Community events from Sept. 10-30

Sept. 11-13

• Veterans tribute: 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Wayne County Veterans Memorial Park, 7 E. Main St., Richmond. Global War on Terror Traveling Tribute. Concert 5-8 p.m. Friday. Jeep show at 9 a.m. Saturday. Free, donations benefit park.

Thursday, Sept. 11

• Author program: 4 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Learn about Suzanne Woods Fisher’s new National Park Summers series. Watch virtual event at library or remotely. Free. mrlinfo.org
• Family program: 4:30-5:30 p.m., Family Resource Center, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Kindness Rocks event. 765-935-6349
• Teen games: 5-6 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Free.
• Young professionals event: 5:30-7 p.m., Wayne County Area Chamber, 33 S. Seventh St., Richmond. Helping Young Professionals Engage offers free professional head shots for ages 21-40. Register at web.wcareachamber.org/events. 765-962-1511
• College fair: 6-7:30 p.m., Ivy Tech, 2357 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Prospective students of any age can connect with 15 area colleges and universities. Financial aid presentation at 5:30 p.m. Free and open to public. 765-966-2656 or apainter27@ivytech.edu
• Bird hike: 6-7 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. $5 donation appreciated.
• Concert: 6 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Original live music. Free.

Friday, Sept. 12

• Golf outing: 9 a.m., Winding Branch Golf Course, 2290 S. Germantown Road, Cambridge City. Benefits Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce. $300/team. wcareachamber.org
• Kids’ play: 10 a.m., Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Tinkergarten stories, songs and nature activities. Free. 765-962-3745
• Kids’ program: 4-5 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Use library’s Legos to build something.
• Artist reception: 6 p.m., Whitewater Valley Arts Association, 402 Central Ave., Connersville. Mixed-media sculpture, pottery and other art by Scott Russo. Open through Oct. 3. Free. wvartsa.com
• Outdoor concert: 7 p.m., Goodrich Park, 700 N. Union St., Winchester. Remedy Band. Food trucks. Free.

Sept. 12-14

• Festival: 5-11 p.m. Fri., 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat., 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun., Applefest in New Paris, Ohio. Food, rides, live music, vendors. Fireworks Saturday. newparisapplefest.com

Sept. 12-21

• Play: 7 p.m. Fri/Sat, 2 p.m. Sun, Imagine Performing Arts Center, 406 N. Central Ave., Connersville. “We The People” features small town committee tasked with writing patriotic show. Tickets at IPA.Ludus.com. 765-273-3554

Saturday, Sept. 13

• Golf scramble: 8 a.m., Winding Branch Golf Course, 2290 S. Germantown Road, Cambridge City. Benefits transplant patient’s lifelong medical expenses. $250/team. 765-541-1756
• Festival: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 114 E. Pearl St., Greens Fork. Clay Township/Greens Fork Volunteer Fire Department event. Food, bounce house, trucks to explore, games, face painting, volleyball. Auction closes at 1 p.m. Dollhouse burn at 1 p.m. 765-238-5030
• Sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., HELP the Animals, 2101 W. Main St., Richmond. Yard sale. Item donations accepted during shelter hours through Sept. 11. No clothing, shoes or soft furniture.
• Car show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Union School, 8707 W. U.S. 36, Modoc. Spectators free; $10 registration. Vendors. Benefits suicide prevention.  
• Concert and car show: 10 a.m., Fayette County Fairgrounds, Connersville. Car show at 10 a.m. Cornhole tournament and music at 4 p.m. Headliner The Eagles Project at 8 p.m.
• Festival: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Animal Care Alliance, 1353 Abington Pike, Richmond. Photos with wildlife ambassadors or dogs for $5, baked goods, kids’ games, basket raffles, food. Free admission.
• History tour: 11 a.m., Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. See Tiffany windows and learn about building’s donor. Free. 765-966-7618
• Food festival: 1-3 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. One World One Plate offers music, dance and food while supplies last. Free admission and samples.
• Mini book sale: 1-3 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Benefits Friends of MRL.
• Caboose tours: 3-7 p.m., Maplewood Park, Centerville. Wayne County Railroaders event. Free.
• Night golf: 5 p.m., Highland Lake, 1972 Highland Road, Richmond. 4 p.m. registration. $70 for nonmembers. 765-983-7287
• Mystery dinner: 6-10 p.m., Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. Catered three-course dinner, live music by Shiyu Wang. 1920s period attire encouraged. $75. Ticket sales close Sept. 5. 765-962-5756
• Public skating: 6-9 p.m., Dublin Community Club, 1764 Foundry Road, Cambridge City. Opening night for season. $5. 765-541-1022

Sunday, Sept. 14

• Car show: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Food trucks. tickets.thefoat.com/summerscrape/
• Bicentennial celebration: 10:30 a.m., West River Friends Meeting, 10636 Lacy Road, Economy. Visit with former pastors and members and see history displays. 765-993-0835
• Golf tournament: Noon, Elks, Richmond. Benefits Seton Catholic schools. setonschools.org
• Banquet: 2 p.m., Preble County Historical Society, 7693 Swartsel Road. Blue Star gathering for families with active military. 937-787-4256

Monday, Sept. 15

• Family assistance: 4-5 p.m., Family Resource Center, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Reid Health offers information. 765-935-6349
• Genealogy program: 6 p.m., Centerville-Abington Senior Center, 111 S. Second St., Centerville. Offered by Wayne County Genealogical Society.

