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Richmond Parks & Recreation Summer Event Schedule is Here!

April 28, 2013 by constance Leave a Comment

Summer Fun Begins Soon! Mark your calendars with Events Below!

June

1st – Wreck it Ralph @ Vaile -Arrive at 8:30 –

3rd-12th –JUKO

4th – July 11th- Art in the Park and Talented Tykes

8th – City Fit @ Glen Miller -9:00am-2:00pm-

15th – Amazing Race Walk @ The Municipal Pool -Registration Starts at 3:30-

22nd- Hook a Kid on Fishing @ Middlefork Reservoir -10:00 to 1:00-

22nd – Madagascar 3 @ Westview -Arrive at 8:30-

29th – Hotel Transylvania @ Fairview -Arrive at 8:30-

July

6th – Ghostbutsers @ Glen Miller - Arrive at 8:30-

11th – Father-Daughter take a walk @ Glen Miller Golf Course -6:00 pm to 8:00pm-

13th – Men in Black 3 @ Glen Miller -Arrive at 8:30-

20th – The Lion King @ Glen Miller -Arrive at 8:30 -

22nd- Aug 2nd- – LIL JUKO

27th – The Hunger Games @ Glen Miller -Arrive at 8:30-

August

2nd – Sweet Beats @ Glen Miller -Starts at 8:00pm-

8th – Back to School Splash Bash @ The Municipal Pool

10th – Lil’ Frank and the Premiers @ Glen Miller -Starts at 8:00pm-

17th – Parrots of the Caribbean @ Glen Miller - Starts at 8:00pm-

24th – After Midnight @ Glen Miller - Starts at 8:00pm-

31st - Local Musician Showcase @ Glen Miller -Starts at 6:00pm-

September

7th – Walk of Fame @ The Gorge - 1:00pm to 6:00pm-

21st – Family Fun Fest @ 10th Street Park - 11:00am to 1:00pm-

Filed Under: Outdoors, Richmond, Richmond Parks And Recreation

Whitewater Canal Byway Annual Dinner 2013

February 18, 2013 by KPass Leave a Comment

For Immediate Release:

Whitewater Canal Byway Association to Host Annual Dinner

The Whitewater Canal Byway Association (WCBA) will be hosting its annual dinner March 7, 2013.

2012 saw many new accomplishments for the WCBA that included a driving guide available online so tourists can download all or any part of the Byway they wish to travel. This driving guide is the most comprehensive sectional guide in the state and has even been lauded by the National Scenic Byway Association as the model from which to follow. We developed, and continue to develop, educational opportunities and programs for our children. For Indiana’s fourth graders, 2012 saw the creation and publication of two study guides called the Children’s Discovery Guides on Canals Roads and Rails and Our Presidential Past.

2013 promises more growth with the creation of the regional Visitor’s Pavilion, our third annual “Bluegrass at the Gateway Festival” and historic walking tours of communities throughout the region.

Joining us at our annual dinner as our keynote speaker will be Indiana’s Office of Tourism Development Director, Mark Newman.

Included in the night’s festivities will be the presentation of the Spirit of the Byway award. This prestigious award is given each year to that person or persons who have gone above and beyond in their volunteer support of the WCBA and its mission.

The public is invited to attend but reservations are required and seating is limited. The dinner will be held in the old depot at the Whitewater Valley Gateway Park on US 52 in Metamora and will begin at 6:00 PM; cost per person is $14.95. To make a reservation contact the office of the Whitewater Valley Gateway Park, 765-647-2541 or by email at copperron@aol.com.

CONTACT PERSON:CANDY YURCAK 765-647-2541

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Wayne County Trick or Treat Times 2012

October 22, 2012 by constance Leave a Comment

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SATURDAY, October 27

Boston – 6-7 p.m.

MONDAY, October 29

Safety Village 5-7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, Oct 31

Cambridge City – 6-8 p.m.

Centerville – 5-7 p.m.

Dublin – 6-8 p.m.

Economy – 6-8 p.m.

Fountain City – 5-7 p.m.

Greens Fork – 6-8 p.m

Hagerstown – 6:30-8:30 p.m.

New Paris, Ohio – 6-8 p.m.

