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Model Ts travel in the Archway Days parade. Several upcoming festivals in the Whitewater Valley offer parades, vendors, fun foods and children’s activities.

Start planning ahead for fall festivals and family fun with our Explore guide. Try something new!

In addition, check out the Life page at www.pal-item.com and Thursday’s print edition for previews and updated lists of events.

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Listings are free and run as space permits. Âť ArbLeaf trail, open through Oct. 24, Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Free access to a self-guided walking leaf collecting trail. 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. Our gate will remain open until 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and until 5 p.m. Saturdays for this activity. (765) 962-3745 or hayesarboretum.org Âť American Discovery Trail Hiking Club, meets at various trails located in or near the Richmond area.

Hikes are scheduled at 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 9 a.m. Saturdays. Weekday hikes last about an hour (2 - 3 miles). Saturday hikes are longer (3 - 5 miles). Locations vary so call for information (966-

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Mondays at Rose Hamilton School, 1281 Round Barn Road, Centerville. First Tuesday each month, Friends Fellowship Courtyard, 2030 Chester Blvd., Richmond.

Tuesdays, Boys & Girls Clubs, 1717 S. L St., Richmond.

Wednesdays, St. Paul’s Church, 121 S. 18th St., Richmond; and Pershing Gym, 519 Queen St., Pershing;

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and Fridays (from 10 a.m. to noon), YMCA, 1215 S. J St., Richmond. For children before kindergarten entry and a parent. On the last Tuesday each month, Beth Trammell, assistant professor of psychology at IU East, will answer questions on parenting. www.mybirthtofive.org Âť Wild West Train To Dinner, 6 p.m., Aug. 28 and Oct. 30, Whitewater Valley Railroad, 455 Market St, Connersville. A special Wild West-themed Twilight Limited Train to Dinner excursion. Come and see Bandits, Marshals, Robber Barons, Fancy and some Not So Fancy Women as you roll through the scenic countryside. The Wild West entertainment is being provided by the Circle D Rangers. Fares are $39 per person and include the round trip train ride, the meal, tax and tip.

Train operates rain or shine. Reservations: (765) 8252054 or www.whitewatervalleyrr.org Âť Cork and Canvas, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 28, Sept. 25 and Oct. 30, Room 912, 912 E. Main St., Richmond. Create a painting with instruction. Offered by Richmond Art Museum. $35. Reservations: (765) 966-0256 Âť 75th anniversary celebration, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 29, 10 Quaker Hill Conference Center, Quaker Hill Drive, Richmond. Featuring family activities, tours, food, gospel singers, crafts, history and Richmond Group Paint Out. (765) 962-5741 or http://www.qhcc.org/ Âť American Limited train ride, noon Aug. 29, Whitewater Valley Railroad, 455 Market St., Connersville.

Looking to relive a bit of the Civil War? Be in the middle of the action as an Union Army detachment protects the U.S. Government Payroll, while along the line Morgan’s Raiders plan and wait. Two-hour layover in Metamora. $22 for adults and $14 for kids.(765) 8252054 or www.whitewatervalleyrr.org  The Builder’s Ball, 5:45 p.m. Aug. 29, Cope Environmental Center, 4910 Shoemaker Road, Centerville.

Dinner and auction. Local food by Chef Jen Ferrell and a chance to taste home-brewed wines and beers featuring local ingredients. Those include an exclusive wine

by Melton Renzulli Wines using strawberries from Cope’s garden and an exclusive beer crafted by New Boswell Brewing Company using chicory root from Cope’s property. Dinner served at 6:30 p.m. $95 per person. Tickets: (765) 855-3188 or http://www.copeenvironmental.org/.  RHS Class of 2005 reunion, Aug. 29, J&J Winery, 3415 National Road W., Richmond. (765) 993-3950 or (765) 914-7398  Open House and Full Moon Night Hike, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Aug. 29, with hike at 8:30 p.m., Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Free admission and free food (hot dogs and s’mores) over campfire at open house. Hike is $3 for member and $5 for non-members.  Babes in the Woods, 10-11 a.m., Sept. 3, Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Ages 3-5. Calling all nature-loving preschoolers! Topic: Life on a Log. Members: free, non-members: $3 per child, parent is free.  Autumn Oaks coonhound event, Sept. 3-5, Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Free for spectators. United Kennel Club welcomes all dog lovers. Hundreds of the country’s best coonhounds will compete in bench shows and hunting contests. Autumn Oaks, which began in 1960, has grown to be one of the top three largest coonhound events featured on the UKC licensed event calendar.

Thousands of spectators and participants travel from all over the United States and Canada. No game is taken and no firearms are allowed at UKC events. Nationally recognized vendors will offer dog and pet products. Spectators are asked to leave their own pets at home, as only dogs registered to compete are allowed on the event grounds. (269) 343-9020 or www.ukcdogs.com. Âť Preble County Koffee Talks, 8-9:30 a.m., offered the first Friday each month at REFLECTIONS@pmg, 3377 U.S. 35 E., West Alexandria, Ohio. Leadership discussions and networking for women. Schedule: Sept.

