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Whether you’re just visiting for a day or have lived in eastern Indiana or western Ohio yourwhole life, there are still plenty of hidden gems to explore.

The area is rich with cultural and natural resources, along with creative event planners whooffer fun and educational programs at various locations, many for free or very little cost.

Be a tourist in your hometown. Take a look through these lists of events and ideas for get-ting out in nature. Visit places you’ve never seen or haven’t been to recently. Step away from thecomputer, TV or video games and try something new.

Don’t forget to consult the daily Palladium-Item and online calendar at www.pal-item.comfor more event listings throughout the year.

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On the Cover: Hayes Arboretum, Splash Pad in Glen Miller Park, Gennett Walk of Fame concert, carrots at a farmer’s marketPalladium-Item photos by Steve Koger and Joshua Smith

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area, or school playground nearby. These are all great places to get out and experi-ence the physical, mental and emotional benefits nature has to offer.

Some easy ways to get outdoors more:» Start a small garden. If you do not have a large yard, start a few tomatoes or

green peppers in large pots or gallon buckets. Not only will this get you outdoors,but you will also benefit from locally grown, healthy foods. Planting flowers is alsoa very rewarding and enjoyable task that will last throughout the growing season.»Take a walk— even just down the block and back. Walking our neighbor-hoods gives us the opportunity to meet our neighbors and build a sense of com-munity.»Go outside and count howmany different plants and flowers you see. Compareand contrast them.

Summer is certainly a time for renewal and a great time for renewing ournatural connection with our outdoor environment. The benefits of spendingtime outdoors are abundant as are the ways to spend quality time in the fresh air.According to a recent national survey, while 83 percent of Americans say spendingtime outdoors makes them feel refreshed, healthy and excited, 61 percent admitthey don’t take enough advantage of the restorative powers of nature.We all know what a great deal of good a nice walk or just sitting and enjoying

a breath of fresh air can do us. Studies show that the benefits of spending timeoutdoors not only benefit us physically, but also mentally.Spending time outdoors, walking, gardening, hiking, camping, admiring flow-

ers, fishing, hunting, or just taking in the sunshine and fresh air reduce the risk forobesity in adults and children. With television and technology demanding muchmore attention from all generations, time spent outdoors tends to suffer, as doesour health. There is a large movement of environmental educators and healthadvocates working to get children outdoors. This movement is also being foundin educational legislation tagged “No Child Left Inside.”TheChildren in NatureNetwork founded by Richard Louv, author of the book “Last Child in theWoods:Nature Deficit Disorder,” has spurred the movement and the legislation gearedtoward getting children to have regular outdoor experiences as part of their schooltime. While children are the focus of this movement, adults of all ages are alsofacing nature deficit in their lives.

The decline of green spaces in past years has made the opportunity to experi-ence and enjoy nature more of a challenge, yet there are still plenty of parks andgreen spaces available. In the Midwest, the majority of the population is fortunateenough to either have a backyard or a community park, nature center or natural

GET OUTSIDE FOR BETTER HEALTH!By Stephanie Hays-MussoniCope EnvironmentalCenter Executive Director

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Portrait courtesy of Greg Pyle


The Starr-Gennett Pavilion, where all of the music will be presented,is a preserved portion of a company building.

Although theWalk of Fame festival is the Starr-Gennett Foundation’sbiggest event of the year, the organization also has several other activitiesplanned this summer.

In theWhitewater River Gorge, where the Starr Piano Company andGennett Records complex once operated, is a lasting tribute to the artistswho recorded on the Gennett labels.

The Starr-Gennett Foundation debuted its Walk of Fame in 2007along South First Street at the former site of the Starr Piano Co. and Gen-nett studios, launched by the piano company in 1915, in theWhitewaterGorge Park.

The Starr-Gennett Foundation is a non-profit organization, formedin 1991, to preserve Richmond’s musical history and legacy because theonce little-known artists who recorded with Gennett helped shape Ameri-can popular music, and the Starr Piano Company and Gennett Recordsspread their innovative music. Gennett recorded early jazz, swing, blues,country, gospel, ethnic music, Tin Pan Alley-style popular songs, classicalmusic, sound effects and even famous speeches.

TheWalk of Fame features cast bronze, mosaic medallions in the formof 78 rpm phonographic records featuring each Gennett recording artistinducted. The first 11 markers honored Louis Armstrong, Bix Beider-becke, Jelly Roll Morton, Gene Autry, Thomas A. “Georgia Tom”Dorsey,Big Bill Broonzy, LawrenceWelk, King Oliver, Vernon Dalhart, SidneyBechet and Hoagy Carmichael.

Each year since, during the annual Starr-Gennett FoundationWalkof Fame Music Festival celebration, additional artists have been inducted.They include Homer Roadheaver, Duke Ellington, Coleman Hawkins,Fletcher Henderson, Guy Lombardo, Fats Waller, Uncle Dave Ma-son, Charley Patton, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Red Nichols, Artie Shaw,Wendell Hall, Bradley Kincaid, Ernest and Hattie Frost Stoneman, NewOrleans Rhythm Kings, Lonnie Johnson, Alberta Hunter and the PaceJubilee Singers.

