Community events from March 5-29, 2025

Thursday, March 6

• Free laundry: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Uptown Laundry, 1017 E. Main St., Richmond. Organized by The Laundry Project. Last loads go in at 1:30. Load count by household size. 765- 914-7070
• Legal aid: 4-6 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Whitewater Valley Pro Bono provides consultations on civil matters for residents of Wayne and surrounding counties. Free. 765-983-7353
• History discussion: 7 p.m., Fayette County Historical Museum, 200 W. Fifth St., Connersville. Blue & Gray Civil War Round Table will hear Steve Hunyadi about Dred Scott case. 765-478-3787

Friday, March 7

• Legislative forum: 8-9 a.m., IU East’s Whitewater Hall lobby, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Hear local state lawmakers describe current session. Free. 765-973-8221
• Self-defense class: 5 p.m., library, 126 E. Main St., Centerville. Meng’s Martial Arts will demonstrate essential actions for women’s self-defense. Free. 765-855-5223
• Fish fry: 4-7 p.m. Fridays through April 11, Seton Catholic High School, 233 S. Fifth St., Richmond. Fried cod, grilled salmon, fries, mac and cheese, coleslaw, cheese pizza, drinks and dessert. Adults, $12, ages 6-17, $6. 765-962-3902

March 7-9

• Children’s performance: 7:30 p.m. Fridays/Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. Stage One Youth Theatre presents "Finding Nemo Jr." Advance: $13, $8/students and 65+. 765-962-1816 or gorct.org

Saturday, March 8

• Coffee chats: 7-9 a.m. and 7-9 p.m., log cabin, 214 E. Main St., Centerville. Sip cider and meet Historic Centerville board members, hear about upcoming events and see historic landmark. MansionHouse1840@gmail.com
• Maple syrup events: Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Three timed learning hikes/breakfast: $10/adults, $8 11/younger. Meal only between 9-11:30 a.m., $8/$5. Registration required. 765-855-3188 or visitcope.org
• Fundraising auction: 9 a.m., Richmond Auction Center, 801 N.W. Second St., Richmond. Kiwanis offer gift certificates and various items to benefit local kids.
• Hike: 10-11:30 a.m., Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary, 3499 S. Bird Sanctuary Road, Connersville. $10/adult, 17/younger free. Register at birdandhikemgbs.eventbrite.com. 765-205-1255
• Building tour: 11 a.m., Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. See historic church and Tiffany windows. Free. reidcenter.org
• Kids’ activity: Noon-4 p.m., Rec Plex, 1920 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Indoor inflatables and food for ages 1-12. $5 for two hours. 765-542-6299
• History program: 2-4:30 p.m., Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site, 201 U.S. 27 N., Fountain City. Women’s History Month program features Frederick Douglass speech. $3. 765-847-1691 or indianamuseum.org
• Skating fundraiser: 5-10 p.m., Dublin Community Club, 1764 Foundry Road, Cambridge City. $20/person for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Prizes for top collectors. Donation forms available in advance. 765-541-1022
• Dinner theater: 6 p.m., Cambridge City Christian Church, 106 W. Church St., Cambridge City. Local cast performs "The Garage Sale of Amazing Items (On U.S. 40)" and "The Day the Internet Died in Cambridge City." Catered meal and childcare. $30/person. Reservations: 765-478-5123
• St. Patrick’s party: 7 p.m., 4th Floor Blues Club, Richmond. Music by Indy dance band Toy Factory at 8 p.m. InCONCERT event for local charities. $20 advance, $25 at door. eventbrite.com/e/inconcert-presents-st-paddys-tailgate-party-tickets-1230691935709
• Singles dance: 8-11 p.m., VFW, 219 N. Ohio St., Greenville, Ohio. Doors open at 6 p.m. Singles/couples 21+ welcome. $9. 937-423-2664

March 8-9

• Maple syrup festival: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. breakfast and noon-4 p.m. program, Hueston Woods State Park, 6301 Park Office Road, College Corner, Ohio. Guided hike with info about maple syrup production. No pets. Meal: Adults, $10; 10/younger, $8. 513-523-6347

