Community events from Nov. 19 through Dec. 31

Wednesday, Nov. 19

• Free children’s meal: 4-5 or 5:30-6:30 p.m., Dwyer Community Center, 1417 N. A St., Richmond. Parent must accompany child. SNAP card must be shown. Register at 765-488-2928.

Thursday, Nov. 20

• Economics discussion: 7:30-9 a.m., IU East’s Vivian Auditorium, Whitewater Hall, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Panel will predict 2026 economic trends. Free admission and breakfast; register by Nov. 18 at go.iu.edu/8uj1
• Homeschool program: 10-11:30 a.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. $5. Registration required. visitcope.org
• Free laundry: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Coin A Matic, 400 S. Fifth St. Richmond. Last loads go in at 1:30. One load per household member.
• Fundraiser: 6:30 p.m., CSHS cafeteria, 507 Willow Grove Road, Centerville. $15 tickets at forms.gle/VVyrQnBGSwLLFaKR6. Bingo benefits wrestling team. 765-855-3481
• Speaker: 7 p.m., Earlham College’s Carpenter Hall, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Columnist and author David Brooks. Free; no tickets required. Seating is first-come, first-served. earlham.edu/lectures

Nov. 21-23

• Musical, 7 p.m. Fri/Sat, 2 p.m. Sun, McGuire Hall, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Red Devil Players perform "Mean Girls Jr." Cash at door: $10, $5/students. rhs.werrichmond.com

Friday, Nov. 21

• Bird program: 10 a.m., senior center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Learn about attracting birds to backyard feeders and test identification skills. Group will go to Lincoln Square Pancake House in Greenfield afterward for lunch.

Saturday, Nov. 22

• Cheeseball sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Roses and Rainbows, 118 W. Main St., Cambridge City. Psi Iota Xi annual sale.
• Bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., high school, 410 Patriot Blvd., Liberty. Extension Club event.
• Farmers market: 9 a.m.-noon, Starr Gennett Building, 101 S. First St., Richmond. Vendors offer meats, baked goods, jam, honey and handmade crafts.
• Volunteer opportunity: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Identify and remove invasive species. visitcope.org
• Food giveaway: 10 a.m., Second Harvest Food Bank Warehouse, 6621 N. Old Indiana 3, Muncie. Open to all regardless of home county. No IDs, proof of address or income required.
• Turkey giveaway: Noon, New Deliverance Temple, 1403 S. Ninth St., Richmond. While supplies last.
• Holiday fundraiser: 7:30 p.m., Hartley Hills, 201 N. Woodpecker Road, Hagerstown. 1980s Hair Ball. Music by Indy band Roxy and the Strays. Light hors d’oeuvres. Doors open at 6:30. $25 tickets at thenettlecreekplayers.org

Nov. 22-23

• Holiday market: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun., fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. $5. waynecountyfairgrounds.org

Monday, Nov. 24

• Free groceries: 9:30-11:30 a.m., South 10th Street Park, 100 block South 10th St., Richmond. No ID needed. All welcome. 317-925-0191 ext. 136
• Thankful event: 5-6 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. All ages welcome. Pie walk, snacks, crafts while supplies last. Safe sleep program at 4 p.m. Free. 765-935-6349
• Teen program: 6-8 p.m., 4-H fairgrounds, Winchester. Friendsgiving for Randolph County students in grades 8-12. Food, dancing, bounce house and music. Free.

Tuesday, Nov. 25

• Children’s event: 4-4:45 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Dinosaur-themed party with snacks and crafts for ages 6-12. Free.
• Turkey giveaway: 4-5 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, 1425 E. Main St., Richmond. Whole turkey and sides to cook. While supplies last. Giveaway at 3 p.m. for Housing Authority residents only. Photo ID required; one per household; 18+.
• Pop-up market: 4-7 p**.m.,** Starr Gennett Building, 101 S. First St., Richmond. Farmers market vendors offer meats, baked goods, jam, honey and handmade crafts. Free admission.

