Community events from Nov. 5-24

Wednesday, Nov. 5

• Volunteer opportunity: 4:30-6:30 p.m., Earlham Equestrian Center, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Tour Sunrise Therapeutic Riding Center. RSVP to mwalters@sunriseinc.org.

Thursday, Nov. 6

• Free laundry: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Uptown, 1017 E. Main St., Richmond. For Wayne Township residents. Last loads go in at 1:30. One load per household member. 765-973-9343
• Christmas help: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 6, and Nov. 11 and 13, Salvation Army, 707 S. A St., Richmond. Register for gifts for ages 15 and younger. 765-966-7791
• Safety talk: 6:30 p.m., Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Insights on fraud and community trends during crime watch meeting. Free. CCNeighborhoodCrimeWatch@outlook.com
• Author talk: 6:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Duane Hodgin, who wrote WWII book, will commemorate 80th anniversary of end of that war. Free.
• History discussion: 7 p.m., Fayette County Historical Museum, 200 W. Fifth St., Connersville. Blue & Gray Civil War Round Table. Discussion of Andrew Johnson’s impeachment. Free. 765-478-3787
• Artist reception: 7 p.m., Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. 127th Annual Exhibition of Indiana and Ohio Artists open through Jan. 10. Free.

Nov. 7-8

• Holiday market: 10 a.m. 6 p.m. Fri/10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat, fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N. Benefits St. Jude. 765-939 1013

Nov. 7-9

• Play: 7:30 p.m. Fri/Sat, 2 p.m. Sun, Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. Stage One Youth Theatre presents “Charlotte’s Web.” Advance, $13, students/seniors 65+, $8. gorct.org or 765-962-1816

Saturday, Nov. 8

• Bird hike: 9-10 a.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. $5. visitcope.org
• Craft show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Roberts Park’s Miller Building, 2900 Park Road, Connersville. Daughters of Isabella event.
• History program: 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m., Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site, 201 U.S. 27 N., Fountain City. Harriett Tubman interpreter tells her story. Tickets by Nov. 7: $8; youth, $6. indianamuseum.org. 765-847-1691
• Parade: Noon, Main Street, downtown Richmond. Salute veterans. Free.
• Pet vaccinations: 1-4 p.m., fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Offered by HELP the Animals. $12/each. First come, first served. 765-962-6811
• Thanksgiving meal: 1-5 p.m., Wilbur Wright Birthplace, 1525 N. 750 E., Hagerstown. $8/meal benefits museum. RSVP at wilbur@nltc.net or 765-332-2495
• Chili dinner: 4-7 p.m., fire station, 151 N. Plum St., Hagerstown. $8 chili meal, $4 hotdog dinner. Veterans eat free. 765-489-6171
• Fundraiser: 5 p.m., Gennett Mansion, 1829 E. Main St., Richmond. Rotary Club event helps with RHS student food insecurity. $45. Tickets: RichmondRotary3419@gmail.com
• Fundraiser: 5:30 p.m., Forest Hills, 2169 S. 23rd St., Richmond. Dancing with the Stars contest benefits Birth to Five. “Smart casual” clothing encouraged. $75 tickets. 765-966-6080
• Candlelight concert: 7 p.m., Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. Four Richmond Symphony Orchestra musicians perform. $30. Tickets at welcome center, 5701 National Road E., and reidcenter.org. 
• Comedy: 8 p.m., 4th Floor Blues Club, 923 N. E St., Richmond. Comedian Josh Sneed. $20/advance, $25/door. InCONCERT event benefits local charities. inconcertrichmond.com
• Public dance: 8-11 p.m., VFW, 219 N. Ohio St., Greenville, Ohio. Singles/couples 21+ welcome. $9. 937-423-2664

Sunday, Nov. 9

• Bazaar: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Dublin Community Club, 1764 Foundry Road, Cambridge City. Crafts, baked goods. 765-541-1022
• Fundraiser: Noon-2 p.m., LHS cafeteria, 205 E. Parkway Drive, Cambridge City. Benefits Western Wayne Elementary PTO. Pork chop, potatoes, green beans, dessert. $15/ticket. RSVP at forms.gle/z1AKwSSp4FLohN1SA
• Thanksgiving meal: 1 p.m., St. Elizabeth of Hungary, 333 W. Maple St., Cambridge City. Terry Cox Memorial Holiday Dinner for anyone 55 or older. To-go orders available upon request. Free. Reservations due Nov. 5 at 765-478-4579 or wwseniorcenter@comcast.net
• Interfaith meal: 3-5 p.m., First Friends Meeting, 2010 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Songs and sharing about various faith traditions, followed by provided meal. Free.

Monday, Nov. 10

• Concert: 5:30 p.m., Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. Community Choristers youth group will sing songs focused on animals and animal welfare. Free.

