Community events from Dec. 4 through Dec. 31

Thursday, Dec. 4

• Free laundry: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Uptown Laundry, 1017 E. Main St., Richmond. For Wayne Township residents. Last loads go in at 1:30. Load count by household size. 765-973-9343
• Family fun: Noon-5 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Drop in for elf mischief and free snacks/goodies. Also Dec. 9, 11 and 17. Free. 765-935-6349
• Lecture: 12:30-1:30 p.m., IU East library, Hayes Hall, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Learn how misinformation affects perspectives of crime, immigration. Bring lunch. Free. 973-8311
• 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
• Teen art: 5 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Make a snowglobe. Free.
• Christmas walk: 5:30-8:30 p.m., 100 S. Main St., New Castle. Horse-drawn trolley rides, Santa, vendors, music, lights, photo backdrops. nchcchamber.com or 765-529-5210
• Fundraiser: 6-9 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, 1425 E. Main St., Richmond. Salvation Army Christmas Radio-A-Thon. Free; donations welcome. 765-966-7791
• Moon hike: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Learn about Long Night Moon and its cultural significance. $5. visitcope.org. 765-855-3188
• Meeting: 6:30 p.m., fire station, 312 W. Main St., Fountain City. Fountain City Forward monthly meeting.
• Concert: 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 729 N. Central Ave., Connersville. Imagine Performing Arts Community Choir and Band. Free; donations accepted. 765-273-3554

Dec. 4-5

• Holiday craft market: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond.

Friday, Dec. 5

• Family program: Noon-1 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Brain bubbles. St. Joseph will be on site to offer services. Free. 765-935-6349
• Tree lot: Noon-7 p.m., Glen Miller Park golf course, 2514 E. Main St., Richmond. Richmond Family YMCA sells trees ($20-$150), wreaths and greenery. Open daily noon-7 p.m. and 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays until sold out. Benefits Y’s programs. 765-962-7504
• Fundraiser: 6-8 p.m., Leland Legacy, 900 S. A St., Richmond. Depot Festival of Trees offers live music and shopping among decorated trees. Benefits local charities. Ages 21+.
• Candlelight walk: 6-9 p.m., Historic Bear’s Mill, 6450 Arcanum-Bears Mill Road, Greenville, Ohio.
• Christmas concert: 7 p.m., Zion’s Lutheran, 1151 S. Germantown Road, Pershing. Piano, organ, guest vocalists. Free.
• Parade: 7 p.m., East Main and 10th streets, Richmond. Ends at Elstro Plaza. Storybook Christmas-themed event. Tree lighting, photos with Santa, hot cocoa. Free. mainstreetrichmond.org

Dec. 5-6

• Festival: 3:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., 12:30-8:30 p.m. Sat., downtown Connersville. Tree lighting, craft market, food trucks, bonfires, live music, carriage rides, Santa and more. tourconnersville.org or 765-338-2297
• Lights display: 6-9 p.m. Fri/Sat until Christmas, 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

Dec. 5-7

• Christmas walk: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri. and Sun., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, downtown, 19060 S. Main St., Metamora. Carolers, Santa and more. Whitewater Canal State Historic Site open noon-9 p.m. Fri/Sat and noon-5 p.m. Sundays for free. Also Dec. 12-14 and 19-21. metamoraindiana.com