Richmond – 5-7 p.m.

Filed Under: Cambridge City, Centerville, Dublin, Fountain City, Hagerstown, Outdoors, Richmond Tagged With: Trick or Treat nights in Wayne County, trick or treat times 2012

Huge Garage Sale at Tarum Shrine Club

September 21, 2012 by constance Leave a Comment

For all you garage sale lovers, this is one that can’t be missed! Something for everyone!

WHEN: Saturday September 22

TIME: 8am – 3pm

WHERE: Tarum Shrine Club 3988 State Route 227 South

Plenty of parking available. Hot dogs and hamburgers for sale, too!

See you there!

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ReidRide Inspires More Than 650 Cyclists

July 26, 2012 by constance Leave a Comment

Mary Bockover and her granddaughter, Brianne

Registrations are pouring into the office of Reid Hospital Foundation as they prepare for their fourth annual ReidRide. The event invites cyclists from the region to bring families, friends and co-workers for a 22-mile ride around Wayne County.

“ReidRide is a great way to fulfill our mission, get people moving and support healthy lifestyles,” said Foundation Director Jason Troutwine. “We have people of all fitness levels come out for the Ride and realize an accomplishment they will talk about all year.”

One such rider is 76-year-old Mary Bockover. After triple bypass heart surgery less than a year ago, Mary is already training for her second ReidRide…and telling her story all over town. If she can do ReidRide, anyone can.

“I would encourage all older people to do ReidRide,” Bockover said. “I’m just thrilled I can do it again this year!”

In addition to the community wellness initiative, ReidRide raises funds for another cause – Shoes for Kids. This Reid program takes proceeds from the Ride and purchases over 2,500 pairs of shoes for underprivileged children in the region.

“The shoe distributions are some of the most humbling experiences,” Troutwine said. “We have children come with the soles of their shoes duct taped. Others are amazed the shoes actually match. It is truly an important community effort.”

The cost to ride is ten dollars, and every registration purchases a pair of shoes. “The more people we can involve in ReidRide, the more shoes we can distribute,” said Foundation Board Member Lee Elzemeyer.

The Ride begins at Reid Hospital and heads south on Chester Boulevard. Connecting via North A and Main Streets, riders will head to Centerville on US 40. After a half-way stop at Centerville Christian Church, riders head north on Centerville Road to Webster and catch the Cardinal Greenway back to Industries Road and Reid.

Online registration and additional information is available at ReidRide.org.

The Reid Ride is Saturday, July 28th

Filed Under: Exercise and Diet, Health and Fitness, non-profits, Outdoors Tagged With: Reid Ride, Shoes for Kids

“Captain America” Movies On The Hill Series Independence Week, July, 7th, 2012

July 4, 2012 by KPass Leave a Comment

Captain America

The last Independence Week Celebration event will occur on July 7 with the showing of Captain America. Kids activities begin at 8:30 p.m. and the movie will play at dusk on Roosevelt Hill in Glen Miller Park. This movie is rated PG-13, 124 minutes. This movie starts off the Movies on the Hill Series sponsored by Wayne Bank and Trust Co. A different movie will be shown each Saturday night in July.

The Richmond Parks and Recreation department sponsors these events to provide for the positive development and well being of the Richmond community through the provision of parks, greenways, trails and recreational programming and facilities. The department works in cooperation with other service providers and partners in the community to maximize all available resources. To learn about this event or other programs available this summer, please visit www.richmondindiana.gov.
Contact:

Blair Beach

bbeach@richmondindiana.gov

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Annual Blast At The Overpass Returns July 3, 2012

June 27, 2012 by KPass Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Depot District, Live Music, Outdoors, Richmond Tagged With: Blast at the Overpass

Gardens in Bloom

June 27, 2012 by constance Leave a Comment

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Historic Centerville’s annual Garden & Home tour will be on Saturday, July 7, from 9 – 4 and Sunday, July 8, from 11 – 4. Tickets will be purchased at the Mansion House, 214 E Main Street, for $7 on the day of the tour. There are 5 properties for “tourists” to enjoy.