Wednesday, Nov. 26

• Food giveaway: 10 a.m., First Baptist Church, 709 S. Memorial Drive, New Castle, and 10 a.m. Goodrich Park, 700 N. Union St. Winchester. By Second Harvest Food Bank, while supplies last. No IDs, proof of address or income required. curehunger.org or 765-287-8698

Thursday, Nov. 27

• Community dinner: 2 p.m., fire station, 200 E. Walnut St., Milton. By Milton-Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department. Free Thanksgiving meal while supplies last. Deliveries available if needed, call 765-478-4727 that day.

Friday, Nov. 28

• Hiking: Dawn to dusk, Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville, for Opt Outside Day. Living Building is closed that day but trails are open 365 days. Free.
• Santa arrival: 11 a.m., Richmond Mall, 3801 National Road E.. Richmond. Various hours til Dec. 24. Sensory-sensitive event from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 7. Schedule at shoprichmondmall.com.

Nov. 28-30

• Christmas walk: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri. and Sun., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, downtown, 19060 S. Main St., Metamora. Carolers, Santa and more. Also Dec. 5-7, Dec. 12-14 and 19-21. metamoraindiana.com

Saturday, Nov. 29

• Bazaar: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Forest Hills, 2169 S. 23rd St., Richmond. Crafts, jewelry, home decor, clothes, art. Free admission; event and restaurant open to public. 765-962-2711
• Shop Small Saturday: Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce encourages supporting small businesses throughout the day.
• Festival: 5-9 p.m., downtown Cambridge City. Winter Wonderland includes Santa, carriage rides, s’mores bars, iceless skating rink, kids’ crafts. Parade at 5:30 p.m. Register for parade at 317-442-0409. Free, some activities are paid.
• Children’s event: 6-9 p.m., fire station, 127 W. Maple St., Cambridge City. Zion’s Lutheran offers 25-cent items so kids can shop for friends and family. Gift wrapping available. zionslchurch@gmail.com

Monday, Dec. 1

• Family fun: Noon-5 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Drop in for elf mischief and free snacks/goodies. Also offered Dec. 4, 9, 11 and 17. Free. 765-935-6349

Tuesday, Dec. 2

• Craft workshop: 3 p.m., Preble Arts, 207 E. Main St., Eaton, Ohio. Choose from variety of florals, ribbons and accents to design Christmas wreath. $60 nonmembers. Registration: preblearts.org. 937-456-3999
• Family program: 3:30-4:30 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Cookies and cocoa for all ages while supplies last. Kemba Credit Union will be on site to offer services. Free. 765-935-6349
• Veteran benefits: 5-7 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs and Wayne County Veteran Services Office will share information about many federal/state benefits.
• Awards program: 6 p.m., Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. New Day Kiwanis recognize Citizen of the Year. $15 tickets available by calling 765-914-5403.

Wednesday, Dec. 3

• Craft program: 6-7:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Adults can design and assemble a snow globe. Free; materials included. Register at mrlinfo.org.

Thursday, Dec. 4

• Lecture: 12:30-1:30 p.m., IU East library, Hayes Hall, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Learn how misinformation affects perspectives of crime, immigration. Bring lunch. Free. 973-8311
• Fundraiser: 6-9 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, 1425 E. Main St., Richmond. Salvation Army Christmas Radio-A-Thon features local performers. Free admission; donations welcome. 765-966-7791
• Moon hike: 6:30-7:30 p.m.,**** Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Learn about Long Night Moon and its cultural significance. $5. visitcope.org. 765-855-3188

Friday, Dec. 5

• Family program: Noon-1 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Brain bubbles. St. Joseph will be on site to offer services. Free. 765-935-6349
• Christmas concert: 7 p.m., Zion’s Lutheran, 1151 S. Germantown Road, Pershing. Piano, organ, guest vocalists. Free.
• Parade: 7 p.m., East Main and 10th streets, Richmond. Ends at Elstro Plaza. Storybook Christmas-themed event. Tree lighting, photos with Santa, hot cocoa. Parade applications due Nov. 30. Free admission. mainstreetrichmond.org

Dec. 5-6

• Festival: 3:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., 12:30-8:30 p.m. Sat., downtown Connersville. Tree lighting, craft market, food trucks, bonfires, live music, carriage rides, Santa and more. tourconnersville.org or 765-338-2297

