Wednesday, May 21

  • Open house: 3:30-6 p.m., Western Wayne Elementary library, Cambridge City. Retirement party for retiring Stacey Bertsch and Kim Pattison.
  • Art workshop: 6 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Make a lasting succulent wreath with handmade felt succulents and flowers. Free. Register at mrlinfo.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
  • 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.
  • Outdoor performance: 6:30-8 p.m., Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Richmond Shakespeare Festival presents Kentucky Shakespeare’s touring production of "Macbeth." Food trucks open at 5:30 p.m. Free admission; bring seating. 765-373-9022
  • Walking club: 7-8 p.m. Thursdays, Glen Miller golf course, 2500 block East Main, Richmond. Continues through September. Free.

Friday, May 23

  • Food trucks: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Weather permitting.
  • Officer tribute: 11 a.m., training center, 1740 S. Eighth St., Richmond. FOP Lodge honors county’s fallen officers. Open to public. 765-983-7247
  • Outdoor party: 6-8 p.m., Depot District, 900 block North E Street, Richmond. Celebrate bridge completion, sample food from five eateries. First 100 kids get gift.

Saturday, May 24

  • Town cleanup: East Germantown/Pershing. Residents are encouraged to clean their properties and help neighbors. 765-478-9052
  • Bike parade: Noon, Summit Lake State Park, 5993 N. Messick Road, New Castle. Decorate bike with provided decorations at 11 a.m. at naturalist campsite. Park admission charged. 765-766-5873
  • 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
  • Caboose tours: 3-7 p.m. second & fourth Saturdays, Maplewood Park, Centerville. Free; donations welcome.
  • Singles dance: 8-11 p.m., 219 N. Ohio St., Greenville, Ohio. For singles/couples 21-plus. $9. 937-423-2664

Monday, May 26

  • Memorial Day service: 9 a.m., cemetery, 8650 U.S. 35, Williamsburg. Speaker is the Rev. Doug Shilts of Williamsburg Church of the Nazarene.
  • Memorial Day services: Dublin South Lawn, 9:30 a.m.; Dublin East, 9:45 a.m.; Capitol Hill, 10 a.m.; Pershing Lutheran, 10:15 a.m.; Pershing South, 10:30 a.m.; Slaw Hill Milton, 10:45 a.m.; Milton, 11 a.m.; Riverside (Cambridge City), 11:30 a.m. Followed by noon dinner for local veterans at American Legion Post 169, 25 W. Church St., Cambridge City.
  • Memorial Day service: 11 a.m., Wayne County Veterans Memorial Park, first block East Main Street, Richmond. Open to community. No early morning Earlham Cemetery ceremony.

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
  • Senior gathering: 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 318 National Road W., Richmond. Open to anyone 50-plus regardless of religious affiliation. Learn about planned upgrades to Morrisson-Reeves Library. 765-962-4357

Wednesday, May 28

  • Health screenings: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Lingle Grand Hall, Reid Health, 1100 Reid Parkway, Richmond. Walk in for free 10-minute screening for head/neck cancer. No appointment needed. 765-983-3000
  • Parent workshops: 10:30 a.m., Dwyer Center, 1417 N. A St., Richmond. All welcome. Free. 765-962-9043
  • Job fair: 2-6 p.m., Southview Apartments, 1101 S. 16th St., Richmond. Open to the public and interested employers. 765-208-6145
  • Open house: 4:30-6:30 p.m., Hayes Arboretum Nature Center, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Share your vision for future improvements, activities and programs at the arboretum. 765-962-3745 or hayesarb.org
  • Fundraiser: 6:30-9:30 p.m., Elks, 2100 U.S. 27 S., Richmond. Pulled pork dinner to benefit Webster Township Fire Department. 765-935-1585

May 28-June 1

  • Yard sales: Dawn to dusk along Historic National Road (U.S. 40), from Baltimore to St. Louis. 765-478-4809

Thursday, May 29

  • Parenting resources: 2-3 pm., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Family Resource Center of Wayne County will be on site.

Saturday, May 31

  • Pet vaccinations: 8 a.m.-noon, Animal Care Alliance, 1353 Abington Pike, Richmond. Vaccines, tests and nail trims for cats and dogs. Mini exams for $25 to buy flea medicines. Pricing at animalcarealliance.com. 765-488-2444
  • Craft show: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Wayne County Extension Homemakers and vendors offer handmade goods. $2; 5/younger, free. waynecoieha.wixsite.com
  • Yard/bake sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Centerville-Abington Senior Center, 111 S. Second St., Centerville.
  • Building competition: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. "LEGO Game Show" hosted by C3Brix, a.k.a. Cody Wells, one of the nation’s most celebrated custom LEGO artists. For all ages. Summer reading registration kickoff. Free.
  • Block party: 2-6 p.m., ball fields, Greens Fork. AMVETS Post 38 and Greens Fork Community Center are offering games, face painting, memberships, vendors and food for sale. Cash only. 765-886-5756

Wednesday, June 4

  • Hot air balloons: 6:30 p.m., Richmond Rose Garden/Glen Miller Golf Course, 2500 block East Main, Richmond. Free to watch balloons inflate and glow at dusk. Bring seating. $40 garden event offers food; limited tickets at welcome center, 5701 National Road E., Richmond. 765-914-0304

Friday, June 6

  • Health event: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., parking lot behind Reid Health Cancer Center, 1100 Reid Parkway, Richmond. National Cancer Survivor Day celebration for any survivor and patient includes live band, taco bar, face painting, photo booth. 765-983-3000
  • Concert: 7-8 p.m., library, 600 W. Main St., Cambridge City. Rachel Appleby and Clayton Appleby will play folk and country music. Free admission and refreshments.

June 7-8

  • Free fishing: No fishing license needed in Indiana’s public waters. All other rules apply. 877-463-6367 or in.gov/dnr

Saturday, June 7

  • Kids day: 9 a.m.-noon, farmers market, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Face painter, animal experiences, book giveaways and games. Free.
  • Volunteer opportunity: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Middlefork Reservoir cabin, Sylvan Nook Drive, Richmond. Water, gloves, grabbers, trash bags and tools provided for park cleanup. Bring long pants, closed toe shoes, bug spray. 765-983-7275
  • Art class: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Preble Arts, 207 E. Main St., Eaton, Ohio. Learn basics of soft pastels. $65 for instruction/materials. Registration: preblearts.org
  • Car show: Noon-3 p.m., 10th and Main streets, Richmond. Vehicle registration from 10 a.m.-noon is $15. Free for viewing public. Rain or shine. Organized by Main Street Richmond. 765-977-3572
  • Exhibit opening: 1 p.m., Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. "Eyes on Nature" by Richmond High School graduate Tim Phelps. Exhibit closes July 26. Free admission.
  • Farmers market: 4-7 p.m. Saturdays, North Morton Avenue and Crown Creek Boulevard, Centerville. Opening day for produce, flowers, baked goods, meat, eggs, crafts and more. Shoppers can double their SNAP dollars for purchases. rubyredfarmIND@gmail.com
  • Free movie: Dusk, Jack Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond "Wonka." Offered by Richmond Parks & Recreation. Bring seating.

Sunday, June 8

  • Car show: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., school playground, Queen Street, Pershing. Fundraiser to maintain school playground. All vehicles welcome. Food trucks, vendors, DJ. 765-478-9052

Monday, June 9

  • Outdoor concert: 7 p.m., Glen Miller Park bandshell, 2200 E. Main St., Richmond. Richmond Community Orchestra performs pops and classical music. Free; donations welcome.

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A version of this article appeared in the May 21 2025 print edition of the Western Wayne News.

Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.