The 2011 inductees, scheduled for honors at the Sept. 10 festivalthemed “Mo’ Blues,” include Bailey’s Lucky Seven and Roosevelt Sykes.The event also will pay tribute toWalk of Fame member Blind LemonJefferson.

With sponsorship by Richmond Baking, the “Mo’ Blues”Walk ofFame festival will include concerts by Randy Baker,The Groove Doc-tors, Governor Davis and the Blues Ambassadors, and Stacy Mitchhart; aperformance by the Starr-Gennett YouthTroupe; kids games and activities;a Gennett Mansion tour; Richmond Pride Art and Essay Contests; RubberDuck Regatta; music and art vendors; and food and a beer garden. A Battleof the Blues Bands also is planned, for which registration is due June 30.

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MUSIC HISTORY COMES ALIVE HEREStarr-Gennett Kids Day, July 15, Whitewater Gorge Park, 201 S.

First St., Richmond. Local youth will be treated to a free day ofmusic and arts experiences at the Starr-Gennett Pavilion, includingan interactive concert, and preparation for kids’ performances andcontests for the September Walk of Fame Music Festival. Info:(765) 962-2860 or email Terri Hardy at [email protected].

“The Music and Spirit of Louis Armstrong” featuring ByronStripling and his Jazz All Stars, 7 p.m., July 23, Murray

Theatre (Richmond Civic Theatre), 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. In1941, Louis Armstrong played at the MurrayTheatre in Richmondand Stripling will return Armstrong’s spirit and music to Richmond.Cost: $20 each. Discount tickets of $15 are available for members ofStarr-Gennett and Richmond Civic Theatre and for students withI.D. Info: (765) 962-2860 or (765) 962-1816.

GennettWalk of FameMusic Festival Celebrates “Mo Blues,”11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sept. 10, Whitewater Gorge Park, 201 S. First

St., Richmond. Concerts by Randy Baker, The Groove Doctors,

Governor Davis and the Blues Ambassadors, and Stacy Mitchhart;induction of Roosevelt Sykes and Bailey’s Lucky Seven into theWalkof Fame, and honoring Blind Lemon Jefferson; performance by theStarr-Gennett Youth Troupe; free kids games and activities; Battle ofthe Blues Bands; Gennett Mansion bus tour; Richmond Pride Artand Essay Contests; Rubber Duck Regatta; music and art vendors;food and beer garden. Daytime events are free. Evening GennettLegacy Concert, at 7 p.m., is $15 at the door, $10 in advance.Tickets: Starr-Gennett Foundation, Wayne County Foundation,Wayne County Convention and Tourism Bureau, RichmondFurniture Gallery, Lamplight at the Leland Inn, and online athttp://starrgennett.eventbrite.com. Info: Terri Hardy, (765) 962-2860or [email protected]

Battle of the Blues Contest, 2 p.m., Sept. 10, Gennett Walk ofFame, 201 S. First St., Richmond. Band entry deadline June 30.

Enter a band by sending an email with a link to the band’s demo orsend mp3s to Terri Hardy by email at [email protected] or call(765) 962-2860.

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Farmer’s Market, 3 p.m.-7 p.m.Thursdays, J&JWinery, 3415National RoadW., Richmond. Local vendors with organic products.

Camping with Connie, in the woods on Filby Road off 227 Northor Park Elwood Road - watch for signs. Open house, 1 p.m.-3 p.m.,

June 26. Camping for girls led by Connie Wood. Not affiliated with anygroup or organization. Options include day camps (9 a.m.-3 p.m. July11-15 and 18-22 or Aug. 1-5), costing $60); overnights (June 28-29,July 6-7 and July 27-28) from 5 p.m. -10 a.m., costing $15 each night;craft week, 1-4 p.m. July 25-29 ($15 per day or $50 per week). Twogirls signing up together get $5 off each of their cost. Information: (765)966-0277.

Richmond RiverRats games, 7:05 p.m. June 25; 6:05 p.m. June 26;7:05 p.m. June 28; 7:05 p.m. June 29; 5:05 p.m. July 2; 7:05 p.m.

July 9; 6:05 p.m. July 10; 7:05 p.m. July 11; 6:05 p.m. July 17; 7:05 p.m.July 21; 7:05 p.m. July 22; 6:05 p.m. July 24; 7:05 p.m. July 27; 7:05p.m. July 28; 7:05 p.m. July 29; 7:05 p.m. Aug. 1; 7:05 p.m. Aug. 2; 7:05p.m. Aug. 5, McBride Stadium, 201 N.W. 13th St., Richmond.

Friday Night Gospel Sing, 7 p.m. Fridays, Go MinistriesInternational, 5125 U.S. 40, New Paris, Ohio. Performers are: July

1, King’s Road; July 8, Genesis Trio; July 15, Hoy Bussell; July 22, TheMinister’s Quartet; July 29, The Sonship Quartet; Aug. 5 Roy Knipp &Southern Harmony. Info: (937) 437-0092.

Saturday Morning Aerobics: July 9 and 23 and Aug. 13 and 27,Glen Miller Park Band Shell, 2514 E. Main St., Richmond. Free.

