Community events from Oct. 15 through Nov. 1

Wednesday, Oct. 15

• Open house: Noon-5 p.m., PACE Center, 2300 National Road W., Richmond. Learn about all-inclusive elderly care, visit community vendors. reidhealth.org
• Dementia support program: 6-8 p.m., Friends Fellowship, 2030 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Learn about dementia care and community resources. Free book. RSVP was requested by Oct. 9. 765-542-8106

Thursday, Oct. 16

• Diaper distribution: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Dwyer Community Center, 1417 N. A St., Richmond. Reservations: 765-488-2928
• Health fair: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Medicare enrollment help, resources. 765-478-4579
• Food drive: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., FC Tucker, 1050 N. J. St., Richmond. Benefits Circle U. Food trucks on site.
• Fundraiser: 3:30-8 p.m., Texas Roadhouse, 3799 National Road E., Richmond. Show flyer to benefit Girls Inc. 765-939-9100
• Halloween fun: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Hampton Inn & Suites, 455 Commerce Road, Richmond. Games, snacks for individuals with disabilities and their families. Trick-or-treat in safe, accessible environment. Free.
• Book celebration: 5:30 p.m., Maplewood Park, 116 E. Plum St., Centerville. Celebrate "Twilight" 20th anniversary with food, games, prizes. Rescheduled. Free.
• Owl hike: 7-8 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Family friendly. $5. Register at visitcope.org.

Friday, Oct. 17

• Gardening program: 10 a.m., Western Wayne Senior Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Learn how to make fall decorations from master gardeners. RSVP requested at 765-478-4579.
• Youth program: 10 a.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Little Adventures for ages 2-6 and caregivers. $5. Register at visitcope.org.
• Food tasting: 6-9 p.m., Eight to the Bar, 931 E. Main St., Richmond. Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce event offers Flavor of Wayne County. $30 ticket. wcareachamber.org
• Roller skating: 6-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Dublin Community Club, 1764 Foundry Road, Cambridge City. $5. 765-541-1022
• Movie and music: 7-9 p.m., Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. Original "The Phantom of the Opera" with organ accompaniment. $10 tickets at 5401 National Road E., or at reidcenter.org/tickets.

Oct. 17-18 and 24-25

• Haunted museum: 6-9 p.m., Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. Lights on from 6-6:30 p.m. All ages encouraged to wear costumes. $10; ages 0-4 free.

Saturday, Oct. 18

• Community breakfast: 7-9:30 a.m. New accessible location at Williamsburg Nazarene Church, 8503 Pleasant St., Williamsburg. Lions Club offers biscuits/gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, juice, coffee. $8; ages 6-12, $3. Dine-in or carry-out.
• Harvest festival: 9 a.m.-noon, farmers market, Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond. More than 40 vendors and organizations, giveaways and games. Free admission.
• Food pantry: 9-10 a.m., Cambridge City Christian Church, 106 W. Church St., Cambridge City. For Western Wayne residents. Bring proof of income. Clothes closet open 9-10:30 a.m. 765-478-5123
• Hike: 9 a.m. and noon, Springwood Park trailhead, Waterfall Road, Richmond. Each lasts about 2.5 hours. Bring water. Registration encouraged at bpanensky@richmondindiana.gov.
• Sparrow hike: 9-10 a.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. For all ages. Donations appreciated.
• 5K run/walk: 9:30 a.m., Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Monster Mash raises funds for Golay. $30. golaycenter.com or 765-478-5565
• Chicken fry: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., firehouse, 4618 Pottershop Road, Centerville. Benefits Abington Township’s volunteer department.
• Model train display: Noon-4 p.m., Richmond Furniture Gallery, 180 Fort Wayne Ave., Richmond. Richmond Area Railroaders Society. Free admission. RichmondRail@aol.com
• Freedom rally: 2-3:30 p.m., Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Wayne County Indivisible event encouraging "courage over fear."
• Concert: 5 p.m., Mary Scott Park, 105 N.W. Eighth St., Richmond. Several acts perform folk, Americana and other music for all ages. "Love Not Hate" event celebrates U.S. and its culture. Organized by Wayne County Indivisible. Bring seating. Free.
• Halloween event: 7 p.m.-midnight, Starr-Gennett Building, 101 S. First St., Richmond. Richmond Civic Theatre offers costume contest, dance party, food for ages 18+. $45-$75. gorct.org, learn ticket availability at 765-962-8011.
• Fundraiser: 7 p.m., Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Kiwanis offer Big Band concert/dance by Richmond Jazz Orchestra, benefits Riley Hospital for Children. Tickets $30. richmondkiwanis.com/bbsn

