Kids and teens
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Rockin’ Storytime with Mr. Dave, 10 a.m., July 1, 15, 22, 29; Teen Nintendo Switch Fun Friendship Time, 2 p.m., July 1; Virtual Super Smash Bros Tournament, 3:30 p.m., July 2; First Saturday of Utopia, 1 p.m., July 3; Patio Storytime, 10:30 a.m., July 6, 13, 20, 27; Teen STEAM: Nature’s Notebook, 12:30 and 4 p.m., July 6; Drama Club for Ages 3-6, 1 p.m., July 6, 13, 15; Trails and Tales, 10:30 a.m., July 7, 21; Teen DIY Pet Toys for Bartholomew County Humane Society, 3 p.m., July 7; Cardio Drumming: Grades 1-6, 4 p.m., July 7, 14, 28.
DONNER CENTER, 739 22nd St., Columbus. Scheduled: Camp MVP, 9 a.m., July 5 to 9; Star Wars: Younglings Camp, 9 a.m., July 5 to 9; Noon Kids Concert-Adzooks Puppets, noon, July 8; Fun Days: A Galaxy Far Far Away, 1:30 p.m., July 9; So you think you can dance, 9 a.m., July 12 to 16; Magic Camp, 10 a.m., July 12 to 14; Just Dance, 1:30 p.m., July 12 to 16; Family Feast, 6:30 p.m., July 14; Under the Big Top, 9 a.m., July 19 to 23; The Greatest Show, 1:30 p.m., July 19 to 23; Fun Days: Carnival Time, 1:30 p.m., July 23; Movie in the Park: Onward, 8 p.m., July 24.
BUILDER’S GUILD, online. Join the Bartholomew County Public Library’s Builder’s Guild and participate in building challenges, exchange ideas, and share creations in the virtual headquarters. All building materials and formats welcome. This is an ongoing program, so participate whenever you like. Email [email protected] to join or visit the kids page of the BCPL website for more information.
PAINT AND SKATE, 9 to 10:45 a.m., July 14, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Ages 6 to 12 will paint a canvas from 9 to 10 a.m. Skating will be 10 to 10:45 a.m. Only 12 painters allowed.
Talks, lectures, classes
NOURISH YOUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., July 2, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. Digestive systems are often taken for granted until there is a problem. Learn how address issues even before they start. For more information call 812-379-1665 or email [email protected] Presenter: Harriet Armstrong. Join either in person at Mill Race Center or via Zoom. Register by calling Mill Race Center, 812-376-9241 or go to https://bit.ly/3uOGTfK
HOME CANNING-BOILING WATER BATH, 6 to 9 p.m., July 15, Columbus East High School, 230 S. Marr Road, Columbus. Take time to learn the recommended research based methods and have hands on time to try them. Class will be offered by Purdue Extension with limited space available with a cost of $15 per person. Pre-registration is required one week prior to the scheduled workshop. For more information call the Purdue Extension Office–Bartholomew County, 812-379-1665 or email, [email protected]
Doing Home Canning Right — Pressure Canning, 6 to 9 p.m., July 22, Columbus East High School, 230 S. Marr Road, Columbus. Take time to learn the recommended research based methods and have hands on time to try them. Class will be offered by Purdue Extension with limited space available with a cost of $15 per person. Pre-registration is required one week prior to the scheduled workshop. For more information call the Purdue Extension Office–Bartholomew County, 812-379-1665 or email, [email protected]
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
YOGA BASICS ON THE PLAZA, 9 a.m., Mondays, Thursdays, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Explore the practice of yoga and its philosophy and benefits with registered yoga teacher Jenn Willhite. These are free sessions. Bring your own mat and remember to social distance. Rain cancels the class.
PLAZA YOGA, 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesdays, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Explore the benefits of yoga and how it connects breath, body, and spirit as one. Free sessions led by registered yoga teacher Sonia Aponte-Alberts.
SWIMMING FOR EXERCISE, Foundation for Youth, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus. Lap swimming, water aerobics, and public swim are available seven days a week. You must pre-register for current swim sessions. Information: foundationforyouth.com.
