Buckeye Bridge Ride & Henny Penny 5k Run/Walk

Saturday June 28th

Registration starts at 6 am

5k run starts at 8 am

Bike group start at 7 am

All proceeds will benifit the United Way

Respect Life Relay

The 2nd annual Respect Life Relay will be held on Friday July 18, 2008 from 9am to 9pm at the St. Remy Hall in Russia, Ohio. There will be a walk-a-thon and bike rodeo to raise both money and awareness for the Pro-Life cause. This event is open to all ages. During the day there will be games, story time, and crafts for the children. Concessions offering food, beverages, and Pro-Life T shirts will be available throughout the event. Beginning at 7 pm there will be several pro-life speakers for teens and adults. If you have any questions, please contact Connie McEldowney at 937/526-4336, Jenny Bohman at 526-3451 or Kathy Pinchot at 937/526-3944.

765-458-5355 Union County Public Library

The Friends of the Union County Public Library in Liberty, Indiana, will have their Annual Book Sale, during the 4th of July Festivel. The paid members Book Sale is on Thursday, July 3 from 6-8 pm. Memberships can be purchased at the door for $5.00 a person. The Public Book Sale will be on Saturday, July 5th from 9 am to 2:00 pm. No early sales and No out of county checks will be accepted. We are also featuring a BONUS Plant and Garage Sale too. All money will go back into the Union Co Public library from progams and materials. Please contact the Union COunty Public Library from more infomation at: 765-458-5355.

Date: July 26, 2008

Place: Richmond Conservation Club

Fountain City, In

Time: 8:00 am to 3:00pm

Cost: $10.00 Adult, $7.00 15 and under

Contact number: 765-962-4463

Grills Gone Wild

Date: Saturday, July 12, 2008

Location: Wilson Wines, Modoc, IN

Times: 4 p.m. to ??

This outdoor grilling competition is a great way to unwind and enjoy the outdoors!! We need grillers for our backyard and professional divisions as well as people to come and eat, drink, and be merry!!! The cost to enter is $12. Mud Eye Joe will begin playing at 6 p.m.!! Proceeds will benefit Monroe Central Football. For more information or to enter a grill contact Michelle Phillips at (765) 215-3874.

Friday, July 18, 2008 - Please join us at Trader's Depot of Richmond Indiana (Old Roberts Furniture Store) 4741 National Rd East, Richmond, IN. for our Re-Grand Opening Celebration! There is something for Everyone! Plenty of shopping with over 250 vendors! Home decor, furniture, candles, jewelry, household items, candy, primitives, antiques, clothing and corn hole! Bear Creek Coffee featuring frozen blended coffees, barbeque, hot dogs. The event starts at 3:00. There will be live Bluegrass Music preformed by Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers at 6:00pm.

Join us for 6 days of special "Model Tea" events at the Secret Ingredient

720 East Main Street

Richmond, Indiana

Phone: (765) 966-0990

Friday, July 18th - 11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.

Vintage Trunk Show & Special Luncheon Tea & Modeling

Featuring clothing and accessories by Melanie Patton of Loveland, Colorado from her Victory Vintage line

Monday & Tuesday, July 21st & 22nd - 11:30a.m. to 2:30p.m.

Modeling New Fashions & Tea

Featuring Richmond's Renown Jazz Pianist Carol Lou Woodward

(CD's & autographs available upon request)

Wednesday, July 23rd - 11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.

Luncheon Tea Party & Artists' Trunk Show

Meet famour Richmond jewelry artist Terri Logan & Muncie, Indiana's F.B. Fogg with her collection of clothing & accessories

Music by Carol Lou Woodward 11:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Thursday & Friday, July 24th & 25th - 11:30a.m. to 2:30p.m.

Tea Party & Modeling

Music by Jazz Pianist Carol Lou Woodward

Thursday, July 24th at 3:00p.m.

Model T's Parade through downtown Richmond!

July 18-26 Summer Sale 35%-75% off

Hollowblock Monster Benefit - Portland, Indiana at the Tri-State Engine Grounds (East Votaw Street, across from Jay County Fair Grounds)

Car, Truck, Motorcycle and RatRod Show

Saturday, July 19th

Registration: 9:00a.m.-11:00a.m.

Show: 11:00a.m.-3:00p.m.

Awards: 3:00p.m.

Registration: $10.00 (to enter your vehicle)

FREE to the public!

The show will benefit Richard Brown. He was diagnosed with cancer in October of 2007.

