Community events from Feb. 5-26

Thursday, Feb. 5

• Free legal aid: 4-6 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Whitewater Valley Pro Bono offers help with civil matters. First come first served.
• Hike: 4:15 p.m., Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. American Discovery Trail Hiking Club event. Meet at nature center. Participants do not need to be part of the club. Free.
• Teen art: 5-6 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Make a bookmark. Free.
• Author talk: 6 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Children’s author Marie Christmon, a Richmond native, will read "Marissa’s Big Day." Free.
• Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Western Wayne Senior Center at Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Cambridge City Crime Watch gathering. Open to public. CCNeighborhoodCrimeWatch@outlook.com
• Meeting: 6:30 p.m., fire station, 312 W. Main St., Fountain City. Fountain City Forward planning 2026 events/projects. 765-273-3203

Feb. 5-8

• Mystery play: Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. Agatha Christie’s "Murder on the Orient Express." Shows at 7:30 p.m. Thurs-Sat plus 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Advance: $20; students/seniors 65+, $17. 765-962-1816 or gorct.org

Friday, Feb. 6

• Town pride event, all day Friday and Saturday, downtown Centerville. Support local merchants and get a free gift. mainstreetcenterville.org.
• Warehouse sale: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Good News Habitat for Humanity, 1018 S. E St., Richmond. Discounted home decor, furniture and other items.
• Kids’ program: 11 a.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Little Adventures series for ages 2-6 and caregivers. $5. Register at visitcope.org. 765-855-3188
• Trivia contest: 7 p.m., Roscoe’s Coffee Bar & Tap Room, 416 N. 10th St., Richmond. Teams of up to six can compete on local and national Black history. Family friendly and open to the public. Co-organized by Black Legacy Project of Wayne County. Free.
• Roller skating: 6-9 p.m., Dublin Community Club, 1764 Foundry Road, Cambridge City. $5/person. Open to public. Also offered on Saturdays. 765-541-1022
• Dance: 8-11 p.m., Moose Lodge, 111 S. Eighth St., Richmond. Interaction Inc. event open to public. Social time at 6, discussion at 7. $9. 937-313-7538

Saturday, Feb. 7

• Community breakfast: 7:30-10 a.m., senior center, 111 S. Second St., Centerville. Lions Club fundraiser. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, biscuits, gravy, coffee, juice. Adults, $7.50; 12 and younger, $5.
• Pet vaccinations: 8 a.m.-noon, Animal Care Alliance, 1353 Abington Pike, Richmond. Low-cost vaccines, nail trims, tests, mini exams. No appointment needed. Pricing available at animalcarealliance.com.
• Farmer’s market: 9 a.m.-noon, Starr Gennett Building, 101 S. First St., Richmond.
• Nature walk: 9 a.m., Hayes Arboretum’s east entrance, Hayes Arboretum Road and Woodside Drive. Gratitude walk reflecting on past, present and future. Free. 765-962-1636
• Art workshop: 10 a.m., 402 N. Central Ave., Connersville. Stained glass. $35. Reservations: square.link/u/c7kAQa6a
• Art workshop: 10 a.m., Whitewater Valley Arts Association, 402 N. Central Ave., Connersville. Rug hooking. Feb. 7, 14 and 21. $300 includes supplies. RSVP at 765-343-9822.
• Yoga: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. For adults. Free.
• Fundraiser: 6-10:30 p.m., First Bank Kuhlman Center, 861 Salisbury Road N. Richmond Art Museum’s Palette to Palate blends food, live art creation and experiences. Street casual attire is recommended. This year’s theme is “Somewhere in Time.” $100/person. Reserve by Feb. 3 at 765-966-0256 or info@richmondartmuseum.org.

Sunday, Feb. 8

• Pet hike: 9-10 a.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Free; donation welcome.

Monday, Feb. 9

• Health program: 1 p.m., Central United Methodist, 1425 E. Main St., Richmond. Heart health. Free; RSVP for free lunch at 765-983-3000 ext. 4676
• Family services: 4 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Car seat safety, safe sleep and Reid Health information available. Free; RSVP requested for car seat checks/installation at 765-969-2719. Free.
• Kids’ program: 6-7 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Pizza-themed stories, songs, craft and slice of pizza. Free.

