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 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

Thursday, June 19

  • Family program: 9 a.m.-noon, during Birth to Five playgroup at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 121 S. 18th St., Richmond. Bracken preschool/kindergarten readiness screening for ages 3-5. Free. Register at 765-205-2763.
  • Research opportunity: 1-5 p.m., Randolph County Historical Society Museum, 416 S. Meridian St., Winchester. Explore museum and library. Free; donations appreciated. 765-584-1334
  • Family program: 3-5 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Make your own succulent planters. Free. 765-935-6349
  • Cookie decorating: 5:30-6:30 p.m., library, 2249 E. Cumberland St., Dublin. Free. 765-478-6206
  • Concert: 6 p.m., Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Western Wayne Senior Center hosting Solid Brass. Free. 765-478-5565

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 at 2025clubsfortheclub.eventbrite.com
  • Food trucks: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Weather permitting.
  • Golf tournament: Noon, Forest Hills, 2169 S. 23rd St., Richmond. Benefits Good News Habitat. 765-962-5986 or goodnewshabitat.org
  • 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
  • Singles dance: 6 p.m., Moose Lodge, 111 S. Eighth St., Richmond. Interaction Inc. event. Social time before 7 p.m. discussion and 8-11 p.m. dance. $9. 937-313-7538
  • 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 4-H Fair: 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Live music, rides, puppets, animal shows and more. wayneco4hfair.com or 765-914-7585

Saturday, June 21

  • Golf outing: 8 a.m., Highland Lake, 1972 Highland Road, Richmond. Fraternal Order of Police raising funds for youth services. 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
  • Farmers market: 9 a.m.-noon, 1 N. Foote St., Cambridge City. Most vendors only accept cash. Cambridge City Main Street event. 765-969-4824
  • Free admission: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, including Levi and Catharine Coffin home on U.S. 27 in Fountain City. Guided tours at 10:30 and 11:45 a.m. and 1:30, 3 and 4 p.m. indianamuseum.org or 765-847-1691
  • Volunteer opportunity: 10 a.m.-noon, 200 block North 12th Street, Richmond. Richmond Neighborhood Restoration seeks help with trash and basic landscaping. Red shirt and tennis shoes encouraged. Lunch provided. rnrinc.org
  • 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
  • Farmers market: 4-7 p.m. Saturdays, North Morton Avenue and Crown Creek Boulevard, Centerville. Produce, flowers, baked goods, meat, eggs, crafts and more. Double SNAP dollars for purchases. rubyredfarmIND@gmail.com
  • Reunion: 4 p.m., Union County High School, 410 Patriot Blvd., Liberty. Gathering of Short-Union County alumni. Ribbon cutting for new alumni room. $16. Reservations: 765-855-2552
  • Banquet: 6-9 p.m., Elks, 2100 U.S. 27 S., Richmond. Townsend Community Center Inc.’s annual awards celebration. $40. 765-488-2042
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Nature program: 8-10 p.m., Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Explore secret lives of moths. $5. hayesarb.org
  • Free movie: Dusk, Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N, Richmond “Mufasa: The Lion King.” Offered by Richmond Parks & Recreation. Bring seating.

Sunday, June 22

  • Nature program: 4-6 p.m., Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary, 3499 S. Bird Sanctuary Road, Connersville. Slow birding workshop offers mindful alternative to traditional bird outings. $45; $30/17 and younger. Registration: 765-205-1255 

Monday, June 23

  • Chess camp: 9 a.m.-noon, First English Lutheran Church, 2727 E. Main St., Richmond. Daily lessons, competitions and free play for grades K-8. Impact Chess Club. Free. Registration: Text 765-993-1661.
  • 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
  • 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
  • Nonprofit workshop: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Bethany Theological Seminary, 615 National Road W., Richmond. United Way and Richmond High School Tech Team offering introduction to artificial intelligence. Free; Register by June 18 to reserve boxed lunch. 765-962-2700
  • Business workshop: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., IU East, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce workshop on building trust. $35 nonmembers includes lunch. Register at wcareachamber.org.
  • 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.