Saturday, Dec. 6

• Pet vaccinations: 8 a.m.-noon, 1353 Abington Pike, Richmond. Vaccines, tests, nail trims and microchips for cats and dogs with no office fee. $25 mini exams if needed for flea medication. animalcarealliance.com or 765-488-2444
• Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Hagerstown Elementary School, 299 N. Sycamore St., Hagerstown. More than 50 vendors.
• Bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Pentecostal Tabernacle, 480 W. Eaton Pike, Richmond. Handcrafted items, gifts, baked goods, lunch.
• Bird hike: 9-10 a.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. All experience levels welcome. Free; donation appreciated.
• Winter market: 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Starr Gennett Building, 101 S. First St., Richmond. Farmers market offers hand-grown, made or produced food and goods. Free admission.
• Dance recital: 10:30 a.m.-noon, Hagerstown Elementary gym, 299 N. Sycamore St., Hagerstown.
• Greenery workshop: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Make wreath/decorations using fresh foliage. $20 in advance. Childcare and kids’ activities $5/each. visitcope.org. 765-855-3188
• Model train display: Noon-4 p.m., Richmond Furniture Gallery, 180 Fort Wayne Ave., Richmond. Richmond Area Railroaders Society. Free admission. RichmondRail@aol.com
• Christmas concert: 3 p.m., First United Methodist, 729 N. Central Ave., Connersville. Richmond Jazz Orchestra. Free.
• Festival: 4-7 p.m., downtown Centerville. Santa and Mrs. Claus, cocoa, parade, decorated caboose at Maplewood Park. mainstreetcenterville.org
• Veterans dinner: 5 p.m., fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Register by Nov. 17. Open to area veterans and one guest. Doors open at 4. 765-914-7367
• 5K run/walk: 5 p.m., Glen Miller Park, 2200 E. Main St., Richmond. Rosemary Weigel Frostbite 5K. Registration from 3-4:30 p.m. Volunteers needed at 2 p.m. All ages. $20/advance, $25 race day. Register at wwn.to/frostbite25.
• Festival: 5:30 p.m., downtown Fountain City. Parade from 600 W. Main to park on U.S. 27. Afterward, Santa visit and kids’ mailbox, ornament station, music, refreshments, dedications for tree and windphone. Free admission. fountaincityforward.org
• Festival: 4-7 p.m., downtown Hagerstown. Hometown Christmas. Visit Santa/Mrs. Claus at Miller Park from 4-6:30 p.m. Kids’ crafts, facepainting, train ride, s’mores, concert, storytime, carriage rides, spaghetti dinner, cocoa. Lighted parade from Washington to Main at 7 p.m. Free.
• Lights display: 6-9 p.m., Glen Miller, 2200 E. Main St., Richmond. Celebration of Lights includes bonfire, Santa visits, wagon rides, live entertainment, kids’ crafts, movie, concessions for sale. Free admission.
• Madrigal dinner: 6 p.m., Imagine Performing Arts, 406 N. Central Ave., Connersville. $40 tickets at ipa.ludus.com. 765-273-3554
• Concert: 7 p.m., Civic Hall, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Cello Voci cello and vocal duo includes "American Idol" and Postmodern Jukebox performer. $45/adult, $37/student. 765-973-3350

Sunday, Dec. 7

• Holiday concert: 3 p.m., Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. Richmond Jazz Orchestra performs. Free.

Tuesday, Dec. 9

• Meeting: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Landrum Bolling Center Room 101, Earlham College, 801 National Road W., Richmond. NAACP Richmond Branch #3066 offers general monthly meeting. Public invited. facebook.com/NAACP3066.