Registration will take place each morning before the class begins. Hulahoops, jump ropes and other toys provided to entertain children duringthe workout. (765) 983-7275.

Ongoing Summer Events

Art exhibit “Rural Material Culture: Selections from Indiana &Borders,”Open now through July 31, Richmond Art Museum, 350

Hub Etchison Pkwy., Richmond. This exhibition focuses on historic folkartists including painters, sculptors, carvers, weavers, furniture makers,and craftsmen whose work is representative of the larger developments offolk art in America that was created from mid- to late-19th century to theearly 1920s. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and 1-4p.m. Sundays. Info: www.richmondartmuseum.org

Earlham College hosts a four-mile run eachWednesday at 7 p.m.through Aug. 31. Participants should arrive ready to run at the G

Street parking lot. Info: Pat Thomas at (765) 983-1494.

Arbquest classes for kids:Weeklong classes at Hayes Arboretum, 801Elks Road, Richmond. Call (765) 962-3745 for more information.

Cope Environmental Center’s Summer Adventure Program forkids:Week-long classes at 4910 Shoemaker Road, Centerville, Ind.

Call (765) 855-3188 for more information.

Free summer meals for youth ages 18 and younger around thecommunity: Available at various sites from Boys & Girls Clubs, Girls

Inc. of Wayne County and Christ United Church (which also offers aFriday night dinner). Information: (765) 962-6922 or 962-7738.

Richmond’s Farmers Market, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays, 900 blockNorth E Street, and 7 a.m.-noon Saturdays, North Seventh and

A streets. Area farmers providing fresh locally grown produce andhandmade crafts.


July events

IndependenceDay Cookout,Noon July 1,TheGathering Place, 501Nation Ave., Eaton, Ohio. Reservations are required for lunch. After

lunch, Stockslager’s Garden Center will provide a speaker on the topic ofgardening.

First Fridays, July 1, Aug. 5, Sept. 2, Historic Depot District, FortWayne Avenue, Richmond. Cruise-in, live music, beer garden,

family fun.

Embroidery Club, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., July 3, Aug. 7, Sept. 4, Oct.2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Jan. 1, Nancy’s Fancy’s Sewing

Corner, 1446 N.W. Fifth St., Richmond. See new products, learn newembroidery techniques, bring show and tell. We also meet the thirdSaturday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon with the same programrepeated.

Annual Liberty Freedom Run, July 2 in conjunction with the LibertyFestival. The 4.7 mile run starts at 8:30 a.m. at the courthouse in

Liberty and finishes in Brownsville. Cost is $9. Info: TimWoodruff at(765) 458-6009 or (765) 580-2031.

Gaar House Fireworks Dinner, 7 p.m. July 2, Gaar House Museum,2593 Pleasant View Road, Richmond. View the fireworks. Cost:

$50 per person or $100 per couple. Limited to 8 people. $30 is tax-deductible. Benefits museum. Rain date: July 3. (765) 966-1262.

Exhibit of Folk Art by Carole Lantz, July 2-29, Preble County FineArts Center, 601 Hillcrest Drive, Eaton, Ohio. A public reception

is from 2-4 p.m. July 3. Info: (937) 456-3999 or [email protected].

End of June events

Juggler and Ventriloquist Mike Hemmelgarn, 2 p.m.-3 p.m. June28, Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. 6th St., Richmond. High-energy

comedy, juggling & ventriloquism with a splash of magic and balloons.Bard Room occupancy is 150. Once the room is full, no others will beadmitted. No registration is required but groups may only bring 10 kids.

175th year Celebration, June 29-July 2, Downtown Cambridge City.Activities include: 6-29 Farmer’s Market at Methodist Church Parking

Lot, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. winning painting at library, all day Keystone Kops,7-9 p.m. music at the firehouse; 6-30 vendors and all-day communityyard sales, 4:30-7 p.m. Taste Around Town, 5-7 p.m.Wayne CountyAuthors; 7-1 all-day yard sales, Keystone Kops, Painting at library, 1-5p.m. ice cream at First Bank; 7-2 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Golay Center QuiltShow, local artifacts, area crafters, food.

Garage sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 30-July 1 and 9 a.m.-noon, July 2,First Presbyterian Church, 123W. Decatur St., Eaton, Ohio. Rain or

shine. Proceeds will benefit youth missions and other church programs.To make donations or get more info: Beth Pool, (937) 456-3754.

Live MusicThursdays, 6:30 p.m., June 30, Smiley’s Pub & BeerGarden, 39 N. Eighth St., Richmond. Live music on the Beer Garden

with Garcia & Scott. No cover charge. Rain or shine.

Jazz & Roots Music Concerts, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. June 30, July 7, July 14,Gennett Mansion, 1829 E. Main St., Richmond. Cost is $10. BYOB.

Light menu available. Performers are: June 30, Bratton and McClain; July7, Farmland; July 14, Suni McGrath. Info: (765) 935-0055.


Richmond fireworks,Dusk July 2, Roosevelt Hill in Glen MillerPark, 2200 E. Main St., Richmond. Battle of Bands begins at 1 p.m.

Organized by American Legion Post 65. Donations sought. Information:(765) 962-4321.

