Community events from April 16 through May 4, 2025

Wednesday, April 16

• 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
• 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

• Photo/art exhibit: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, library, 600 W. Main St., Cambridge City. Work by Lincoln High School students.
• 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: 6:30 a.m., Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. New Day Kiwanis event features community choir and Pastor Leonard Payne. Freewill offering. 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: 7-9:30 a.m., community center, 8441 N. Centerville Road, Williamsburg. Lions Club serving biscuits/gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage patties, pancakes, juice, coffee. $8; ages 6-12, $3; free 5/younger. Dine in or carry out.
• Breakfast: 8:30-11 a.m., 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
• Western Wayne Food Pantry: 9 a.m., Cambridge City Christian Church, 106 W. Church St., Cambridge City, For residents of Western Wayne Schools district. Proof of income and address required. 765-478-5123
• Family fun: 9 a.m.-noon, Starr Gennett Building, 101 S. First St., Richmond. Free kids’ activities, Easter bunny, 30-plus vendors.
• Egg hunt: 11 a.m., Dublin Community Club, 1764 Foundry Road, Cambridge City. Four divisions for ages 1-12. Free.
• Softball registration: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Wilson Park, 163 N. Milton St. Dublin. Western Wayne Girls Softball League offers T-ball ($50) and slow/fast pitch ($60). Sibling discount. 765-541-1867 or WesternWayneGSL@gmail.com
• 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.
• Egg hunt: Noon, Lincoln High School football field, 205 E. Parkway Drive, Cambridge City. Cambridge Lodge # 5 F&AM event.
• 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.
• Dog program: 1-3 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Sign up that day for 10-minute slots to read to therapy dogs in children’s room. Free.
• 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.
• Fossil hunt: 2-3:30 p.m., Sadler Stadium parking lot, Earlham College, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Joseph Moore Museum program on area’s rare fossil life. Free. 765-983-1303

April 21-25

• Trail cleanups: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Richmond parks. Remove invasive species. Monday, Middlefork Reservoir (meet at remote controlled plane field); Tuesday, Glen Miller; Wednesday, Springwood; 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

Tuesday, April 22

• 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 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
• Market: 5-8 p.m., Glen Miller Park, 2200 E. Main St., Richmond. Live music, food trucks, pond fire, 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
• 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.
• 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.

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

• 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 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
• 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: ipa.ludus.com
• 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.

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

• 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
• 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

Saturday, May 3

• 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.
• 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. Pianist Shiyu Wang and organ and string virtuosos. $30. Tickets: reidcenter.org/tickets. 765-966-7618

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
• 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

Reservations needed

• 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
• 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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