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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.palitem.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 Emery at (765) 973-4468 in the newsroom or Sharon Brandley in advertising at (765) 973-4442.
© 2014 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: file photo by Rachel E. Sheeley Hot air balloons will be visible again this year at 1st Bloom and Glow on June 4 at the Richmond Rose Garden
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State Parks
at www.copeenvironmental.org. Free. Trails open to the public dawn to dusk seven days a week.
Hueston 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.
Hayes Arboretum: 801 Elks Road, Richmond.
Mounds State Recreation Area and Quak-
ertown 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.
Whitewater 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.
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.
SPORTS Richmond 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) 935RATS. Full schedule and more information on website: richmondriverrats.com. Teams from Richmond and Seton Catholic high schools also play at McBride, which is available for games, tournaments, church services and concerts. ZOO
Heaven’s Corner: 385 Quinn Road, West Alexandria, Ohio. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. 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, $10; ages 3-12 & 65+, $7; age 2 and younger admitted free. Cope Environmental Center: 4910 Shoemaker Family passes available. Info: (937) 839-5005. Road, Centerville, Ind. Info: (765) 855-3188 or online Website: www.heavenscornerzoo.org.
Outdoor Activities
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Local Parks Berryfield Park, Middle Drive off Chester Blvd. Bicentennial Park, Bridge Ave. 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 & U.S. 27 North Richmond Parks & Recreation Department office at Glen Miller Park, (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 & 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 Goodrich Park - Winchester, Indiana. Call for Info: (765) 584-2645 Hagerstown City Park - 15940 Turnpike Road. Info: (765) 489-4060 Maplewood Park - North Morton Avenue, Centerville, Ind. Info: (765) 855-5515
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.
FUNDRAISERS, FESTIVALS, FAIRS AND FLOWERS Historic U.S. 40 Yard Sale, dawn to dusk May 28June 1 along U.S. 40 from Baltimore to St. Louis. (765) 478-4809 or www.oldstorefrontantiques.com Bargains by the Buddha National Road Yard Sale, May 29-30, Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. Yard sale coinciding with Historical National Road Yard Sale weekend. Free admission to yard sale. Richmond Symphony Orchestra Signature Event “Polka and Dots,” May 31, William G. Scott House and Event Center, (formerly Knights of Columbus Hall), 204 N. 10th St., Richmond. Live polkas and waltzes by RSO, beer and wine garden, yodeling competition, polka lessons and music from the Alpine Express. $100 per person. Reservations should be made by May 22 at (765) 966-5181 or richmondsymphony.org. Create For Success Tourism Conference, June 3, Richmond Art Museum. (765) 935-8687 1st Bloom and Glow, 6:30-9:30 p.m., June 4, Richmond Rose Garden, 2500 block East Main Street, Richmond. Mingle in the garden before watching hot air balloons glow at dusk. Catered food available with advance ticket purchase of $20. Tickets available at Wayne County Convention and Tourism Bureau through May 27. No charge to watch balloon glow. 962-8914.
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Centerville Lions Club Fish Fry, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., June 6 to June 7, Centerville Christian Fellowship Hall, 120 E. Main St., Centerville. Tickets available at door or in advance. Bridges, Bikes & Blues Covered Bridge Motorcycle Ride and Blues Fest, June 14, some events at Preble County Historical Society, 7693 Swartsel Road, Eaton, Ohio. Also includes 5K run. (937) 787-4256 63rd annual Poultry Days, June 13-15, Versailles, Ohio. www.versaillespoultrydays.com.