4, “Am I Too Busy To Be Healthy? The Rushing Woman’s Syndromeâ€? with speaker Gwen Pietzuch; Oct. 2, “How are you REALLY Leading?â€? by Stefanie Price; Nov. 7, essential oils by Babette Spitler; and Dec. 4, “Ban Bossyâ€? by Darlene Langhout, Girl Scouts of Western Ohio. wibn.org Âť Eatonic Music Festival, Sept. 4-6, Preble County Fairgrounds, 722 S. Franklin St., Eaton, Ohio. Featuring more than 35 bands on two stages. Headliner is sixtime Grammy winning blues legend Buddy Guy on Sept. 4. Concerts are from 5 p.m. Sept. 4 to 2 a.m. Sept.

5 (blues); 10 a.m. Sept. 5 to 2:30 a.m. Sept. 6 (rock) and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 6 (bluegrass). Early bird discount ticket available. Performers on Friday are Bob Dellaposta and the Broken String Band, Noah Wotherspoon and Band, Ira Stanley and Dixie Peach, Scotty Bratcher, Blue Lou and the Mafia, Nerak Roth Patterson, Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel and Chris Yakopcic Music. Saturday performers are Adrienne Rose Music, Todd T. Fox, No Pit Cherries, Emma Woodruff And the Ruffians, The Magic Lightnin’ Boys, Tony Godsey Band, Kumasi, Kelly Richey, The Lately, Baoku, Mars or the Moon, Eyeris Wide, To No End, Elementree Livity Project, The Almighty Get Down, The Nightbeast, The Shift and Avareous. Sunday’s perform-

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Rides in a horse-drawn carriage are a popular feature of Heritage Days at Wayne County Historical Museum.

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Blues guitarist Buddy Guy will headline the Eatonic Music Festival, taking place Sept. 4-6 at the Preble County Fairgrounds.

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Shoppers walk between rows of vendors during Levi Coffin Days in Fountain City.

Âť Backyard Herbs, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Sept. 10, Cope Environmental Center, 4910 Shoemaker Road, Centerville.

In this class you will learn that your own backyard abounds in useful medicinal plants. This is led by local herb enthusiast Jean Blue. Fee charged. Register at least one week in advance at a.blue@copeenvironmental.org or (765) 855-3188  10th annual butterfly release, 5 p.m. Sept. 11, The Secret Ingredient, 720 E. Main St., Richmond. For each $20 donation that goes to Richmond Rose Garden, participants will receive one butterfly to release at a ceremony honoring or memorializing someone important to the donor. Honorees’ names will be displayed in the store window for three weeks. Butterflies need to be paid for by Sept. 7. (765) 966-0990  Richmond Civic Theatre’s world premier melodrama, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 and 2 p.m. Sept. 12-13, Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond.

The show is called “The Perilous Passing of Prudence Proudwellâ€? or “A Gold Mine in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush.â€? Tickets are $7 on Friday (no Heritage Festival admission) or $2 on Saturday-Sunday (must also pay Heritage Festival admission, which is adults, $7; ages 6-18, $4; members and children younger than 6, free). Âť RHS Class of 1960 reunion, Sept. 11-12. Friday gathering from 6-10 p.m. at Chuck’s Sports Bar, 1500 N. E St. Saturday at the Tarum Shrine Club from 5:30-6:30; social hour with dinner at 6:30. A golf outing is planned Saturday at Forest Hills Country Club. billbburg@aol.com or (765) 962-7232. Âť RHS Class of 1965 reunion, Sept. 11-12, with Friday gathering at 6 p.m. at Little Sheba’s, 175 Fort Wayne Ave., Richmond. Saturday events include RHS tour at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. gathering at Forest Hills Country Club. njm65@frontier.com, (765) 277-0461 Âť RHS Class of 1975 reunion, Sept. 11-12. Friday gathering at 7:30 p.m. at Chuck’s Sports Bar, 1500 N. E St., Richmond. Saturday gathering at 6:30 p.m. at 4th Floor Blues Club. 1975rhsclass@gmail.com, (765) 9733338 or RHS Class of 1975 on Facebook. Âť Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Sept. 12, Glen Miller Park, 2200 E. Main St., Richmond. Registration at 9:30 a.m., ceremony at 10:30 a.m. and walk at 11 a.m. (800) 272-3900 or http://alz.org/ Âť 50th annual Heritage Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sept. 12 and noon-5 p.m. Sept. 13, Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. Featuring children’s activities and crafts, carriage rides, blacksmith, iron works, handmade and wood crafts, art, silent auction, Civil War re-enactments, music and more. Adults, $7; ages 6-18, $4; members and children younger than 6, free. www.waynecountyhistoricalmuseum.org Âť Potterypalooza, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 12, Richmond Art Museum, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond.

