Kids and teens
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Not-So-Spooky Halloween Storytime Ages 1-2, 10 a.m. Oct. 31; Not-So-Spooky Storytime Ages 0-13 months, 11 a.m. Oct. 31; One-Shot RPG, 3:45 p.m. Oct. 31; Teen Service Hour Day Ages 12+, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Nov. 2; Reading Time with Lottie Ages 5-12, 3:45 p.m. Nov. 4; CoderDojo — all groups, 4 to 5 p.m., Nov. 4; Teen DIY at Hope, 3 p.m. Nov. 5; Work in Progress, 4 p.m. Nov. 5; Skill Builders, 1 p.m. Nov. 6; Manga/Anime Club for Teens, 4 p.m. Nov. 6; Full STEAM Ahead, 4 p.m. Nov. 7; One-Shot RPG for Teens, 4 p.m. Nov. 7; Teen STEAM, 4 p.m. Nov. 8, 13; Ultimate Games Party for Teens, noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 9; UNO Tournament Ages 5-12, noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 9; Teen Snack and Chat: Book Edition, 4 p.m. Nov. 11; Teen Gaming, 6 p.m. Nov. 11; Teen Gaming at Hope, 3 p.m. Nov. 12; Teen How-To, 4 p.m. Nov. 12; French Storytime, 4:30 p.m. Nov. 12; French Storytime Ages 0-10, 5 p.m. Nov. 12; Craft Night: Book Turkeys, 6 p.m. Nov. 12; Music & Movement Ages 3-8 p.m. Nov. 13; STEAM-Powered Podcast Grades 4-6, 5 p.m. Nov. 13; Hogwarts Prep School Grades 4-6, 4 p.m. Nov. 14; Teen Dungeons and Dragons, 4 p.m. Nov. 14. Register: mybcpl.org.
TRUNK OR TREAT, 5-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31, East Columbus United Methodist Church, 2439 Indiana Ave., Columbus. Fun, safe, positive events for kids of all ages.
TRUNK OR TREAT, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31, St. John’s Masonic Lodge/Temple, 4131 Rocky Ford Road, Columbus.
TRUNK OR TREAT, 5-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Columbus Moose Family Center, 330 Eighth Street, Columbus. Bring friends and neighbors for some treats.
TRUNK OR TREAT, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31, First Baptist Church, 3300 Fairlawn Drive, Columbus.
GREET ‘N’ TREET, 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 31, Memorial Baptist Church, 2320 Seventh St., Columbus.
TRICK OR TREAT NIGHT, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31, Yellow Trail Museum, 644 Main St., Hope. Stop by the Yellow Trail Museum for a delicious float, crafts and spooky science.
HOOSIER PRO WRESTLING 21-YEAR ANNIVERSARY AND FIREMEN’S CHEER FUND TOY DRIVE, 7:45-10:15 p.m. Nov. 2, Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, 750 W. County Road 200S, Columbus. Bring new or gently used toys for Cheer Fund. Seven big matches: Divas Match, Shawna Reed vs. Jaylee. Shiloh Jonzs vs. Randall Floyd, Weapons Match, Cooter vs. Scarecrow.
TRY HOCKEY FOR FREE, 10:45 a.m. Nov. 9, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Kids ages 4-12 can participate. All gear is available for free! Register online at tryhockeyforfree.com and enter zip code 47201 to search. Make sure to get here 30 minutes early to put on equipment.
Music, live performances
AN EVENING WITH ERIC & JEN, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Jenn Cristy and Eric Brown, co-producers of One Pulse Entertainment, will perform an acoustic concert featuring instrumentals, their voices and classic rock/pop hits. Doors open 7 p.m., showtime 7:30. Concessions available. Ticket prices do not include additional ticketing fees. Information, tickets: browncountyplayhouse.org.
‘FREE FALLIN:’ A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF TOM PETTY, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Eric Brown & The Heart-Landers will celebrate 25th anniversary of Tom Petty’s “Wildflowers.” Concessions available. Information, tickets: browncountyplayhouse.org.
