Kids and teens
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: 1’s and 2’s Storytime, 10 a.m. June 13, 19, 20; Just for Babies Storytime, 11 a.m. June 13, 20; Hogwarts Prep School Grades 4-6, 1 p.m. June 13; Poolside Storytime at Ceraland Park, 2 p.m. June 13, 20, 27; One-shot RPG for Teens: Star Wars, 4 p.m., June 13; DIY for Teens: Put an Alien on it! 4 p.m. June 14; Tween Advisory Board Grades 4-6 p.m. June 14; Teen Service Hour Day: Ages 12 and older, 10 a.m. June 15; Scratch Jr. Code Camp Grades K-2, 10 a.m. June 17; Reading Time with Lottie Ages 5-12, 11 a.m. June 17, 20, 27; Sans Souci Storytime, 4 p.m. June 17, 18 at Sans Souci; Teen Snack and Chat: Book Edition, 4 p.m. June 17; Milk & Cookies Jr. Storytime Ages 1-2, 6 p.m. June 17; Teen Gaming, 6 p.m. June 17; Milk & Cookies Storytime Ages 3-8, 7 p.m. June 17; 3’s to 5’s Storytime, 10 a.m. June 18; Rockin’ Storytime with Mr. Dave on the Hope Town Square, 10 a.m. June 18, 25; Artistic Tuesday Ages 7-12, 12:15 p.m. June 18; Teen DIY at Hope Branch: Put an Alien on it! 4 p.m. June 18; CoderDojo Grades 2-12, 4:30 p.m. June 18; Coder Dojo (Raspberry Pi) Grades 7-12, 4:30 p.m. June 18; CoderDojo BYOD Grades 2-12, 4 p.m. June 18; Star Stories — Grades K-6, 1 p.m. June 19, 26; Teen Star Trek Marathon and Tribbles DIY, 2 p.m. June 19; Hogwarts for Muggles for Teens: Wand Workshop, 4 p.m. June 19; Oliver the Trick Dog at Hope Branch, 5 p.m. June 19; Golden Record Grades 4-6, 1 p.m. June 20, 21; Music & Movement, Grades pre-k-2, 4 p.m. June 20; Teen Dungeons and Dragons, 5 p.m. June 20, 27; Teen STEAM: Droid Inventor Kit, 4 p.m. June 21; American Girl Club Ages 6-12, 3 p.m. June 22; Preschool STEAM Ages 3-5, 10:20 a.m. June 24; Ice Cream Celebration Grades 3-6, 3 p.m. June 24; TAB: Teen Advisory Board, 4 p.m. June 24; Chaotic Tuesday at the Commons, 5 p.m. at The Commons; Oliver the Trick Dog, 10 a.m. June 26; Teen Cafe: Pride Zines, 4 p.m. June 26; Build a Better Reader Ages 4-7, 5:30 p.m. June 27. Register for events at mybcpl.org under “events.” Information: 812-379-1255.
LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY, 4:15 p.m. Saturdays, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Cost is $5 for ages 4-12. Free equipment is available to use. This is a drop-in event so no need to register. Make sure to get here at least 30 minutes early if you need equipment. For information, contact Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena at 812-376-2686.
‘THE INCREDIBLE RACE’ VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, 7 to 8:30 p.m. June 13, Garden City Church of Christ, 3245 Jonesville Road, Columbus. This year, kids will go on an adventure called “The Incredible Race.” Go to gardencitychurch.com for more information and to sign up. Dinner is included for all participants.
CAMP INVENTION, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 17 to 21, St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 1306 27th St., Columbus. Camp Invention is a national STEM-based Summer Camp hosted locally at St. Bartholomew Catholic School for students entering first through sixth grades. Cost: $230 (before discount). Register online at invent.org/camp. Information: Shannon Royer ([email protected]) or 812-379-9353 extension 306.
