Explore - Fall 2011

•From farmers’ marketsto music festivals,find it all inside

and discover the Whitewater Valley

Fall 2011 EditionAnAdvertising Supplement to the Palladium-Item

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Whether you’re just visiting for a day or have lived in eastern Indiana or western Ohio yourwhole life, there are still plenty of hidden gems to explore.

The area is rich with cultural and natural resources, along with creative event planners whooffer fun and educational programs at various locations, many for free or very little cost.

Be a tourist in your hometown. Take a look through these lists of events and ideas for get-ting out in nature. Visit places you’ve never seen or haven’t been to recently. Step away from thecomputer, TV or video games and try something new.

Don’t forget to consult the daily Palladium-Item and online calendar at www.pal-item.comfor more event listings throughout the year.

If you’d like your group’s event included in the P-I calendars or future editions of Explore,please post it to the calendar at pal-item.com. Or send it to [email protected] or 1175 N.A St., Richmond, IN 47374. Listings run free of charge as space permits. Make sure to includethe time and date, location, cost, a contact name, phone number and/or Web site and any otherhelpful information for your neighbors as they plan their schedules.

For more information about Explore, call Millicent Martin at (765) 973-4468 in the news-room or Sharon Brandley in advertising at (765) 973-4442.

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On the Cover: Animal Scuplture in Glen Miller Park, Mural on US 38 in Greens Fork, IN,

Gorge Suspension Bridge, Bicycle Sculpture – Cardinal Greenway Trail

Cover photos by David Davis. Palladium-Item file photos inside by Steve Koger and Joshua Smith.

Ongoing Events

Laptop giveaway,Through Sept. 30, Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N.Sixth St., Richmond. Summit Computer Systems has partnered with

Morrisson-Reeves Library to reward loyal library cardholders. One luckywinner will win a laptop computer by using a MRL library card in themonth of September. Just use your Morrisson-Reeves Library card, signup for a library card, use a library computer, or attend a library programand show your card. One entry per day.

AnnualTheme Show,Through Sept. 30, Preble County Fine ArtsCenter, 601 Hillcrest Drive, Eaton, Ohio. Information: (937) 456-

3999 or www.takepartinart.net

Farm Scene Investigation CornMaze,Through Oct. 31, Today’sHarvest, 5859 Ohio 320, New Paris. The Corn Maze is open

weekends through Oct. 31. Hours are 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday andSaturday and noon-8 p.m. Sunday. Other days, the maze is open byappointment. Tickets: $7 per adult; $5 per child age 5-11, and childrenages 4 and under are free. Information: (937) 877-6030 or www.todaysharvestfarm.com. Part of the proceeds from the maze go toChildren’s Medical Center of Dayton. This year, visitors can navigatethe 9 miles of zany farm animals maze and see if they can crack the cluesthrough 18 checkpoints. Along with the corn and soybean mazes, visitorscan play corn hole, putt-putt golf, or life-size checkers or launch the CornCannon. Rope maze and duck races offered for kids. Live music eachweekend.

Tuesday RoundTable,West Richmond Friends Meeting, 609W.Main St., Richmond. Every Tuesday during the school year, a group

of adults who want to keep learning gather for TheTuesday RoundTable,which was formed in 1979 as the Richmond Adult School. The first class,from 9-10 a.m., focuses on current events. The second class meets from10:30-11:30 and studies short stories and poetry. Coffee, snacks andfellowship from 10-10:30. No registration needed. Free. (765) 965-9847.

“Suginami,” 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sept. 26 to Oct. 28, Earlham CollegeLeeds Gallery, 801 National RoadW., Richmond. Art exhibit by

James Luckett.

Friday Night Gospel Sing, 7 p.m. Fridays through Nov. 25, GoMinistries International, 5125 U.S. 40, New Paris. Performers will

be: Sept. 30, Hoosier Harmony Quartet; Oct. 7, Common Ground(Bluegrass); Oct. 14, Christian Cavaliers Quartet; Oct. 21, Denny &Marie Riddell & Family; Oct. 28, Beyond the Ashes (Full-time nationalgroup); Nov. 4, Victors Quartet; Nov. 11, Open; Nov. 18, WeaverBeliever Survival Revival (Bluegrass); Nov. 25, The Proffitts. Info: (937)437-0092.

Fuzzy’s Freakshow,Williamsburg Community Center, Williamsburg,Ind. Newly decorated haunted rooms. Open Fridays-Saturdays from

Sept. 30-Oct. 29 plus Oct. 31. Ticket sales from 7:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m.Cost: $8 for adults, $4 for ages 10 and younger. Benefits the communitycenter. www.fuzzysfreakshow.com.

