. Social time at 6, discussion at 7. $9. 937-313-7538

Saturday, Jan. 17

• Community breakfast: 7-9:30 a.m., Nazarene church, 8503 Pleasant St., Williamsburg. Lions Club serving biscuits/gravy, eggs, sausage, pancakes, juice, coffee. Dine in or carry out. $8/adults, $3/ages 6-12, free for 0-5.
• Food giveaway: 9-10 a.m., Cambridge City Christian Church, 106 W. Church St., Cambridge City. For residents in Western Wayne school district. Also following Wednesday from 9-10 a.m. and 6-7 p.m. Proof of income needed. 765-478-5123
• Farmer’s market: 9 a.m.-noon, Starr Gennett Building, 101 S. First St., Richmond. Local meat, baked goods, jams, honey, handmade crafts. Live music at 10 a.m. Free admission.
• Coffee and birdwatching: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Hayes Arboretum Nature Center, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. From inside, watch birds visit feeders. Bringing cup encouraged. Free admission and coffee. 765-962-3745
• Fundraiser: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., The Meeting Place, 11 E. Main St. Hagerstown. Individuals/groups can play Mahjong. Competitive or social play. Benefits library. $30. 765-489-5632
• Model train display: Noon-4 p.m., Richmond Furniture Gallery, 180 Fort Wayne Ave., Richmond. Richmond Area Railroaders Society. Free, donation encouraged. RichmondRail@aol.com
• Community discussion: 1-2:30 p.m., Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. Civil rights efforts across generations. Free. 765-847-1691
• Hike: 1-2 p.m., Hayes Arboretum Nature Center, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Naturalist-guided hike. Free; registration is preferred at hayesarb.org. 765-962-3745
• Performance: 7 p.m., St. Clair Memorial Hall, Greenville. Music, dance, live painting on stage and art gallery show. $20/adult, $15 youth. 937-459-8078 or finalbow.org

Jan. 17-18

• Vendor expo: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Crafts and winter treats. Free admission. 765-935-6291

Sunday, Jan. 18

• Pet hike: 3-4 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Dogs must be leashed. Free; donations appreciated. visitcope.org
• Martin Luther King Jr. celebration: 6 p.m., Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1108 N. H St., Richmond. Uplifting speakers and an All-City Gospel Choir. 765-966-5152

Monday, Jan. 19

• Free admission: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site, Fountain City. Guided tours at 10:30 a.m., 12:30, 2 and 3:30 p.m. Indiana State Museum and nearly all of its historic sites also offering free admission on holiday. indianamuseum.org or 765-847-1691

Tuesday, Jan. 20

• Children’s events: 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Penguin-themed craft and story for ages 3-5 in morning and ages 6-12 in afternoon. Free.
• Tech support: 1-3 p.m., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Morrisson-Reeves Library offers free help. 765-983-7300
• Soup giveaway: 2-4 p.m., Family Resource Center, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Free take-and-make soup meal while supplies last. 765-935-6349
• Bread giveaway: 4 p.m., Bread Box Food Pantry, 1920 Chester Blvd., Richmond. First giveaway of year. No ID/documentation needed. All welcome.
• Stress relief: 5:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Sound bath includes vibrational music to encourage harmony and healing. Free.
• Nature program: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Build a back yard to benefit wildlife. $5. visitcope.org
• Beekeepers meeting: 6:30 p.m., Hayes Arboretum Nature Center, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Free. 765-962-3745

Wednesday, Jan. 21

• Food safety class: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Ivy Tech, 2357 Chester Blvd., Richmond. $165 includes instruction, book and exam for ServSafe food manager requirements. Register at inrla.org/events/. 765-966-2656 ext. 4106
• Family financial help: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Budgeting, savings, money and banking basics for kids. Kids welcome. Free; RSVP for free lunch. 765-935-6349
• Wellness program: 1:15 p.m., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Discover your life purpose and uniqueness. Open to the public. Free 765-983-7300
• Fitness class: 2:30 p.m., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Drumming class uses movement and beat to boost cardiovascular health, coordination and energy.
• Book art unveiling: 5 p.m., Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Original art used for the cover on E. B. White’s "Charlotte’s Web" displayed through March 7. Stage One Youth Theatre’s "Charlotte’s Web" cast performs. Free.

Thursday, Jan. 22

• Free laundry: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Coin A Matic, 400 S. Fifth St., Richmond. Last loads go in at 1:30. Load count by household size. 765-973-9343
• Teen challenge: 5 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Science, technology, engineering and math. Mini trebuchet. Free
• Nature program: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Sandhill cranes of the Whitewater Valley. $5. visitcope.org

Jan. 22-24

• Adult education: 1-5 p.m. Thurs, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri/Sat, 302 N. Seventh St., Richmond Adult Education offers three-day boot camp to earn HSE diploma. Free testing and meals. Register at 765-334-8201

Friday, Jan. 23

• Fraud program: 10 a.m., senior center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Learn how to avoid fraud. Optional lunch after at Chicago’s Pizza. Reservation encouraged at 765-478-4579
• Dinner: 6 p.m. Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes local business, individuals and organizations. $100. Reserve at wcareachamber.org

