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STATE PARKS

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ueston Woods State Park, 6301 Park Office Road, College Corner, Ohio. Info: (513) 523-6347 or www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks. Acres: 2,936. Miles from Richmond: 23. Body of water: Acton Lake (624 acres). The park has more than 10 miles of hiking trails, rental cottages, 491 campsites, an 18-hole golf course, paintball field and target range and lodge open to the public. Beach is swim at your own risk. The lake contains largemouth bass, crappie, channel catfish and bluegill. Valid Ohio fishing license required. Hueston Woods’ 200-acre forest was designated a National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service in 1967. ounds State Recreation Area and Quakertown at Brookville Lake, Indiana 101, Brookville, Ind. Info: (765) 647-2657. Camping reservations can be made online at www.camp.in.gov. Body of water: Brookville Lake (5,260 acres). Notes: The Brookville Lake area contains 16,445 acres of land in addition to the 5,260 acres of water. The site includes a beach, archery range, boating/launch ramps, 62 Class AA camping sites and 388 Class A sites, fishing, horseshoe pits, a playground, shooting range and hiking trails. hitewater Memorial State Park, 1418 S. Indiana 101, Liberty, Ind. Info: (765) 458-5565. Camping reservations can be made online at www.camp.in.gov. Acres: 1,710. Body of water: Whitewater Lake (200 acres). This park was established as a memorial to those who served in World War II. Wooded rolling hills, steep ridges and ravines contrast with surrounding open fields. More than 11 miles of hiking trails and nine miles of bridle trails run through the park. The man-made Whitewater Lake connects through the spillway with Brookville Reservoir to the south.

Picnic areas, canoe, paddleboat, rowboat rental, horseback riding, camping.

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OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES

RICHMOND PARKS

Berryfield Park, Middle Drive off Chester Boulevard Bicentennial Park, Bridge Avenue and Sim Hodgin Parkway Clear Creek Park, South West 13th and West Main streets East Side Lions Park, North 15th and C streets Freeman Park, Middleboro and New Paris pikes Mary Scott Park, N.W. 7th and N.W. “A” St. Middlefork Reservoir, Sylvan Nook Drive North 10th Street Park, North 10th Street and U.S. 27 North Richmond Parks & Recreation Department, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, (765) 983-7275 South 10th Street Park, South 10th and B streets Springwood Lake Park, 64 Waterfall Road Swicker Park, South Seventh and E streets West Side Lions Park, North West J and Ridge streets Whitewater Gorge, Test Road to Industries Road

OTHER COMMUNITY PARKS

Creitz Park, Cambridge City, Ind. Info: (765) 478-3522 Fort St. Clair, Camden Road off Ohio 122 West, Eaton, Ohio. Info: (937) 456-4125 Fountain City Park, U.S. 27 North. Info: (765) 847-2412

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Goodrich Park, Winchester, Ind. Info: (765) 584-2645 Hagerstown City Park, 15940 Turnpike Road. Info: (765) 489-4060

SPORTS

Natural Springs Resort, 500 S. Washington St., New Paris, Ohio. Info: (937) 437-5771, (888) 330-5771 or Web site www.naturalspringsresort.com.

Roberts Park, Indiana 1, Connersville, Ind. Info: (765) 825-5244 Williamsburg Lions Park, Centerville Road North. Info: Park office community center, (765) 886-4448.

ope Environmental Center: 4910 Shoemaker Road, Centerville, Ind. Info: (765) 855-3188 or online at www.copeenvironmental.org.

Free. Trails open to the public dawn to dusk seven days a week. ayes Arboretum: 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Hours: 9 a.m.5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Free. Trails, nature center and more.

Info: (765) 962-3745 or online at www.hayesarboretum.org.

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ichmond RiverRats, a college wood-bat baseball league that plays a 56-game season from early June until early August at historic McBride Stadium. The stadium at 201 N.W. 13th St. was constructed in 1936. The team features players from the region and plays against teams in the Prospect League. Box and general admission seats available.

Info: (765) 935-RATS. Full schedule and more information on website: richmondriverrats.com. Teams from Earlham College and Richmond and Seton Catholic high schools also play at McBride, which is available for games, tournaments, church services and concerts.

Harter Park, Union City, Ind. Info: (765) 964-6961 Maplewood Park, North Morton Avenue, Centerville, Ind. Info: (765) 855-5515

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eaven’s Corner: Open April through September at 385 Quinn Road, West Alexandria, Ohio. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Creature features: Kord McGuire’s animal-loving hobby has turned into a nonprofit animal preserve. Reptile house with an alligator and snakes, bears, tigers, panthers, birds, otter display and more. Directions: Take U.S. 35 east from Eaton. Quinn Road is on the left just after Glenwood. Cost: Adult, $9; ages 3-12 & 65+, $6; age 2 and younger admitted free. Family passes available. Info: (937) 839-5005.

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On the Cover: Audience at Civic Hall, Swing Ride at the Wayne County 4-H Fair, Car in the Veterans Parade, Newly finished trailhead for Cardinal Greenway. Palladium-Item file photos.

