Wednesday, May 28
- Job fair: 2-6 p.m., Southview Apartments, 1101 S. 16th St., Richmond. 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
Thursday, May 29
- Agriculture program: 8 a.m., Huddleston Farmhouse, 828 W. National Road, Cambridge City. Small-scale growers and ag educators invited to join daylong program anytime to build high tunnel. Food/tools provided. RSVP requested at mayers@urbansoilhealth.org.
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 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Family Resource Center of Wayne County will be on site.
May 30-31
- Book sale: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., library, 126 E. Main St., Centerville. Offered by Friends of the Centerville Library. 765-855-5223
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.
- Volunteer opportunity: 10 a.m.-noon, Glen Court and North 22nd area, Richmond. Pick up litter with Society for the Preservation and Use of Resources. Supplies and refreshments provided. 580-747-9604
- Youth program: 10-11:30 a.m., tennis courts, Earlham College, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Amigos youth tennis program for ages 5-18. Continues Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays during summer. Free. amigoslatinocenter.org or 765-965-5803
- 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
Sunday, June 1
- Nature program: 8-11 a.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Indiana Audubon Society bird banding demonstration and research. $5. 765-855-3188
Monday, June 2
- Playgroup: 10-11 a.m., YMCA, 1215 S. J St., Richmond. Birth to Five event on Mondays (except June 30) through July 14. Free; no reservations required. 765-966-6080
Tuesday, June 3
- Playgroup: 10-11 a.m., Brighter Path, 2778 Treaty Line Road, Cambridge City. Birth to Five event rotates community locations (except July 1) through July 15. Free; no reservations required. 765-966-6080
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
Thursday, June 5
- Playgroup: 10 a.m.-noon, St. Paul’s Lutheran, 121 S. 18th St., Richmond. Birth to Five event on Thursdays (except July 3) through July 10. Free; no reservations required. 765-966-6080
- Balloon show: 5:30-6:30 p.m., library, 126 E. Main, Centerville. All ages welcome to see Pretty Funny Balloons offer a unique and twisty balloon demonstration. Free. 765-855-5223
- 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.
- Community meeting: 6:30 p.m., Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Cambridge City Neighborhood Crime Watch monthly meeting. CCNeighborhoodCrimeWatch@outlook.com
- Nature program: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Meet turtles, frogs, snakes and other animals. Kids can pet select ambassadors. $5. 765-855-3188
- History discussion: 7 p.m., museum, 200 W. Fifth St., Connersville. Ball State speaker describes presidential Reconstruction for Blue & Gray Civil War Round Table. Free. 765-478-3887
- Walking club: 7-8 p.m. Thursdays, Glen Miller golf course, 2500 block East Main, Richmond. Continues through September. Free.
Friday, June 6
- Health event: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., parking lot behind Reid Health Cancer Center, 1100 Reid Parkway, Richmond. Celebration for any cancer survivor and patient includes live band, taco bar, face painting, photo booth. 765-983-3000
- Food trucks: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Weather permitting.
- Nature program: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Help count frogs and turtles. $5. 765-855-3188
- 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.
- Walking tour: 3:30-5 p.m., Levi & Catharine Coffin State Historic Site, 201 U.S 27 N., Fountain City. Learn how town worked together to support Underground Railroad. $5. Register at indianamuseum.org. 765-847-1691
- 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
- Outdoor movie: Dusk, Abington Commons Area, 4600 block Pottershop Road, Centerville. "Kung Fu Panda 2." Offered by Abington Township Volunteer Fire Dept. Auxiliary. Bring seating. Concessions sold. 765-855-3950
- 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
- Neighborhood walk: 4 p.m., starts from plaza at North 10th and Main across from theater, downtown Richmond. Explore Main Street’s history and learn about future plans during leisurely stroll from Richmond Columbian Properties.
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.
Tuesday, June 10
- Teen program: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Crystal Dreams Foundation’s hands-on entrepreneurial program pays participants $250 to learn financial literacy, shadow business owners and more. Ends June 18. Register at crystaldreamsfdn.org. 937-266-5574
- Meeting: 6:30-7:30 p.m., IU East’s First Bank Community Room, Whitewater Hall, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond.**** NAACP Richmond Branch #3066 offers general monthly meeting. Public invited. facebook.com/NAACP3066.
- Pet hike: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Bring furry friend for guided hike. $5. 765-855-3188
Wednesday, June 11
- Youth physicals: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fayette County Health Department, 401 N. Central Ave., Connersville. Free sports physicals, immunizations. Closed noon-1 p.m. Walk in or by appointment. 765-825-4013
- Night hike: 9-10:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Search for twinkling lights (fireflies). $5. 765-855-3188
Thursday, June 12
- Concert: 10:30 a.m., New Boswell, 923 N. E. St., Richmond. Individuals from Abilities Richmond will perform. 765-966-0066
- Live music: 6 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Songwriters Paige Beller, Elijah Batson, and Jacob Perez will perform original music. Free.
- Night hike: 9-10 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. $5. 765-855-3188
Friday, June 13
- Dance lesson: 6-7 p.m., library, 126 E. Main St., Centerville. Fire & Ice Latin Dance Studio will offer quick lessons on two different styles to kick off adult summer reading program. All skill levels welcome. Free.
