Kids and teens
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: 1’s and 2’s Storytime, 10 a.m. Nov. 29, Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13; Just for Babies Storytime 0-13 months 11 a.m. Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13; Crazy 8’s Club Grades 3-5, 4 p.m. Nov. 29; Teen Dungeons and Dragons, 5 p.m. Nov. 29, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 6; Spanish Storytime Ages 0-5, 10:30 a.m. Nov. 30; Random Friday for Teens: Caramel Apple Fondue, 3 p.m. Nov. 30; Curious George Storytime Ages 3-6, 4 p.m. Nov. 30; Crazy 8’s Grades K-2, 4:45 p.m. Nov. 30; Preschool STEAM Ages 3-5, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 3; Milk & Cookies Junior Storytime Ages 1-2, 6 p.m. Dec. 3; 3’s to 5’s Storytime, 10 a.m. Dec. 4, 11 a.m. Dec. 5, 10 a.m. Dec. 11, 12; DIY for Teens: Decorating Cookies and Ornaments, 3 p.m. Dec. 4, 11; Milk & Cookies Storytime Ages 3-8, 7 p.m. Dec. 10; Teen STEAM at Hope: Snowstorm Terrariums, 3 p.m. Dec. 11; Christmas Cookie Decorating, 2 p.m. Dec. 3; Teen Games at Hope, 3:30 p.m. Dec. 3; Word Nerds Grades 4-6, 4 p.m. Dec. 3; Teen DIY at Hope: Decorating Cookies and Ornaments, 3 p.m. Dec. 4; CoderDojo BYOD Grades 2-12, 4:30 p.m., Dec. 4; CoderDojo Python on Raspberry Pi Grades 7-12, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 4; CoderDojo Grades 2-8, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 4; Snowflake Celebration for All Ages 3:30 p.m. Dec. 6; Christmas Time Music and Singalong, 6 p.m. Dec. 6; Lego Club Ages 6-12, 3:30 p.m. Dec. 7; Random Friday: Teen Storytime with Dakota, 3:45 p.m. Dec. 7; Teen STEAM 3D Print Club, 4 p.m. Dec. 7; Teen Service Day, 10 a.m. Dec. 8; Teen Book Club: Wintry Fiction, 4 p.m. Dec. 10; Teen Gaming, 6 p.m. Dec. 10. Register for events at mybcpl.org under “events.” Information: 812-379-1255.
COSMIC SKATE, 7 p.m., Nov. 30, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Public skate with special lighting; not recommended for those prone to seizures. Cost, $4 kids, $4.50 adults, $2 for skate and scooter rental. Ages 4 and under free.
BREAKFAST WITH THE ANGELS, 9:30-11 a.m., Dec. 1, First Baptist Church, 3300 Fairlawn Drive, Columbus. Free breakfast, crafts, interactive Christmas Story, candy cane hunt. For children of all ages.
HOOSIER PRO WRESTLING DISCRETION CHEER FUND TOY DRIVE 2, 7:45 p.m. Dec. 1, Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, 750 W. County Road 200S, Columbus. HPW Wrestling presents seven big matches with four title matches with all-time favorite HPW wrestling stars. Bring a new toy for Cheer Fund. Concessions, wrestling merchandise, T-shirts and hoodies for sale.
MOM AND ME FOR TEA, 1 p.m. Dec. 2, Donner Center, 739 22nd St., Columbus. Mothers with daughters ages 3-8 are invited to register for this holiday party. Tea, punch, sweets, treats and more included. Girls should wear their holiday best for the fashion show. Cost is $24 per mother/daughter pair. Each additional person is $12. Pre-registration is required. No registrations taken the day of the event. Registration: 812-376-2680 or columbusparksandrec.com.
FIRST FRIDAYS FOR FAMILIES: HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD, 6 p.m. Dec. 7, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. First Fridays for Families is a family entertainment series that introduces young audiences to a wide variety of performing arts in a fun, informal setting. December is “Holidays Around the World” with Bright Star Theatre. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Free to attend.
SANTA’S WORKSHOP, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 7, Donner Center, 739 22nd St., Columbus. Family Time Entertainment will present “The Holiday Show.” Snacks, crafts, games, prizes and surprises after the show. Cost $1 per person. Cash only for payment. Children must be accompanied by adult. No pre-registration required. Sponsored by the Columbus Parks & Recreation Dept. Information: 812-376-2680.