Dec. 9 and 11

• Volunteer opportunity: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Identify and remove invasive species one or both days. visitcope.org

Wednesday, Dec. 10

• Family program: 4-5 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. All ages can make an ornament while supplies last. Snacks, drinks, music. Free. 765-935-6349

Dec. 11-14 and 18-21

• Musical: 7:30 p.m. Thurs/Sat and 2 p.m. Sun, Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. G-rated "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." Thursdays-$15, $10 student/senior. Other shows – $20, $17 student/senior. gorct.org or 765-962-1816

Friday, Dec. 12

• Pet hike: 4-5 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Dogs must remain on leash. Free; donation welcome. visitcope.org
• Victorian dinner: 6-8 p.m., Quaker Hill Conference Center, 10 Quaker Hill Drive, Richmond. $80. Reservations: qhcc.org. 765-962-5741

Saturday, Dec. 13

• Hike: 9 a.m. and noon, Springwood Park trailhead, Waterfall Road, Richmond. Each lasts about 2.5 hours. Bring water. Free. Email bapanensky@richmondindiana.gov to register.
• Festival: 9 a.m., Hueston Woods Lodge, 5201 Lodge Road, College Corner, Ohio. Breakfast with Santa, cookie decorating, scavenger hunt, drive-in movie, tree lighting, hike, ornament making and more. huestonwoodslodge.com or 513-664-3500
• Building tour: 11 a.m.-noon, Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. Learn about Tiffany windows and church’s donor. Free. reidcenter.org
• Food giveaway: 2-7 p.m., LifeSpring South, 501 S. Seventh St., Richmond. 600 food boxes while supplies last, pictures with Santa, hot chocolate, cookie decorating, free meal. Open to community.
• Fundraiser: 7-10 p.m., Arts Depot, 115 N. Howard St., Union City. Immersive murder mystery features live theater and hors d’oeuvres to benefit Art Association of Randolph County. Ages 21+. $35 through Nov. 28 at artsdepot.org. 765-964-7227
• Holiday concert: 7:30 p.m., Civic Hall, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Richmond Symphony Orchestra performs Christmas carols and seasonal tunes. Adult, $25; college student, $15; grades K-12, free. 765-966-5181

Sunday, Dec. 14

• Holiday concert: 3 p.m., Earlham College’s Goddard Auditorium, 801 National Road W., Richmond. In Carpenter Hall. Richmond Community Orchestra performs Christmas/winter songs. Free; donations welcome.
• Community dinner: 5-8 p.m., Dublin Community Club, 1764 Foundry Road, Cambridge City. Free holiday meal, bingo, prizes and kids’ activities. Free. Donations of store-bought/closed package dessert welcome.

Monday, Dec. 15

• Free groceries: 9:30-11:30 a.m., South 10th Street Park, 100 block South 10th St., Richmond. No ID needed. All welcome. Gleaners giveaway earlier than usual December date. 317-925-0191 ext. 136
• Family services: 4**-**5 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Reid Health will be on site, and safe sleep program will be offered. Free. 765-935-6349

Tuesday, Dec. 16

• Christmas concerts: 4-5 and 6:30-7:30 p.m., Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. Choral and instrumental music and readings. Free.
• Family program: 4-6 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Meet Santa, get a photo. Refreshments while supplies last. Free. 765-935-6349

Wednesday, Dec. 17

• Christmas party: 4-6 p.m., Excel Center, 1215 S. J St., Richmond. Craft stations, pictures with Santa and cookies. Free and open to the public. 317-524-3734 or exelcenter.org
• Parent workshop: 5:30-6:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Parents/caregivers can learn about vaping and e-cigarette use and learn how to talk with children. Offered by Tobacco Free Wayne County/Reid Health. Free. 765-969-1486

Thursday, Dec. 18

• **Family program: 3-**5 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Holiday grab and go kit could include snacks, games and/or crafts. Free while supplies last. 765-935-6349

Saturday, Dec. 20

• Holiday market: 9 a.m.-noon, Starr Gennett Building, 101 S. First St., Richmond. Vendors offer meats, baked goods, jam, honey and handmade crafts. Free admission.

Wednesday, Dec. 31

• New Year’s Eve party: 7 p.m., 45h Floor Blues Club, 923 N. E St., Richmond. Breakfast at midnight, favors, music by Charlie’s Pocket. $30/advance, $35/door. Benefits local charities. inconcertrichmond.com. 765-966-5654
• New Year’s Eve party: 8:30 p.m., Moose Lodge #167, 111 S. Eighth St. Richmond. Shiner Band Ages 21+. $20/$25. Advance tickets: 765-962-2997

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