Tuesday, Feb. 10

• Family event: 10 a.m., Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Valentine craft and hike to collect gifts from nature. Meet in the Nature Center. Suggested ages 3-8 and caregiver. Free. Registration encouraged at hayesarb.org.
• Tech help: 10-11:30 a.m., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Bring device for assistance. Free for public; registration requested at 765-983-7300.
• Suicide prevention, 1-3 p.m., Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. 6th St., Richmond. You Matter Suicide Prevention Alliance open meeting. mrlinfo.org
• Puzzle event: 3-4:30 p.m., library, 2249 Cumberland St., Dublin. Free.
• Family services: 4 p.m., Boys & Girls Clubs, 1717 S. L St., Richmond. Family Resource Center of Wayne County will be on site. Free. 765-935-6349
• Kids’ craft: 4-4:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Storytime and make a personalized Valentine to celebrate a favorite character. Free.

Wednesday, Feb. 11

• Computer workshop: 10 a.m.-noon, library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Google Sheets. Free; register at mrlinfo.org.
• Storytime: 10:30-11:30 a.m., weekly through April 15, Bibbly Boo Toy & Candy Shoppe, 115 E. Main St., Centerville. Centerville Public Library storytime until 11; free play area until 11:30. For ages 0-5 with caregiver. 765-855-5223
• Parenting program: 11 a.m.-noon, Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Caregiver’s Corner offers free lunch, speakers and connection for those caring for kids 18 and younger. Free. 765-935-6349
• Family event: 5:30 p.m., Girls Inc., 1407 S. Eighth St., Richmond. Any age and gender. Lego building competition. Free. Register at 765-962-2362
• Kids’ craft: 5:30-6:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Make a jute ball lantern. For ages 8-12. Free.
• Valentine’s event: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center,1730 Airport Road, Centerville. "Love Gone Wild" animal mating rituals stories presented by expert for ages 21-plus. Appetizers. $35/individuals or $60/pair at visitcope.org. 765-855-3188

Thursday, Feb. 12

• Family event: 3:30-5 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Valentine party. Kemba credit union also on site. Free. 765-935-6349
• Nature program: 5-6 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Bird walk. Free; donation welcome.
• Teen event: 5-6 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Games for teens. Free.
• Live music, 6 p.m., Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. 6th St., Richmond. Cyrus Garretson on banjo. mrlinfo.org.

Friday, Feb. 13

• Yoga: 4:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Traditional Indian meditation. Free.
• Madrigal dinner: 5 p.m., Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. Valentine-themed Elizabethan feasting and music by local groups. Marketplace of handmade wares before 6 p.m. meal. $75 each at wwn.to/wchmval26 or at the museum.
• Silent film: 7 p.m., Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. Rudolph Valentino romantic film "The Eagle" with organ accompaniment by Jonathan Hampton. $10 tickets. reidcenter.org
• Short play festival: 7-9 p.m., Imagine Performing Arts, 406 N. Central Ave., Connersville. 7 p.m. Fri/Sat and 2 p.m. Sundays. Feb. 13-15 and Feb. 20-22. Eight 10-15 minute plays. Reserve $12 tickets at ipa.ludus.com. 765-273-3554

Saturday, Feb. 14

• Farmer’s market: 9 a.m.-noon, Starr Gennett Building, 101 S. First St., Richmond. Live music by Hoey & Jeans at 10 a.m.
• Train show: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Richmond High School cafeteria, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Wayne County Railroaders. Buy sell, trade, browse. $5/adult; free for 12/younger with adult. 765-277-9836
• Building tour: 11 a.m., Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. See Tiffany windows.
• Craft program: 2-3:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Teens and adults can make a miniature magazine. Free. Materials provided, but bring anything specific desired.
• Valentine’s dance: 6-9 p.m., Fayette Senior Center, 477 Grand Ave., Connersville. Music from 1950s-70s. $10/person. Public welcome. Reservations: 765-827-1511
• Classical music: 7:30 p.m., Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Pkwy, Richmond. Richmond Symphony performs Tchaikovsky, Saint-Saëns, Dvořák. Cello soloist. Adult, $25; college students, $15; grades K-12, free. richmondsymphony.org