SANS SOUCI STORYTIME, 4 p.m. Dec. 10, Sans Souci, 1526 13th St., Columbus. Enjoy stories, puppets, songs, rhymes and more at Sans Souci.
ELSA’S ICE ADVENTURE, 12:30-2 p.m. Dec. 15, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. For children ages 4 to 12. Cost $20 per child. Ice sugar cookies and then skate on the small ice with Elsa. To register, go to columbusparksandrec.com or call 812-376-2686.
TEEN YULE BALL, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 20, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. All teen witches and wizards invited to join in at the Great Hall for an evening of wintry whimsy inspired by the world of Harry Potter. Crafts, snacks, dancing, and magical games await. Formal wizarding attire encouraged but all levels of dress welcome. Asset: social competencies.
WHOVILLE SKATE, 1 p.m. Dec. 21, 22, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Skate with The Grinch and have a magical time in Whoville. Regular Public Session rates apply.
YULE BALL AGES 5-12, 3:30 p.m. Dec. 21, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. All young witches and wizards invited to the Great Hall for an afternoon of wintry whimsy inspired by the world of Harry Potter. Crafts, snacks and magical games await. Formal wizarding attire is encouraged, but all levels of dress are welcome.
PRINCESS TEA, 11:30 a.m. Dec. 27, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Dress as your favorite Disney princess, have tea and cookies, make your own crown and skate with a Hamilton Center Princess. This event is for princesses ages 4-12. Cost is $15 per princess. To register, call Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena or go online to columbusparksandrec.com.
Music, live performances
‘THE LASTING IMPRESSIONS’ CHRISTMAS DINNER AND SHOW, 6 p.m. Dec. 7 to 8, 1 p.m. Dec. 9, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. Buffet dinner from Sadie’s Catering. Tickets are $20 each, and available at Mill Race Center at 812-376-9241 or from Lasting Impressions cast members at 812-376-6612.
RING, RING JINGLING, 6 p.m. Dec. 10, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Join for a family evening and sing along to classic Christmas music with Larry Boggs, Doris Ross and Sean Baker. Boggs is well known at The Mill Race Center as a lead singer in the Reunion Band. Baker is known in central Indiana as an accompanist/arranger/performer. Ross, 91, turned down singing with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra at age 18 to later revive her wonderful musical talent with her daughters, singing on cruise ships and Branson, Missouri.
PHILHARMONIC HOLIDAYS, 3 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, Columbus East High School, 230 S. Marr Road, Columbus. Take a journey through the winter wonderlands and traditional Christmases of bygone days to the present. Special lighting and projections will create an evocative, warm glow with favorites like “Silver Bells,” “O Holy Night,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” music from “The Nutcracker,” and a joyous audience sing-along. Tenor Justin John Moniz, 2018 winner of the American Prize in Vocal Performance, headlines the Philharmonic’s Christmas extravaganza. Tickets $5 to $45: 812-376-2638, thecip.org, or visit 315 Franklin St., Columbus.
SAINT BARTHOLOMEW CONCERT SERIES, St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 1306 27th St., Columbus. Scheduled: Dec. 22, 7:30 p.m., Hot Horns: “Christmas Passion.”
FRIDAYS@ FIRST, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 618 Eighth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Dec. 14, The Burchfield Brothers with vocalist, Mark Murphy.
CHRISTMAS CANTATA, 7 p.m. Dec. 2, Westside Community Church, 124 Tipton Lakes Blvd., Columbus. Westside Community Church will perform their annual Christmas Cantata, entitled, “Hark the Herald Angels Sing,” a lively, narrated, contemporary musical of the Christmas story. Followed by refreshments at the church, 124 Tipton Lakes Blvd, Columbus.
COLUMBUS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2018-19 SEASON, 3:30 p.m., various dates, The Commons, 300 Washington St. unless otherwise listed. Scheduled through 2018: Dec. 2, “A CSO Holiday (free admission). Tickets: $5 to $40; csoindiana.org.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT, 7 p.m. Dec. 16, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 6045 E. State St., Columbus. Christmas Concert featuring Second Presbyterian Church Beecher Singers & Orchestra. Conducted by Dr. Michelle Louer. John Allegar, organist. Pre-concert harp recital by Harpist Wendy Muston at 6:40 p.m. Free. Everyone invited.
WEDNESDAY OPEN MIC, 7 to 10 p.m. Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville. Hosted by local musicians David Sisson and Jason Blankenship in the CornCrib Lounge. Food, drinks. Live music from singers, songwriters and performers.