Free admission. Live wheel throwing demonstrations, Kids Clay Zone, more than 20 ceramic vendors, and live music by Wingwalkers and Sean Lamb Band. Âť 3rd Annual Richmond Lions Club Auction, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 12, National Guard Armory, 1200 W. Main St., Richmond. Doors open at 8 a.m. Selling new and good used items plus many coupons for local business services. Âť Starr-Gennett Music Festival, Sept. 12-13, around

Richmond. Sept. 12 at the Depot, “Praise in the Airâ€? featuring music by Rev D Silva and the Hispanic Wesleyan Church, noon-1:15 p.m.; Micah and Rebekah Herrick, 1:15-2 p.m.; Rev Dylan Shope and the Lighthouse Assembly, 2-3 p.m.; gospel rap by Leah Deane, 3-3:45 p.m.; Hope House Group, 4-4:30 p.m.; Rev. Ron Chappell and New Unity Praise Band, 4:45-5:45 p.m.; “Diversity at the Depotâ€? featuring The Randy Baker Band, 6-7 p.m.; Nathan Ball, 7-7:30 p.m.; Michael Locke and Repeat Offenders,7:30-8:30 p.m.; Tyler Stroh, 8:30-9 p.m.; Crossroads Band, 9-10 p.m. Then, “Stars, Stripes and Songsâ€? Sept. 13 at the Wayne County Veterans Park, with 5:30–7 p.m., Rush County Big Band, and flag folding ceremony and “Tapsâ€? at 7 p.m. Âť Concert featuring folk music, dulcimer and more, 4 p.m. Sept. 12, First Assembly of God, 315 National Road W. Richmond. (765) 960-0756 or (765) 9146151 Âť Youth As Resources Golf Scramble, 9 a.m. Sept.

12, Highland Lake Golf Course, Richmond. Money supports youth-led projects in Wayne County. Cost is $200 per four, or $50 per individual. Students are $35.

Scramble-style from best ball. Includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, the chance to win some great prizes, and lunch. Sponsors sought. (765) 993-0005 or http://yarwayne.org/golf/ Âť Stage One Youth Theatre’s “Goodnight Moon,â€?

2 p.m. Sept. 12-13, Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. Tickets: $11 adults, $6 youth.

School shows on Sept. 11. (765) 962-1816 or gorct.org Âť Sunsplash featuring Nappy Roots, 3-7 p.m., Sept.

12, Runyan Center, Earlham College, Richmond. Earlham celebrates the beginning of a new academic year with an outdoor splash in the sun. The Sunsplash festival includes food, fun outdoor activities including a water slide, various inflatables, face painting, henna tattoos and unique vendors. American alternative Southern rap quartet Nappy Roots is the headline act.

Wristbands available at the gate: $10/adults, $5/seniors and children under 18 years of age. Rain or shine. No refunds. (765) 983-1373 Âť NHS Class of 1980 reunion, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 12, FOP Lodge, Abington Pike, Richmond. For more information, see the Facebook page, NORTHEASTERN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1980. Âť Ride the Rails with Lincoln, 10 a.m., Sept. 12 and Oct. 10, Whitewater Valley Railroad, 455 Market St., Connersville. $22 for adults and $14 for ages 2 to 12.

Reservation: (765) 825-2054 or whitewatervalleyrr.org Âť Annual Wayne County Rural Youth Reunion, 12:30 p.m. Sept. 13, MCL Restaurant & Bakery, 3801 National Road E., Richmond. Bring your Rural Youth memorabilia and a friend. All previous members welcome. (765) 478-9107, (765) 962-7556, (765) 886-5339 Âť Paint @ the Garden Wine & Canvas, 7 p.m., Sept.

14, Olive Garden, 4111 National Road E., Richmond.

Step-by-step instruction by Ron Deane on the second and fourth Monday each month. $35. Wine&Canvas starts at 7 p.m. Those who want to eat dinner can come at 5:30 p.m. Those with a paid event receipt from Deane who call Olive Garden and make dinner reservations before 6 p.m. Sunday can receive a discount on their entree. Wine&Canvas reservation: (765) 977-9944 Âť Toddler Times, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Sept. 16, Cope Environmental Center, 4910 Shoemaker Road, Centerville.

Kids explore the outdoors of CEC through a story, hands-on activities, crafts, and a hike. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Be sure to dress for the weather! Toddler Time happens rain or shine. $3 per child. Topics: Sept. 16, “Amazing Arachnids,� reading: “The Very Busy Spider (by Eric Carle); Oct. 21, Falling Asleep, reading: “Time to Sleep� (by Denise Fleming).

Pre-register by calling (765) 855-3188. Âť Novel Conversation, 11 a.m.- noon Sept. 16, Brown Room, Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. A discussion of “Positiveâ€? by Paige Rawls. Registration limited. Books available at the reference desk.

(765) 966-8291 Âť Community Improvement Awards Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m. Sept. 17, the Leland Legacy Ballroom, 900 S. A St., Richmond. Organized by the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce to honor beautification projects that deserve recognition. $20 per person.

RSVP at http://wcareachamber.org/ or (765) 962-1511.  Pop Up Yoga, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 17, parking lot in the first block of North Seventh Street, Richmond, across from Morrisson-Reeves Library. Accompanied by live music. Free.  Women’s Networking Lunch, 11:30 a.m. registration, Sept. 18 at Lingle Hall, Reid Health, 1100 Reid Parkway, Richmond. Reservations required by Sept. 11 at http://waynecountyfoundation.org/WNL91815.html  Wine Down on the Farm, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 18, Huddleston Farmhouse, U.S. 40, west of Cambridge City, Ind. Plein air artists from the Indiana Plein Air Painters Association and the Richmond Art Group will create paintings on site and sell them. Food by Jen Ferrell includes smoked pork chops, Wilson Winery wines, tomato and basil salad, cheddar potato casserole, green beans, corn pudding and cheesecake.