Smoke Out – Truck & Tractor Pull, June 28, Preble County Fairgrounds, Eaton, Ohio. City Life arts and culture, Glen Miller Park, 2200 E. Main St., Richmond. Free. Schedule: June 28, Richmond Civic Theatre; July 12, Richmond Art Museum; July 26, Richmond Symphony Orchestra; Aug. 9, regional act TBA. Find updates at CityLifeRichmond.com. Blast at the Overpass, July 3, 4th Floor Blues Club, Richmond. (765) 966-3614 or inconcertrichmond.com
Secret Garden Tour, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 21 and 10 Race for Justice, 8 a.m. July 4, Glen Miller Park, a.m.-3 p.m June 22, Richmond. This Rose Garden at Richmond. 10K run or 2-mile walk. Fundraiser for Glen Miller Park will be featured with garden boutique Whitewater Valley Pro Bono. $15 for ages 21 and of unique iron works, baskets, containers and a variety above. $10 for age 20 and below. (765) 983-7353 of garden accessories. The Richmond Group plein air painters will be on the grounds painting. Tickets on sale at Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Centerville Bicentennial, July 4-5 and July and all First Bank Richmond branches in advance and at 14-19, around Centerville, Ind. July 4 events at Centerville soccer field; parade at 2 p.m. July 5 museum on days of tour. Rain or shine. $10 advance or along Main Street. Activities between July 14-19 $12 day of event. include art and photography contest, historic home tours, golf scramble, car cruise-in, orchestra per“Welcome to My Garden” flower show, noon-4 p.m. June 21, MCL Restaurant & Bakery, 3801 National formance, community church service, March on RichRoad E., Richmond. Open to the public. Free. Presented by Petal & Stem Garden Club. Garden Walk, June 21, Lewisburg, Ohio. (937) 962-4377 or www.lewisburg.net Wayne County 4-H Fair, June 21-28 at the fairgrounds, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. Entertainment includes 3 Bar J – Seven Event rodeo at 7 p.m. June 26. (765) 886-5400 or www.wayneco4hfair.com Buckeye Bridge Bicycle Ride, June 21, Preble County Fairgrounds, Eaton, Ohio. Tee-Off for Justice, noon June 27, Forest Hills Country Club, 2169 S. 23rd St., Richmond. Golf fund-raiser for Whitewater Valley Pro Bono. $95 for golfing includes cart, fees, and lunch or $350 foursome. (765) 983-7353 Brookville Canoefest, June 27-28, most activites in the Brookville Town Park. Classic car caravan, crowning of the festival princess, Idol contest and a performance by the Jay Jesse Johnson Band Friday evening. Canoe races, including a biatholon, begin Saturday morning at the Brookville Lake tailwaters, followed by the Chicken Fry-Off in the park and fireworks at dark on Saturday. (219) 510-4433
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mond with cornhole games, needle and quilt show, senior days, children’s day, recognizing Civil War veterans, 5K run, Spike and the Bulldogs concert, farm day and a juried craft show. www.centervillein.com or (765)855-5223 Liberty Festival, July 4-6 on the Union County Courthouse square. Vendors, music and food on the square, Union Street parade, and a pork chop supper at the Union County Fairgrounds on Saturday. (765) 458-5976. Picnic in the Park, 1-7 p.m. July 4, Peace Park, West Alexandria, Ohio. Car show at 9:30 p.m. with lighted parade at 10 p.m. and fireworks at Twin Valley School. College Corner Old Fashioned Fourth of July, noon until dark, July 4, Stateline Ball Park and Town Grove on Church Street. Parade, games, baseball games, food and fireworks. Carson & Barnes Circus, July 5, Lewisburg, Ohio.
(937) 962-4377 or www.lewisburg.net Old Fashioned Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks, July 6, Preble County Historical Society, 7693 Swartsel Road, Eaton, Ohio. (937) 787-4256 Franklin County Fair, July 12-19, Franklin County Fairgrounds, 11328 County Park Road, Brookville, Ind. (765) 647-3511. Ladies Day Out-Crafting with Nature, 1-3 p.m. July 12, Preble County Park District, Garber Nature Center, Lewisburg, Ohio. Union County 4-H Fair, July 19-24, Davis Park, 411 Patriot Boulevard, Liberty, Ind. (765) 458-5055. Spirit Academy and Paranormal Investigation, July 19, Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. Purchase tickets in advance.
