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First Annual Bloom & Glow At The Rose Garden

May 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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bloom and glowTuesday, June 4th from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. will be the first annual Bloom & Glow at the Rose Garden in Richmond.

The event will include a catered food court and a tour of the Rose Garden.  From 9- 9:30 p.m. hot air balloons will be lit on the old Glen Miller Golf Course for everyone to enjoy!

Sponsored by the Petal & Stem Garden Club, proceeds will benefit the scholarship program for future horticulturists or landscapers as well as buying more roses for the garden.  The cost is 20.00 prior to the event and 25.00 at the gate.  You can buy your tickets ahead at the Visitors Center.

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Aid For Oklahoma: How you can help

May 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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tornadoAfter the devastation and destruction of yesterdays’ tornado in Oklahoma, there is much work to be done.  If you are wondering how you can help, there are suggestions below.  If you know of other agencies collecting for disasater relief, please leave a comment at the bottom of this post for others to read.

Locally:

Starting tomorrow, First Bank, in partnership with RMD Patti Insurance and the Wayne County Foundation, will be taking donations for the Red Cross Diasaster Relief Fund for Oklahoma.  If you would like to make a donation, you can visit any of the First Bank branches in Wayne County and Shelbyville.  All monies collected will be given to the Red Cross to aid in relief to Oklahoma.

Nationally:

The Salvation Army is organizing mobile kitchens capable of serving 2,500 people a day and sending them into the hardest-hit areas in central Oklahoma. You can make a donation here, or make a $10 donation using your phone by texting STORM to 80888.

The American Red Cross has set up shelters in communities across The Plains. You can donate to the Red Cross Disaster relief fund here, or make a $10 donation using your phone by texting REDCROSS to 90999.

If you’re searching for a missing friend or relative or are within the disaster region and want to let folks know you’re OK, visit the Red Cross Safe and Well site.

Again, if you are aware of other efforts locally or nationally to help with the disaster relief in Oklahoma, please comment below.

GoWayneCounty.com, family.

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“Connect for Success” IN/OH Regional Conference in Richmond on May 16th

May 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Richmond, Indiana - Tourism and Hospitality industry representatives are invited to attend a formidable one-day Tourism Conference on Thursday, May 16,  2013 at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Richmond, Indiana.  The Conference is open to tourism and hospitality professionals in the Indiana/Ohio regional area.

The focus for this year’s conference is connecting and establishing unique and creative partnerships. Conference attendees participating in breakout sessions, one-on-one consultations and networking will learn more about:  creating partnerships, marketing, social media, using local resources, green initiatives, and business strategies.

Every speaker, presentation and networking event has been selected to help local and regional tourism industry partners walk away with skills and connections they need to take their organization to the next level. A special working luncheon will allow attendees to step out of the box and connect with someone new.

An artistic pre-conference event will take place Wednesday night May 15th in the historic Depot District for an additional $25 per person, guests are welcomed. Space is limited. You must register for this event on the main registration page www.ConnectForSuccess.info/ by selecting the appropriate box when you are purchasing your conference ticket.

 

Details:

Date: Thursday, May 16, 2013

Location: Holiday Inn Conference Center, 6000 National Road East, Richmond, Indiana.

Cost: $25 conference, $25 pre-conference event

Time: Registration opens 7:30am, Conference Kick-Off 8:30am, Event wrap up at 3:30pm.

 

To register please visit www.ConnectForSuccess.info/

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The Complete Guide to Viking Fest!

May 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Unless you’ve been hiding under something hard and rock-like for the last month, you’ve likely heard of the Viking Fest on May 11th from 4-10pm.  This guide covers everything you need to know about this first-ever event so you can be prepared for a great time.

Viking Fest:  Just the Facts

Important to RSVP!  Click to tell us you’re coming!

When:  Saturday May 11th, 4-10pm (4-6pm kid friendly)

Where:  J&J Winery and Big Dawg Brewhaus

3415 National Road West (Get Directions)

Admission:  Free!

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Dealing With A Monk (c) J&J Winery and Big Dawg Brewhaus

Viking Factoid:  Vikings didn’t wear helmets with horns on them.  This myth was popularized by Wagner’s operas.  Horns would have gotten in the way while fighting and pillaging and just weren’t practical.  Vikings did, however, drink their mead from horns.

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Freyja and Odin With “Woofs” (c) J&J Winery and Big Dawg Brewhaus

Vikings Loved Good Mead

And Big Dawg Brewhaus is the only place in the midwest you can get, on this day only, a whole selection of authentically brewed Viking meads.  Including a rare batch of Oak Mead that probably won’t last the day!

Viking Lovers Love Good Beer

And there will be plenty of locally-brewed craft beer at the Festival.  (See poster below for all the selections!)  You won’t normally have the range of beers available at one time in one place that will be on tap at Viking Fest.

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Viking Mead and Horn (c)  J&J Winery and Big Dawg Brewhaus

Vikings Loved Music

Performers at Viking Fest will include Blackthorn’s Bards, a local Celtic and Irish band starting at around 7:30 pm.