Clara G. Whitman-Parett of God’s Earth Pottery will have her work displayed for sale in the Mansion House. This would be a good opportunity to pick up a unique gift. She is a local potter who lives and works in the Centerville Community.

Isaac Baldwin will have his hand made wooden yard art on sale at one of the properties. He will be taking orders for the arbors he has on display. There will be a deposit at the time of purchase with the balance being due upon delivery. He will also have some cash & carry items such as trellises. He will also visit your property to measure for a custom arbor if desired.

We are pleased to have our first Ice Cream Social during the Tour from 1 – 5 each day of the Tour. There will be home-made pies, ice cream, and drinks available for attendees to enjoy. Pie/ice cream/drink will be $4.50. Pie alone will be $2.50; ice cream only will be $2.00, and drinks will be $1.00—all proceeds will go for the restoration and maintenance of the Mansion property and the Salisbury Court House. “Tourists” will receive a free lemonade or iced tea with tour ticket and purchase of food.

Please join us for the Ice Cream Social whether you plan to go on the Garden/Home Tour or not. It will help fund the many projects going on at the Mansion House property.

If you would be willing to donate a home made pie or help serve during the Ice Cream Social let Ruth Bane (855-5450) or Myra Baldwin (977-5605) know.

Filed Under: Centerville, Outdoors Tagged With: historic centerville home garden tour

Looking Back at Historic Centerville’s Garden & Home Tour

June 27, 2012 by constance Leave a Comment

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Submitted by: Myra Baldwin
Historic Centerville

Historic Centerville’s third annual Garden Tour will be Saturday July 7, 9-4 and Sunday July 9, 11-4. This year we have added an ice cream social for the tour attendees and the community from 1-5 each day at the Mansion House. Tickets for the tour are $7.00. Ticket will be sold the day of the tours at the Mansion House in Centerville, 214 E. Main Street, Centerville, IN.

Ruth Bane and I are both members of Historic Centerville, Inc. The Mansion House and the Salisbury log courthouse (Wayne County’s first courthouse) are in need of repairs and preservation. We are always looking for ways to fund these projects. I suggested a Garden Tour and Ruth was ready to try it, so off we went to look at gardens, talk to the owners and get our first tour arranged – 3 years ago. There are so many people who were willing to help with this when we explained to them what the money would be used for.

Current projects for Historic Centerville are the Mansion House roof, a cost of about $8,000. Preservation and repair of the log courthouse will be about $13,000. The Wayne County Foundation and others have contributed to the projects, but there is still a lot of money to be raised.

Carolyn Lafever, Wayne County Historian, stepped in to help us about a year ago. She has been instrumental in getting grants, preserving and cataloging the many historical items in the Mansion House and making the Mansion House more accessible to the community. We recently had 140 fourth graders come to tour the Mansion House to learn its history and the role it played in our community.

The Quilt Show during Archway Days is another fund raiser and the money goes toward funding the many repair and maintenance needs at the property. There is now an office in the Mansion House, a lighted sign in the side yard and new arrangements for collections of various historical items. Soon you will be able to tell when the Mansion House and Log Courthouse are open by the “OPEN” flag at the front door.

This year we have added an ice cream social to the tour. Along with the ice cream will be fruit-of-the-season, home baked pies and drinks. The whole package of pie, ice cream and drink will be $4.50. If a tour ticket is purchased, a free drink of lemonade or iced tea comes with the food purchase. Food will be served in the Mansion House and seating will be in the dining room or on the porch. The community is invited to the Ice Cream Social whether or not they tour the gardens.

Special thanks go to all who have worked so hard to get their properties ready for this year’s tour. Centerville is a wonderful community with people who will devote time and effort to promoting Centerville’s history and the significance of the Mansion House and the Salisbury log courthouse. We welcome new members to Historic Centerville and appreciate the support we have received.

Filed Under: Centerville, Outdoors Tagged With: centerville garden tour

Bark For Life This Saturday, June 23rd, 2012 Middlefork Reservoir

June 19, 2012 by KPass Leave a Comment

Submitted by Alisha Estabrook

Dogs of all sizes will fill the park at the Middlefork Reservoir on Saturday, June 23 for Richmond’s first Bark for Life. Check-in begins at 10 a.m. at the reservoir’s Bark Park. Registration for the first dog is $10 and $5 for each dog thereafter. Participants will then partake on foot or paw in the one-mile walk starting at 11 a.m. Money raised from Bark for Life will benefit the 2012 Relay for Life of Wayne County.

