Community events from April 9 through May 3, 2025

Wednesday, April 9

• Children’s activity: 5-8 p.m. Friends Fellowship, 2030 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Easter treats, crafts and photos with bunny. Free; nonperishable foods requested for pantries. Reservation requested at bit.ly/FFC_EasterBunny. 765-962-6546, ext. 486.

Thursday, April 10

• Cancer screening: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Reid Health’s Lingle Grand Hall, 1100 Reid Parkway, Richmond. Head/neck exam. Walk-ins welcome for 10-minute visit. Free. 765-983-3092
• Wellness fair: 10 a.m-2 p.m., Trueblood Fieldhouse, Earlham College, 801 National Road W., Richmond. No-cost screenings such as cholesterol, blood glucose/pressure, flexibility, body composition and strength. More than 40 organizations offering resources and giveaways. Free. 765-983-1791
• Free laundry: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Uptown Laundry, 1017 E. Main St., Richmond. For Wayne Township residents. Last loads in at 1:30. Load count set by household size. 765-914-7070
• Hiring fair: 2-4 p.m., First Bank Richmond Expo Hall, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Open to public. Offered by Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce. 765-962-1511
• Author talk: 4 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Retired teacher/camp leader Patsy Barcum will share book about her monkey Chipper. Free. 765-966-8291
• Family fun: 5-7 p.m., Miller Building, Roberts Park, 2900 Park Road, Connersville. Pictures with Easter Bunny, brownies, crafts, games, family resources. Free.
• Concert: 6 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Original music by Kate Wakefield and Anna Marie. Free.

Friday, April 11

• Legislative forum: 8-9 a.m., Indiana University East, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Ask questions of area’s state lawmakers. Free.
• Family resources: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., trustee’s office, 37 E. Main St., Hagerstown. Family Resource Center of Wayne County offers goody bags during food pantry distribution. Free. 765-935-6349
• Fish fry: 4-7 p.m., Seton Catholic High School, 233 S. Fifth St., Richmond. Fried cod, grilled salmon, fries, mac and cheese, coleslaw, cheese pizza, drinks and dessert. $12, ages 6-17, $6. 765-962-3902
• Meal and awards ceremony, 6:30 p.m., Hagerstown High School cafeteria, 701 Baker Rd, Hagerstown. FFA’s Rockin` Rodeo. Registration was requested by April 4. 765-489-4511 or cherr@nettlecreek.h12.in.us.
• Dance performance: 6:30 p.m., Civic Hall, Richmond High School, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. RHS Devilette Showcase. $5.
• Hike: 8-9 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Full pink moon. $5. visitcope.org

April 11-12

• Free swap: library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Drop off gently used items from noon-6 p.m. Friday (no large furniture, large appliances or medical supplies). Take any items from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. harriamp@iue.edu or 765-966-8291

Saturday, April 12

• Easter event: 9 a.m., community center, 117 E. Pearl St., Greens Fork. Pancake breakfast, coloring, egg hunt and bunny visit. Hosted by center, AMVETS and Methodist church. Anyone in community welcome. 765-886-9908
• Wildflower hike: 9 a.m., Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary, 3499 S. Bird Sanctuary Road, Connersville. $10; free for 17/younger.
• Town cleanup: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 152 S. Green St., Cambridge City. Dumpster available (no tires, hazardous waste, electronics). Appliances/scrap metal collection. Take yard waste to Riverside Cemetery. Call/text 812-327-7391 to get help hauling or to volunteer. Free; limited to Western Wayne residents.
• Egg hunt: 10 a.m.-noon, Safety Village of Wayne County, 700 N.W. 13th St., Richmond. Ages 8/younger. Live animals, goody bags, Easter Bunny. Free.
• Softball registration: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Wilson Park, 163 N. Milton St. Dublin. Additional signup events until April 19. Western Wayne Girls Softball League offers T-ball ($50) and slow/fast pitch ($60). Sibling discount. 765-541-1867 or WesternWayneGSL@gmail.com
• Luncheon: 11 a.m., Forest Hills Country Club, 2169 S. 23rd St., Richmond. Meal and art auction benefits Women’s Fund of Wayne County Foundation. $55 tickets at waynecountywomensfund.org. 765-962-1638
• Inside tour: 11 a.m.-noon, Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. Tiffany windows and industrialist’s gift of building. Free. 765-966-7618
• Cruise-in and egg hunt: Noon-4 p.m., Centerville Christian Church, 111 N. Morton Ave., Centerville. Spectators enter off Plum Street. Eggs/candy from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Bounce house, Easter bunny. Rain date: April 19. Admission, vehicle entry, lunch and activities are free. 765-855-5176
• History event: 1 p.m., Gov. Oliver P. Morton House, 313 W. Main St., Centerville. Morton Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the Union 1861-65 will commemorate the house’s renovation with plaque and reception. Open to public. RSVP requested at govopmorton.nsdu@gmail.com.
• Wildflower hike: 1 p.m., Hayes Arboretum Nature Center, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Naturalist led. $5; 12/younger, free. Registration encouraged at hayesarb.org.
• Bee festival: 1-8 p.m., Uptown Park, Oxford, Ohio. Live music, food trucks, vendors, live art, kids’ corner, stilt walking and displays. oxfordbeefestival.com
• Egg hunt: 2 p.m., Glen Miller Park golf course, 2500 block East Main, Richmond. Ages 10 and younger. Activities and bunny photos. New: Register in advance for time slot at sensory-friendly area at forms.gle/8R2PMqaTTKJFVkjC6. Hunt at 3 p.m. No registration needed for general public. Free. 765-983-7275
• Comedy show: 8 p.m., 4th Floor Blues Club, 923 N. E St., Richmond. Mark Chalifoux’s album "Think Fast" opened at No. 2 on Apple Music. Doors open at 7. $20/advance, $25/at door. InCONCERT fundraiser benefits local charities. inconcertrichmond.com
• Performance: 6 p.m. Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. "Movers, Shakers and Music Makers, A Tribute to Six Michigan Women Who Changed History." Heavy hors d’oeuvres and auction. $50. Tickets: thenettlecreekplayers.org/buy-tickets

