Are you looking for a family adventure for this New Year’s Eve?  Below you will find some local and nearby events you might want to try!  From our family at GoWayneCounty.com we wish you a safe and happy New Year’s Celebration, whether you are planning to make your own festivities or try one of these: […]

Nancy Werking Poling will visit Richmond IN to discuss her new book “Before It Was Legal: A Black – White Marriage (1945-1987) at two separate events in the area this Saturday.  Nancy shares that “Richmond and Earlham College play prominent roles in my most recent non-fiction book.   The book is based on my 11-day interview […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 4th Annual Deck the Halls Artisan & Cultural Trail Richmond, IN (11/27/2017) — The Deck the Halls Artisan & Cultural Trail is happening December 1 through December 3. The trail highlights many talented artisans and their wares scattered throughout Wayne County. Along the trail you will find various items for purchase that […]

If you’d asked Jeremy Kean a few years ago what his motivation was for starting SUDZ Fundraising, he’d likely tell you he saw a need and wanted to fill it. The need? Supporting kids, groups, and the community with a better fundraising vehicle. As a baseball coach, Kean knew how hard it was to raise […]

Wayne County has so many non-profits doing amazing things that impact our communities on a daily basis.  And now, during the Wayne County Foundation Challenge Match- you can make your support go even farther. With 49 organizations participating this year, one can be sure to find one or two organizations to support.  Whether it’s an […]

by Kaitlyn Blansett (Cope Environmental Center) Check Out Wayne County’s Raging Night Life! (10/2017)  The sun sets, the air cools, and everything gets quiet. That sounds like the perfect time to head outdoors and check out the wonderful night life Wayne County has to offer! Many animals are nocturnal, meaning they are awake at night […]

by Karole Passmore, co- founder GWC With the hashtag movement “Me Too” growing worldwide, giving voice to the lifelong struggle of women enduring sexual harassment and assault, it’s time to have a real discussion about what some are calling an epidemic. What is sexual harassment defined?  Many women struggle with harassment and what it looks […]

It’s October in Wayne County, and we all know what that means.  Fall leaves, bonfires, hiking in the woods…yeah, yeah, yeah….but mostly it’s about Spooky Things! Wayne County excels in bringing all kinds of spooky delights to the community for people of all ages.  Here are just a few of those events coming up: (Find […]

LeAnn Rimes will perform live at Civic Hall Performing Arts, Richmond IN, on October 7, 2017, 7:30 pm.  Starting her musical career as a young child, Rimes has developed into an international favorite you won’t want to miss. Winning two Grammy awards as a country singer, Rimes is also the recipient of the songwriter’s ASCAP […]

By Kaitlyn Blansett, Cope Environmental Center Fall Fun (and a Short Nature Lesson)! Centerville IN 9/18/17 This fall, I’d like to encourage you to venture outdoors and take a hike! Sure, the air might be getting a little crisper and the days are getting shorter, but there has never been a better time to be […]

There is nothing like local theatre in Richmond IN to herald in a new season of cooler nights and fun Fall events!  Richmond Civic Theatre is bringing the fun to the stage with their production of The Glass Menagerie.  This is theatre at it’s best people! Be sure to get your tickets soon for this […]

by Erica Coulter, Girls Inc. The Grand Open House Girls Inc. of Wayne County Wednesday, September 20th 5:00-7:00pm 1407 S. 8th St., Richmond, IN Girls Inc. has moved, and it’s time to celebrate! Mark your calendars, because on Wednesday, September 20th from 5:00-7:00pm, you’re invited to tour our new location and see the first of many […]

A Solar Eclipse! All over Wayne County on Monday, some kids were able to observe a possibly once in their lifetime occurrence in their own backyards…well the school yards anyway. In Centerville at the Centerville Abington Elementary school, kids from 2-6th grade were scattered over the school grounds, some on blankets and all with protective […]

By Erica Coulter, Girls Inc. Richmond IN What is Girls Inc. Anyway? Have you ever driven by Girls Inc. and wondered what’s going on in there? Our mission states that we inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold, but what does that truly mean? Let’s talk about it! Whether you’re a former Girls […]

Always on the cutting edge of live FREE entertainment, Morrisson Reeves Library is again bringing an excellent opportunity to Richmond/Wayne County. Coming August 15, Folk Musicians Andy & Judy will perform live in the Bard Room at MRL at 6:30 p.m.  For more fun upcoming events, be sure to visit our GoWayneCounty calendar!  

by Kaitlyn Blansett, Cope Environmental Center Centerville, IN (7/27/17) – How often do you hear kids get excited about volunteering? At Cope Environmental Center, we get to hear it all the time! This summer our “Junior Rangers” volunteered nearly 1000 hours of their time educating other kids about the Earth! Junior Rangers are preteens and […]