Saturday, Dec. 6

• Pet vaccinations: 8 a.m.-noon, 1353 Abington Pike, Richmond. Vaccines, tests, nail trims and microchips for cats and dogs with no office fee. $25 mini exams if needed for flea medication. animalcarealliance.com or 765-488-2444
• Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Hagerstown Elementary School, 299 N. Sycamore St., Hagerstown. More than 50 vendors.
• Bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Pentecostal Tabernacle, 480 W. Eaton Pike, Richmond. Handcrafted items, gifts, baked goods, lunch.
• Bird hike: 9-10 a.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. All experience levels welcome. Free; donation appreciated.
• Winter market: 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Starr Gennett Building, 101 S. First St., Richmond. Farmers market offers hand-grown, made or produced food and goods. Free admission.
• Kids’ event: 9-11 a.m., Union County 4-H building, Liberty. Breakfast with Santa. Food, photo and craft. $10/family. Register by Nov. 26 at 765-458-5055
• Bazaar: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Bethesda Worship Center, 2200 Peacock Road, Richmond. Crafts, food, jewelry, home decor, gifts. Benefits Pastor Kendall Harris fighting cancer. Free admission. 765-977-9117
• Pet vaccinations: 10 a.m.-noon, Fayette County Animal Shelter, 1703 Michigan Ave., Connersville. $10-$30. No appointment needed, no residency restrictions. 765-825-8693
• Dance recital: 10:30 a.m.-noon, Hagerstown Elementary gym, 299 N. Sycamore St., Hagerstown.
• Greenery workshop: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Make wreath/decorations using fresh foliage. $20 in advance. Childcare and kids’ activities $5/each. visitcope.org. 765-855-3188
• Golf scramble: 11 a.m., Highland Lake Golf Course, 1972 Highland Road, Richmond. Teams of two play course backwards before eating chili. $40/nonmembers. Reservations: 765-983-7287
• Festival: 11 a.m.-7 p.m., courthouse square, Liberty. Free kids’ games including dash for cash at 1 p.m. Parade at 7 p.m. on Union Street. 765-458-5976
• Model train display: Noon-4 p.m., Richmond Furniture Gallery, 180 Fort Wayne Ave., Richmond. Richmond Area Railroaders Society. Free. RichmondRail@aol.com
• Yoga: Noon-1 p.m.., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. For all levels. Free.
• Christmas concert: 3 p.m., First United Methodist, 729 N. Central Ave., Connersville. Richmond Jazz Orchestra. Free.
• Festival: 4-7 p.m., downtown Centerville. Santa and Mrs. Claus, cocoa, parade, decorated caboose at Maplewood Park. mainstreetcenterville.org
• Festival: 4-7 p.m., downtown Hagerstown. Hometown Christmas. Visit Santa/Mrs. Claus at Miller Park from 4-6:30 p.m. Kids’ crafts, facepainting, train ride, s’mores, concert, storytime, carriage rides, spaghetti dinner, cocoa. Lighted parade from Washington to Main at 7 p.m. Free.
• Veterans dinner: 5 p.m., fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Registration was requested by Nov. 17. Open to area veterans and one guest. Doors open at 4. 765-914-7367
• 5K run/walk: 5 p.m., Glen Miller Park, 2200 E. Main St., Richmond. Rosemary Weigel Frostbite 5K. Registration from 3-4:30 p.m. Volunteers needed at 2 p.m. All ages. $20/advance, $25 race day. Register at wwn.to/frostbite25.
• Christmas walk: 5-8 p.m., Wilbur Wright Birthplace, 1525 N. 750 E., Hagerstown. Every weekend in December.
• Kids’ event: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Cookies and cocoa with Santa. Bring camera and self-addressed, stamped letter to Santa if desired. $5/child. Registration was requested by Nov. 21. 765-478-5565
• Festival: 5:30 p.m., downtown Fountain City. Parade from 600 W. Main to park on U.S. 27. Afterward, Santa visit and kids’ mailbox, ornament station, music, refreshments, dedications for tree and windphone. Free. fountaincityforward.org
• Lights display: 6-9 p.m., Glen Miller, 2200 E. Main St., Richmond. Celebration of Lights includes bonfire, Santa visits, wagon rides, live entertainment, kids’ crafts, movie, concessions for sale. Free.
• Madrigal dinner: 6 p.m., Imagine Performing Arts, 406 N. Central Ave., Connersville. $40 tickets at ipa.ludus.com. 765-273-3554
• Concert: 7 p.m., Civic Hall, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Cello Voci cello and vocal duo includes “American Idol” and Postmodern Jukebox performer. $25. 765-973-3350
• Christmas concert: 7 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran, 121 S. 18th St., Richmond. Pianist Chris Rogan, vocal ensemble. Free.