Sunday, April 13

• Hike: 9-10 a.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Spring wildflowers. $5. visitcope.org
• Weed cleanup: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Earlham back campus, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Plant education and removal. Meet at Sadler stadium parking lot. wipercisma@gmail.com
• BBQ dinner: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Lincoln High School cafeteria, 205 E. Parkway Drive, Cambridge City. Fundraiser for BPA student travel to nationals. $10. 765-478-5916
• Meeting: 1 p.m., American Legion, 215 N. Washington St., New Paris, Ohio. Sons of American Legion. New faces welcome. 937-437-3313

Monday, April 14

• Health discussion, 1 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, 1425 E. Main St., Richmond. Reid Health speakers address healthy eating habits and lifestyles. Free. Register at 765-983-3000 x4676
• Youth fundraiser, 4-8 p.m., Chipotle, 2511 Chester Blvd., Richmond. 25% of sales benefit Jacy House, works to protect and nurture children. jacyhouse.org
• Community awards: 6 p.m., Centerville Senior High School cafeteria, 507 Willow Grove Road, Centerville. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Lions Club will recognize all past winners. Public invited. $12. Reservations required. 765-960-7662
• Concert: 7 p.m., IUE’s Vivian Auditorium in Whitewater Hall, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Faculty tenor Jarrod Davis and pianist Shiyu Wang will perform popular music from musical theater and classical works. Also livestreamed on IU East Music Facebook page. Free.

Tuesday, April 15

• Wildflower hike, 9 a.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Spring wildflowers. $5. visitcope.org
• Children’s activities: 10 a.m.-noon, Joseph Moore Museum of Natural History, Earlham College, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Storytime and exploration designed for ages 0-5. Free. 765-983-1303
• Family resources: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Greenwood Apartments, 1460 S. 16th St., Richmond. Meet with Family Resource Center of Wayne County. Free. 765-935-6349
• Book discussion: 11 a.m., Two Sisters Books & More, 193 Fort Wayne Ave., Richmond. "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes." Free books available at Morrisson-Reeves Library. 765-966-8291
• Suicide prevention group: 1-3 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Monthly open meeting of You Matter Suicide Prevention Alliance to meet community needs. Free.
• Tech help: 1-3 p.m., senior center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Provided by Morrisson-Reeves Library staff to everyone, regardless of membership status. Free. 765-966-8291
• Film: 5-7 p.m., Showtime Cinemas, 2235 Park Road, Connersville. Food insecurity film, resource vendors, discussion speakers. Free admission and refreshments. Reserve at eventbrite.com/e/food-insecure-film-event-tickets-1291474287359

Wednesday, April 16

• Parent workshop: 10:30 a.m., Dwyer Center, 1417 N. A St., Richmond. New weekly supportive space for parents to connect and gain tools and materials. Strategies for emotional well-being and finding life balance. Children welcome. Free. 765-962-9043 or amyjo@jacyhouse.org.
• Concert: Noon-1 p.m., Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. Sweet Sounds of Starr Valley dulcimer group. Free. reidcenter.org
• Open house: 2-4 p.m., Springwood Hall’s Office of External Affairs, IU East, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. East Central Indiana Small Business Development Center has opened an office on campus to offer free services by appointment. isbdc.org
• Health care discussion: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Richmond High School’s McGuire Hall, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Richmond NAACP hosts meeting about the impact of new legislation on health care. Free. 765-935-4018
• Craft program: 6 p.m., Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. 6th St., Richmond. Relaxing beaded jewelry art-making program. Free, register in advance for limited spaces. mrlinfo.org or 765-966-8291
• Safety program: 6:30 p.m., Richmond Police Department, municipal building, 50 N. Fifth St., Richmond. During citywide crime watch meeting, tour department. Free. 765-983-7247