What To Wear to a Viking Fest

Let Freyja and Odin here help you with ideas.  What they’re wearing is more closely matched to traditional Viking garb than what you see on “Vikings” the TV series.  You can find detailed Viking wear ideas on the event page with links to Vikings of North America’s guide to Viking dress.

But, if your best Viking outfit is at the cleaners, or your chain mail is a bit rusty, don’t fret.  Come as you are!

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Odin and Freyja (c) J&J Winery and Big Dawg Brewhaus

Vikings Were Fearsome Fighters

Fighting starts at 4:30pm with the Viking group Mojlnir (Thor’s Hammer) providing battle for your pleasure.  Also in attendance will be an Indianapolis contingent of Vikings North America providing ambiance and Viking men and women in proper dress.

Viking Fest Fare

Warriors tend not to like rabbit food after battle.  Big Dawg Brewhaus will see to it that the Vikings and the onlookers will have plenty of protein.

  • Smoked Turkey Legs
  • Scotch Eggs
  • Brats drowned in Big Dawg Dry Irish Stout

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(c) J&J Winery and Big Dawg Brewhaus

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Don’t forget to RSVP on Facebook!  Click for more info and to see if any friends or family have already signed in!

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Richmond Parks & Recreation Summer Event Schedule is Here!

April 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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sunSummer 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

The Big Dig!! Saturday, April 27, 2013

April 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Digging in the snow at Townsend 2013- no snow tomorrow!

Sprout of Control- building community gardens will have their Big Dig event at all three community garden locations tomorrow starting at 8:00 a.m.

Townsend Center Garden- home of the “Children’s Garden” and plots for community gardening as well, will be bustling with plenty for the avid gardener or beginning gardener to lend a hand with tomorrow.  Also, at Townsend is the last Winter Garden from 10 – 2 p.m.  and the pitch in at 1:00 p.m. (just bring a dish to share and a drink to particpate in the pitch-in).

Also part of the Big Dig is the Historic Depot District Garden under the billboard and the Sylvan Nook garden.  All community garden spots will need help with digging and planting.  Come when you can and stay as long as you are able.  If you have garden tools like shovels, hoes, and hand trowels feel free to bring them or anything else you think will be useful. 

It should be a great day for gardening tomorrow.  If you haven’t signed up for your own plot yet, you can do that as well tomorrow at any of the three community spaces.  Or you can get your name on a list for a pallet to make a raised garden or do pallet gardening.

See you at the gardens!

 

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Digging in earlier this year

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Kids Bowl FREE All Summer Long!

April 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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kids_free_bowlingYes, it’s true!

Click Here to see details and register your children for FREE bowling this summer at Richmond 40 Bowl!

From now through August 31st, registered kids receive TWO free games of bowling everyday!

 

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City-Wide Clean Up Day In Richmond

April 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Great Wayne County Websites

April 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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gwclogofb200pxWhere can you go besides GoWayneCounty.com to find interesting things to do and learn about?  Well, glad you asked!

Below are just some of the sites we love that deal with local news, community involvement, entertainment, networking and more.

While visiting some or all of the sites below, think about your favorite Wayne County site and, if it’s not on our list, comment with a link to the site at the bottom of this page!

Waynet.org - If anyone in the area knows a website address by heart, it’s very likely that site is Waynet.  While it probably isn’t the very first site anyone ever built focused on local news, events, and creating a helpful local business directory, it is certainly the most accomplished and popular site for those and a lot of other interesting content.

PositivelyWayneCounty.com – a relative newcomer to the Wayne County web scene, this site focuses on positive community involvement and activities.  The site seeks to answer this question:  ” How could we emphasize all the good things about our community and at the same time find better ways to address the challenges we face?”

Western-Wayne-News.com – It’s a home-grown, hometown newspaper website featuring Western Wayne News and the Nettle Creek Gazette.  Both have “e-editions” where subscribers can read the papers online.

GetHypeRichmond.com - HYPE Richmond (Helping Young Professionals Engage) is a volunteer-driven organization to connect and mobilize young professionals to make the Richmond area an even greater place to live, work, and play.  As the voice for young professionals in the community, HYPE Richmond promotes social, professional development, and leadership opportunities.

Antique Alley Websites – Did you know that Wayne County houses the heart of “Antique Alley?”  This link points to many of the websites of antique vendors in Wayne County.

Wayne County Directory – This is part of GoWayneCounty.com and has scores of local websites and contact information for local businesses of all kinds.  Worth a browse if you want to discover something new, or something in the community that you may have forgotten about!

SunriseInc.org - Sunrise, Inc is a not-for-profit corporation, established in Wayne County in 1980, whose purpose is to promote the health and social development of physically, mentally and socially disabled people through therapeutic horseback riding.

We know there are several other great local sites, but we want you to tell us your favorites.  Just comment below and let us know the Wayne County sites you love!