Sunday, March 9

• Daylight saving time begins: Set clocks ahead one hour.
• Sports registration: 3-5 p.m., fire station, 127 W. Maple St., Cambridge City. Signups for Cambridge City Youth League for ages 3+. $65. cambridgecityyl.wixsite.com/ccyl
• Concert: 3 p.m., Earlham College’s Carpenter Hall, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Richmond Community Orchestra performs a variety of music. Free. 765-966-2833
• Dog walk: 3 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Guided hike. Donations appreciated. 765-855-3188

Monday, March 10

• Women’s program: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Girls Inc., 1407 S. Eighth St., Richmond. International Women’s Day luncheon for women and allies. RSVPS due Feb. 24 to arader@bluebuff.com.
• Health program: 1 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, 1425 E. Main St., Richmond. Tips for better brain health, warning signs and statistics for Alzheimer’s disease/dementia. Free. Registration: 765-983-3000, ext. 4676.

Tuesday, March 11

• Kids’ activities: 10 a.m., Joseph Moore Museum, Earlham College, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Little Explorers activities designed for preschoolers. Free. jmm.earlham.edu or 765-983-1303
• Free meal: 5-7 p.m., community center, 117 E. Pearl St., Greens Fork. Ham, beans, cornbread, coleslaw, drink and dessert. All welcome. [765-886-5842](tel:(765) 886-5842)
• Meeting: 6:30-7:30 p.m., NAACP Richmond Branch #3066 offers online discussion of initiatives, projects, events and resources. Public invited. facebook.com/NAACP3066.
• Hike: 7 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 4910 Shoemaker Road, Centerville. Salamander walk participants can witness fleeting event. Bring flashlight. $5. 765-855-3188

Wednesday, March 12

• Retired teachers meeting: 11 a.m., Willie & Red’s, 40 E. Main St., Hagerstown. Wayne County’s retired teachers, administrators and school employees welcome.
• Health program: 1:15 p.m., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Free.
• Parenting program: 2 p.m., Wayne County Family Resource Center, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Discussion on age-appropriate chores, protective factors, concrete support, and parental resilience. Children welcome. Free; meal provided. Register at waynecoresources@fireflyin.org or 765-935-6349
• Parenting program: 5-7:30 p.m., fairgrounds, 1885 U.S. 27, Winchester. Topic: "Teens & Toddlers… Am I Right?!" Offered by Firefly Children & Family Alliance and Purdue Extension Randolph County. Free; meal provided. Register at 765-584-2271.
• Donkey basketball: 6:30 p.m., Centerville Senior High School, 507 Willow Grove Road, Centerville. Students, coaches and alumni compete. $8 advance, $10 at door.
• Cheerleading competition: 7 p.m., Lincoln Middle/High School, 205 E. Parkway Drive, Cambridge City. Six Tri-Eastern Conference schools. $5 for age 6+. 317- 439-8128

Thursday, March 13

• Health program: 11:30 a.m., Fayette County Senior Center, 477 N. Grand Ave., Connersville. Tips for better brain health, warning signs and statistics for Alzheimer’s disease/dementia. Free. Registration: 765-983-3000, ext. 4676.
• Education aid: 5-7 p.m., Northeastern High School, Fountain City. All prospective and current students and their families get help on financial paperwork for vocational/tech school or college. Free.
• Mystery dinner: 5:30 p.m., Hartley Hills Country Club, 201 N. Woodpecker Road, Hagerstown. Cambridge City Area Chamber of Commerce offers 1940s themed event and volunteer recognition. $35. Reservations were requested by March 5. cambridgecitychamberofcommerce@gmail.com
• Dinner: 6 p.m., First Bank Kuhlman Center, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Junior Achievement Hall of Fame ceremony honoring Alan Elder, Ernie Mills and Gary Rodefeld. 765-580-1011
• Concert: 6 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Original music by Kate Wakefield, Craig Wynne and Aaron Nell. Free. 765-966-8291
• Hike: 7:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Learn about the secretive world of woodcocks. Flashlight encouraged. $5. 765-855-3188

Friday, March 14

• Yoga: 4:30-5:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Breathing techniques and easy stretches for all levels. Free. 765-966-8291
• Hike: 7-8:40 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Learn about the worm moon. $5. 765-855-3188

