Editor’s note: The following listings have been edited to reflect the cancellations due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.
Kids and teens
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Lead, Read, Succeed, 10 a.m., Nov. 13; Artistic Tuesday, 4 p.m., Nov. 17; Teen Dungeons & Dragons, 4 p.m., Nov. 19; Let’s Talk Turkey About Teeth, 10 a.m., Nov. 20; Family Trivia: Saltwater Animals, 4 p.m., Nov. 24; A Storytime Thanksgiving-Toddlers and Preschoolers, 10 a.m., Nov. 25.
BUILDER’S GUILD AGES 6-12, Nov. 1-23, online. Join the builders’ guild at the Bartholomew County Public Library and participate in building challenges, exchange ideas, and share your creations in the virtual headquarters. LEGOs, K’Nex, Minecraft, and all building materials/formats welcome. This is an ongoing program — participate whenever you’d like. This month’s challenge is to build a favorite food or a feast you would have on Thanksgiving. Email [email protected] to join.
MYSTERY LOVERS FAN CLUB-GRADES 1-6, Nov. 1-30, online. This month the Bartholomew County Public Library Fan Clubhouse will be filled with mysteries, including a mystery virtual escape room. Share your recommendations for mystery books, and find your next mysterious read. The virtual clubhouse can be found at mybcpl.org/kids.
TEEN NATIONAL NOVEL WRITING MONTH, Nov. 1-30. Join Bartholomew County Public Library’s teen engagement specialist Bex for a month of creative writing shenanigans in honor of National Novel Writing Month. Email Bex at [email protected] to get an access code to the teen-only online writing forum, where teens can share their writing, answer prompts, complete challenges, and add to the overall word goal. All levels of experience and skill welcome.
SHOW YOUR GRATITUDE, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Nov. 1-30, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Show everyone what you are grateful for this November. Stop by the Bartholomew County Public Library’s Children’s Desk to pick up a paper feather to add to the library’s Thanksgiving mural.
INTERNATIONAL GAMES AND SPORTS WEEK CHALLENGE, Nov. 8-14, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Find a material in the Bartholomew County Public Library related to the theme of international games and sports. Show it to a staff member at the adult reference desk to earn a coupon for the Friends of the Library Book Sale. Need some help searching? Just ask at the reference desk.
SKATE WITH SANTA, noon to 4 p.m., Nov. 28, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Skate with Santa, make crafts and reindeer food, and have loads of fun. Cost is $7.50 (includes skate rental) and free for ages 4 and under (Accompanied by paying adult). It costs $2 for skate and or scooter rentals.
Music, live performances
COMFORT AND JOY, Columbus Indiana Philharmonic concert for season subscribers (still open for purchasing), 7:30 p.m., Nov. 14, First Christian Church, 531 Fifth St. in downtown Columbus. Featuring the church organ, a brass ensemble, oboes, and strings the program includes coffeehouse music by Bach, Mozart, Widor, Gigout, and Gabrieli. Information: 812-376-2638 or thecip.org.
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 SONGS, 6 to 6:45 p.m., Nov. 16, online. Take a trip around the globe with the Indianapolis Opera during this recorded event on the Facebook page of the Bartholomew County Public Library. Travel to Poland, Brazil, Iran, and back to the United States to meet some of our most prolific African American composers. Program features music and languages you might not be used to hearing but will learn to love and appreciate. Watch on the library’s Facebook page or YouTube channel.
WEDNESDAY OPEN MIC, 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville. Hosted by Rick Fettig and Jason Blankenship in the CornCrib Lounge. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Information: browncountyinn.com.
Talks, lectures, classes
FAMILY SKILL BUILDING DISCUSSIONS, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Zoom. Join in to learn from each other and discuss topics that don’t always come up at the dining room table. Youth Sessions: Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Nov. 17. Parent Sessions: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Family Sessions: 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays, Nov. 12, 19. An evidence-based parent, youth, and family skills-building curriculum that prevents adolescent substance abuse and other behavior problems, strengthens parent/youth communication skills, and increases academic success in youth. Registration is required. To register, call the Bartholomew County Extension Office at 812-379-1665.
MANAGING SOMEONE ELSE’S MONEY: A PANEL DISCUSSION, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Nov. 17, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. If you are serving as a financial caregiver or if you are an older adult who may need to designate someone to assist with money management, the panel of experts will provide you with helpful information regarding the role and responsibilities. This virtual event is free to participants, but registration is necessary. Please use this Eventbrite Link to register by noon on Monday, Nov. 16: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/managing-someone-elses-money-tickets-124686353239 After registering you will be provided the link to join the virtual session. Mill Race Center will provide limited seating to a few who would prefer to attend the event in person. Please call 812-376-9241 to register for in-person attendance.
