The Richfield Bicentennial Commission has been meeting since April to organize residents and public officials, according to Chairperson Becky Sheryak, of Richfield Township.

Sheryak said between 50 and 70 people from the Richfield communities are involved in some part of the year-long celebration.

“It’s so amazing what we’ve done,” said Sheryak, who has lived in the area since 1986.

Residents and officials from both Richfield Township and Richfield Village are participating.

In addition to being a way to start the bicentennial observation, the party also will raise funds to support some of the events planned for the next several months, Sheryak said.

On display at the event will be a time capsule, a project that is being coordinated by Village Mayor Mike Lyons and Service Director Melanie Tibbs.