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Ongoing Events

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ike Yourself Healthy, Around Wayne County. Cope Environmental Center’s Hike Yourself Healthy Program runs through until Labor Day. Keep track of miles walked outside and register to win prizes. Info: (765) 855-3188 or www.HikeYourselfHealthy.org eramics exhibit, Indiana University East, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Through July 6. Ryan Logan, formerly of Richmond, will have his work on display in The Gallery. Ryan is adjunct faculty at Roski School of Fine Arts at the University of Southern California. He has an MFA in Ceramics from the Cranbrook Academy of Art. Free. Call or see website for hours (765) 973-8607 or iue.edu/gallery orseback Riding Lessons, Cedar Lane Farm, 1139 E. Winnerline Road, Eaton, Ohio. Info: www.sycamorestreamsridinglessons.com. elections from the RAM Permanent Collections, Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Open from 10 a.m.

- 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and noon-4 p.m. Sundays, June 10-Sept. 30.

This exhibition will feature a salon-style display. Many of the works in the collection will be on display for the public to enjoy as museum staff begin a detailed inventory and assessment of the collection. Free.

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ummer nature workshops for kids, Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. (765) 962-3745 or www.hayesarboretum.org ordell Municipal Pool, 9 S.W. 13th St., Richmond. The pool offers a 1-meter diving board and a 151 foot water slide and a 2-foot depth section connected to the main pool. In addition a “splash pool” is available for the little members of the family. Family Nights: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30-10 p.m. Swimming lessons available for all ages.

Info: (765) 983-7292 aily Swim, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. through Labor Day, Elks Country Club, 2100 U.S. 27 S., Richmond. Cost: $5.

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YOM Night at Wilson Wines, 6 p.m. Fridays through September, Wilson Wines, 10137 S. Indian Trail, Modoc, Ind. Bring your own meat and cook it on the heat. Date night or business get-together with bluegrass and croquet. Free. (765) 853-5100 or www.wilsonwines.com nteraction Singles Dance, 9 p.m., Fridays, Eagles Lodge - Richmond, 75 S. 12th St., Richmond. Meeting and dance each Friday. Must be 21 or older and single. Social hour from 7-8 p.m., discussion from 8-9 p.m. and dance from 9 p.m.-midnight. Eagles membership not required. Cost: $6. Info: (765) 935-1278. ichmond Farmers Market, every Saturday from 7 a.m.-noon Saturdays, parking lot, North Seventh and North A streets, Richmond; and 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays, Historic Richmond Depot District, 900 block North E Street, Richmond. Through the last week in October. Locally grown fresh produce and plants and crafts. Info: (765) 373-9065 or www.richmondinfarmersmarket.com. aton Earlybird Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays, North Barron Street, Eaton, Ohio. The market features locally grown fresh produce, homemade baked goods, organic meat and eggs, honey, nursery plants, cut flowers, and other items. Info: (937) 833-0575 or (937) 4564679. olunteer Trail Build, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Hayes Arboretum looks forward to the opening of 175 acres to public access mountain bike trails. The Arboretum is working with the Richmond Adventure Mountain bikers (RAM) as the primary volunteer organization for the construction of the mountain bike trails. To ensure a safe and environmentally conscious trail system, Hayes Arboretum and RAM are in active coordination with the Hoosier Mountain Bike Association (HMBA), the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and various other state & local organizations.

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ichmond Hiking Club Hike, various locations in/near Richmond.

Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at various locations in/ near Richmond. Schedule: 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 9 am.

Saturdays. Hike various woods and parks. Locations vary, so call for schedule. Free. Info: (765) 977-4295 or joemcgriff@gmail.com hildren’s Art Class, 4 p.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays, Hagerstown Museum & Arts Place, 96 1/2 E. Main St., Hagerstown. A kids’ acrylic painting class is offered for ages 5-11. Taught by Bess Sturgis. Lessons and materials are provided without charge, thanks to a grant from the Wayne County Foundation. Call for summer schedule. (765) 489-4005 ive music, many nights from 7:30-11 p.m., Taffy’s Coffee Co., 123 E. Main St., Eaton, Ohio. All genres. pen Mic - 7 p.m.-11 p.m., Thursdays, Taffy’s Coffee Co., 123 E. Main St., Eaton, Ohio. Hosted by Darrell Montgomery and Kevin Rose. To sign up, call (937) 456-1381.

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ecret Garden Tour, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., June 23 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 24, throughout Wayne County. This self-guided tour will feature seven country gardens located on the west side of Richmond, Centerville, Economy and Fountain City. Tickets available at Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Garden Boutique will feature unique iron and garden containers for sale. RAM will partner with the Petal and Stem Garden Club and the Richmond Realtors’ Home Tour to offer additional opportunities for ticket buyers. $10/early bird, $12/ day of tour. 765-966-0256 or www.richmondartmuseum.org ayne County 4-H Fair, June 23-30, Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 N. Salisbury Road, Richmond. 4-H shows, projects, vendors, track events, Poor Jack Amusements, free entertainment, petting zoo,

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family fun and food. Wayne County Idol singing contest. Moto cross racing at 6 p.m. June 24. Car show at 5 p.m. June 25. Quad drags, 7 p.m. June 25. Admission charged for some events. Parking: Main gate fee $5/vehicle walk-in fee $2/person. Info: (765) 939-0834 or www.wayneco4hfair.com rand opening of the Hueston Woods Covered Bridge, 2 p.m., June 24, Camden College Corner Road within the western boundary of Hueston Woods State Park. Grand opening of Preble County’s eighth covered bridge in Israel Township, Preble County, Ohio. Balloon launch, bridge parade, homemade ice cream and other festivities.