Seasonal
DANCE INDIANA’S 2018 CHRISTMAS DANCE, 7 p.m. Nov. 30, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. Those who like Big Band, Swing and Latin-inspired music and like to dance, Twilite Nites will be playing favorites at the Dance Indiana’s Christmas Dance. Light refreshments with a cash bar. Tickets $25 and sold at the door. Email [email protected] for more information.
UNIVERSAL HOLIDAY MARKET, 9 a.m. Dec. 1, Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 7850 W. Goeller Road, Columbus. Breakfast sweets, hot soup lunch, shopping — unique handcrafted and gourmet items by local artisans and nonprofit groups and more.
HUMANE SOCIETY BAKE AND GIFT SALE, 10 a.m. Dec. 1, FairOaks Mall, 2380 25th St., Columbus. Baked goodies, pet gift baskets and people gift baskets will be featured along with pet toys and Christmas items. All sales go to help the animals at the shelter.
LAURA’S ROCK THAT WALK, 10 a.m. Dec. 1, Ceraland Park, 3989 S. County Road 525E, Columbus. A $6 fee (nonrefundable) for community-wide event includes park entrance, medal, and after-party. Participants set own goals between 2 and 12 miles, walking only. Arrival by 9:30, bringing own water/snack. To register and pay, contact Laura Andrews at 812-375-4247. (Facebook Event details: “Laura’s Rock That Walk!”
BROWN COUNTY CHRISTMAS LOG HOME TOUR, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 1, Brown County Presbyterian Fellowship, 602 N. State Road 135, Nashville. One-day event. Five log structures decorated for Christmas. Learn the history of a log church built in 1940, a two-story log cabin built in 1937 with logs marked 1808, an artist studio and home build in 1920, a cabin build in 1920 using logs from a home in Kelp Village which was dismantled when the Brown County State Park was created, and a more modern log country home. Tickets $10 when purchased in advance from the Brown County History Center or Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureau. On day of event, tickets $12 and may be purchased at the History Center, Visitors Bureau or Brown County Presbyterian Church.
CHRISTMAS VILLAGE, 2-5 p.m. Dec. 1, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. Afternoon of children’s activities, games, crafts, a model train display presented by the Columbus Area Railroad Club, music and more. The evening will conclude with the Festival of Lights Parade at 6 p.m. in downtown Columbus.
QMIX CHRISTMAS MUSICAL FIREWORKS, 7:15 p.m. Dec. 1, downtown Columbus, area of Washington and Fourth streets, Columbus. Concert and fireworks show in downtown Columbus follows the annual Festival of Lights Parade. Free hot chocolate and cookies provided by Thomasson, Thomasson, Long and Guthrie. Children can pose for free pictures with Santa following the parade and fireworks show, and Easterling Entertainment will also be twisting balloons. The Festival of Lights Parade starts at 6 p.m., and J&M Displays will produce the 28th annual QMIX Christmas Musical Fireworks at approximately 7:15 p.m.
PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA, 6 p.m. Dec. 2, FairOaks Mall, 2380 25th St., Columbus. Free tickets for pet photos with Santa are available at FairOaks Mall Office and the Humane Society, 4415 E. County Road 200S. Photos will cost $10 each. Pets are limited to dogs and cats. For more information call the Humane Society at 372-6063. All photos sale proceeds will support the Humane Society.
CHRISTMAS HOMES TOUR, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 7, Yellow Trail Museum, 644 Main St., Hope. Join the Yellow Trail Museum for an evening of fun, fellowship and good snacks. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at Willow Leaves of Hope and the Yellow Trail Museum beginning . For questions call 812-546-8020 or email [email protected].
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY BAZAAR, 1 p.m. Dec. 9, Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, 750 W. County Road 200S, Columbus. Event will feature one-of-a-kind handmade crafts from around the state and well-known independent sales companies; silent basket auction and hourly drawings; cupcakes, and a $5 chicken noodle meal that includes a drink. Free parking and admission.
CHRISTMAS CABARET AT THE COMMONS WITH NORM LEWIS, 8-10 p.m. Dec. 13, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. Versatile leading man Norm Lewis has lent his baritone to leading roles as varied as Javert in “Les Misérables,” Billy Flynn in “Chicago,” the original King Triton in “The Little Mermaid” and the first African-American behind the mask in “Phantom of the Opera.” Cash bar provided by The Garage Pub. Tickets $50 to $75; available at thecip.org/normlewis, CIP box office at 812-376-2638 or 315 Franklin St., Columbus.