COLUMBUS BLUEGRASS JAMBOREE, 4 p.m. Nov. 2, Donner Center, 739 22nd St., Columbus. Open Jam at 4 p.m. (bring your instrument) and various group performances starting at 5 p.m. This free event is open to the public and features bands including Randy King and Hoosier Hills, Cumberland Gap, Lost River Risin and Dan Branaman and Eagle Ridge. For more information, please call 812-614-0955 or 812-376-0714 or visit columbusbluegrassjamboree.com.
THE BIRTH OF ROCK ‘N ROLL, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Early rock legends like Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Ray Charles, Johnny Cash, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis and Buddy Holly are all represented in the powerhouse cast. Information, tickets: browncountyplayhouse.org.
SPOKEN WORD POET BUDDY WAKEFIELD, 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 14, YES Cinema, 328 Jackson St., Columbus. Then he will host an artist-led workshop at 411 gallery from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 15. More details and registration for each program are available at artsincolumbus.org.
FRIDAYS @ FIRST, First United Methodist Church, 618 Eighth St., Columbus. Future performances: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, “Celebrate the Season” with FUMC Chancel Choir, Chancel Ringers, CEHS “Center Stage.” Info: fumccolumbus.org/fridaysfirst/.
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. Info: browncountyinn.com.
Films
CLASSIC FILM: ‘THE BOOGIE MAN WILL GET YOU,’ 6 p.m. Oct. 31, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. A 1942 black-and-white horror film spoof starring Boris Karloff and Peter Lorre.
SAMMY TERRY MOVIE, GHOST HUNT, 7 p.m. Nov. 1, Pixy Theatre, 111 S. Walnut St., Edinburgh. Movie personalized for the Pixy Theatre with ghost tales and a real haunted ghost hunt. Cost: $10 for movie and ghost tales from the Pixy, and $25 for all. Info: 812-344-7593.
CLASSIC FILM: ‘THE BIG PARADE,’ 6 p.m. Nov. 7, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Silent film tells the story of a young man’s (John Gilbert) front-line experiences in World War I. Directed by King Vidor.
Talks, lectures, classes
REMEMBERING WORLD WAR II: SITES IN EUROPE, 6 p.m. Nov. 11, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Host Rhonda Bolner invites you to visit, in photographs, a trip to Omaha Beach, the Normandy American Cemetery, Audie Murphy’s famous one-man stand and more.
WAKE-UP! TO THE GUILDING POWER OF DREAMS, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 13, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Journalist Joyce Lynn explores how dreams, messengers of the night, empower women throughout history, culture, religion, the healing arts and business. She will share stories from her book, “Dreams and the Wisdom Within.”
SUNDAY SOCIAL HISTORY DISCUSSIONS organized by the Yellow Trail Museum/Visitor Center in Hope. Michael Cartwright from the University of Indianapolis will discuss Hartsville College and Hope’s first female doctor, 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Hope Moravian Church on Main Street in Hope. For more information, contact Lizzie at the Yellow Trail Museum/Visitor Center at 812-546-8020 or Barb Johnson at 812-371-7969. No RSVP required.
AUTHOR AND COLUMNIST LORI BORGMAN presenting the free talk on grandparenting (based on her latest book), “What Happens at Grandma’s Stays at Grandma’s,” 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19 in the Red Room of the Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. in downtown Columbus. Information: 812-379-1266 or mybcpl.org.
ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLUB, Columbus North High School, 1400 25th St. Open to all to practice English-speaking skills. Location: Cultural Learning Center, Room 1234 of Columbus North. Free to participate.
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 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: IN.COLUMBUS@us.artofliving.org.
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
FALL-WINTER FARMERS MARKET, 10 a.m. Saturdays through Dec. 21, parking lot at 14th Street and Central Avenue. Farmers and vendors selling local beef, cold brew coffee, produce, meat, eggs, dairy, baked goods, organic produce, honey, chicken, pork and more.
FALL FESTIVAL, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31, Parkside Baptist Church, 1780 Rocky Ford Road, Columbus. Food, fun games and special door prizes. No tricks, just lots of treats and candy. Costumes are welcome (nothing scary). Everyone is invited. Information: 372-5889 or parkside.church@ sbcglobal.net.