Following the show Blaire Carmen will perform at the Moose from 6-9p.m. with 50's amd 60's music. The public is also invited to this show. The cost is $3 or $5 per couple.

For more information, contact Duane Harter at (260) 726-4150 or (260) 729-3500

Celebrate the Model T Celebration at Centerville Christian Church!

Monday, July 21st 11-2:30

Enjoy spaghetti dinner with garlic bread and a salad

Wednesday, July 23rd 11-2:30

Enjoy a picnic with hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans and more!

Centerville Christian Church

111 North Morton

Centerville, Indiana

2008 CAMBRIDGE CITY CANAL DAYS

3rd ANNUAL CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT

WHAT: CORNHOLE 2008

WHERE: ROBERSONS MARATHON

WHEN: CANAL DAYS WKND SEPT 6TH

COST: $20.00 PER TEAM

PRIZES: TROPHIES FOR 1ST, 2ND, 3RD

COME JOIN THE 3RD ANNUAL CANAL DAYS CORNHOLE

TOURNAMENT. GAMES START AT 8AM AT THE OLD ROBERSONS

MARATHON LOT IN CAMBRIDGE CITY. ALL PROCEEDS THIS YEAR

GO TO THE LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL LADY EAGLES FAST PITCH

TEAM. REGISTRATION IS FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 5TH AT THE

MARATHON LOT FROM 6-9PM. MUST 18 YRS OR OLDER TO PLAY.

FOR ANY INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT Jim (Tadpole) Pugh

765-960-6497

COME HELP SUPPORT LHS LADY EAGLES

Chili Supper, Silent Auction & Gym Dedication to Larry Spicer

Date: Friday, September 26, 2008, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cost: Adults $5, Children $2

Questions ? or for enrollment information, call 765-962-8869 or email noahsarkdaycare131@yahoo.com

We are holding a Chili Supper & Silent Auction, along with dedicating our gym to Larry Spicer, a former employee, who passed away this spring. All funds raised will be used for building improvements for the child care center.

Noah’s Ark Day Care Center is a local, not-for-profit, state licensed child care center. We have served the families from Richmond and the surrounding communities since 1988. We serve approximately 100 children ages 6 weeks to 12 years.

We currently have openings for your child! Come meet the Noah's Ark family including our director, teachers and new friends for your child.

Noah's Ark is located at 131 NW 8th St. Richmond, in the former Parkview School building, next to Mary Scott Park.

Talent Show

for ages 6-18

group or individual

$100 1st place, $50 second place, $25 third place

The Talent Show will be at the Boys 7 Girls Club 1717 South L on October 3. Only the top 20 acts will be selected to perform on October 3. Anyone interested in being in the talent show must submit a video by dropping it off at the Club or emailing it to lstone@bgcrichmond.org by September 26 or additioning in person from September 22-26 from 4:00-6:00. For additional infromation contact the Larry Stone at 962-6922.

RICHMOND CELEBRATES KIDS - KIDSFEST MOONLIGHT PARADE

Sat. Sept 13 - 8:00pm

GLEN MILLER PARK and travel down National Road EAST (US 40) to North 14th Street.

Bring a chair and bring a flashlight and help us shine the light on the future of Richmond.

For further information on the Richmond Celebrates Kids Parade or the planning process, contact

Sarah Mitchell at 983-7217.

Wonderful Fall family event at Rose Hamilton School on October 18, 2008 from 12pm - 4pm.

Hay rides, pumpkin decorating, costume contest, chili cook-off, pie bake-off, karaoke, great

food, music, entertainment and vendors. Registration required for Chili cook-off and pie bake-off.

Open to the public. Questions call Carmen at 939-9748.

HAUNTED HILL

EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY IN OCTOBER

8:00PM-MIDNIGHT

ADULTS $6.00 KIDS 12 & UNDER $3.OO

OUTDOOR HAUNTED TRAIL

7613 E PICCADILLY RD

MUNCIE, IN 47302

QUESTIONS CONTACT ANGIE 765-281-9982

TAKE 32E TO WHITNEY RD TURN AT LIGHTED SIGN

The Internet as a Political Tool

Presenter: Chris Hardie

Co-Owner, Summersault LLC

Thursday, October 9

6:30 – 8:00 pm

Morrisson-Reeves Library, Bard Room

The Internet is changing the world of politics. What does this mean for local citizens. Join us for an insightful presentation.

Chris Hardie is a technology consultant and co-owner of Summersault, LLC, a website development and technology consulting firm based in Richmond, Indiana. Summersault’s mission is to “build and sustain communities using the technologies of the Internet.”