Relay for Life and Bark for Life are part of the American Cancer Society outreach to raise awareness and contribute to a cure for cancer. Paws and All will continue the dog-filled day from 12 – 2 p.m. with food and music. There will also be vets and vendors, free samples, pet pictures, demonstrations, doggie contests and more. Admission is free, contest entry is $5. This event is open to all ages. Dog handlers must be 16 or older.

Filed Under: Health and Fitness, Outdoors, Upcoming Events Tagged With: American Cancer society, bark for life, Middlefork Reservoir, paws and all, relay for life

Hike Yourself Healthy 2012 is Almost Here!

May 23, 2012 by constance Leave a Comment

PRESS RELEASE
Submitted by: Cope Environmental Center, Centerville, IN

Hike Yourself Healthy 2012 is right around the corner! Our goal with this program is to get people OUTSIDE and appreciating the environment while developing a healthy habit. A few quick details: This year, in honor of CEC’s 20th anniversary, we are challenging the community to walk 20,000 miles! Walk, run or hike ANYWHERE outdoors this summer, then log your miles online at HikeYourselfHealthy.org. It’s simple!

Program runs Memorial Day-Labor Day 2012

The website is up and running (www.HikeYourselfHealthy.org) and ready for you to visit. Remember, however, that you will not be able to log miles until Memorial Day (unless you participated in Relay for Life- you can count that time!).

City Fit, a city-wide health extravaganza on June 11th at Glen Miller Park, will be another great time to get some early Hike Yourself Healthy minutes in! Stop by the CEC booth while you’re there to sign up or just say hello!

If you are participating as a group (business or otherwise), and you would like to have a meter on the Hike Yourself Healthy website, just let us know! It’s a great way for your group to see that they are making progress. Remember, the top business or group (highest average minutes) gets prizes, too!

Prizes this year include: massages from Therapeutic Solutions, CEC gear, a pool party, local gift certificates, energy efficient light bulbs, meals from great Richmond restaurants and more! Remember, you don’t have to WIN the whole thing to get prizes! We draw names weekly from the pool of active
participants and hand out door prizes often!

If you set a goal, we can help hold you to it! Simply include your summer-long goal when you sign up and we’ll try to keep you motivated along the way. Remember, set goals for quality time spent outdoors with your kids or other children in your life. We’ll help you with that one, too.

So how do you sign up? Once Memorial Day is here, log your first minutes at www.HikeYourselfHealthy.org. It’s that easy!

Want to support this program and other educational efforts at CEC? Become a partner! Your gift of $100+ will get your name out to hundreds of local health-enthusiasts and support environmental education at the same time. We have great benefits for our supporters, so email Alison at a.clark@copeenvironmental.org if you’re interested in learning more.

Filed Under: Centerville, Exercise and Diet, Outdoors, Richmond Tagged With: cope environmental center, hike yourself healthy

RHS Shamrock 5k Run – Walk

March 4, 2012 by Jack Humphrey Leave a Comment

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Get registered for the RHS Shamrock 5k Run – Walk!

Event Details and Registration

(Register by March 10, 2012 to avoid a price increase.)

When: 03/17/2012 10:00 AM

Where: Richmond High School - Tiernan Center

Register: Download Registration Form (Adobe PDF)

Registration closes 03/16/2012

Additional Registration Options

T-Shirt For This Event

shamrock RHS 5k run walk tshirt

Filed Under: Exercise and Diet, Outdoors, Richmond Tagged With: 5k, Outdoors, RHS, runners, running, runs, shamrock

Cope Environmental Center Holding Orientation for Volunteers

January 18, 2012 by constance Leave a Comment

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Cope Environmental Center, a non-profit focusing on environmental education, will be offering an orientation for prospective volunteers on February 4th from 9:30-10:30AM.

Many volunteer positions are available for all ages and interests. Come learn more about how you can help!