Talks, lectures
VET-TO-VET DISCUSSION, 5:10 p.m., Mondays in November, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. An hour-long, facilitator-led group discussion with others who have served in the military. Attendees will be able to share problems with fellow veterans who may also be having a similar experience.
PURDUE EXTENSION BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY COMMUNITY GATHERING, 4:30 p.m. Nov. 29, Purdue Extension Bartholomew County, 965 Repp Drive, Columbus. Gathering to display the works of the Extension, from agriculture and horticulture, to nutrition and money management, to youth development. Anyone with special needs call prior to meeting at 812-379-1665.
MILLER M. ARCH GUEST LECTURE: NOAH WALKER, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4, 333 Second St., Columbus. Lecture by guest Noah Walker. Lecture will take place in the auditorium. This event is free and open to the public.
SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS: A MODERN BUDDHIST PERSPECTIVE, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 13, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. For many of us, the “most wonderful time of the year” is accompanied by stress and, for many, feelings of loneliness and loss. Tom Mitchell, from Kadampa Meditation Center Bloomington, introduces practical methods, derived from Buddha’s teachings, through which everyone — Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike — can transform whatever arises over the holidays into causes of happiness for oneself and others.
Sports, exercise
LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY, 4:15 p.m. Dec. 8, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Event for kids ages 4-12 interested in hockey. Cost is $5 with free equipment available to use. Make sure to arrive early to gear up. No registration required, just drop in. For any questions, call Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena at 812-376-2686.
Fundraisers, nonprofits
CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR CAMP ATTERBURY USO, through Nov. 30, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Patrons can donate blank Christmas cards which will be taken to the Camp Atterbury USO in early December for soldiers stationed there. Drop your cards at the main library or at the Hope Branch Library.
FREE BOOKS FOR VETERANS, through Nov. 30, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Veterans can select a free book in the ongoing book sale area. Open during library hours.
HEROES’ TREE, through Nov. 30, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Make an ornament in honor of a veteran, place on one of the Heroes Trees at the main entrance and in the Children’s Department.
‘PAWS’ HERE FOR A GREAT CAUSE, through December, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Lottie the Great Dane, a rescue dog, asks people to donate items for local pet rescues. Items needed are: New and gently used blankets, towels and rugs; unopened dog and cat food; dog and cat toys; dog and cat beds; new and gently used dog collars; new and gently used break-away cat collars; dog leashes; dog and cat treats and dog and cat shampoo. Cash donations will be divided between local pet rescues. Drop items at main library or Hope Branch Library.
Miscellaneous
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Weave an Angel, 10 a.m. Dec. 1; Christmas Crafts and More, 6 p.m. Dec. 3; Skill Builders, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 5; Community Town Hall with Mayor Jim Lienhoop and city officials, 6 p.m. Dec. 5; Decorative Painting, 10 a.m. Dec. 8. Register for events at mybcpl.org under “events.”
COLUMBUS AREA RAILROAD CLUB OPEN HOUSE, with four operating layouts, noon to 4 p.m. third Saturday of the month except in September at the Johnson County Park headquarters building at Camp Atterbury. Information: Greg Harter, 812-350-8636; columbusarea railroadclub.com; or info@columbusarea railroadclub.com.
Films, theater
“BELIEVE — THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, 2 p.m. Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, 2 p.m. Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23. Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Now in its 11th year in Nashville, Golden Ticket Productions presents this popular annual holiday variety show. Singing, dancing, laughter, special effect lighting, music. Santa Claus makes an appearance. All ages show. Children 10 and under are free with paid adult.
‘BABES IN TOYLAND,’ 5:30 p.m. Dec. 4, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Ray Bolger, Annette Funicello, Ed Wynn and Tommy Sands star in this 1961 Disney film loosely based on the operetta of the same name by Victor Herbert. Mary Contrary is set to marry Tom Piper when he is kidnapped. All ends well in the end though and Mary and Tom live happily ever after.
CLASSIC MOVIE MATINEE: ‘3 GODFATHERS,’ 1 p.m. Dec. 8, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Set during the Christmas season “3 Godfathers” is about three bandits who risk their lives to save a baby they discover in the Arizona desert. Released in 1948 the film is directed by John Ford and stars John Wayne and Ward Bond.