NOVEMBER JOSEPH HART CHAPTER NSDAR MEETING, 3 to 5 p.m., Nov. 19, Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. Administration Building, 1200 Central Ave., Columbus. Joseph Hart Chapter NSDAR’s meeting will begin at 3 p.m. Parking is available in the south and west parking lots. Directional signs will help guide attendees to the meeting room. The business meeting will be conducted first. At 4 p.m. students from area schools will share their Good Citizen essays.
WHERE DOES YOUR MONEY GO? Free online program will guide participants through the creation of their spending and savings plan and provide practical resources for them to use in their own lives. The six-module course includes videos, interactive activities, self-assessments and downloadable spending tracking forms. The program is self-paced and can be completed at the viewer’s convenience. Participants should allow approximately four to six weeks to complete the modules and associated activities. After completion of the course, participants will understand how current money management practices affect financial security, how to establish good financial management practices and new habits that create personal financial security. Best practices that will be explored and discussed include identifying spending leaks, categorizing needs vs. wants, tracking expenses and establishing written financial goals. Registration: https://bit.ly/WDYMGOnlineRegistrationLink.
VET-TO-VET DISCUSSION, 5:10 p.m., Mondays, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. Hour-long, facilitator-led group discussions with others who have served in the military. Attendees are able to share experiences with fellow veterans.
Sports, exercise, wellness
HOOSIER TRAILS 5K RUN/WALK, 10 a.m., Nov. 14, Ceraland Park, 3989 S. County Road 525E, Columbus. Event is to promote physical fitness, adventure and community awareness. Proceeds will benefit Hoosier Trails Council and Boy Scouts of America. Registration is open from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Prizes awarded to the top three male and female finishers. The $20 advance registration fee includes commemorative patch. To register and pay in advance visit www.hoosiertrails5k.org.
TURKEY TROT, 9 to 10 a.m., Nov. 26, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. A free 5K run/walk. Donations will be accepted for the Chuck Wilt Youth Scholarship Fund. For more information on the Chuck Wilt Youth Scholarship Program visit www.columbusparksandrec.com
3-ON-3 HOCKEY TOURNAMENT, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 27, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena invites you, your teammates and your families to enjoy the experience at our 3-on-3 hockey tournament. $15/player and $55/team. We aim for quality hockey and lots of fun.
YOGA ON THE PLAZA, noon to 1 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Explore the practice of yoga, its philosophy and benefits with yoga teacher Jenn Willhite. Bring your own mat and social distance. Rain and/or chilly weather cancels the session.
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 are available seven days a week. Information: foundationforyouth.com.
Miscellaneous
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Vietnam Prisoner of War talk, 6 p.m., Nov. 12; Eleanor Roosevelt: Portrayed by Leslie Goddard, 6 p.m., Nov. 17; Just Breathe 360 Degrees, 6 p.m., Nov. 23; All Book’d Book Club, 5:30 p.m., Nov. 24; Smart Choice Health Insurance Basics, 6 p.m., Nov. 24; Author Chat with Melissa Stephenson, 6 p.m., Nov. 30.
CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR CAMP ATTERBURY USO, Nov. 1-30. During November, you can donate blank Christmas cards which will be taken to the Camp Atterbury USO in early December. Cards will be made available to soldiers stationed there. Drop your cards at the Bartholomew County Public Library or at the Hope Branch Library. Cards should be packaged in the original box/plastic and not loose.
HEROES’ TREE, Nov. 1-30, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Make an ornament in honor of a veteran and place it on our Heroes’ Tree located near the main entrance of the Bartholomew County Public Library.
VETERAN + BOOKS, Nov. 1-30, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. In recognition of their service, veterans can select a free book in the ongoing book sale area at the Bartholomew County Public Library.
MONDAY NIGHT MAGIC, 5 to 9:30 p.m., Nov. 16, Donner Center, 739 22nd St., Columbus. Bring your playgroup and meet some new players. Ages 14+ and a $5 cost. Casual play of Magic: The Gathering modern, pauper, standard and commander. There will also be pack giveaways.
ANNUAL COOKIE WALK FUNDRAISER, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Nov. 21, First United Methodist Church, 618 Eighth St., Columbus. Join in for the annual Cookie Walk where attendees order a platter of locally homemade cookies of various types when they arrive at the church. This year’s cookie platters will be distributed via a drive-thru in the parking lot with minimal in-person contact. Drive up to the Lafayette Street door and a volunteer will share a cookie list with you and then retrieve your order. All orders are cash only. Proceeds of this event will go to our church’s various mission efforts.