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Hagerstown Flying Circus, July 22, Hagerstown Airport, 999 S. Washington St., Hagerstown, Ind. Gates open at 2 p.m. Main event at 6 p.m. Family friendly. Free. See vintage airplanes up close. Meet the pilots. Watch amazing feats overhead. These daring young men will perform aerial games at 6 p.m. Bring a blanket. Food available. Sponsored by Hagerstown Optimists. Preble County Fair, July 26-Aug. 2, Preble County Fairgrounds, Eaton, Ohio. Big Birthday Bash, afternoon of July 30, Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Celebration of 150th anniversary. Chalk art, games, music, food, fun, goodie bags, door prizes and more. Free. (765) 966-8291 U.S. 127 Yard Sale through Preble County, July 30-Aug. 2. http://www.127sale.com
Lewisburg Derby Days, Aug. 14-16, Lewisburg, Ohio. Food, games, bingo, cruise-in, bike night, derby races, live music and ďŹ reworks Great Darke County Fair, Aug. 15-23, Greenville, Ohio. (800) 736-3671 Jubilee Days, Aug. 15 to Aug. 17, Hagerstown, Ind. Additional activities planned from noon-8 p.m. at Dave’s Cafe/The Cave at Flatlanders, 581 E. Main St., including karaoke, bike run and Big City Steal band. Starr-Gennett Walk of Fame Music Festival, Sept. 12-14, 200 block South First Street, Richmond. (765) 962-2860 or http://www.starrgennett.org/ Founders Day, Sept. 6-7, Union County Courthouse square, Lib-
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erty, Ind. Depot Museum open on Railroad Street, food at the Templeton Cabin on the square, pioneer games and crafts for kids, pioneer demonstrators. Contact person for historical demonstrations: Art Redinger, (765) 458-5294 Heritage Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 6 and noon-5 p.m. Sept. 7, Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. Re-enactors, food, music and more. Admission charged. Preble County Pork Festival, Sept. 20-21, Preble County Fairgrounds, Eaton, Ohio. Levi Coffin Days, Sept. 20-21, Fountain City, Ind. Apple Fest, Sept. 27-28, New Paris, Ohio.
FAMILY FUN End of The School Year Celebration, 5-7 p.m., May 31, Community Christian School, 500 Elks Road, Richmond. Christ Jesus Community Church plans a balloon toss, basketball, bubbles, family photos, hot dogs, hamburgers, sides and drinks on the playground. Free activities and admission.
Children’s summer events, June 4-July 9, 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Morrisson-Reeves Library Bard Room, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Free. Events: June 4, Safari’s Birthday Party; June 11, Addie Hirschten, storyteller; June 18, Minnetrista Furry Tails Puppet Show; June 25, crafts and games party; July 2, Cope Environmental Center “Coolest things about Richmond”; July 9, Geoff Atkins, “Bubble Wonders.’’ Movies, 8:30 p.m., June 7, Elizabeth Starr Academy, 301 N. 19th St.; 8:30 p.m., June 14, Vaile Elementary School , 300 S. 14th St.; 8:30 p.m., June 21, Fairview Elementary School, 60 N.W. L St.; 8:30 p.m., June 28, Westview Elementary School , 1707 S.W. A St. Free program of Richmond Parks and Recreation Department. Toddler Times, Cope Environmental Center, 4910 Shoemaker Road, Centerville, Ind. Kids explore the outdoors through a story, hands-on activities, crafts, and a hike. Programs are 1 hour long. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Be sure to dress for the weather! Toddler Time happens rain or shine. $3 per child. Pre-register by calling Mary at (765) 855-3188. All sessions from 10-11 a.m. Themes: June 17: Bees in the Trees; July 16: Groovy Critters; Aug. 20: Nighttime Animals; Sept. 17: Season Sampler; Oct. 15: Growing a Jack-o-Lantern. Father Daughter Walk, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., July 10, Glen Miller Golf Course, 2514 E. Main St., Richmond. 2014 Indiana Reptile Breeders Expo , June 22, Aug. 3, and Oct. 26, National Guard Armory, 1200 W. Main St., Richmond. New location. $5 admission; ages
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10 and younger free. www.irbexpo.com or (812) 923-7339 Back to School Splash Bash, 7:30 - 10:00 p.m. July 31, Cordell Municipal Pool, Richmond. Movie nights, 8:30 p.m., Glen Miller Park, Richmond. Schedule: Athlete movie, Aug. 2; family movie, Aug. 9; teen movie, Aug. 16; action movie, Aug. 22, family movie, Aug. 30. Free. Family Fun Fest, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sept. 20, South 10th Street Park, Richmond.