This program is free and open to the public. See our website for more details about this Technology Series Sponsored by Summersault Website Development.

Spinning Through Clouds, Tales of an Early Hoosier Aviator

Book Talk and Book Signing at Morrisson-Reeves Library

Meet Local Author and Aviator Max E. Knight

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

1:00 p.m.

Bard Room, Morrisson-Reeves Library

Click to download a flyer with more details on this program.

This program is free and open to the public.

Everyone is invited to attend the Daniel Reid Entrepreneur Day at the Wayne County History Museum on Saturday, October 4, 2008 from 2-4 p.m. Guests can browse the LOGOS student “stores” on the grounds free of admission. 20% of the profits from the children's stores will go toward adopting a school in Pokhara, Nepal. Entrance into the Museum to view its inspirational exhibits is extra- although you might consider a membership to WCHM! Come join us for another Kidfest activity!

Kicklighter Academy will host a Fall Fun Fair & Thrift Sale on Saturday, October 25th, 2008 from 9am until 12pm. It will feature a Bean Bag Toss, Go Fishing, a bounce house, Cake Walk, prizes and much more!! The Academy will be open for tours. Tickets are 10 for $5 or $12 for a wristband. For more information, please contact Keller Deal at 355-7633.

WHAT: Kicklighter Academy Fall Fun Fair & Thrift Sale

WHERE: On the corner of Eisenhower & Seawright near Kicklighter Academy

WHEN: Saturday, October 25, 2008

TIME: 9:00 am- 12:00pm

NHS Hog Roast - Friday, October 3rd starting at 5:00pm - NHS parking lot. Proceeds benefit after Prom. Please bring a covered dish, table service. Cost is $5 per person - $15 per family

HELP the Animals, Inc. will be offering pet microchipping on Saturday, October 18, from 1-4 PM. The cost is $20. Microchipping is a quick and safe procedure that permanently registers your pet to protect against loss. Visit the shelter on October 18, at 2101 West Main Street in Richmond, and safeguard your pets now.

Rose Hamilton and Centerville-Abington Elementary PTO Fall Festival will be October 18, 2008 from 12:00-4:00 at Rose Hamilton. Activities will be for tickets at a cost of .50 cents a ticket or 12 tickets for $5.00 or 25 tickets for $10.00. Some of the activities will be: Pony Rides, Pumpkin decorating, candle dipping, inflatables, face painting, family pictures, story reading, book fair and much more. A Chili cook off and pie(cobbler) bake off will also be held. Food for purchase will be Chili, hot dogs, brats, pork chops, nachos, popcorn, carmel apples, cider and more. Entertainment being offered is, line dancing, square dancing, and Karaoke. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! If you are a crafter and would like to rent a space to sell your products, rental is available for $10. If you have any questions about anything please call Carmen at 939-9748 or e-mail Lynnette at lallen@centerville.k12.in.us.

October 11 & 12 Country Home Craft Show @ 9301 Weist Rd. Eaton, OH 45320. Over 30 Indoor and outdoor exhibits, food also. Quality crafts to charm the HEART! Plenty of parking .

Fall Festival! October 11, 2008 @ 9a.m. - 8p.m. Across the Street Antique Mall located at 51 East Main Street, Hagerstown, IN 47346. Join us for a fall celebration! Featuring: Antiques, Quilts, Baked Goods, Pumpkins, Bittersweet, Mums, Apples, Cider, Gourmet Cookies, Jewelry workshops & lots of FUN!! Admission is free. Many specials will be available at other local shops as well.

Tuesday, October 14th, Doors open at 5:30 Bingo begins at 6pm

National Trail High School Cafeteria

$20 for the evenings 20 games

All prizes Longaberger Baskets

Info. Jean Brower 937-437-0600

All proceeds are for Gamma Pi's Philanthropy Fund

Upward Basketball and Cheerleading Evaluation and Orientation

Where: Old Town Hill Southern Baptist Church

3000 S. Burlington Dr

Muncie, IN 47302

What: A basketball and cheerleading league for kids in grades K5-6.

When: Evaluation and Orientation on Nov 15

from 9am-12pm and Nov 17 from 6pm- 8pm. Practice starts the week of Jan 5

How Much: $55 per child

For More Information Contact:

Old Town Hill, Southern Baptist Church

765-284-6445

www.oldtownhill.com

Upward Basketball and Cheerleading Evaluation and Orientation

Where: Old Town Hill Southern Baptist Church

3000 S. Burlington Dr

Muncie, IN 47302

What: A basketball and cheerleading league for kids in grades K5-6.