VARIETY CAMP, 1-3:30 p.m. June 19 to 21, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Kids can try all the community center and ice arena offer. Camp for kids ages 5 and up. Kids can try basic skating, figure skating, hockey and speed skating. In addition, we’ll have crafts, games and snacks. Cost is $40 per child. Register online at columbusparksandrec.com, in person, or call 812-376-2686.
JIM GILL’S NATIONWIDE CAMPAIGN FOR PLAY FOR ALL AGES,’ 1 p.m. June 25, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. Gill, an award-winning musician and author, offers an opportunity for family play. He strums energetic rhythms on his banjo while everyone claps, sings, dances and even sneezes along to the silly and inspiring musical games that he creates. Be sure and bring a blanket, for floor sitting and join in the fun! Sponsored by Johnson-Witkemper Inc., the Friends of the Bartholomew County Public Library and The Commons.
Music, live performances
JCB NEIGHBORFEST, 6-8 p.m. July 11 downtown Columbus, area of Washington and Fourth streets. All ages welcome to listen, dance, have fun. Bigger is Better Band performs. Upcoming dates: Aug. 1, The Jackson Way; Sept. 5, Tic Tac Flow, a quartet. Information: artsincolumbus.org.
DONNER PARK VARIETY SHOWS, 7-9 p.m. July 20, Aug. 10, Sept. 28, Donner Park, Columbus. Free admission.
WILSON CHAPEL MUSIC FEST, 6-9 p.m. June 14, Wilson Chapel, 9435 State Road 7, Elizabethtown. Snacks available, free-will donation, six great acts, come join us and have a good time. Information: 812-372-7811.
CLEAN COMEDY CONTEST, 7-9:30 p.m. June 14, Pixy Theatre, 111 S. Walnut St., Edinburgh. We are having a clean comedy contest with several comedians competing for cash prizes. Cost is $10 per person at the Pixy Theatre in Edinburgh. Cori Brod and Pete Law will be headlining with their hilarious Cori and Pete Improv Show. Doors open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m.
LIVE ON THE PLAZA, 7 to 9 p.m. June 14, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Featuring Hanna Benn and Deantoni Parks with guest vocalist Dylan Hostetter. Rain location is The Commons, 300 Washington St. Free and open to all. Bring your picnics, lawn chairs and the whole family. Benn is a vocalist and composer whose work brings in theatrical elements and collaborators to create new sonic landscapes. Parks is an avant-garde percussionist. Information: artsincolumbus.org.
FLATLAND HARMONY EXPERIMENT, 7:30-9:30 p.m. June 14, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Flatland Harmony Experiment is a three-piece, vocally-driven string band from Indianapolis. The trio trades lead vocal and lead instrumental responsibilities through a large and diverse original musical pallet. Information, tickets: browncountyplay house.org.
THIRD SATURDAY FRIED FISH AND CHICKEN DINNER WITH LIVE MUSIC BY THE BO DECKER BAND, 6-8 p.m. June 15, Willow Leaves Theatre, 326 Jackson St., Hope. Fantastic food and terrific live music every third Saturday of the month 6-8:30 p.m. Tickets available at 812-546-0640. Scheduled: July 20, Tribute to Patsy Cline with Lisa Barrett & Naomi Pyle; Aug 17, Holly Barrett; Sept 21, James Cave; Oct. 19, Kade Puckett.
THE MOON IN JUNE: THE LUNAR WONDERS OF THE NIGHT, ON THE PATIO, 6 p.m. June 20, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Spoken word performer Glory-June Greiff brings poetry to life transforming it into a storytelling experience. The material celebrates the moon and the wonders of nature and summer nights through a wide range of classic and recent verse. Meet at the patio outside the Children’s Room. Rain location: Red Room.
COLUMBUS MOOSE LODGE OUTDOOR CONCERT, 5:30 p.m. June 21, Moose Lodge, 330 Eighth St., Columbus. Opening band, The Dude Daddys, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; 7 Bridges will take the stage at 8 p.m. Pproceeds benefit Foundation for Youth.