FARMERS MARKETS Farmers Market and More, 5-8 p.m. Thursdays through August, Peace Park, East Dayton Street, West Alexandria, Ohio. Features local food, produce, entertainers, independent consultants and crafters. Free parking and public restrooms.(937) 839-4085. Richmond Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays and 7 a.m.-noon Saturdays in the parking lot at North Seventh and A streets. Free admission. (765) 977-2650 or www.richmondinfarmersmarket.com. Union County Friday Farmers Market, 4 p.m. Fridays on the courthouse square starting May 23 and continuing until fall. Two hours of live music on most Fridays. (765) 458-5976.
CARS AND TRAINS Whitewater Valley Motor Speedway events, most Fridays throuugh mid-October, 3505 Indiana 44, Liberty, Ind. (765) 580-2860 or www.unioncountyspeedway.com Vintage Wheels’ 3rd annual The Depot Show, June 14, near Fort Wayne Avenue, Richmond. Registra-
tion from 3-5 p.m. $10 entry fee. DJ and door prizes. All proceeds benefit special needs children. Free admission for spectators. (765) 966-6486 or fspurlock44@aol.com. The 11th Speedster Run, June 11-14, Richmond. Organized by Model T Ford Club of America. (765) 962-7459. Classic Car Cruise-In, 1-4 p.m. June 15, July 20, Aug. 17, Sept. 21, Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. Free to see cars; special rate for museum admission. Cruise-ins, 5:30 p.m Tuesdays throughout the summer, J’s Dairy Inn, Liberty, Ind. Kids’ Train Rides and Model Train Display, Noon-5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday, Richmond Furniture Gallery, 180 Fort Wayne Ave, Richmond. Free. (765) 939-3325. Old Fashioned Saturday Night Car Show, Aug. 23, downtown Eaton, Ohio. www.downtowneaton.com
MUSIC AND THEATER Two-time Grammy winner Lawrence Juber
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(opener Shannon Clark), 7:30-9:30 p.m., May 22, Taffys of Eaton, 123 E. Main St., Eaton, Ohio. Call (937) 4561381 for reservation. $20 Duke Heitger and Swingtet, 7 p.m. May 23, Lingle Auditorium, Reid Hospital, 1100 Reid Parkway, Richmond. Featuring Dan Block and Scott Robinson. $15 adults, $5 students. (765) 962-2860 or starrgennett.org The Isaacs, 7 p.m. May 31, First Baptist Church, 1601 S. A St., Richmond. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. $20. More upcoming concerts: Greater Vision, 7 p.m. Aug. 2, $20; Booth Brothers, 2 and 7 p.m. Sept. 6, $20; Collingsworth Family, 2 and 7 p.m. Oct. 11, $20; Christmas with Dino, Dec. 6, $20. Tickets available at the church and Trinity Gifts & Books or by calling (765) 962-3074 or (765) 977-3001. Outlaw Country Blues Fest, 5-11 p.m., May 31, Flatlander’s Bar & Grill, 581 E. Main St., Hagerstown. Featuring Ray Wylie Hubbard, Gene Deer, Governor Davis, Booda-Kat Band and Scratch Gravel Road with emcee Don Jeanes. Must be 21 or older with valid ID. Benefits Rebecca Lanter Memorial Scholarship Fund. Music and food. Tickets $20 plus 90 cent fee for online purchase. Ticket link: https://www.ticketriver.com/event/10642. Gate sales $20 day of show.
