Community events from August 7-28

Thursday, Aug. 7

• Free legal aid: 4-6 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Whitewater Valley Pro Bono offers help with civil cases. First come first served. 765-983-7353 or whitewatervalleyprobono.org
• 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
• History discussion: 7 p.m., Fayette County Historical Museum, 200 W. Fifth St., Connersville. Blue & Gray Civil War Round Table learns about Col. August Willich. Optional dinner at 5 p.m. at Daniel Girls Restaurant. 765-478-3787
• Full moon hike, 8:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Explore how moonlight shapes nocturnal wildlife behavior. $5. 765-855-3188

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, $17 students/seniors. gorct.org or 765-962-1816

Friday, Aug. 8

• Housing/resources event: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Central United Methodist, 1425 E. Main St., Richmond. Free medical screenings, food, supplies and resources for housing and health care.

Saturday, Aug. 9

• Buy and sell treasures, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Foote Street in Cambridge City. Sell unwanted items, pick up new treasures. Benefits CC billboard fund. Free to browse, $25 to sell. 765-960-6340
• Nature event: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary, 3499 S. Bird Sanctuary Road, Connersville. Indiana Audubon’s hummingbird migration celebration. Demos, bird encounters, activities, artisans, vendors, food. $10 advance, $15 at event. Ages 17/younger free. hmc25.eventbrite.com or 765-205-1255
• Volunteer opportunity: 9 a.m., 215 N. 12th St., Richmond. Paint detached garage at Richmond Neighborhood Restoration house. No experience needed. Register at wwn.to/rnrcleanup257
• 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
• Caboose tours: 3-7 p.m., Maplewood Park, Centerville. Wayne County Railroaders event. Free.
• Movie in the park: dusk, Clear Creek Park, 1201 W Main St., Richmond. “Inside Out 2.” Free.

Sunday, Aug. 10

• Golf scramble: 9 a.m., Highland Lake Golf Course, Richmond. $70 nonmember. Benefits infant headstones. Registration: 765-983-7287

Monday, Aug. 11

• Playgroup kickoff: 10-11 a.m., YMCA, 1215 S. J St., Richmond. Weekly Birth to Five event follows school calendar. Free; no reservations required. 765-966-6080 or mybirthtofive.org
• Health program: 1 p.m., Central United Methodist, 1425 E. Main St., Richmond. Reid Health offers tips on hand care/issues including arthritis, carpal tunnel and chronic pain, plus spotlight on YMCA. Free; reservation requested for lunch at 765-983-3000 ext. 4676.

Tuesday, Aug. 12

• Playgroup kickoff: 10-11 a.m., Rose Hamilton Elementary, 1281 Round Barn Road, Centerville. Weekly Birth to Five event follows school calendar. Free; no reservations required. 765-966-6080 or mybirthtofive.org
• Awards: 5:30 p.m., Hartley Hills Golf Club, 201 N. Woodpecker Road, Hagerstown. Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce gives Community Improvement Awards for exterior improvements and spirit. $30. Reservations: wcareachamber.org. 765-962-1511
• Meeting: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Mt. Olive, 1108 N. H St., Richmond. NAACP Richmond Branch #3066 offers general monthly meeting. Public invited. facebook.com/NAACP3066.
• Genealogy meeting: 7 p.m., First Friends Church, 2010 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Wayne County Genealogical Society. Family history library open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays. 765-277-1207 or wcgs-in.org
• Nature program: 8:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Nighttime hike to explore bioluminescence. $5. 765-855-3188

Wednesday, Aug. 13

• Playgroup kickoff: 10-11 a.m., Boys & Girls Club, 518 Queen St., Pershing. Weekly Birth to Five event follows school calendar. Free; no reservations required. 765-966-6080 or mybirthtofive.org
• Art walk: 5:30 p.m., North Eighth Street, Richmond. Shop original works from local artists in Depot District. Free admission. PaintTheTowne12@gmail.com
• Scouting information, 6:30 p.m., Hagerstown Park, 15940 Turnpike Road, Hagerstown. Cub scout Pack 3 open to grades K-5 and any gender. JoinScoutsIN.org/pack3

