The Bartholomew County Public Library in Columbus is the site of numerous events for all ages and interests.
Kids and teens
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Library Babies, 10 a.m., March 24, 31, April 7; Thursgame, 3:30 p.m., March 24, 31; Music & Movement, 4 p.m., March 24; Spanish Storytime for Ages 0-5, 10 a.m., March 25; Teen Animal Crossing New Horizons Island Party, 3:30 p.m., March 25; Senior Project: Teen Japanese Lessons, 5 p.m., March 25, 28, 30, Apr. 1; Family Storytime, 11 a.m., March 26; Toddler Time at The Commons, 10 a.m., March 29; Storytime at The Commons, 11 a.m., March 29; Teen STEAM: Geocaching, 3:30 p.m., March 29; “Whatever the Weather” Storytime and Playdate at Donner Park, 11 a.m., March 30, April 6; Watch-It Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., March 30, April 6; Coloring Shindig, 4 p.m., March 31; Teen Trivia: Marvel Cinematic Universe, 4 p.m., March 31; Body Dsymorphia Info Session with HOSA Students, 4 p.m., March 31; Builder’s Guild Jr., 10 a.m., April 1; Teen Zine Workshop, 3:30 p.m., April 1; Builder’s Guild, 3:30 p.m., April 1; Senior Project: Life-Size Clue, 2 p.m., April 2; Teen Poetry Workshop, 4 p.m., April 4; Family Storytime, 6 p.m., April 4; Toddler Time on the Patio, 10 a.m., April 5; Storytime on the Patio, 11 a.m., April 5; Patio Playdate, 11:30 a.m., April 5; Teen DIY at Hope: Rock Painting, 3 p.m., April 5; Teen STEAM: Gardening, 3:30 p.m., April 5; Autism 101; 6 p.m., April 5; Family Storytime, 1 p.m., April 6; No-School ThursGAME Day, 3:30 p.m., April 7; Fan Club: Superhero Trivia, 4 p.m., April 7; Homeschooling Meetup, 2 p.m., April 8; Teen DIY: Watercolor Painting, 3:30 p.m., April 8.
Music
A “HEE HAW” SHOW, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., March 25, 26; 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., March 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.
BELLARMINE UNIVERSITY SCHOLA CANTORUM CHOIR CONCERT, 7 p.m., April 1, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 6045 E. State St., Columbus. Directed by Dr. S. Timothy Glasscock. Admission is free.
Sports, exercise, wellness
DOWNTOWN WALK/RUN, 5 p.m., April 7, Downtown Columbus, Columbus. White River Running Company and Flourish Columbus Inc. will host a downtown walk/run at 5 p.m.
MOVEMENT AND HEART HEALTH, 5 p.m., April 12, online. Facebook Live Series: Movement and Heart Health presented by Indiana Nutrition Group and Flourish Columbus Inc. Follow @flourishcolumbus on Facebook and join the event page to receive notifications.
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 in March and “The Things About Bees” by Shabazz Larking in April. 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 24, 31, April 7; Adults Reading YA Book Club, Trans Authors @ Upland, 6 p.m., March 28; All Book’d Book Club, 5:30 p.m., March 29; Body Dsymorphia Info Session with HOSA Students, 4 p.m., March 31; Dementia Friends Information Session, 2 p.m., April 1; Autism 101; 6 p.m., April 5; Skill Builders, 1:30 p.m., April 6; Winding Waters (Sierra Club), 6 p.m., April 6.
NATIONAL CONGRESS OF OLD WEST SHOOTIST NATIONAL CONVENTION, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 25-27, The Seasons Lodge and Conference Center, 560 E. State Road 46, Nashville. Friday morning at 9 a.m. seminars begin on a variety of Old West topics. The opening ceremony is Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. in the conference center with the presentation of the colors. There will be a display and sale, with vendors selling clothing, firearms, leather, books, period collectibles and more. Sunday morning, the convention will end with a worship service at 11:30 a.m. in the vendor hall. Single-day tickets to the seminars and vendor area are available at the door. Children 12 and under get in free and must be accompanied by an adult. For more information call 812-391-5186 or 812-350-7269.
HAWPATCH-HAWCREEK FISH FRY, 5 to 7 p.m., March 26, Hawpatch Hawcreek Conservation Club, N. County Road 900E, Hope. Hawpatch-Hawcreek Conservation Club will have its annual fish fry, membership drive, and raffle at the Clubhouse behind Schaefer Lake at Hope. Serving will be from 5 to 7 p.m. followed by Club Raffle. Cost of meal is $10 for adults and $8 for ages 12 and under. Tickets sold at the door. Carry-out service will be available. Annual club membership ($30) is available with indoor archery practice range open 24/7 for Club members.
CAP PROM, 7 to 11 p.m., April 16, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. CAP (Child Abuse Prevention) Prom is coming up in April, which is Child Abuse Prevention Month. This year’s theme is disco. Contact Raina Jones, rjones@familyservicebc.
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. the 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., 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. Sewing enthusiasts of all ages and skills are welcome. Contact Marilyn at [email protected] with questions.
GRACE’S TABLE DRIVE-IN FREE MEAL, 5 p.m., second Sunday of each 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 reopened on March 22, 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., 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. Staff is offering special indoor tours — each with a limited number of 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 T.C. Steele will be on display in the Stevens Art Education Studio through March 27. A variety of art media, styles, and subject matter will be showcased from the talented member artists of the Friends of T.C. 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.