When: Evaluation and Orientation on Nov 15

from 9am-12pm and Nov 17 from 6pm- 8pm. Practice starts the week of Jan 5

How Much: $55 per child

For More Information Contact:

Old Town Hill, Southern Baptist Church

765-284-6445

www.oldtownhill.com

AROUND TWO HUNDRED TO WALK IN THE RICHMOND OUT OF THE DARKNESS COMMUNITY WALK BENEFITING THE AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREEVENTION

WHAT: The Richmond Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a fundraising walk to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. There are 100 Out of the Darkness Community Walks taking place throughout the U.S. this fall. Nationally, more than 35,000 walkers are expected to participate. Last year, more than 110 walks brought together 26,000 participants and raised more than $2.6 million. Proceeds will fund research, education, and support programs both locally and nationally.

WHEN/WHERE: Glenn Miller Park Richmond, IN

- Media parking available directly behind the band shell

- 9:00 a.m. Registration

- 9:30 a.m. Suggested media arrival

- 10:00 a.m. Walkers begin route (down 40 headed towards court house and back up South A street and around back to park)

WHY: It is es!

timated that each year, nearly 1 million Americans make a suicide attempt, more than 30,000 die by suicide, and more than 20 million suffer from depression. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among teens and young adults and the second leading cause of death for college students. Additionally, older Americans over the age of 65 account for 20 percent of all suicide deaths.

SPONSORS: Indiana University East, Earlham College, U&I Tavern, Bader Mechanical, and Paust Printers.

MEDIA CONTACT: Jessica Shell/Nicole Farmer 765-914-0378

JessicaAFSP@gmail.com

lynn youth league in lynn indiana will be having the first annual "field of nightmares" haunted trail at the lynn lions club. tickets will be $7. will be running from 8pm-midnight october 24,25,31 & november 1. come out and and a great time with the family!

Client: DCS / IFCAA

Date: 10/14/2008

Subject: DCS/IFCAA Education Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Indiana Department of Child Services Partners with The Indiana Foster Care and Adoption Association for Community Awareness Event

RICHMOND — The public is invited to hear about adoption through a presentation on “How to Adopt Children in the Indiana Adoption Program”. This two-hour presentation will be held on October 21, 2008 from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Meridian Mental Health located at 16 Southwest 5th Street. The presentation is free to the public.

The event is hosted by the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) and the Indiana Foster Care and Adoption Association (IFCAA). Refreshments will be provided and representatives from DCS and IFCAA will be available to answer questions and speak with individuals interested in adoption.

This event provides special opportunities for families to consider adopting children, who are featured in the Indiana Adoption Program. For more information about adoption call 1-888-25-ADOPT.

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Family Fall Fest - Bring the kids to Oak Park Church October 31st, 2008 - from 6pm-8pm for free food, games, prizes, candy & a puppet show. There will be door prizes and many other things going on so do not miss it!! For more info please call 765-962-3693 and ask for Stacey or email James@simonjproductions.com -

Richmond Twisted Sistas traveling fast pitch softball team will be holding open try outs for 16&under, 14&under, and 12&under girls.

Girls must be in a Richmond school. Head coachs are Dave Marker and Kevin Gaddis.

Location: Richmond High School Tiernan Center

When: Oct. 25 2008

Time: 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.

Bring your ball gear

7 th Annual Firemans Christmas Auction When: Friday November 10th at 6:00 pm Where: Ridgeville Fire Station (across the street from the water tower) What: An auction of toys, tools etc. Concessions will be available.

Chad Necessary was killed August 22nd while riding his motorcycle without a helmet. This ride is to pay tribute to him by stopping by some of the "Footsteps" in his life. The ride is starting at On2-Racing locacted at 1902 Straightline Pike in Richmond, IN. The cost is $10 per bike and $5 for passengers. Registration for the ride starts at 11am and the ride will be leaving at 1pm on Oct. 26th. If you plan on attending this ride, please wear your gear. If anyone has any questions or is wiling to donate anything feel free to call 765-373-8955 or stop by 1902 Straightline Pike.

CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 201 S. WASHINGTON, HAGERSTOWN - ANNUAL HARVEST DINNER, SATURDAY, NOV. 1, 4:30-7. TURKEY & HAM DINNER, WITH ALL THE FIXINGS. HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE. FREE-WILL OFFERING TO BE APPLIED TOWARD THE KITCHEN RENOVATION PROJECT.

The Friends of Morrisson-Reeves Library

Fall Book Sale Most items are under $2!