AM Young Artists Camps, starting June 25, Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Pkwy, Richmond. June 25 - June 29.

RAM offers summer camps for young artists. Ages: Age 5 - sixth grade.

Full day session: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; half day session: 9 a.m.-noon OR noon-3 p.m. Sign up for half day or full day sessions; please indicate your choice on the registration form. Fees: (weekly rates for either fullor half-day sessions) Full day: $150 general enrollment/$140 RAM members. Half day: $80 general enrollment / $70 RAM members.

Info: (765) 966-0256 or www.richmondartmuseum.org/education/

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ead, Renew, Return, and Recycle, 3 p.m.-4 p.m., June 26, Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. 6th St., Richmond. Come join the Cope Environmental Center for a presentation on recycling and composting. There will also be a craft made with recycled items.

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eeting/Paint Out of the New Richmond Art Group, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., June 28, Huddleston Farmhouse & National Road Interpretive Center, 838 National Road, Cambridge City. Any artist of any skill level is welcome. Come and paint with peers and find mentors to help advance your painting skills. You may stay for as much or as little time as you wish. Bring your own painting materials. Becoming part of the group has many benefits including an annual show and sale, paint out opportunities, and an important archiving aspect to track your progress as an artist as well as the group’s progress and activities. Free. (765) 9660256 or www.richmondartmuseum.org ingo, 12:30 p.m., June 28, Richmond Senior Center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Called by Heritage House. ine Down on the Farm, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., June 28, Huddleston Farmhouse & National Road Interpretive Center, 838 National Road, just west of Cambridge City, Ind. Taste a variety of Wilson Wines, sample cuisine from Tanglevine Crossing, and see the world from the perspective of artists, all in the historic atmosphere of this 1840s farm complex. In the yellow barn, Fort Wayne artist Gwen Gutwein’s show reveals her passion for historic barns. In the house, you’ll find works by Indiana Plein Air Painters, on loan from the Richmond Art Museum, while outdoors plein air artists will be at work. $35/member, $50/non-member. Reservations were requested by June 21 online. Info: (765) 478-3172 or jfrost@indianalandmarks.org ovie Night at McBride Stadium!, June 29, McBride Stadium, 201 N. W. 13th St., Richmond. A fun movie after the Richmond RiverRats game. Parks staff are showing a classic, the movie with your favorite lines like, “L7 weeeenie”, “For-Ev-Er”, and the famous, “You’re killing me smalls!” The movie will be shown in the outfield. Grab your blankets and chairs for a great baseball movie. After the game.

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ateway Park Bluegrass Festival, June 29-30, Gateway Park, 19067 Indiana 52, Metamora. The Whitewater Canal Byway Association presents the 2nd Annual Bluegrass Festival with two full days of music, food and fun. $15/person each day at the gate. Full service campsites available for rent, indoor concession area. No smoking, drinking or animals in concession or stage areas. Bring lawn chairs. Free parking. Info: (765) 647-2176 or (765) 647-2541. mokeout Truck & Tractor Pull, 4 p.m.-9 a.m., June 29 to June 30, Preble County Fairgrounds, 722 S. Franklin St., Eaton, Ohio.

Fairgrounds fundraiser. Admission: $15 per day or $25 weekend.

Children younger than 10 free. Sat- Truck Show & Shine-Kiddie Tractor pull 5 p.m. Info: www.preblecountyfair.org, click on smokeout link.

Camping available. iberty Festival, June 29-July 1, downtown Liberty, Ind. ireworks 5K, June 30, Glen Miller Park, 2200 E. Main St., Richmond. 7:30 a.m. registration, race at 9 a.m. Part of the Wayne County Challenge. Benefits American Legion Harry Ray Post 65. $22 entry / $17 pre-entry by June 25. Info: Dave, (765) 962-6533 or www. wcchallenge.org/ usic & Marshmallows, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., June 30, Allen & Adaline Garber Nature Center, 9691 Ohio 503 N., Lewisburg, Ohio.

Celebrate the new Pavilion. Bring your own lawn chair, bug spray and non-alcoholic beverage and enjoy an evening of music with Eric Loy, guitarist and Earl Pittman, vocalist. A campfire with marshmallows for roasting will be provided. Free. Info: www.preblecountyparkdistrict.org or leave a message at (937) 962-5561. eighborhood Movies, 8:30 p.m., June 30, Fairview Elementary School, 60 N.W. L St., Richmond. When the evil wizard, Gargamel, chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their

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Rated PG, 103 minutes. Activities begin at 8:30 p.m.; movie at dusk.

