This page has information about ongoing community events, workshops, exhibits, resources and related opportunities. The last significant update to this list was on January 17, 2025.

Social

  • Open skate, 6-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Dublin Community Club, 1764 Foundry Road, Cambridge City. $5. Skating lessons on Wednesdays by appointment. 765-541-1022 or dublincommunityclub.com
  • Dances, 8-11 p.m. Fridays, Moose Lodge, 111 S. Eighth St., Richmond. Interaction Inc. offers social time at 6 p.m. and discussions from 7-8. Membership not required. For ages 21+. $9. 765-969-1399
  • Game club, occasional Saturdays, noon-2 p.m., library, 10 W. College St., Hagerstown. American Mahjong. Register at forms.gle/grdznEbCQxtdrFF46. Free. 765-489-5632

Community

  • Neighborhood safety meeting, 6:30 p.m. generally first Thursdays, Western Wayne Senior Center at Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Confirm schedule at CCNeighborhoodCrimeWatch@outlook.com.
  • Housing meeting: 1-2 p.m., second and fourth Saturdays, Grassroots Action Resource Center, 814 E. Main St., Richmond. Discuss housing’ issues in Richmond such as landlord-tenant relations, blight and historic homes. Potluck meal. 765-270-9127

Seniors

  • Transportation, weekdays, Western Wayne Senior Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. $3-$10. To appointments in Cambridge City, Hagerstown, Richmond, Connersville or New Castle. Enter/exit vehicle with minimal assistance. 765-478-4579
  • Technology assistance, 10:30 a.m. Mondays, senior center, 111 S. Second St., Centerville. Get help with cell phones, laptops, and tablets and learn how to send pictures, text or other skills.
  • Interaction, Western Wayne Senior Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Euchre at 1 p.m. Mondays; card/board games at 1 p.m. Tuesdays. 9 a.m. Wednesdays, 765-478-4579 

Kids

  • Preschool program, 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, Joseph Moore Museum, Earlham College, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Nature-themed story, activity and museum exploration. For age 5 and younger and their caregivers. Free. 765-A983-1303
  • Storytime: 11 a.m. Wednesdays, library, 600 W. Main St., Cambridge City. Stories, songs and rhymes for little ones and caregivers. Free.

Nature

  • Indoor farmers market, 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Starr Gennett Building, 1201 S. First St., Richmond. Locally produced food and gifts. Free admission. richmondindiana.gov/resources/farmers-market
  • Nature activities, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Nature Center, restrooms, and auto tour at main gate are available Tuesdays-Saturdays. Free; fee charged for auto tour. 765-962-3745
  • Hikes, on various local trails, open to the public with American Discovery Trail Hiking Club. 765-716-0395
  • Beekeepers meeting: Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Monthly meetings on various topics. Free. 765-962-3745
  • Coffee chats: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Bring mug and enjoy coffee in indoor bird watching room. Free; donations welcome.

Arts and culture

  • Art exhibits, Tom Thomas Gallery and Meijer Artway, Indiana University East’s Whitewater Hall, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. Through Feb. 2, nature photos by Professor Emeritus Rob Tolley. Through April 12, pastel portraits and fragile things by Samantha Haring. Free. east.iu.edu/livelyarts
  • History discussion, usually 7 p.m. first Thursday, Fayette County Historical Museum, 200 W. Fifth St., Connersville. Blue & Gray Civil War Round Table. 765-478-3787
  • Cambridge City Public Library, 600 W. Main St., Cambridge City. Events listed at www.ccitypl.org/programs-services or 765-478-3335.
  • Centerville Library, 126 E. Main St., Centerville. Activities at centervillelibrary.info/news-events/events/ or 765-855-5223.
  • Dublin Public Library, 2249 E. Cumberland St., Dublin. Activities at dublinpl.lib.in.us. 765-478-6206
  • Hagerstown-Jefferson Twp. Library, 10 W. College St., Hagerstown. Games, storytimes and more. Events at hagerstownlibrary.org/calendar/ or 765-489-4632.
  • Creative workshops, Preble Arts, 207 E. Main St., Eaton, Ohio. For all ages. 937-456-3999 or preblearts.org
  • Computer classes, Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Free. Topics include intro to computers and the internet, Microsoft Word and Excel. Register at 765-966-8291. mrlinfo.org
  • Poetry group, 1 p.m. Fridays, Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Casual weekly meeting to read, discuss, write and share poetry. Free.
  • Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Free.
  • Exhibit, Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. “Wayne County’s 1st Responders: Our Hometown Heroes.” $8/adults, discounts available. 765-962-5756
  • Whitewater Valley Arts Association, 402 N. Central Ave., Connersville. Woodcarvers show in January. Free. wvartsa.com or 765-343-9822
  • Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays, 201 U.S. 27 N., Fountain City. Adult, $11; senior, $9; 3-17, $6. Reservations encouraged. 765-847-1691 or IndianaMuseum.org 
  • Aviation museum, Wilbur Wright Birthplace Museum, 1525 N. County Road 750 E., Hagerstown. 765-332-2495 or wilbur@nltc.net.
  • Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. gorct.org or 765-962-1816
  • The Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. Occasional free concerts and ticketed events. 765-966-7618 or reidcenter.org.
  • Proudly Presenting Series, Civic Hall, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Nationally touring shows. 765-973-3350; civichall.com
  • Richmond Symphony Orchestra, Civic Hall, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. richmondsymphony.org
  • Richmond Community Orchestra, often performs at Earlham College’s Carpenter Hall auditorium. rcoindiana.org

Local nonprofits and other community organizations may submit events for consideration by contacting us.