Saturday, March 15

• Seed swap: 9 a.m.-noon, 101 S. First St., Richmond. Farmers market event. Those without seeds to share can take some. Live music at 10 a.m. by Chad Wonsik featuring Aaron Clay. Free.
• Bird walk: 9-10:30 a.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Guided hike. Donations appreciated. 765-855-3188
• Parenting program: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Higher Praise Worship Center, 812 Ziegler Road, Connersville. Community baby shower for expecting and new parents includes free pack-and-play, car seat and other items. Offered by Fayette County Health Department and MDWise. 765-825-4013
• Fun run/walk: 11 a.m., Summit Lake State Park, 5993 N. Messick Road, New Castle. Green clothes encouraged for St. Paddy’s Day 5K. Register at 10:30 a.m. Pre-register by March 7. $15/individual or $50 for four. 765-766-5873
• Railroad display: Noon-4 p.m., Richmond Furniture Gallery, 180 Fort Wayne Ave., Richmond. Richmond Area Railroaders Society display. Free.
• Open house: 1-3 p.m., Earlham College’s south campus, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Sunrise therapeutic horse program is offering tours and information about lessons at its new home. sunrisetrc.com
• Food sampling: 6:30 p.m., 500 West Event Center, 500 W. Main St., Hagerstown. Plate to Palate by local chefs benefits Little League. $30/presold ticket. 765-238-0425
• Jazz concert: 7 p.m., high school, 507 Willow Grove Road, Centerville. Three professional artists, Richmond Jazz Orchestra and Centerville and Richmond high school ensembles. Free.

Sunday, March 16

• Soup luncheon: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Dublin Community Club, 1764 Foundry Road, Cambridge City. Freewill donation to benefit Dublin Fire. 765- 478-1266
• Style show: 2 p.m., Congregational Christian Church, 201 S. Washington St., Hagerstown. Hagerstown Thrift Store encourages the public to watch or participate in displaying clothing bought from store. Free. Participants encouraged to register at 765-238-1815.
• Adult skate: 5-8 p.m., Dublin Community Club, 1764 Foundry Road, Cambridge City. $10 includes skate rental; food sold. 765-541-1022

Monday, March 17

• Family party: 3:30 p.m., Wayne County’s Family Resource Center, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with games, prizes, crafts and treats for all ages. Free. RSVP: 765-935-6349
• Weather spotter training: 6-8 p.m., fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Learn about characteristics of severe storms and more. By emergency management agencies for Wayne and Preble counties. Free; register at form.jotform.com/250335583829060
• Pitch-in: 6 p.m., senior center, 111 S. Second St., Centerville. Wayne County Railroaders Association speaking to seniors. Free admission; bring own plate and silverware and a dish to share. 765-855-5651
• Dance performance: 7 p.m., Centerville Senior High School gym, 507 Willow Grove Road, Centerville. Blue Wave color guard offers competition show for community. Free.

Tuesday, March 18

• Basketball competition: 6 p.m., high school, 507 Willow Grove Road, Centerville. Annual students vs. staff game.
• Hike: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Search wetlands for frogs. $5. 765-855-3188

Wednesday, March 19

• Pitch-in: 12:15 p.m., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Share plant-based dish and learn new options for whole foods. Free.
• Concert: Noon, Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. Traditional Celtic music by Nancy Bick Clark and Frank Clark. Free. reidcenter.org
• Bird program: 6-7:15 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. International Crane Foundation presentation on Indiana’s cranes. $5. 765-855-3188