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aar House & Farm Museum tours, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., July 1, Gaar House & Farm Museum Tours, 2593 Pleasant View Road, Richmond. Tours given on the first and third Sundays in July and August. Tours available at 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. Cost: $5 per adult; 18 years and younger, $2. Info: (765) 966-1262 or www.waynet.org/nonprofit/ gaar_mansion.htm ynn & Friends” Sounds of Faith & Freedom, 4 p.m., July 1, First Presbyterian Church, 100 N. 10th St., Richmond. Summer “Lynn & Friends” with Ann Frost, Kim Giesting, Teresa Jackson, Lynn Kennedy, Brian Rodgers and Carol Lou Woodward; all welcome. Free. last at the Overpass, July 3, 923 N. E. St., Richmond. Fun, food, live music and more, to celebrate Independence Day. Info: (765) 966-5654 or www.InHistoricRichmond.com idafternoon Movie - “Home on the Range,” 3 p.m.-4:15 p.m., July 3, Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Big screen in the Bard Room. Rated PG.

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luegrass gospel music concerts, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., July 3, William G. Scott House (formerly Knights of Columbus Hall), 204 N. 10th St., Richmond. Hosted by Mae Wagers. Performers: July 3, Faith And Heart; Aug. 7, Crimson Hill (formerly Durham Family); Sept. 4, Earl Wiseman and Kentucky Express; Oct. 2, Russell Vanwinkle & Friends; Nov. 6, FaithWay Singers; Dec. 4, Christmas party and pitch-in supper. Info: (765) 935-3476. nnual fireworks tour and refreshments, 7 p.m., July 3, Gaar House Museum, 2593 Pleasant View Road, Richmond. Limited to 20 people or 10 couples. Light meal served. Bring beverage of choice and chairs.

Drinks and appetizers on the lawn, dinner served inside the Gaar Mansion, dessert on the lawn during fireworks. Dress casually. Reservations were requested by June 22. Raindate: July 4. Cost: $50/person ($30 is a tax deductible donation to the Gaar House). Info: (765) 962-1262. ambridge City fireworks, dusk July 3, Creitz Park. ichmond fireworks, dusk July 3, Glen Miller Park, 2200 block East Main Street, Richmond. ollege Corner fireworks, dusk July 4, Stateline Park, College Corner, Ohio. onnersville fireworks, dusk, July 4, Roberts Park, 2900 Park Road, Connersville. agerstown Fireworks, dusk July 4, Hagerstown Airport, 999 S. Washington St. inchester fireworks, dusk July 4, Goodrich Park, Winchester. ireworks Extravaganza, dusk July 5, Hueston Woods Resort, 5201 Lodge Road, College Corner, Ohio. Concessions and music before the fireworks over the lake.

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ruisin’ on First Fridays, July 6, Historic Depot District, Fort Wayne Avenue, Richmond. Event set for July 6, Aug. 3 and Sept. 7.

Information: (765) 966-5654 or www.InHistoricRichmond.com ovie night, July 7, Lewisburg Park, Lewisburg, Ohio. Movie night at the Lewisburg Park; movie begins at dusk. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. istoric Centerville’s 2012 Home/Garden Tour and ice cream social, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 7 and 1-5 p.m. July 8, starts at the Mansion House, 214 E. Main St., Centerville. Five locations. Tickets are $7 and have all the locations listed and a map. Ice cream social is from 1-5 p.m. at the Mansion House. Open to the public. Those going on the tour will receive a free lemonade or iced tea with tour ticket and purchase of food. Ice cream, pies of the season, and drinks will be available for $4.50. Proceeds are for the restoration and maintenance of the Mansion House property and the old Salisbury Courthouse. Info: (765) 977-5605. ovies on the Hill, 8:30 p.m., July 7, Glen Miller Park, Richmond.

A brave young soldier, Steve Rogers, volunteers to undergo a series of experiments for a U.S. Army Super Soldier Program. They want to use him as an Army celebrity but when a Nazi plot reveals itself, Rogers must rise up and become the First Avenger in order to save his country. Steve Rogers becomes Captain America and he earns his way into the hearts and souls of every American. Rated PG-13, 124 minutes. Note: Activities begin at 8:30 p.m.; movie at dusk. ichmond Symphony Orchestra Concert at the Rose Garden, 2 p.m. July 8, Richmond Rose Garden, Glen Miller Park, 2500 block East Main Street, Richmond. Enjoy the roses while listening to a small group of RSO musicians. Info: (765) 966-5181 or www.waynet.org/ nonprofit/rosegarden/ hallenger Soccer, starts July 9, Freeman Park, 1150 N. 12th St., Richmond. While focusing on key techniques and components of soccer, their coaches teach the skills within the framework of

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character development based on respect, responsibility, leadership and sportsmanship. All this in addition to coaches with cool British accents!

