Kids and teens
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: 1’s and 2’s Storytime, 10 a.m. June 20; Just for Babies Storytime, 11 a.m. June 20; Poolside Storytime at Ceraland Park, 2 p.m. June 20, 27; Reading Time with Lottie Ages 5-12, 11 a.m. June 20, 27; Rockin’ Storytime with Mr. Dave on the Hope Town Square, 10 a.m. June 25; Star Stories — Grades K-6, 1 p.m. June 26; 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; Astronaut Training Grades K-6, 12:30-4 p.m. June 28; Crypto club Grades 3- and up, 4 p.m. June 28; Storytime with Pete the Cat Ages 3-6, 4 p.m. June 28; Please Clap! Grades 4-6, 2 p.m. June 29. 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.
FREE TINKERGARTEN BABIES TRIAL, 10 a.m. June 22, 25, 29, Mill Race Park, 50 Carl Miske Drive, Columbus. Families are welcome to drop in any time during the 60-minute trial class window, and stay as long as they like. Tinkergarten Babies classes are designed for children ages 6 to 18 months. Registration and information: tinkergarten.com/classes/.
FREE TINKERGARTEN TRIAL, 11:30 a.m. June 22, 25, 29, Mill Race Park, 50 Carl Miske Drive, Columbus. At Tinkergarten, families meet outdoors to connect and learn through play. In this free trial class, Tinkergarten leader Breanna Fields will facilitate an expert-designed play scenario, allowing children of various ages and needs to explore, problem solve, communicate, collaborate, and create together. Information and registration: tinkergarten.com/classes/.
PEEWEE DROP-IN SKILLS SESSION, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 1, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. For pee-wee level hockey players only. Cost is $10. No need to pre-register, just pay before you play! For more information call us at 812-376-2686.
BANTAM/HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY DROP-IN SKATING SESSIONS, 8:45 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 1, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Cost is $10 and open to Bantam and High School level hockey players only. No need to pre-register, just drop in. For more information call us at 812-376-2686.
VBS: IN THE WILD, 9 a.m. to noon June 24-28, Parkside Baptist Church, 1780 Rocky Ford Road, Columbus. Grades: K-6. To register: parksidebaptist.com, 812-372-5889.
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, 6-8:30 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 shelter house, Columbus. July 20 lineup: Andy Sauer, master of ceremonies; Scottish bagpipe band; Jack Davis, harmonica; Charlie Moore singing Johnny Cash songs; Dale Sechrest, Arnold and Madi Ellison, Malaki Cea performing with vocals, guitars, banjo and piano. Free admission. Rain or shine.
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. Proceeds 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.
ROCKETS AND ROCK N ROLL CONCERT ON THE PLAZA, 6 p.m. June 28, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Return to a time when man’s desire to leave the safety of earth and explore the limits of the universe became a reality. Celebrate the era of the moon race with hits from the ’60s with The Reunion Band.
THE THOMAS BROTHERS, 7:30 p.m. June 28, 29, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Audiences enjoy music of the ’50s, ’60s, the best of Broadway, country, gospel, including favorites by The Righteous Brothers, The Eagles, Bobby Darin, Michael Buble and Elvis to name a few. Tickets, information: browncountyplayhouse.org.
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, theater
‘SKIN DEEP’ DINNER THEATRE PRODUCTION, 6 p.m. June 21-22, 27, 29 and 1 p.m. June 23 and 30 Willow Leaves Theatre, 326 Jackson St., Hope. Warm-hearted comedy about love during middle age. Maureen Mulligan, a large, wise-cracking lonely heart gets set up on a blind date by her attractive married sister, who is hooked on cosmetic surgery. What’s in store for both of them in the romance department? Tickets available at 812-546-0640.
MILL RACE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS: ‘THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER,’ 7 p.m. June 21-22, Central Middle School, 725 Seventh St., Columbus. Directed by Matthew T. Frick. One of the most beloved characters of American fiction, Tom Sawyer’s small-town adventures on the banks of the Mississippi are the magical essence of childhood, a joyous leap into the great river of time and memory.
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 20, “Pickling & Drying;” June 27, “Jams and Jellies.”
AUTHOR ANDREW SHAFFER, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 22, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Visit with Louisville-based author of the "Obama Biden Mystery Series" Andrew Shaffer. "Hope Never Dies," the first book in the series was on the New York Times bestseller list. July 9 is the release date for "Hope Rides Again." Shaffer will share giveaway items and sign books and bookplates. Viewpoint Books will have copies of "Hope Never Dies" for purchase and will take pre-orders for "Hope Rides Again." Andrew visits Viewpoint Books from 1:30 to 2 p.m.
MILITARY MEET-AND-GREET, 2-4 p.m. June 22, VFW, 215 N. National Road, Columbus. Veterans and service members of all ages and ranks will be on hand. Refreshments will be served.
