Community events from August 13-30

Wednesday, Aug. 13

• Art walk and live music: 5:30 p.m., North Eighth Street, Richmond. Richmond Symphony musicians play in small groups. Shop original works from local artists in Depot District. Free admission. PaintTheTowne12@gmail.com
• Scouting information, 6:30 p.m., Hagerstown Park, 15940 Turnpike Road, Hagerstown. Cub Scout Pack 3 open to grades K-5 and any gender. JoinScoutsIN.org/pack3

Thursday, Aug. 14

• Playgroup kickoff: 10 a.m.-noon, St. Paul’s Lutheran, 121 S. 18th St., Richmond. Weekly Birth to Five event follows school calendar. Free; no reservations required. 765-966-6080 or mybirthtofive.org
• Free laundry washing: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Uptown Laundry, 1017 E. Main St., Richmond. Load counts limited by household size, last loads go in at 1:30 p.m. 765-973-9343 or thelaundryproject.net.
• Reopening day: 1 p.m., East Central Indiana RE Hub, 262 Fort Wayne Ave., Richmond. In new location. Donate or shop secondhand items for a donation. Recycle items not accepted in municipal collections.
• Artist reception: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Lawrence and Carol Sexton will speak at 6 p.m. Carol’s media include drawing, painting, ceramics and sculpture while Lawrence specializes in landscape paintings. Free.
• Live music: 6 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Singers/songwriters Joe Waters and Anna Applegate. Free.
• Hike with dogs: 6:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Explore nature with your leashed pup. $5. 765-855-3188

Aug. 14-17

• Musical: 7:30 p.m. Thurs/Sat and 2 p.m. Sun, Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. “The Wizard of Oz.” Advance: $20, $17 students/seniors. gorct.org or 765-962-1816

Friday, Aug. 15

• Senior program: 10-11:30 a.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Caregivers and older adults will harvest ingredients and make salsa. Free. Register at visitcope.org. 765-855-3188
• Car show and market: 4–8 p.m., Friends Fellowship Community, 2030 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Car and cycle show with 70+ vehicles, vendors, kids zone, food truck, raffles and more; benefits Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Free, $15 show car entry. ffcinc.org.
• Stagecoach dinner: 6 p.m., Mansion House, 214 E. Main St., Centerville. For ages 21+. Chef recreates meal served in 1890s to travelers. Historic Centerville event. $75. Reservations: 765-439-3030 or mansionhouse1840@gmail.com
• Movie and games: 7 p.m., Omar Young Stadium, 101 South St., U.S. 27, Fountain City. Cornhole, Jenga and more before “The Goonies” at dusk. Bring seating. Free admission and popcorn.
• Outdoor concert: 7 p.m., Goodrich Park, 700 N. Union St., Winchester. Sunglasses at Night. Free.

Aug. 15-23

• Fair: The Great Darke County Fair, 800 Sweitzer St., Greenville, Ohio. Concert by Travis Tritt at 8 p.m. Aug. 17 (tickets $35-$55). Horse and motorcycle races, tractor pull, demolition derby. darkecountyfair.com or 937-548-4044

Saturday, Aug. 16

• Car show: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park, off first block East Main, Richmond. Spectators free; vehicle registration $15. 765-967-0330
• Youth program: 10-11 a.m., Levi and Catharine Coffin House State Historic Site, 201 U.S. 27 N., Richmond. A reading of “Bread for Words,” a story about civil rights activist Frederick Douglass. Free.
• Anniversary celebration: 12:45 p.m., 112 W. Walnut St., Milton. Church marks 150 years. Participants can ring the bells. Guest speakers and pitch-in meal.
• Car show: 2:30-5:30 p.m., Preble County Historical Society, 7693 Swartsel Road, Eaton, Ohio. Crafts, hula contest and more. Free admission.

Monday, Aug. 18

• Playgroup: 10-11 a.m., YMCA, 1215 S. J St., Richmond. Weekly Birth to Five event. Free; no reservations required. 765-966-6080 or mybirthtofive.org
• Financial planning: 2-3 p.m., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. For those widowed or transitioning to one income. Presented by Natco Community Empowerment Center. Free; registration requested at 765-983-7300.
• Youth program: 4 p.m., library, 600 W. Main St., Cambridge City. Ages 9-17 can play Dungeons & Dragons and enjoy Nintendo Switch games. Also Aug. 25. Free.