Note: Ages: 4-14 (in groups 4-5, 6-9, 10-14). Times vary. armin’ Frenzy, 3 p.m.-4 p.m., July 10, Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Sing songs, see puppets and laugh with Chris Rowlands. He will teach about the fun on the farm. He works for the Aullwood Audobon Center and is a naturalist educator and artist. ealthy Little Ones Class Series, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., July 11, Clear Creek Food Co-op, 710 E. Main St., Richmond. Second Wednesday of each month through October. This series will introduce little ones (ages 2-5) to local foods, farming, gardening and the environment. All sessions will incorporate hands-on activities that will allow children to explore the natural world around them. $4 for co-op members and $5 for non-members. Space is limited - please pre-register.

765-939-4390 or www.clearcreekcoop.org edtime Stories, July 12, Joseph Moore Natural History Museum at Earlham College, 801 National Road W., Richmond. On the second Thursday of the summer months. The museum will host bedtime stories with the animals. Kids can come in their PJs and bring their own stuffed animals to hear great stories about animals. The museum will be open 6:45-8 p.m. on these evenings for bedtime story listeners only (parents must stay with their children). Stories are best for ages 3-8. Free. Info: (765) 983-1303 or www.earlham.edu/joseph-moore-museum ou’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, starts at 7:30 p.m., July 13, Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. Performances on July 13-15 and 20-21. Charles Schultz gave the world a great gift when he created the Peanuts gang almost 62 years ago. Winner of 10 awards during its two runs on Broadway, the musical’s plot is simple: A day in the life of good-old Charlie Brown. By the end of the show, we’ve had a fun lesson in what makes a good man and relived some favorite memories.

Cost: $15 adults, $12 students and seniors 65+. Sunday Matinee Family

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Special: $45 - includes five admissions (with at least one adult). teak Fry, 5 p.m., July 14, Lewisburg, Ohio. Steak fry, 5-7 p.m., auction at 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Tri-County North Community Association. ovies on the Hill, 8:30 p.m., July 14, Glen Miller Park, Richmond.

This is the inspiring true story of teen soul surfer Bethany Hamilton who lost her left arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again through her sheer determination and unwavering faith. A natural talent who took to the waves at a young age, she was leading an idyllic life on Kauai, participating in national surf competitions with her best friend Alana, when everything changed. This film reveals Bethany’s fight to recover

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from her ordeal. Rated PG; 106 min. aar House & Farm Museum tours, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., July 15, Gaar House & Farm Museum, 2593 Pleasant View Road, Richmond.

Tours given on Sunday, June 17, as well as the first and third Sundays in July and August. Tours available at 1,2,3 and 4 p.m. Cost: $5 per adult; 18 years and younger, $2. Info: (765) 966-1262 or www.waynet.org/ nonprofit/gaar_mansion.htm

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ega Sports Camp, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m., July 15, Tiernan Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Mega Sports Camp provides an age-appropriate introduction to and training for your child in one of four sports combined with an opportunity to learn about Jesus in an exciting and active environment. Kids can choose one sport from baseball, basketball, cheerleading, or soccer for the week. Pre-register. irls Basketball Camp, 10 a.m.-noon, July 16, Seton Catholic High School, 233 S. Fifth St., Richmond. Join varsity head coach, Bill Ott, his coaching staff and SCHS players for a week of instruction and fun!

All girls entering grades 3-8 are invited to attend! ead to Grow Final Festival, 3 p.m.-4 p.m., July 17, MorrissonReeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. There will be farm fresh treats, animals to pet and meet, games to play, and prizes to win in the north parking lot. Face painting, water games and more. agerstown Flying Circus, 6 p.m., July 17, Hagerstown Airport, 999 S.Washington St., Hagerstown. The Hagerstown Optimist Club presents this unique family event. See a Wright Model B Flyer, Vintage Aircraft (pre-’47), Auto Cruise-In, Model Ts, and fun flying antics. Food, snacks, drinks, ice cream and more will be available for purchase. Arrive early and bring a lawn chair. Free admission, free parking. Gates open at 2 p.m., main event at 6 p.m. pring Toddler Times, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., July 18, Cope Environmental Center, 4910 Shoemaker Road, Centerville. Every third Wednesday of each month. Introduce your little one to nature with a story, hike and craft. $3/child, registration required. Info: (765) 855-3188 or www. copeenvironmental.org ustainable Living Demo Home Tours, 4 p.m., July 18, Cope Environmental Center, 1792 Airport Road, Centerville. Visit an Indiana farmhouse being transformed into a sustainable home! Tours highlight a large variety and scope of ideas and changes for those

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interested in decreasing their consumption of natural resources. Preregistration is required. $5/person. Info: (765) 855-3188. lues & BBQ, 6 p.m.-10 p.m., July 20, J&J Winery/Big Dawg BrewHaus, 3415 National Road W., Richmond. A night under the stars with blues bands and BBQ cooked in Big Dawg Beer. No cover.

AIN Ride, July 21, throughout Wayne County. RAIN is an annual ride across the State of Indiana (Terre Haute to Richmond) sponsored by the Bloomington Bicycle Club. All riders must register to participate in RAIN. Online registration - $47/rider, mail-in registration $52/rider by June 21. Info: www.bloomingtonbicycleclub.org/events.php U East Run with the Wolves 5K, 8 a.m., July 21, Indiana University East, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Part of the Wayne County Challenge. Benefits IU East scholarships for IU East Alumni Association and IU East Athletics. On IU East’s cross country course - all grass and dirt. $20 entry, $15 pre-entry by July 16. ovies on the Hill, 8:30 p.m., July 21, Glen Miller Park, 2200 block East Main St. Richmond. In “Zookeeper,” the animals at the Franklin Park Zoo love their kindhearted caretaker, Griffin Keyes.