International blues artist Doug MacLeod, June 3, Taffy’s, 123 E. Main St., Eaton, Ohio. Winner of the 2013 Blues Blast Music Award for Male Artist. Opener is Dave Muskett. Tickets are $15. Call (937) 4561381 to purchase. Richmond Shakespeare Festival, June 6-15, including music and arts fair both weekends, Starr-Gennett Building in Whitewater Gorge, 200 S. First St., Richmond. Schedule: “Romeo and Juliet,” 8 p.m. June 6-7, June 12, 2 p.m. June 14 and 2 p.m. June 15; and “Much Ado About Nothing,” 2 p.m. June 7-8, 8 p.m. June 11, 13 and 14. Music performers include Garcia and Scott, Achilles Tenderloin, Blackthorn’s Bards, Somebody’s Brothers, Richmond Community Orchestra, Inc., SONA: The Society of Neutral Angels, Leah Loranzan, Brian Jackson & Friends, Richmond-area jazz musicians and Sam Stone. (866) 369-7671 or http://www.richmondshakespearefestival. org.
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Gospel music by The Old Paths, 6:30 p.m. June 8, Spartanburg Christian Church, 6714 E. 700 S., Lynn, Ind. No ticket needed. Free will offering. (765) 874-1266 Music on the Square, 6-8 p.m. Fridays, Union County Courthouse Lawn, 26 W. High St., Liberty, Ind. Free. Schedule: June 13, James Dominy; June 20, Sweet Surrender; July 18, Glen Hoy; July 25, Jay Jesse Johnson. Three Trails Music Series, Muncie, Ind. 6:30 p.m. June 13 at Minnetrista, 1200 N. Minnestrista Parkway. Other concerts all at Canan Commons downtown (rain location Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 500 E. Main St.): 8 p.m. July 25, Lil Ed and the Blues Imperials; 8 p.m. Sept. 6, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper; and 8 p.m. Oct. 2, Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys
land, Ind. This year’s fair will run from July 7-12. Other attractions are a hog wrestling contest, harness racing, a Figure 8 race, a concert by Phil Dirt and the Dozers, and the annual demolition derbies. A schedule of the main grandstand events can be found at (888) 282-2728 www.jaycountyfair.com.
Eli Young Band, 8 p.m., July 9, Jay County Fair, Port-
“Bye Bye Birdie” musical/comedy, July 11-13 and
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Chanticleer String Quartet concerts, 2 p.m., Aug. 1, Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St.; 9:30 a.m. Aug. 3, First Friends Meeting, 2010 Chester Blvd.; and 3:30 p.m. Aug. 3, Chanticleer Farm, Woods Road, Richmond. Free and open to the public. Music Jamboree, Aug. 9, Richmond. Benefits Senior Opportunities Services. (765) 962-1010. Josh Turner with special guest Scotty McCreery, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17, Darke County Fairgrounds, Greenville, Ohio. Tickets: (800) 736-3671 or http://darkecountyfair.com/ 18-20, Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. Conrad Birdie is a teen heartthrob rocker in the 1950s. When he is drafted into the army, teen hysteria and a national “one last kiss” contest ensue. Family friendly. (765) 962-1816 or gorct.org. Richmond Parks free concert series, Cook & Belle with Seth Cook, 8 p.m.-10 p.m., July 12, Glen Miller Park, Richmond. The SunBurners, 8-10 p.m. July 19, Glen Miller Park, 2200 E. Main St., Richmond. Dedicated to bringing the island party to the Midwest. Free.
