Community events from Oct. 29 through Nov. 15

Wednesday, Oct. 29

• 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.
• Trunk or treat: 6-8 p.m., McBride Stadium, 204 N. W. 13th St., Richmond.
• 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
• Christmas help: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Also 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
• 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; St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 121 S. 18th St., Richmond.

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
• Park cleanup: 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
• Family program: 1-3 p.m., Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Trailer tour, crafts, trails, Nature Center and Nature Playscape activities. All ages welcome. Free.
• Soup meal: 4-7 p.m., fire department, 6629 E. County Road 500 S., New Lisbon. Community Club and fire department event. Freewill offering.
• 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.
• Skating event: 6-9 p.m., Dublin Community Club, 1764 Foundry Road, Cambridge City. Halloween skate. Costume contest. $5.

Monday, Nov. 3

• Family assistance: 3-5 p.m., Family Resource Center, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. A Better Way on site. Babies’ safe sleep tips at 4 p.m. Free. 765-935-6349

Tuesday, Nov. 4

• Kids’ program: 4-4:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Fossil dig for ages 6-12. Free.
• Organization meeting: 5:30 p.m., Gennett Mansion, 1829 E. Main St., Richmond. Nonpartisan League of Women Voters offers tips for all to get involved in local politics.
• Women’s health: 5:30-7 p.m., Northfield Park, 152 Wittenbraker Ave., New Castle. Henry Community Health offers free tests for women ages 21-64 who are uninsured or underinsured. Registration limited. 765-599-3279

Nov. 4, 6

• Christmas help: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 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, Nov. 5

• Concert: Noon-1 p.m., Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. Linda Ward, soprano; Lisa Ginn, piano, Margie and Steve Stoller, soprano and piano. Free.
• 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

• 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

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/adult, students/seniors 65+, $8. gorct.org or 765-962-1816

Saturday, Nov. 8

• Craft show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Roberts Park’s Miller Building, 2900 Park Road, Connersville. Daughters of Isabella event.
• 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

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

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.

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.
• 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

Saturday, Nov. 15

• 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
• 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
• 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  

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