Tuesday, Aug. 19

• Legislative education: 8:30 a.m., Forest Hills Country Club, 2169 S. 23rd St., Richmond. Learn about business impacts of recent federal legislation, followed by networking. Free. 937-913-2543 or wwn.to/bwobbb25
• Tours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Abilities Richmond, 831 N. E St., Richmond. Learn about program for individuals with special needs. Schedule tour at 765-966-0066 or morgan@abilitiesrichmond.org
• Playgroup: 10-11 a.m., Rose Hamilton Elementary, 1281 Round Barn Road, Centerville. Birth to Five event. Free; no reservations required. 765-966-6080 or mybirthtofive.org
• Government resources: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., municipal building, 50 N. Fifth St., Richmond. Staff of Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith will hear concerns and questions about state matters.
• Free meal, 5 p.m, Economy United Methodist Church, 306 N. Market St., Economy. Dine in or drive through. BBQ pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, slaw, dessert. 765-886-5842
• Nature program: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Learn about milkweed and its role in supporting ecosystems. $5. Register at visitcope.org. 765-855-3188

Wednesday, Aug. 20

• 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

Thursday, Aug. 21

• Diaper distribution: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Dwyer Community Center, 1417 N. A St., Richmond. Free; reservations: 765-488-2928
• Teen program: 5-6 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. “Raiders of the Lost Locker” escape room. Free; register at mrlinfo.org
• Square dance kickoff: 6-7 p.m. lessons, dance until 9, 500 West Event Center, 500 W. Main St., Hagerstown. No partner needed. Weekly through May except holidays. Donation. 765-465-5960
• Outdoor play: 7 p.m., Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night Dream.” Food trucks. Free admission.
• Nature program: 8-9 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Walk in search of fireflies. $5. Register at visitcope.org. 765-855-3188

Friday, Aug. 22

• Movie: 10 a.m., senior center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. “A Beautiful Place to Die.” 765-478-4579
• Yoga: 4:30-5:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Free.
• Awards dinner: 5:30 p.m., First Bank Kuhlman Center, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Athena awards honoring women in leadership and support Girls Inc. $75. Reserve at wwn.to/athenadin25

Aug. 22-23

• Festival: 3-11 p.m. Fri and 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat, downtown Centerville. Archway Days. Live music, entertainers, kids’ zone, car show, waterball, food and craft vendors. Parade at 4 p.m. Saturday on Main Street.
• Book sale: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., library, 126 E. Main St., Centerville. Books, puzzles, movies and more for $1 or less.

Saturday, Aug. 23

• Breakfast: 6:30-10:30 a.m., United Methodist, 112. S. Morton Ave., Centerville. Pancakes by Scouts BSA Troop 16. $8, $5 ages 3-10.
• Car show: 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Webster Township Fire Department, 5122 Main St., Webster. Fundraiser. Food for sale. Free; vehicles $10.
• Pet vaccinations: 8 a.m.-noon, Animal Care Alliance, 1353 Abington Pike, Richmond. Vaccines, mini exams, nail trims and more. 765-488-2444
• Bird walk: 9-10 a.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Focus on unseen birds such as cuckoos and sedge wrens. $5. Register at visitcope.org. 765-855-3188
• Caboose tours: 3-7 p.m., Maplewood Park, Centerville. Wayne County Railroaders event. Free.
• Pet event: 5-7 p.m., Historic Depot District, North Eighth and E street areas, Richmond. Friendly dogs invited to socialize during Dog’s Night Out. Costume parade/contest at 6 p.m. Free. 765-488-2163

Sunday, Aug. 24

• Cruise-in: 1-4 p.m., Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. Food trucks. Free to see cars; admission required for museum.

Tuesday, Aug. 26

• Senior meeting: 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 318 National Road W., Richmond. Senior Adult Ministry open to all regardless of religious affiliation. Hear about couple’s Galapagos trip. Free. 765-962-4357

Wednesday, Aug. 27

• Tech workshop: 10 a.m.-noon, library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Career workshop. Free; register at mrlinfo.org
• Book discussion: 1 p.m., senior center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. “The Peach Keeper” by Sarah Addison Allen. Copies at library, 600 W. Main St. 765-478-3335
• Concert, 5:30 p.m., Forest Hills Country Club, 2169 S. 23rd St., Richmond. Richmond Symphony Orchestra’s Sunset Series string quartet. Free, optional paid dinner after. 765-962-2711
• Kids’ activity: 5:30-6:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Decorate a dragon egg.

Thursday, Aug. 28

• Free laundry washing: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Coin A Matic, 400 S. Fifth St., Richmond. Load counts limited by household size, last loads go in at 1:30 p.m. 765-973-9343 or thelaundryproject.net.
• Pond care info, 5:30 p.m., 7656 Lacy Road, Hagerstown. Learn how to keep your pond stocked and well maintained. Bring your aquatic weeds, lawn chairs and questions. raquel.baker@in.nacdnet.net

Aug. 28-31

• Dog events: Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. United Kennel Club’s Autumn Oaks coonhound event. ukcdogs.com/autumn-oaks

Friday, Aug. 29

• Movie: 6 p.m., Ivy Tech’s Johnson Hall, 2357 Chester Blvd., Richmond. “Lilo and Stitch.” PG rated. Open to the community. Free.

Aug. 29-30

• Sale: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Fri and 8 a.m.-noon Sat., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Vintage items, home goods and hobby supplies. 765-983-7300

Saturday, Aug. 30

• Family program: 10 a.m.-noon, Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Wear muck boots and explore wetlands. Craft. $5. Register at visitcope.org. 765-855-3188

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