GLOBAL BEATLES DAY CONCERT ON THE PLAZA, 6:30 p.m. June 25, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Concert featuring The Tempos from Indianapolis, performing Beatles songs. Bring your own chair. Rain location-Red Room.
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.
Films
‘APOLLO 13,’ 6 p.m. June 13, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Adapted from the book, “Lost Moon,” by astronaut Jim Lovell, the 1995 film is based on the true story of the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission bound for the moon. Directed by Ron Howard. Stars Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Gary Sinise, Bill Paxton. Rated PG.
Talks, lectures, classes
HOOSIER HARVEST HOME FOOD PRESERVATION SERIES, 6-9 p.m. dates through June 27. Food preservers of all skill levels can learn research-based food preservation techniques for freezing foods for high quality and safety. For more information and to register, call 812-379-1665. The cost is $10 per person and covers all food, equipment and materials. Information: facebook.com/ Purdue-Extension-Bartholomew-County. Scheduled: June 13, “Pressure Canning;” June 20, “Pickling & Drying;” June 27, “Jams and Jellies.”
HOLOCAUST TALK WITH CHARLES MOMAN, 6 p.m. June 17, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Retired Seymour teacher Charles Moman returns with an updated version of his talk on the Holocaust. He has traveled with Holocaust survivor Eva Kor several times and has visited Auschwitz and other Nazi camps in Poland. Last fall he traveled with Eva to her home village in Romania, as well as Hungary. A photojournalistic lecture is intended for ages 12 and up, however no graphic images are used.
FORAGING, 6 p.m. June 24, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Clyde Myers (theweedeater.net) covers the basics of foraging, plant identification, the benefits of eating wild food and more. He will show visitors what plants you can gather for food, medicine and other purposes. He will show you the key identifying characteristics of plants and plant families so that you can easily distinguish them from potentially dangerous look-a-likes. Dress for the weather and remember proper footwear. Register at mybcpl.org under “events.”
VET-TO-VET DISCUSSION, 5:10 p.m., Mondays, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. Hour-long, facilitator-led group discussion with others who have served in the military. Attendees able to share problems with fellow veterans who may also be having a similar experience.
Sports, exercise, wellness
GIRLFRIEND RIDE, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 15, Simmons Winery, 8111 E. County Road 450N, Columbus. The 11th annual Girlfriend Ride bicycle tour is for ladies only. Women of all cycling skill levels are invited. Registration, info: girlfriendride.org. The Girlfriend Ride is a women-led effort to provide local organizations and non-profits — such as the 2019 recipients, Columbus Bicycle Co-Op, Friends of Columbus Animal Care Services and Columbus Animal Care Services (CACS) — with the resources they need to serve the community.
COLUMBUS PLAZA YOGA — A COMMUNITY YOGA EVENT, 5-8 p.m. June 20, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Grab your friends, family and a yoga mat and join a free community yoga event. Instructors from the Columbus yoga community bring this special summer event. Kids yoga 5:30-6 p.m., community class 6:30-7:30 p.m.
COLUMBUS INDIANA ULTIMATE FRISBEE, 5:45 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Mill Race Park, 50 Carl Miske Drive, Columbus. Play starts at about 6 p.m. and continues until dusk at Mill Race Park — at Festival Field (to the left when viewed from the hill). Cleats are helpful, but are not required. Bring a white shirt, a colored shirt and water. Gray shirts are not recommended.
SECRETS TO MEDITATION, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, North Christian Church, 850 Tipton Lane, Columbus. Learn the “Bellows Breath” to boost your energy, calm your mind and reduce stress. Experience a unique guided meditation. Get an introduction to the Art of Living Happiness Program, a flagship course that dives deep into the power of breath and stress management techniques. Information and RSVP: [email protected].
YOGA BASICS AT NOON, noon to 1 p.m. third Wednesday of every month, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Explore the practice of yoga, its philosophy and benefits with yoga teacher Jenn Willhite, who will cover foundational poses, linking movement with breath, breathwork and keys to establishing a dedicated yoga practice during one-hour sessions held on the third Wednesday of each month. Bring your own mat.