Second Annual Antique Road Show and Flea Market, 10 a.m.-4p.m. July 3 at The Antique Mall, downtown New Paris, Ohio. Bring

antiques and collectables for on-site appraisals by Dave Kessler. Oralappraisals free, written appraisals $10. Information: (937) 621-9533 or(937) 437-5475.

InConcert, July 3, Aug. 20, Oct. 14, Nov. 19, 4th Floor Blues Club,923 N. E. St., Richmond. Must be 21. Cash bar available. Schedule:

July 3, Laurie Morvan Band from Los Angeles; Aug. 20, The Soulmen,a Blues Brothers tribute band; Oct. 14, Big James and the ChicagoPlayboys; Nov. 19, Chicago Rhythm & Blues Kings. For tickets or moreinfo, call (765) 966-5654.

Gaar House & FarmMuseumTour, July 3, July 17, Aug. 7, Aug. 21,Gaar House Museum, 2593 Pleasant View Road, Richmond. Public

tours at 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. Cost: Adults, $5; 17 and younger, $2. Info:(765) 962-1262.

40th Anniversary Commemoration and Old FashionedIndependence Day Celebration, July 3, Preble County Historical

Society, 7693 Swartsel Road, Eaton, Ohio. www.pchs.preblecounty.com

Cambridge City fireworks, dusk July 3, Creitz Park, Cambridge City,Ind. Tailgate supper and DJ at 6 p.m.

Hagerstown fireworks, dusk July 4, Hagerstown Airport, 999 S.Washington St., Hagerstown, Ind.

Fireworks extravaganza, July 5, HuestonWoods Lodge, 5201 LodgeRoad, College Corner, Ohio. Entertainment, food and fireworks.

Information: (513) 523-6347.

Midafternoon Animated Movie, 2 p.m.-3:45 p.m., July 5,Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond.

Live bluegrass gospel music, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., July 5, Aug. 2, Sept. 6,Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Dec. 6,William G. Scott House (formerly Knights of

Columbus Hall), 204 N. 10th St., Richmond. Hosted byMaeWagers,performers for these free shows will be: July 5, Gospel Mountain Bluegrass;Aug. 2, FaithWay Singers; Sept. 6, Kings Road Quartet; Oct. 4, RussellVanwinkle & Friends; Nov. 1, EarlWiseman and Kentucky Express; Dec.6, Christmas party and pitch-in supper. Info: (765) 935-3476.

CAST Singles Dance, 7 p.m.-11 p.m., July 8, Fountain City WesleyanChurch, 5600 U.S. Highway 27 N, Richmond. Cost is $5. Snacks,

water and soda provided. Bring a friend or come alone and meet somenew friends. Information: [email protected]

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, 7:30 p.m. July8-9, 2 p.m. July 10, 7:30 p.m. July 15-16, 2 p.m. July 17, Richmond

Civic Theatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. $15 for adults and $12 forstudents and seniors.

“Yogi Bear”movie, 8:30 p.m. July 8, Fairview Elementary School,60 N.W. L St., Richmond. The Outdoor Movie Series brings

movies to neighborhoods on an outdoor screen. Admission at each movieis free, with activities starting at 8:30 p.m. and the movie starting at dusk.Info: (765) 983-7426 or www.facebook.com/richmondparks.


Music onMain, July 9, Courthouse Square, Eaton, Ohio. Freeconcert featuring the Eaton Area Community Band. Other dates to

be determined. Information: (937) 456-1116.

Sparks funeral fundraiser karaoke/dance, 6 p.m.-10 p.m. July 9,American Legion, 215 N.Washington St., New Paris, Ohio. Benefit

to help raise funds to cover funeral expenses. Raffles, karaoke and DJmusic for dancing. Info: Corey Sparks, (765) 977-3064.

Christ Jesus Community Church Vacation Bible School, 6:30 p.m.July 11, Community Christian School, 500 Elks Road, Richmond.

Meet the ReadingGenie, 2 p.m.-3 p.m. July 12,Morrisson-ReevesLibrary, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Paul Adams, a.k.a.The Reading

Genie, takes a fun look at folktales & stories from around the world withzany puppets, mind-bending magic, storytelling & props, comedy&music.

Toddler Time, “Under the Ground,” 10-11 a.m. July 13, CopeEnvironmental Center, 4910 Shoemaker Road, Centerville. Features

a book, a short hike and a craft. Cost: $3 per child. Info: (765) 855-3188.

Local 1118 UAW retiree pitch-in dinner, 11:30 a.m. July 14, EastsideMethodist Church, Connersville. Bring a covered dish. Drinks and

plates provided. Spouses and friends welcome. Info: Tom, (765) 458-9505.

Richmond Association of Realtors golf tournament, July 14 at Elks.Cost ranges from $240 to $320. Registration deadline is June 30.

Info: (765) 960-5697.

Randolph County Antique Club Annual Show, July 15, U.S. 27,Winchester. Info: (765) 584-8009.

