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and discover the Whitewater Valley •From farmers’ markets to music festivals, find it all inside

Fall 2011 Edition

An Advertising Supplement to the Palladium-Item

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GET OUT AND EXPLORE! Whether you’re just visiting for a day or have lived in eastern Indiana or western Ohio your whole life, there are still plenty of hidden gems to explore.

The area is rich with cultural and natural resources, along with creative event planners who offer 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 getting out in nature. Visit places you’ve never seen or haven’t been to recently. Step away from the computer, TV or video games and try something new.

Don’t forget to consult the daily Palladium-Item and online calendar at www.pal-item.com for 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 palitem@pal-item.com or 1175 N. A St., Richmond, IN 47374. Listings run free of charge as space permits. Make sure to include the time and date, location, cost, a contact name, phone number and/or Web site and any other helpful information for your neighbors as they plan their schedules.

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

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aptop 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 lucky winner will win a laptop computer by using a MRL library card in the month of September. Just use your Morrisson-Reeves Library card, sign up for a library card, use a library computer, or attend a library program and show your card. One entry per day.

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nnual Theme Show, Through Sept. 30, Preble County Fine Arts Center, 601 Hillcrest Drive, Eaton, Ohio. Information: (937) 4563999 or www.takepartinart.net

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arm Scene Investigation Corn Maze, Through Oct. 31, Today’s Harvest, 5859 Ohio 320, New Paris. The Corn Maze is open weekends through Oct. 31. Hours are 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon-8 p.m. Sunday. Other days, the maze is open by appointment. Tickets: $7 per adult; $5 per child age 5-11, and children ages 4 and under are free. Information: (937) 877-6030 or www. todaysharvestfarm.com. Part of the proceeds from the maze go to Children’s Medical Center of Dayton. This year, visitors can navigate the 9 miles of zany farm animals maze and see if they can crack the clues through 18 checkpoints. Along with the corn and soybean mazes, visitors can play corn hole, putt-putt golf, or life-size checkers or launch the Corn Cannon. Rope maze and duck races offered for kids. Live music each weekend.

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uesday Round Table, West Richmond Friends Meeting, 609 W. Main St., Richmond. Every Tuesday during the school year, a group of adults who want to keep learning gather for The Tuesday Round Table, 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 from 10:30-11:30 and studies short stories and poetry. Coffee, snacks and fellowship from 10-10:30. No registration needed. Free. (765) 965-9847.

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uginami,” 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sept. 26 to Oct. 28, Earlham College Leeds Gallery, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Art exhibit by James Luckett.

riday Night Gospel Sing, 7 p.m. Fridays through Nov. 25, Go Ministries 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 national group); Nov. 4, Victors Quartet; Nov. 11, Open; Nov. 18, Weaver Believer Survival Revival (Bluegrass); Nov. 25, The Proffitts. Info: (937) 437-0092.

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Cost: $8 for adults, $4 for ages 10 and younger. Benefits the community center. www.fuzzysfreakshow.com.

© 2011 Explore is a product of the Palladium-Item Media Group in Richmond, Indiana.

These materials are the sole and exclusive property of Palladium-Item Media Group and are not to be used without written permission.

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.

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xhibit: “Emma Lazarus: Voice of Liberty, Voice of Conscience”, Through Oct. 14, Indiana University East, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Exhibit traces Lazarus’ life, intellectual development, work and lasting influence. Lazarus was a poet, critic, advocate for the poor, early feminist and champion of immigrants and refugees. Words of her poem are engraved on a plaque in the Statue of Liberty Museum. Exhibit open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays. (765) 973-8470. ichmond’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.

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ive Music Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 29, Smiley’s Pub & Beer Garden, 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 and Richmond Civic Theatre. The Oct. 2 show will be a matinee for children.

Tickets: (765) 966-5654. lessing Generations, 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m., Sept. 30, Gateway Vineyard Church, 3361 Ind. 227 North, Richmond. (765) 966-6016.

ight Hike, 8:30 p.m.-10 p.m., Sept. 30, Cope Environmental Center, 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

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mbroidery Club, 2-4 p.m., Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4, Nancy’s Fancy’s Sewing Corner, 1446 N.W. Fifth St., Richmond. Enjoy seeing new products, learn new embroidery techniques, bring show and tell, have refreshments, and maybe win a door prize. We also meet the third Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon with the same program repeated.

ust 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. Admission is $2 first-day admission.