Tuesday, June 24

  • Teachers’ workshop: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Levi & Catharine Coffin State Historic Site, 201 U.S. 27, Fountain City. Receive curriculum for grades 3-8 and hear from young adult novel author. Free. Register at indianamuseum.org. 765-847-1691
  • Playgroup: 10-11 a.m., Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Birth to Five event rotates community locations (except July 1) through July 15. Free. 765-966-6080
  • Family program: 3-4 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Garden to table program on herbs. Free. 765-935-6349
  • 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
  • Nature program: 6:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Search for native pollinators on the prairie and learn how to attract them to home gardens. $5 donation encouraged. visitcope.org or 765-855-3188
  • Concert: 7 p.m., Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Patriotic songs by Community Choristers youth singers. Free.

Wednesday, June 25

  • Cat spay/neuter: Public Vet will be in Liberty. Open to residents of any county. Financial assistance available. Register at pub.vet. 812-412-2494
  • Garden party: 6-8 p.m., Depot, 900 N. E St., Richmond. Tuscan-inspired appetizers and live music. For 21 and older. $40 via Venmo to Tracie-Robinson-14. Benefits Depot Festival of Trees for local charities. 765-966-7653
  • Concert: 7 p.m., Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. Hymns by Community Choristers youth singers. Free.

Thursday, June 26

  • Young professionals meeting: 8:30-9:30 a.m., Readmore Building, 901 E. Main St., Richmond. Young professionals can learn more about Richmond Neighborhood Restoration. Free; registration encouraged at wcareachamber.org
  • 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
  • Health screening: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Union County Medical Center, 950 N. Market St., Liberty. IU Health mobile lung screening unit for current and former smokers. Might be covered under insurance. 765-458-5191
  • Free laundry: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Coin A Matic, 400 S. Fifth St., Richmond. Last loads at 1:30 p.m. For those in need. One load per person in home, up to five. 765-914-7070
  • Genealogy program: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Dwyer Community Center, 1417 N. A St., Richmond. Free; bring your lunch. 765-488-2928
  • History exhibit: 1-5 p.m., Randolph County Historical Society Museum, 416 S. Meridian St., Winchester. Celebrate 111th anniversary of what became Winchester Speedway. Continues through June 28. $5. 765-584-1334
  • Family program: 2 p.m., library, 600 W. Main St., Cambridge City. Family Resource Center of Wayne County offers resources and information. Free. 765-935-6349
  • Photography program: 5:30-6:30 p.m., library, 2249 E. Cumberland St., Dublin. Free. 765-478-6206
  • Walking club: 7-8 p.m. Thursdays, Glen Miller golf course, 2500 block East Main, Richmond. Continues through September. Free.

Friday, June 27

  • Pool party: 7 p.m., Main Street Aquatic Center, 541 W. Main St., Eaton, Ohio. Eaton Park and Rec’s Dive-In Movie Night features activities and “Moana 2.” Free. 937-456-4125

Saturday, June 28

  • Hike: 8-10 a.m., Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Hear songs of early birds in prairies and forests. $5. 765-962-3745
  • Alumni banquet: 6 p.m., high school, 507 Willow Grove Road, Centerville. Doors open at 5. $20/person. Reservations due June 10 at 765-914-6474
  • Free movie: Dusk, Starr-Gennett building, 101 S. First St. Richmond. “Wicked.” Offered by Richmond Parks & Recreation. Bring seating.
  • Fireworks: Dusk, 400 block South Morton Avenue. Centerville Youth League event.

June 28-29

  • Garden tour: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat./10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun., around Wayne County. Buy tickets at Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway or richmondartmuseum.org.

Sunday, June 29

  • Woodworking: 1-4 p.m., 10 Quaker Hill Drive, Richmond. Women’s Workshop Richmond teaches how to build a cat tower. $50. Register at linktr.ee/womensworkshoprichmond
  • Film screening: 2 p.m., Friends Fellowship Community, 2030 Chester Blvd. “Blind Logic: The Ralph R. Teetor Story” about cruise control inventor from Hagerstown. Open to public. Free.
  • Neighborhood walk: 4 p.m., starts from 401 S. Fourth St., Richmond. Explore Smithville’s history in Old Richmond from Richmond Columbian Properties. 765-962-9526

Monday, June 30

  • Music program: 4 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Family friendly bilingual Spanish/English singalong by Reyna Spears. Lyric sheets provided. Free.
  • Nature program: 6-7 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Yoga on the trail for all levels. $10. Reservations: visitcope.org or 765-855-3188

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A version of this article appeared in the June 18 2025 print edition of the Western Wayne News.