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Exhibit: “Emma Lazarus: Voice of Liberty, Voice of Conscience”,Through Oct. 14, Indiana University East, 2325 Chester Blvd.,

Richmond. Exhibit traces Lazarus’ life, intellectual development, workand lasting influence. Lazarus was a poet, critic, advocate for the poor,early feminist and champion of immigrants and refugees. Words of herpoem are engraved on a plaque in the Statue of Liberty Museum. Exhibitopen 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays. (765)973-8470.

Richmond’s Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 25,900 block North E Street and 7 a.m.-noon Saturdays through Oct.

22, North Seventh and A streets, Richmond.

Yoga Class for Kids, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Oct. 1, Nov. 5 and Dec. 3,Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Limited to 10

children, ages 6-12. Register at the Children’s Desk or online by visitinghttp://www.mrlinfo.org.

Embroidery Club, 2-4 p.m., Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4, Nancy’s Fancy’sSewing Corner, 1446 N.W. Fifth St., Richmond. Enjoy seeing new

products, learn new embroidery techniques, bring show and tell, haverefreshments, and maybe win a door prize. We also meet the thirdSaturday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon with the same programrepeated.

Jazz & Roots Music Concerts, 3-6 p.m., Oct. 2, 9, 23 and 6-9 p.m.,Sept. 29, Oct. 13, Nov. 3, Gennett Mansion, 1829 E. Main St.,

Richmond. Cost is $10. BYOB. Light menu available. Performers are:Sept. 29, Moment’s Notice; Oct. 2, Patchwork with Rick Garrett andHolly Smith; Oct. 9, Ann and Phil Case; Oct. 13, Dean Phelps; Oct. 23,Pilgrims of theWild; Nov. 3, Brian Pitzer. Info: (765) 935-0055.

Live bluegrass gospel music, 6-8 p.m., Oct. 4, Nov. 1 and Dec. 6,William G. Scott House (formerly Knights of Columbus Hall), 204

N. 10th St., Richmond. Hosted by MaeWagers. Free. Performers: Oct.4, Russell Vanwinkle & Friends; Nov. 1, Earl Wiseman and KentuckyExpress; Dec. 6, Christmas party and pitch-in supper. Info: (765) 935-3476.

Sustainable Living Demo HomeTours, 4 p.m., Oct. 19, Nov. 16,Dec. 21, 1792 Airport Road, Centerville. Visit an Indiana farmhouse

being transformed into a sustainable home. Tours highlight a large varietyand scope of ideas and changes for those interested in decreasing theirconsumption of natural resources.

113th Annual Exhibition of Richmond and Area Artists,Nov. 3-Dec. 14, Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Pkwy,

Richmond. This competition is open to all artists, 18 years of age andover, who presently or have previously lived within a 100-mile radius ofRichmond, Indiana. Works must be original and current (produced withinthe last two years.) Museum hours: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and1-4 p.m. Sundays. Information: www.richmondartmuseum.org

September

Pitch-in and dance, 5:30 p.m., Sept. 26, Richmond Senior Center,1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Pitch-in at 5:30 p.m. with hot dogs,

table service and drinks provided. Bring a side dish to share. Dancefeaturing music byThe Impossibles starts at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $5 perperson. Western clothes encouraged.

Parish Mission 2011, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Sept. 26-28, Holy FamilyCatholic Church, 815W. Main St., Richmond. Theme is Knock-

Seek-Find. Speaker is Father Jim Farrell, priest of the Archdiocese ofIndianapolis. (765) 993-0672.

Live MusicThursdays, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 29, Smiley’s Pub & BeerGarden, 39 N. Eighth St., Richmond. Featuring Garcia & Scott.

No cover charge. Dinner theater, Sept. 30, Oct. 2, 4th Floor Blues Club,923 N. E. St, Richmond. Presented by Richmond Family YMCA andRichmond Civic Theatre. The Oct. 2 show will be a matinee for children.Tickets: (765) 966-5654.

Blessing Generations, 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m., Sept. 30, Gateway VineyardChurch, 3361 Ind. 227 North, Richmond. (765) 966-6016.

Night Hike, 8:30 p.m.-10 p.m., Sept. 30, Cope EnvironmentalCenter, 4910 Shoemaker Road, Centerville. Cope Environmental

Center joins with Hayes Arboretum for this series of monthly night hikes.Free for CEC and Arboretum members. Everyone else: $3/person. (765)855-3188

October

Just Between Friends Consignment Sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 1,10 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 2, Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury

Road N., Richmond. Children’s and maternity consignment sale.Information: (765) 576-0042 or www.jbfsale.com/richmond. Admissionis $2 first-day admission.

Fourth Street Arts and Crafts Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 1-2, betweenSouth A and E streets, Richmond. Food, crafts and other items for

sale. Benefits Senior Opportunities Services. (765) 962-1010.


