Community events from Jan. 21-31

Wednesday, Jan. 21

• 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. 22

• Free laundry: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Coin A Matic, 400 S. Fifth St., Richmond. Last loads go in at 1:30. Load count by household size. 765-973-9343
• Teen challenge: 5 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Science, technology, engineering and math. Mini trebuchet. Free.
• Square dance introduction: 6-9 p.m., 500 Indiana 38, Hagerstown. No experience necessary. Family friendly. Comfortable clothes and water bottle recommended. Activities offered for kids too young to dance. Donation requested.
• 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

• Fraud program: 10 a.m., senior center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Learn how to avoid fraud. Optional lunch after at Chicago’s Pizza. Reservation encouraged at 765-478-4579
• 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
• Open mic: 7 p.m., Imagine Performing Arts, 406 N. Central Ave., Connersville. Musicians, comedians, storytellers, poets, magicians and audience welcome. Free. Reserve performance spot at 765-273-3554
• 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, 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
• 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.
• Workshop: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Whitewater Valley Arts Association, 402 N. Central Ave., Connersville. Beginning crochet. Make a scarf. Continues Jan. 31. $95 includes materials. square.link/u/yFz4vLaE or 765-343-9822
• 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
• Youth games: 4 p.m., library, 600 W. Main St., Cambridge City. Dungeons & Dragons and Nintendo Switch games for ages 9-17. Free.
• 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.
• Tech support: 10-11:30 a.m., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Morrisson-Reeves Library offers free help for public. 765-983-7300
• Kids’ event: 4 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Chocolate Cake Day craft, story and snack. Designed for ages 6-12. Free.
• Book discussion: 6:30 p.m., library, 600 W. Main St., Cambridge City. Historical novel "Becoming Madam Secretary" about Frances Perkins. Free.
• Senior gathering: 6 p.m., First United Methodist, 318 National Road W., Richmond. Senior Adult Ministry offers soup dinner and jokes. Open to all 50 and older regardless of religious affiliation. Free; bringing side dish encouraged. 765-962-4357  

Wednesday, Jan. 28

• Young professionals event: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce, 33 S. Seventh St., Richmond. Learn how to elevate your LinkedIn profile. Free; registration encouraged at wcareachamber.org
• Community resources: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Central United Methodist, 1425 E. Main St., Richmond. Free admission and services offered for those struggling with housing, including meal, hygiene supplies, medical screenings and insurance signups. Volunteers can register at wwn.to/winteroutvol. 765-396-0050
• Book discussion: 1 p.m., senior center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. "The Baker’s Secret" by Stephen Kiernan. Free copies at library. 765-478-3335
• Wellness program: 1:15 p.m., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Tips to reduce stress, restore calm and build daily resilience. Open to the public. Free 765-983-7300
• Skating lessons: 4:30-5:30 and 5:30-6:30 p.m., Dublin Community Club, 1764 Foundry Road, Cambridge City. $10/class. All ages. Register: 765-541-1022
• Business 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.

Friday, Jan. 30

• Movie: 10 a.m., senior center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. "The Help."
• Tech workshop: 1-5 p.m., Ivy Tech, 2357 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Introductory Microsoft Excel course. $145. Register by emailing ewigginton@ivytech.edu.
• Fundraiser: 4-9 p.m., Pizza 3.14, 1200 National Road, Cambridge City. Portion of sales benefits Riggs family with surgery expenses.
• Chili cookoff: 5-7:30 p.m., Eight to the Bar, 931 E. Main St., Richmond. Restaurants pair with nonprofits during Chili for Charity to offer unlimited samples. $15/advance, $25/door. richmondmeltdown.com

Saturday, Jan. 31

• Festival: Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond, and surrounding areas. Meltdown Winter Ice Festival. Watch ice cream eating contest at 4 p.m. Free admission; Family Fun Zone and many other activities free.
• Farmer’s market: 9 a.m.-noon, Starr Gennett Building, 101 S. First St., Richmond. Ice carving on site. Live music at 10 a.m. by Chad Wonsik and Aaron Clay. Free admission and kids’ activities.
• Free hot beverages: 10 a.m.-2 p.m, Hayes Arboretum Nature Center, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Hot chocolate and coffee. Bringing own mug encouraged.
• Costume contest: 11 a.m., Paint The Towne, 411 N. Eighth St., Richmond. "Frozen"-themed event for ages 0-12.
• Open house: Noon-4 p.m., Reid Health Connersville, 2500 Park Road, Connersville. Registration encouraged for guided 90-minute tours at reidhealth.org/buildup
• Carriage rides: Noon-4 p.m., Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Ride through Depot District and downtown. Free.
• 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.
• Nature program: 1-4 p.m., Joseph Moore Museum, Earlham College, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Drop in and learn about ice science through activity stations and crafts. See giant fossil skeletons. Free.
• Ice carving competition: 7:30 p.m., Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Professional carvers face off in Meltdown Throwdown. Fireworks afterward. Free admission.
• Dance: 8-11 p.m., Moose Lodge, 111 S. Eighth St., Richmond. 1990s country music. Open to public. No cover. 765-962-2997

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