Wednesday, July 9

  • Family resources: 5-7 p.m., Genesis Apartments, 1032 S. 23rd St., Richmond. Provided by Family Resource Center of Wayne County. Free. 765-935-6349
  • Concert: 5:30 p.m., Starr Gennett Building, 101 S. First St., Richmond. Sock Joplin Trio and Richmond Symphony Brass Quintet honor Gennett Records history. Food trucks. Bring seating. Free. RSVP at richmondsymphony.org, 765-966-5181

Thursday, July 10

  • Playgroup: 10 a.m.-noon, St. Paul’s Lutheran, 121 S. 18th St., Richmond. Birth to Five event. Free; no reservations required. 765-966-6080
  • Free laundry: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Uptown Laundry, 1017 E. Main St., Richmond. For Wayne Township residents. Last loads start at 1:30. Load count by household size. 765-973-9392
  • Children’s event: 3-4:30 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Fairytale tea party. Free. 765-935-6349
  • Teen event: 3-4:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Escape room. Free. Register at mrlinfo.org
  • Free legal aid: 4-6 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Consultations on civil matters. No appointments. 765-983-7395 or whitewatervalleyprobono.org
  • Pizza party: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Dublin Community Club, 1764 Foundry St., Cambridge City. Part of Dublin library’s summer reading program. 765-478-6206
  • Concert: 6-7:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Songwriters Kelly Zullo and Nick Kizirnis. Free.
  • Gardening program: 6 p.m., Ball State Environmental Education Center, 2500 W. University Ave., Muncie. Learn how to attract birds, bees and butterflies. Free. RSVP requested at info@fortheland.org
  • Walking club: 7-8 p.m. Thursdays, Glen Miller golf course, 2500 block East Main, Richmond. Continues through September. Free.
  • Night hike: 9-10 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Listen for wildlife calls under full moon. $5. visitcope.org or 765-855-3188

Friday, July 11

  • Parenting/education workshops: 8 a.m.-noon, Ivy Tech, 2357 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Sessions and resources on reading to help kids. Free. Register at tinyurl.com/h5ajzw6p
  • Family adventure: 10-11:30 a.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Ages 2-6 and their grownups. Bug hunt and crafts. $5. Register at visitcope.org. 765-855-3188
  • Food trucks: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Weather permitting.
  • Yoga: 4:30-5:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Meditation and gentle stretches for all levels. Register at mrlinfo.org
  • 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

Saturday, July 12

  • Art event: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Painters create works around Wayne County. Show and sale from 5-6:30 p.m. at Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Free. 765-966-0256 or richmondartmuseum.org
  • Birding hike: 8-9:30 a.m., Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary, 3499 S. Bird Sanctuary Road, Connersville. Birding for beginners. $10, 17 & younger free. Register at birdandhikemgbs.eventbrite.com. 765-205-1255
  • Artisan fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., along U.S. 40, downtown Cambridge City. Crafters and artisans offer handmade items and demonstrations. Eateries, food trucks, prize drawing. Farmers market from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free admission. 765-960-6340
  • Bird walk: 9-10 a.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Look for baby birds and explore nesting habits. Donation encouraged. visitcope.org or 765-855-3188
  • Farmers market: 9 a.m.-noon,**** Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond. 40-plus vendors. SNAP and WIC accepted.
  • Art workshop: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Whitewater Valley Arts Association, 402 N. Central Ave., Connersville. Beginners make stained glass ornament. $35. Register at square.link/u/lfwVG2zL. 765-343-9822
  • Volunteer opportunity: 10 a.m.-noon, North 16th and C streets, Richmond. Clean up litter along street and sidewalks. Supplies provided. spurwaynecounty.weebly.com
  • Art class: 10 a.m., Preble Arts, 207 E. Main St., Eaton, Ohio. Paint with pastels. $65. preblearts.org or 937-456-3999
  • Back to school event: Noon-3 p.m., Richmond Mall, 3801 National Road E., Richmond. Supply giveaway and information from local organizations. Free. 765-966-4479 
  • Youth program: 1-4 p.m., Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. Mad Hatter’s doll tea party. Bring your favorite doll. Craft activities. $10 adults, $5 kids. 765-962-5756
  • Children’s concert: 1-3 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Interactive songs and stories with Mr. Chad. Free.
  • Herb hike: 2-4 p.m., Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Discover medicinal uses of plants in gardens and forests. $5. Registration: 765-962-3745
  • Caboose tours: 3-7 p.m., Maplewood Park, Centerville. Wayne County Railroaders provide information. Free.
  • Farmers market: 4-7 p.m. Saturdays, North Morton Avenue and Crown Creek Boulevard, Centerville. Double SNAP dollars for purchases. rubyredfarmIND@gmail.com
  • Music competition: 8 p.m., Centerville Senior High School, 507 Willow Grove Road, Centerville. Seven marching bands will compete in Archway Classic. $6. 765-855-3475
  • Public dance: 8-11 p.m., VFW, 219 N. Ohio St., Greenville, Ohio. All couples or singles 21-plus welcome. $9. 937-423-2664
  • Fireworks: Dusk, East Ball Diamonds, 701 W. Fountain City Pike, Fountain City. Music, food trucks and kids’ activities, including face painting. 765-238-7075 