YOGA OF 12-STEP RECOVERY, classes at Recovery Engagement Center, 1951 McKinley Ave., Columbus. Donation-based class. Information: 812-447-2585.
SWIMMING FOR EXERCISE, 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day, Foundation for Youth, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus. Lap swimming, water aerobics, public swim available seven days a week. Information: foundationforyouth.com.
Seasonal
HOPE SUMMER CRUISE-INS, July 5, Aug. 2, Sept. 6. Car enthusiasts can park cars off the east side of the town square. All models and years welcome. Bands perform 6-8 p.m. Events and attractions throughout the summer include a baby contest, baking contest, coloring contest, cornhole tournament, ice cream floats, food, craft and produce vendors, and more. Info: 812-546-0423.
JUNETEENTH: A COMMUNITY CELEBRATION, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., June 15, Fourth and Washington streets, annual celebration have caricaturists, hemp tattoos, a health fair, food and much more. Family friendly; all are welcome.
COLUMBUS YOUNG PROFESSIONALS — AMAZING RACE, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 22, Cummins COB Parking Lot, Fifth and Brown streets, Columbus. In an effort to bring together local interns and young professionals, the contest showcases Columbus’ historic landmarks, iconic parks, famous structures and public art, and local organizations in a race in Downtown Columbus. Complete information: columbusyp.org/cyp-amazing-race/.
OLD FASHIONED INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION, 5-10:30 p.m. June 28, Hope Town Square, State Road 9, Hope. Activities begin with a decorated bike/trike/stroller parade for kids and ending after dark with fireworks. During the evening there will be free old-fashioned crafts, games and contests for kids that will include such things as watermelon seed spitting. There will also be a cake walk, a fish fry, an apple pie baking contest, fruit crisps, homemade ice cream and a few other food booths. The Banister Family Band will provide entertainment. Bring your own lawn chairs for seating for the music and the fireworks. Information: 812-546-8020 or 812-371-7969.
COLUMBUS FARMERS MARKET, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, Cummins parking lot between Lindsey and Brown streets. Join us for fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, baked goods, ready to eat foods, arts and crafts, and live music. Bike Valet provided by the Bike Co-op. SNAP Double Bucks program and Farmers Market Nutrition Program (senior and WIC vouchers) accepted.
COLUMBUS CITY SUMMER FARMERS MARKET, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 21, FairOaks Mall parking lot on 25th Street. Fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, honey, sauces, plants, baked goods, local art, and pulled pork sandwiches. Plenty of parking. Bikes, wheelchairs, and walkers have easy access to the market.
Miscellaneous
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Game-Day Thursday, 12:15 p.m. June 13, 20; American Sign Language Meet-up, 10 a.m. June 13, 27; Bartholomew County Writers Group, 6 p.m. June 13; Painting with Marilyn, 10 a.m. June 15; Original Artistry Saturday on the Plaza, 3 p.m. June 15; Columbus Viewfinders Photography Club, 6:30 p.m. June 17; Baby Boot Camp, 6 p.m. June 18; Maker Wednesday, 12:15 p.m. June 19; Hope Book Discussion: “Ordinary Grace,” by William Keng Krueger, 1 p.m. June 20; Anderson Community Center Digital Drop-in, 6 p.m. June 20, at America and Roby Anderson Community Center; Basket Weaving, 10 a.m. June 22; Remix: Put an Alien on It, 3 p.m. June 22; Adults Reading YA Book Club, 6 p.m. June 24; Make a Pennant or Bag, 6 p.m. June 24; Maker Wednesday, 12:15 p.m. June 26; Mind and Meditation, 6:30 p.m. June 26; Game Day Thursday, 12:15 p.m. June 27. Register for events at mybcpl.org under “events.” Information: 812-379-1255.
BINGO, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. Open to the public.
ELKS LODGE BINGO, 6:30 p.m. Fridays, 12:30 p.m. Sundays, Elks 521 Lodge Bingo Hall, 4664 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus. Information: 812-379-4386.
