You are here: Home / Archives for Connersville

Did You Know? Santa Train Coming To Whitewater Valley Railroad

November 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
santa train

The day after Thanksgiving, November 25, the Santa train is pulling into Grand Central Station in Connersville for a  one day only ride with Santa!

“Board the train at Grand Central Station in Connersville to pick up Santa Claus along the way. Once on board Santa will come and visit with each child on the train. Train departs at 10am, 12pm and 2pm.”  The cost is 7.00 each for ages 2 and up.

Many people may not be aware that a fully functioning passenger train station is located just 30 miles or so from all points Wayne County.  This year they have offered the Easter Bunny Express, the Dinner Train and many other fun excursions- both long and short.

Also for the holidays you can get tickets (26.00 each) to ride the Polar Express.  This train experience will last for several weekends and is starting soon. (space is limited- all days are sold out except for November 18th, 2011, 5:00 p.m., so call soon if interested.)

For more information you can visit the website for the Whitewater Valley Railroad.Grandparents and parents who love trains- this information is especially for you and the kids you will take with you to make it seem like it’s for them.

All Aboard!

Filed Under: Featured, Near Wayne County, Upcoming Events Tagged With: , , , , ,

Great Strides Benefit Ride & Hog Roast For Cystic Fibrosis

May 19, 2011 by 1 Comment
911 escort indy richmond pics 067

On Saturday, June 11, 2011, riders from all over Wayne County and surrounding areas will meet to raise money for a worthy cause- a cure for Cystic Fibrosis.  Spokespeople will be on site to explain what the illness is and how it affects lives, including Matt who is a CS patient himself.

Proceeds from the ride and hog roast will go to support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.  (Just recently there was a surprising discovery of the gift of life concerning this illness and research continues).

Registration for the ride is at 10:00 a.m. at the Tally Ho Pub.  Bikes will head out at noon to their first stop at Lil Louie’s Bar and Grill in Greensfork.  Other stops will include New Castle, Cambridge City, Connersville and then back to Richmond at the Tally Ho Pub for the big Hog Roast.

DJ Jonesey will provide live entertainment (Big Poppa Productions) at the end of the trail.  Cost is 10.00 for single riders, 15.00 for riders with passengers plus 5.00 for a plate of Hog and “fixin’s.”  There will also be door prizes, 50/50 drawings, corn hole and more.

For more information if you are riding or would like to ride,  or if you would like to contribute in some way to this cause call Matt at 765-273-1094.

Filed Under: Featured, Health and Fitness, Upcoming Events Tagged With: , , , , , , ,

What’s “Hoppening” This Easter Weekend In Wayne County

April 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Painting From Hagerstown Arts Place & Museum- Painting Classes Every Saturday

Spring Choral Concert: Friday Night

Painting From Hagerstown Arts Place & Museum- Painting Classes Every Saturday

7:30 pm Goddard Auditorium, Carpenter Hall.  Tonight’s concert is sure to be a delightful evening of vocal variety featuring the Earlham Women’s Chorus, Madrigal Singers and Concert Choir, as well as solo and small ensemble performances by Earlham’s most talented singers. Admission is free, no tickets required.

Saturday:

Final Winter Farmer’s Market For 2011

From 9-noon at the Innovation Center in Richmond. There are various local, homemade items available to purchase. Some items include homemade bread & crackers; fresh produce; local beans, popcorn, and cornmeal; handmade, natural skin care products; handmade yard art and various other craft items.  Don’t miss the last Winter Market.

Update: “This Saturday will be a great day to bring your kids because there will be live rabbits from Abundant Acres Farm! We will also have special Easter treats for children as they enter the market! We will also have awesome live music by some very talented IU East musicians. ”

Easter Bunny Express- Rain or Shine!

Easter Bunny Express rides will begin at the station with the first ride at 10 a.m. and one every 2 hours- 10, 12 & 2:00 p.m.  It’s a fun ride with a stop to see the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs. Call the Connersville Central Station (Whitewater Valley Railroad) for tickets.