Sunday, July 13

  • Golf scramble: 12:30 p.m., Liberty Country Club, 1391 U.S. 27, Liberty. Benefits Union County Foundation. Register by July 7. 765-458-7664
  • Back to school event: 4-7 p.m., First Baptist Church, 109 Mattie Harris Road, Centerville. Free food, school supplies, snacks while supplies last. Games, bounce houses and prizes. 765-855-3114

Monday, July 14

  • History camp: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 14-18, Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. Archaeological digs, exhibit fabrication and more for students entering grades 4-8. $100. 765-962-5756
  • Playgroup: 10-11 a.m., YMCA, 1215 S. J St., Richmond. Birth to Five event. Free; no reservations required. 765-966-6080
  • Mental health program: 1 p.m., Central United Methodist, 1425 E. Main St., Richmond. Conversation on loneliness and social connection plus farmers market spotlight. Free lunch with RSVP at 765-983-3000 ext. 4676

Tuesday, July 15

  • Playgroup: 10-11 a.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Birth to Five event. Free. 765-966-6080
  • Family services: 2-4 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. ASPIN health navigators help families find insurance. Free. 765-935-6349
  • Youth games: 3-5 p.m., library, 10 W. College St., Hagerstown. Dungeons & Dragons for grades 5-6. Free. 765-489-5632
  • Food competition: 4-7 p.m., Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Five food trucks compete for top dish using farmers market ingredients. Live music, vendors.
  • College aid: 5-7 p.m., Ivy Tech Johnson Hall lobby, 2357 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Extended hours also on July 22 and 29 to complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid. 765-966-2656 ext. 1219
  • Wildflower walk: 6-7 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Explore prairies and learn about native flowers. Donation encouraged. visitcope.org or 765-855-3188

July 15-17

  • Evening swims: 7:30-9:30 p.m., Cordell Municipal Pool, 9 S.W. 13th St., Richmond. New hours. Tuesdays for 12 & younger w/parent; Wednesday for 50-plus and Thursday for all ages (under 18 w/parent). $6; ages 3-17, $4. 765-983-7292

Wednesday, July 16

  • Conservation program: 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Farmland Friends Church, 8311 W. Indiana 32, Farmland. Offered by soil/water conservation districts and related organizations. Free. RSVP at women4theland.org/upcoming-events
  • Tech class: 10 a.m.-noon, library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Google Applications. Free. Register at mrlinfo.org
  • Parent support workshop: 10:30 a.m., Dwyer Center, 1417 N. A St., Richmond. Learn strategies for emotional well-being and finding balance. Children welcome. Free. 765-962-9043
  • Live music: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Music by Jan Bell. Free admission. Food trucks until 2.
  • Health workshop and meal: 12:15 p.m., senior center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Plant empowered pitch-in, followed by 1:15 workshop.
  • Youth games: 3-6 p.m., library, 10 W. College St., Hagerstown. Tabletop roleplaying games for grades 7 and above who’ve turned in signed permission slip. Free. 765-489-5632
  • Art walk: 5-8 p.m., North Eighth Street, Richmond. Shop original works from local artists in Depot District. Free admission. PaintTheTowne12@gmail.com
  • Nature program: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Learn about bees and how honey is made and sold. $5. visitcope.org or 765-855-3188