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13th 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 and over, who presently or have previously lived within a 100-mile radius of Richmond, Indiana. Works must be original and current (produced within the last two years.) Museum hours: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and 1-4 p.m. Sundays. Information: www.richmondartmuseum.org

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itch-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. Dance featuring music by The Impossibles starts at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $5 per person. Western clothes encouraged.

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arish Mission 2011, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Sept. 26-28, Holy Family Catholic Church, 815 W. Main St., Richmond. Theme is KnockSeek-Find. Speaker is Father Jim Farrell, priest of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. (765) 993-0672.

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all Gathering plus auction, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 1-2, Preble County Historical Society, 7693 Swartsel Rd, Eaton. Artisans, music and living history interpreters. Auction of antiques, gift baskets, getaway packages, event tickets and more at 11:01 a.m. Saturday only (items may be donated or consigned.) Demonstrations, food, kids’ activities and more. Admission will be free on Saturday. Sunday admission: $5 for adults, free for kids 17 and younger and PCHS members. (937) 7874256 or www.pchs.preblecounty.com.

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th Floor Blues Club Annual Comedy Night, Oct. 5, 4th Floor Blues Club, 923 N. E. St, Richmond. Richmond Family YMCA Annual Comedy Night at the 4th Floor Blues Club. Comedians TBA. (765) 966-5645.

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Other honorees include The Maley Family of Richmond, AR-Hale Foundation of Lima, Ohio, and a new honor for a Wernle alumnus.

Includes dinner. Tickets: (765) 939-4575 or (877) 336-8333; www. wernle.org.

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all 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 the Whitewater River Valley between Connersville and Metamora on one of our Fall Foliage Flyer Excursions.

This special excursion departs the Connersville station at 10 a.m. In Historic Metamora, visit the working grist mill, restored canal and lock, operating replica horse drawn canal boat, historic covered aquaduct, and more than 100 shops and restaurants during the 2-hour layover before your return trip to Connersville. Round-trip fare is $20/adults, $12/ children; One-way fare is $15/adults and $8/children. Caboose tickets are available for $22/adult and $14/child.

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4th Annual Salad Smorgasbord, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Oct. 6, First United Methodist Church, 318 National Road W., Richmond. Four serving lines. Carry-outs available. Cost: $6.

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(765) 962-1511 or www.rwchamber.org olley for the Cure Volleyball Game, 6 p.m., Oct. 6, Seton Catholic High School, 233 S. Fifth St., Richmond. The gym will be decorated in pink for a game against Monroe Central. Highlights include silent auction, 50/50 drawing and bake sale. Discounted admission for those wearing pink. All proceeds from the event will be given to a local person who is battling or has battled cancer. (765) 994-0666 or thompjene@ yahoo.com.

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ommunity Garage Sale, Oct. 6-8, West Alexandria, Ohio. No permit is necessary during these dates.

AW2011-Being A Woman Alive ... not aborted!, Oct. 7-8, Quality Inn Conference Center, 5501 National Road East, Richmond. A women’s weekend full of worship, friendships, shopping, ministry. Special lodging rates: choicehotels.com/hotel/in038 or (765) 966-7511.

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naugural Wayne 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 to Wayne County Special Olympics program. Sponsors sought. (765) 9690875, (765) 993-3330 or (765) 220-0031.

amily Movie Night, 7 p.m., Oct. 7, New Hope United Methodist Church, 5367 U.S. 35, Eaton, Ohio. Popcorn, snacks and drinks will be available. For movie title and other info, call (937) 456-2211.

hildren’s Miracle Network Bowling Fun-Raiser, Oct. 8, Richmond 40 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 and one pitcher of soda. Info: (765) 277-1008. trides Against Breast Cancer 5k Walk/ Run, 8 a.m., Oct. 8, Glen Miller Park, Richmond. A noncompetitive 5k walk or run to raise money for breast cancer research.