Tickets are $50 per person (or $35 for Indiana Landmarks and Richmond Art Museum members). They must be purchased on advance online at winedown2015.eventbrite.com or by calling (800) 450-4534.  Preble County Pork Festival, Sept. 19-20, fairgrounds, 722 S. Franklin St., Eaton, Ohio. Free admission and parking. Arts and crafts, pig races, live music, vendors, food, children’s activities and more. Parade at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 19. (937) 456-7273 or http://porkfestival.org/  Levi Coffin Days, Sept. 19-20, Fountain City, Ind. Live music all weekend. Pork chop and ribeye sandwiches sold at the Lions Den, with other food provided by local organizations. A 10K run/5K walk is planned at 7:30 a.m. Sept. 19 and a parade will be at 11 a.m. Sept.

19. Applications accepted for king and queen contest.

(765) 847-2691 Âť Family Fun Fest, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sept. 19, South 10th Street Park, 200 block South 10th Street, Richmond.

Carnival-style games, prizes, entertainment, and more for all ages. Richmond Parks & Recreation partners with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County’s Day for Kids. Discovery Zone with more than 20 community agencies will distribute information for parents. Free.  Throttle Time Guest Engineer Program, 12:15 p.m., 1:25 p.m., and 2:35 p.m. Sept. 19 and 26, Whitewater Valley Railroad, Eastern Avenue and Indiana 121, Connersville, Ind. (nearly a mile south of Grand Central Station). Be a locomotive engineer for 30 minutes after brief training. $150 Must be 18 years of age or older, with normal vision and hearing, and able to climb steps into the locomotive cab unassisted. Reservations: (765) 825-2054 or www.whitewatervalleyrr.org  RHS Class of 1951 annual reunion, 11 a.m. registration and 11:30 a.m. meal, Sept. 19, MCL Restaurant & Bakery, 3801 National Road E., Richmond. Casual dress. Everyone pays for own meal. (765) 966-1880  Whitewater Valley Ballroom Dance Club, 7-9:30 p.m., Sept. 19 and third Saturday each month, Richmond Senior Community Center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. $5 per person. Please bring finger food or soft drink to share. For teens and adults of all ages.

Casual dressy attire. (765) 962-8649 or (765) 935-7370. Âť Richmond Symphony Orchestra - Music for Late

Summer, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 19, Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. As summer ends, RSO opens its season with a “Summer Pastoraleâ€? by Swiss-French composer Arthur Honegger. Pianist Lorraine Min will join the orchestra in the tuneful “Fourth Piano Concertoâ€? of Camille SaintSaens, and the concert will conclude with the charming and romantic Symphony No. 5 by Bohemian composer Antonin Dvorak. $75 adult season subscription. Free youth admission for grades K-12. A single adult ticket is $15. (765) 966-5181 or http://richmondsymphony.org Âť The Flat Out Band and Dance,7:30-11 p.m. Sept.

19, Lewisburg Community Center, 261 E. Clay St., Lewisburg, Ohio. $10 per person or $15 per couple. Tickets: (937) 533-8732 Âť Richmond Celebrates Kids! KidsFest Moonlight Parade , 8 p.m., Sept. 19, Glen Miller Park, 2200 E. Main St., Richmond. Free admission. Travels down U.S. 40 to 14th Street. Floats, marching bands, teams (step, dance, sports), youth groups welcome to have floats or walking groups. Registration: (765) 983-7217 Âť Deans of College Comedy, 8-9:30 p.m., Sept. 19, Goddard Auditorium, Carpenter Hall, Richmond. Featuring comedians Steve Hofstetter, Jay Black, Ronnie Jordan and Taylor Romilson. The Deans are rising stars who have had success in television and movies such as ION original movie “Meet My Val,â€? FOX show “Laughs,â€? HBO, BET and Showtime. $10/adults, $5/ seniors and children younger than 18. (765) 983-1373 Âť Flamenco Louisville, 9:30 a.m. Sept. 24, Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. This group of dancers and musicians will present a convocation to area foreign language students. Cost for this performance is $2 for students, with free admission for instructors. Open to school groups and homeschool families. Call the box office for reservations or more information, (765) 973-3350 Âť “The Incredible Vision of a Half Blind Man: Carl Fisherâ€? told by Steve Etheridge, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Sept.

24, Bard Room, Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. This is the story of a man born in Richmond, Indiana, half blind but with the incredible vision to spearhead the creation of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Free. Registration is not required. Âť Catalyst4Change program featuring national winner Joe Montana and emcee Tim Brown, 5:309:30 p.m. Sept. 24, Lingle Wellness Center at Wernle Youth & Family Treatment Center, 2000 Wernle Road, Richmond. $100 each or $700 for a table of eight.