Thursday, July 17

  • Skating event: 10 a.m.-noon, Dublin Community Club, 1764 Foundry St., Cambridge City. Birth to Five event for littles. Pack a lunch and eat together at the adjacent park. $5/skater. 765-966-6080
  • Nature/family resources: 2 p.m., library, 600 W. Main St., Cambridge City. Cope Environmental Center offers program on bird beaks. Family Resource Center of Wayne County provides info on area services. Free. 765-478-3335
  • Craft class: 3-4:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Teens and adults can learn croche basics. Free. Register at mrlinfo.org
  • Author talk: 6 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Shelley Davis will describe her writing journey and experience with Cambridge City K-9 officer Jessie and read a book excerpt. Free. mrlinfo.org
  • Swim lessons: Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Thursday evenings through Aug. 7 or Saturdays through Aug. 9. Parent and child age 6 months-3 years. $40. 765-478-5565
  • Community meal: 6 p.m., Willie & Red’s, 40 E. Main, Hagerstown. Economy Lions Club presents Good Friends and Neighbor award at Rural Urban Dinner. Reservation due July 14 at 765-489-4131. Pay $17.95 at door for meal, gratuity and soft drink.
  • Family activity: 6-8 p.m., Glen Miller Park, 2200 E. Main St., Richmond. Mother-son date night includes trucks/city service vehicles to explore and operators to meet. Free admission and ice cream while supplies last. 765-983-7275
  • Night hike: 9:30-10:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Search for bats and learn how to support local populations. Bring flashlight. $5. visitcope.org or 765-855-3188

July 17-19

  • Festival: Community Days presented by Williamsburg Area Community Center. Pork chops, antique tractors, garage sales, vendors. Bands perform 6-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, respectively. Saturday: Breakfast before parade at 10:30 a.m. and strawberry festival.

Friday, July 18

  • Family adventure: 10-11:30 a.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Ages 2-6 and their grownups. Explore wetlands. Bring boots. $5. Register at visitcope.org. 765-855-3188
  • Creative activity: 2 p.m., senior center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond.

July 18-19

  • Pickleball tournament: 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday, Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. $40/player. 765-478-5565

Saturday, July 19

  • 5K run/walk: 7 a.m., IU East’s Hayes Hall, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Run With the Wolves begins at 8 a.m. Part of Wayne County Challenge. $20, $25 after July 12; students, $5 off. east.iu.edu/5K or 765-973-8221
  • Children’s program: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Safety Village, 700 N.W. 13th St., Richmond. Learn about signals/signs, bicycles, weapons, strangers, home fires. $30 includes lunch. Scholarships available. Also July 26. 765-935-1230 or safetyvillagewaynecounty.org
  • Pet event: 9 a.m. registration, Glen Miller Park, 2200 E. Main St., Richmond. HELP the Animals fundraiser. Pet costume contest at 10 a.m. before 10:30 a.m. walk. 765-962-6811
  • Hike: 9 a.m. and noon, Springwood Park main trailhead, Waterfall Road, Richmond. Each about 2 miles over 2.5 hours. Bring water. Registration: bpanensky@richmondindiana.gov
  • 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
  • Farmers market: 9 a.m.-noon,**** Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond. 40-plus vendors. SNAP and WIC accepted.
  • Park dedication: 10 a.m., Old School Community Park, Indiana 1, Milton. Celebration of new playground and shelters.
  • Beekeeping program: 10 a.m.-noon, Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Try on bee suit and learn basics. $5 for adults/teens. Registration: 765-962-3745
  • Animal shows: 11 a.m. and noon, Miller Park, Hagerstown. Hedgehog Hannah performs. Free. If raining, it will be inside the library across the street (10 W. College),
  • Yoga: 11 a.m.-noon, library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. All experience levels welcome. Free.
  • Movie: 2 p.m., library, 10 W. College, Hagerstown. Every Child Can Read and Hagerstown’s ibrary offer family friendly movie along with Wayne County Reads shared book. Free.
  • Festival: 3-9 p.m., Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Townsend Community Center offers music, food trucks, vendors and yard games. Free admission. 765-488-2042
  • Concert: 7 p.m., Roberts Park Pavilion, 2900 N. Park Road, Connersville. Crossroads Brass Band. Free. crossroadsbrass.org
  • Outdoor movie: Dusk, Clear Creek Park, 1201 W. Main St., Richmond. “Inside Out 2.” Free.