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roject Learning Tree Early Childhood Experiences, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Oct. 8, Cope Environmental Center, 4910 Shoemaker Road, Centerville. Learn to explore nature with your young students through techniques to encourage children to explore, discover and communicate in expressive ways and provides an introduction to environmental education at a key developmental period in children’s lives. Teacher, caregivers and parents welcome.

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

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asketball 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 Ocie Poole’s 10th anniversary.

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he Chemistry of Vincent van Gogh, 1 p.m., Oct. 12, Goddard Auditorium, Carpenter Hall, 801 National Road W., Richmond.

Presented by Wilfred Niels Arnold, professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

Information: (765) 983-1294.

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

Schedule: Oct. 13, Dove Brothers, $15; Nov. 17, Ivan Parker, $15; April 12, 2012, Gold City, $15. For tickets or more info: Judy Miller, (765) 962-3074, ext. 10, or Jan Clark, (765) 939-0298.

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aniel Reid Day, Noon-3 p.m., Oct. 8, Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. Activities help teach children the importance of entrepreneurship. (765) 962-5756 or waynecountyhistoricalmuseum.com

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inority Health Coalition will have free blood pressure screenings. Info: Lamar Lundy III, (765) 407-0429.

ctoberfest, 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 bread and assorted desserts. Proceeds go to the local Community Food Pantry.

Takeouts are available. Cost: $8 for adults, $4 for children, free for ages 4 and younger. Tickets sold at the door.

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ig Bad Voodoo Daddy concert, 8 p.m., Oct. 8, Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond.

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

nConcert, 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 tickets or more info, call (765) 966-5654 or email dawnn_parkerco@yahoo.com ayne County Foundation Women’s Leadership Conference, 8 a.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.

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ountry Craft Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 14-Oct. 15, Olive Hill Farm, 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 Centerville exit 145. Free admission.

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aunted Museum Tour, 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.

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r. Jekyll and Mr. 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.

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ambridge City Antique Fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 15, downtown Cambridge City, Ind. Town will be decorated for fall and the streets will be lined with antique vendors, artisans, pumpkins, mums, food and more. Vendor space is available. Free to the public. Call Beth Leisure, National Road Antique Mall, Monday-Saturday 10-5, Sunday 12-5.

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orizon of Hope Luncheon, Noon, Oct. 15, St Paul United Methodist Church, 301 E. Main St, New Paris, Ohio. Soup, salad, bread and dessert. Goody bags, door prizes. Proceeds benefit Longaberger Horizon of Hope Foundation and American Cancer Society.

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all 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 include fiction, foreign languages, cooking, computer science, government, history, political science, law, education, fine arts, self-help, reference, business, social sciences, philosophy, and religion.

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riends of YWCA-Genesis Annual Dinner, 5:30 p.m., Oct. 21, Forest Hills Country Club, 2169 S. 23rd St., Richmond. Keynote speaker is Kathie Truitt, author of “False Victim.” Social hour at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. Silent auction will also take place. Tickets: $35 each.

Call (765) 966-0538 for info/reservations.

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umpkinliner, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Oct. 22-23, Whitewater Valley Railroad, 455 Market St., Connersville. Trip to the pumpkin patch, hay ride and pumpkin for each child 12 and younger. Trains depart at 10:01 a.m., 12:30, 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $9 for ages two and up (including adults). Reservations recommended.

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ichmond 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 the 2010 Indianapolis International Violin Competition. Tickets: $15/adults and seniors, $20/box seats, free for all students through 12th grade. (765) 966-5181 or www.RichmondSymphony.org

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eer Release & Chili Cook Off at J&J Winery, 4 p.m.-8 p.m., Oct. 15, J&J Winery, 3415 National Road W., Richmond. Information: (765) 965-9463

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aura Ingalls Wilder musical, 9 a.m., Oct. 20, Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. A children’s musical about Laura and her family traveling across America in search of a 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

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mart Futures Dinner, 6 p.m., Oct. 20, Boys & Girls Club-Wayne County, 1717 S. L St., Richmond. Dinner and auction fundraiser benefits Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County. Reception for speaker and entrepreneur Tim Coffey, co-founder of Crystal Dreams Foundation S.T.E.P.U.P. Program. Awards and tours of the club. Tickets: $75 or $550 for table of eight. Info: (765) 962-6922 or jochoa@bgcrichmond.org

