Community events from March 19-31, 2025

Wednesday, March 19

• Fish fry: 6-9 p.m. while supplies last, Elks Country Club, 2100 U.S. 27 S., Richmond. Fried whiting, coleslaw and spaghetti. Townsend Community Center Inc. event. $12. Advance tickets at 765-407-6452.
• Bird program: 6-7:15 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. International Crane Foundation presentation on Indiana’s cranes. $5. 765-855-3188

Thursday, March 20

• Farming/conservation program: 8:30 a.m., fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N, Richmond. Agency updates, cost-share programs, weed and nutrient management, insect control, pesticide regulations and more. Free. 765-373-9542 or raquel.baker@in.nacdnet.net
• Young professionals gatherings: Coffee chat from 8:30-9:30 a.m., Ivy Tech’s Johnson Hall, 2357 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Self-defense class: from 5:30-7 p.m. at police & fire training center, 1740 S. Eighth St., Richmond. For ages 21-40 through Helping Young Professionals Engage program. Free. Reservations: wcareachamber.org
• Diaper giveaway: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Dwyer Community Center, 1417 N. A St., Richmond. Reserve pickup time at 765-488-2928.
• Teen gathering: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., IU East, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Youth summit offers guidance on teamwork, organizing, networking and planning community improvement projects. Organized by Future Achievers. 765-313-9670
• Free laundry: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Coin A Matic, 400 S. Fifth St., Richmond. Organized by The Laundry Project. Last loads go in at 1:30. Load count by household size. 765-914-7070
• Workshop: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Ivy Tech’s Johnson Hall, 2357 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Artificial intelligence and the workplace. Offered by Eastern Indiana Human Resource Association. RSVP requested by March 11. $30 includes lunch. Register at Eventbrite.com.
• Financial aid help: 5-7 p.m., Ivy Tech’s Johnson Hall lobby, 2357 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Assistance for submitting FAFSA. Bring FSA ID and password, Social Security Number, last year’s taxes and W2s for student/contributors. 765-966-2656 ext. 1219.
• Teen program: 5-6:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Indiana Aviation Experience Escape Room from Indiana State Library. Free.
• Hike: 7:45 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Learn about the secretive world of woodcocks. Flashlight encouraged. $5. 765-855-3188

Friday, March 21

• Breastfeeding support group: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wayne County’s Family Resource Center, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Free. 765-935-6349
• Women’s workshop: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Girls Inc. of Wayne County, 1407 S. Eighth St., Richmond. Explore the intersection of financial freedom and emotional wellness. Free, including lunch. Reservations: 765-962-2362
• Community baby shower: Noon-1:30 p.m., Wayne County’s Family Resource Center, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Resources, raffles, safe sleep and car seat safety equipment and information for new and expecting parents. Free. RSVP: 765-935-6349
• Fish fry: 4-7 p.m. Fridays through April 11, Seton Catholic High School, 233 S. Fifth St., Richmond. Fried cod, grilled salmon, fries, mac and cheese, coleslaw, cheese pizza, drinks and dessert. Adults, $12, ages 6-17, $6. 765-962-3902
• Student performance: 7:30 p.m., auxiliary gym, 701 Baker Road, Hagerstown. HHS Tigerettes and Hagerstown Indoor Percussion Ensemble offer public show. Pasta dinner at 6:30 p.m. Adults: $5/$10 combo; 8/younger, $3. 765-489-4511

Saturday, March 22

• Pet vaccines: 8 a.m.-noon, Animal Care Alliance, 1353 Abington Pike, Richmond. Shots, tests, nail trims. $25 mini exams enable flea treatment sales. Prices at animalcarealliance.com. 765-488-2444
• Nature workshop: 10 a.m.-noon, Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary, Connersville. Learn how to manage invasive plants at home. Adult, $30; 17/younger, $5. Registration required at mgbsinvasiveplants.eventbrite.com. 765-205-1255 
• Kids’ activity: 11 a.m.-noon, library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Fairy tea party. Stories and snacks provided. Designed for ages 2-12. Free.
• Kids’ activity: Noon-4 p.m., Rec Plex, 1920 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Indoor inflatables and food for ages 1-12. $5 for two hours. 765-542-6299
• Gala: 5:30 p.m., First Bank Expo Hall, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Reid Foundation’s Kaleidoscope for cancer prevention/care. $100. Reservations were due March 14. reidhealth.org/ball