Finding himself more comfortable with a lion than a lady, Griffin decides the way to get a girl in his life is to leave the zoo and find a more glamorous job. To keep Griffin from leaving, they decide to teach him the rules of courtship, animal style. Rated PG; 90 minutes. Note: Activities begin at 8:30 p.m.; Movie at dusk. arson and Barnes Circus, 4:30 p.m., July 23, Lewisburg, Ohio, Lewisburg. Big top goes up at 10 a.m.; show times 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Tri-County North Community Association. Info: (937) 962-2413 nion County 4-H Fair, July 23-27, Liberty, Ind. Info: (765) 458-5055.

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ndiana Football Hall of Fame Golf Classic, July 25, Forest Hills Country Club, 2169 S.23rd St., Richmond. Information: (765) 9662235 or www.indiana-football.org ce cream social, 11:30 a.m., July 25, Richmond Senior Center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Organized by Rose Bud Village. eid Ride, July 28, 22 miles around Wayne County.

Info: 983-3324. ichmond Community Orchestra, 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m., July 28, J&J Winery/Big Dawg Brewhaus, 3415 National Road West, Richmond. $15 per ticket. Advanced tickets recommended. ovies on the Hill, 8:30 p.m., July 28, Glen Miller Park, , Richmond. On vacation in Los Angeles, Walter, the world’s biggest Muppets fan, and his friends Gary and Mary from Smalltown, USA, discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman to raze the Muppet Theater and drill for the oil recently discovered beneath the Muppets’ former stomping grounds. They help Kermit the Frog reunite the Muppets, who have all gone their separate ways. Rated PG; 98 minutes.

Note: Activities begin at 8:30 p.m.; Movie at dusk.

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reble County Fair, July 28-Aug. 4. Includes parade, colts stake racing, truck and tractor pulls, rides, demolition derby, live music.

Info: (937) 456-3748 or preblecountyfair.org. ance, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m., July 30, Richmond Senior Center, 1600 S.2nd St., Richmond. Dances scheduled April 30, July 30, Sept.

24 and Nov. 12 from 6:30-9 p.m. No pitch-in is planned this year. Info: (765) 983-7300. th Annual Rocking the Gorge, Aug. 1-2, Whitewater Gorge Park, 201 S. First St., Richmond. A multi-band concert on Aug. 1-2 in the Gorge to raise money for the Rose City BMX Club. The Rose City BMX Club has been operating the local BMX track since 1978 giving kids a place to ride for 32 years. hanticleer String Quartet - Free Concerts, 2 p.m. Aug. 3, Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond; 9:30 a.m.

Aug. 5, First Friends Meeting, 2010 Chester Blvd., Richmond; 3:30 p.m.

Aug. 5, Chanticleer Farm, 944 Woods Road, Richmond. Rain location – Earlham College’s Carpenter Hall. ummer Concert Series, 8 p.m.-10 p.m., Aug. 3, Glen Miller Park, 2200 block East Main St. Richmond. Entertaining thousands of folks throughout the U.S., this energetic duo is definitely a crowd pleaser.

Cook & Belle play all types of music from classic country to rock with amazing sound quality and vocals. All ages welcome. Check them out at: www.cookandbelle.com ovie night at Lewisburg Park, Aug. 4, Lewisburg Park, Lewisburg, Ohio. Movie night at Lewisburg Park, with movie beginning at dusk; bring lawn chairs and blankets. itness in the Park, morning of Aug. 4, Glen Miller Park band shell, 2200 E. Main St., Richmond. Registration will take place each morning before class begins. Hula hoops, jump ropes, and other toys provided to entertain your child during the workout. All ages welcome.

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luegrass gospel music concerts, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Aug. 7, William G. Scott House (formerly Knights of Columbus Hall), 204 N. 10th St., Richmond. Hosted by Mae Wagers. Featuring Crimson Hill (formerly Durham Family). Info: (765) 935-3476. ummer Concert Series, 8-10 p.m., Aug. 10, Glen Miller Park, Richmond. For more than 10 years, Central Indiana’s party band, Big Daddy Caddy, has been rockin’ clubs and stages all over Indiana. From classic and hard rock, dance, and hip-hop, to country, pop, and blues from the ’50s through today, they’ve got it covered! All ages welcome.

Check them out at www.bigdaddycaddy.com agerstown Jubilee 5K, 9 a.m., Aug. 11, Hagerstown High School, 701 Baker Road, Hagerstown. Part of the Wayne County Challenge. $18 entry, $15 pre-entry by Aug. 6. Info: (765) 238-0125 or www. wcchallenge.org ack to School Bash, Aug. 11, Roosevelt Hill in Glen Miller Park, 2200 E. Main St., Richmond. Annual event for families with children. School supplies distributed, outdoor games, refreshments and lots of fun. School supplies limited to the first 500 children. Children should be present to receive supplies. Registration is required.