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ach to Broadway Concert, 3 p.m., Oct. 23, Central United Methodist Church, 1425 E. Main St., Richmond. Featuring organist Martin Ellis and pianist Randal Frieling. Tickets: Adults, $10; 18 and younger, $5. Doors open 2 p.m. with concert at 3 p.m. Martin Ellis is organist and associate director of music at North United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. Frieling is professor of music at Anderson University. Info: church, (765) 962-8543. Evenings, (765) 935-1818.

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alloween Howl, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Oct. 26, Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Free admission.

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

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rgan Concert with Dr. Thomas Veregge, 4 p.m., Oct. 23, Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. Veregge, a Richmond native, has lived most of his life in Columbus, Ohio, and holds degrees from The Ohio State University and Indiana University.

Free. (765) 966-7618.

icked Jack” performance, 10 a.m., Oct. 25, Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Richmond Symphony Orchestra focuses on arts and education for the students in the fifth grade by bringing to life “Wicked Jack” by local author Connie Wooldridge. The students will hear the written work, see the artistry of illustration and hear the artistry of music.

Tickets: (765) 966-5181.

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inance, Fitness and Fun Fest, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct. 25, Ivy Tech Community College, 717 W. 21st St., Connersville. Informational displays from 10 a.m.-noon, lunch and stress reduction workshop from noon-12:45 p.m., digging out of the financial hole workshop from 1-1:45 p.m. and blood pressure checks all day.

ain Stage Theater 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 Road West, Richmond. Awardwinning playwright Tom Stoppard serves up a pair of feuding theatre critics in this one-act spoof of Agatha Christie-like mysteries. Tickets: $5/ adults/students and seniors. (765) 983-1294. ree Scary Pancakes, 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Oct. 28, IHOP Restaurant, 540 W. Eaton Pike, Richmond. Kids 12 and under have a chance to design and eat a creation.

inance, 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.; meals available at food court, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; fun area for kids and hallway of treats from 6:30-7:30 p.m., followed by Tony Truitt Magic Show and children’s workshop; comedic financial literacy workshop for adults

by James Cunningham of Funny Money Inc. from 6:30-7:30 p.m.; attendance prize drawings, 7:30-8 p.m. Participants must have complete financial literacy workshop to be eligible for drawing. Info: (765) 9662656

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ight 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.

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he 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 door prizes. $15/pre-registration before Oct. 15, $20/day of event, additional entries - bring non-perishable food or toiletry item. Benefits local food and soap pantries. www.greatpumpkin5k.org

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by Jen Ferrell. Music by Kdawg-Kevin Livingston. Cash bar. Auction.

Reservations: (765) 962-2362.

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

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ational 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

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tudents Take Over the Museum, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 5, Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. (765) 9625756 or waynecountyhistoricalmuseum.com

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

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urtle Island Quartet: 7:30 p.m., Nov. 5, Goddard Auditorium, Carpenter Hall, 801 National Road W., Richmond. The Grammyaward winning ensemble features music from John Coltrane and Jimi Hendrix. Tickets required: $8 adults/$5 students and seniors. (765) 983-1294.

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he “Cast” of Beatlemania, 8 p.m., Nov. 5, Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Pkwy, Richmond. Adults $26, Students $18. 765-973-3350 or www.civichall.com

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he Honor Code: How Moral Revolutions Happen, 1 p.m., Nov. 9, Goddard Auditorium, Carpenter Hall, 801 National Road West, Richmond. Called a post-modern Socrates, author Kwame Anthony Appiah asks profound questions about identity and ethics. Free. No tickets required. (765) 983-1294.

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

(937) 456-4947.

nton in Show Business,” 7:30 p.m., Nov. 10-11, 2 and 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 12, Wilkinson Theatre, Runyan Center, 801 National Road W., Richmond. What happens when an off-off-off Broadway actress, an idealistic ingenue and a glamorous television star long to bring Chekhov’s “The Three Sisters” to life in the middle of Texas? Tickets required: $5/ adults/students and seniors. (765) 983-1294. hristmas 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 of Richmond. (765) 966-0538. arlham Choirs Tour Preview Concert, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 11, Goddard Auditorium, Carpenter Hall, 801 National Road W., Richmond.