Participants in the orientation will take a tour of the property and learn more about the Cope Environmental Center’s robust volunteer program.

Cope Environmental Center is located at 4910 Shoemaker Rd, Centerville, IN 47374.

Photograph courtesy of Cope Environmental Center

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Old Fashioned Christmas Festival in Depot District

December 13, 2011 by constance Leave a Comment

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Just a reminder about the Old Fashioned Christmas Festival in the Depot District in Richmond tonight!! There are only two more, next Tuesday is the last of the season, so make plans to head down there.

There will be live miniature reindeer, Santa & Elves, a balloon artist, English double decker bus rides, model trains, kids train rides, face painters, and a luminary walk! And, of course, we can’t miss the horse-drawn carriage rides!

See you there between 5:00 and 9:00 p.m.!

Filed Under: Depot District, Outdoors, Richmond Tagged With: depot district, featured, Old Fashioned Christmas

What’s Happening This First Weekend In December In Wayne County

December 2, 2011 by constance Leave a Comment

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It’s beginning to look alot like Christmas……in Wayne County!

FRIDAY

Christmas Parade In Richmond

Starts at 7:00 p.m and will run between 6^th and 10^th Streets. Also enjoy some homemade crafts and foods at the Coop across from Veache’s toy store.

Jazz & Percussion Concert At Earlham College

A night of exciting music as always with Earlhams percussion ensemble and Jazz. This event is free and starts at 7:30 p.m. in Goddard Auditorium.

Grand Opening Of Firehouse Barbeque & Blue

The long awaited (2 years) opening of a really happinin’ place in the Depot District. Live music tonight and Saturday. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. with music from 9-11. Great musicians. Cover charge of 5.00 at door, must be 21 and up.

Hagertown’s Hometown Christmas (Day 1)

Decorations, Craft Bazaar, Cookie Walk, Santa, carriage rides, food, music, shows, and more!

Cookie Walk 4-8pm Trustee’s Office

Grown up Story Time 7pm Hagerstown/Jefferson Township Library

SATURDAY

Hagertown’s Hometown Christmas (Day 2)

Cookie Walk 4-8pm Trustee’s Office

Grown up Story Time 7pm Hagerstown/Jefferson Township Library

Cookie Walk Trustee’s Office 9-1pm

Photos with Santa Nettle Creek Hardware 9:30-11:30

After Prom Silent Auction Across the street Antiques 10-6pm

Holiday Dance Productions Elem. Gym 10:30am

Student Violin Concert Hagerstown Museum& Arts place 2pm

Photos with Santa The Logo Shop 2-3pm

Spagetti Dinner The Meeting Place 4:30-8pm

Bell Choir Main Street 5:30pm

Carriage Rides Main Street 5:30-8:30pm

Carolers Main Street Evening

Filed Under: Arts, Depot District, Hagerstown, Outdoors Tagged With: BBQ, christmas parade, earlham, featured, hagerstown hometown christmas

Hagerstown Hometown Christmas

November 28, 2011 by constance Leave a Comment

Join us in Hagerstown this weekend for a Hometown Christmas!

See event details below:

Friday, December 2nd
Cookie Walk – 4-8pm – Trustee’s Office

Grown up Story Time – 7pm – Hagerstown/Jefferson Township Library

Saturday, December 3rd
Christmas Bazaar - 9-3pm - 11 E. Main Street
Primitive Crafts, Candles, Jewerly, Home decor, food and more

Cookie Walk – 9am-1pm - Trustee’s Office

Photos with Santa – 9:30am-11:30am – Nettle Creek Hardware

After Prom Silent Auction – 10-6pm - Across the street Antiques

Holiday Dance Productions – 10:30am – Elementary Gym

Student Violin Concert – 2pm - Hagerstown Museum& Arts place

Photos with Santa – 2-3pm - The Logo Shop

Spaghetti Dinner – 4:30-8pm - The Meeting Place

Bell Choir – 5:30pm – Main Street

Carriage Rides – 5:30-8:30pm - Main Street

Carolers – Evening -Main Street

Filed Under: Hagerstown, Outdoors, Richmond Tagged With: featured, Hagerstown, hometown christmas