Community events from Oct. 22 through Nov. 1

Wednesday, Oct. 22

• 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
• Family festival: 5:30-8 p.m., Central Christian Church, 4511 National Road W., Richmond. Trunk-or-treat until 7 p.m. Bingo (kids at 7, adults at 7:30). Corn hole, spike ball, pickleball, basketball. Free admission and snacks for community. 765-935-1745
• Roller skating: 6-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Dublin Community Club, 1764 Foundry Road, Cambridge City. $5. 765-541-1022
• 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 tickets at goodnewshabitat.org. 765-962-5986

Oct. 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; 4 & under free.

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.
• Seed collection: 10 a.m.-noon, Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Collect native seeds to take home. Free. Register at wwn.to/haseeds25.
• 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. Volunteers needed. Free. 765-983-7275
• 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
• Fish fry: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., firehouse, 5448 W. County Road 700 N., Bentonville. Adults, $15; $10 10/younger.
• 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.
• History walk: 3:30 p.m., William G. Scott House, 204 N. 10th St., Richmond. Explore Starr Historic District. Free; donations appreciated for Richmond Columbian Properties. Rescheduled from Oct. 19. 765-969-3828

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., 306 N. Market St., Economy. 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
• Senior gathering: 6 p.m., First United Methodist, 318 National Road W., Richmond. Open to all 50-plus regardless of religious affiliation. Program on rescued turtle. Bring food/dessert to share. 765-962-4357
• Owl hike: 7-8 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Family friendly. $5. Register at visitcope.org.

Oct. 28-Nov. 13

• Christmas help: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 28 and 30, Nov. 4 and 6, and 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

• 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
• Health program: 1:15 p.m., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Free.
• Trunk or treat: 5-7 p.m., Neighborhood Health Center, 2025 Virginia Ave., Connersville.
• Neighborhood meeting: 6-7 p.m., Vaile Elementary, 300 S. 14th St., Richmond. Richmond police will offer safety updates, recent initiatives and community involvement. 765-983-7247
• 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.

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: 7:30 p.m., 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

• Exhibit’s final day: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Whitewater Valley Arts Association, 402 Central Ave., Connersville. Art by Hector Perez. Free. 7665-343-9822
• 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 disabilities. Spectators $5; 12/younger free. 765-993-9913

Saturday, Nov. 1

• Community breakfast: 7:30-10 a.m., senior center, 111 S. Second St., Centerville. Lions Club event. Adult, $7.50; 12/younger, $5. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, biscuits/gravy, juice. Bring cans for food drive.
• 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
• Food drive/medicine collection: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., police department, 5247 U.S. 40 W., Centerville. Bring nonperishable foods and unwanted medicines. Firefighters will accept money for food at Main/Morton intersection.
• Model train display: Noon-4 p.m., Richmond Furniture Gallery, 180 Fort Wayne Ave., Richmond. Richmond Area Railroaders Society. Free admission. RichmondRail@aol.com
• Masquerade ball: 5:30-9:30 p.m., The Venue on 5th, 134 E. Fifth St., Connersville. Dinner, silent auction. Benefits Whitewater Valley Arts Association. $50 in advance at Allen Antiquities and Curiosities, 124 W. Main St., Cambridge City, or wwn.to/wvaaball25

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