Monday, July 21

  • Neighborhood cleanup: 10 a.m.-noon, 200 block North 12th Street, Richmond. Help beautify block. Wear work clothes/closed-toe shoes. Supplies and lunch provided. Register at wwn.to/rnrcleanup257
  • Health program: 11 a.m., senior center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Through Dementia Friends, learn about dementia and how you can be supportive.
  • Card game: Noon-3 p.m., library, 10 W. College St., Hagerstown. Ages 9-20 invited to learn how to play Magic The Gathering. Free; reservations required at wwn.to/hlibmtg
  • Nature program: 7-8 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Create moth traps and make bait to use at home. $5. visitcope.org or 765-855-3188

Tuesday, July 22

  • Hiking club: 8 a.m., Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. American Discovery Trail Hikers welcomes all. Free.
  • Family gardening: 3-4 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Garden to table. Free. 765-935-6349
  • Farmers market: 4-7 p.m., Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Live music, vendors and food trucks. SNAP and WIC accepted.
  • Teen/adult games: 5-7:30 p.m., Table Games, 818 E. Main St., Free. Register at mrlinfo.org
  • Nonprofit celebration: 5:30-7 p.m., Eight to the Bar, 931 E. Main St., Richmond. Wayne County Foundation presents awards and reflects on year. Free; register at waynecountyfoundation.org
  • Health program: 6-7:30 p.m., library, 10 W. College St., Hagerstown. Learn about perimenopause and menopause through documentary “The M Factor” followed by chat. Free; registration required at forms.gle/Tify3UuvVCUrzq6D6

Wednesday, July 23

  • Live music: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Music by J.C. & Jason. Free admission. Food trucks until 2.
  • Parent picnic: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Dwyer Center, 1417 N. A St., Richmond. Chat about emotions of parenting. Family welcome. Free; lunch provided while supplies last. RSVP encouraged at 765-935-6349.
  • Concert: 1 p.m., Boys & Girls Clubs, 1717 S. L St., Richmond. Chanticleer String Quartet. Free. chanticleerquartet.com
  • Health workshop: 1**:**15 p.m., senior center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond.
  • Youth games: 3-6 p.m., library, 10 W. College St., Hagerstown. Tabletop roleplaying games for grades 7 and above who’ve turned in signed permission slip. Free. 765-489-5632
  • Kids’ craft: 5:30-6:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Learn how to create comics. Supplies provided.

Thursday, July 24

  • Free laundry: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Coin A Matric, 400 S. Fifth St., Richmond. For Wayne Township residents. Last loads start at 1:30. Load count by household size. 765-973-9392
  • School registration: Noon-6 p.m. at all 11 Richmond Community Schools buildings. Assistance also offered from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday. 765-973-4918 or werrichmond.com
  • Concert: 2 p.m., library, 600 W. Main St., Cambridge City. Lincoln High School Band performs. Free. 765-478-3335
  • Teen program: 3:15-4:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Learn improv comedy. Free. Register at mrlinfo.org
  • Family fun: 4-6 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Splash into Summer event with tie dye, popsicles and more. Free. 765-935-6349
  • Author talk: 6-7 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Author Cheryl Hickson will share her children’s book and describe her learning process with electronic devices. Free.
  • Family walk: 7-8 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Search for caterpillars and moths. Live examples, bait stations and coloring sheets. Donation encouraged. visitcope.org or 765-855-3188

Friday, July 25

  • Family adventure: 10-11:30 a.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Ages 2-6 and their grownups. Explore animal habitats. $5. Register at visitcope.org. 765-855-3188
  • Student health fair: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Richmond High School, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Free admission, health screenings, fitness classes, food and backpacks (while supplies last). $10 sports physicals. meridianhs.org
  • Movie: 10 a.m., senior center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. “Secretariat.” Free.
  • Yoga: 4:30-5:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Breathing techniques and easy stretches for all levels. Free.
  • Movie and games: 7 p.m., Omar Young Stadium (South Diamond), U.S. 27, Fountain City. Cornhole, Jenga and more before “The Sandlot” at dusk. Bring seating. Free admission and popcorn.