MASTER SWIM/DEEP WATER WALKING, Monday through Friday from 12 to 2 p.m. and Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 27 to Aug. 15, Donner Center, 739 22nd St., Columbus. Deep water walking for adults is offered in the diving well daily. This is a self-directed program outside and participants must provide their own flotation devices. Masters swimming is great for fitness and stress relief. Also take advantage of lap swimming for adults (18 and over). Three lanes of the pool are available during swim lessons. Cost is $3.
DONNER AQUATIC CENTER PUBLIC SESSION, Monday through Friday from 1 to 6 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 12 to 6 p.m., May 27 to Aug. 5, Donner Center, 739 22nd St., Columbus. Admissions: Ages 2 and under are free, ages 3 to 5 years are $3, ages 6 to 17 years are $5, and ages 18+ are $6.
PRESCHOOL SWIM TIME, 10 to 11 a.m., Saturdays from May 29 to Aug. 14, Donner Center, 739 22nd St., Columbus. Cost: $1 per person. The leisure pool will be open for parents and their children (6 and under). Enjoy the water and play features without the crowd of older kids.
LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY, 4:15 to 5:15 p.m., Saturdays, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Kids ages 4 to 10 can join us on Saturdays to learn how to play hockey. The drop in costs $5 and free equipment is available to use.
Seasonal
COLUMBUS FARMERS MARKET, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturdays, city hall parking lot, Columbus City Hall, 123 Washington St., Columbus. The Columbus Farmers Market is held every Saturday through Sept. 18 behind city hall at the corner of First and Washington streets. The market averages more than 100 full- and part-time vendors offering a range of produce, plants, foods, and crafts.
Miscellaneous
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: First Saturday of Utopia, 1 p.m., July 3; Indy Split, 6 p.m., July 6; Skill Builders, 1:30 p.m., July 7; Landscaping with Natives, 6 p.m., July 7.
DEMOLITION DERBY, 7 to 11 p.m., July 3, Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, 750 W. County Road 200S, Columbus. The 2021 Bartholomew County Demolition Derby. On July 3, the show will finish out with Full Size Gut-N-Go, Mini Car Gut-N-Go, Youth Compacts, Full Size Stock, and Power Wheels. Information: www.ToastPromotion.com
FIRST FRIDAYS CRUISE-IN TO HOPE, 5 to 8 p.m., July 2, Hope Town Square, State Road 9, Hope. Free and open to the public. Bring a chair and support local musicians and businesses. Lots of amazing cars and trucks with to-go food available from restaurants on the square. Prizes are for oldest vehicle, people’s choice, and musicians’ choice. Food and money donations will be accepted to support the Hope Food Bank and Cruise-In event expenses.
OLD FASHIONED INDEPENDENCE DAY, 6 to 10 p.m., July 2, Hope Town Square, State Road 9, Hope. Open to the public with crafts, games, and contests. Little Mr. and Miss Firecracker for ages 3 to 10. Bike, trike, or stroller parade for kids under 12. Fireworks are at dusk. Hosted by the Yellow Trail Museum.
CYCLING FOR BRIGHTER DAYS, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., July 17, Community Church of Columbus, 3850 N. Marr Road, Columbus. Come join for a community bike ride fundraiser for Love Chapel’s Brighter Days Homeless Shelter. Check-in starts in the CCC’s parking lot at 8:30 a.m. with the ride beginning at 9 a.m. Multiple course routes: 11 miles, 31 miles, and 62 miles. Registration is $25 with 100% of proceeds going to the homeless shelter. For information and/or to register online go to bit.ly/BrighterDays2021. The event is hosted by Crossroads Association of Realtors. Information: 812-314-1195.
CAR SHOW, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 24, Sandy Hook United Methodist Church, 1610 Taylor Road, Columbus. Free admission for event, fee for entering car for show ($15 pre-registeration and $20 day of show). Goody bags for first 25 cars, foods, music, t-shirts, games and door prizes. Judging for trophies closes at noon. For info, contact Nancy Johnson at 812-372-7118 or email [email protected].
SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK WITH BROWN BOX THEATER, 8 to 10 p.m., July 25, Mill Race Park, 50 Carl Miske Drive, Columbus. “Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps.” Upon their return from war, a group of soldiers are reminded that life and love are not so black and white. Trickery, jealousy, deceit, and masquerade each play a role in challenging Benedict and Beatrice’s scorn for love (and each other) as well as the seemingly unassailable love of Claudio and Hero. Through witty banter and dastardly deception, Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, “Much Ado About Nothing” debates the preconceived notion of how to love and the value of trust. Event is for all ages.
