Community events from March 26 through April 16, 2025

Wednesday, March 26

• Job/volunteer fair: 2-6 p.m., Jerry Geier Apartments, 2001 W. Main St., Richmond. Open to the public. Free.
• Bike ride: 5:30-7 p.m., Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Six tandem bicycles provided for ride on downtown loop.

March 26-30

• Veterans tribute: Preble County Senior Center, 800 E. St. Clair St., Eaton, Ohio. Traveling Vietnam memorial. 937-456-6111 or americasfreedomtribute.org

Thursday, March 27

• Parenting chat: 2 p.m., Wayne County’s Family Resource Center, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Talk about age-appropriate chores over tacos, queso and chips. Children welcome. Free. RSVP: 765-935-6349
• Teen program: 5-6 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Work together to build a simple robot. Designed for ages 12-18. Free.
• Hike: 7:45 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Learn about the secretive world of woodcocks. Flashlight encouraged. $5. 765-855-3188

Friday, March 28

• Movie: 10 a.m., senior center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. "Wonder" starring Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson.
• Yoga: 4:30-5:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Breathing techniques and easy stretches for all levels. Free. 765-966-8291
• Fish fry: 4-7 p.m., St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, 333 W. Maple St., Cambridge City. Knights of Columbus fundraiser for local projects. $12. council1755@indianakofc.org
• Fish fry: 4-7 p.m. Fridays through April 11, Seton Catholic High School, 233 S. Fifth St., Richmond. Fried cod, grilled salmon, fries, mac and cheese, coleslaw, cheese pizza, drinks and dessert. Adults, $12, ages 6-17, $6. 765-962-3902

March 28-29

• Mystery dinners: 6 p.m., Hueston Woods Lodge, 5201 Lodge Road, College Corner, Ohio. $60 plus taxes/fees. Reservations: 513-664-3500

Saturday, March 29

• Dog event: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. 4-H Dog Club offering shows, vendors and food. 765-914-2528
• Craft sale: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, 1425 E. Main St., Richmond, Spring, Easter and vintage items and gifts. Benefits local charity projects. Free admission. 765-962-8543
• Live music: 10 a.m.-noon, farmers market, 101 S. First St., Richmond. Cutcher-Ramsey Guitar Duo. Market opens at 9 a.m. Free.
• Exhibit’s final day: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. "5 Days" by Earlham professor Antonio McAfee. Free. 765-966-0256 or richmondartmuseum.org.
• Opening day: 11 a.m., McBride Stadium, 201 N.W. 13th St., Richmond. Richmond Community Schools and Northwoods League are marking beginning of baseball season with announcement. RHS softball plays South Dearborn and baseball takes on Northeastern. 765-973-3300
• Concert: 7:30 p.m., Civic Hall, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Richmond Symphony Orchestra, IU East Richmond Chorale and Earlham College Choirs perform Fauré’s "Requiem." $25, $10/college student, K-12 free. richmondsymphony.org

Monday, March 31

• Youth program: 4 p.m., library, 600 W. Main St., Cambridge City. Dungeons and Dragons adventures. Designed for ages 9-17. Free.
• Nature program: 6 p.m., library, 600 W. Main St., Cambridge City. Indiana Department of Natural Resources speaker will bring animals to show and take questions. Free. 765-478-3335

Tuesday, April 1

• Children’s activities: 10 a.m.-noon, Joseph Moore Museum of Natural History, Earlham College, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Storytime and exploration designed for ages 0-5. Free. 765-983-1303
• Tech help: 1-3 p.m., senior center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Provided by Morrisson-Reeves Library staff to everyone, regardless of membership status. Free. 765-966-8291.

Wednesday, April 2

• Homeschool program: 10 a.m.-noon, Whitewater Canal State Historic Site, 19073 Main St., Metamora. Learn about canal’s historic documents. Each student takes home quill/ink set. $10/child. Register by March 31 at indianamuseum.org. 765-647-6512
• Parent workshop: 10:30 a.m., Dwyer Center, 1417 N. A St., Richmond. New weekly supportive space for parents to connect and gain tools and materials. Strategies for emotional well-being and finding life balance. Children welcome. Free. 765-962-9043 or amyjo@jacyhouse.org.
• Concert: Noon-1 p.m., Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. Carolyn Ripp, Amanda Moore and Anzu Fujino will perform on organ and piano. Optional tour of interior, including Tiffany windows, offered from 11:30 a.m.-noon. Free. reidcenter.org
• Softball registration: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Wilson Park, 163 N. Milton St. Dublin. Additional signup events until April 19. Western Wayne Girls Softball League offers T-ball ($50) and slow/fast pitch ($60). Sibling discount. 765-541-1867 or WesternWayneGSL@gmail.com

