Kids and teens
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: 1’s & 2’s Storytime, 10 a.m. July 18, 24, 25; Just for Babies Storytime: 0-13 months, 11 a.m. July 18, 25; Reading Time with Lottie: Ages 5-12, 11 a.m. July 18, 22, 25, 29; Hogwarts Prep School, 1 p.m. July 18; Music and Movement Grades K-2, 4 p.m. July 18; Teen Dungeons and Dragons, 4 p.m. July 18, 25; Teen STEAM: Egg Drop, 4 p.m. July 19; Tween Advisory Board Grades 4-6, 4 p.m. July 19; Teen Service Hour Day Ages 12 and older, 10 a.m. July 20; Magic Show, 1 p.m. July 20; Magic Show at Hope, 4 p.m. July 20; Preschool STEAM Ages 3-5, 10:30 a.m. July 22; TAB: Teen Advisory Board, 4 p.m. July 22; Milk & Cookies Junior Storytime Ages 1-2, 6 p.m. July 22; Milk & Cookies Storytime Ages 3-8, 7 p.m. July 22; 3’s to 5’s Storytime, 10 a.m. July 23, 24; Rockin’ Storytime with Mr. Dave, 10 a.m. July 23, 30; CoderDojo — Grades 2-12, 4:30 p.m. July 23; Monster of the Week, Grades 4-6, 4 p.m., July 24, 31; Star Wars Marathon + Lightsabers for Teens, 2 p.m. July 24; Teen Cafe: Galaxy Jars, 4 p.m. July 24; Build a Better Reader Ages 4-7 5:30 p.m. July 25; Life-Size Games IN SPACE Grades 4-6, 1 p.m. July 26; Life-Size Games for Teens IN SPACE, 2:30 p.m. July 26; Storytime with Llama Llama Ages 3-6, 4 p.m. July 26; American Girl club Age 6-12, 3 p.m.; Doctor Trek Wars Intergalactic Space Dance Party for Teens, 6 p.m. July 29; Teen STEAM at Hope: Egg Drop, 4 p.m. July 30; You’re a Wizard Harry! For Teens, 6 p.m. July 31. 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.
DOCTOR WHO AFTER-HOURS WEEPING ANGEL FREEZE TAG FOR TEENS, 8:30 p.m. July 19, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Get locked into the library at closing and do some wibbly wobbly, timey wimey stuff. Cosplay encouraged but not required. Teens should arrive no later than 8:30 p.m. and be picked up at the Children’s entrance on the Lower Level promptly at 10:30 p.m. Permission slip required, pick up and return at Main Library’s Teen Desk.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL BLOWOUT, 5 p.m. July 19, Benchmark Family Services 1502 Southpark Columbus. Celebrate foster families and learn how to be a part of the mission to provide stable and caring placements for youth in need out-of-home care. Easterling Entertainment will be doing a magic show and Scott Michaels Mobile Entertainment will be the DJ. There will be games, prizes and plenty of food. Community organizations such as The Boys and Girls Club, Parks and Recreation and others will be on hand. All are welcome and invited. Info: 812-799-0871.
THAILAND TREK VBS, 7 p.m. July 20, The Outreach, 101 S. Hinman Ave., Columbus. VBS registration 11 a.m. to noon; VBS from noon to 5 p.m. Family cookout at 5 p.m.
COLIN G. MATTHEWS: THE VIOLIN MAN ON THE PLAZA, 6 p.m. July 26, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Enjoy the sounds of Colin G. Matthews as he plays popular music from the 1940s to the present. This is music not commonly performed on the violin! Rain location: Red Room.
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. Information: 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. Information: 812-376-2686.
BACK TO SCHOOL SKATE, 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 2, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Send the summer off right with an afternoon of free skating. This event is free. Organizers will be collecting school supplies, which will be donated to the Bartholomew County School Supply Assistance Program.
FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH FUN FEST, 10 a.m. Aug. 3, Foundation For Youth, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus. A family style carnival day at FFY. Games, food and fun. Admission is free, but many games will require tickets, which may be purchased for $1 each or 20 for $10. Hope Avenue will be opened for carnival games, food, community booths, cornhole, basketball, firetrucks provided by Columbus Fire Department and more. Go to foundationforyouth.com or call 812-348-4558, extension 207, for more information.
Music, live performances
BANISTER FAMILY BLUEGRASS BAND ON THE PLAZA, 6 p.m. July 19, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Enjoy high energy Bluegrass and classic country music played on the banjo, mandolin, fiddle, guitar and bass. Rain moves the concert indoors.