Starr-Gennett Kids Day, July 15, Whitewater Gorge Park, 201 S.First St., Richmond. Local youth will be treated to a free day of music

and arts experiences at the Starr Pavilion, including an interactive concert,and prepare for their own performance and contests for the GennettSeptember Music Fest. Kids-Day will also serve as a kick-off to the newStarr-Gennett curriculum that fulfills Indiana state history standards forfirst and second grades. Sponsored by Richmond Baking.

Senior Health Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 15, The Gathering Place, 501Nation Ave., Eaton, Ohio. Local businesses and organizations will

have information on products and services available to seniors and healthscreenings. Information: (937) 456-4947

2nd annual Indiana Express Golf Scramble, July 16, LibertyCountry Club, 1391 N. U.S. Highway 27, Liberty.

Randolph County 4-H Fair, July 16-21, Winchester, Ind. (765)584-2271.

Hook a Kid on Fishing, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. July 16, Glen MillerPark, Richmond. A limited number amount of fishing poles will be

available for use. For kids 12 and younger. Parental supervision required.

Indiana University East Run with theWolves 5K Run/Walk, July 16on the IU East cross country course behind Hayes Hall. Cost is $15

before July 8, or $20 after, and $10 for students before July 8, $15 after.Info: (765) 973-8240 or www.iue.edu/5k.

Union County Fair, July 16-22,Liberty, Ind.

Hagerstown Flying Circus, July 19, Hagerstown Airport, 999S.Washington St., Hagerstown, Ind. Fourth annual free fun, family

friendly event. 40 Vintage airplanes and pilots arrive Tuesday afternoon.Main event featuring skillful flying demonstrations begins at 6 p.m. Foodand beverage concessions will be on site. BYO chair. Rain date July 20.

Global Games, 2 p.m.-3 p.m., July 19, Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80N. Sixth St.., Richmond. Games in a carnival-like atmosphere.

Sustainable Living Demo HomeTours, 4 p.m., July 20, Aug. 17,Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 21, Cope Environmental Center.

1792 Airport Road, Centerville. Tours highlight a large variety and scopeof ideas and changes for those interested in decreasing their consumptionof natural resources.

Spirit Academy and Paranormal Investigation, 1 p.m.-10 p.m. July23, Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond.

Team SPIRIT Paranormal Investigation Research & Intervention Team.Limited number of pre-sale tickets available.

“The Music and Spirit of Louis Armstrong” featuring ByronStripling and his Jazz All Stars, 7 p.m. July 23, MurrayTheatre

(Richmond Civic Theatre), 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. Seventy yearsago, Louis Armstrong played at the MurrayTheatre in Richmond. ByronStripling will bring back Armstrong’s spirit and music to Richmondon July 23. Discount tickets of $15 are available for members ofStarr-Gennett and Richmond Civic Theatre and students with I.D.(765) 962-2860.

ReidRide, July 23. Check-in at 6:30 a.m in front of Reid Hospital’sMedical Office Building. Cyclists will begin 23-mile course at 7:30

a.m. Provides shoes for kids. Info: www.reidride.org or (765) 983-3042.

Zapp in concert, 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. July 23, Kuhlman Center, 861 N.Salisbury Road, Richmond. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Show at 8:30

p.m. Info: (765) 960-5019.


Second annual Altrusa Ladies for Literacy golf outing, 8 a.m. July30 at Highland Lake. Cost is $40. Info: Nancy Beaman at (765) 977-

8611 or Marilyn Love at (765) 935-3076.

Fayette County Free Fair, July 30-Aug. 6, Connersville, Ind., (765)825-1894 www.fayettecountyfreefair.org/

Preble County Fair, July 30,-Aug. 6, Preble County Fairgrounds, 722S. Franklin St., Eaton, Ohio. Includes demolition derby, colts stake

racing, live music, rodeo, rides, truck and tractor pulls, exhibits and more.(937) 456-3748 or www.preblecountyfair.org.

Annual PetWalk and Bark in the Park, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 30,Roosevelt Hill in Glen Miller Park, 2200 E. Main St., Richmond.

Info: HelpThe Animals, (765) 962-6811.

Benefit ride, July 31, Veterans Memorial Park, Richmond. Proceedswill be used for a veteran women’s monument to be placed at

Veterans Memorial Park. Registration is 10 a.m.-noon. Cost is $10 perrider ($5 for passengers). First out at noon. End point is VFW Post 1108at 213 S. Eighth St., Richmond, where there will be food, door prizes anda 50/50 raffle.

August events

Vacation Bible School: Big Apple Adventure, 5:45 p.m.-8 p.m., Aug.1 to Aug. 5, Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 1108 N. H

St., Richmond. Enjoy Bible study, food, music, prizes and fun with classesfor everyone from kindergarten through adults.

RHS baseball golf scramble and inaugural alumni baseball game,July 23. The alumni golf scramble is scheduled for 8 a.m. at Harbor

Links Golf Course in Liberty. The alumni game begins at 6:30 p.m. atMcBride Stadium. Cost for both is $80. Cost for golf scramble only is$65 and cost for banquet and alumni game is $25.

Preble County Archaeology Day,Noon-5 p.m. July 24, PrebleCounty Historical Society, 7693 Swartsel Road, Eaton, Ohio.