Tickets: (765) 939-4570 or wernle.org Âť Casino Night, Sept. 25, 4th Floor Blues Club, 923 N. E St., Richmond. All of the ticket price goes to local charities. (765) 966-5654 or inconcertrichmond.com. Âť Applefest, Sept. 25-27, Jefferson School grounds, New Paris, Ohio. Food vendors with apple dumplings and other apple-inspired dishes, several arts and craft vendors, a parade and classic car show on Saturday, live music and entertainment throughout the weekend featuring Quadrafunk on Friday, Rodney (cover band from Dayton) on Saturday, Garcia & Scott and the National Trail Steel Drum Band on Sunday, DJ Bill Floyd all weekend long, amusement rides and games for the kids on Friday and Saturday, Wild Heart animal shows, all kinds of apple-related contests and a beer garden. www.newparisoh.com Âť BikeTOURberfest, 8:30 a.m. Sept. 26, Cardinal Greenway, Richmond. Your choice of small, familyfriendly course, a 41-mile trek or a 58-mile route with challenging elevations. $30 for adults, $15 for students of any age. Register and park at Wayne County Health Department at corner of North Third and Main streets. http://biketourberfest.com/ or (765) 977-2886 Âť Birthright walk, 8 a.m. Sept. 26, Community Christian School, 500 Elks Road, Richmond. Pledge packets available at 303 S. Sixth St. (765) 962-7439 Âť Oktoberfest, Sept. 26, Historic Depot District, Richmond. Street fair with arts, crafts, antiques, food, beer garden, music and more. RichmondDepotDistrict.com Âť Fall festival, Sept. 26, Warm Glow Candle Outlet, 2131 N. Centerville Road, Centerville, Ind. Includes arts and crafts vendors. (765) 855-5483 Âť Girls That Shine Gala for Girls Inc. of Wayne County, 7-11 p.m. Sept. 26, Gaar Mansion, 2593 Pleasant View Road, Richmond. Walk the red carpet at the gala under the stars. Food by Jen Ferrell, short film screening, honorees, live music and dancing. Red carpet attire encouraged but optional. $75 per person or $700 per table of 10. Cash bar. RSVP by Sept. 17.

Tickets: (765) 962-2362 Âť Cumbia All Stars, 7:30-9 p.m., Sept. 26, Goddard Auditorium, Carpenter Hall, Richmond. With its bold guitars, jerky beats and mesmerizing melodies Cumbia remains majestically loyal to its traditional background while innovating new melodies. $10/adults, $5/seniors and children younger than 18. (765) 983-1373 Âť Full Moon Night Hike, 8:30 p.m., Sept. 26, Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Âť Lipstick 8 Year Bash, 10 p.m. Sept. 26-2 a.m. Sept.

27, E Street Pub, 815 N. E St., Richmond. Âť Farm tour, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 29, Bowman Superior Genetics, 9898 Garrett Road, Greens Fork, Ind. Free.

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Tickets: eatonicmusicfestival.com. Info: (937) 533-1291  35th annual Farmer’s Pike Festival, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

Sept. 4-6 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 7, 1965 S. County Road 850 E., New Castle, Ind. Vendors open at 9 a.m. each day. More than 400 spaces for antiques, collectibles, arts and crafts, jewelry, clothes, food and other items.

Games. Concerts (gospel, bluegrass, country, oldies and more) free to attend with paid admission, which is $4 for adults, $1 for children 10 and younger, and free for ages 3 and younger. Acres of free parking. (765) 332-2576 or http://farmerspike.com/ Âť Olive Hill Farm Craft Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept.

4-5, 3331 N. Centerville Road, Centerville, Ind. Primitive and country items for sale, including new fall dÊcor and pumpkins. No admission charge. Rain or shine. (765) 886-5216  First Friday Car Shows, Sept. 4 and Oct. 2, Historic Depot District, Fort Wayne Avenue and North E Street, Richmond. Free for spectators.  Twilight Limited Train To Dinner, 6 p.m. first and third Fridays in September and October, Whitewater Valley Railroad, 455 Market St., Connersville. This train takes riders from Connersville to the Laurel Hotel Restaurant for a pan-fried chicken dinner and other home-cooked meals. Train ride, meal, tax and tip is $32 for adults and $17 for children ages 2 to 12. Reservations required. (765) 825-2054 or www.whitewatervalleyrr.org  Harvest Festival, 8 a.m.-noon Sept. 5, Jack Elstro Plaza, North Seventh and A streets, Richmond. Farmers market, fun free kids’ crafts and activities, an inflatable obstacle course, and more.  Thunder in the Park XII Car and Truck Show, Sept. 5-6, Roberts Park, 2900 N. Park Road, Connersville, Ind. Organized by Connersville & Everton Lions Club. Pre-registration for both days is $20 (or $10 for one day between 9 a.m. to noon). Corn hole tournament each day at 2 p.m. for $20 per team. (765) 265-2840  The Tribute Quartet, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 6, Spartanburg Christian Church, 6714 E. County Road 700 S, Lynn, Ind. Doors open at 5 p.m. No tickets needed. Free will offering. (765) 874-1266 or spartanburgcc@hotmail.com  Fall Festival for seniors,10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept.

10-11, Dunlapsville Pioneer Village near Quakertown Recreation Area. Offered by Area 9 In-Home & Community Services Agency. Day one will provide activities and information for active older adults. Day two will offer activities designed specifically for those in nursing/care facilities. $6.50 for meal. Activities, including educational programs, health screenings, pontoon boat rides, live music by Garcia & Scott, are free.

