Community events from Jan. 8-31

Thursday, Jan. 8

• Adult game: 1-3:30 p.m., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. New weekly group for Mahjongg. 765-983-7300
• 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 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: 6-7:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Cincinnati cellist Kate Wakefield offers live-looping performance. Free.
• Nature program: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Learn secrets of bird feathers. Family friendly. Free; donations appreciated. visitcope.org
• Square dance: 7 p.m., 500 Indiana 38, Hagerstown. By Nettle Creek Crusaders Square Dance Club. All skill levels welcome, no partner necessary; wear comfortable clothes and bring water. Activities offered for kids too young to dance. Freewill offering.

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
• Food giveaways: 10 a.m., First Baptist Church, 709 S. Memorial Drive, New Castle, and Goodrich Park, 701 N. Union St., Winchester. Second Harvest Food Bank. No ID/proof of income needed. 765-287-8698
• Yoga: 4:30-5:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Traditional Indian meditation. Free; registration encouraged at mrlinfo.org.
• Candlelight tours: 6-7 and 7-8 p.m., Levi and Catharine Coffin House State Historic Site, 201 U.S. 27 N, Fountain City. Ages 8+. $17, $12 child. Register at wwn.to/lccshs or 765-847-1691.
• 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. 10

• Pet vaccines: 8 a.m.-noon, Animal Care Alliance, 1353 Abington Pike, Richmond. Vaccines, tests, flea medicine and mini exams. Cats must be in carriers and dogs on leashes. $20-$35. Prices listed at animalcarealliance.com.
• 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 and children’s activity.
• 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
• Youth program: registration at 1 p.m., Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County, 1717 S. L St., Richmond. Elks Hoop Shoot for area boys and girls ages 8-13. Free. elkssecretary649@gmail.com
• 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
• Public dance: 8-11 p.m., VFW, 219 N. Ohio St., Greenville, Ohio. Doors open at 6 p.m. Singles/couples age 21+ welcome. $9. 937-423-2664

Monday, Jan. 12

• 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. Reid Health staff on site and safe sleep program. 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.
• 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

• Family event: 10-11 a.m., Hayes Arboretum Nature Center, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Seek birds on the trail with naturalist. Bird feeder craft to take home. Suggested ages 3-8. Free; registration preferred at hayesarb.org.
• Tech help: 10-11:30 a.m., senior community center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Offered by Morrisson-Reeves Library. Open to public. 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. 765-886-9908
• 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. Register at 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
• Vaccines: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Indiana Department of Health will offer a variety.
• Tech workshop: 10 a.m.-noon, library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Email basics. Register at mrlinfo.org. 765-966-8291
• Gardening program: 11 a.m., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Purdue Master Gardeners offers tips for all ages planning garden layout. Free; each attendee receives a planning journal. Free. 765-983-7300
• 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. 21. Free; RSVP for free lunch. 765-935-6349
• Pitch-in lunch: 12:15 p.m., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Open to public. Plant-based foods. Share recipes. Free.
• Wellness program: 1:15 p.m., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Goal setting and vision board workshop. Open to the public. Free. 765-983-7300
• 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

• Adult game: 1-3:30 p.m., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. New weekly group for Mahjongg. 765-983-7300
• 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

Saturday, Jan. 17

• Food giveaway: 9-10 a.m., Cambridge City Christian Church, 106 W. Church St., Cambridge City. For residents in Western Wayne school district. Also following Wednesday from 9-10 a.m. and 6-7 p.m. Proof of income needed. 765-478-5123
• Farmer’s market: 9 a.m.-noon, Starr Gennett Building, 101 S. First St., Richmond. Local meat, baked goods, jams, honey, handmade crafts. Live music at 10 a.m. Free admission.
• Fundraiser: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., The Meeting Place, 11 E. Main St. Hagerstown. Individuals/groups can play Mahjong. Competitive or social play. Benefits library. $30. 765-489-5632
• Model train display: Noon-4 p.m., Richmond Furniture Gallery, 180 Fort Wayne Ave., Richmond. Richmond Area Railroaders Society. Free, donation encouraged. RichmondRail@aol.com
• Community discussion: 1-2:30 p.m., Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. Civil rights efforts across generations. Free. 765-847-1691
• Hike: 1-2 p.m., Hayes Arboretum Nature Center, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Naturalist-guided hike. Free; registration is preferred at hayesarb.org. 765-962-3745

Jan. 17-18

• Vendor expo: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Crafts and winter treats. Free admission. 765-935-6291

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
• Martin Luther King Jr. celebration: 6 p.m., Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1108 N. H St., Richmond. Uplifting speakers and an All-City Gospel Choir. 765-966-5152

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.
• Tech support: 1-3 p.m., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Morrisson-Reeves Library offers free help. 765-983-7300
• 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
• Bread giveaway: 4 p.m., Bread Box Food Pantry, 1920 Chester Blvd., Richmond. First giveaway of year. No ID/documentation needed. All welcome.
• 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
• Wellness program: 1:15 p.m., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Discover your life purpose and uniqueness. Open to the public. Free 765-983-7300
• Fitness class: 2:30 p.m., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Drumming class uses movement and beat to boost cardiovascular health, coordination and energy.
• 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

• 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

• 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
• 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
• 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.
• 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.

Wednesday, Jan. 28

• 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
• 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.

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.

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. Local meat, baked goods, jams, honey, handmade crafts. Free admission and kids’ activity.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ice carving competition: 7:30 p.m., Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Professional carvers face off in Meltdown Throwdown. Fireworks afterward. Free admission.

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