Thursday, April 3

• Business networking: 5-6:30 p.m., Ivy Tech’s Johnson Hall Room 2321, 2357 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Students and community members invited to connect with local employers. 765-966-2656
• Fundraiser: 6-9 p.m., The Skate, 475 Commerce Road, Richmond. Dire Skates recruiting roller derby and skating community for event to benefit family of late member Kellye Tenney. thedireskates@gmail.com or 765-962-3823
• Safety program: 6:30 p.m., Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Fire Chief Jeff Gabbard will discuss fire safety, fire blankets and free smoke detectors and installation in Western Wayne. Fire blanket prizes. CCNeighborhoodCrimeWatch@outlook.com

April 3-6

• Comedy, 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday plus 2 p.m. Sat/Sun, Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. "Laughter on the 23rd Floor" about TV show writers. Advance: $20/adult, $17 students/seniors.

Friday, April 4

• Fundraiser: 7-10 p.m., Forest Hills Country Club, 2169 S. 23rd St., Richmond. Benefit for Animal Care Alliance, which offers low-cost vet services and wildlife rescue. Heavy hors d’oeuvres, live/silent auction, visit from wildlife ambassadors. $75 tickets at animalcarealliance.com or 765-488-2444

Saturday, April 5

• Bulldog show: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., First Bank Expo Hall, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. 5 BRC Global sanctioned shows start at noon. General admission $25, dogs $15, 12/younger free.
• Children’s breakfast: 10:30 a.m.-noon, Eight to the Bar, 931 E. Main St., Richmond. 30+ characters, photo ops, book giveaway, singalongs at Storybook Cafe by Stage One Youth Theatre. Adults, $15; ages 0-12, $20. No tickets at door. 765-962-1816
• Yoga: 11 a.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Gentle class for all experience levels. Free.
• Train display: Noon-4 p.m., Richmond Furniture Gallery, 180 Fort Wayne Ave., Richmond. Richmond Area Railroaders Society.
• Nature walk: 1-2 p.m., Whitewater Canal State Historic Site, 19073 Main St., Metamora. Learn about plants and animals that call canal home. $5. Register by April 4 at indianamuseum.org. 765-647-6512
• Concert: 7:30 p.m., Millett Hall, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Richmond and National Trail among high school steel bands performing with Miami Student and Alumni Steel Band and guest artist Tracy Thornton. $20; student/youth, $10.

April 5-6

• Expo: 10 a.m-4 p.m. both days, First Bank Kuhlman Center, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. More than 75 vendors, food trucks, Easter bunny photos and more. Free admission.

Sunday, April 6

• Children’s event: 2-4:30 p.m., Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Egg dive, photos with animals (bring camera), snacks, take-home crafts, prizes. Register by March 30. $5 for ages 3-12.
• Playground celebration: 2 p.m., Creitz Park, first block South Foote Street, Cambridge City. Ribbon cutting for new equipment.
• Concert: 3-4 p.m., Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. Richmond Jazz Orchestra performs. Free.

Monday, April 7

• Fitness program: 10-11 a.m. Mondays through May 12, senior center, 111 S. Second St., Centerville. Drums Alive helps upper body and heart. Can be done seated. Register at 766-855-5651
• Surplus sale: 4-7 p.m., Earlham College, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Office furniture, storage and commercial kitchen equipment. Follow Earlham Drive past baseball stadium to red pole barns. Items must be removed immediately. paveyja@earlham.edu

Tuesday, April 8

• Author talk: 6 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Release of local author Michael Tyner’s debut novel "Diner" that blends psychological horror, dark fantasy and surrealism.
• Meeting: 6:30-7:30 p.m., NAACP Richmond Branch #3066 offers online discussion of initiatives, projects, events and resources. Public invited. facebook.com/NAACP3066.