Fall Gathering plus auction, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 1-2, Preble CountyHistorical Society, 7693 Swartsel Rd, Eaton. Artisans, music and

living history interpreters. Auction of antiques, gift baskets, getawaypackages, event tickets and more at 11:01 a.m. Saturday only (itemsmay be donated or consigned.) Demonstrations, food, kids’ activitiesand more. Admission will be free on Saturday. Sunday admission: $5 foradults, free for kids 17 and younger and PCHS members. (937) 787-4256 or www.pchs.preblecounty.com.

October Fest, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 1, YMI Club, 320 S. Fifth St.,Richmond. Homemade cabbage balls, German potato salad, brats,

hot dogs, wimpys, vegetable soup and dessert. Tickets available at thedoor.

Tales from the Departed, 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 1, Earlham Cemetery,1101 National RoadW., Richmond. Family friendly walking tour

organized byWayne County Historical Museum. Featuring re-enactorsportraying prominent citizens of Richmond and the United States whoare buried at the cemetery. $10/car.

4th Floor Blues Club Annual Comedy Night, Oct. 5, 4th FloorBlues Club, 923 N. E. St, Richmond. Richmond Family YMCA

Annual Comedy Night at the 4th Floor Blues Club. Comedians TBA.(765) 966-5645.

Travel Presentation, 2:30 p.m., Oct. 5, Preble County Senior Center,800 E. St. Clair St., Eaton, Ohio. Meeting about March 2012 trip to

Ireland. (937) 456-4947.

Catalyst for Change Awards, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Oct. 5, Forest HillsCountry Club, 2169 S.23rd St, Richmond. Featuring national

honoree and speaker the Rev. John I. Jenkins, president of Notre Dame.Other honorees includeTheMaley Family of Richmond, AR-HaleFoundation of Lima, Ohio, and a new honor for a Wernle alumnus.Includes dinner. Tickets: (765) 939-4575 or (877) 336-8333; www.wernle.org.


BAW2011-Being AWoman Alive ... not aborted!, Oct. 7-8, QualityInn Conference Center, 5501 National Road East, Richmond. A

women’s weekend full of worship, friendships, shopping, ministry. Speciallodging rates: choicehotels.com/hotel/in038 or (765) 966-7511.

InauguralWayne County Special Olympics golf outing, Oct. 7,Forest Hills Country Club, 2169 S.23rd St, Richmond. The inaugural

Wayne County Special Olympics golf outing is Oct. 7 at Forest Hills.Cost is $85 for individual or $425 for a team of five. All funds go toWayne County Special Olympics program. Sponsors sought. (765) 969-0875, (765) 993-3330 or (765) 220-0031.

Family Movie Night, 7 p.m., Oct. 7, New Hope United MethodistChurch, 5367 U.S. 35, Eaton, Ohio. Popcorn, snacks and drinks will

be available. For movie title and other info, call (937) 456-2211.

Children’s Miracle Network Bowling Fun-Raiser,Oct. 8, Richmond40 Bowl, 75 S. 37th St., Richmond. Cost is $50 per team of up to

five players and includes 2 hours of bowling, shoe rental, one pizza andone pitcher of soda. Info: (765) 277-1008.

Strides Against Breast Cancer 5kWalk/ Run, 8 a.m., Oct. 8, GlenMiller Park, Richmond. A noncompetitive 5k walk or run to raise

money for breast cancer research.

Project Learning Tree Early Childhood Experiences, 9 a.m.-1p.m., Oct. 8, Cope Environmental Center, 4910 Shoemaker Road,

Centerville. Learn to explore nature with your young students throughtechniques to encourage children to explore, discover and communicatein expressive ways and provides an introduction to environmentaleducation at a key developmental period in children’s lives. Teacher,caregivers and parents welcome.

Fall Foliage Train Excursions, 10 a.m., Oct. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21,27-28, Whitewater Valley Railroad, 455 Market St, Connersville.

Enjoy the beautiful fall foliage in theWhitewater River Valley betweenConnersville and Metamora on one of our Fall Foliage Flyer Excursions.This special excursion departs the Connersville station at 10 a.m. InHistoric Metamora, visit the working grist mill, restored canal and lock,operating replica horse drawn canal boat, historic covered aquaduct, andmore than 100 shops and restaurants during the 2-hour layover beforeyour return trip to Connersville. Round-trip fare is $20/adults, $12/children; One-way fare is $15/adults and $8/children. Caboose tickets areavailable for $22/adult and $14/child.

34th Annual Salad Smorgasbord, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Oct. 6, First UnitedMethodist Church, 318 National RoadW., Richmond. Four serving

lines. Carry-outs available. Cost: $6.