Richmond Symphony Orchestra: Encore- Movies II

7:30 p.m.  The season concludes with a night at the movies.  The Orchestra’s principal oboist, Lorraine Dorsey, is featured along with the RSO Singers and the Young Artist Competition Winner, in music ranging from Strauss to Star Wars, Mozart to Mission Impossible and many other movie memories along the way.

Earlham Symphony Orchestra

7:30 pm; Goddard Auditorium in Carpenter Hall.  The Earlham Symphony Orchestra finishes its season with a concert coordinated with Earlham’s Annual Springfest. Featured on the program are three compositions for orchestra by Earlham’s senior music majors and concerti performed by Earlham student soloists. Select chamber music groups also perform. Admission is free, no tickets required.  For more information, contact Director of Events Coordination Lynn Knight by e-mail or at (765) 983-1373.

Sunday:

Spring Jam

Spring Jam: Earlham College

Sunday, April 24, 2011; 4:00 pm; Location: Goddard Auditorium, Carpenter Hall; The instrumental concert season ends with a dynamic performance by the Rhythm Project, the Big Band Jazz Ensemble and our Salsa Band, and special guests, Moment’s Notice.  Admission is free, no tickets required. For more information, contact Director of Events Coordination Lynn Knight by e-mail or at (765) 983-1373.

Filed Under: Upcoming Events, wayne-county Tagged With: , , , , , , ,

Area County Fairs…Within Driving Distance

July 19, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Landon Friend leading his horse to judging at 4H Fair in Winchester

Randolph County Fair : July 17 – July 22, 2010

Landon Friend leading his horse to judging at 4H Fair in Winchester

So how does deep fried sugar cream pie sound?  Well that is one of the treats you can enjoy at the Randolph County Fair in Winchester this week.  Two families, Heather James and Kevin Cook families,  in Winchester are trying out this treat for this year with hopes to take it to the State Fair in 2011.  Sugar Cream pie is the pie of Indiana and Mrs. Wicks Pies in Winchester is the base for this treat.

For all the usual fun at a fair and competitions this one is within driving distance.  Take US 27 N through Fountain City and Lynn and you will get to the Randolph County Fair in Winchester at the fairgrounds.  Also coming up soon in Winchester is the annual Track Show Festival of bands from the area.  There will be several bands from Wayne County participating in this event.  Winchesters title for their track show is “For We Wrestle Not.”  The track show will be on July 31 starting at 7:00 p.m.

Historic Poster of First Preble County Fair

Preble County Fair: July 31 – August 7th, 2010

Opening day at this annual fair will include a parade at around noon.  The Grand Fair Parade will line up at Eaton middle school and end up in front of the Grandstand on the fairgrounds-this will include free admission to the grandstand.  There will be several shows and exhibits including photography, baked goods, and a Pee Wee show.  Amusement rides will begin on the first day, wristbands will cost 20.00 to ride all day.

Directions to this fair are 70 East to the Eaton exit (about 9.8 miles) take 35 toward Eaton and take a left onto West Main St (122) and a right onto OH-122.  722 S Franklin St.

Franklin County Free Fair: August 1 – August 7, 2010

This fair in Connersville has free parking and free admission.  They will offer rides, games, exhibits and entertainment.  It will be located at Roberts Park and 4H fairgrounds off North Park Road.  Take US 40 East to the Connersville exit before entering Cambridge City.  It is a very short drive from all points in Wayne County.

Darke County Fair: August 20-28, 2010

The Darke County Fair in Greenville Ohio will be celebrating 154 years.  They will have their annual “Band Spectacular” on Monday, August 23, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.  This is an opportunity for bands in the area to practice their routines non-competitively.  This Fair is about 30 miles from areas in Wayne County.

It is truly County Fair season.  Go out and enjoy a short road trip to one or all of these great events.

Filed Under: indiana, Upcoming Events Tagged With: , , , , ,