Annie Oakley Days,Greenville, Ohio. A few events begin July 26-28with most activities July 29-31 including live music, food, historical

tour, WildWest encampment, impersonators, gun, art and photographyshows, melodrama, kiddie tractor pull and more. Information: www.annieoakleyfestival.org or (937) 548-2391.

Southern gospel music concerts, July 28, Oct. 13, Nov. 17, FirstBaptist Church-Richmond, 1601 S. A St., Richmond. Concerts start

at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Ticket prices are July 28, Ball Brothers,$15; Oct. 13, Dove Brothers, $15; Nov. 17, Ivan Parker, $15. For ticketsor more info: Judy Miller, (765) 962-3074, ext. 10, or Jan Clark, (765)939-0298.

Night Hike, 8:30 p.m.-10 p.m., July 29, Cope Environmental Center,4910 Shoemaker Road, Centerville. No flashlights necessary. Cost:

$3 per person. Free for CEC or Arboretum members. Info: (765) 855-3188.

“How to Train Your Dragon”movie, 8:30 p.m. July 29,Vaile Elementary School, 300 S.14th St., Richmond. Admission

at each movie is free, with activities starting at 8:30 p.m. and the moviestarting at dusk. (765) 983-7426 or www.facebook.com/richmondparks.


Lewisburg Derby Days, Aug. 18-20, U.S. 40 and Ohio 503,Lewisburg, Ohio. Features soap box derby races, bed races, arts and

crafts and parade. Info: Park Harry, (937) 962-2413 or Pam Baker, (937)962-2190. Sponsored by Lewisburg Fire Department.

Hagerstown Jubilee Days, Aug. 19-21, downtown Hagerstown, Ind.Info: (765) 489-4780.

“Seussical the Musical,” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19-20, 2 p.m. Aug. 21, 7:30p.m. Aug. 26-27, 2 p.m. Aug. 28, Richmond Civic Theatre, 1003

E. Main St.., Richmond.

Zanna-Doo concert, 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 19, Glen Miller Park, 2200E. Main St., Richmond. (765) 983-7426 or www.facebook.com/

richmondparks.

Art exhibit: “The Great Americans:Works by Jac Lahav,”Aug. 21-Oct. 2, Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison

Parkway, Richmond. The Great Americans combine the Americanheroic, pop culture and history painting. The series created by JacLahav references a 2005 Discovery Channel show titled, “TheGreatestAmerican.”The show asked America to vote for the greatest American.Subsequently, OprahWinfrey was voted into the top 10 greatestAmericans knocking out Jonas Salk. In a culture where a talk show hostoutranks the scientist who cured polio, one must question if greatness isdictated by celebrity and image consumption. Born in Jerusalem, Israel,Jac Lahav currently resides in Brooklyn, New York. Museum hours are 10a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and 1-4 p.m. Sundays. Information: www.richmondartmuseum.org

Williamsburg Community Days, Aug. 5-7, Williamsburg, Ind.Community yard sales, food, parade, power wheel races, games,

cornhole games, bicycle rodeo, dunk tank, tractor pull, vendors, re-enactors, display by John Deere and more. Info: Esther, (765) 886-5658.

The Groove Doctors concert, 8-10 p.m. Aug. 5, Roosevelt Hill inGlen Miller Park, 2200 E. Main St., Richmond. Free. (765) 983-

7426 or www.facebook.com/richmondparks.

SOS Benefit Concert, Aug. 6, Civic Hall, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway.Tickets: $10 each. Featuring Charlie Estes & Friends and Branson

entertainers. Info: (765) 962-1010.

Thunder of Love, Aug. 5-7, Dutch Country Flea Market, Indiana 38,Greens Fork, Ind. Sponsored byWhitewater Valley Motorcycle Club.

Benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. (765) 886-6000.

Duke Tumatoe &The Power Trio concert, 8 p.m.-10 p.m., Aug. 12,Roosevelt Hill in Glen Miller Park, 2200 E. Main St., Richmond.

Free. (765) 983-7426 or www.facebook.com/richmondparks.

Milton Community Days, Aug. 13-14, Indiana 1 South, Milton,Ind. Townwide garage sales, tractor show, talent contest, public

consignment auction, mini garden tractor pull, live music, Sundaymorning worship service, just for kids area, dunk tank, corn hole toss forfun, food booths, 5K walk and run, talent contest, booth rental available.Information: www.freewebs.com/miltonday.

Toddler Time: Compost Stew, Aug. 17, Cope EnvironmentalCenter, 4910 Shoemaker Road, Centerville. This popular early

childhood program features a book, a short hike and a craft. The focusof this week’s program is the book “Compost Stew”by Mary McKennaSiddals. Cost: $3 per child. Info: (765) 855-3188.


Old Fashioned Downtown Saturday Night and Car Show, 4 p.m.-9p.m. Aug. 27, downtown Eaton, Ohio. Information: Barb Collins,

(937) 456-4679 or Ted Landis, (937) 456-1933

Sunsplash 2011, 5 p.m. Aug. 27, Darrell Beane Stadium, 801 NationalRoadW., Richmond. Earlham celebrates the beginning of a new

academic year with an outdoor festival, which includes a picnic/barbeque,various vendors and live music on an outdoor concert stage. Ticketsrequired: $15/adult, $10/senior and students. One free ticket withEarlham ID. Food and drinks available for an additional cost.