Joe Mullins and The Radio Ramblers, Aug. 24, The Amphitheater, Preble County Historical Center, 7693 Swartsel Road, Eaton Ohio. www.preblecountyhistoricalsociety.com or(937) 787-4256
NATURE AND OUTDOORS Hike/Bike Yourself Healthy, organized by Cope Environmental Center, 4910 Shoemaker Road, Centerville, Ind. Free exercise incentive program will begin on Memorial Day and run through Labor Day. Keep track of minutes. Bike, walk, run, or hike anywhere in the world outside. Weekly prize drawings. Special awards go to the female and male with most minutes logged overall, the individual with the minutes logged at CEC, and our youngest participant. Log your active minutes on Cope’s website or at one of our many paper logbooks throughout the community. Logbooks are located at Hayes Arboretum, Family Fitness Works, Townsend Community Center, HELP the Animals, Morrisson-Reeves Library and at Cope. hyh@copeenvironmental.org. Geocaching Adventure, 10 a.m.-noon, May 31, Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Outdoor treasure-hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Learn the basics and hunt for a few treasures. Non-members $5; children 12 and younger free. Must bring your own GPS-enabled device. (765) 962-3745 or stephenhayes13@yahoo.com Learn to Swim Program, 10 a.m.-7:15 p.m., June 9-20, June 23-July 4, July 7-11 and July 14-25, Cordell Municipal Pool, South West 13th Street, Richmond. Adult Lap Swim, 6 a.m.-7 a.m., starts June 10, Cordell Municipal Pool, SW 13th St, Richmond. Monday thru Friday; ages 18 and over. Discovering Geocaching -- A High-Tech Treasure Hunt, 9:30 a.m. June 14, meet at Morrisson-
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mond. 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. For kids entering grades 1-6 in the fall. AM locations are Springwood Park or Vaile Elementary; PM locations are Glen Miller Park or Mary Scott Park. Does not meet July 4. Call (765) 983PARK or go to RichmondIndiana.gov for more information. Talented Tykes, 10 a.m.-noon , June 3 to July 10, Mary Scott Park, NW 7th and NW A Streets, Richmond. Tuesdays and Thursdays. For kids 3-5. (765) 983-PARK Art in the Park, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., June 3 to July 10, Mary Scott Park, NW 7th and NW A Streets, Richmond. TuesReeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Free. For be- days and Thursdays. For kids entering grades 1-6 in the ginners and advanced players. Please bring GPS-enabled fall. (765) 983-PARK device. (765) 966-8291 Camping with Connie day camp, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 23-27, July 7-11, July 14-18 and July 28-Aug. 1, City Fit Challenge, 9 a.m., June 14, Glen Miller Park, Woods on Filby Road off Park Elwood Road. $60 per Richmond. week. Includes food, supplies and Thursday overnight Homespun Programs, offered by Cope Environmen- campout. For girls entering grades 1-6. (765) 966-0277. tal Center. Schedule: Canning Basics from 5:30-7 p.m. June 18 at Richmond Power & Light; Organic Gardening Summer classes for youth, Hayes Arboretum, and Chickens from 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 16 at the Ferrells’ 801 Elks Road, Richmond. June 24-Aug. 1. For grades preK to 8. Summer gardening series, Survival Instincts, house; Alternative Energy from 5:30-7 p.m. Aug. 20 at woodcarving, Swamps and Streams, Eco Challenge, RP&L; Cooking with Jen Ferrell from 6-8 p.m. Sept. 17 Little Tadpoles and more. Classes vary in time and at RP&L; Building Blocks of Biodiesel from 6-7:30 p.m. length. Schedule at www.hayesarboretum.org or (765) Oct. 15 at Cope, 4910 Shoemaker Road, Centerville; Smart Shopping: Environment from 5:30-7 p.m. Nov. 19 962-3745. at Meijer; home energy conservation, Dec. 19 with time and location to be announced. $5 per class. Registration Summer Adventure Programs for youth, Cope required because of materials needed. (765) 855-3188 or Environmental Center, 4910 Shoemaker Road, Centerville. For grades Pre-K to 8. Cat in the Hat Knows A a.blue@copeenvironmental.org Lot About That, Animal ABCs, Ecocamp, Nature’s Book Club, Art in Nature, Conservation Camp, Insectigations, Hayes Arboretum open, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. TuesdaysWilderness survival. Find a schedule at copeenvironSaturdays at 801 Elks Road (main entrance with access mental.org/programs/summer-programs or call (765) to the Nature Center). Hayes Arboretum East Side 855-3188 Trails are open seven days per week from dawn to dusk through Nov. 14. This area is designed for hiking, walking, running, jogging and, weather permitting, mountain The First Tee Program, 8:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m., June 3 to July 25, Glen Miller Golf Course, 2514 E Main Street, biking. The new mountain biking trails should not be Richmond. Ages 7-17. Sign up online at thefirstteeindiused for mountain biking during periods of unusually ana.org. 8:30-9:30 a.m. ages 7-8, 9:45-10:45 a.m. ages wet weather. Signing of a waiver one time (available at 9-11, 11 a.m.-noon ages 12-13, 12:30-2 p.m. ages 13-14, the trailhead) and wearing of a helmet are required for 2:15-3:45 p.m. ages 15-17. Classes are Mon./Wed. or mountain biking. (765) 962-3745 or www.hayesarboreTues./Thurs. tum.org
SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN Summer craft workshops, Veach’s Toy Station, Young Artist Camps, Richmond Art Museum, (765) 966-0256 or richmondartmuseum.org. Just Us Kids Outdoors (JUKO), 9 a.m.-noon, June 2 to July 11, Springwood Park, Waterfall Road, Rich-
downtown Richmond. veachstoystation.com.