ST. AGNES PARISH 2019 CHRISTMAS BAZAAR, Nov. 1-2, St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1008 McLary Road, Nashville. Sale of Christmas décor and ornaments, gifts, crafts, books and children’s items. Silent auction of themed gift baskets and decorated tabletop trees. Raffle of full-size quilt in a “Hunters’ Star” pattern, hand quilted, a charity-gaming event approved by the Indiana Gaming Commission. Homemade cookies sold by the pound, other baked goods, free admission, free parking, elevator access to lower level of church.
SUPPER AND BAZAAR, 4-7 p.m. Nov. 1 and 2, St. Paul Lutheran Church — Borchers, 10792 N. County Road 210E, Seymour. Free-will offering supper includes a turkey and ham dinner with all the trimmings. Bazaar area features crafts, baked goods, canned goods, silent auction items. Silent Auction items will include a queen-size quilt make by Betty Moorman and a Lord’s Prayer counted cross-stitch made by Bertha Otte. Carryout available.
PETERSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 52ND ANNUAL TURKEY SUPPER, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 1-2, Petersville United Methodist Church, 2781 N. County Road 500E, Columbus. Thanksgiving-type meal including baked turkey and dressing, homemade noodles and all the traditional sides. Cost: adults $12, children 5 to 12 $6, children under 4 free. Carry-out meals available in the Annex on the east side of the church.
HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA ALL VENDOR EVENT, from crafts to authors to businesses. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 23-24, Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds, County Road 200W in Garden City. Organizers still accepting vendors. Event is free to the public. Information: Debi at 812-371-4128.
Miscellaneous
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: American Sign Language Meet-up, 10 a.m. Oct. 31; Human Library event, 1-5 p.m. Nov. 2; ADD/ADHD Support Group, 6 p.m. Nov. 4; Programs to Help the Less Fortunate, 6 p.m. Nov. 4; Great Genealogy Starters, 6 p.m. Nov. 5; Stress Without Distress, 6 p.m. Nov. 5; Climate Change in the Arctic, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 6; Drawing as Seeing, 9:30 a.m., Nov. 7; Catan National Qualifier Tournament, 9 a.m. Nov. 9; Painting with Marilyn, 10 a.m. Nov. 9; Power Yoga, 9 a.m. Nov. 12; “Am I Safe From Having a Heart Attack?” 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12; Bartholomew County Writers Group, 6 p.m. Nov. 14; Ladies for Liberty, 6 p.m. Nov. 14. Register for events at mybcpl.org under “events.” Information: 812-379-1255.
NORTH CHRISTIAN CHURCH ART AUCTION, ongoing, 850 Tipton Lane in Columbus. Online art auction featuring oil paintings of 17 Columbus landmarks created by internationally-known artist Weiming Zhao. View, bid on the paintings at auctionsandrealestate.com. The paintings are being exhibited at North Christian Church and may be seen on Mondays and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To come at a different time, contact Nancy Hoover at ambassador@northchristianchurch.com.
AMERICAN SEWING GUILD NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. first Saturday of the month, Nov. 2, Bartholomew County REMC, 1697 W. Deaver Road, Columbus. Bring your interest in sewing and your latest project to show and tell. Sewing enthusiasts of all ages and skills are welcome. If you have questions contact Marilyn at marilyndesigned@aol.com.
SPEAKEASY, 7-10 p.m. Nov. 2, Columbus Municipal Airport, 4770 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus. Join Family Service as it celebrates the ‘20s with a casino night, a cash bar, jazz music and much more. All proceeds benefit Family Service, which provides counseling services and child abuse prevention programming in Bartholomew County. Patrons must be over 21 to attend.
20TH ANNUAL WHITE CREEK LUTHERAN SCHOOL BASKET BINGO, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at 16270 S. County Road 300W. Doors open at 5:30. Tickets are 20 games for $20 before Nov. 8, and $25 at the door. Tickets may be purchased by calling the school office at 812-342-6832, or from any White Creek student. A raffle will be conducted and refreshments will be served. Profits go toward the Chicago trip for seventh- and eighth-graders.