Taste ofWayne County, 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m., Oct. 6, Richmond SquareMall, 3801 National Road E., Richmond. TheWayne County Area

Chamber of Commerce is again sponsoring this event that brings manytastes fromWayne County together in one place. Cost: $18 per person.(765) 962-1511 or www.rwchamber.org

Volley for the Cure Volleyball Game, 6 p.m., Oct. 6, Seton CatholicHigh School, 233 S. Fifth St., Richmond. The gym will be decorated

in pink for a game against Monroe Central. Highlights include silentauction, 50/50 drawing and bake sale. Discounted admission for thosewearing pink. All proceeds from the event will be given to a local personwho is battling or has battled cancer. (765) 994-0666 or [email protected].

Community Garage Sale,Oct. 6-8, West Alexandria, Ohio. Nopermit is necessary during these dates.


The Chemistry of Vincent van Gogh, 1 p.m., Oct. 12, GoddardAuditorium, Carpenter Hall, 801 National RoadW., Richmond.

Presented byWilfred Niels Arnold, professor of biochemistry andmolecular biology at the University of Kansas Medical Center.Information: (765) 983-1294.

Southern gospel music concerts, 7 p.m., Oct. 13, 7 p.m., Nov. 17, 7p.m., April 12, 2012, First Baptist Church, 1601 S.A St., Richmond.

Schedule: Oct. 13, Dove Brothers, $15; Nov. 17, Ivan Parker, $15; April12, 2012, Gold City, $15. For tickets or more info: Judy Miller, (765)962-3074, ext. 10, or Jan Clark, (765) 939-0298.

InConcert,Oct. 14, Nov. 19, 4th Floor Blues Club, 923 N. E. St,Richmond. Must be 21. Cash bar available. Oct. 14, Big James and the

Chicago Playboys; Nov. 19, Chicago Rhythm & Blues Kings. For ticketsor more info, call (765) 966-5654 or email [email protected]

Wayne County FoundationWomen’s Leadership Conference, 8a.m.-3:30 p.m., Oct. 14, Fountain City Wesleyan Church, 5600

U.S. Highway 27 N., Richmond. Registration requested by Sept. 30.Info: (765) 962-1638.

Country Craft Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 14-Oct. 15, Olive HillFarm, 3331 N. Centerville Road, Centerville. Country and

primitive items for your yard and home. Large wood pumpkins, benches,birdhouses, wreaths and fall decor. One mile north of I-70 at Centervilleexit 145. Free admission.

Haunted MuseumTour, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m., Oct. 14-15 and 21-22,Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. This

is an event for the whole family – nothing too scary. $2/child, $3/adult.

Psi Iota Xi Arts & Craft Show, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct. 8, 1878 N. 1000West Indiana 32 East, Parker City, Ind. Bake sale, soup luncheon,

raffles, door prizes.

Basketball free throw shootout and fish fry, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct.8, Townsend Community Center, 855 N. 12th St., Richmond.

Basketball Free throw Shootout and Fish Fry celebrating Pastor OciePoole’s 10th anniversary.

Minority Health Coalition will have free blood pressurescreenings. Info: Lamar Lundy III, (765) 407-0429.

Daniel Reid Day,Noon-3 p.m., Oct. 8, Wayne County HistoricalMuseum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. Activities help teach

children the importance of entrepreneurship. (765) 962-5756 orwaynecountyhistoricalmuseum.com

Octoberfest, 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Oct. 8, St Paul’s Lutheran Church,121 S. 18th St., Richmond. Home-cooked German food,

sauerkraut, pork, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, applesauce, beer breadand assorted desserts. Proceeds go to the local Community Food Pantry.Takeouts are available. Cost: $8 for adults, $4 for children, free for ages 4and younger. Tickets sold at the door.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy concert, 8 p.m., Oct. 8, Civic HallPerforming Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond.

Opening show of the 18th season of the Proudly Presents Series. Bandhelped launch the 1990s swing revival. The seven-man group forged amassively successful fusion of classic American sounds from jazz, swing,Dixieland, and big-band music, building their own songbook of originaldance tunes. Adults, $28; students, $20. Info: www.civichall.com or(765) 973-3350.


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Fall Book Sale, 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Oct. 21 and 10 a.m.-1 p.m.,Oct. 22, Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Most

items are $1 or less. Books for children and adults. Subjects includefiction, foreign languages, cooking, computer science, government,history, political science, law, education, fine arts, self-help, reference,business, social sciences, philosophy, and religion.