Sunday, Oct. 19

• Fundraiser: 10:30 a.m., AMVETS Post 38, 110 E. Pearl St., Greens Fork. $10/driver, $5/passenger to benefit organ transplant patient. Includes meal. Register at 9 a.m. 765-886-5756
• Historic walk: 3:30 p.m., Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. Walk from 12th Street to 10th Street. Free; donation encouraged for Richmond Columbian Properties. 765-969-3828
• Block party: 5-7 p.m., Milton Christian Church, 307 S. Central Ave., Milton. Bounce houses, comedy by Stacy Corwin, live music, free food. All welcome.

Oct. 20-24

• Fall break camp: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Arts/crafts, hiking, games for grades K-5. $115 nonmembers. visitcope.org or 765-855-3188

Monday, Oct. 20

• Halloween event: 5:30-7 p.m., library, 600 W. Main St., Cambridge City. Kids’ crafts, activities, trick-or-treat, snacks. Costumes encouraged. Free.

Tuesday, Oct. 21

• Speaker: Noon, Forest Hills Country Club, 2169 S. 23rd St., Richmond. Woman’s Club of Richmond features meteorologist Matt Standridge at 1 p.m. $20 for lunch/program was due Oct. 13. 765-962-1686
• Open house: 1-3 p.m., Salvation Army, 707 S. A St., Richmond. Meet new Majors Charles and Katie Pinkston who lead social services programs for county. 765-966-7791
• Farmers market: 4-7 p.m., Glen Miller Park pond, 2200 E. Main St., Richmond. Fire-lit pond, activities, vendors, food trucks. Free admission.
• Youth program: 4-4:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. For ages 6-12. Spooky science experiment (bubbling potion). Free.
• Pet hike: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Donations appreciated.

Wednesday, Oct. 22

• Vaccinations: 9 a.m., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond.  765-983-7300
• Playgroup: 10-11 a.m., Boys & Girls Club, 518 Queen St., Pershing. Weekly Birth to Five event. Free; no reservations required. 765-966-6080 or mybirthtofive.org
• Trunk or treat: 6-7 p.m., Forest Park Health Campus, 2401 S. L St., Richmond.

Thursday, Oct. 23

• **Free laundry: **11 a.m.-2 p.m., Coin A Matic, 400 S. Fifth St., Richmond. For Wayne Township residents in need. Last loads go in at 1:30 p.m. One load per person in household. 765-973-9343
• Halloween party: 4:30-6 p.m., Family Resource Center, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. A Better Way also will be on site. Free.
• Fundraiser: 6 p.m., Lincoln High School, 205 E. Parkway Drive, Cambridge City. $5/advance, $10/door. Wrestling-themed Teachermania. 765-478-5916
• Halloween concert: 7 p.m., Hagerstown Jr.-Sr. High School, Baker Road, Hagerstown. HJSHS band. $5; students free.