Register: (765) 966-1795 or (800) 458-9345.  Birth-to-Five Open House and Book Sale, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 5-7:30 p.m. Sept. 10, Richmond State Hospital’s Building 418, 498 N.W. 18th St., Richmond.

Low-cost new or gently used books for preschool age children and their families. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Park in rear of school building. Office is next to Safety Village. (765) 966-6080 or www.mybirthtofive.org. Âť Pirate-themed Family Storytime, 6-6:30 p.m., Sept. 10, library, 126 E. Main St., Centerville, Ind. Âť Free introductory square dancing lessons, 7:30-9 p.m. Sept. 10 and 17, Comstock Room in Runyan Center at Earlham College, 801 National Road W., Richmond.

Sponsored by the Hoosier Corners Square Dance Club.

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A pig statue greets visitors to the Preble County Fairgrounds in Eaton, Ohio, during the Preble County Pork Festival. This year’s festival takes place Sept. 19-20. Admission and parking are free. It includes arts and crafts, pig races, live music, vendors, food and children’s activities.

Clubs of Wayne County, 1717 S. L St., Richmond. Free and open to the public. Âť Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None,â€? Oct. 23-24, 30-31 and Nov. 1, Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. Shows at 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. A summer holiday ends up being a deadly game of elimination as, one-by-one, 10 stranded visitors are charged with various crimes before being murdered.

Adults, $18; seniors 65 and older and students, $15.

(765) 962-1816 or gorct.org Âť Make a Difference Day, Oct. 24, around the area.

Make A Difference Day is a USA TODAY initiative, backed by the Gannett Company, parent company of the Palladium-Item. In collaboration with Points of Light, it is the largest national day of community service. Register a project at http://makeadifferenceday.com/ and apply for a $10,000 grant.  Day of the Dead program, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 24, Morrisson-Reeves Library’s Bard Room, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Free. Registration is not required.  Celebration of the Mind, 1-5 p.m., Oct. 24, Dennis Hall, Earlham College , 801 National Road West , Richmond . Play puzzles and games. Create art and see magic. We honor the legacy of Martin Gardner, the pioneer of recreational mathematics, with flecagons, origami, soap bubbles, beads, stencils, and more. Free admission. Open to the public.  Fright Night with a Kids Halloween Party, Oct. 24, 4th Floor Blues Club, 923 N. E St., Richmond. All of the ticket price goes to local charities. Learn more at (765) 966-5654 or inconcertrichmond.com.  Pumpkinliner, Oct. 24-25, Whitewater Valley Railroad, 455 Market St., Connersville. A trip for families from Grand Central Station to the pumpkin patch. Tickets include round-trip train service, a hay ride to and from the patch, and a pumpkin for each child 12 and younger. Trains depart at 10:01 a.m. and 12:30, 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for ages two and older and include a pumpkin for children age 12 and younger. Reservations recommended. (765) 8252054 or www.whitewatervalleyrr.org

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tickets-17443070694 Âť YWCA Annual Dinner, 5:30 p.m., Oct. 1, Forest Hills Country Club, 2169 S. 23rd St., Richmond. Keynote speaker is LaDonna Gatlin, sister to the Gatlin Brothers musicians, performer, professional speaker and author. Social hour starts at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is at 6:30 p.m. with silent auction. Tickets are $50 in advance. Reserved tables for eight are $500. Benefits Genesis domestic violence shelter. Reservations: (765) 966-0538 or visit 15 S. 11th St., Richmond. Âť Olive Hill Farm Craft Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 2-3, 3331 N. Centerville Road, Centerville, Ind. Large birdhouses, wood pumpkins and grapevine. No admission charge. Rain or shine. (765) 886-5216 Âť Love and Respect Conference, 6:30-10 p.m. Oct. 2 and 8:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. 3, EUM Church, 1451 Sater St., Greenville, Ohio. Designed to help couples and singles achieve the relationship of their dreams.

Video featuring Emerson and Sarah Eggerichs. $15 per person through Sept. 21 and $20 per person after September 21. Information/registration: www.loveandrespect.com. (937) 548-3211 Âť Fourth Street Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 3-4, 100 to 500 blocks of South Fourth Street, Richmond. Arts, crafts, antiques, food and more. Free admission. Vendors sought. Booth rental is a fundraiser for Senior Opportunities Services. (765) 962-1010 Âť Photography workshop, 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 3 and 10, Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. A two-Saturday program taught by Earlham professor Walt Bistline. Registration: (765) 966-0256 Âť Tales from the Departed, 1-5 p.m. Oct. 3, Earlham Cemetery, 1101 National Road W., Richmond. A walking tour. Several departed residents will be reenacted at their gravesites. Admission charged as a fundraiser for Wayne County Historical Museum.

(765) 962-5756 Âť Concert featuring Sharron Kay King, 4 p.m. Oct. 3, First Assembly of God, 315 National Road W., Richmond. (765) 960-0756 or (765) 914-6151 Âť Basics of Painting workshop for beginners, Oct. 7-9, Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. A three-day workshop with Indianapolis painter Douglas David. Âť Taste of Wayne County, 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 8, Richmond Square Mall, 3801 National Road E., Richmond.