Thursday, April 17

• Parenting chat: 10 a.m.-noon, St. Paul’s Lutheran, 121 S. 18th St., Richmond. Birth to Five discussion on growing strong families. Childcare provided. Lunch provided with registration by texting 765-960-0326 or at mybirthtofive.org
• Kids’ activity: 3:30-5 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Bunny party. Free. 765-935-6349
• Playground celebration: 5 p.m., Creitz Park, first block South Foote Street, Cambridge City. Ribbon cutting for new equipment. Rescheduled from April 6.

Friday, April 18

• Breakfast: 6 a.m., Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. New Day Kiwanis event. 765-914-5403
• Breakfast: 7:30-9 a.m., Elks, 2100 U.S. 27 S., Richmond. Richmond Family YMCA event. John Walker is guest speaker. $20. Tickets: 765-962-7504
• Parenting group: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Breastfeeding support. Free. 765-935-6349
• Open mic night: 7 p.m., Imagine Performing Arts, 406 N. Central Ave, Connersville. Bring or watch family-friendly acts of 5-8 mins. Free, donations accepted. 765-273-3554

Saturday, April 19

• Breakfast: 8:30-11 a.m., New Lisbon Fire Dept., 6629 E. County Road 500 S., New Lisbon. Biscuits & gravy, sausage patties, eggs, hash browns, coffee, milk, OJ. Freewill offering. 765-524-2236
• Family fun: 9 a.m.-noon, Starr Gennett Building, 101 S. First St., Richmond. Free kids’ activities, Easter bunny, 30-plus vendors.
• Egg hunt: 10 a.m., Lincoln High School football field, 205 E. Parkway Drive, Cambridge City.
• Egg hunt: 11 a.m., Dublin Community Club, 1764 Foundry Road, Cambridge City. Four divisions for ages 1-12. Free.
• Brunch: 11 a.m., Recovery Rocks Club, 1701 S. E St., Richmond. Open to all community members. Guests welcome for grab-and-go meal if desired. RSVP requested at 765-966-5551
• Egg hunt: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Paul’s Lutheran, 121 S. 18th St., Richmond. Crafts, games, pictures with Easter Bunny. Hunt around noon. Free.
• Train display: Noon-4 p.m., Richmond Furniture Gallery, 180 Fort Wayne Ave., Richmond. Richmond Area Railroaders Society.
• Egg hunt: Noon, Living Faith Church of God, 3777 Nolandsfork Road, Richmond. Food and prizes. Rain or shine. Free.
• Egg hunt: 1 p.m., Hagerstown Park, 15940 Turnpike Road, Hagerstown.
• Egg hunt: 2 p.m., Lions Club Den, Economy. Rain location is gym. Open to all children 0-12. Prizes for four age groups. Free. 765-489-6228
• Egg hunt: 2 p.m., Fountain City Park, U.S. 27, Fountain City.

April 21-25

• 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

Tuesday, April 22

• Family activity: 2-4 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Earth Day grab and go. Free. 765-935-6349
• Pond fire/market: 5-8 p.m., Glen Miller Park, 2200 E. Main St., Richmond. Live music, food trucks and farmers market. Free admission. 765-983-7275
• Hike: 6-7 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Guided search for edible mushrooms. $5. visitcope.org

Wednesday, April 23

• Earth Day celebration: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Family friendly, public event. Upcycling demonstrations, workshops on gardening and toxin-free living, free trees. Bring/take free household/kitchen items. 765-983-7300
• 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
• 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
• Arts/culture planning: 5-6:30 p.m., Landrum Bolling Center, Earlham College, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Wayne County’s meeting will shape regional arts/culture plan. Collaboration of East Central Indiana Regional Partnership, Lilly Endowment and Indiana Economic Development Corp. Register at transformingcommunities.art/eastcentral.
• 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. 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.   

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

April 25-26

• 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.
• 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

• 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
• 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
• Neighborhood cleanup: 10 a.m. – noon, Starr Park, 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 from local author Jay Barbre. 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
• 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

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

• 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
• Neighborhood conference: 10:30 a.m., William G. Scott House, 204 N. 10th St. Richmond. Richmond Columbian Properties’ annual Quality of Place event offers regional speakers. $35. Reservations: eventbrite.com/e/2025-richmond-columbian-properties-quality-of-place-conference-tickets-1244059297849
• 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

Friday, May 2

• Fundraising auction: 4 p.m., Maplewood Park, Centerville. Items donated by businesses to benefit Archway Days Festival.

Saturday, May 3

• 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
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

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