LEE ROY PARNELL, 7:30 p.m. July 19, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Lee Roy Parnell is a triple-threat Americana/blues-rock artist known for his guitar prowess on slide guitar, smooth soulful voice, and top-shelf songwriting skills. Parnell has earned two Grammy Award nominations for his instrumental tracks, “Cat Walk” (with Flaco Jiménez) and “Mama, Screw Your Wig On Tight” and was nominated for the CMA Vocal Event of the Year on “John the Revelator” (with The Fairfield Four). Information: browncountyplayhouse.org.
ORIGINAL ARTISTRY SATURDAY ON THE PLAZA, 3 p.m. July 20, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. If you have written original music, poetry or songs and enjoy listening to different forms of artistry — this all-age, all-skill level, family friendly event is for you. Contact Louie Green at [email protected] to reserve your time slot. You do not need to perform to attend and listen. Rain location: Red Room.
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.
GERSHWIN & FRIENDS: A BROADWAY SONGBOOK CABARET, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2, 3, 9, 2 p.m. Aug. 4, 11, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Witty and clever walk through the greatest music from Tin Pan Alley to the early days of Broadway features classic songs from George & Ira Gershwin as well as their friends and colleagues including Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, Jerome Kern, Hoagy Carmichael, Rogers & Hart, Kay Swift and more. Doors open a half-hour before showtime; concessions available.
LUNCH & LAUGHTER, noon Aug. 14, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. A lunch production by Reader’s Theater. Lunch by provided with ticket. Cost $5 member/$10 non-members. Register by Aug. 12.
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.
Talks, lectures, classes
CLASSIC SCIENCE FICTION: ‘CONQUEST OF SPACE,’ 6 p.m. July 18, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Film historian and collector Eric Grayson provides background on the 1955 science fiction film “Conquest of Space.” Grayson uses real movie film using a real movie projector.
MRC CONNECT, 10 a.m. July 25, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. At 10 a.m., a guest from Indiana Landmarks will give the talk, “Landmarks of Justice: Preserving Indiana’s County Courthouses.” At 11 a.m., Todd Hostetler, CRH wellness manager, will deliver the talk, “Too old to exercise? Studies say no!”
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
KATIE McBURNETT 5K/10K, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. July 27, Mill Race Park, 50 Carl Miske Drive, Columbus. Fifth annual Katie McBurnett 5K/10K. Register online at katiemcburnett.racewire.com. Race starts at 8 a.m., check-in starts at 7 a.m.
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 columbusparks andrec.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: foundation foryouth.com.
Seasonal
COLUMBUS SALVATION ARMY CAR SHOW, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 20, Sandy Hook United Methodist Church, 1640 Taylor Road, Columbus. Registration begins at 9 a.m., cars will be judged by participants. Registration costs are $15 day of show and $12.50 before. T-shirts, food and door prize will be available for sale.
CAR AND TRUCK SHOW, 7 p.m. July 20, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 3300 N. State Road 3, North Vernon. Fifty trophies awarded. Breakfast of biscuits and gravy; lunch of sandwiches and homemade pies available for purchase. Sign-in 8 a.m. to noon. Entry fee is $15 rain or shine. Information: Dutch, 812-592-4968, or Janet, 812-592-4967.
HENRY MOORE’S BIRTHDAY PARTY, 6 p.m. July 27, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Moore, the sculptor of Large Arch, was born on July 30, 1898. Learn about Henry Moore and Large Arch with a pop-up exhibit with materials from the Columbus Indiana Architectural Archives. Local sculptor Bob Pulley will to lead an all-ages art activity. There will also be music, activities and cake. Bring a picnic and enjoy the day.
SUMMER BLOCK PARTY, 6-9 p.m. July 27, Seventh Street between Lafayette and Franklin streets, Columbus. Sponsored by Community Church of Columbus. Free summer block event that features live music from local bands Bartholomew, Here Together and Jacob Paul and Alyssa. Free burgers and brats, and children’s activities also available. All ages welcome.
HOPE SUMMER CRUISE-INS, 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 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. through 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: Book Discussion at Hope, 1 p.m. July 18; Anderson Community Center Digital Drop-in, 6 p.m. July 18; Painting with Marilyn, 10 a.m. July 20; Remix: Star Wars RPG, 3 p.m. July 20; Adults Reading YA Book Club, 6 p.m. July 22; Castles and Ruins of Europe photo display and talk, 6 p.m. July 22; Great Genealogy Starters, 6 p.m. July 23; Keto/Paleo Made Easy, 6 p.m. July 23; Mind and Meditation, 6:30 p.m. July 24; American Sign Language Meet-up, 10 a.m. July 25; Make and Take Sign Making, 6 p.m. July 29.Register for events at mybcpl.org under “events.” Information: 812-379-1255.
COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1959 60TH REUNION, times vary, all day July 26-27. Locations: Hopkins Farm, July 26; Hilton Garden Inn, July 27.
AMERICAN SEWING GUILD NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 3, Bartholomew County REMC, 1697 W. Deaver Road, Columbus. Group meets monthly on the first Saturday of every month. Each monthly meeting focuses on learning a new sewing or creative skill, or group sewing on our philanthropic sewing projects. Bring your interest in sewing, your latest project to show and tell, and your own beverage and snack. Sewing enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Bring your favorite sewing tool to January’s meeting. Questions: contact Marilyn at [email protected].
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; columbusarearail roadclub.com; or info@columbusare arailroadclub.com.
Galleries, museums & exhibits
GREATEST WAR: WORLD WAR I, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. through July 18, Brown County History Center, 90 E. Gould St., Nashville. The Indiana Historical Society’s traveling display of World War I plus Brown County-related items from WWI will be displayed.
CLEO TURNS 50 EXHIBIT OPENING, noon to 6 p.m., July 27, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. The Cleo Rogers Memorial Library, designed by architect I.M. Pei, opened to the public in 1969 and has served as the main branch of Bartholomew County Public Libraries for 50 years. The “Cleo Turns 50” exhibition will share community memories of this special building and celebrate the many ways it has shaped civic consciousness. Drop by to see the exhibit (before 6) and stick around for the Henry Moore birthday party.
T.C. STEELE STATE HISTORIC SITE, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. Guided building tours are every hour at quarter past the hour from 10:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., 4220 T.C. Steele Road, Nashville. Explore the new Singing Winds Visitor Center, encounter art in the locations where Steele originally painted it, find art activities and games for all ages in the outdoor studio and enjoy guided tours of the Steeles’ home and Large Studio, where you can get up close with original Steele paintings. Plus, wander the beautiful grounds and gardens cultivated by T.C. Steele’s wife Selma during their time in Brown County. Information: 812-988-2785 and indianamuseum.org/t-c-steele-state-historic-site.
JERRY CLIFTON: INTARSIA WOOD ART EXHIBIT, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through July 23, B3 Gallery, 61 W. Main St., upstairs, Nashville. 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.
(IN)PLACE EXHIBITION, noon to 4 p.m. through Aug. 9 Thursday through Saturday, Gallery 411, 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.
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 atterburybakalarairmuseum.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
SING FOR THEIR SUPPER — LOVE CHAPEL BENEFIT, 7 p.m. July 27, First United Methodist Church, 618 Eighth St., Columbus. Featuring musicians from the Columbus community and surrounding area, the theme for this year’s event is “love.” The event is free and open to the public, but donations will be accepted and encouraged to help support the mission of Love Chapel. Some of the performers this year include: Jenny Heichelbech with her two sons, Sam and Eli; Ed Browne; Camilla Gehring; Cindy McMillin; Doug and Dianne Sprunger; Dan and Linda Mustard; Allison Kunkler; Tayler Seymour; and Kevin Butler. Information: 812-372-2851 or [email protected].
ANNUAL ARTS FUNDRAISER: UNCOMMON CAUSE, 7 p.m. Aug. 10, Harrison Lake Country Club, 588 N. Country Club Road, Columbus. An invitation to consider all your senses as you experience our vibrant and creative community. All are welcome you to join in to celebrate the mission to strengthen the community through arts and culture. For tickets and more info: artsincolumbus.org
VET TO VET BREAKFAST, 7-11 a.m., Aug. 11, ETC Building, West O&M Ave., North Vernon. Vet to Vet Breakfast is a monthly fundraiser, one of whose aims is lowering suicide rates in southern Indiana. Vet to Vet is open to all southern Indiana veterans. Meetings take place every Thursday at the North Vernon ETC. The group shares knowledge and offers connections with fellow veterans.
ANNUAL ARTS FUNDRAISER: UNCOMMON CAUSE, 7-11 p.m. Aug. 10, Harrison Lake Country Club, 588 N. Country Club Road, Columbus. This year’s Uncommon Cause theme is “Color Your Senses.” All are welcome to join in to celebrate the mission to strengthen the community through arts and culture. For tickets and more info, visit https://www.artsincolumbus.org/ucc
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, 5718 Indiana Road 46W, Nashville. 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.