Sunday, Dec. 7

• Sensory-sensitive Santa: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Richmond Mall, 3801 National Road E.. Richmond. Various hours till Dec. 24. Schedule at shoprichmondmall.com.
• Pet photos: 1-4 p.m., Petland, 4740 National Road E., Richmond. All pets/humans can pose with Santa. Pets must be on leash or in carrier. Photos printed on site. Full $10 donation per photo goes to Animal Care Alliance.
• Holiday concert: 3 p.m., Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. Richmond Jazz Orchestra performs. Free.
• Christmas performance: 3 p.m., Alquina Church, 4436 E. Alquina Road, Connersville. Music by Lynn Kennedy and friends, plus illusions and narrations. Free.

Monday, Dec. 8

• Youth program: 4 p.m., library, 600 W. Main St., Cambridge City. Dungeons & Dragons and Nintendo Switch games for ages 9-17.
• Family event: 5:30-7:30 p.m., library, 600 W. Main St., Cambridge City. Drop in for cookie decorating, crafting, Christmas storytime and visit with Mrs. Claus. Free.

Tuesday, Dec. 9

• Kids’ craft: 4 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Ages 6-12 can make an icy sun catcher. New projects Dec. 16 and 23.
• Book discussion: 6:30 p.m., library, 600 W. Main St., Cambridge City. “Marley” by Jon Clinch is prequel to “A Christmas Carol.” Reserve copy: 765-478-3335
• Meeting: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Landrum Bolling Center Room 101, Earlham College, 801 National Road W., Richmond. NAACP Richmond Branch #3066 offers general monthly meeting. Public invited. facebook.com/NAACP3066.

Dec. 9 and 11

• Volunteer opportunity: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Identify and remove invasive species one or both days. visitcope.org

Wednesday, Dec. 10

• Parent support workshop: 10:30 a.m., Dwyer Center, 1417 N. A St., Richmond. Free. 765-962-9043
• Gardening workshop: 11 a.m., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Wayne County Master Gardeners discuss holiday blooming plants. Receive a cactus. Free. mgofwaynecounty@gmail.com
• Health workshop: 1:15 p.m., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond.
• Youth activity: 3-5 p.m., library, 10 W. College, Hagerstown. Savage Worlds Rippers game for grades 7 and older. Also Dec. 17.
• Family program: 4-5 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. All ages can make an ornament while supplies last. Snacks, drinks, music. Free. 765-935-6349
• Kids’ craft: 5:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Ages 8-12 can make felt coasters. Free.

Thursday, Dec. 11

• Mahjong game instruction: 1-3 p.m. senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Also Dec. 18.
• Christmas party: 5-7 p.m., Miller Building, Roberts Park, 2900 Park Road, Connersville. Free admission and carriage rides, Santa pictures, kids’ crafts, live music, carolers. Food for sale. 765-825-5244
• Teen games: 5 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Tabletop games. Free.

Dec. 11-14 and 18-21

• Musical: 7:30 p.m. Thurs/Sat and 2 p.m. Sun, Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. G-rated “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” Thursdays-$15, $10 student/senior. Other shows – $20, $17 student/senior. gorct.org or 765-962-1816

Friday, Dec. 12

• Women’s networking: 8:30 a.m., Forest Ridge, 2800 Forest Ridge Parkway, New Castle. New Castle-Henry County Chamber of Commerce event. Register: 765-529-5210
• Playtime: 9:30-10:30 a.m., library, 10 W. College, Hagerstown. For kids with adult.
• Grocery giveaways: 10 a.m. First Baptist, 709 S. Memorial Drive, New Castle, and Goodrich Park, 701 N. Union St., Winchester. Second Harvest Food Bank. No ID or proof of income needed. curehunger.org
• Holiday party: 1 p.m., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Music by Sweet Sounds of the Starr Valley dulcimer ensemble.
• Pet hike: 4-5 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Dogs must remain on leash. Free; donation welcome. visitcope.org
• Yoga: 4:30-5:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. For all levels. Free.
• Victorian dinner: 6-8 p.m., Quaker Hill Conference Center, 10 Quaker Hill Drive, Richmond. Live music. $80. Reservations: qhcc.org. 765-962-5741

