Community events from Jan. 28 through Feb. 21

Wednesday, Jan. 28

• 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
• 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, Jan. 31

• Ice festival: Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond, and surrounding areas. Meltdown Winter Ice Festival. Watch ice cream eating contest at 3 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.
• Art workshop: 10 a.m.-noon, Whitewater Valley Arts Association, 402 N. Central Ave., Connersville. Paint greeting cards. $30 includes supplies. Also offered other dates in Feb. RSVP at 765-343-9822 or wvartsa.com
• 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 programs: 1-4 p.m., Joseph Moore Museum, Earlham College, 801 National Road W., Richmond. 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

Tuesday, Feb. 3

• Teen event: 4-5:30 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Pizza and painting. Bring a support person. Free; must RSVP to 765-935-6349.
• Story time, 4 p.m., Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. 6th St., Richmond. Books recognized by the Coretta Scott King Award. Ages 6-12. Free.
• Car enthusiasts: 5 p.m., Little Sheba’s, 175 Fort Wayne Ave., Richmond. Whitewater Valley Corvette Club monthly meeting. 765-914-6455
• Town hall: 5:30-7 p.m., Earlham College’s CoLab in Stanley Hall, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Richmond NAACP leading discussions/Q&A on protecting freedom of speech. Open to the public. Free. 765-935-4018

Wednesday, Feb. 4

• Art workshop: 10 a.m., Whitewater Valley Arts Association, 402 N. Central Ave., Connersville. Rug hooking. Continues Feb. 11 and 18. Also offered Feb. 7, 14 and 21. $300 includes supplies. RSVP at 765-343-9822 or** wvartsa.com**
• 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
• Concert: Noon, Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. Jim McCutcheon, guitar. Building tour before at 11:30 a.m. Free.

Thursday, Feb. 5

• 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.
• 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.

Saturday, Feb. 7

• 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.

Monday, Feb. 9

• 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.

Tuesday, Feb. 10

• 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
• Suicide prevention, 1-3 p.m., Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. 6th St., Richmond. You Matter Suicide Prevention Alliance open meeting. mrlinfo.org

Wednesday, Feb. 11

• 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
• 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
• Live music, 6 p.m., Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. 6th St., Richmond. Cyrus Garretson on banjo. mrlinfo.org.

Friday, Feb. 13

• 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

• 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.
• 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. Tchaikovsky, Saint-Saëns, Dvořák. 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 US-27, Fountain City. Stories from Abraham Lincoln’s life. 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

Wednesday, Feb. 18

• Concert: Noon, Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. “Then Sings My Soul: On Congregational Hymnody.” Free.

Saturday, Feb. 21

• 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 
• 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.

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