Friends of YWCA-Genesis Annual Dinner, 5:30 p.m., Oct. 21, ForestHills Country Club, 2169 S. 23rd St., Richmond. Keynote speaker

is Kathie Truitt, author of “False Victim.” Social hour at 5:30 p.m. anddinner at 6:30 p.m. Silent auction will also take place. Tickets: $35 each.Call (765) 966-0538 for info/reservations.

Pumpkinliner, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Oct. 22-23, Whitewater ValleyRailroad, 455 Market St., Connersville. Trip to the pumpkin patch,

hay ride and pumpkin for each child 12 and younger. Trains depart at10:01 a.m., 12:30, 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $9 for ages two and up(including adults). Reservations recommended.

Richmond Symphony Orchestra, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Oct. 22,Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway,

Richmond. Featuring violinist Clara Jumi Kang, gold medalist at the2010 Indianapolis International Violin Competition. Tickets: $15/adultsand seniors, $20/box seats, free for all students through 12th grade. (765)966-5181 or www.RichmondSymphony.org

“Dr. Jekyll andMr. Hyde,” 7:30 p.m., Oct. 14-15, 2 p.m., Oct.16, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21-22, Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E.

Main St., Richmond.

Cambridge City Antique Fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 15, downtownCambridge City, Ind. Town will be decorated for fall and the streets

will be lined with antique vendors, artisans, pumpkins, mums, food andmore. Vendor space is available. Free to the public. Call Beth Leisure,National Road Antique Mall, Monday-Saturday 10-5, Sunday 12-5.(765) 478-9070

Horizon of Hope Luncheon,Noon, Oct. 15, St Paul UnitedMethodist Church, 301 E. Main St, New Paris, Ohio. Soup, salad,

bread and dessert. Goody bags, door prizes. Proceeds benefit LongabergerHorizon of Hope Foundation and American Cancer Society.

Beer Release & Chili Cook Off at J&JWinery, 4 p.m.-8 p.m., Oct.15, J&JWinery, 3415 National RoadW., Richmond. Information:

(765) 965-9463

Barn Tour, Dinner and Art Auction, 1 p.m.-7 p.m., Oct. 16, PrebleCounty Historical Society, 7693 Swartsel Road, Eaton, Ohio. Guided

tours of historic barns plus autumn dinner, music and art afterwards atthe historical farm. Space is limited. Tickets: $30 per person. Proceedsbenefit the historical society and art association. Reservations: (937) 456-3999.

Laura IngallsWilder musical, 9 a.m., Oct. 20, Civic Hall PerformingArts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. A children’s

musical about Laura and her family traveling across America in search ofa place they can call home. All tickets $3. Shows at 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.Groups welcome. Call for ticket availability: (765) 973-3350 or www.civichall.com

Smart Futures Dinner, 6 p.m., Oct. 20, Boys & Girls Club-WayneCounty, 1717 S. L St., Richmond. Dinner and auction fundraiser

benefits Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County. Reception for speaker andentrepreneur Tim Coffey, co-founder of Crystal Dreams Foundation -S.T.E.P.U.P. Program. Awards and tours of the club. Tickets: $75 or $550for table of eight. Info: (765) 962-6922 or [email protected]


Halloween Howl, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Oct. 26, Wayne CountyFairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Free admission.

Madcap Puppets presents “Jack and the Gentle Giant,” 5 p.m.,Oct. 27, Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond.

Free program.

Main StageTheater Production: “The Real Inspector Hound,”7:30 p.m., Oct. 27-28, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29, Wilkinson

Theatre, Runyan Center, 801 National RoadWest, Richmond. Award-winning playwright Tom Stoppard serves up a pair of feuding theatrecritics in this one-act spoof of Agatha Christie-like mysteries. Tickets: $5/adults/students and seniors. (765) 983-1294.

Free Scary Pancakes, 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Oct. 28, IHOP Restaurant,540W. Eaton Pike, Richmond. Kids 12 and under have a chance to

design and eat a creation.

Finance, Fitness and Fun Fest and Spooky Family Fun Night,Noon-8 p.m., Oct. 28, Ivy Tech Richmond campus, 2357 Chester

Blvd., Richmond. Activities: Noon: lunchtime stress reduction workshop;workshops on laughter and yoga, digging out of the financial hole;informational displays by community partners from 3-6:30 p.m.; mealsavailable at food court, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; fun area for kids and hallwayof treats from 6:30-7:30 p.m., followed by Tony Truitt Magic Showand children’s workshop; comedic financial literacy workshop for adultsby James Cunningham of Funny Money Inc. from 6:30-7:30 p.m.;attendance prize drawings, 7:30-8 p.m. Participants must have completefinancial literacy workshop to be eligible for drawing. Info: (765) 966-2656

Bach to Broadway Concert, 3 p.m., Oct. 23, Central UnitedMethodist Church, 1425 E. Main St., Richmond. Featuring organist

Martin Ellis and pianist Randal Frieling. Tickets: Adults, $10; 18 andyounger, $5. Doors open 2 p.m. with concert at 3 p.m. Martin Ellisis organist and associate director of music at North United MethodistChurch in Indianapolis. Frieling is professor of music at AndersonUniversity. Info: church, (765) 962-8543. Evenings, (765) 935-1818.