Dec. 12-14

• Musical: 7:30 p.m. Fri/Sat and 2:30 p.m. Sun, Guyer Opera House, 110 W. Main St., Lewisville. “White Christmas-The Radio Show.” $15/adult, $12/student. guyeroperahouse.com 765-524-7858

Saturday, Dec. 13

• Volunteer opportunity: 9 a.m.-noon, 215 N. 12th St., Richmond. Richmond Neighborhood Restoration seeks painting help. All skill levels welcome. Register at forms.gle/EU3Mc44iFpBr1cay9
• Hike: 9 a.m. and noon, Springwood Park trailhead, Waterfall Road, Richmond. Each lasts about 2.5 hours. Bring water. Free. Email bapanensky@richmondindiana.gov to register.
• Festival: 9 a.m., Hueston Woods Lodge, 5201 Lodge Road, College Corner, Ohio. Breakfast with Santa, cookie decorating, scavenger hunt, drive-in movie, tree lighting, hike, ornament making and more. huestonwoodslodge.com or 513-664-3500
• Bazaar: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wilbur Wright Birthplace, 1525 N. 750 E., Hagerstown. Shopping, tree walk, Santa, meals. $10 admission per family; meals from noon-4 p.m. $8 each. RSVP for meal at 765-332-2495. wwbirthplace.com
• Free photos: 10 a.m.-noon, library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Get free professional photo for individual or group. First come, first served.
• Craft workshop: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Whitewater Valley Arts Association, 402 N. Central Ave., Connersville. Beginning basket weaving. $35. Registration: square.link/u/mefu1KXn
• Open house: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., library, 376 S. 15th St., New Castle. Music and dance performances, activities, treats. Hedgehog Hannah animal show at 11 a.m. “Polar Express” movie at 2:30. nchcpl.librarycalendar.com
• Building tour: 11 a.m.-noon, Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. Learn about Tiffany windows and church’s donor. Free. reidcenter.org
• Festival: Noon-4 p.m., Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. Santa, Grinch, craft marketplace, kids’ crafts, refreshments. $10. 765-962-5756
• Taylor Swift party: 1–3 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Music, crafts, bracelet making and themed photo ops invite fans to make the whole place shimmer. Free.
• Food giveaway: 2-7 p.m., LifeSpring South, 501 S. Seventh St., Richmond. 600 food boxes while supplies last, pictures with Santa, hot chocolate, cookie decorating, free meal. Open to community.
• Chili supper: 5-7 p.m., fire station, 5008 E. U.S. 40, Straughn. Santa and cakewalk. Hog and chest freezer raffle at 6 p.m.
• Christmas lights: 6 p.m., Henry County Memorial Park, 260 W. County Road 100 N., New Castle. Drive-thru lights, vendors, sweets and special visitors. Santa’s gift shop open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 765-529-1004
• Fundraiser: 7-10 p.m., Arts Depot, 115 N. Howard St., Union City. Immersive murder mystery features live theater and hors d’oeuvres to benefit Art Association of Randolph County. Ages 21+. $35 through Nov. 28 at artsdepot.org. 765-964-7227
• Holiday concert: 7:30 p.m., Civic Hall, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Richmond Symphony Orchestra performs Christmas carols and seasonal tunes. Adult, $25; college student, $15; grades K-12, free. 765-966-5181
• Public dance: 8-11 p.m., VFW, 219 N. Ohio St., Greenville, Ohio. Open to singles/couples 21+. $9. 937-423-2664

Sunday, Dec. 14

• Holiday concert: 3 p.m., Earlham College’s Goddard Auditorium, 801 National Road W., Richmond. In Carpenter Hall. Richmond Community Orchestra performs Christmas/winter songs. Free; donations welcome.
• Community dinner: 5-8 p.m., Dublin Community Club, 1764 Foundry Road, Cambridge City. Free holiday meal, bingo, prizes and kids’ activities. Free. Donations of store-bought/closed package dessert welcome.