Sunday, Feb. 15

• Tennis clinics: 3 p.m., Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Beginner session; intermediate and advanced later that day. Boys and girls in kindergarten and older. Register by Feb. 8. $60/nonmembers. 765-478-5565

Monday, Feb. 16

• Presidents Day event: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Levi and Catharine Coffin House, 201 U.S. 27 N., Fountain City. Stories from Abraham Lincoln’s life. All ages. Tickets $8/adult, $5/youth. Register by Feb. 15. 765-847-1691
• Free dental exams: 2-5 p.m., Meridian Health Services, RHS Door 38, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Ages 1-18. Appointments encouraged. 765-756-5100

Tuesday, Feb. 17

• Puzzle event: 3-4:30 p.m., library, 2249 Cumberland St., Dublin. Free.
• Kids’ crafts: 3:30-4:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Free colorful crafts for ages 6-12.
• Wellness program: 5:30-7:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Sound bath stress relief for adults. Free.
• Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Eastern Indiana Beekeepers Meeting. Open to those curious about honeybees and experienced beekeepers. Free.

Wednesday, Feb. 18

• Career workshop: 10 a.m.-noon, library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Free.
• Concert: Noon, Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. "Then Sings My Soul: On Congregational Hymnody" with Alisa Clapp-Itnyre and friends. Free.

Thursday, Feb. 19

• Teen discussion: 5-6 p.m. library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Discuss popular graphic novels, books. Free.
• Puzzle event: 5:30-7:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Jigsaw puzzle race. Free.

Feb. 20-21

• Rodeo: 7-10 p.m., Preble County Fairgrounds, 722 S. Franklin St., Eaton, Ohio. Bull bash and barrel racing. Live music. Tickets: bit.ly/4srS7Fa

Saturday, Feb. 21

• Nature event: 9 a.m., Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Bring a mug for a warm drink. Naturalist in the nature center’s bird watching room will chat about feathered friends at the feeders. Space limited; register at hayesarb.org
• Plant swap: 9 a.m.-noon, Richmond Farmers Market, 101 S. First St., Richmond. Wayne County Master Gardeners event.
• Nature program: 10-11 a.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Guided wildflower walk. $5.
• Tack sale: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Wayne County 4-H Horse & Pony event. Food truck. $1 admission.
• Expo: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Black Expo offers music, food and vendors. Open to the public. Booths available for rent. Free. 973-699-8730 
• Fitness hike: 1 p.m., Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. One mile dirt trail with different hill types throughout the forest. Meet in the Nature Center. Registration encouraged at hayesarb.org. Free.
• Fundraiser: 4 p.m., fire department, 102 S. Salem St., Boston. Fundraiser for firefighter Chris Johnston who’s fighting cancer. $10/plate for taco bar. Silent auction.
• Fundraiser: 6-10 p.m., Leland Legacy, 900 S. A St., Richmond. Good News Habitat for Humanity’s Hard Hats & High Heels includes dinner, live music, auctions. Must be 21+. Tickets $60 or eight for $400. Reservations requested by Feb. 14. 765-962-5986 or Eventbrite.com.

Sunday, Feb. 22

• Workshop: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Earlham College’s Multicultural Resource Center, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Learn about Alternatives to Violence Program conflict resolution. Registration: avpindiana.org/registration-2/

Feb. 25-26

• Nonprofit workshop: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Gennett Mansion, 1829 E. Main St., Richmond. Two-day IU philanthropy workshop for small nonprofits. $50 registration due Feb. 6. Register at loom.ly/Mw6DZWQ

Thursday, Feb. 26

• Nature program: 7-8 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Wetland walk to search for frogs, salamanders and newts. $5

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