Community events from May 7-27

May 7-11

• Carnival: Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Poor Jack Amusements will offer food, rides and games. Opens at 5 p.m. Wed-Friday and 3 p.m. Sat. $15 wristbands.

Thursday, May 8

• Health expo: 10 a.m-1 p.m., Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. LifeStream’s Healthy Aging Golden Expo. Complimentary lunch for first 200. 765-759-1121 ext. 190 
• Family program: 3:30-5 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Play and chat. Free. 765-935-6349
• Pet hike: 4-5 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Bring pups for guided hike. $5. 765-855-3188
• Concert: 6 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Original music by Gus Moon and Sarah Asher. Free.
• Walking club: 7-8 p.m. Thursdays, Glen Miller golf course, 2500 block East Main, Richmond. Continues through September. Free.
• Nocturnal bird hike: 9-11:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. $5. 765-855-3188

May 8-10

• Plant sale: 3-6 p.m. Thu./Fri. and 9-11 a.m. Sat., Lincoln High School greenhouse, 205 E. Parkway Drive, Cambridge City. Ferns, impatiens, petunias, dahlias, geraniums and more provided by LHS horticulture class.

May 8-11 and 15-18

• Musical: 7:30 p.m. Thur./Sat. and 2 p.m. Sun,, Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. "Little Shop of Horrors." 765-962-1816 or gorct.org

Friday, May 9

• Plant sale: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. Gardening supplies from Petal & Stem Garden Club. Free admission to sale.
• Nature workshop: 9 a.m., Glen Miller Park tennis court, 2200 E. Main St., Richmond. Learn about backyard bluebirds, where to place boxes and other care tips.
• Food trucks: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Weather permitting.
• 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: 6-8:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2100 U.S. 27 S., Richmond. Dinner and purse auction benefits Cross Road Recovery Center. $40. Reservation: eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-of-elegance-tickets-1281461729529. 765-939-8000

May 9-11

• Play: Imagine Performing Arts, 406 N. Central Ave., Connersville. "Anne of Green Gables." 7 p.m. May 9 and 10; 2 p.m. May 11. $12. Reservations: ipa.ludus.com. 765-273-3554

Saturday, May 10

• 5K run/walk: 8 a.m., Middlefork Reservoir, Sylvan Nook Drive, Richmond. Benefits Girls Inc. Registration at 7 a.m. $20 before May 1. girlsincwayne.org/events
• Breakfast: 8-11 a.m., Station 1, 414 S. Morton Ave., Centerville. Pancakes, hash browns, sausage, eggs and drinks. Silent auction. Fundraiser for town fire/rescue. Freewill donation. 765-855-3889
• Antique/vintage market: 9 a.m.-4 p.m, downtown Cambridge City. Antique dealers and artisans line U.S. 40. 765-478-5000
• Outdoor market: 9 a.m.-noon, Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Free kids’ activity and gifts tailored for moms.
• Plant sale: 9 a.m.-noon, Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Perennials, annuals, houseplants and vegetables from Purdue Extension/Wayne County Master Gardeners, who will answer questions and share resources. During farmers market.
• Senior gardening: 10 a.m.-noon, Cope Environmental Center, 4910 Shoemaker Road, Centerville. Hands-on experience in new sensory garden to inspire and empower older adults and caregivers. Free.765-855-3188
• Construction planning: 10:30 a.m., Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Community ideas welcome about upcoming renovation.
• Children’s concert: 11 a.m., Seton Catholic High School gym, 233 S. Fifth St., Richmond. Richmond Community Orchestra offers brief Kinder Concert when kids can crawl, dance and explore. Free. 765-969-8449
• K9 competition: 11 a.m., Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Benefits Officer Seara Burton Foundation to support K9 teams nationwide. Food, vendors. 765-983-7247
• Tour: 11 a.m.-noon, Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. See Tiffany windows and learn about donor’s gift to community.
• Graduation: 1:30 p.m., RHS’ Tiernan Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Ivy Tech Community College.
• Caboose tours: 3-7 p.m. second/fourth Saturdays, Maplewood Park, Centerville. Free; donations welcome.
• Concert: 7:30 p.m., Civic Hall, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Richmond Symphony performs Debussy, Gliere and Berlioz. Pre-concert talk at 6:30. $25; college students, $15; grades K-12, free. 765-966-5181

Sunday, May 11

• Scavenger hunt: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Summit Lake State Park, 5993 N. Messick Road, New Castle. On Mother’s Day, try to win a state parks annual pass. $7/vehicle with Indiana plates. 765-766-5873

Monday, May 12

• Youth event: 4-5:30 p.m., library, 600 W. Main St., Cambridge City. Gamers’ Guild includes Dungeons & Dragons and Nintendo Switch. All experience levels welcome. Also May 19. Free. 765-478-3335

Tuesday, May 13

• Free meal: 5-7 p.m., community center, 117 E. Pearl St., Greens Fork. Baked spaghetti, slaw, garlic bread, dessert and drink. All welcome. Sponsored by Methodist church. 765-886-9908
• Meeting: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1108 N. H St., Richmond.**** NAACP Richmond Branch #3066 will plan town halls and opportunities to make the community more welcoming. Public invited. facebook.com/NAACP3066.
• History meeting: 7 p.m., First Friends Meeting, 2010 Chester Blvd., Richmond.  Wayne County Genealogical Society gathering. 765-277-1207 or wcgs-in.org/index.html

Wednesday, May 14

• Band concert: 6 p.m., junior/senior high school, 701 Baker Road, Hagerstown. Grades 6-12 perform. $5 at door.