Saturday, Jan. 24

• Birding hike: 9-10 a.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Identify birds by sight and sound. For all experience levels. $5. visitcope.org
• Farmer’s market: 9 a.m.-noon, Starr Gennett Building, 101 S. First St., Richmond. Local meat, baked goods, jams, honey, handmade crafts. Free admission.
• Workshop: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Whitewater Valley Arts Association, 402 N. Central Ave., Connersville. Beginning crochet. Make a scarf. Continues Jan. 31. $95 includes materials. square.link/u/yFz4vLaE or 765-343-9822
• Fundraiser: 6 p.m., Seton Catholic High School, 233 S. Fifth St., Richmond. Semi-formal dinner, student art auction, silent auction to benefit Seton schools. $75. setonschools.org

Monday, Jan. 26

• Food giveaway: 9:30-11:30 a.m., South 10th Street Park, 101 S. 10th St., Richmond. No ID needed. All welcome. 317-925-0191 ext. 136
• Youth games: 4 p.m., library, 600 W. Main St., Cambridge City. Dungeons & Dragons and Nintendo Switch games for ages 9-17. Free.
• Health resources: 4-5 p.m., Family Resource Center, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Safe sleep program. Free. 765-935-6349

Tuesday, Jan. 27

• Agriculture program: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Randolph County Fairgrounds, Husted Hall, 1885 S. U.S. 27, Winchester. Purdue Extension East Central Region brings state/regional speakers including IN Dept. of Ag. Director Don Lamb. Register by Jan. 20 at 765-584-2271 or aalka@purdue.edu.
• Tech support: 10-11:30 a.m., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Morrisson-Reeves Library offers free help for public. 765-983-7300
• Kids’ event: 4 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Chocolate Cake Day craft, story and snack. Designed for ages 6-12. Free.
• Book discussion: 6:30 p.m., library, 600 W. Main St., Cambridge City. Historical novel "Becoming Madam Secretary" about Frances Perkins. Free.

Wednesday, Jan. 28

• Book discussion: 1 p.m., senior center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. "The Baker’s Secret" by Stephen Kiernan. Free copies at library. 765-478-3335
• Wellness program: 1:15 p.m., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Tips to reduce stress, restore calm and build daily resilience. Open to the public. Free 765-983-7300
• Business program: 5 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Richmond businessman David Ripp will describe supplying skates to Olympic athletes. Free.
• Family resources: 5:30-6:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Family Resource Center will be on site.
• Kids’ craft: 5:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Create a peace and love gnome. Designed for ages 8-12. Free.

Jan. 29-31

• Book sale: 10 a.m-7:30 p.m. Thurs, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Fri; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat, library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Most books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks are $1. mrlinfo.org

Thursday, Jan. 29

• Family activity: 3:30-4:30 p.m., Family Resource Center, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Make personalized cocoa mix in a jar. Free while supplies last. 765-935-6349
• Ice carver: 4 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Watch a professional carver create a sculpture. Free.

Friday, Jan. 30

• Movie: 10 a.m., senior center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. "The Help."
• Tech workshop: 1-5 p.m., Ivy Tech, 2357 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Introductory Microsoft Excel course. $145. Register by emailing ewigginton@ivytech.edu.
• Fundraiser: 4-9 p.m., Pizza 3.14, 1200 National Road, Cambridge City. Portion of sales benefits Riggs family with surgery expenses.
• Chili cookoff: 5-7:30 p.m., Eight to the Bar, 931 E. Main St., Richmond. Restaurants pair with nonprofits during Chili for Charity to offer unlimited samples. $15/advance, $25/door. richmondmeltdown.com

Saturday, Jan. 31

• Festival: Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond, and surrounding areas. Meltdown Winter Ice Festival. Watch ice cream eating contest at 4 p.m. Free admission; Family Fun Zone and many other activities free.
• Farmer’s market: 9 a.m.-noon, Starr Gennett Building, 101 S. First St., Richmond. Local meat, baked goods, jams, honey, handmade crafts. Free admission and kids’ activity.
• Free hot beverages: 10 a.m.-2 p.m, Hayes Arboretum Nature Center, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Hot chocolate and coffee. Bringing own mug encouraged.
• Costume contest: 11 a.m., Paint The Towne, 411 N. Eighth St., Richmond. "Frozen"-themed event for ages 0-12.
• Open house: Noon-4 p.m., Reid Health Connersville, 2500 Park Road, Connersville. Registration encouraged for guided 90-minute tours at reidhealth.org/buildup
• Carriage rides: Noon-4 p.m., Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Ride through Depot District and downtown. Free.
• Artist reception: 1-3 p.m., Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Mason Archie’s Midwest landscapes and Underground Railroad series will be open through March 28. Free.
• Nature program: 1-4 p.m., Joseph Moore Museum, Earlham College, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Drop in and learn about ice science through activity stations and crafts. See giant fossil skeletons. Free.
• Ice carving competition: 7:30 p.m., Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Professional carvers face off in Meltdown Throwdown. Fireworks afterward. Free admission.

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