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RiverRats Win Final Home Game Of 2012 Season…Fireworks!

August 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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McBride Stadium Final Game, GWC

It was a great night at McBride stadium as RiverRats fans watched their team win their final game at home.

The stadium filled with cheers (and bells provided by the Salvation Army) each time the team scored or the other team struck out.  It was a perfect night for baseball with clear skies, a slight cool breeze and families and friends enjoying the game.

Rivie sporting pink bra in support of Breast Cancer Research…

Rivvie the RiverRat sported a lovely pink bra with a nice polka dot bow in support of Breast Cancer Research.  One lucky fan won a basket of goodies from the raffle held by the breast cancer awareness table.

Children were involved in activities in the field in including musical chairs and a quick round of water balloon toss.  One fan got really excited about winning, leaping into the air (see picture below).  They also received several giveaways from sponsors including baseballs, pizza coupons, stress balls, balloons and more.

RiverRats fireworks, final game 2012, GWC

Fans cheered the victorious winners of last night’s game and the team proudly marched off to the dugout.  Host families were honored again this year for providing a home to one of the players, at the end of the game.

Everyone anticipated the fireworks display which was sponsored by Reid Hospital, and well they should have as they turned out to be spectacular.  All in all a great evening.  Season tickets are available for next year.  Thanks to our own RiverRats team for a great year!

(To see more pictures of the RiverRats final game you can go to GoWayneCounty on our Facebook site).

 

Leaping in the air after the water balloon toss…GWC

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Fireworks Following RiverRats Game Tonight, July 4th, 2012

July 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment

There will be a Fireworks display tonight after the RiverRats game against the Chillicothe Paints. First pitch is set for 7:05 pm. See you there!

See video below of fireworks from a past RiverRats display (opening game 2011).  HAPPY JULY 4TH!

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Fireworks Are A “Go!” In Wayne County Today (see updates for postponed fireworks)

July 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Fireworks Display At Wayne County 4H Fairgrounds Friday Night- Last Night Of Fair

Fireworks Display At Wayne County 4H Fairgrounds Friday Night- Last Night Of Fair

July 3, 2012

See updates below- some fireworks have been cancelled/postponed

According to Blair Beach of the Richmond Parks Department, preparations have been underway for fireworks on Roosevelt Hill since last week.

Crews have been watering down the area for fireworks, due to the dry grass on the hill, to get ready for an exciting fireworks display.  Entertainment on the hill is setting up now and will provide fun throughout the day.  Fireworks will begin at dusk and concessions will be available.

Elsewhere in Wayne County:

July 3, 2012

Fireworks in Hagerstown IN (postponed for later date in summer )
Hagerstown Airport, S. Washington St., Hagerstown
At Dusk

July 3, 2012

Fireworks in Creitz Park (cancelled)
Creitz Park, Cambridge City, IN
At Dusk

Outside of Wayne County:

July 4, 2012

Winchester IN, Fireworks at Dusk In Goodrich Park

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Independence Week Celebration Of Events By Richmond Parks & Recreation

June 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

 Ohio Army National Guard Band to Start Independence Week Celebration

Richmond, Indiana – June 13, 2012 –The Ohio Army National Guard Band will play on July 2, 7:30 p.m.,  on Roosevelt Hill in Glen Miller Park as part of this year’s free Independence Week Celebration.

“The Ohio Army National Guard Band is one of the finest National Guard bands in the nation. The 122nd is able to utilize its resources to perform over 40 missions each year. Citizens, soldiers, and other musicians have agreed that the 122nd Army Band is one of the finest groups of its kind in the nation.
The 122nd’s five main performing groups — Concert Band, Rock Band, Brass Quintet, Ceremonial Band and Tuba Ensemble — play a wide variety of performances, ranging from military ceremonies to full concerts.” (ONGB website)


The performance is free and open to the public. This concert is sponsored by Richmond Parks and Recreation.

Fireworks On Roosevelt Hill

Their musical appearance happens just a day before fireworks explode, as Richmond will watch the sky light up on July 3 on Roosevelt Hill in Glen Miller Park.  Rain date is set for July 4. The fireworks are sponsored by the American Legion Post 65.

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

(765) 983-7426

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Fireworks 5K Saturday, June 30th, 2012: Part Of Wayne County Challenge

June 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
5K Race Schedule

The Wayne County Challenge (a non-profit organization) organizes an annual series of distance running (or walking!) races held within Wayne County, Indiana.  Each race in the WCC series is independently directed, with its own fundraising methods and objectives. All proceeds generated by these races are used by charitable organizations to benefit Wayne County residents in numerous ways. The next race will be the Fireworks 5K, set to take place on Saturday, June 30th, at 9am with registration at 8am, at the Glen Miller Park. The proceeds from this race will benefit Harry Ray Post 65 to help pay for the Richmond fireworks display.  Please visit their website for all other info at www.wcchallenge.org. (see schedule for other 5K runs below).