Friday, Oct. 24

• Health program: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Ivy Tech’s Johnson Hall auditorium, 2357 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Free. Updates on medical and recreational cannabis, how marketing targets youth. Free. Register at eventbrite.com/e/1731960954839
• Movie: 10 a.m., senior center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. "Fried Green Tomatoes." 765-478-4579
• Halloween party: 7-10 p.m., Hartley Hills Golf Club, 201 N. Woodpecker Road, Hagerstown. Games, food, costume contest. Must be 21+. Benefits Good News Habitat for Humanity. $30; six, $150. Tickets: goodnewshabitat.org. 765-962-5986

Saturday, Oct. 25

• Pet vaccinations: 8 a.m.-noon, Animal Care Alliance, 1353 Abington Pike, Richmond. Discounted medication, nail trims, tests. Mini exams $25. Other pricing at animalcarealliance.com. 765-488-2444
• Medicine collections: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., municipal building, 50 N. Fifth St., Richmond; and**** 10 a.m.-2 p.m., town hall, 127 N. Foote St., Cambridge City. Turn in unwanted medicines and sharps. No questions asked. Free.
• Volunteer opportunity: 9 a.m.-noon, 215 N. 12th St., Richmond. Richmond Neighborhood Restoration works on Dulin House. Register at wwn.to/rnrcleanup257
• Bird walk: 9-10 a.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. For all ages. Donations appreciated.
• Trunk or treat: 1-3 p.m., 1052 Gurney Drive, Richmond. Accessible event offered by Sunrise Therapeutic Riding Center. Ponies, games, costume contest. Concessions available. RSVP requested at 765-983-1500.
• Movie night and open house: 2-8 p.m., fire department, 200 E. Walnut St., Milton. Dollhouse burn, extrication demo, food, meet first responders, family movie. Donation encouraged. 765-478-4727
• Trick or treat: 4-5 p.m. sensory friendly, 5-7 p.m. general, Glen Miller Park pond, 2200 E. Main St., Richmond. Games. Free.
• Trick or treat: 5-7 p.m., Wayne County Veterans Memorial Park, 7 E. Main St., Richmond. Donors/volunteers sought. 765-967-0330
• Halloween carnival: 6-8 p.m., Economy Gym, 325 Market St., Economy. Games and prizes for all ages. Masquerade at 7 p.m. Economy Lions Club event. Food sold by Perry Township fire dept. 765-238-1231
• Halloween party: 6:30 p.m., New Boswell, 450 N. 10th St., Richmond. Music by Shiner Live. Costume contest. Benefit for local charities. $20/advance, $25/door. wwn.to/ichb25

Sunday, Oct. 26

• Farm toy show: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Union County 4-H Building, 411 Patriot Blvd., Liberty. Free admission. 765-458-0909
• Author visit: 1-3 p.m., Wayne County Tourism Bureau, 5701 National Road E., Richmond. Author, RHS grad Jennifer Niven signs copies of new book "When We Were Monsters." 765-935-8687
• Concert: 3 p.m., Earlham College’s Carpenter Hall, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Richmond Community Orchestra offers variety of music. Free.
• Trunk or treat: 3-5 p.m., LifeSpring Park, South Seventh and E streets, Richmond. Face painting, balloons, inflatables. Free admission and hot dogs.

Monday, Oct. 27

• Food giveaway: 9:30-11:30 a.m., 100 block South 10th Street, Richmond. New longer time. No ID needed for Gleaners groceries. All welcome, including walkups. 317-925-0191
• Community workshop: 6:30-8 p.m., Bethany Theological Seminary, 615 National Road W., Richmond. Heather DuBois on fostering a trauma-informed community. Free.**** RSVP to parrema@bethanyseminary.edu. 765-983-1825
• Trick or treat: 5-7 p.m., Kiwanis Safety Village of Wayne County, 700 N.W. 13th St., Richmond. Ages 8 and younger. Free.