Tuesday, Nov. 11

• Veterans Day program: Northeastern High School, 7295 N. U.S. 27, Fountain City. Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. for veterans/families; 9 a.m. program. Enter Door 18.
• Kids’ craft: 4-4:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Ages 6-12 can design a dinosaur. Free.
• Community meal: 5-7 p.m., community center, 117 E. Pearl St., Greens Fork. Pork loin, scalloped potatoes, green beans, roll. Sponsored by Methodist church. Free. 765-886-9908
• Meeting: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Earlham College, 801 National Road W., Richmond. NAACP Branch #3066 will discuss community improvement initiatives. 765-935-4018

Wednesday, Nov. 12

• Gardening program: 11 a.m.-noon, senior center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Wayne County Master Gardeners offer succulent terrarium workshop. Free; registration required at 765-983-7300.
• Health program: 5-7 p.m., Reid Health, 1100 Reid Parkway, Richmond. Food samples and Q&A with experts about diabetes prevention/management. Free; RSVP required at 765-983-7961.
• Kids’ craft: 5:30-6:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Ages 9-12 can make a dinosaur with polymer clay. Free.
• Thanksgiving dinner: 6 p.m., Lincoln Middle/High School, 205 E. Parkway Drive, Cambridge City. Free for Western Wayne residents. RSVP at wwn.to/wwsctd25
• Concert: 6:30 p.m., Church at the Meadows, 3430 Backmeyer Road, Richmond. Music, hopeful messages, prayer and reflection for people of Ukraine. Donations accepted. 765-962-7738
• Home/yard winterization: 6–7 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Practical tips for saving indoors and creating valuable habitats outdoors. $5. visitcope.org

Thursday, Nov. 13

• Family cooking: 1-2 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Free. Receive slow cooker with ingredients at Food is Art program. Limited spots; RSVP at 765-935-6349.
• Art show: 4-7:30 p.m., Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Ladysmiths Terri Logan, Ali Rivera and Bailey Mosey Hoffman.
• Owl hike: 7:30-8:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. $5. visitcope.org

Friday, Nov. 14

• Family resources: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., library, 10 W. College St., Hagerstown. Family Resource Center of Wayne County will be on site. Free. 765-935-6349

Saturday, Nov. 15

• Family activity: 11 a.m.-noon, library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Build dinosaur with straws and marshmallows. Free.
• Model train display: Noon-4 p.m., Richmond Furniture Gallery, 180 Fort Wayne Ave., Richmond. Richmond Area Railroaders Society. Free admission. RichmondRail@aol.com
• Fundraiser: 1 p.m., Richmond 40 Bowl, 75 S. 37th St., Richmond. $45/person or $180/team. Benefits Townsend Community Center Inc. Registration: dec224@aol.com. 765-488-2042
• Tea party: 1 p.m., Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. Mad Hatter’s Doll Tea Party. $10 adults, $5 kids. Bring favorite doll or stuffed animal. Crafts and snacks.
• Fundraiser: 1 p.m., high school, 507 Willow Grove Road, Centerville. Pat Bowers 7K Turkey Chase. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. $21 advance/$25 day of. wwn.to/pbtc25
• Dinner: 4-7 p.m., Station 1, 414 S. Morton Ave., Centerville. Fire/Rescue Auxiliary offers chicken and noodles, sides, dessert. Freewill donation, while supplies last. Carry out, dine in, some delivery available. 765-855-3889
• Concert: 7:30 p.m., Civic Hall, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond, Richmond Symphony Orchestra offers music by Coleridge-Taylor, Brahms and Nielson. Adult, $25; college students, $15; grades K-12, free. 765-966-5181  

Sunday, Nov. 16

• Staged play reading: 2-4 p.m., Bethany Theological Seminary, 615 National Road W., Richmond. New play, “Sufficient Grace,” by Richmond’s Jonathan Graham. Three strangers yearn for personal connection. Free.
• Gratitude walk: 3-4 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Gentle guided event. $5. visitcope.org

Monday, Nov. 17

• Family resources: 4-5 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Reid Health will be on site. Free. 765-935-6349
• Food preservation workshop: 5-6:30 p.m. Dwyer Center, 1417 N. A St., Richmond. Dehydration and drying. Limited to 12 participants; registration due Nov. 10 at cvent.me/ROL8dE. $35. 765-825-8502
• Family program: 6-6:45 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Ages 2-12 can bring stuffed animal for themed story time and optional overnight adventure. Free.

Tuesday, Nov. 18

• Free Thanksgiving fixings: 2-4 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Side dish grab and go. Free while supplies last. 765-935-6349

Wednesday, Nov. 19

• Concert: Noon-1 p.m., Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. Organist Joe Backmeyer. Free.

Thursday, Nov. 20

• Economics discussion: 7:30-9 a.m., IU East’s Vivian Auditorium, Whitewater Hall, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Panel will identify 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. Bulldog Bingo. $15 tickets at forms.gle/VVyrQnBGSwLLFaKR6. Benefits wrestling team. 765-855-3481
• Speaker: 7 p.m., Earlham College’s Carpenter Hall, 801 National Road W., Richmond. New York Times columnist and author David Brooks will address “Society in Focus.” Free; no tickets required. Seating is first-come, first-served.

Saturday, Nov. 22

• Volunteer opportunity: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Identify and remove invasive species. visitcope.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. Free. 765-935-6349

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