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 […]

The summer is in full swing, as families get their kids ready to start school soon and want to enjoy the last bits of summer freedom.  So many choices—so little time.  So enjoy! Twilight Farmers Market: Elstro Park Tuesday, August 1, 2017  4-7 p.m. Enjoy all your favorites plus food trucks, a beer garden and […]

The Richmond Parks and Recreation department, Richmond IN, is proud to bring to the community each year a wonderful family friendly series “Movies in the Glen”, on Roosevelt Hill in Glen Miller Park. Remember the days of outdoor movies at the drive-in?  This is even better!  Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and snacks for a […]

RCT…2017 Season Begins! For those who love all things theatre…excitement is mounting for the new 2017 season at Richmond Civic Theatre! August is just around the corner, and RCT begins the season with the acclaimed Fiddler on the Roof with the first show at 7:30 p.m. on August 4. Fiddler on the Roof premiered on […]

Celebrate July 4th With a Bang! With all the opportunities in the area for fireworks, the only way to miss a display this year would be to hide in a box. Beginning Saturday, July 1, at dusk you can enjoy fireworks on Roosevelt Hill in Richmond IN. And the list goes on… July 1  at […]

For Immediate Release (July 2017) The 10th Annual Hagerstown Flying Circus will take to the skies over Hagerstown, Indiana from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 18. The free event promises to be bigger and better than ever since it began as part of the 2008 Ford Model T Celebration. Many of the nation’s top […]

Submitted by: Myra Baldwin Home and Garden Tour (Centerville IN) Historic Centerville’s 7th annual Garden and Home Tour will be on Saturday, July 9, from 9-4 and Sunday July 9, from 11-4. The ice cream social will begin at 1 p.m. each day. There are 7 gardens and a craft show at Jean Ann Mull’s […]

I LOVE Summer reading programs!  During my own childhood and then through two generations of sharing summer reading with my children…summer holds great memories of reading! As a child my mother would take us to the old MRL in Richmond and we would check out first picture books, then we graduated to books with words. […]