Organized by Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce. Tickets are $10 each and will be available beforehand and at the event again this year. (765) 962-1511 or WCareaChamber.org.  Book Buddies, Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Dec. 10, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 10, April 14 and May 12, Birth-to-Five office, Richmond State Hospital’s Building 418, 498 N.W. 18th St., Richmond. Kids hear a story, create a craft, play a game, make a snack, move to music and take home a free book during a one-hour program connected to a monthly theme. Free. Make reservations no later than two business days before the events. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

(765) 966-6080 or www.mybirthtofive.org. Âť Ninth annual Basket Bingo, 6 p.m. Oct. 8, Elks Country Club, 2100 U.S. 27 S., Richmond. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Tickets available at Hand-In-Hand Adult Day Care. Food, drinks and snacks available for purchase. For ages 18 and older. (765) 966-0852 Âť Annual Salad Smorgasbord, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 9, First United Methodist Church, 318 National Road W., Richmond. $6 including drink. Four serving lines.

(765) 962-4357 Âť Out of the Darkness Walk, Oct. 10, former Glen Miller Park golf course, 2500 block East Main Street, Richmond. Registration at 9 a.m. with walk at 10 a.m.

Raise money and awareness for suicide prevention efforts. (765) 983-8067 or Sarah.mccashland@centerstone.org  Octoberfest, Oct. 10-11, Peace Park, West Alexandria, Ohio. Arts and crafts, food and more. kiwanisoktoberfest@earthlink.net  Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 10, Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Featuring actual stars of shows such as “The Phantom of the Opera,� “Les Miserables,� “CATS,� “Jesus Christ Superstar� and “Jekyll & Hyde� performing songs from those musicals and new hit shows. $28 adults, $20 students.

(765) 973-3350 or civichall.com Âť Haunted Museum, 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 16-17 and 23-24, Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. The museum will be decorated for the season. Bring kids dressed in costume for not-toofrightening fun for the family. Spooky guests, storytelling and treats. Admission charged. Âť Books, Movies, Music and More Sale, 3-7 p.m.

Oct. 15, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Oct. 16 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 17, Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Open to the public. Most items are $1 or less.

Stock up on your supply of winter reading. Donated material includes a wide range of CDs, DVDs, videos, puzzles, games, records and fiction and non-fiction books (romance novels, mysteries, thrillers, biography, cooking, education, history, home and garden, self-help, social sciences and more). Tables will be replenished continuously. Cash and checks accepted. Âť Black Walnut Festival, Oct. 17-18, Camden, Ohio. Âť Pork chop dinner, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 17, CentervilleAbington Senior Center, 111 S. Second St., Centerville. $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Includes cheesy potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, dessert and drink.

(765) 855-5651. Âť Richmond Symphony Orchestra - Through the Looking Glass, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 17, Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Featuring soloist Andres Cardenes on Philip Glass’ “Violin Concerto,â€? along with “Leonore Overture No. 3â€? by Beethoven and Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition.â€? Free youth admission for grades K-12. A single adult ticket is $15. (765) 966-5181 or http://richmondsymphony.org Âť BRAvo! Signature Event , Oct. 17, Reid Health, 1100 Reid Parkway, Richmond. A fundraiser to help provide free mammograms for area women. Âť Play 12, 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 19-23, Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County, 1717 S. L St., Richmond. Child care offered during Richmond Community Schools’ break for a fee. (765) 962-6922 Âť Open judging for 117th Annual Exhibition of Richmond and Area Artists, 6 p.m. Oct. 21, Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Âť Women’s Leadership Conference, Oct. 23. Offered by Wayne County Foundation. (765) 962-1638 or www.waynecountyfoundation.org Âť Catholic Women United Salad Smorgasbord, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 23, Seton Intermediate Cafeteria (Holy Family), 801 W. Main St., Richmond. $7 adults, $3 for children age 6-11. Express line and carry-out available. Tickets will be sold at the door. Âť Halloween Party, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 23, Boys & Girls

Âť “One Book, Many Voicesâ€? discussion with author Paige Rawl, 7 p.m. Oct. 27, IU East’s Vivian Auditorium in Whitewater Hall, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Book signing will follow in the lobby. Rawl writes about growing up HIV positive, being bullied and overcoming bullying. Free tickets are available at iueonebook2015.eventbrite.com. Âť “Curious George: The Golden Meatball,â€? 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Oct. 29, Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond.

Performed by nationally touring Theatreworks USA. About 50 minutes. Recommended for grades pre-K through 3. Cost: $2 for students, with free admission for instructors. Open to school groups and homeschool families. Reservations: (765) 973-3350 Âť Smart Futures Dinner, Oct. 29, Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County, 1717 S. L St., Richmond. Annual fundraiser for the clubs. (765) 962-6922 Âť Wild West Train To Dinner, 6 p.m., Oct. 30, Whitewater Valley Railroad, 455 Market St., Connersville. $39 per person Reservations: (765) 825-2054 or www.whitewatervalleyrr.org Âť Reception and awards for 117th Annual Exhibition of Richmond and Area Artists, 7 p.m. Nov. 5, Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Exhibit closes Jan. 16. Âť Concert featuring Another Round and RHS Choir, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 6, Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. An all-men’s a cappella group from Indiana University Bloomington will perform. Show of Shows is a fundraiser for Senior Opportunities Services. Tickets are $10 in advance at Civic Hall, Augustin Printing and SOS craft shop on South Fourth Street. They are $12 at the door. (765) 962-1010 Âť “The Exonerated,â€? 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6-7 and 2 p.m.