Galleries, museums & exhibits
GALLERY 506, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, inside Columbus Visitors Center, 506 5th St. Current show: Charley Harper Holidays, through Dec. 31, featuring the work of the iconic mid-century illustrator.
AVENUE OF THE ARCHITECTS, regular library business hours, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. An exhibit of photographs and illustrations about Columbus’ Fifth Street.
WINDOW TO COLUMBUS, Heritage Fund courtyard, 538 Franklin St., Columbus. Small, ongoing exhibit about innovation and design in Columbus.
YELLOW TRAIL MUSEUM DISCUSSION GROUP, 2 p.m. first Sunday of the month. All are welcome to have coffee and join in discussions about various topics from community’s past, including stories about growing up in our community of Hope, Hartsvillle, Clifford or St. Louis Crossing. Free. Questions: 812-371-7969.
YELLOW TRAIL MUSEUM/VISITOR CENTER, west side of Hope Town Square at 644 Main St., Hope. Research center is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays and by appointment. The museum/visitor information center hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays with extended hours during special events. The museum includes thousands of items donated by members of the community to tell the story of Hope’s heritage. Information: 812-546-8020 or 812-371-7969.
IN THE BEGINNING, free art exhibit for Bob Burris’ work, WellConnect, 237 Washington St. in Columbus.
ATTERBURY-BAKALAR AIR MUSEUM, at Columbus Municipal Airport, 4770 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Special tours may be scheduled by calling 812-372-4356. The museum preserves the history of the former Atterbury Army Air Field, later named Bakalar Air Force Base. Visit the museum online at atterburybakalarair museum.org and on Facebook.
IVY TECH GALLERY OF FINE ART & DESIGN, 4475 Central Ave., Columbus. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fridays. Information: 812-374-5139 or [email protected].
TRE BICCHIERI, 425 Washington St., Columbus. Artwork by nine local artists including Gail Plattner, Jeff Jackson, Stephen Whittaker, John Strickland, Susie Gregory, Rebecca Campbell, Cathy Schooler and Robert Baker. All artwork is for sale. Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 5 to 10 p.m. Saturdays.
TRI-STATE ARTISANS, 422 Washington St., Columbus. Handmade retail gallery of more than 60 local artisans. Unique gifts, fine art, art classes for youth and adults, youth art programs, art parties and home parties. Gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. Information: tsartisans.com.
BROWN COUNTY ART GUILD, 48 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Information: 812-988-6185 or browncounty artguild.org.
HOOSIER ARTIST GALLERY, 45 S. Jefferson St., Nashville. Information: 269-375-3234.
B3 GALLERY, 125 S. Van Buren St., Nashville, second floor of the Artist Colony Shops. Information: 812-988-6675.
BROWN COUNTY ART GALLERY, Artist Drive and Main Street, Nashville. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Information: browncounty artgallery.org or 812-988-4609.
JENNINGS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM, 335 Brown St., Vernon. Information: 812-346-8989 and jenningscounty.org.
Ongoing
COLUMBUS CHESS CLUB, 5 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Lewellen Chapel, corner of Middle Road and Grissom Street, Columbus. Most games are 10 minutes in length; equipment is furnished. Open to chess players 18 and older. Information: 812-603-3893.
FABULOUS FIRST FRIDAYS WITH MISS POLLY, 12:15 p.m. the first Friday of the month. Viewpoint Books, 548 Washington St., Columbus. Information: 812-376-0778.
FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus. The Boys & Girls Club is open to children ages 5 to 18. Information: 812-372-7867.
KIDSCOMMONS, 309 Washington St., Columbus. Ongoing activities, all free with museum admission: Little Explorers, 11 a.m. Thursdays and 1:30 p.m. Fridays; Art Time, 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Wacky Science, 3:30 p.m. Thursdays. Information: 812-378-3046.
YOGA OF 12-STEP RECOVERY, noon Mondays, Recovery Engagement Center, 1951 McKinley Ave., Columbus. Donation-based class. Information: 812-447-2585.
ZOO’OPOLIS EXOTIC PETTING WORLD, 12696 W. County Road 50S, Columbus. Visit all habitats and learn about pets, feed and take pictures with more than 100 animals representing more than 40 different species and the reptile kingdom, including foxes, raccoons, timber wolves, prairie dogs, wallabies and more. Reservations required. Choose from two sessions: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or 2:30-5 p.m. Text to make your reservation 812-764-4980. Learn more on Facebook under Zoo’Opolis Exotic Petting World.