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elp the Animals Movie Night, 8 p.m., Aug. 11, Middlefork Reservoir, Sylvan Nook Drive, Richmond. Way before he ever met Shrek, this legendary cat goes on a heroic journey, teaming up with mastermind Humpty Dumpty and the street-savvy Kitty Softpaws to steal the famed Goose that lays the golden eggs. It’s the adventure of nine lifetimes! Rated PG, 90 minutes. Note: Activities begin at 8 p.m.; movie at dusk. rbLeaf, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Aug. 14-Oct. 19, Hayes Arboretum, Richmond. A self-guided walking leaf collecting trail is open from Aug. 14-Oct. 19. Leaves from 55 trees may be collected, starting from the Nature Center complex where maps are available. Bring pencil, paper and plan for organizing leaves as they are collected. Selected trees are numbered, marked with orange ribbons and have white signage with orange lettering labeled in English and Latin. The gate will remain open until 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and until 5 p.m. Saturdays for this activity. oddler Times, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Aug. 15, Cope Environmental Center, 4910 Shoemaker Road, Centerville. Every third Wednesday of each month. Introduce your little one to nature with a story, hike and craft. $3/child, registration required. Info: (765) 855-3188 or www. copeenvironmental.org ustainable Living Demo Home Tours, 4 p.m., Aug. 15, Cope Environmental Center, 1792 Airport Road, Centerville. Visit an Indiana farmhouse being transformed into a sustainable home! Tours highlight a large variety and scope of ideas and changes for those interested in decreasing their consumption of natural resources. Preregistration is required. $5/person. Info: (765) 855-3188. erby Days, Aug. 16-18, Lewisburg, Ohio. Derby race, parade, games, car show and bike show, followed by fireworks in Lewisburg Park. Info: (937) 962-2413.

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airspray,” 7:30 p.m., Aug. 17-19 and 24-26, Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from August 17-19 and 24-26. Showtimes: Friday-Saturday,7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Based upon the movie. Adults $15, students $12, seniors $12. (765) 962-1816 or www.richmondcivictheatre.org ummer Concert Series, 8 p.m.-10 p.m., Aug. 17, Glen Miller Park, Richmond. Jonny Hazard features Randy and Bryan Baker on lead guitar and Bill Amiot on bass. Randy and Bryan are a father-son duo that has played music in the area for several years. Jonny Hazard plays a mix of Rock and Blues music with nods to the styles of players like Eric Clapton, B.B. King and other rock and blues greats! All ages welcome. Check them out on Facebook!

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Richmond Parks and recreation will be offering fitness classes at the band shell in Glen Miller Park. Registration will be held each morning before class begins. Hula hoops, jump ropes, and other toys provided to entertain your child during the workout. All ages welcome. Free. he Wyatt LeGrand Paintout Workshop, 9 a.m., Aug. 18, Hagerstown Museum & Arts Place, 96 1/2 E. Main St., Hagerstown.

Sponsored by Psi Iota Xi and Hagerstown Arts Place. Artist Wyatt LeGrand (www.legrandartsudio.com) will demonstrate from 9 a.m.-noon then the artists will go to their scenes and paint until 4:30. They will return to Arts Place and display their work, have refreshments and select winners. Some of Wyatt’s work will be on display and for sale at Arts Place. Cost: $15/artist. Limited to 20 artists. (765) 886-5098 or www. tombuttersart.com

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The Playwrights’ Center in Minneapolis; Portland Center Stage; The Guthrie; The Public Theater, among others. Neulander shares the story of the development of the Intergalactic Nemesis project in the midst of a recession. He describes his experience trying to bring the original version of the show to a commercial run in New York, failing at that, and then resurrecting the project to its current form, which is now touring the world. www.theintergalacticnemesis.com/jason-neulander ummer Concert Series, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., Aug. 31, Glen Miller Park, Richmond. Join us an hour earlier as we celebrate our local musicians on Labor Day Weekend! Bringing together a variety of acts, this night will be a blast as we kick off the long weekend. Inflatable slide and obstacle course for the kids, as well as food vendors to round out the last night of the series. All ages welcome. re-school Story Time at the Joseph Moore Museum, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Sept. 4, Earlham College, 801 National Road W., Richmond.

Pre-school story time programs take place on the first Tuesday of each month from September-May. For 3- to 5-year-olds. Stories from 1010:30 a.m. Free time to explore the museum from 10:30-11 a.m. Free.

Info: (765) 983-1303 luegrass gospel music concerts, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Sept. 4, William G. Scott House (formerly Knights of Columbus Hall), 204 N. 10th St., Richmond. Hosted by Mae Wagers. Featuring Earl Wiseman and Kentucky Express. Info: (765) 935-3476. ruisin’ on First Fridays, Sept. 7, Historic Depot District, Fort Wayne Avenue, Richmond. Information: (765) 966-5654 or www.InHistoricRichmond.com ittle Shop of Horrors, 8 p.m., Sept. 7, Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Tickets: $15. For ticket reservations, call the Civic Hall box office at (765) 973-3350.