CEC End-of-Summer-Soiree, 6 p.m. Aug. 27, Cope EnvironmentalCenter, 4910 Shoemaker Road, Centerville. Enjoy the beauty of

summer on the grounds of CEC. This black-tie optional event combinesmusic, decadent food and the backdrop of the Jim Cope Conifer Trail.

VietnamVeterans TravelingWall, 24 hours a day, Aug. 25-28,VeteransMemorial Park,Whitewater Gorge, Richmond. (765) 962-6832.

September-early Oct. events

UKCAutumnOaks CoonDog Show, Sept. 1-4,Wayne CountyFairgrounds, 861 N. Salisbury Road, Richmond. (269) 350-2650

Preble County Chamber Golf Tournament, Sept. 1, HuestonWoodsGolf Course, 6962 Brown Road, Oxford, Ohio. (937) 456-4949

AnnualTheme Show, Sept. 6-30, Preble County Fine Arts Center,601 Hillcrest Drive, Eaton, Ohio. Information: (937) 456-3999 or

www.takepartinart.net

HowWe Decide:The New Science of Decision Making, 1 p.m.,Aug. 23, Goddard Auditorium, Carpenter Hall, 801 National Road

West, Richmond. Hailed as “an important new thinker” byThe LosAngeles Times, Jonah Lehrer is author of “Proust Was a Neuroscientist.”Captivating, accessible, and never dull, he talks about how we makedecisions and how we can make better decisions. Lehrer graduated fromColumbia University and studied at Oxford University as a RhodesScholar. He is a contributing editor at Wired, Scientific American Mindand NPR’s Radio Lab. He has also written for The New Yorker, SEED,andTheWashington Post. Info: (765) 983-1294.

An Evening with Dr. Maya Angelou, 7:30 p.m., Aug. 24, ShuckmanCourt, Earlham Athletics andWellness Center, Earlham College,

Richmond. Dr. Maya Angelou is a remarkable Renaissance woman whois hailed as one of the great voices of contemporary literature. As a poet,educator, historian, best-selling author, actress, playwright, civil-rightsactivist, producer and director, she continues to travel the world, spreadingher legendary wisdom.Within the rhythm of her poetry and elegance ofher prose lies Angelou’s unique power to help readers of every orientationspan the lines of race. Angelou continue to captivate audiences throughthe vigor and sheer beauty of her words and lyrics. Info: (765) 983-1294.

Archway Days, Aug. 26-28, Centerville, Ind. Info: (765) 855-5333.

Cook & Belle concert, 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 26, Roosevelt Hill inGlen Miller Park, 2200 E. Main St., Richmond. Info: (765) 983-

7426 or www.facebook.com/richmondparks.

Night Hike, 8:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 26, Hayes Regional Arboretum,801 Elks Road, Richmond. No flashlights necessary. Cost: $3 per

person. Free for CEC or Arboretum members. Info: (765) 855-3188.


Preble County Pork Festival, Sept. 17-18, Preble CountyFairgrounds, 722 S.Franklin St., Eaton. Features arts and crafts,

commercial exhibits, barbecued pork chops, sausage and pancakes,country store, parade, entertainment and more. Info: (937) 456-7273 orwww.porkfestival.org

Levi Coffin Days, Sept. 17-18, Fountain City, Ind. (765) 847-2691.

Family Fun Fest, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 17, South Tenth Street Park,Richmond.

Richmond Symphony Orchestra Opening Night Pre-ConcertCelebration: 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 17, Starr-Gennett Logo Building,

201 S. First St., Richmond. Meet with musicians, savor a glass ofwine and listen to a sampling of orchestral music. More details to beannounced later.

Richmond Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17, Civic Hall,380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Featuring “Jupiter” by

Holst, Beethoven’s “Pastoral Symphony,” Barber’s “Adagio for Strings”along with music by Saint-Saens, Philip Glass and Jennifer Higdon.Season tickets: Adults and seniors; box seats, $85; college students, $50;students through grade 12 attend free. Individual tickets: $15-$20. Info:(765)966-5181 or www.richmondsymphony.org

RHSClass of 1959 70th Birthday Party, 5 p.m., Sept. 17, Chuck’sSports Bar, 1500 N. E. St., Richmond. Informal gathering to celebrate

70th birthdays. Info: Fran Chagares Tomassetti 765-962-4829.

Heritage Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 11,Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N. A St., Richmond. For

the whole family. Information: waynecountyhistoricalmuseum.com/

Canal Days, Sept. 10, downtown Cambridge City, Ind.(765) 478-9070.

GennettWalk of FameMusic Festival Celebrates “Mo Blues”, 11a.m.-10 p.m., Sept. 10, Whitewater Gorge Park, 201 S. First St.,

Richmond. See more information on Pages 4 and 15.

Battle of the Blues Contest, 2 p.m. Sept. 10, Gennett Walk of Fame,201 S. First St., Richmond. Enter your band by sending an email

with a link to your band’s demo to Terri Hardy, [email protected] call (765) 962-2860.