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Seton Schools Open Registration

March 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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setonstudentsSeton Catholic Schools is accepting new student applications through April 15th.  Seton Catholic offers a Christ centered, college preparatory education for classes from 3 year preschool to 12th grade.  Forms can be found at www.setonschools.org or at any school office.

Please call 765-962-5010 with questions.

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Look What’s Cooking At Mitrione’s Italian Market This Week

March 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Foods from around the world- including the Italian variety.   Stop in for lunch or an early dinner.  See the menu below for this week’s tempting options at Mitrione’s in the Depot District:

 

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Monday – Homecookin’
Pot Roast
Root Veggies
Soup – Corn Chowder, Chili
 
 
Tuesday – Italian
Stuffed Shells
Side Salad
Soup – Cream of Potato
 
 
Wednesday – German
Cabbage Rolls
Goulash
German Potato Salad
Corn Casserole
Soup– Chicken Gnocchi
 
 
Thursday – Mexican
Taco Salad
Soup – White Bean Chili
 
 
Friday – Around the World
Beef Bourguignon
Green Beans
Noodles
Soup – Cream of Broccoli
 
 
Saturday – Chef’s Choice
Hot breakfast available.
Lunch – Chef’s Choice

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Discovering Your Truth: Journaling & Art Collage Workshop

March 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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disc your truth larger 640 pixelsHow does your image of yourself change when you truly see yourself, with all of your flaws and imperfections, as a whole, unique person, worthy of acceptance and joy? How does your image of others change when you do the same for them?

This workshop will explore the many ways we struggle with self-image, doubt and the feeling that we are not enough. Through guided journaling prompts and art collage, we will discover the beautiful truths about ourselves, and create a set of your truth cards to remind us of these truths.

 

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Led by Mandy Ford, published crafter and author behind the
blog This Girl’s Life, and published author, editor, and
experienced workshop leader Amy Lyles Wilson.

Limited seating available and all supplies are provided!  Fun doorprizes! Bring a friend!  Go to eventbrite to register.

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“Beasts Of The Southern Wild” Producer Comes To Earlham

March 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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beasts of the souther wildJosh Penn ’06 will be on campus for the viewing of Beasts of the Southern Wild this Tuesday at Earlham College.

The award winning (Sundance awards) and Academy Award nominee, Beasts of the Southern Wild, will be shown at 7:00 p.m. in Goddard Auditorium.  Josh, a graduate of Earlham College in 2006, will conduct a Q&A session following the film.  General admission is 5.00 with one free ticket for those with an Earlham ID.

For tickets you can contact the box office at Earlham College.

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Willy Wonka Junior: Last Day To See At Civic Theatre

March 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Willy Wonka JRYou can still make it today to the last show of Willy Wonka Junior at Richmond Civic Theatre.  Tickets for the 2:00 p.m. show will be on sale at the box office.

According to Ryan Shaw, “the show went well,”  at yesterday’s evening performance and it is expected to be entertaining today as well.

See you there!

 

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Winter Farmer’s Market Richmond IN

February 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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To Market…To Market… To Buy a…

If you are looking for a place to by produce and baked goods among many other homemade local products, you’ll want to visit the Winter Farmer’s Market located this year a the Townsend Center.   The Winter market is today and every other Saturday through April, 2013.  Read below for dates and times.

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An Amazing Weekend With So Many Options For Fun In Wayne County

February 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Do you like live music?  How about magic?  Want to take in a live musical by local actors and vocalists?   Do you have a child who loves the American Girl Dolls? You can enjoy all these and more this weekend.

To get a full run-down you can visit our GoWayneCounty.com calendar.  But here are some of the highlights:

Live Music: 

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Little Sheba’s will host “The Singing Fireman” Brian Benedict at 6:30 p.m.

Moment’s Notice will be playing at Common Grounds Coffee House at 7:00 p.m. (jazz)

Tomorrow Night:

Little Sheba’s will host Sean Lamb at 6:30 p.m.

E Street Pub will feature “So Sayeth” & Jawspread starting at 8:00 p.m.

Magic

travis sims magicianTomorrow at 4th Floor Blues as part of the InConcert series magician Travis Sims of “Extreme Entertainment” will entertain both children and adults.  For children there are two shows at 3:30 and 5:30.  Tickets are 5.00 for the kids shows.  And then for the adults you can get tickets for shows following in the evening.  Doors open at 8:30 p.m. and tickets for the adult show are 15.00.  A local magician will perform prior to Drew’s appearance.  Food will be available for the kids shows and an open bar for the adults later at the evening show.  Contact Maria Mitrione’s for more information.  Proceeds benefit 11 non-profits in Wayne County.

Live Theatre:

beauty and the beastBeauty And The Beast by the RHS Players both Saturday night and Sunday.  See poster for more information.

American Girl: Kit Kittridge

On Saturday, at the Centerville Public Library, you can make someone very happy by taking them to see a program that is centered around one of the favorite American Girl Dolls and her life.  This event is from 2-4 p.m. and free to the public.

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