Organ Concert with Dr.Thomas Veregge, 4 p.m., Oct. 23, ReidMemorial Presbyterian Church, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. Veregge,

a Richmond native, has lived most of his life in Columbus, Ohio, andholds degrees fromThe Ohio State University and Indiana University.Free. (765) 966-7618.

Book Club, 10 a.m., Oct. 24, Preble County Senior Center, 800 E. St.Clair St., Eaton, Ohio. The group is planning its first meeting. (937)

456-4947.

“Wicked Jack” performance, 10 a.m., Oct. 25, Civic HallPerforming Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway,

Richmond. Richmond Symphony Orchestra focuses on arts andeducation for the students in the fifth grade by bringing to life “WickedJack” by local author Connie Wooldridge. The students will hear thewritten work, see the artistry of illustration and hear the artistry of music.Tickets: (765) 966-5181.

Finance, Fitness and Fun Fest, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct. 25, Ivy TechCommunity College, 717W. 21st St., Connersville. Informational

displays from 10 a.m.-noon, lunch and stress reduction workshop fromnoon-12:45 p.m., digging out of the financial hole workshop from 1-1:45p.m. and blood pressure checks all day.


Holiday Craft Bazaar,Nov. 10-11, The Gathering Place, 501 NationAve., Eaton, Ohio. Organized by Preble County Council on Aging.

(937) 456-4947.

“Anton in Show Business,” 7:30 p.m., Nov. 10-11, 2 and 7:30 p.m.Nov. 12, WilkinsonTheatre, Runyan Center, 801 National Road

W., Richmond. What happens when an off-off-off Broadway actress, anidealistic ingenue and a glamorous television star long to bring Chekhov’s“TheThree Sisters” to life in the middle of Texas? Tickets required: $5/adults/students and seniors. (765) 983-1294.

Christmas Village Craft Show, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Nov. 11, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.,Nov. 12, Kuhlman Center, 861 N. Salisbury Road, Richmond.

Tickets are $2; kids 12 and younger admitted free. Benefits YWCA ofRichmond. (765) 966-0538.

Earlham Choirs Tour Preview Concert, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 11, GoddardAuditorium, Carpenter Hall, 801 National RoadW., Richmond.

Free. No tickets required. Info: (765) 983-1294.

Chamber Music Concert, 4 p.m., Nov. 13, Stout Meetinghouse, 801National RoadWest, Richmond. Performances by Earlham’s String

Quartet, Woodwind Quintet, Flute Choir and Brass Ensemble. Free. Notickets required. (765) 983-1294.

The U.S. Air Force Band of Flight, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 14, Civic HallPerforming Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Pkwy, Richmond. Free

with admission ticket. (765) 973-3350 or www.civichall.com

Night Hike, 8:30 p.m.-10 p.m., Oct. 28, Hayes Regional Arboretum,801 Elks Road, Richmond. Free for Cope and Arboretum members.

Everyone else: $3/person. (765) 962-3745.

The Great Pumpkin 5K, 5 p.m., Oct. 29, Glen Miller Park, 2200 E.Main St., Richmond. Strollers are welcomed. Appropriate costumes

are encouraged but optional. All participants will be entered for doorprizes. $15/pre-registration before Oct. 15, $20/day of event, additionalentries - bring non-perishable food or toiletry item. Benefits local foodand soap pantries. www.greatpumpkin5k.org

Halloween Gala, 6 p.m.-11 p.m., Oct. 29, Lamplight Inn at theLeland, 900 S. A St., Richmond. Third annual Halloween Gala

to benefit Girls Inc. Cost: $50 per person or $90 per couple. Cateringby Jen Ferrell. Music by Kdawg-Kevin Livingston. Cash bar. Auction.Reservations: (765) 962-2362.

Kids Night Out, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Oct. 29, First Church of theNazarene, 1600 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Carnival games, cake

walk, candy, hayride, door prizes and face painting.

Trunk ’n Treat, 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Oct. 31, Reid Memorial PresbyterianChurch, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. Come in costume. Reid

Memorial Presbyterian, First Presbyterian, and New Life Church of theNazarene churches give out candy in the parking lot. Free.

NovemberVeterans Day Event,Nov. 3, The Gathering Place, 501 Nation Ave.,

Eaton, Ohio. Organized by Preble County Council on Aging. (937)456-4947.