Thursday, Aug. 14

• Playgroup kickoff: 10 a.m.-noon, St. Paul’s Lutheran, 121 S. 18th St., Richmond. Weekly Birth to Five event follows school calendar. Free; no reservations required. 765-966-6080 or mybirthtofive.org
• Free laundry washing: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Uptown Laundry, 1017 E. Main St., Richmond. Load counts limited by household size, last loads go in at 1:30 p.m. 765-973-9343 or thelaundryproject.net.
• Live music: 6 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Singers/songwriters Joe Waters and Anna Applegate. Free.
• Hike with dogs: 6:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Explore nature with your leashed pup. $5. 765-855-3188

Friday, Aug. 15

• Car show and market: 4–8 p.m., Friends Fellowship Community, 2030 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Car and cycle show with 70+ vehicles, vendors, kids zone, food truck, raffles and more; benefits Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Free, $15 show car entry. ffcinc.org.
• Stagecoach dinner: 6 p.m., Mansion House, 214 E. Main St., Centerville. For ages 21+. Chef recreates meal served in 1890s to travelers. Historic Centerville event. $75. Reservations: 765-439-3030 or mansionhouse1840@gmail.com
• Movie and games: 7 p.m., Omar Young Stadium, 101 South St., U.S. 27, Fountain City. Cornhole, Jenga and more before “The Goonies” at dusk. Bring seating. Free admission and popcorn.
• Outdoor concert: 7 p.m., Goodrich Park, 700 N. Union St., Winchester. Sunglasses at Night. Free.

Saturday, Aug. 16

• Car show: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park, off first block East Main, Richmond. Spectators free; vehicle registration $15. 765-967-0330
• Youth program: 10-11 a.m., Levi and Catharine Coffin House State Historic Site, 201 U.S. 27 N., Richmond. A reading of “Bread for Words,” a story about civil rights activist Frederick Douglass. Free.  
• Car show: 2:30-5:30 p.m., Preble County Historical Society, 7693 Swartsel Road, Eaton, Ohio. Crafts, hula contest and more. Free admission.

Tuesday, Aug. 19

• Legislative education: 8:30 a.m., Forest Hills Country Club, 2169 S. 23rd St., Richmond. Learn about business impacts of recent federal legislation, followed by networking. Free. 937-913-2543 or wwn.to/bwobbb25
• Government resources: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., municipal building, 50 N. Fifth St., Richmond. Staff of Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith will hear concerns and questions about state matters.

Thursday, Aug. 21

• Diaper distribution: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Dwyer Community Center, 1417 N. A St., Richmond. Free; reservations: 765-488-2928
• Square dance kickoff: 6-7 p.m. lessons, dance until 9, 500 West Event Center, 500 W. Main St., Hagerstown. No partner needed. Weekly through May except holidays. Donation. 765-465-5960
• Outdoor play: 7 p.m., Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night Dream.” Food trucks. Free admission.

Friday, Aug. 22

• Awards dinner: 5:30 p.m., First Bank Kuhlman Center, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Athena awards honoring women in leadership and support Girls Inc. $75. Reserve at wwn.to/athenadin25

Saturday, Aug. 23

• Car show: 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Webster Township Fire Department, 5122 Main St., Webster. Fundraiser. Food for sale. Free; vehicles $10.
• Pet vaccinations: 8 a.m.-noon, Animal Care Alliance, 1353 Abington Pike, Richmond. Vaccines, mini exams, nail trims and more. 765-488-2444
• Pet event: 5-7 p.m., Historic Depot District, North Eighth and E street areas, Richmond. Friendly dogs invited to socialize during Dog’s Night Out. Costume parade/contest at 6 p.m. Free. 765-488-2163

Sunday, Aug. 24

• Cruise-in: 1-4 p.m., Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. Food trucks. Free to see cars; admission required for museum.

Wednesday, Aug. 27

• Concert, 5:30 p.m., Forest Hills Country Club, 2169 S. 23rd St., Richmond. Richmond Symphony Orchestra’s Sunset Series string quartet. Free, optional paid dinner after. 765-962-2711

Thursday, Aug. 28

• Free laundry washing: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Coin A Matic, 400 S. Fifth St., Richmond. Load counts limited by household size, last loads go in at 1:30 p.m. 765-973-9343 or thelaundryproject.net.
• Fundraising tour: 6-8 p.m., Readmore, 901 E. Main St., Richmond. Richmond Neighborhood Restoration offers grand opening of newly restored building. $25 tickets at eventbrite.com

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