“Kimberly Akimbo,” 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16-17, Richmond CivicTheatre, 1003 E. Main St., Richmond. A Studio 10 production.

Homecoming and FamilyWeekend Celebration Fine Arts Concert,8 p.m., Sept. 16, Goddard Auditorium, Carpenter Hall, 801

National RoadW., Richmond. In celebration of Earlham’s Homecomingand Family Weekend the Earlham Choirs and Symphony Orchestrapresent an early preview concert of pieces which will be included inthe end each of their semester’s end choral and instrumental concerts.Included in today’s concert are known works such as Dvorak’s CelloConcerto as well as some surprise guest performers.


Oktoberfest, Sept. 24, Historic Depot District, Fort Wayne Avenue,Richmond. Beer gardens, live music, polka band in the 4th Floor

Blues Club parking lot, vendors, family fun. Booth info: (765) 966-3614.

“Suginami”, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 26 to Oct. 28, Earlham College’sLeeds Gallery, 801 National RoadW., Richmond. Featuring art by

James Luckett.

Dinner theater, Sept. 30 and Oct. 2, 4th Floor Blues Club, 923 N.E. St., Richmond. Presented by Richmond Family YMCA and

Richmond Civic Theatre. The Oct. 2 show will be a matinee for children.Tickets: (765) 966-5654.

Fourth Street Arts and Crafts Fair,Oct. 1-2, South Fourth Street nearWayne County Courthouse, Richmond. (765) 962-1010.

Tales from the Departed, 1-5 p.m. Oct. 1, walking tour of EarlhamCemetery organized byWayne County Historical Museum.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy concert, 8 p.m. Oct. 8, Civic HallPerforming Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond.

Adults, $28; students, $20. Season tickets: Adults, $130; seniors,$125; students and active military, $85. The seven-man group forged amassively successful fusion of classic American sounds from jazz, swing,Dixieland, and big-band music, building their own songbook of originaldance tunes. Additional shows: The Cast of Beatlemania, TheTexasTenors, Rhythm of the Dance and “Surprise Reprise,” featuring an actthat has sold out at Civic Hall before. Info: (765) 973-3350 or www.civichall.com.

GAMEONGAME ON


Starr-Gennett Kids Day is July 15 in theWhitewater Gorge Park.During the event, there will be music and arts experiences for youth atthe Starr-Gennett Pavilion, including an interactive concert. Kids alsowill have a chance to prepare for their own performance and contestsduring the September festival. Kids Day also will serve as a kick-off to thenew Starr-Gennett curriculum that fulfills Indiana state history standardsfor first and second grades.

A concert, “TheMusic and Spirit of Louis Armstrong,” will be July23 at MurrayTheatre, also known as Richmond Civic Theatre at 1003E. Main St. in Richmond. The event will feature Byron Stripling and hisJazz All Stars.

The concert celebrates Armstrong’s 1941 performance at the MurrayTheatre in Richmond. Armstrong first recorded at Gennett in 1923 as amember of the King Oliver Creole Jazz Band in 1923.

Stripling’s July 23 performance will return Armstrong’s spirit to thetheater. Stripling had the lead role in the Broadway musical “Satchmo.”Since 1991, he has been the artistic director and conductor of the nation-ally acclaimed Columbus Jazz Orchestra.

In addition to all its public events, the Starr-Gennett Foundationworks with Richmond’s Morrisson-Reeves Library to preserve paperevidence and history and works with Indiana University to collect andpreserve original Starr and Gennett recordings, and make enhancedcopies accessible to the public. Starr-Gennett also cooperates with theWayne County Historical Museum, which maintains an exhibit of Starrand Gennett items, and with the Richmond Furniture Gallery, whichdisplays smaller artifacts and offers Starr-Gennett keepsake merchandisefor purchase.

continued from Page 4»Sit outside at night or go on a night hike — there are monthly night hikesscheduled at Cope Environmental Center and Hayes Arboretum. Listen for thebugs, make sparks by chomping onWint-o-green Lifesavers, look for lightningbugs or just sit and stargaze. Make up your own constellations or check outearthsky.com to learn what will be in your part of the sky any time of year.»Volunteer at your local community garden, nature center, the Rose Gardenin Richmond or help other local non-profits and organizations to beautify theiroutdoor setting.»Visit your local natural area or nature center. Cope Environmental Center is justone of many places you can get out and enjoy nicely maintained and easyto walk trails. The Center’s trails are open seven days a week from dawn to dusk.»Enjoy the sunset. Sit outside, kick back with an ice-cold beverage and enjoy thebeauty of our Indiana sunsets. For those early risers, experiencing the sunrise canbe an inspirational way to start the day.»Feed the birds. Get out and fill your feeders and wait quietly to watch theshow begin.»Pick any one small thing to get yourself outside on a regular basis. Make ityour goal to spend time outside every single day. Life is short— experience thebest parts of it outside! Make the experience even more worthwhile by sharing youroutdoor time with a child! Children are losing their curiosity of the natural world.Many studies indicate that those children who grow up to develop a love for theoutdoors and an environmental stewardship ethic did so due to the regular exposureto outdoor activities with special adults in their lives. You can begin to establish thatlove and leave a legacy for future generations today with a child in your life.

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