Tuesday, Sept. 16

• Children’s program: 10 a.m.-noon, Joseph Moore Museum, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Weekly Little Explorers program for preschoolers moves back to Tuesdays. Free. 765-983-1303
• Family assistance: 10-11:30 a.m. Needler’s, 501 National Road W., Richmond. Family Resource Center offers information. 765-935-6349
• Health screening: 3:30-6 p.m., Reid Health, 1100 Reid Parkway, Richmond. Free prostate cancer screening for ages 40 and older. Appointment needed at 765-935-8847.
• Community meeting, 5:30-7 p.m., Earlham College’s Landrum Bolling Center Room 105, 801 National Road W., Richmond. NAACP offers town hall on how immigration enforcement affects everyone. Free.
• Bird hike: 6-7 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. $5 donation appreciated.

Wednesday, Sept. 17

• 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
• Concert: Noon-1 p.m., Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. Andrea Chenoweth Wells and Alaina Saliba, sopranos; Danielle Neal, piano; and Frederick Chatfield, organ. Free.
• Art fair: 5-8 p.m., Depot District, North Eighth and Fort Wayne Avenue, Richmond. RichmondDepotDistrict.com
• Preservation program: 6 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Learn about Richmond Neighborhood Restoration’s current and future renovations.

Thursday, Sept. 18

• Diaper distribution: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Dwyer Community Center, 1417 N. A St., Richmond. Reservations required at 765-488-2928
• Playgroup: 10 a.m.-noon, St. Paul’s Lutheran, 121 S. 18th St., Richmond. Weekly Birth to Five event. Free; no reservations required. 765-966-6080 or mybirthtofive.org
• Family fun: 4-6 p.m., Family Resource Center, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Birthday bash. 765-935-6349
• Teen program: 5 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Basketball escape room. Free.
• Gardening program: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Tips on fall and winter pollinator maintenance and planting. Register at 765-966-0191 ext. 3.
• Fundraiser: 6 p.m., Leland Legacy ballroom, 900 S. A St., Richmond. Ice cream social and show tunes performance benefits RHS choir. $5.
• Spider hike: 6-7 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Family friendly walk. $5.

Sept. 19-21, 26-28

• Youth musical: 7:30 p.m. Fri/Sat and 2 p.m. Sun., Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. “Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.” teaches lessons with tunes. Rated G. Advance: $13; $8 students/65+. gorct.org or 765-962-1816

Sept. 19-21

• Fly-in: Airport, 999 S. Washington St., Hagerstown. Saturday’s events include meals, poker run and bonfire. RVs and camping welcome. Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 373 event. 373.eaachapter.org

Friday, Sept. 19

• History discussion: 6-8 p.m., Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site, 201 U.S. 27 N., Fountain City. Explore context of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” with representative of Harriet Beecher Stowe House. $10. Register at wwn.to/lccutc.
• Dance: 8-11 p.m., Moose Lodge, 111 S. Eighth St., Richmond. Interaction Inc. event for public, 21+. Social time at 6 and discussion at 7. $9. 937-313-7538

Saturday, Sept. 20

• Fundraising walk: 9 a.m., Glen Miller Park golf course, 2514 E. Main St., Richmond. East Central Indiana Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Walk follows 9:45 a.m. ceremony. 317-587-2219 or act.alz.org
• 5K race: 9 a.m., Starr Gennett Building, 101 S. First St., Richmond. Hometown Hustle fundraiser on Cardinal Greenway for Main Street Richmond. 8 a.m. registration. $25 after Sept. 13. mainstreetrichmond.org
• Fundraiser: 9 a.m., East Diamonds, 701 W. Fountain City Pike, Fountain City, Fountain City Recreational Association mushball tournament. 765-977-0566
• Concert: 7:30 p.m., Civic Hall, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Richmond Symphony Orchestra features piano soloist, music by Gershwin, Stravinsky and Adams. $25; $15 college students, free for grades K-12. 765-966-5181

Sept. 20-21

• Festival: 600 W. Main St., Fountain City. Levi Coffin Days honors contributions of Underground Railroad hosts. Food and vendors. Parade 11 a.m. Saturday. Free. 765-993-4564 or fountaincitylionsclub@hotmail.com

Monday, Sept. 22

• Family program: 5-7 p.m., Elstro Plaza, 47 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Superhero-themed activities celebrating books organized by Richmond Community Schools. Kids can dress as superhero. Free.