Wednesday, April 9

• Homeschool program: 10 a.m.-noon, Levi & Catharine Coffin State Historic Site, 201 U.S. 27 N., Fountain City. Pack a mini wagon, plan route and explore risks/rewards of venturing to Indiana in early 1800s. $8/student. Register at indianamuseum.org. 765-847-1691
• Cancer screening: 1-5 p.m., Reid Health atrium, 1941 Virginia Ave., Connersville. Head/neck exam. Walk-ins welcome for 10-minute visit. Free. 765-983-3092
• Children’s activity: 5-8 p.m. Friends Fellowship, 2030 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Easter treats, crafts and photos with bunny. Free; nonperishable foods requested for pantries. Reservation requested at bit.ly/FFC_EasterBunny. 765-962-6546, ext. 486.

Thursday, April 10

• Cancer screening: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Reid Health’s Lingle Grand Hall, 1100 Reid Parkway, Richmond. Head/neck exam. Walk-ins welcome for 10-minute visit. Free. 765-983-3092
• Hiring fair: 2-4 p.m., First Bank Richmond Expo Hall, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Open to public. Offered by Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce. 765-962-1511
• Concert: 6 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Original music by Kate Wakefield and Anna Marie. Free.

Friday, April 11

• Legislative forum: 8-9 a.m., Indiana University East, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Ask questions of area’s state lawmakers. Free.

April 11-12

• Free swap: library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Drop off gently used items from noon-6 p.m. Friday (no large furniture, large appliances or medical supplies). Take any items from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. harriamp@iue.edu or 765-966-8291

Saturday, April 12

• Easter event: 9 a.m., community center, 117 E. Pearl St., Greens Fork. Pancake breakfast, coloring, egg hunt and bunny visit. Hosted by center, AmVets and Methodist church. Anyone in community welcome. 765-886-9908
• Wildflower hike: 9 a.m., Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary, 3499 S. Bird Sanctuary Road, Connersville. $10; free for 17/younger.
• Town cleanup: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 152 S. Green St., Cambridge City. Dumpster available (no tires, hazardous waste, electronics). Appliances/scrap metal collection. Take yard waste to Riverside Cemetery. Call/text 812-327-7391 to get help hauling or to volunteer. Free; limited to Western Wayne residents.
• Luncheon: 11 a.m., Forest Hills Country Club, 2169 S. 23rd St., Richmond. Meal and art auction benefits Women’s Fund of Wayne County Foundation. $55 tickets at waynecountywomensfund.org. 765-962-1638
• Inside tour: 11 a.m.-noon, Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. Tiffany windows and industrialist’s gift of building. Free. 765-966-7618
• History event: 1 p.m., Gov. Oliver P. Morton House, 313 W. Main St., Centerville. Morton Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the Union 1861-65 will commemorate the house’s renovation with plaque and reception. Open to public. RSVP requested at govopmorton.nsdu@gmail.com.
• Wildflower hike: 1 p.m., Hayes Arboretum Nature Center, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Naturalist led. $5; 12/younger, free. Registration encouraged at hayesarb.org.
• Egg hunt: 2 p.m., Glen Miller Park golf course, 2500 block East Main, Richmond. Ages 10 and younger. Activities and bunny photos. New: Register in advance for time slot at sensory-friendly area at forms.gle/8R2PMqaTTKJFVkjC6. Hunt at 3 p.m. No registration needed for general public. Free. 765-983-7275
• Comedy show: 8 p.m., 4th Floor Blues Club, 923 N. E St., Richmond. Mark Chalifoux’s album "Think Fast" opened at No. 2 on Apple Music. Doors open at 7. $20/advance, $25/at door. InCONCERT fundraiser benefits local charities.

Monday, April 14

• Community awards: 6 p.m., Centerville Senior High School cafetorium, 507 Willow Grove Road, Centerville. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Lions Club will recognize all past winners. Public invited. $12. Reservations required. 765-960-7662
• Concert: 7 p.m., IUE’s Vivian Auditorium in Whitewater Hall, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Faculty tenor Jarrod Davis and pianist Shiyu Wang will perform popular music from musical theater and classical works. Also livestreamed on IU East Music Facebook page. Free.

Tuesday, April 15

• Book discussion: 11 a.m., Two Sisters Books & More, 193 Fort Wayne Ave., Richmond. "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes." Free books available at Morrisson-Reeves Library. 765-966-8291

Wednesday, April 16

• Concert: Noon-1 p.m., Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. Sweet Sounds of Starr Valley dulcimer group. Free. reidcenter.org
• Safety program: 6:30 p.m., Richmond Police Department, municipal building, 50 N. Fifth St., Richmond. During citywide crime watch meeting, tour department. Free.

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