Arts and Crafts Show,Nov. 4-5, Golay Community Center, 1007 E.Main St, Cambridge City. Free admission. Food available.

VintageWheels & Rod Custom Car Show,Nov. 5-6, Wayne CountyFairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Rd N, Richmond. Benefits children with

special needs. Hours TBA. (765) 966-0541.

National Trail School Foundation 5K Race for Education, 9 a.m.,Nov. 5, National Trail High School, 6940 Oxford-Gettysburg Road,

New Paris, Ohio. Cost is $15 by Oct. 22 or $20 day of the race. Info:www.nationaltrailschoolfoundation.org

Students Take Over the Museum, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 5, WayneCounty Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. (765) 962-

5756 or waynecountyhistoricalmuseum.com

“Pinnochio”, 2 p.m., Nov. 5-6 Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E.Main St., Richmond. Presented by Stage One YouthTheatre.

(765) 962-8011.

Turtle Island Quartet: 7:30 p.m., Nov. 5, Goddard Auditorium,Carpenter Hall, 801 National RoadW., Richmond. The Grammy-

award winning ensemble features music from John Coltrane and JimiHendrix. Tickets required: $8 adults/$5 students and seniors. (765)983-1294.

The “Cast” of Beatlemania, 8 p.m., Nov. 5, Civic Hall PerformingArts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Pkwy, Richmond. Adults $26,

Students $18. 765-973-3350 or www.civichall.com

The Honor Code: HowMoral Revolutions Happen, 1 p.m., Nov.9, Goddard Auditorium, Carpenter Hall, 801 National RoadWest,

Richmond. Called a post-modern Socrates, author Kwame AnthonyAppiah asks profound questions about identity and ethics. Free. Notickets required. (765) 983-1294.


DecemberSalvation Army Radio Show, 7 p.m.-11 p.m., Dec. 1, Indiana

University East, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Donations madeduring radio show assist Salvation Army. (765) 966-7791.

“Madeline and the Bad Hat,”Nov. 16, Civic Hall PerformingArts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Pkwy, Richmond. An original

children’s musical based upon the book. All tickets $3. Performances at 9a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Groups welcome. Reservations: (765) 973-3350 orwww.civichall.com

“Dora the Explorer LIVE: Dora’s Pirate Adventure,” Nov. 18,Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond . A

fundraiser for Stage One YouthTheatre. Daytime performance for schoolsand evening performance for families. (765) 962-8011.

The Polar Express,Whitewater Valley Railroad, 455 Market St,Connersville. 5-7:30 p.m. Fridays through Sundays, Nov. 18-Dec.

18. Seating is limited. Tickets are $26/person. Trains run at 5 and 7:30p.m. (765) 825-2054 or www.whitewatervalleyrr.org

Heartland Antique Fall Show, Nov. 19, Wayne County Fairgrounds,861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. About 150 exhibitors from 20

states expected. (843) 705-9747.

Turkey Chase 7k, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 19, Centerville High School,507Willow Grove Road, Centerville. The 7k Road Race start/finish

is at Centerville High School, also a 1 mile Fun Run, Kiddie run, 2.5mile Historic walk through Centerville. 7K is $15 through Nov. 11/ $18after. Sponsored by Easter Seals. (765) 855-2482 or www.active.com/running/centerville-in/turkey-chase-7k-road-race-2011

Christmas Festival,Nov. 25-Dec. 11, Wayne County HistoricalMuseum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. Hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Mondays-Fridays and 1-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. Features a collectionof decorations and table top trees (3’ or smaller) designed and decoratedby area residents. Silent auction. Museum admission charged. (765) 962-5756 or www.waynecountyhistoricalmuseum.com.

Santa Claus Limited,Nov. 25, Whitewater Valley Railroad, 455Market St., Connersville. Santa will visit with each child on the train.

Train departs at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. (765) 825-2054 or www.whitewatervalleyrr.org

Metamora Holiday Excursions, 4 p.m., Nov. 25, Nov. 26,Dec. 3, Dec. 10, Whitewater Valley Railroad, 455 Market St.,

Connersville. Shopping trips from Connersville to Metamora are availablein conjunction with Metamora’s Annual Christmas Walk (a 3 1/4 hourlayover). Reservations must be made in advance. Early reservationsrecommended. Adults: $25, Children 2-12: $15. (765) 825-2054 orwww.whitewatervalleyrr.org

Cambridge CityWonderland, 5 p.m.-9 p.m., Nov. 26, downtownCambridge City. Christmas lights and decor all around town. Open

house with Santa, strolling carolers, activities and crafts for children,lighted parade at 7 p.m., carriage rides and shopping. (765) 478-6512

Celebration of Lights, Creitz Park, Cambridge City. 5-10 p.m.Fridays-Saturdays and 5-9 p.m. Sundays from Nov. 26-Dec. 24.