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Relay For Life Wayne County Moves Many As The Evening Ends In Fireworks

May 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Many were moved throughout the day yesterday- moved to laughter and tears.  As volunteers from many businesses and organizations walked the track in the hot sun, children played games and got their faces painted.  People gathered and shared memories of loved ones, and experiences of surviving the disease we all decided we hate- cancer.

The video below of fireworks with a live Christian band in the background, was a particularly poignant way to end the day–a celebration of the lives of many who still fight to find a cure and the ones who have gone on after a long battle.  For more pictures of Relay For Life you can visit our Facebook site at Go Wayne County.

 

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So Many Choices For A Fun Weekend In Wayne County

August 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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Friday

Summer Concert Series 2010

The Chanticeer Quartet

Today the Quartet will perform live at Morrisson-Reeves Library, Richmond IN,  August 5, 2011 at 2 p.m.  Admission is free.

Richmond RiverRats Final Game This Friday & FIREWORKS!!

The RiverRats last home game is Friday, August 5th beginning at 7:05pm. Get your tickets early…765-935-7287. A few box seats remain…….$7 each. General Admission tickets are $5. Fireworks will follow the game.  See you at the ballpark when you come out to support our home team!

Summer Concert Series Offered by Richmond Parks & Recreation

Starts this weekend.  Free music on Roosevelt Hill in Glen Miller Park. Friday night the Groove Doctors  will be on stage at t 7:00pm.   The rest of August will include the following concerts starting at 8:00 p.m.: August 12th- Duke Tumatoe and the Power Trio,  August 19th- Zanna-Doo!,  August 26th- Cook and Belle.  Bring chairs or a blanket and chill to the sounds of outdoor music wafting through the park

First Fridays Cruise-in At The Depot District

Bringing back Cruising! Live music will be playing in the 4th Floor Blues Club Beer Garden/Parking Lot. Entry is FREE! (Beer Gardens & Food available). Call 765-966-5654 for more info.

Live Music At Little Sheba’s This Weekend:

Little Sheba’s and Zini’s Place is getting ready for a Rocking weekend with “The Singing Fireman,” Brian Benedict on Friday Night and “The Young Davey,” Dave Sizemore on Saturday Night.  Good food and free live entertainment.

Check the GoWayneCounty.com calendar

…for the many more events this weekend.  And don’t forget BAND DAYS at the State Fair are today with the finals tonight in Indianapolis.  If you can’t make it to the competition you can listen to the finals on 98.3 tonight.   Many Wayne County bands are competing including Hagerstown, Centerville, Fountain City, Cambridge City and Richmond, so Good Luck to you all!

If you get any great pictures of the band competition please send them to Karole@gowaynecounty.com so we can post them for others to see!  Have a safe and happy weekend.

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Dire Skates At The Hill July 2, 2011

July 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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dire skates, richmond fireworksCome out early to Roosevelt Hill and see the Dire Skates- Richmond’s “Little Derby Secret.”  If you haven’t seen them yet–you’ve missed a lot.  They will be around the Play n Trade booth at the top of the hill.

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Have a Blast In Wayne County This 4th Of July Weekend 2011

July 1, 2011 by 1 Comment
"Uncle Sam" at Depot Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, 2010 by GWC

"Uncle Sam" at Depot Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, 2010 by GWC

Cambridge City 175th Anniversary Celebration Continues…

Friday through Sunday there are several things planned for a fun final weekend of celebrating in Cambridge City.  The Keystone Kops will be out in force still today, yard sales continue throughout the town through Saturday along with the “museum” and commemorative cake contest at Golay. Sunday will be a fun day at Creitz Park, the culmination of food, fun, and music will be the fireworks display at dusk.

Tonight:

1st Fridays In The Depot District

A cruise in and music are planned for the depot district this evening as the series of cruise-ins on the first continue.  The music group on tap for this evening is: Renegade Railroad at the 4th Floor Blues Beer Garden (the fenced area under the mural in the Depot District).

Fireworks in Fountain City at dusk

At the Pike Baseball Diamonds, Fountain City IN

Saturday:

G101.3/Play n Trade Presents: Freedom Jam at Roosevelt Hill

Freedom Jam will host seven live bands including the Groove Doctors and DALAID, as well as pop, rock and other genres. Events on Roosevelt Hill will start at 2:00 p.m. with fireworks following at dusk.  The American Legion Post 65, Richmond is bringing the fireworks display again this year in a time honored tradition.  Stop by to see the Derby Girls- Dire Skates who will also be on the hill at the Play N Trade booth, dancing to Wii.   So come out early and meet them as well as enjoying all the other activities of the day.