Horseback Riding Lessons, Sycamore Streams Equestrian, 7145 Salem Road, Lewisburg, Ohio. (937) 248-7104 or www.sycamorestreamsridinglessons.com
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Stage One Youth Theatre Summer Camps, Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. Drama and musical theater/tech camps for grades K-12. http:// gorct.org/special-events/ or (765) 962-8011 Girls Inc. Summer Program, 121 N. 10th St., Richmond. Engineering, music, computers, art and more. Space limited. (765) 962-2362 or girlsincwayne.org.
GAMES Board Game Saturdays, Noon-4 p.m. June 7 and ďŹ rst Saturday each month, Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. A board gaming event open to the community for ages 14 to adult. Feel free to bring games you own to share with others. Presented by Richmond Indiana Gaming. (765) 966-8291 or Facebook.com/MRLBGS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION Richmond Columbian Properties’ third annual Quality of Place Conference, June 19. Featuring Donovan Rypkema, internationally known economic development consultant specializing in community rein-
vestment. He will talk about meeting declining population challenges with rightsizing approaches for sustainable development. $35 per person including lunch and an after-conference reception. 8 a.m. breakfast at the Innovation Center, lunch at William G. Scott House, and afternoon sessions at First Presbyterian Church. (765) 962-9526 or stegam5@aol.com
DANCING AND SOCIALIZING Interaction Singles Dance, Fridays at Eagles Lodge,
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swing, rumba, tango, bolero and hustle. Happy to teach newcomers the basic steps. Evening hours, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Richmond Senior Community Center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. $10 membership per year. (765) 983-7300
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75 S. 12th St., Richmond. Must be 21 or older and single. Social hour from 6-7 p.m., discussion from 7-8 p.m. and dance from 8-11 p.m. Eagles membership not required. $6. (765) 966-8893
Friends of the Greenville Public Library book sale, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. May 30 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 31, at PAWS Bingo Hall, 848 Martin St., Greenville, Ohio. Friday: 50 cents for hardbacks and trade paperbacks, 25 cents for paperbacks and $1 for DVDs or CDs. Items that are possibly collectable, valuable or rare will be by donation. On Saturday, $2 for all one person can take in one trip. (937) 417-3546.
CAST Singles dances and events, Fountain City Art Guild, 6 p.m., ďŹ rst Tuesday each month, Visual Wesleyan Church, 5600 U.S. 27 N., Richmond. Christian Art Center of Preble County, 601 Hillcrest Drive, Eaton, Adult Singles Together. Call (765) 967-1198 for schedule. Ohio. Artists encouraged to bring out their works in progress, ďŹ nished works, or even their blank canvases Whitewater Valley Ballroom Dance Club, 7-9:30 and materials and speak with other artists of the area. p.m. on the third Saturday each month. Moving to $5 for non-members. First attended meeting free. (937) Richmond Senior Community Center, 1600 S. Second 456-3999 or www.takepartinart.net St., Richmond. $5 per person. Bring a snack or soft drink to share. No experience necessary. Waltz, foxtrot,
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