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. The first game is at 6:30 p.m. on Fridays and 12:30 p.m. on Sundays. Open to the public. Information: 812-379-4386.
VFW POST 1987 BINGO, VFW Post 1987, 215 N. National Road, Columbus. Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 to 9:30 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.), Saturdays from 2 to 6 p.m. (doors open at 12:30 p.m). Open to the public.
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.
COLUMBUS AREA RAILROAD CLUB OPEN HOUSE, noon to 4 p.m., third Saturday of the month. Trains will be operating layouts in four scales — HO, N, O, and On30. The club is located at the Johnson County Park headquarters building adjacent to Camp Atterbury. Information: Greg Harter 812-350-8636, columbusarearail road.com, or on Facebook at Columbus Area Railroad Club.
AMERICAN SEWING GUILD NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING, 9 to 11:30 a.m., July 3, first Saturday of the month, Bartholomew County REMC, 1697 W. Deaver Road, Columbus. Each monthly meeting focuses on learning a new sewing/creative skill or group sewing on a philanthropic project. Bring an interest in sewing and your latest project to show and tell. Sewing enthusiasts of all ages and skills are welcome. Contact Marilyn [email protected] with questions.
GRACE’S TABLE DRIVE-IN FREE MEAL, 6 to 7 p.m., second Sunday of the month, July 11, East Columbus United Methodist Church, 2439 Indiana Ave., Columbus. Drive-in free meal as well as music and storytelling. Enter the church parking lot on Indiana Street. Tables are available for walk-ups.
Galleries, museums, exhibits
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 524 Third St., Columbus. Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. BCHS hosts two permanent exhibits that share the history and heritage of Bartholomew County. Most recently, an “Early Industrialists” exhibit was installed. The historical society also hosts rotating exhibits throughout the year featuring items from their extensive collection. Currently they are featuring a quilt exhibit, “The Great Cover Up,” which celebrates the societies centennial and county bicentennial through its quilts and coverlets. Coverlets will be on display from June 8 through July 29. Information: 812-372-3541, www.bartholomewhistory.org
GALLERY 506, Columbus Indiana Visitors Center, 506 Fifth St., Columbus. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closed on Sundays. Bobbie K Owens 32/200, an exhibit of Bobbie K Owens’ work that includes past and new creations and series. Exhibit continues through Aug. 15.
YELLOW TRAIL MUSEUM/VISITOR CENTER, west side of Hope Town Square at 644 Main St., Hope. The museum is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact the museum at 812-546-8020. Follow their Facebook page “Yellow Trail Museum/Hope Visitors Center” for updated information.
YELLOW TRAIL MUSEUM SUNDAY SOCIALS, 2 to 4 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 communities of Hope, Hartsville, Clifford and St. Louis Crossing. Folks are encouraged to bring news articles and photos. All topics are welcome, but any special stories about businesses around the square will be highlighted for the historic walking tour. Information: 812-371-7969.
ATTERBURY-BAKALAR AIR MUSEUM, located at Columbus Municipal Airport, 4742 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus, is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Special tours may be scheduled by calling 812-372-4356. The museum preserves the history of the former Atterbury Army Air Field which was later named Bakalar Air Force Base. Free admission. Visit the museum online at atterburybakalarairmuseum.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 are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 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. Masks are required. Information: hoosierartist.net.
BROWN COUNTY ART GALLERY, 1 Artist Drive, Nashville. Open daily, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and noon 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 more than 60 Indiana artists are also for sale. Information: 812-988-4609, [email protected], browncountyartgallery.org.
INDIANA ARTISAN IN COLUMBUS, 4522 Central Ave., Columbus. Open Monday through Thursday, 7 am. to 8 p.m., and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays. Experience the extraordinary and explore Indiana’s heritage at Indiana Artisan IN Columbus, an exhibit of some of the state’s best paintings, art glass, stoneware, fiber art, woodworking and more that’s on display at the Columbus Learning Center. The exhibit, which received recognition from the Columbus Area Bicentennial, will run until mid-August and is free and open to the public.
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 5-18. Information: 812-372-7867.
KIDSCOMMONS, 309 Washington St., Columbus. Ongoing activities are all free with museum admission. Information: 812-378-3046.
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