Community events from Dec. 26 through January 31

Ongoing holiday events

• Lights display: 6-9 p.m., Creitz Park, 100 block North Foote Street, Cambridge City. Multiple scenes. Nightly between Christmas and New Year’s. Free, $5/vehicle donation encouraged. 765-478-3522
• Story Walk: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Read story on Blue Trail behind nature center. Free books Tues.-Sat. while supplies last. Nature center closed Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1.
• Scavenger hunt: Dec. 26-31, library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Families find holiday lights in youth services area and claim prize. Free.

Friday, Dec. 26

• Yoga: 4:30-5:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. For all levels. Free.
• Dance: 8-11 p.m., Moose Lodge, 111 S. Eighth St., Richmond. Interaction Inc. event open to public. Social time at 6, discussion group at 7. $9. 937-313-7538

Saturday, Dec. 27

• Coffee and birdwatching: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Hayes Arboretum Nature Center, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. From inside, watch birds visit feeders. Bringing cup encouraged. Free admission and coffee. 765-962-3745
• Trivia night: 5-7 p.m., VFW, 213 S. Eighth St., Richmond. Open to the public. Food available.
• Public dance: 8-11 p.m., VFW, 219 N. Ohio St., Greenville, Ohio. $9. Doors open at 6 p.m. Singles/couples age 21+ welcome. 937-423-2664

Sunday, Dec. 28

• Concert: 3 p.m., Earlham College’s Carpenter Hall, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Richmond Community Orchestra performs winter and holiday music. Free; donations welcome. 765-969-8449.

Dec. 29-Jan. 2

• Youth activities: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County, 1717 S. L St., Richmond. Childcare available for $10/day or $35/week for nonmembers. Members can attend free from noon-5:30 p.m. All other clubs closed during break. Closed Jan. 1. 765-962-6922 or bgcrichmond.org

Wednesday, Dec. 31

• Tech help: 10:30 a.m., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. 765-983-7300
• New Year’s Eve party: 7 p.m., 4th Floor Blues Club, 923 N. E St., Richmond. Breakfast at midnight, favors, music. $30/advance, $35/door. Benefits local charities. inconcertrichmond.com. 765-966-5654
• New Year’s Eve party: 8:30 p.m., Moose Lodge #167, 111 S. Eighth St. Richmond. Shiner Band Ages 21+. $20/$25. Advance tickets: 765-962-2997

Friday, Jan. 2

• Candlelight tours: 6-7 p.m., Levi and Catharine Coffin House State Historic Site, 201 U.S. 27 N, Fountain City. Ages 8+. Also Jan. 9. $17, $12 child. Register at wwn.to/lccshs or 765-847-1691.
• Night hike: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Guided hike under full moon. $5. visitcope.org

Saturday, Jan. 3

• American Mahjong: 10 a.m.-noon, library, 10 W. College St., Hagerstown. Learn how to play. Free; register at forms.gle/grdznEbCQxtdrFF46
• Yoga: 11:30 a.m-12:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. For adults. Free.
• Model train display: Noon-4 p.m., Richmond Furniture Gallery, 180 Fort Wayne Ave., Richmond. Richmond Area Railroaders Society. First and third Saturdays through May. Free, donation encouraged. RichmondRail@aol.com
• Teen workshop: 2-3:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Mini magazine workshop. Vision board edition. Materials provided, but bring specific items if desired. Free.
• Magic show: 6 p.m., community center, 117 E. Pearl St., Greens Fork. Christmas party rescheduled because of weather. All Greens Fork residents and family invited. 765-886-9908

Jan. 3-4

• Toy show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat/9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun, Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Indiana Farm and Die Cast Toy Show. More than 160 tables. $5 admission. 765-935-6291

Monday, Jan. 5

• Health resources: 4-5 p.m., Family Resource Center, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Safe sleep program. Free. 765-935-6349
• Kids’ event: 6 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Pasta-themed craft and story each Monday in January. Ages 3-8.

