Kids and teens
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Tween Game Time, 3:30 p.m., Nov. 10, 17; American Sign Language chat/practice, 5:30 p.m., Nov. 10, 17, Dec. 1; Origami Workshop, 4 p.m., Nov. 11; Cranberry Science, 4:30 p.m., Nov. 11; Goats on the Plaza, 11 a.m., Nov. 12; Cleo Seed Swap, 1 p.m., Nov. 12; Teen STEAM: Leaf Art, 3:30 p.m., Nov. 14; Pokemon Club, 4 p.m., Nov. 14; Family Food Science, 6 p.m., Nov. 14; Toddler Time, 10 a.m., Nov. 15, 22, 29; Kids Yoga: Ages 2-4, 10:30 a.m., Nov. 15; Storytime, 11 a.m., Nov. 15, 22, 29; Tween Watch Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m., Nov. 15; Teen Yoga & Mindfulness, 3:30 p.m., Nov. 15; Reading with Lottie, 3:45 p.m., Nov. 15; Teen NaNoWriMo meeting, 4 p.m., Nov. 15, 22, 29; “Whatever the Weather” Storytime and Playdate, 11 a.m., Nov. 16, 23, 30; Handprint Turkey Workshop, 3:30 p.m., Nov. 16; Teen Watch-It Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., Nov. 16, 23, 30; Kids Yoga: Ages 5-8, 3:30 p.m., Nov. 16; Library Babies, 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Nov. 17; Sing & Play with Allie Jean, 10:30 a.m., Nov. 17; Bilingual Spanish and English Storytime, 1 p.m., Nov. 17; French Storytime, 4 p.m., Nov. 17; Teen Dungeons and Dragons, 4 p.m., Nov. 17; Tots’ Turkey Trot, 11 a.m., Nov. 18; Teen STEAM: Ice Sculptures, 3:30 p.m., Nov. 18; Teen Pizza Party Society, 3 p.m., Nov. 19; Homeschool Hangout, 11 a.m., Nov. 21; Kids’ Art Studio, 4 p.m., Nov. 21; Storytime, 6 p.m., Nov. 21; Origami Workshop, 4 p.m., Nov. 25; Teen Game Day: International Games Month, 1 p.m., Nov. 28.
Music and theater
AN OPRY TRIBUTE MUSIC SHOW, 7 to 9 p.m., Nov. 19, The Pixy Theatre, 111 S. Walnut St., Edinburgh. The Pixy Theater & Actors’ Studio of Hope present “An Opry Tribute Music Show” featuring the music of Pasty Cline, Elvis, Johnny Cash, Tammy Wynette, Billy Joel, and The Judds. Tickets are $10 per person. Doors open at 6 p.m. and show is at 7 p.m. For reservations, contact The Pixy Theater at 812-526-6513.
COLUMBUS CITY BAND CONCERT, 2 p.m., Nov. 27, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. Columbus City Band’s Songs of the Season and Christmas Classics concert. Admission is free.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Dec. 4, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2651 California St., Columbus. A program of sacred and secular Christmas music to celebrate the season with a free will offering to benefit Love Chapel. All are welcome, admission is free.
Sports, exercise, wellness
HOOSIER TRAILS 5K RUN/WALK, 10 a.m., Nov. 12, Ceraland Park, 3989 S. County Road 525E, Columbus. Event is to promote physical fitness, high adventure and community awareness. Proceeds will benefit Hoosier Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America. Registration open from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. The public is welcome. Prizes awarded to the top three male and female finishers. $20 advance registration fee includes commemorative patch. To register and pay in advance or for more information, go to www.hoosiertrails5k.org.
BROWN COUNTY YMCA HILLY HALF-MARATHON, 5K, 10K, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nov. 19, Brown County State Park, 1801 State Road 46, Nashville. The Brown County YMCA Hilly Half Marathon highlights our county, promotes health, well-being and creates a true sense of community. The half-marathon scenic route starts and finishes at the saddle barn/lower shelter house, winding its way through picturesque Brown County State Park. Up hills, past the fire tower, vistas and then a fast 2 mile downhill finish. Sign up by Nov. 7 to guarantee your shirt! This event is a fundraiser for the Brown County Community YMCA with no refunds or deferrals. Questions? Email Kim at [email protected].
TURKEY TROT, 9 a.m., Nov. 24, Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. A 5K Run/Walk.
3 ON 3 HOCKEY TOURNAMENT, youth 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., adults 2:30 to 6 p.m., Nov. 25, Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Registration begins Nov. 1. Youth: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Adult: 2:30 to 6 p.m. $20 per youth individual and $60 per adult team.
SKATE WITH SANTA, 1 to 4 p.m., Nov. 26, Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Dr., Columbus. Cost is $8.
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 feature “Bear Snores On” by Karma Wilson in November. 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: American Sign Language Chat/Practice, 5:30 p.m., Nov. 10, 17, Dec. 1; Bartholomew County Writer’s Group, 6 p.m., Nov. 10; Bartholomew County Genealogical Society Annual Meeting, 10 a.m., Nov. 12; Kimono Lesson, 10 a.m., Nov. 12; Cleo Seed Swap, 1 p.m., Nov. 12; Setting Boundaries During the Holidays, 6:30 p.m., Nov. 15; Music Therapy for Adults, 10:30 a.m., Nov. 16; South Central Indiana Suicide Loss Support Group, 6 p.m., Nov. 17, Dec. 1; Cbus Chess Crew, 2 p.m., Nov. 19, Dec. 3; Adult Game Night: World-Z League, 5 p.m., Nov. 21; Columbus Viewfinders, 6 p.m., Nov. 21; Craft Night: Holiday Cards, 6 p.m., Nov. 22; Adults Reading YA Book Club, 5 p.m., Nov. 28; All Book’d Book Club, 5:30 p.m., Nov. 29; Dementia Friends Information Session, 2 p.m., Dec. 2.