Tuesday, Sept. 23

• Business program: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., IU East’s Whitewater Hall, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Improve storytelling for better results. Wayne County Chamber event. $35; $25 for members. Register at wcareachamber.org
• Family program: 3:30-4:30 p.m., Family Resource Center, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Fire safety event. 765-935-6349

Sept. 23-24

• Health program: 8-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-4 p.m. either day, Reid Health’s Lingle Hall, 1100 Reid Parkway, Richmond. Training for law enforcement, health workers and court personnel to learn about responding to family violence. Free; register at wwn.to/fvrdavis

Wednesday, Sept. 24

• Young professionals program: 8:30-9:30 a.m., Bethany Theological Seminary, Richmond. Public speaking tips. HYPE Wayne County event. Free; register at wcareachamber.org.
• Poverty program: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, 1425 E. Main St., Richmond. Learn about life on a limited budget during simulation. Free; register at 765-983-4766.
• Parenting workshop: 10:30 a.m., Dwyer Center, 1417 N. A St., Richmond. Free. 765-962-9043
• Job and volunteer fair: 2-6 p.m., Merle Henderson Apartment, 81 S. 14th St., Richmond. Open to the public. 765-208-6145

Thursday, Sept. 25

• Mobile mammograms: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Neighborhood Health Center, 950 N. Market St., Liberty. Financial aid available. Appointments: 859-655-7400
• Veterans fair: 1-4 p.m., Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Hiring event. Health screenings. Governmental, health, education and community resources. Free. 765-238-0007 or brea@dwd.in.gov 
• Fundraising dinner: 6 p.m., Hartley Hills Golf Club, 201 N. Woodpecker Road, Hagerstown. Music and silent auction. Benefits Communities in Schools. Reservations: 765-983-2263 or champton@ciswayneco.org

Friday, Sept. 26

• Family assistance: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., library, 10 W. College St., Hagerstown. Family Resource Center of Wayne County offers information. Free.
• Youth program: 10-11:30 a.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Hike, animal encounter and craft for ages 2-6 and grownup. $5. Register at visitcope.org. 765-855-3188
• Outdoor concert: 7 p.m., Goodrich Park, 700 N. Union St., Winchester. Duke Tumatoe. Food trucks. Free.

Saturday, Sept. 27

• Pet vaccinations: 8 a.m.-noon, Animal Care Alliance, 1353 Abington Pike, Richmond. No office fee charged for shots, nail trims, tests. Mini exams $25 if needed. Prices at animalcarealliance.com. 765-488-2444
• Train show: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Richmond High School, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Buy, sell, trade, see model trains, books and railroad memorabilia. Wayne County Railroaders Association/RHS event. $5; 12/younger free. 765-277-9836
• Volunteer opportunity: 10 a.m.-noon, Starr Neighborhood Park, North 15th and D streets, Richmond. Bags, gloves and some tools available for cleanup. Bring gloves/tools if possible. 765-580-9719
• Nature event: 10 a.m.-noon, Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary, Connersville. Beginner journaling workshop. $30 nonmembers, $5 17/younger. Registration required at mgbsnaturejournaling.eventbrite.com.
• Nature event: Noon-4 p.m., Middlefork Reservoir, 1750 Sylvan Nook Drive, Richmond. Free fishing day, kids’ pumpkin painting and scavenger hunt, bark park activities, guided hikes, food, music. Free admission. 765-983-7275
• Fire truck pull: 4:30 p.m., Achieva Resources, 300 Mendelson Drive, Richmond. Firefighters will compete, kiddie pull for ages 10 and younger. Pet costume contest. Food for sale. Free for spectators. Benefits Special Olympics. 765-732-3636
• Fundraiser: 6 p.m., Starr Gennett Building, 101 S. First St., Richmond. Dueling Pianos International play to benefit Ivy Tech. Casual attire. $100. Register at link.ivytech.edu/keys25. 765-966-2656, ext. 2348

Sunday, Sept. 28

• Cruise-in, 1-4 p.m., Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. Free to see cars; admission charged to enter museum. 765-962-5756

Monday, Sept. 29

• Family event: 1-2 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Safe sleep tips and items. Free.

Tuesday, Sept. 30

• Family event: 1-2 p.m., Family Resource Center of Wayne County, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Bingo and information from Natco Community Empowerment Center. Free.
• Fundraising dinner: 6 p.m., Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County honors reporter/host Lauren Bohlander Kanaan and features Indy 500 winner Tony Kanaan. $75. Reservations due Sept. 24. wwn.to/bgsfd25 or 765-962-6922

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