Friday, October 24, 2008

2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 25, 2008

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

In the Bard Room

Materials for sale cover subjects including: fiction, foreign languages, cooking, computer science, government, history, political science, law, education, fine arts, self-help, reference, business, social sciences, philosophy, and religion. DVDs, CDs and Videos too!

Children’s Author Shelley Davis at MRL

Saturday, November 1, 2008

1:00 p.m.

Children’s Department Story Time Room

Children and their families are cordially invited to join MRL’s Children’s Services staff as they welcome author Shelley Davis to our community. This author visit and book signing will be held on Saturday, November 1st at 1:00 p.m. in the Children’s Department Story Time Room. Shelley Davis’s book reading of Will’s New Family (A story about a little donkey named Will who is trying to fit in at his new home on the farm) will begin promptly at 1:00 p.m., followed by a book signing. This event is free and open to the public.

Arbor Trace will be hosting a Community Health Fair and Blood Drive on November 18th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please join us for Free Health screens, Food, Door prizes and a chance to save a life by donating Blood. For more info please contact

Arbor Trace

3701 Hodgin Rd.

Richmond,In.47374

765-939-3701

The Friends of Winchester Library fall book and media sale will be Saturday, November 8th from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. It is held in the Carnegie Room of the Winchester Community Library, 125 N East St. in Winchester. Most hardbacks are 50 cents; paperbacks will be on sale at 10 cents. Grocery bag sale at 2:00 pm: $2.00 per bag.

We are having a Harvest Party Friday night October 31st from 7-11pm - for all ages - there will be hay rides, moonwalk, games, candy, bonfire - hot dog roast, and smores - this will be a safe place for you to bring your kids - thanks! God Bless you and your family!!

Shawn Hamilton

We are having a Harvest Party Friday night October 31st from 7-11pm at Central Christian Church, 4511 National Rd W, Richmond, IN 47374 - for all ages - there will be hay rides, moonwalk, games, candy, bonfire - hot dog roast, and smores - this will be a safe place for you to bring your kids - if you have any questions please call Shawn at 765-935-1745 - God Bless you and your family!!

Shawn Hamilton

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County has extended its 1st-2nd grade co-ed basketball league sign-ups until November 7th. The league is free to all club members. If you are not a club member and interested in the league, the cost will only be $15 for a year long membership to the club. All games and practices will be held at the Jeffers Club throughout the week between 6-8 pm. Games and practices begin the week of November 10th and will run through December 19th. If interested in signing-up or coaching please call Ryon at the club, 962-6922.

The open try out for Twisted Sistas traveling fast pitch softball team has been cancled for Nov. 8 we will set another date for open try out

BIG events are coming up for IU East!

90s Day & Homecoming Bonfire/concert

Date: Nov 6, 2008

Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Description: As part of Homecoming week, we will be celebrating the 90s decade as well as having a Bonfire/concert on the patio of Hayes hall at 5:30pm. Come check it out!

More Contact Info: Campus Life

Other Info: 765-973-8240

Location: Hayes Patio

Cost: FREE

IU East Homecoming Tournament

Date: Nov 7, 2008

Time: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Description: Homecoming Tournament: Indiana University Northwest vs. Taylor University-Fort Wayne and IU East vs. Ohio State University - Lima at the Richmond Tiernan Center.

More Contact Info: Mark Hester

Other Info: 765-973-8457

Location: Tiernan Center

Web site: www.iue.edu/athletics

Homecoming Tailgate party

Date: Nov 8, 2008

Description: Come check out the Homecoming tailgate Party in between the games 2-5pm on November 8 at the Richmond Tiernan Center.

More Contact Info: Campus Life

Other Info: 765-973-8240

Location: Tiernan Center

The Usher's Ministry of Greater Second Baptist Church located at 1371 North "G" Street will sponser services Sunday, Dec. 7th at 3:30pm. Rev. Derek White associate minister of Mt. Olive Baptist Church will be their guest Speaker. The public is invited. Rev. Larue Griffin is host pastor.

I.U. East

Everyone is invited to our Hispanic Heritage Celebration!

Date: November 20, 2008

Time: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Whitewater Hall Lobby

Contact: World Languages and Cultures Club wlcc@oncourse.iu.edu

Other Contact: Professor Julien Simon, 765-973-8200

Cost: FREE!

SCHEDULE

11:30 a.m. Complimentary Lunch

11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Guest Speakers:

Terrie Mello

Dinora Uvalle-Vasquez

Eva Jimenez

1:00 p.m. Documentary in

Vivian Auditorium