COLUMBUS AREA RAILROAD CLUB OPEN HOUSE, with four operating layouts, noon to 4 p.m. third Saturday of each month (June 15) except in September at the Johnson County Park headquarters building at Camp Atterbury. Information: Greg Harter, 812-350-8636; columbusarea rail roadclub.com; or info@columbus arearailroadclub.com.
Galleries, museums & exhibits
SPRING 2019 EXHIBITION AT 411 GALLERY: ‘NEW STORIES OF THE AMERICAN NEGRO’ AND ‘SOFT POWER,’ noon to 4 p.m. Thursday to Saturday through spring, 411 Gallery, 411 Sixth St., Columbus. Reception, 5 to 7 p.m. June 13. Exhibition features work by Chicago-based artist Delano Dunn, “New Stories of the American Negro” and group show “Soft Power” curated by Paula Katz, including work by Indianapolis-based artists, Erin K Drew, Samuel Levi Jones, Gary Schmitt, Meredith Setser and Jamie Lynn Williams. This exhibition is made possible by a grant from the African American Fund of Bartholomew County with additional support from Tom and Mary Harmon. Gallery Hours: noon to 4 p.m. Thursday–Saturday. Information: artsincolumbus.org/411.
JERRY CLIFTON: INTARSIA WOOD ART EXHIBIT, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 21-July 23, B3 Gallery, 61 W. Main St., upstairs, Nashville. Artist’s reception will be held 4-7 p.m. June 28 at the gallery. Intarsia is a technique that uses varied shapes, sizes and species of wood to create a mosaic-like picture. Clifton relies on the natural variation of wood to create his pieces without stains. Finished works can include hundreds of pieces of wood and take 60 or more hours to complete.
PAINTINGS BY BILL BICKERS, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 21-July 23, B3 Gallery, 61 W. Main St., upstairs, Nashville. Special showing of paintings by Brownstown resident Bill Bickers. Artist’s reception will be 4-7 p.m. June 28 at the gallery. Bickers was raised in Columbus, and grew up with an appreciation of the design, color and texture of the local architecture. His abstract impressionist paintings are inspired by southern Indiana landscapes and the shapes and shades of everyday life. He paints in acrylics, frequently using a palette knife.
(IN)PLACE ARTIST RECEPTION AT 411, 5-7 p.m. June 27, 411 Sixth St., Columbus. Exhibit featuring local artists Rachel Kavathe, Christine Sullivan and Michele Pollock. (IN)place is a poetic exploration of the natural environment by three local visual artists, each with her own approach to material and subject matter. The work and ideas on view are united by the language of observation and an interest in the shared experiences with nature that connect us all. Learn more at artsincolumbus.org/411.
SHANNON MALANOSKI PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT, regular hours through spring, Hotel Indigo, 400 Brown St., Columbus. Free exhibit featuring works of Shannon Malanoski.
GALLERY 506, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, inside Columbus Visitors Center, 506 Fifth St.
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 SUNDAY SOCIALS, 2 p.m. first Sunday of each month. All are welcome to have coffee and join in discussions about various topics from the 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: 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 browncountyartguild.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: browncountyartgallery.org or 812-988-4609.
JENNINGS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM, 335 Brown St., Vernon. Information: 812-346-8989 and jenningscounty.org.
Fundraisers, nonprofits
PUREBRED RESCUE DOG ADOPTION EVENT, 7 p.m. June 19, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. The Kennel Club of Columbus Indiana invites you to this event featuring up to 10 purebred rescue dog organizations with dogs up for adoption. Applications will be taken for some breeds; some dogs may be able to go home with you that evening. Adoption fees vary with each rescue organization. Make a “furever” friend. A limited number of dogs will be offered for adoption.
BOOK SALE, open during regular library hours, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Visit the Friends of the Library ongoing book sales at the Main and Hope Branch Library. Great bargains for all ages. Proceeds to the Friends who in turn support library events, programs and art and craft supplies.
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 each 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.
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.