FIFTEENTH ANNUAL DEJA VU ART AND FINE CRAFT SHOW, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 9 at The Commons, 300 Washington St. in downtown Columbus. Free. A range of artists showing and selling items from sweaters to silverware made with repurposed materials to celebrate America Recycles Day. Other items include assemblages, glass, jewelry, mixed media, sculpture, wearable art, weaving, and woodworking. Information: Facebook page for Deja Vu Art and Fine Craft Show.
VETERANS DAY LUNCHEON, The Yellow Trail Museum, 640 Main St. in Hope, will once again offer a free luncheon for veterans and their guests following the program at Hauser High School on Nov. 11. Serving begins at 10:30 a.m. and ends about 12:30 p.m. We would love to record Veterans’ stories that day for anyone who has time. Questions: 812-546-8020.
BINGO, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. Open to the public.
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.
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, the third Saturday of each month (Nov. 16) at the Johnson County Park headquarters building at Camp Atterbury. Information: Greg Harter, 812-350-8636; columbus arearailroadclub.com; or info@columbusarearailroadclub.com.
Fundraisers, nonprofits
WINE-A-REE, 1-6 p.m. Nov. 2, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. The 11th annual wine, beer and spirits tasting festival. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Unlimited tastings and a commemorative wine or beer glass are included in the price. Visit the Wine-A-Ree Facebook event page or our Community site on Facebook for updates.
HOOSIER TRAILS 5k RUN/WALK, registration opens at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 9, Ceraland Park, 3989 S. County Road 525E, Columbus. Event promotes physical fitness, high adventure and community awareness. Proceeds benefit the Hoosier Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America. The public is welcome; register in advance or for more information: hoosiertrails5k.org.
12 DAMES OF CHRISTMAS 39TH ANNUAL CRAFT AND ART SHOW, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 9, Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, 750 W. County Road 200S, Columbus. No admission fee. Be sure to sign up for door prizes given throughout the day!
ROMANCE PAPERBACK BOOK SALE, regular library hours through October, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Visit the Friends of the Library ongoing book sales at the Main and Hope Branch libraries. In October, buy one paperback romance book and get one free. Proceeds go to the Friends, who in turn support library events and programs.
CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR CAMP ATTERBURY USO, through November, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Donate blank Christmas cards which we will take to the Camp Atterbury USO in early December to be available to soldiers stationed there. Drop your cards at the main library or at the Hope Branch Library.
HEROES TREE, through November, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Make an ornament in honor of a veteran and place it on one of our Heroes Trees located at our main entrance and in the Children’s Department.
Galleries, museums & exhibits
DAVID BRODY GUEST LECTURE, 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 5, Indiana University J. Irwin Miller Architecture Program, 333 2nd St., Columbus; exhibition will run Nov. 7 — Dec. 13; gallery is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
GALLERY 506: Balthazar Korab: Photographer of Architecture, through Dec. 31, 506 Fifth St. at the Columbus Area Visitors Center in downtown Columbus. Information: 378-2622.
JAMES TRACY STUDIO OPEN HOUSE AND ART EXHIBITION, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends in October, 457 Dubois Ridge Road, in Yellowwood State Forest in Brown County. Oil and Acrylic paintings, giclee prints, wood and linoleum block prints, greeting cards, painted ornaments. Light refreshments served
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.
SPECIAL SUNDAY SOCIAL, hosted by the Yellow Trail Museum, 2-4 p.m. Nov. 3. This event will be held at Hope Moravian Church, 202 Main St. in Hope, to allow for a larger crowd. Michael Cartwright, from the University of Indianapolis, will be back to discuss Hartsville College and its effect on local students and will feature information about Bertha Clouse who became Hope’s first woman doctor and later, an early doctor for the Columbus School System. Questions: 812-546-8020. Free program.
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.
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.
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.
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 rbrooks12@ivytech.edu.
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 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: browncountyartgallery.org or 812-988-4609.
JENNINGS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM, 335 Brown St., Vernon. Information: 812-346-8989 and jenningscounty.org.
Ongoing
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.