Thursday, March 20

• Farming/conservation program: 8:30 a.m., fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N, Richmond. Agency updates, cost-share programs, weed and nutrient management, insect control, pesticide regulations and more. Free; meal provided if registered by March 14 at 765-373-9542 or raquel.baker@in.nacdnet.net
• Young professionals gatherings: Coffee chat from 8:30-9:30 a.m., Ivy Tech’s Johnson Hall, 2357 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Self-defense class: from 5:30-7 p.m. at police & fire training center, 1740 S. Eighth St., Richmond. For ages 21-40 through Helping Young Professionals Engage program. Free. Reservations: wcareachamber.org
• Teen gathering: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., IU East, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Youth summit offers guidance on teamwork, organizing, networking and planning community improvement projects. Organized by Future Achievers. 765-313-9670
• Free laundry: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Coin A Matic, 400 S. Fifth St., Richmond. Organized by The Laundry Project. Last loads go in at 1:30. Load count by household size. 765-914-7070
• Workshop: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Ivy Tech’s Johnson Hall, 2357 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Artificial intelligence and the workplace. Offered by Eastern Indiana Human Resource Association for public. RSVP by March 11. $30 includes lunch. Register at Eventbrite.com.
• Financial aid help: 5-7 p.m., Ivy Tech’s Johnson Hall lobby, 2357 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Assistance for submitting FAFSA. Bring FSA ID and password, Social Security Number, last year’s taxes and W2s for student/contributors. 765-966-2656 ext. 1219.
• Hike: 7:45 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Learn about the secretive world of woodcocks. Flashlight encouraged. $5. 765-855-3188

Friday, March 21

• Breastfeeding support group: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wayne County’s Family Resource Center, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Free. 765-935-6349
• Women’s workshop: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Girls Inc. of Wayne County, 1407 S. Eighth St., Richmond. Explore the intersection of financial freedom and emotional wellness. Free, including lunch. Reservations: 765-962-2362
• Community baby shower: Noon-1:30 p.m., Wayne County’s Family Resource Center, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Resources, raffles, safe sleep and car seat safety equipment and information for new and expecting parents. Free. RSVP: 765-935-6349

Saturday, March 22

• Kids’ activity: Noon-4 p.m., Rec Plex, 1920 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Indoor inflatables and food for ages 1-12. $5 for two hours. 765-542-6299
• Gala: 5:30 p.m. March 22, First Bank Expo Hall, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Reid Foundation’s Kaleidoscope for cancer prevention/care. $100. reidhealth.org/ball

Sunday, March 23

• Concert: 6:30 p.m., First Church of the Nazarene, 1600 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Tribute Quartet. Free; donation requested.

Monday, March 24

• Food giveaway: 9:30-11 a.m. while supplies last, 10th Street Park, 100 block South 10th Street, Richmond. Gleaners mobile distribution. No ID needed. All welcome. 317-925-0191 ext. 136

Tuesday, March 25

• Family fun: Noon-2 p.m., Wayne County’s Family Resource Center, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Grab-and-go spring break activities including nacho supplies and choice of bubbles, jump rope, chalk or other items while supplies last. Free. 765-935-6349
• Speaker: 6 p.m., First United Methodist, 318 National Road W., Richmond. Bruce Dodds will describe his bike mission trip. Senior Adult Ministry gathering open to those 50-plus regardless of religious affiliation. Free.  765-962-4357

Wednesday, March 26

• Health program: 1:15 p.m., senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Vitamin discussion. Free.
• Job/volunteer fair: 2-6 p.m., Jerry Geier Apartments, 2001 W. Main St., Richmond. Open to the public. Free.

Thursday, March 27

• Parenting chat: 2 p.m., Wayne County’s Family Resource Center, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Talk about age-appropriate chores over tacos, queso and chips. Children welcome. Free. RSVP: 765-935-6349
• Hike: 7:45 p.m., Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. Learn about the secretive world of woodcocks. Flashlight encouraged. $5. 765-855-3188

March 26-30

• Veterans tribute: Preble County Senior Center, 800 E. St. Clair St., Eaton, Ohio. Traveling Vietnam memorial. 937-456-6111 or americasfreedomtribute.org

Friday, March 28

• Yoga: 4:30-5:30 p.m., library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Breathing techniques and easy stretches for all levels. Free. 765-966-8291

Saturday, March 29

• Dog event: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. 4-H Dog Club offering shows, vendors and food. 765-914-2528
• Concert: 7:30 p.m., Civic Hall, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Richmond Symphony Orchestra, IU East Richmond Chorale and Earlham College Choirs perform Fauré’s "Requiem." $25, $10/college student, K-12 free. richmondsymphony.org

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