July 25-26

  • Truck gathering: 8 a.m. Fri/6 p.m. Sat., Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Midwest Truck Nationals. $20/truck, spectators $10/vehicle. waynecountyfairgrounds.org
  • Night hike: 9:30-10:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Search for moths. $5 per night. visitcope.org or 765-855-3188

Saturday, July 26

  • Golf tournament: 9 a.m., Winding Branch, 2290 S. Germantown Road, Cambridge City. Fire department fundraiser for Jenson Shank fighting neuroblastoma. $60/person. 765-312-2003
  • Golf scramble: 9 a.m., Highland Lake, 1972 Highland Road, Richmond. Benefits Main Street Richmond. $65/nonmember. Registration: mainstreetrichmond.org/golf. 765-983-7287
  • Farmers market: 9 a.m.-noon,**** Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond. July Jubilee event with family activities. Vendors. SNAP and WIC accepted.
  • Summer fun: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Dublin Community Club, 1764 Foundry Road, Cambridge City. Food, music, vendors, bounce house. Car show from 2-6 p.m. $10/entered vehicle. Free admission. 765-541-1022
  • Car show: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Nazarene church, 8403 Pleasant St., Williamsburg. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Spectators free; registration $15 to help community’s needy. Food and air-conditioned family center available. 765-725-0075
  • Field tour: 10 a.m.-noon, Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Experience blooming flowers and grasses in pollinator prairie. $5. Registration: 765-962-3745
  • Exhibit’s final day: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Nature mandalas by RHS graduate Tim Phelps. Free.
  • Renaissance festival: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1400 Plaza and Arts Park, 218 S. 15th St., New Castle. Maypole dancing, falconry show, music, theater. Free admission. nchcrenfest.org
  • Golf tournament: 11 a.m., Elks, 2100 U.S. 27 S., Richmond. Fight Like Jan women’s event supports women’s health. $100/player. Registration: 765-966-0952
  • School supply giveaway: 11 a.m., Nazarene church, 8503 Pleasant St., Williamsburg. 765-994-0305
  • Back to school event: Noon-2 p.m., Cambridge City Christian Church, 106 W. Church St., Cambridge City. Free haircuts and supplies, games, bounce houses, food, photo booth and vehicles to explore. Free admission. 765-478-5123 
  • Golf tournament: 12:30 p.m., Liberty Country Club, 1391 U.S. 27, Liberty. Benefits Whitewater Valley REMC’s Shedding Light on Hunger program. $240/four. 800-529-5557
  • Carnival: 1-3 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. All ages can create items at arts and craft stations. Free.
  • Youth program: 2-4 p.m., Levi and Catharine Coffin House State Historic Site, 201 U.S. 27 N., Fountain City. Discussion of “Luke’s Summer Secret” by Richmond author Randall Wisehart and tour for ages 8-12. Registration by July 19 includes book. $5. 765-847-1691
  • Reunion: Smiley’s, 39 N. Eighth St., Richmond. RHS Class of 1995. kkitchin@rcs.k12.in.us

Sunday, July 27

  • Family program: 10-11 a.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Dragonfly count. Learn about their life cycle. $5. visitcope.org or 765-855-3188
  • Cruise-in: 1 p.m., Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. Free to browse vehicles; museum requires paid admission. 765-962-5756
  • Concert: 2 p.m., Mansion House, 214 E. Main St., Centerville. Chanticleer String Quartet. Free.
  • Parade: 2 p.m., fairgrounds, 2690 Park Road, Connersville. Part of Fayette County Free Fair.

Monday, July 28

  • Family help: 2-4 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. CASY Child Care Resource and Referral on site. Free. 765-935-6349

Tuesday, July 29

  • Children’s activity: 4-4:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Use natural materials to create art. Designed for ages 6-12. Free.
  • Children’s program: 6 p.m., library, 600 W. Main St., Cambridge City. Wear pajamas for story time and bring stuffed animal. Refreshments. Free. 765-478-3335

Wednesday, July 30

  • Quilt show: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Earlham College’s Lilly Library, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Final day. Variety of styles and techniques by Richmond Quaker Quilters. Free and open to the public.
  • Live music: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Music by Hoey & Jeans. Free admission. Food trucks until 2.
  • Family program: 1-2:30 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Hair care event. Free. 765-935-6349
  • Health workshop: 1**:**15 p.m., senior center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond.
  • Tech class: 2-4 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Google Earth and Google Maps. Free. Register at mrlinfo.org
  • Concert: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Hartley Hills Country Club, 201 N. Woodpecker Road, Hagerstown. Richmond Symphony woodwind ensemble. Seating provided. Will be Inside if raining. Free. RSVP at richmondsymphony.org, 765-966-5181