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Kicks off Gennett Walk of Fame. Info: (765) 962-2860 or starrgennett.org. ennett Walk of Fame Music Festival, Sept. 8, Whitewater Gorge Park, 201 S. First St., Richmond. Free concerts between noon and 6 p.m. Kids activities and rubber duck regatta. Information: (765) 962-2860 or starrgennett.org ambridge City Canal Days, Sept. 8, Main Street, Cambridge City.

Sept. 8-9, along Main Street/U.S. 40 National By-way, Cambridge City. Arts, crafts, tractor and car shows, entertainment, large parade, food, antiques and eateries. Free admission. Info: (765) 478-4689 or www. cambridgecityindiana.org irefighter 5K, 9 a.m., Sept. 8, Fire Station, Cambridge City. Part of the Wayne County Challenge. Benefits Cambridge City Volunteer Fire Department. One of the fastest courses in the WCC series. The course runs along the northern edge of Cambridge City and through residential neighborhoods. $20 entry. No pre-entry discount. Info: www. wcchallenge.org ealthy Little Ones Class Series, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Sept. 12, Clear Creek Food Co-op, 710 E. Main St., Richmond. Second Wednesday of each month through October. This series will introduce little ones (ages 2-5) to local foods, farming, gardening and the environment. All sessions will incorporate hands-on activities that will allow children to explore the natural world around them. $4 for co-op members and $5 for non-members. Space is limited - please pre-register.

765-939-4390 or www.clearcreekcoop.org he Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks”, 1 p.m., Sept. 12, Goddard Auditorium, Carpenter Hall, 801 National Road W., Richmond. The international success of Rebecca Skloot’s New York Times best-seller, “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” has left people keenly interested in the Lacks Family and Henrietta’s legacy. David

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“Sonny” Lacks, Henrietta’s son, shares with audiences what it meant to find out, decades after the fact, that his mother’s cells were being used in laboratories around the world, bought and sold by the billions.

Sonny puts a personal face to big issues such as the dark history of experimentation on African-Americans, the birth of bioethics, and the legal battles over “informed consent” and whether we control the stuff we’re made of, and should share in the profits. Co-sponsored by the Robert Simpson Charles Lectureship in Ethics Endowed Fund. ichmond Celebrates Kidsfest / Moonlight Parade, Sept. 15, Glen Miller Park, Richmond. Parade starts at Glen Miller Park entrance (2200 E. Main St.) and continues west to 14th street. Info: (765) 9837217 or www.richmondindiana.gov ispanic Heritage Month Celebration, Sept. 15-Oct. 15, around Richmond, Richmond organizations are invited to plan events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Richmond. Show the Hispanic community how much we appreciate their contributions to the Richmond area ... also everyone is welcome in Richmond. Info: Jennifer Rios at jenrios01@gmail.com or call Howard Lamson at 765-993-7238. ichmond Symphony Orchestra - “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” 7:30 p.m.-9:20 p.m., Sept. 15, Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. The RSO’s 56th season opens brilliantly with pianist Winston Choi playing Beethoven’s monumental Piano Concerto No. 5, “The Emperor.” His Highness royal robes are accompanied by a suit of home spun from Aaron Copland, the Suite to his opera, “The Tender Land” and a jacket of jazzy blues, Frank Ticheli’s “Blue Shades.” Adults, $15-$20; students through grade 12, free. ight Hike Series #7, 8 p.m., Sept. 21, Cope Environmental Center, 4910 Shoemaker Road, Centerville. Hayes Arboretum and Cope Environmental Center collaborate for this series of monthly night hikes.

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This is the annual fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Indiana. Info: David Lydick, (765) 994-1004 or davidlydick@comcast.net ance, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m., Sept. 24, Richmond Senior Center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Dances scheduled Sept. 24 and Nov. 12 from 6:30-9 p.m. No pitch-in is planned this year. Info: (765) 983-7300. ecture by Ana Castillo, 1 p.m., Sept. 26, Goddard Auditorium, Carpenter Hall, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Ana Castillo, novelist, essayist and poet, explores what Ibis Gomez-Vega has called “those segments of the American population often separated by class, economics, gender and sexual orientation.” Castillo’s works transcends boundaries of politics, class and gender, making her “one of a few Mexican-American writers who have attracted the attention of the mainstream reading public.” Raised in a working-class neighborhood in Chicago, Castillo credits the powerful storytelling tradition of her Mexican heritage as the foundation and inspiration for her writing. “So Far From God,” her first novel, marked Castillo as one of the country’s most gifted and engaging Latina writers. Publications following this include the short story collection “Loverboys,” and “Peel My Love Like an Onion.” Her most recent novel, The Guardians, follows the lives of Mexican immigrants who illegally cross the border into the United States. www.anacastillo.com. ktoberfest, Sept. 29, Historic Depot District, Fort Wayne Avenue, Richmond. Event is set for Sept. 29 in the Historic Richmond Depot District, 180 Fort Wayne Ave., Richmond. Info: (765) 939-3325 or www.depotoktoberfest.com

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