BINGO, 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, VFW, 215 N. National Road, Columbus. Open to the public.
ELKS LODGE BINGO, 6:30 p.m. Fridays and 12:30 p.m. Sundays, Elks 521 Lodge Bingo Hall, 4664 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus. Doors open at 5 p.m. on Fridays and 11 a.m. on Sundays. Open to the public. Information: 812-379-4386.
COLUMBUS CHESS CLUB, 5 to 9 p.m., Thursdays, Lewellen Chapel, corner of Middle Road and Grissom Street, Columbus. Equipment is furnished. Open to chess players 18 and older. Information: 812-603-3893.
AMERICAN SEWING GUILD NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING, 9 to 11:30 a.m., first Saturday of the month, Sew Crazy Columbus, 5520 25th St., Columbus. Each monthly meeting focuses on learning a new sewing/creative skill or group sewing on philanthropic projects. Bring an interest in sewing and your latest project to show and tell. Sewing enthusiasts of all ages and skills are welcome. Questions: [email protected].
COLUMBUS AREA RAILROAD CLUB OPEN HOUSE, noon to 4 p.m., every third Saturday of the month. Trains will be running on four layouts. Masks are required for everyone. The club is located at the Johnson County Park headquarters building adjacent to Camp Atterbury. Information: Greg Harter 812-350-8636, columbusarearailroadclub.com, or [email protected].
Galleries, museums, exhibits
GALLERY 506, Columbus Indiana Visitors Center, 506 Fifth St., Columbus. The “Balthazar Korab: Photographer of Architecture” exhibit continues in Gallery 506, black and white historic photos of iconic Columbus architecture. “Avenue of the Architects,” an exhibition by Ball State students in architecture and historic preservation began July 1. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and closed on Sundays.
SHARING THE HISTORY AND HERITAGE OF BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday, Bartholomew County Historical Society, 524 Third St., Columbus. The exhibit, designed by RedBox of Chicago, includes a detailed timeline with items from the BCHS collection, a hands-on map table that features maps dating back to the early 1800s, a “notable people” wall and a “then and now/did you know?” carousel full of fun facts. Group tours for guests of all ages are available upon request. Information: 812-372-3541 or bartholomew history.org.
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 the community of Hope, Hartsville, Clifford or St. Louis Crossing. Free. Information: 812-371-7969.
YELLOW TRAIL MUSEUM/VISITOR CENTER, west side of Hope Town Square at 644 Main St., Hope. The museum/visitor information center hours are noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The museum includes thousands of items donated by members of the community to tell the story of Hope’s heritage. Information: 812-546-8020.
ATTERBURY-BAKALAR AIR MUSEUM, located at Columbus Municipal Airport, 4742 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. 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. Free admission. Visit the museum online at atterbury bakalarairmuseum.org and on Facebook.
T.C. STEELE STATE HISTORIC SITE, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, staff is offering special indoor tours — each with a maximum of 10 people — Wednesday through Sunday. These tours are included with site admission, but preregistration is recommended by calling 812-988-2785. Information: https://indianamuseum.org/tcsteele.
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].
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. Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. Information: tsartisans.com.
JENNINGS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM, 335 Brown St., Vernon. Information: 812-346-8989, jenningscounty.org.
BROWN COUNTY ART GUILD ANNUAL PATRON & YOUTH EXHIBITS, Brown County Art Guild, 48 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Offering a wide variety of art from both talented patrons and the next generation of artists. Visits are by appointment Mondays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays.
THE REPUBLIC BUILDING GALLERY, 333 Second St., Columbus. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
411 GALLERY, 411 Sixth St., Columbus. The gallery is open by appointment by sending an email to Susana Villegas at [email protected]. A virtual tour of the current exhibit “In-Depth,” is also available online at https://bit.ly/2N195rk.
HOOSIER ARTIST GALLERY, 45 S. Jefferson St., Nashville. Hoosier Artist Gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and masks are required. The works of cut paper collage artist Ann Woods and watercolorist Bruce Kell are featured during the month of November at Hoosier Artist Gallery. Ann creates vibrant nature-inspired collaged images with colored and handpainted papers. Bruce combines elements of figurative realism and abstraction creating both emotion and whimsy in his watercolor paintings. Information: hoosierartist.net.
BROWN COUNTY ART GALLERY, 1 Artist Drive, Nashville. Open daily Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 12 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Free admission and parking. COVID-19 protocols are in place, with masks required. A special exhibit now features the entire Indiana collection by Gustave Baumann. Paintings by over 60 Indiana artists are also for sale. Information: 812-988-4609, [email protected] or browncoountyartgallery.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. Information: 812-378-3046.
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