Nov. 8, Earlham College, 801 National Road W., Richmond. A Studio 10 production of Richmond Civic Theatre. Based on actual stories of six Death Row inmates, “The Exoneratedâ€? is an intense drama of a justice system gone awry. For adults. In collaboration with the Earlham College Theatre Arts Department. $15 for public; included in RCT membership. (765) 962-1816 or gorct.org Âť Comedy show, Nov. 11, 4th Floor Blues Club, 923 N. E St., Richmond. All of the ticket price goes to local charities. (765) 966-5654 or inconcertrichmond.com. Âť YWCA Christmas Village, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Nov. 13 and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 14, Kuhlman Center, Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N,. Richmond. Admission: Adults, $2; children 12 and younger admitted free. Food available. (765) 966-0538 Âť Schoolhouse Rock, LIVE!, Jr., Nov. 14-15, with daytime school show Nov. 13, Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. Offered by Stage One Youth Theatre. (765) 962-1816 or gorct.org Âť Concert featuring The Woodsman, 4 p.m. Nov. 14, First Assembly of God, 315 National Road W. Richmond. (765) 960-0756 or (765) 914-6151 Âť Dallas Brass with vocalist Bryan Anthony,7:30 p.m. Nov. 14, Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Its repertoire includes classical masterpieces, Dixieland, swing, Broadway, Hollywood and patriotic music. RHS band members will perform. $28 adults, $20 students. (765) 973-3350 or civichall.com Âť Olive Hill Farm Christmas Craft Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 20-21, 3331 N. Centerville Road, Centerville, Ind. Free admission. Indoors. (765) 886-5216

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Civic Hall Performing Arts Center Richmond Community Schools and Civic Hall Associates Proudly Presenting Series 2015-2016 Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway‌

Recreates the greatest moments from the finest shows of the century featuring the actual stars of shows such as The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, CATS, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Jekyll & Hyde.

100 Years of Broadway

Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 7:30pm Adults $28 / Students $20

Dallas Brass‌

Founded in Dallas, TX in 1983 by Michael Levine, the DALLAS BRASS has become one of America’s foremost musical ensembles. The group has established a unique blend of traditional brass instruments with a full complement of drums and percussion, which creates a performing entity of extraordinary range and musical challenges. Don’t miss the return engagement of Dallas Brass, featuring vocalist BRYAN ANTHONY, for a wonderful evening of music.

Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 7:30pm Adults $28 / Students $20

Swing’n The Holidays featuring The Jive Aces‌ with special guests The Satin Dolls

Having become the fi rst band ever to reach the semifi nals of Britain’s Got Talent in 2012 following up with a performance for Her Majesty The Queen, THE JIVE ACES have truly established themselves as the UK’s top Jive & Swing band.

Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 7:30pm Adults $28 / Students $20

Under The Streetlamp‌

America’s hottest new vocal group delivers an electrifying evening of classic hits from the American Radio Songbook.

Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 7:30pm Adults $32 / Students $24

Jo Dee Messina‌

With its title ME chosen by fans, Jo Dee’s newest album - released March 18, 2014 - marks her most personal album to date. Jo Dee wrote, or co-wrote, many of the songs on the album.

Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 7:30pm Adults $32 / Students $24

Flamenco Louisville

Thursday, September 24, 2015 / 9:30am

The oldest fl amenco organization in the Kentuckiana area, provides a home for fl amenco performers, students, and afi cionados. They offer classes, workshops and educational programs, as well as being available to provide professional and student dancers and musicians for a variety of performance situations. This talented group of dancers and musicians will present a convocation to area high school foreign language students at Civic Hall. Cost for this performance is $2.00 for students with free admission for instructors.

Curious George: The Golden Meatball‌

Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 9:30am & 12:30pm K to 4th Grade

All–You-Can-Eat Meatball Day came just once a year. George had been waiting all month for that day, a day almost bigger than his birthday! On Meatball Day, George helped his friend Chef Pisghetti cook some delicious meatballs, and serve them to the hungry crowd. But this year, the crowd had vanished! Something was keeping people away. ‌Find out what happens by attending the show.

All events, dates and times are subject to change.

Order your tickets today!

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Civic Hall Performing Arts Center 380 Hub Etchison Parkway • Richmond, Indiana 47374

These presentations are supported by the Arts Midwest Touring Fund, a program of Arts Midwest that is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from the Indiana Arts Commission and General Mills Foundation. These attractions are also made possible, in part, with support from the Community Foundation of Randolph County, the Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. Further funding has been provided through the generosity of our Sponsors: Richmond Community Schools, KICKS 96 (WQLK-FM and WHON-AM), Indiana Public Radio, Whitewater Broadcasting (1490 WKBV and G101-3 radio). Co-sponsors include: First Bank Richmond, Wayne County Foundation, Earlham College, U.S. Bank, Palladium-Item, Wayne Bank and Trust Co., Dr. William H. Toedebusch, Dr. J. Michael and Nancy Perez and Family, Reid Health and The Stamm Koechlein Family Foundation.

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