Thursday, July 31

  • Concert: 2 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Chanticleer String Quartet. Free.
  • Film: 2:30 p.m., Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Every Child Can Read and Cambridge City Library offer family friendly movie along with Wayne County Reads shared book. Free.
  • Dinner: 4-8 p.m., Roberts Park Pavilion, 2690 Park Road, Connersville. Alquina Church offers pulled pork, chicken and noodles and sides for donation during Fayette County Free Fair. alquinachurch.org
  • Band performance: 5-7 p.m., Lincoln High School football field, 205 E. Parkway Drive, Cambridge City. Marching band offers state fair show. Open to public.
  • Community discussion: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Starr Gennett Building, 101 S. First St., Richmond. Share ideas about Richmond’s future during public workshop about city’s comprehensive plan updates. 765-983-7200
  • Hike: 6-7 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Bee and butterfly count. Pollinator craft for kids. Donation encouraged. visitcope.org or 765-855-3188
  • Swimming party: 7:30-9:30 p.m., Cordell Municipal Pool, 9 S.W. 13th St., Richmond. Back to School Splash Bash. $6/adult, $4 kids. $1 off if new school supply donated.

Friday, Aug. 1

  • Family adventure: 10-11:30 a.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Ages 2-6 and their grownups. Games and activities to learn about animals. $5. Register at visitcope.org. 765-855-3188
  • Film: Dusk, Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Every Child Can Read offers family friendly movie along with Wayne County Reads shared book. Free.

Aug. 1-2

  • Festival: Downtown Hagerstown. Jubilee Days. Craft vendors, food trucks. Parade at 11 a.m. Saturday. 765-994-9211

Saturday, Aug. 2

  • Park cleanup: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Thistlethwaite Falls, across from Springwood Park, 60 Waterfall Road, Richmond. Volunteers sought. Water, gloves, tools, trash grabbers, bags provided. bpanensky@richmondindiana.gov
  • Art workshop: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Whitewater Valley Arts Association, 402 N. Central Ave., Connersville. Mandala dot painting. $25. Registration: wvartsa.com. 765-343-9822
  • School supply giveaway: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., The Excel Center, 1215 S. J St., Richmond. Learn about resources offered in Richmond.
  • Yoga: 11 a.m.-noon, library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. All experience levels welcome. Free.
  • Reunion: Noon, 8306 Sugar Grove Road, Economy. Hagerstown Class of 2005 and guests invited to bring side dish/dessert and fishing poles. Info: Hagerstown Class of 2005 on Facebook.
  • Festival: 2-6 p.m., Glen Miller Park, 2200 E. Main St., Richmond. Richmond Police Department and First English Lutheran celebrate police-community partnerships. Free admission, activities, food. Vendors sought. 765-983-7247
  • History walk: 3:30-5 p.m., Levi and Catharine Coffin House State Historic Site, 201 U.S. 27 N., Fountain City. Learn about community members who worked with the Coffins to aid freedom seekers on Underground Railroad. Reservations needed. 765-847-1691

Sunday, Aug. 3

  • Car show: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Benefits Down Syndrome Indiana. Spectators free; donation requested to show vehicle. 765-977-5675 
  • Concert: 10:30 a.m., Friends Fellowship Community, 2030 Chester Blvd., and 3:30 p.m., Chanticleer Farm, 944 Woods Road, Richmond. Rain location for farm concert is St. Paul’s Episcopal, 800 N. A St., Richmond. Chanticleer String Quartet. Free.

Tuesday, Aug. 5

  • 1980s celebration: 4-8 p.m., Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Wearing 1980s attire encouraged. Live music, arcade games, farmers market vendors and food trucks. SNAP and WIC accepted.

Aug. 7-10 and 14-17

  • Musical: 7:30 p.m. Thurs/Sat and 2 p.m. Sun, Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. “The Wizard of Oz.” Advance: $20 adults/$17 students/seniors. gorct.org or 765-962-1816

Aug. 9

  • Art exhibit debut: 1-5 p.m., Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. “Color Coded” by Indiana artist/educator Julian Jamaal Jones. Free. richmondartmuseum.org

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A version of this article appeared in the July 9 2025 print edition of the Western Wayne News.