Tuesday, Oct. 28

• Food safety class: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. plus exam, Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Serv Safe food manager training. $65-$165. Register by Oct. 20 at purdue.edu/servsafe/workshops
• Family assistance: Noon-2 p.m., Family Resource Center, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. A Better Way on site. Free.
• Community meal: 5-7 p.m., dine In or Drive Thru. Menu: Meatloaf, Scallop Potatoes, Green Beans, Roll & Dessert. Economy United Methodist Church event. Free.
• Trunk or treat: 5-7 p.m., Roberts Park, 2900 N. Park Road, Connersville.
• Leaf walk: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Kids can create art. Donations appreciated.
• Community forum: 6-8 p.m., Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. Learn about Morrisson-Reeves Library’s proposed renovation and ask questions. mrlinfo.org/building
• Owl hike: 7-8 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Family friendly. $5. Register at visitcope.org.

Wednesday, Oct. 29

• Health program: 1:15 p.m., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Free.
• Trick-or-treat: 6-7:30 p.m., Leland Legacy, 900 S. A St., Richmond. Use east door. Open to the public.
• Meeting: 7 p.m., First Friends Meeting, 2010 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Presentations on local, national peace and justice issues. Free, potluck dessert. tinyurl.com/mw9kf23d.

Oct. 28-Nov. 13

• Christmas help: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 28 and 30, Nov. 4 and 6, an Nov. 11 and 13, Salvation Army, 707 S. A St., Richmond. Register for gifts for ages 15 and younger. 765-966-7791

Wednesday, Oct. 29

• Trunk or treat: 5-7 p.m., Neighborhood Health Center, 2025 Virginia Ave., Connersville.

Thursday, Oct: 30

• Electronics recycling: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Andrew parking lot, 315 S. Fifth St., Richmond. Small appliances, batteries, computers, microwaves, more. Free; fees for TVs, monitors, large copiers. 765-965-6956
• Trick or treat: 5-7 p.m., downtown and Depot District businesses and Townsend Community Center Inc., 300 N. 10th St., Richmond. Free.
• Festival: 5-6:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Candy and activities. Free.
• Storytelling workshop: 5-7 p.m., IU East’s Whitewater Hall Room 139, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Jeff Huffine offers tips for business and community impact. RSVP by Oct. 27 at wwn.to/storytelling25.

Oct. 30-Nov. 1

• Play: McDaniel Studio Theater, Earlham College, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Horror comedy "Alice in Slasherland." Tickets sold at bookstore or at door. 765-983-1410

Friday, Oct. 31

• Halloween party: 5-6 p.m., fire station, 151 N. Plum St., Hagerstown. Costume contest for all ages. Free cider and doughnuts. Sponsored by American Legion.
• Costume parade and contest: 5:30 p.m., old Central School, U.S. 40, Cambridge City, heads to fire station, 127 W. Maple St. Free.
• Trunk or treat: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Main Street and South Germantown Road, Pershing. Free. 765-478-9052
• Trunk or treat: 6-8 p.m., American Legion, 125 W. Church St., and Cambridge City Christian Church, 106 W. Church St., Cambridge City.

Oct. 31-Nov. 1

• Bazaar: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri/9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat, Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. More than 50 vendors. Cookie walk Saturday. Baked goods and chicken noodle dinner. Free admission/parking.

Oct. 31-Nov. 2

• Car show: 4-9 p.m. Fri., 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun, Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Over 100 vintage vehicles, merchandise, food vendors, silent auction. Benefits kids with special needs. Spectators $5; 12/younger free. 765-993-9913

Nov. 1

• Writing workshop: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Ivy Tech’s Johnson Hall, 2357 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Screenwriting, poetry, creative nonfiction and stand-up comedy for all skill levels. Free admission and lunch. Register by Oct. 24 at tinyurl.com/4hje75kv.
• Volunteer opportunity: 9 a.m.-noon, 215 N. 12th St., Richmond. Richmond Neighborhood Restoration offers block party cleanup. Lunch provided. Register at wwn.to/rnrcleanup257
• Volunteer opportunity: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Wayne County Veterans Memorial Park, 7 E. Main St., Richmond. Cleaning tools provided; bring gloves if desired. bpanensky@richmondindiana.gov

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