Sunday:

Cornhole Benefit

Rachel Wendling; BIG Cornhole Tournament Benefit to help raise $ for a headstone for Wayne Johnson. Registration will begin at noon, bring your own partner $20 team (Payout determined by number of teams). DJ Smooth will also be in the house playing your favorite music. Cook-out with lots of good food, 50/50 raffle, also raffling off concert tickets to Kid Rock & Sheryl Crowe concert for $5 a ticket. If you have any questions please call Rachel @ (937) 269-1751 or Deron Johnson @ (765) 977-7190. We look forward to seeing you and should be a great event.

Annual Blast At The Overpass

Join in the fun at the annual Blast at the Overpass in the Depot District with live bands, food from Mitrione’s and the beer garden featuring beer from the new Boswell Brewing Company and much more.  Bring your lawn chairs.  Cost is 8.00 at the gate of the beer garden. Laurie Morvan will be performing at this huge outdoor concert. This is an event for the entire family. Tickets are available at Parker’s General Store, Joe’s Pizza, Little Sheba’s and Jiffy Lube.  Festivities begin at 4:00 p.m.

More Fireworks:

  • Sunday:
  • Cambridge City: Creitz Park
  • New Paris OH: Center of town
  • Monday:
  • Hagerstown IN- End of S. Washington Street

For the many more events schedule for this weekend visit GoWayneCounty.com and check the events calendar.  See video below to get you in the mood for a weekend of fireworks.  Have a fun and safe holiday weekend!

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Where’s YOUR Fireworks?

June 29, 2011 by 1 Comment
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With the holiday weekend upon us, the buzz around Wayne County is sizzling with talk about which fireworks displays to go see this weekend.

If you can’t get enough of the excitement in the air as the night sky blazes in glory to celebrate America’s birthday,  then Wayne County is the place to be!

With a different show every night, you can get your fill of 4th of July Fireworks.  Start off Friday night in Fountain City, then Richmond on Saturday afternoon for fun, music and good food.  Cambridge City is continuing their 175th Anniversary on Sunday as they light up the night sky.   Hagerstown will be wrapping up the fun-filled holiday weekend on Monday night.

For more information, including specific locations,  Click Here for GWC Events Calendar.

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Another Great Summer Event Sponsored By Richmond Parks & Rec

June 27, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Kids enjoying the bouncer/climber at "Pig Out!"

Kids enjoying the bouncer/climber at "Pig Out!"

Last Saturday the community was offered “Pig Out!” as a fun family event full of live music, kid friendly outdoor bouncers and summer time food.

Brought to you once again by the Parks Department, different genres of music were heard throughout the park into the night while families and friends gathered to enjoy. (See video below for a sample of music played on Roosevelt Hill).

This August will be the Outdoor Concert Series

Check out the Facebook site for Richmond Parks and Recreation for upcoming events.  This August will be the Outdoor Concert Series, each weekend showcasing a new band.

Waiting for a turn in awe

Also check in regularly with GoWayneCounty.com/calendar to see what is coming up in Wayne County.  The summer is still young with so much more to offer.

This Saturday on Roosevelt Hill will be the annual fireworks display in Richmond IN.  Activities will begin at 2:00 p.m. with the display at dusk.  Brought to you by G101.3 and the American Legion Post 65.

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Interesting Fireworks 5k Run at Glen Miller Park

June 26, 2010 by 2 Comments
dire skates take the Fireworks 5k

dire skates take the Fireworks 5k

The Dire Skates

This morning marked a turning point for 5k runs across America.  No longer will runners enjoy the beauty and peace of running through Glen Miller Park without looking over their shoulders.

The fear in the air was palpable and was plain to see on the runners’ faces as they passed by an unnaturally tall, motley crew of women on skates.  Women who fully intended to chase the runners through the park as they tried to keep their minds on the race.

dire skates

Illegal Performance Enhancing Running Shoes

Yes, The Dire Skates, who seem to be everywhere in Wayne County at once, have infiltrated the once sacred world of competition running.  True to form, they broke the rules by skating the 5k in non-regulation running gear.  I’m not even sure they knew this was a 5k race and not a derby.  The runners appeared to be worried about that as well.

Dave Snow from G 101.3 was on hand to organize the event and try to keep it peaceful with a minimal amount of carnage.  I could see on his face that he was concerned about his decision to let the Dire Skates in on the race.  As the race drew near, it seemed more and more likely that things could go wrong.  Very wrong.

Juxtaposed against moms pushing baby carriages and hyper-fit runners for whom a 5k is a morning snack, the Dire Skates with their coach (Dredd) seemed delightfully out of place.

No one from the race has reported any mischief to the RPD, though the race is still going on as I write this.

Video From The Fireworks 5k

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