PAWS FOR A GREAT CAUSE, through Dec. 31, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. During the months of November and December, the library will be accepting donations for local pet rescues. Cash donations will be accepted at the adult circulation desk or the children’s department (to be divided between local pet rescues). Donations are also accepted at Hope Branch. Checks must be made out to a specific pet rescue.
12 DAMES OF CHRISTMAS, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 12, Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds Community Building, 750 W. County Road 200S, Columbus. 41st Annual Craft and Art Market. All items will now be purchased through individual vendors.
OPEN HEARTH CRAFT EVENT, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 12, Flintwood Wesleyan Church, 5300 25th St., Columbus. Kick off your holiday shopping with artisans from Bartholomew and surrounding counties! This is a handcraft only event. Free admission. Hot Meals available for purchase.
BEFORE THE RINGS, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Nov. 12, New Hope Christian Church, 1404 W. County Road 400N, Columbus. Day Retreat for couples who are engaged or considering engagement to prepare for marriage and not just a wedding day. $30 per couple, includes lunch and materials. Sponsored by Community Downtown. For registration, call 317-884-7627 or go to www.cccolumbus.org.
DEJA VU ART AND FINE CRAFT SHOW, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 12, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. This is the 17th annual event featuring professional artists who do a variety of art and fine crafts. The show is free and open to the public. For more information, see the show’s Facebook page facebook.com/DejaVuArtAndFineCraftShow/.
“LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR”, 4 to 8 p.m., Nov. 13, Sandy Hook United Methodist Church, 1610 Taylor Road, Columbus. The Sandy Hook Youth Group will be hosting an evening full of opportunities to “love your neighbor”. Showing of the movie, “Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” in the sanctuary at 4 p.m., taco dinner in the fellowship hall (donations to youth group kindly accepted but not required) at 6 p.m., and bingo in the fellowship hall at 7 p.m.
WREATH WORKSHOP, 1 to 3 p.m., Nov. 17, 10 a.m. to noon, Nov. 19, Henry Breeding Farm, 13730 N. County Road 100W, Edinburgh. Make a beautiful wreath from fresh greens with instruction and assistance from local master gardeners. All supplies are provided, including fresh greens and ribbon. Hot cider and cookies will be served. Preregistered guests only.
ANNUAL COOKIE WALK, 9 a.m. to noon, Nov. 19, First United Methodist Church, 618 Eighth St., Columbus. The United Methodist Women will be hosting their 32nd Annual Cookie Walk in the Fellowship Hall. A variety of homemade decorative and specialty cookies, including allergy-free and vegan treats will be available for $7 a pound. Fudge, divinity, and other candies will be sold for $5 a half-pound. Monies raised will support the local, state, and international missions of the United Methodist Women. Orders are now being taken by calling the church at 812-372-2851.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS MARKET, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 19, First Baptist Church Columbus, 3300 Fairlawn Drive, Columbus. Local artists and craftspeople will be working in a variety of mediums including glass, wood, fabric, and flowers. Christmas Toffee also available. For more information, contact Jerald Hatton at 812-371-8937.
MORE THAN A MEAL, Nov. 23, Sandy Hook UMC, 1610 Taylor Road, Columbus. More Than A Meal ministry is partnering with Sandy Hook again this year to cook, package, and deliver Thanksgiving meals Nov. 23rd, the day before Thanksgiving. If you are in need of a meal, or know someone who is, please go to our Facebook page, More Than A Meal, and use the link or QR code to sign up to have a delicious meal delivered right to your door. If you would like to volunteer, you may do so through the same link. If you would like to donate to this ministry, please mail checks to Sandy Hook UMC and please note More Than A Meal in the memo section so that we know which ministry the money is for. The deadline to request a meal is Nov. 16. Help us make sure that no one in Bartholomew County goes without a Thanksgiving meal!
HOLIDAY MARKET, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dec. 3, Unitarian Universalist Church, 7850 W. Goeller Blvd., Columbus. Great opportunity to get into the holiday spirit! Shop all morning with local artisans and nonprofit vendors for unique gifts. Then enjoy homemade soup and dessert for lunch. End by picking up home baked cookies and other treats to take home for your holiday events.
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 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, 215 N. National Road, Columbus, Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 to 9:30 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.), and Nov. 13 and the second Saturday of each 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., Nov. 19 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., Dec. 3 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., Nov. 13 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. Decorated trees, extraordinary displays and items from the permanent collection will transform the museum into everyone’s favorite time of year. The Christmas Memories exhibit runs from Nov. 29 through Dec. 22. Admission is free, with a donation suggested. 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 Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. or by appointment. The Research Center is open Mondays and Wednesdays 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. to 4 p.m. or by appointment. Information: 812-346-8989, jenningscounty.org.
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. The galley is open Thursday and Friday from 12 noon to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more about the current exhibition and artists at 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. 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. Saturdays and Mondays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. 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. Dec. 2 and 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.