Monday, Dec. 15

• Free groceries: 9:30-11:30 a.m., South 10th Street Park, 100 block South 10th St., Richmond. No ID needed. All welcome. Gleaners giveaway earlier than usual December date. 317-925-0191 ext. 136
• Luncheon: Noon-1 p.m., Olde Richmond Inn, 138 S. Fifth St., Richmond. Whitewater Valley Pro Bono Commission fundraiser featuring Loretta Rush, Indiana Supreme Court chief justice. $25. Reserve at whitewatervalleyprobono.org. 765-983-7353
• Family services: 4**-**5 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Reid Health will be on site, and safe sleep program will be offered. Free. 765-935-6349

Tuesday, Dec. 16

• Youth game: 3:30-5 p.m., library, 10 W. College, Hagerstown. Dungeons & Dragons instruction for grades 5-6. Free.
• Christmas concerts: 4-5 and 6:30-7:30 p.m., Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. Choral and instrumental music and readings. Free.
• Family program: 4-6 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Meet Santa, get a photo. Refreshments while supplies last. Free. 765-935-6349

Wednesday, Dec. 17

• Book discussion: 1 p.m., senior center, Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Heartwarming novel “Christmas by the Book” by Anne Marie Ryan. Reserve copies: 765-478-3335
• Christmas party: 4-6 p.m., Excel Center, 1215 S. J St., Richmond. Craft stations, pictures with Santa and cookies. Free and open to the public. 317-524-3734 or exelcenter.org
• Parent workshop: 5:30-6:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Parents/caregivers can learn about vaping and e-cigarette use and learn how to talk with children. Offered by Tobacco Free Wayne County/Reid Health. Free. 765-969-1486

Thursday, Dec. 18

• Free laundry: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Coin A Matic, 400 S. Fifth St., Richmond. For Wayne Township residents. Last loads go in at 1:30. Load count by household size. 765-973-9343
• Family program: 3-5 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Holiday grab and go kit could include snacks, games and/or crafts. Free while supplies last. 765-935-6349
• Teen games: 5 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Hands-on STEM challenges. Free.
• Tea party: 5:30-7 p.m., Centerville Family Center, 106 E. Main St., Centerville. Library’s celebration of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday includes tea tasting, waltzing instruction, games, snacks, novel giveaway. Regency-inspired attire welcome but not required. Free. 765-855-5223
• Puzzle contest: 5:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Teams of two to four adults race to complete a 500-piece puzzle.

Saturday, Dec. 20

• Toy giveaway: 7 a.m., Whitewater Valley Marine Corps League, 200 S. Ninth St., Richmond. Ages 0-18, bring proof of child birth dates and of residence in Wayne, Fayette, Randolph, Union or Franklin counties or Preble County, Ohio. 765-966-5283
• Santa visit: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., fire station, 200 E. Walnut St., Milton. Santa will tour with fire department through town and stop at station afterward to take pictures and give treats.
• Holiday market: 9 a.m.-noon, Starr Gennett Building, 101 S. First St., Richmond. Vendors offer meats, baked goods, jam, honey and handmade crafts. Free admission.
• Guided walk: 10-11 a.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Explore Jim Cope’s Conifer Trail and his nature legacy. $5. visitcope.org
• Yoga: Noon-1 p.m.., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. For all levels. Free.

Monday, Dec. 22

• Meet reindeer: 6-7 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Learn about survival adaptations of North Pole animals. Live reindeer appears. Free. mrlinfo.org
• Teen event: 6-8 p.m., 4-H fairgrounds, 1885 U.S. 27, Winchester. Pottery painting and dinner for grades 8-12. Free. 765-625-2435

Friday, Dec. 26

• Yoga: 4:30-5:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. For all levels. Free.

Saturday, Dec. 27

• Trivia night: 5-7 p.m., VFW, 213 S. Eighth St., Richmond. Open to the public. Food available.

Wednesday, Dec. 31

• New Year’s Eve party: 7 p.m., 45h 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

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