Thursday, May 15

• Family program: 3:30-5 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Cookies and canvas. Free. 765-935-6349
• Scooter race: 5:30 p.m., Safety Village, 700 N.W. 13th St., Richmond. First responders will compete. Activities, giveaways and social service information for families. Free; donations welcome for Birth to Five.
• Bike ride: 6 p.m., Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Rides each Monday and Thursday for all ages and abilities on bike loop to Cardinal Greenway.

May 15-17

• Book/media sale: 10 a.m., daily, library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Books, music, movies for all ages. Closes at 5:30 p.m. Thurs./Fri. and 2 p.m. Sat. Most items $1 or less. Saturday is $5 bag day. 765-966-8291

Friday, May 16

• Nature workshop: 9 a.m., Springwood Park, 60 Waterfall Road, Richmond. Learn how to enhance garden and backyard for pollinators. Includes hands-on identification. Free. 765-983-7275
• Young professionals event: Noon-1 p.m., Golden Corral, Richmond. HYPE Wayne County invites ages 21-40 to attend Kiwanis Club meeting.

May 16-17

• Rummage sale: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., First Friends Meeting, 2010 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Wayne County Genealogical Society fundraiser. 765-277-1207 or wcgs-in.org/index.html
• Business expo: 3-6 p.m. Fri./9 a.m.-noon Sat., fairgrounds, 722 S. Franklin St., Eaton, Ohio. Preble County Chamber of Commerce welcomes more than 100 businesses. 937-456-4949

May 16-18

• Horse and pony show: 6 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. Sat./Sun., Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Wayne County 4-H open show. 765-969-9501

Saturday, May 17

• 5K run/walk: 9 a.m., Springwood Park, 60 Waterfall Road, Richmond. Benefits Seton Catholic Schools. setonschools.org
• Vendor event: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., gym, 324 Poplar St., Economy. Vendors, food trucks and more.
• Block party: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Townsend Community Center Inc., 300 N. 10th St., Richmond. Free hamburgers and hot dogs, games, music, community resources. Fish sandwiches $5. 765-488-2042 or townsendcommunitycenter.org
• Car show: 11 a.m., 115 N. Spring St., New Paris, Ohio. Face painting, food trucks, craft vendors. Roll in at 9 a.m. Awards at 2:30 p.m. Town park foundation event. newpariscarshow@gmail.com
• Train display: Noon-4 p.m., Richmond Furniture Gallery, 180 Fort Wayne Ave., Richmond. Richmond Area Railroaders Society.
• 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
• Veterans parade: 6 p.m., downtown Centerville, followed by gathering at Maplewood Park. All area veterans invited to participate by calling 765-969-5767.

Sunday, May 18

• Benefit ride: Noon, American Legion, 109 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Registration at 10:30 a.m. Funds help child fighting neuroblastoma. All vehicles welcome. Family friendly. $15/rider, $5/passenger. AO Moto event. 765-962-4321
• Cat spay/neuter: Mobile Public Vet clinic will be in Richmond and Connersville. Financial aid available. Register at pub.vet. 812-412-2494

Tuesday, May 20

• Family activity: 3:30 p.m. Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Garden planting. Free. 765-935-6349
• Opioid information meeting: 7 p.m., Lions Den, Economy Park, U.S. 35, Economy. Learn about opioid crisis and responses, how to use Narcan during overdose. Free Narcan kits while supplies last.

Wednesday, May 21

• Family resources: 10:30-11:30 a.m., library, 126 E. Main St., Centerville. Family Resource Center of Wayne County on site. Free. 765-935-6349
• Concert: Noon-1 p.m., Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. Wind in the Woods early music consort. Free. reidcenter.org

Thursday, May 22

• Film, meal and discussion: 11:30 a.m.,-1 p.m., Whitewater Hall lobby, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Learn about food insecurity, hunger issues and related resources. Free meal and activities. Register at eventbrite.com/e/food-insecure-film-screening-panel-discussion-free-lunch-tickets-1279452239089

Saturday, May 24

• Grief resource event: 1-4 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, 1425 E. Main St., Richmond. Speakers will discuss loss of loved one. Offered by 228 Club. 765-914-0676
• Singles dance: 8-11 p.m., 219 N. Ohio St., Greenville, Ohio. For singles/couples 21-plus. $9. 937-423-2664

Tuesday, May 27

• Book discussion: 6:30 p.m., library, 600 W. Main St., Cambridge City. "Count My Lies" psychological thriller. Pick up free copy. 765-478-3335

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