Monday, March 24

• Kids’ activities: Daily through March 28, Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County’s First Bank Unit, 855 N. 12th St., Richmond. Open noon-5:30 p.m. at no charge to members. Opens at 7:30 a.m. for $10/day or $35/week. 765-962-6922 or bgcrichmond.org
• Food safety training: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Ivy Tech, 717 W. 21st St., Connersville. ServSafe Food Manager class/test. Registration due March 23. 765-966-2656 ext. 4106.
• Food giveaway: 9:30-11 a.m. while supplies last, 10th Street Park, 100 block South 10th Street, Richmond. Gleaners mobile distribution. No ID needed. All welcome. 317-925-0191 ext. 136

Tuesday, March 25

• Tech support: 10-11:30 a.m., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Morrisson-Reeves Library offers help for anyone (center membership not required). Free. 765-983-7300
• Family fun: Noon-2 p.m., Wayne County’s Family Resource Center, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Grab-and-go spring break activities including nacho supplies and choice of bubbles, jump rope, chalk or other items while supplies last. Free. 765-935-6349
• Youth program: 4-4:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Learn about drilling through the earth and seeing inside. Designed for ages 6-12. Free.
• Speaker: 6 p.m., First United Methodist, 318 National Road W., Richmond. Bruce Dodds will describe his bike mission trip. Senior Adult Ministry gathering open to those 50-plus regardless of religious affiliation. Free. 765-962-4357
• Book discussion: 6:30 p.m., library, 600 W. Main St., Cambridge City. "The Briar Club" by Kate Quinn.
• Hike: 7:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Search wetlands for frogs. $5. 765-855-3188

Wednesday, March 26

• Book discussion: 1 p.m., senior center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. "The Woman of Troublesome Creek." 765-478-4579  
• Health program: 1:15 p.m., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Vitamin discussion. Free.
• Job/volunteer fair: 2-6 p.m., Jerry Geier Apartments, 2001 W. Main St., Richmond. Open to the public. Free.

March 26-30

• Veterans tribute: Preble County Senior Center, 800 E. St. Clair St., Eaton, Ohio. Traveling Vietnam memorial. 937-456-6111 or americasfreedomtribute.org

Thursday, March 27

• Parenting chat: 2 p.m., Wayne County’s Family Resource Center, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Talk about age-appropriate chores over tacos, queso and chips. Children welcome. Free. RSVP: 765-935-6349
• Teen program: 5-6 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Work together to build a simple robot. Designed for ages 12-18. Free.
• Hike: 7:45 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Learn about the secretive world of woodcocks. Flashlight encouraged. $5. 765-855-3188

Friday, March 28

• Movie: 10 a.m., senior center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. "Wonder" starring Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson.
• Yoga: 4:30-5:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Breathing techniques and easy stretches for all levels. Free. 765-966-8291

Saturday, March 29

• Dog event: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. 4-H Dog Club offering shows, vendors and food. 765-914-2528
• Craft sale: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, 1425 E. Main St., Richmond, Spring, Easter and vintage items and gifts. Benefits local charity projects. Free admission. 765-962-8543
• Live music: 10 a.m.-noon, farmers market, 101 S. First St., Richmond. Cutcher-Ramsey Guitar Duo. Market opens at 9 a.m. Free.
• Concert: 7:30 p.m., Civic Hall, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Richmond Symphony Orchestra, IU East Richmond Chorale and Earlham College Choirs perform Fauré’s "Requiem." $25, $10/college student, K-12 free. richmondsymphony.org

Monday, March 31

• Youth program: 4 p.m., library, 600 W. Main St., Cambridge City. Dungeons and Dragons adventures. Designed for ages 9-17. Free.
• Nature program: 6 p.m., library, 600 W. Main St., Cambridge City. Indiana Department of Natural Resources speaker will bring animals to show and take questions. Free. 765-478-3335

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