June 13-14
- Bicentennial celebration: 5-10 p.m. Fri./7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sat., Economy. Many activities at Lions Den on U.S. 35 or at nearby gym. Food, alumni banquet, live music, car and tractor show, parade, cakewalk and more. 571-205-5845
Saturday, June 14
- Antique and jar show: Creitz Park, 150 N. Foote St., Cambridge City. Tenth anniversary event. Free admission/parking. Accessible parking. 765-478-3800
- Car show: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Glen Miller Park, 2200 E. Main St., Richmond. Vintage Wheels show. All vehicles welcome. Food vendors. $15/entry. Free for spectators. 765-993-9913
- Golf scramble: 9 a.m., Highland Lake Golf Course, 1972 Highland Road, Richmond. Benefits city’s fireworks show. Registration due June 5. $65. 765-983-7287
- Family hike: 10 a.m.-noon., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Wear muck boots and use nets to collect critters. See turtles up close. Take home craft. $5. 765-855-3188
- Cemetery tour: 11 a.m., Willow Grove Cemetery, 27 W. North St., Fountain City. Hear stories of African Americans who called town home. Meet at public park in front of cemetery. $8 tickets required from Coffin State Historic Site. indianamuseum.org
- Rally: 12:30-2 p.m., Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Part of national "No Kings" nonviolent day of action. Organized by Wayne County Indivisible.
- Hands-on event: 1-3 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Finger paint, goo and other messy activities. Geared toward children, but all can participate. Free.
- Caboose party: 2-5 p.m., Maplewood Park, 106 Water St., Centerville. Celebrate caboose’s 118th birthday. Those who had party in it as kids invited to bring photo. Tour caboose and garden train layout. Free admission, refreshments and kiddie rides. WCRA14672@aol.com
- Fish fry: 3-7 p.m., Centerville Christian Church Family Center, 106 E. Main St., Centerville. Lions Club fundraiser offers fish and tenderloin meals with dessert and drink. $14 tickets available at 765-935-2481.
- Free movie: Dusk, Clear Creek Park, West Main, Richmond "Inside Out 2." Offered by Richmond Parks & Recreation. Bring seating.
Sunday, June 15
- Car show: 6-9 p.m., high school, Baker Road, Hagerstown. Food, activities. Nettle Creek Music Boosters and HJSHS marching band. $10/vehicle registration. Spectators free. 765-238-5195
June 15-21
- Theater program: 4-9 p.m. June 15, Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. Summer camp for adults. Rehearse in evenings, Saturday show at 6:30 p.m. All 21+ welcome. $100. 765-962-1816 or gorct.org
June 16-20
- Youth program: 1-3 p.m., Tiernan Center, Richmond High School, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Basketball camp led by RHS basketball players for girls from Indiana and Ohio. Free. Register at hoopsforhopecamp.org. 765-962-7504
Tuesday, June 17
- Night hike: 9-10 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Use ultraviolet lights to search for glowing fungi. $5. 765-855-3188
Wednesday, June 18
- Town hall: 5:30-7 p.m., McGuire Hall inside Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond.**** NAACP Richmond Branch #3066 offers discussion on challenges to democracy and protecting individual rights. Public invited. facebook.com/NAACP3066.
- Family hike: 6-7:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Wear muck boots and use nets to collect critters. See turtles up close. Take home craft. $5. 765-855-3188
June 20-22
- Pickleball tournament: Clear Creek Park, 1201 W. Main St., Richmond. By Richmond Indiana Pickleball Club. Free for spectators. $60/event for players. Register via Pickleballtournaments.com through June 14. 513-560-5618
Friday, June 20
- Golf tournament: 9:30 a.m., Elks, 2100 U.S. 27 S., Richmond. Women’s tournament to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs. $500 per team. Register by June 6 at 2025clubsfortheclub.eventbrite.com
- Field day: 1-3 p.m., The Springs, 400 Industries Road, Richmond. games, activities, hot dogs and cookies. RSVP by June 11. Benefits Alzheimer’s Association. $25 per team of five. 765-993-7311
- Nature program: 7:30-9:30 p.m., Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary, 3499 S. Bird Sanctuary Road, Connersville. Indoor presentation and short walk to observe moths. $20; $5/17 and younger. 765-205-1255
June 21-28
- Wayne County Fair: 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. wayneco4hfair.com or 765-914-7585
Saturday, June 21
- Golf outing: 8 a.m., Highland Lake, 1972 Highland Road, Richmond. FOP raising funds for annual COPS & KIDS event. 765-983-7287
- Obstacle course: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., IU East cross country course, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Self-paced three-mile adventure course for all fitness levels. Benefits Reid Health’s athletic training program. $20; ages 10-17, $10. Register at reidhealth.org/adventurecourse
- Golf scramble: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Elks, 2100 U.S. 27 S., Richmond. Black Legacy Project of Wayne County fundraiser honors veterans. Register at blpwc.org or 765-969-0673
- Reunion: 6-9 p.m., New Boswell, 450 N. 10th St., Richmond. RHS Class of 2010. $20 tickets at eventbrite.com/e/richmond-high-school-class-of-2010-15-year-reunion-tickets-1217280983189
- Outdoor concert: 8 p.m., 4th Floor Blues Club parking lot, 900 block North E, Richmond. Rock by Jambox with opener Brian Benedict, The Singing Fireman. $20/advance, $25/gate benefits InCONCERT charities. inconcertrichmond.com
- Theater reunion: 6:30 p.m., Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. Stage One Youth Theatre alumni invited to celebrate program’s 25th anniversary after performance of first-ever summer camp for adults. 765-962-1816
- Free movie: Dusk, Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N, Richmond "Mufasa: The Lion King." Offered by Richmond Parks & Recreation. Bring seating.
Tuesday, June 24
- Senior gathering: 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 318 National Road W., Richmond. Senior Adult Ministry open to those 50-plus regardless of religious affiliation. Free. 765-962-4357
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A version of this article appeared in the May 28 2025 print edition of the Western Wayne News.