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

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hamber Music Concert, 4 p.m., Nov. 13, Stout Meetinghouse, 801 National Road West, Richmond. Performances by Earlham’s String Quartet, Woodwind Quintet, Flute Choir and Brass Ensemble. Free. No tickets required. (765) 983-1294.

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he U.S. Air Force Band of Flight, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 14, Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Pkwy, Richmond. Free with admission ticket. (765) 973-3350 or www.civichall.com

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adeline and the Bad Hat,” Nov. 16, Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Pkwy, Richmond. An original children’s musical based upon the book. All tickets $3. Performances at 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Groups welcome. Reservations: (765) 973-3350 or www.civichall.com

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ora the Explorer LIVE: Dora’s Pirate Adventure,” Nov. 18, Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond . A fundraiser for Stage One Youth Theatre. Daytime performance for schools and evening performance for families. (765) 962-8011.

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he 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 7:30 p.m. (765) 825-2054 or www.whitewatervalleyrr.org

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eartland Antique Fall Show, Nov. 19, Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. About 150 exhibitors from 20 states expected. (843) 705-9747.

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urkey Chase 7k, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 19, Centerville High School, 507 Willow Grove Road, Centerville. The 7k Road Race start/finish is at Centerville High School, also a 1 mile Fun Run, Kiddie run, 2.5 mile Historic walk through Centerville. 7K is $15 through Nov. 11/ $18 after. Sponsored by Easter Seals. (765) 855-2482 or www.active.com/ running/centerville-in/turkey-chase-7k-road-race-2011

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

Mondays-Fridays and 1-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. Features a collection of decorations and table top trees (3’ or smaller) designed and decorated by area residents. Silent auction. Museum admission charged. (765) 9625756 or www.waynecountyhistoricalmuseum.com.

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etamora 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 available in conjunction with Metamora’s Annual Christmas Walk (a 3 1/4 hour layover). Reservations must be made in advance. Early reservations recommended. Adults: $25, Children 2-12: $15. (765) 825-2054 or www.whitewatervalleyrr.org

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ambridge City Wonderland, 5 p.m.-9 p.m., Nov. 26, downtown Cambridge 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

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elebration 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.

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awaii Four-Island Tour, Nov. 28, Preble County Senior Citizen Center, 800 E. St. Clair St., Eaton, Ohio. Organized by Preble County Senior Center. (937) 456-4947.

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alvation Army Radio Show, 7 p.m.-11 p.m., Dec. 1, Indiana University East, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Donations made during radio show assist Salvation Army. (765) 966-7791.

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arm Glow Candle Outlet Christmas Open House, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Dec. 2-4, 2131 N. Centerville Road, Centerville. Food and wine tasting, book signings, free chair massages, live entertainment, free photos with Santa and more. Those bringing a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots will receive a free gift. (765) 855-2000 or www.outletstore. warmglow.com

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

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agerstown Hometown Christmas, Dec. 3, Downtown Hagerstown, Ind. Decorations, food, music, shows, sales and much more. (765) 969-3121.

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lternative 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 around Wayne County. Give to local organizations in honor of loved ones.

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rostbite 5K, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Dec. 3, Glen Miller Park, 2200 E. Main St., Richmond. Festive winter 5K race & walk through Glen Miller Park. $15 through Nov. 25; $18 after. Sponsored by Easter Seals of Wayne & Union Counties. (765) 855-2482 or www.active.com/running/ richmond-in/frostbite-5k-2011

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ichmond 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 from George Gershwin to Billy Joel. Tickets: $15/adults and seniors, $20/box seats, free for all students through 12th grade. (765) 966-5181 or www.

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

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

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adrigal Dinners, 6 p.m., Dec. 9-11, Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. Enjoy a festive evening of Medieval Christmas carols with the Richmond Community Chorus in period costumes, and feast on a meal served in an intimate setting of a “Great Hall.” Tickets are $24/person. Reservation deadline is Nov. 30.

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