Thousands of holiday lights. $5/carload. (765) 478-6512.

Hawaii Four-Island Tour,Nov. 28, Preble County Senior CitizenCenter, 800 E. St. Clair St., Eaton, Ohio. Organized by Preble

County Senior Center. (937) 456-4947.

Old Fashioned Christmas Festival, 5 p.m.-9 p.m., Nov. 29 andDec. 6, 13 and 20, Historic Depot District, Fort Wayne Avenue,

Richmond. Live reindeer, Santa &Mrs. Claus, free kids train rides, largemodel train display, luminary walk, horse-drawn carriage rides, double-decker bus rides, caroling, face-painting, music, shops open. (765) 939-3325 or www.oldfashionedchristmasfestival.com


Warm Glow Candle Outlet Christmas Open House, 9 a.m.-7p.m., Dec. 2-4, 2131 N. Centerville Road, Centerville. Food and

wine tasting, book signings, free chair massages, live entertainment, freephotos with Santa and more. Those bringing a new, unwrapped toy forToys for Tots will receive a free gift. (765) 855-2000 or www.outletstore.warmglow.com

Senior Opportunities Services bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-1p.m., Dec. 3, Chase, 4400 E. Main St., Richmond. (765) 962-1010.

Jazz and Percussion Jam, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 2, Goddard Auditorium,Carpenter Hall, 801 National RoadWest, Richmond. Features

Earlham’s Hand Drum Ensemble, Rhythm Project, Salsa Band and BigBand Jazz Ensemble. Free. No tickets required. (765) 983-1294.

Hagerstown Hometown Christmas, Dec. 3, DowntownHagerstown, Ind. Decorations, food, music, shows, sales and much

more. (765) 969-3121.

Alternative Gift Fair,Noon-3 p.m., Dec. 3, Morrisson-Reeves Library,80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. This event is organized by a committee

of local women and features charities from aroundWayne County. Giveto local organizations in honor of loved ones.

Frostbite 5K, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Dec. 3, Glen Miller Park, 2200 E. MainSt., Richmond. Festive winter 5K race & walk through Glen Miller

Park. $15 through Nov. 25; $18 after. Sponsored by Easter Seals ofWayne & Union Counties. (765) 855-2482 or www.active.com/running/richmond-in/frostbite-5k-2011

EarlhamOrchestra concert, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 3, Goddard Auditorium,Carpenter Hall, 801 National RoadW., Richmond. Free. No tickets

required. (765) 983-1294.

Auditions for “The Diviners,”Dec. 4-5, Richmond Civic Theatre,1003 E. Main St., Richmond . (765) 962-8011.

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Richmond Symphony Orchestra Piano Pops, 3-5 p.m., Dec. 4,Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway,

Richmond. Pianist Michael Chertock performs music ranging fromGeorge Gershwin to Billy Joel. Tickets: $15/adults and seniors, $20/boxseats, free for all students through 12th grade. (765) 966-5181 or www.RichmondSymphony.org

Gospel Revelations Concert, 7 p.m., Dec. 4, Goddard Auditorium,Carpenter Hall, 801 National RoadW., Richmond. Free. No tickets

required. (765) 983-1294.

Trip to Kalightoscope Christmas in Louisville, Ky.,Dec. 5-6, PrebleCounty Senior Citizen Center, 800 E. St. Clair St., Eaton. Organized

by Preble County Senior Center. (937) 456-4947 or (800) 238-5146

Fine Arts Showcase, 1 p.m., Dec. 7, Goddard Auditorium, CarpenterHall, 801 National RoadWest, Richmond. A representation of

Earlham’s fine arts musicians. Free. No tickets required. (765) 983-1294.

Madrigal Dinners, 6 p.m., Dec. 9-11, Reid Memorial PresbyterianChurch, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. Enjoy a festive evening of

Medieval Christmas carols with the Richmond Community Chorus inperiod costumes, and feast on a meal served in an intimate setting of a“Great Hall.”Tickets are $24/person. Reservation deadline is Nov. 30.

Texas Tenors concert, 8 p.m., Dec. 10, Civic Hall Performing ArtsCenter, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. This trio appeared

on “America’s Got Talent” and performs a blend of country, classical, popand gospel music. Featuring holiday classics. Adults $28, students $20.

Earlham’s Annual Christmas Candlelight Service, 8 p.m., Dec. 12, StoutMeetinghouse, 801National RoadW., Richmond. Scripture readings,

congregational carols and Concert Choir selections, lighting candles andluminaries, cookies and hot chocolate. Free. Info: (765) 983-1294.

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