Kids and teens
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Library Babies, 10 a.m., June 9, 16, 23; Block O’Clock, 11 a.m., June 9, 16, 23; Storytime, 1 p.m., June 9, 16, 23; Thursgame: Unstable Unicorns, 2 p.m., June 9; Kids’ Art Studio, 12:30 p.m., June 10, 17, 24; Teen DIY: Seashell Art, 3 p.m., June 10; TableToppers, 4 p.m., June 10; Teen Pro Gamer Club, 3 p.m., June 11; Mondays at Millrace Storytime, 10 a.m., June 13, 20; Kids Who Care, 11 a.m., June 13, 20; D.I.G. Time, 2 p.m., June 13; Teen Digital Music Production, 3 p.m., June 13; Drama Club, 4 p.m., June 13, 20; Storytime, 6 p.m., June 13; Toddler Time on the Patio, 10 a.m., June 14, 21; Kids Yoga, 10:30 a.m., June 14; Storytime on the Patio, 11 a.m., June 14, 21; Patio Playdate, 11:30 a.m., June 14, 21; Teen STEAM: Gardening, 4 p.m., June 14, 21; Family Game Night with Turning Point, 6 p.m., June 14; Game Time, 12:30 p.m., June 15, 22; Cardio Drumming, 4 p.m., June 15; Watch-It WednesGAY: “The Half of It,” 4 p.m., June 15; Teen Thursgame: Dungeons and Dragons, 4 p.m., June 16; Tween Explore More: Escape Room, 4 p.m., June 16; Whalemobile, 10, 10:30, 11 a.m., June 17; Teen DIY: Bedazzle Sunglasses, 3 p.m., June 17; Farmers Market Storytime, 9 a.m., June 18; Obstacle Course, 10:30 a.m., June 18; Juneteenth Celebration, 4 p.m., June 18; Reading with Lottie, 11 a.m., June 20; Kids Yoga, 2 p.m., June 20; Family STEAM Night, 6 p.m., June 20; Watch-It WednesGay: “Prom,” 4 p.m., June 22; Fan Club: Pokemon!, 4 p.m., June 22; Teen Thursgame: Pirate LARP, 3 p.m., June 23; Reading with Lottie, 3:45 p.m., June 23; Paint Along, 4 p.m., June 23; Teen DIY: Sea Slime, 3 p.m., June 24; Origami Workshop, 4 p.m., June 24; Bermuda Triangle Escape Room, 10 a.m., June 25; Teen Bermuda Triangle Escape Room, 2 p.m., June 25.
STORYTIME WITH MR. DAVE!, 10 to 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, June 9, 16, 23, 30, Hope Town Square, 635 Harrison St., Hope. Call Mr. Dave at 812-546-5310 for more information!
TREASURE HUNTERS, 4 to 5 p.m., June 17, Clifty Park, Indiana Ave. & Marr Road, Columbus. Join library staff as we geocache and search for “treasure” around Bartholomew County! Meet at the playground shelter at Clifty Park. In July, meet at the playground at Mill Race Park. We will be walking around during this event, so please wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and apply sunscreen or bug spray if desired. Parents are requested to stay at the park during this event.
THE GREAT BRICKISH MAKE-OFF CHALLENGE, June 13 to 25, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. It’s time for the Summer 2022 Great Brickish Make-Off Challenge! We invite you to use brick-style blocks to create an original design inspired by this year’s theme: oceans! You can use your own bricks at home, or you can use Legos provided at the library. Entries will be displayed in the library where they are submitted, and a fan favorite and up to three entries per age group will be chosen to win a new Lego set! Pick up an information sheet and a registration form at the library. Submissions accepted June 13-25, voting period June 27-July 9, and prize winners notified July 15.
Music and theater
MATT RUST AND THE NORTHBOUND HOUNDS, 6 to 7 p.m., June 10, Bartholomew County Public Library Plaza, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Bring your own chairs. This event can also be viewed live at facebook.com/mybpcl.
BANNISTER FAMILY BLUEGRASS BAND, 6 to 7:30 p.m., June 17, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Enjoy high-energy bluegrass and classic country music on the Library Plaza. Bring your own chairs, or view the concert live at facebook.com/mybcpl.
Educational
FOUNDERS FRIDAYS, 8 to 9 a.m., Fridays through Aug. 29, Lucabe Coffee Co., 310 4th St., Columbus. Each week, one business founder shares the ups and downs of his or her entrepreneurial journey. The free event is held each Friday (with the exception of July 1) in the meeting room at Lucabe Coffee Co. Coffee will be provided. The event is open to the public. Participants enjoy the opportunity for questions and answers from the area’s leading innovators in a relaxed environment.
Sports, exercise, wellness
SUPERHERO COSMIC SKATE, 7 to 9 p.m., June 10, Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Dr., Columbus. Join us for some cosmic superhero skating! Admission: 4 & under, free; children 5-17, $5; adults $5.50 per person. Skate/scooter rental is $2 per rental. Children 4 and younger must be accompanied by a paying adult.
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 “Don’t Worry, Little Crab” by Chris Haughton in June. The StoryWalk is located along the People Trail near the Pollinator Park in Blackwell Park.
LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY, 4:15 to 5:15 p.m., most Saturdays, through Oct. 1, Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Dr., Columbus. A noncompetitive environment in which children ages 4 to 10 can learn the basic skills of hockey without distractions that are often associated with an overemphasis on winning. Free equipment is available to use. Cost is $5 per child. Arrive 30 minutes early to get fitted for equipment!
GIRLS HOCKEY, 6 to 7 p.m., Mondays, through Oct. 10, Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Dr., Columbus. Are you a girl interested in hockey? Come join us for a girls-only hockey class and learn the fundamentals and basic skills of hockey. For ages 7-16. $10 drop-in fee.
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.
Seasonal
COLUMBUS FARMERS MARKET, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturdays through Sept. 17, south of Columbus City Hall, 123 Washington St., Columbus. The market averages more than 100 full- and part-time vendors offering a range of plants, made-to-order food, lotions/soaps, coffee, honey, crafts, meats, eggs, baked goods, produce and more! More details can be found at columbusfarmersmarket.org or follow on Facebook for weekly entertainment updates.
Miscellaneous
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Drawing as Seeing, 9:30 a.m., June 9; Bartholomew County Writer’s Group, 6 p.m., June 9; Dementia Friends Information Session, 2 p.m., June 10; Yoga Basics on the Plaza, 9 a.m., June 13, 20; Games on the Plaza, 2 p.m., June 13; Herbs in the Garden, 6 p.m., June 14; Comics Advisory Board, 4:30 p.m., June 15; C’bus Chess Crew, 2 p.m., June 18; Juneteenth Celebration, 4 p.m., June 18; Adults Reading YA Book Club, 6 p.m., June 20; Columbus Viewfinders, 6 p.m., June 20; Adult Craft Night: Seaside Candle, 6 p.m., June 21; Paint Along, 4 p.m., June 23; Bermuda Triangle Escape Room, 3:30 p.m., June 25.
THE AGE WAVE CONFERENCE, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 17, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. Take a closer look at what retirement may look like as a new wave of individuals begin or consider this next step of life. The Bartholomew County Financial Literacy Coalition, Mill Race Center, Thrive Alliance, and Just Friends are jointly planning The Age Wave Conference. Register through Eventbrite by Friday, June 10. For more information, please call Mill Race Center, 812-376-9241. If adult day care is needed so that you can attend, Just Friends is available to provide such service during this time. Please call Just Friends Adult Day Care can call between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 812-372-6415.
STATE STREET TACO TOUR, 5 to 8 p.m., June 25, State St., Columbus. Are you ready for cilantro, onion, and your favorite Mexican meat all bundled up in a warm tortilla drizzled with your favorite salsa topped with a fresh juicy lime? Join us this year as we host the third annual Taco Tour on State Street! More details will be added to the Facebook event site so stay tuned at facebook.com/events/332477205448914/.
ELKS LODGE BINGO, 6:30 p.m. Friday and 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Elks 521 Lodge Bingo Hall, 4664 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus. Doors open at 5 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. on Sunday. The first game is at 6:30 p.m. on Friday and 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. Open to the public. Information: 812-379-4386.
VFW POST 1987 BINGO, VFW Post 1987, 215 N. National Road, Columbus. Monday and Wednesday from 5 to 9:30 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.), June 11 and the second Saturday of the month from 2 to 6 p.m. (doors open at noon). Open to the public.
AMERICAN LEGION BINGO & KARAOKE, American Legion Post 25, 2515 25th St., Columbus. Bingo is on Tuesdays starting at 6 p.m. Karaoke is on Wednesdays starting at 6 p.m.
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 16 and older. Information: 812-603-3893.
COLUMBUS AREA RAILROAD CLUB OPEN HOUSE, noon to 4 p.m. June 18 and the third Saturday of each 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., July 2 and the first Saturday of each 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., June 12 and the 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 is open Tuesday through Thursday 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.
YELLOW TRAIL MUSEUM/VISITOR CENTER, west side of Hope Town Square, 644 Main St., Hope. The museum is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from Noon to 4 p.m. or by appointment. Cruise-ins will be the first Friday of July, August and September. The Research Center is open on Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon or by appointment. Contact the museum at 812-546-8020. Follow the Facebook page “Yellow Trail Museum/Hope Visitors Center” for updated information.
ATTERBURY-BAKALAR AIR MUSEUM, located at Columbus Municipal Airport, 4742 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus, is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 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, 4220 T.C. Steele Road, Nashville. Staff is offering special indoor tours — each with a limited number of people. Tours are included with site admission, but preregistration is recommended by calling 812-988-2785. Information: indianamuseum.org/tcsteele.
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. Museum hours are Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment. Information: 812-346-8989, jenningscounty.org.
HAYDEN HISTORICAL MUSEUM, 6715 W. County Road 20 S, North Vernon. Highlighting the Jennings County community of Hayden and Spencer Township’s heritage with exhibits including a vintage Sinclair filling station, homestead of Hayden native and former Gov. Edgar Whitcomb and more. Summer hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays; 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays; or by appointment by calling 812-592-8445 or by e-mailing [email protected]. More information: facebook.com/hayden47245/.
BROWN COUNTY ART GUILD, 48 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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.com.
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. 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.