Tuesday, Jan. 6

• Tech help: 1-3 p.m., senior community center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Offered by Morrisson-Reeves Library. Free.
• Youth games: 3:30-5 p.m., library, 10 W. College St., Hagerstown. Jr. Dungeons & Dragons tabletop roleplaying games. Instruction for grades 5-6. Free; register at forms.gle/3SMVpK3PDnxbtpQj7
• Kids craft: 4-4:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Greeting card workshop for ages 6-12. Free.
• Nature program: 6:30 pm., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Winter wildlife tracking. $5. visitcope.org

Wednesday, Jan. 7

• Tech workshop: 10 a.m.-noon, library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Two-day intro to computer lesson. Free; register at mrlinfo.org. 765-966-8291
• Family financial help: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Budgeting, savings, money and banking basics for kids. Kids welcome. Also Jan. 14 and 21. Free; RSVP for free lunch. 765-935-6349
• Youth gaming: 3-5 p.m., library, 10 W. College St., Hagerstown. Savage Worlds Rippers. For youth in grades 7 and above.
• Book art unveiling: 5 p.m., Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Original art used for the cover on E. B. White’s "Charlotte’s Web" displayed through March 7. Stage One Youth Theatre’s "Charlotte’s Web" cast performs. Free.

Thursday, Jan. 8

• Free legal help: 4-6 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Whitewater Valley Pro Bono offers assistance with civil issues. First come first served. whitewatervalleyprobono.org
• Health program: 5-6:30 p.m., Reid Health’s Oncology Conference Room,1100 Reid Parkway, Richmond. Learn practical ways to support health and well-being during and after cancer treatment. Free. 765-935-8773
• Teen games: 5-6 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Free.
• Live music: 6-7:45 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Live string music performed among the books. Free.
• Nature program: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Learn secrets of bird feathers and importance for survival. Family friendly. Free; donations appreciated. visitcope.org

Friday, Jan. 9

• Family resources: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., library, 10 W. College St., Hagerstown. Family Resource Center will be on site. 765-935-6349
• Yoga: 4:30-5:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Traditional Indian meditation. Free; registration encouraged at mrlinfo.org.

Saturday, Jan. 10

• Farmer’s market: 9 a.m.-noon, Starr Gennett Building, 101 S. First St., Richmond. Local meat, baked goods, jams, honey, handmade crafts. Free admission.
• Exhibit’s final day: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. 127th Annual Exhibition of Indiana and Ohio Artists. Free. richmondartmuseum.org

Monday, Jan. 12

• Health resources: 4-5 p.m., Family Resource Center, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Reid Health staff on site and safe sleep program. 765-935-6349
• Book discussion: 6-7:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Discuss banned/challenged books. Free copies available in advance.

Tuesday, Jan. 13

• Tech help: 10-11:30 a.m., senior community center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Offered by Morrisson-Reeves Library. Free.
• Health program: 1-3 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Monthly open meeting of You Matter Suicide Prevention Alliance.
• Kids’ program: 4-4:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Rubber Duck Day craft and storytime.
• Community meal: 5-7 p.m., community center, 117 E. Pearl St., Greens Fork. Dine in or carry out. Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls and dessert. Sponsored by Methodist church. Free.
• Nature program: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Learn Hoosier mammals through time through touching specimens and sounds game. $5. visitcope.org
• Meeting: 6:30 p.m, virtual. Monthly gathering for NAACP Richmond Indiana Branch #3066. Registration: 765-935-4018 or NAACP3066@gmail.com

Wednesday, Jan. 14

• Children’s show: 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Civic Hall, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. "Bill Blagg’s Magic in Motion" for school groups and homeschool families. $3. Reservations: 765-973-3350 or civichall.com
• Tech workshop: 10 a.m.-noon, library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Email basics. Register at mrlinfo.org. 765-966-8291
• Health program: 5:30-6:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Supporting suicide survivors and how community members can get involved. Helen.Woods@meridianhs.org.
• Kids’ craft: 5:30-6:30 p.m,, library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Beaded snowflakes. Designed for ages 8-12. Free.