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 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
COLUMBUS PLAZA YOGA — A COMMUNITY YOGA EVENT, 5-8 p.m. June 20, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. 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.
SUMMER LABYRINTH WALK, 9:30-11:30 a.m. June 22, North Christian Church, 850 Tipton Lane, Columbus. All are welcome to quiet the mind and find balance, set your intention, light a candle, and share in this transformational spiritual practice. A Labyrinth is a cross-cultural, non-denominational prayer tool that has been used by people for centuries. There’s no wrong way to walk it. There will be an information table with tips available to participants.
ADULT HOCKEY LEAGUE, 7:15-10 p.m. Mondays, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Adult Hockey League runs through Aug. 12. Cost is $145. This league is for intermediate to advanced skill level players. Register at the front office or online at columbusparksandrec.com.
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.
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.
PETALS AND PAGES: A CELEBRATION OF FLOWERS & LITERATURE, 1-5 p.m. June 29, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Mudlarks and Flower Lane, both affiliated with the Garden Club of Indiana and the National Garden Club, invite you to their show featuring horticulture, floral designs, and educational exhibits. Judging by accredited flower show judges. Gallery talk by the judges at 2:30 pm.
RITE III SERVICE AND GRAND OUTDOORS BBQ POTLUCK PARTY, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., June 30, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2651 California St., Columbus. All are welcome and invited to the church’s Rite III service, a relaxed and contemporary service. This is a kid-friendly event. Visitors can pet puppies and baby bunnies and visit child playrooms. A barbecue potluck featuring music and fellowship will follow. Free with a covered dish item.
KETO POTLUCK PICNIC, 1-4 p.m. June 30, Mill Race Park, 50 Carl Miske Drive, Columbus. First-ever Columbus Keto Potluck Picnic. Bring your favorite keto dish to share and a recipe to swap. Chef Alexa will be grilling complimentary meats. Condiments, plates, utensils, drinks, some side dishes and desserts, and meats will be provided. Bring your blankets, chairs, friends, and family. Door prizes provided by sponsors. Gift bags will be given while supplies last. Get free tickets at eventbrite.com/e/keto-potluck-picnic-tickets-62272274048.
TRADITIONS OF FREEDOM, 5:30 p.m. until after 10 p.m. July 3, Columbus Municipal Airport, 4770 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus. Indiana Blood Center will be host a blood drive 5-9 p.m. EMERGE Wrestling will host Fireworks and Fisticuffs 2 at 6 p.m., including a 30-man Red, White and Bruise Battle Royal. The QMIX Musical Fireworks show with a special throwback soundtrack will be ready to launch at 10 p.m. Bring blankets and chairs.
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 Bicycle 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 20, 27; American Sign Language Meet-up, 10 a.m. June 27; 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. 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 (July 20) 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
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.
SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA CHRISTIAN MEN’S FELLOWSHIP, 6:30-8 p.m. June 25, New Hope Christian Church, 1404 W. County Road 400N, Columbus. The meal starts at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting follows at 7:15. Dinner will be a Mahoney’s fish fry. The Rev. John Sichting, pastor of New Hope Christian Church, will be the speaker. This month’s event is also open to women. Information: 526-2071.
(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.
ACRYLICS WITH ALANA JUDAH, 4-7 p.m. June 28, B3 Gallery, 61 W. Main St., upstairs, Nashville. Alana Judah is an emerging artist from Orleans, Indiana. She paints in acrylics and draws inspiration from the beauty that surrounds her, painting mainly landscapes and animals. She will be painting in the gallery and talking about her work during the Fourth Friday Art Walk, as part of a reception for four of our artists.
POTTERY DEMONSTRATION WITH CARL DEGRAAF, 4-7 p.m., June 28, B3 Gallery, 61 W. Main St., upstairs, Nashville. Indiana Artisan Carl deGraaf will be demonstrating mug and tumbler making and surface decoration during the Brown County Art Walk. He has been making pottery for over 30 years, and uses a variety of techniques to create his work.
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
4-H COUNCIL 14TH ANNUAL DRIVE-THU LUNCH, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 20, St. Peter’s Lutheran School, 719 Fifth St., Columbus. Pork Producers pork burgers, chips, applesauce, a cookie and a drink for $6. You will be able to use cards to pay for pre-orders and walk-up orders.
ALEX’S LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 28, MTC Meridian Title Corporation, 723 Third St., Columbus. Lemonade, hot dogs, chips. All donations raised will go to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer. Donations and information: alexslemonade.org.
MUSIC BENEFIT, 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 29, Hope Town Square, State Road 9, Hope. Benefit for Steve Pumphrey. Music by Ron Bridgewater. Free will donation for pie and ice cream. Pies donated by Ahlemeyer Bakery and ice cream donated by New Bethel. Event hosted by Bear Creek Baptist Church. All donations go directly to medical expenses.
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.
