Go! Guide – March 3

Kids and teens

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Library Babies, 10 a.m., March 3, 10, 17; Thursgame, 3:30 p.m., March 3, 10, 17; Builder’s Guild Jr., 10 a.m., March 4; Teen Zine Workshop, 3:30 p.m., March 4; Builder’s Guild, 3:30 p.m., March 4; Women’s History Month Music Celebration, 3:30 p.m., March 7; Toddler Time at The Commons, 10 a.m., March 8, 15; Kids Yoga for ages 2-4, 10:30 a.m., March 8; Storytime at The Commons, 11 a.m., March 8, 15; Teen DIY: Rock Painting, 3:30 p.m., March 8; Artistic Tuesday, 4 p.m., March 8; “Whatever the Weather” Storytime and Playdate at Donner Park, 11 a.m., March 9, 16; Watch-It Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., March 9; Teen Dungeons & Dragons, 4 p.m., March 10; Tween Explore More: Native Plant Party for Grades 3-6, 4 p.m., March 10; Zine Workshop, 4 p.m., March 11; Senior Project Presentation, 4:30 p.m., March 11; Virtual Pro Gamer Club: Fortnite, 4 p.m., March 14; Teen Green Workshop, 1 p.m., March 15; Games, Games, Games and More!, 4 p.m., March 15; Teen Lord of the Rings Marathon, 9:30 a.m., March 16; Builder’s Guild, 1 p.m., March 16; Fan Club: Graphic Novels, 1 p.m., March 16; Kids Bingo, 4:30 p.m., March 16.

Music

A “HEE HAW” SHOW, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., March 18, 19, 25, 26, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., March 20, 27, Willow Leaves of Hope, 326 Jackson St., Hope. A rip-roaring good time and a walk down “Hee Haw” Memory Lane! $30 per person includes full dinner with dessert, drink, and show. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., and play at 7 p.m. Sunday matinee: doors open at 12:30 p.m., dinner at 1 p.m., and play at 2 p.m. For reservations, call 812-341-7251.

Educational

NUTRITION AND HEART HEALTH, 5 p.m., March 8, virtual. Flourish Columbus Inc. will be hosting a free Facebook Live Series on the topic of Nutrition and Heart Health. Flourish Columbus Inc. will interview Yuhan Huang MS, RDN, LD of Indiana Nutrition Group on the topic of nutrition and heart health. Follow @flourishcolumbus for updates and information.

Sports, exercise, wellness

DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS STORYWALK, downtown Columbus. The story begins in the window of Hoosier Sporting Goods at 611 Washington St. Follow the windows south to Third Street, and then head north to Viewpoint Books.

BLACKWELL PARK STORYWALK, Blackwell Park, 1550 Whitney Court, Columbus. Enjoy some fresh air while strolling the Bartholomew County Public Library’s StoryWalk. Together with the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department, the library is excited to bring you “Pokko y el Tambor (Pokko and the Drum)” by Matthew Forsythe. The StoryWalk is located along the People Trail near the Pollinator Park in Blackwell Park.

SWIMMING FOR EXERCISE, Foundation for Youth, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus. Lap swimming, water aerobics and public swim are available. You must preregister for current swim sessions. Information: foundationforyouth.com.

Miscellaneous

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Drawing as Seeing, 9:30 a.m., March 3, 10, 17; Women in Business Panel, 6 p.m., March 3; Dementia Friends Information Session, 2 p.m., March 4; Zine Workshop, 4 p.m., March 11; Senior Project Presentation, 4:30 p.m., March 11; Medicare Explained: A Medicare 101 Educational Seminar, 6 p.m., March 15; Virtual Comics and Cookies, 4:30 p.m., March 16; Fashioning a New Woman, 6 p.m., March 16; Women’s Fashion with Rebecca Speaker, 6 p.m., March 17.

FIRST FRIDAYS FOR FAMILIES: 6 to 7 p.m., March 4, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. First Fridays for Families introduces young audiences to a wide variety of performing arts. March performance: “African Folktales” by Bright Star Theatre. Bright Star’s stories include Anansi, pourquoi tales, and many facts about this incredible continent. Learn more at www.artsincolumbus.org/first-fridays.

JEEP RUN, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., March 19, Columbus Salvation Army, 2525 Illinois Ave., Columbus. A Jeep poker run that will start and finish at the Columbus Salvation Army with all proceeds benefiting Salvation Army summer camp for children. The price will be $15, which will get you a door prize ticket, your first poker run card, and the map/list of the other 4 locations. There will be a poker hand winner, door prize winners, as well as items available for a silent auction. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. with the poker run leaving at 10 a.m. Winning poker hand will be drawn once all participants have returned back to the Salvation Army. Door prizes will follow, with the silent auction ending precisely at 12:30 p.m. If you would like to preregister, contact Mason Fields at 812-657-2953 ([email protected]), Cristy Fields at 812-657-2196, or contact The Columbus Salvation Army at 812-372-7178.

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.), second Saturday of the month from 2 to 6 p.m. (doors open at noon). 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., March 19, 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, columbusarearailroadclub.com, or on Facebook at Columbus Area Railroad Club.

AMERICAN SEWING GUILD NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING, 9 to 11:30 a.m., March 5, 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. This month, Myra Strawman will talk about shadow embroidery. Bring your interest in sewing and your latest project for show and tell. Sewing enthusiasts of all ages and skills are welcome. Contact Marilyn at [email protected] with questions.

GRACE’S TABLE DRIVE-IN FREE MEAL, 6 to 7 p.m., second Sunday of the month, 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 Avenue. Tables are available for walk-ups.

Galleries, museums, exhibits

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 524 Third St., Columbus. The museum will be closed January thru mid-March, open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. BCHS hosts two permanent exhibits that share the history and heritage of Bartholomew County. Learn about our county through interactive, hands-on exhibits that include a map table, notable people, county timeline, Then and Now, Did you Know, early industrialists and videos of Reeves steam engines. The historical society also hosts rotating exhibits throughout the year featuring items from their extensive collection. Information: 812-372-3541, bartholomewhistory.org.

GALLERY 506, Columbus Indiana Visitors Center, 506 Fifth St., Columbus. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Gary Anderson presents his exhibit of collages. The exhibit is open until April 30.

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. March 6, 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, 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: 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 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. 411 is a community arts gallery and cultural space for exhibitions, events, and collaborations with Columbus arts and cultural organizations. Learn more about the current exhibition and artists at www.artsincolumbus.org/411.

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 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Artworks of members of the Friends of TC Steele will be on display in the Stevens Art Education Studio from March 5 to 27. A variety of art media, styles, and subject matter will be showcased from the talented member artists of the Friends of TC Steele. Free admission and parking. COVID-19 protocols are in place, with masks required. Information: 812-988-4609, [email protected], browncountyartgallery.org.

CHARLENE MARSH STUDIO & GALLERY, 4013 Lanam Ridge Road, Nashville. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Monday, noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, please call the studio/gallery at 812-988-4497 or visit charlenemarshstudio.com.

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.