Thursday, Jan. 15

• Family activity: 3:30-5 p.m., Family Resource Center, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Winter crafts and food for all ages. Free while supplies last. 765-935-6349
• Teen craft: 5 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Decorate a mug. Free
• Puzzle contest: 5:30-7:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Teams of two to four adults will compete to complete a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle. Free.
• Nature program: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Learn how to become a birder. Free; donations appreciated. visitcope.org

Sunday, Jan. 18

• Pet hike: 3-4 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Dogs must be leashed. Free; donations appreciated. visitcope.org

Tuesday, Jan. 20

• Children’s events: 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Penguin-themed craft and story for ages 3-5 in morning and ages 6-12 in afternoon. Free.
• Soup giveaway: 2-4 p.m., Family Resource Center, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Free take-and-make soup meal while supplies last. 765-935-6349
• Stress relief: 5:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Sound bath includes vibrational music to encourage harmony and healing.
• Nature program: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Build a back yard to benefit wildlife. $5. visitcope.org
• Beekeepers meeting: 6:30 p.m., Hayes Arboretum Nature Center, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Free. 765-962-3745

Wednesday, Jan. 21

• Food safety class: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Ivy Tech, 2357 Chester Blvd., Richmond. $165 includes instruction, book and exam for ServSafe food manager requirements. Register at inrla.org/events/. 765-966-2656 ext. 4106

Thursday, Jan. 22

• Teen challenge: 5 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Science, technology, engineering and math. Mini trebuchet. Free
• Nature program: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Sandhill cranes of the Whitewater Valley. $5. visitcope.org

Jan. 22-24

• Adult education: 1-5 p.m. Thurs, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri/Sat, 302 N. Seventh St., Richmond Adult Education offers three-day boot camp to earn HSE diploma. Free testing and meals. Register at 765-334-8201

Friday, Jan. 23

• Dinner: 6 p.m. Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes local business, individuals and organizations. $100. Reserve at wcareachamber.org

Saturday, Jan. 24

• Birding hike: 9-10 a.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Identify birds by sight and sound. For all experience levels. $5. visitcope.org
• Fundraiser: 6 p.m., Seton Catholic High School, 233 S. Fifth St., Richmond. Semi-formal dinner, student art auction, silent auction to benefit Seton schools. $75. setonschools.org

Monday, Jan. 26

• Food giveaway: 9:30-11:30 a.m., South 10th Street Park, 101 S. 10th St., Richmond. No ID needed. All welcome. 317-925-0191 ext. 136
• Health resources: 4-5 p.m., Family Resource Center, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Safe sleep program. Free. 765-935-6349

Tuesday, Jan. 27

• Agriculture program: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Randolph County Fairgrounds, Husted Hall, 1885 S. U.S. 27, Winchester. Purdue Extension East Central Region brings state/regional speakers including IN Dept. of Ag. Director Don Lamb. Register by Jan. 20 at 765-584-2271 or aalka@purdue.edu.
• Kids’ event: 4 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Chocolate Cake Day craft, story and snack. Designed for ages 6-12. Free.

Wednesday, Jan. 28

• Olympics program: 5 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Richmond businessman David Ripp will describe supplying skates to Olympic athletes. Free.
• Family resources: 5:30-6:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Family Resource Center will be on site.
• Kids’ craft: 5:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Create a peace and love gnome. Designed for ages 8-12. Free.

Jan. 29-31

• Book sale: 10 a.m-7:30 p.m. Thurs, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Fri; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat, library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Most books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks are $1. mrlinfo.org

Thursday, Jan. 29

• Family activity: 3:30-4:30 p.m., Family Resource Center, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Make personalized cocoa mix in a jar. Free while supplies last. 765-935-6349
• Ice carver: 4 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Watch a professional carver create a sculpture. Free.

Jan. 30-31

• Costume contest: 11 a.m., Paint The Towne, 411 N. Eighth St., Richmond. "Frozen"-themed event for ages 0-12 during ice festival.
• Tech workshop: 1-5 p.m., Ivy Tech, 2357 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Introductory Microsoft Excel course. $145. Register by emailing ewigginton@ivytech.edu.
• Festival: Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond, and surrounding areas. Meltdown Winter Ice Festival. Free admission; Family Fun Zone and many other activities free.

Saturday, Jan. 31

• Artist reception: 1-3 p.m., Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Mason Archie’s Midwest landscapes and Underground Railroad series will be open through March 28. Free.

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