Go! Guide – Nov. 15

Kids and teens

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Playdate, 11 a.m., Nov. 15; Hope Family Craft Night, 3 p.m., Nov. 15; Teen Watch-It Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., Nov. 15, 29; Teen NaNoWriMo Writers Group, 4 p.m., Nov. 15, 29; Library Babies, 10 and 10:30 a.m., Nov. 16, 30; Tween Game Time, 3:30 p.m., Nov. 16; Teen Thursgame, 3:30 p.m., Nov. 16, 30; Family Storytime, 3:30 p.m., Nov. 16, 30; Teen Dungeons and Dragons, 3:30 p.m., Nov. 16; Indiana Author Trista Newyear, 6:30 p.m., Nov. 16; Sing and Play with Allie Jean, 10 a.m., Nov. 17; Celebrate the Storywalk, 3:30 p.m., Nov. 17; Beading Jewelry, 3:30 p.m., Nov. 17; Kids Kitchen, 2 p.m., Nov. 18; Pokemon Club, 4 p.m., Nov. 20; Family Storytime, 6 p.m., Nov. 20; Toddler Time, 9:15 and 10 a.m., Nov. 21, 28; Preschool Storytime, 11 a.m., Nov. 21, 28; Homeschool Hangout, 11 a.m., Nov. 21; Teen Friendsgiving Party, 3:30 p.m., Nov. 21; Pokemon Club at Hope, 4 p.m., Nov. 21; Teen Food Film Feastival, 10 a.m., Nov. 22; Handprint Turkey Workshop, 11 a.m., Nov. 22; 9th St. Park Neighborhood Watch Fundraiser, 3 p.m., Nov. 24; Teen Crochet Camp, 3:30 p.m., Nov. 28; Preschool Art Studio, 11 a.m., Nov. 29; Teen RPG: Avatar Legends, 3:30 p.m., Nov. 30. Information: mybcpl.org/events.

Music

CHIRSTMAS CONCERT, 7 p.m., Dec. 17, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 6045 E. State St., Columbus. Featuring Dr. Michelle Louer, director, Dr. John Allegar, organist, and the Second Presbyterian Church Beecher Singers & Orchestra. A pre-concert harp recital will begin at 6:40 p.m. Free.

Educational

GREEN DRINKS, 6 to 8 p.m., Nov. 15, El Nopal, 3114 North National Road, Columbus. Energy Matters will host a Green Drinks event. Louise Norman, Cummins’ global waste and environmental strategy manager, will speak about the company’s use of renewable energy to reduce its carbon footprint in Indiana and U.S. operations. The talk starts at 6:30 p.m. and is free and open to anyone interested in the clean energy transition and climate change.

Sports, exercise, wellness

TURKEY TROT, 9 a.m., Nov. 23, Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Dr., Columbus. 2023 Turkey Trot and Tour de Trails on Thanksgiving Day starting at 9 a.m. For more details, visit cbusinparks.com/cpf-events.

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 “Waiting for the Biblioburro/Esperando el Biblioburro” by Monica Brown 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: Hope Family Craft Night, 3 p.m., Nov. 15; Author Talk, 4 p.m., Nov. 16, 3 p.m., Nov. 30; Indiana Author Trista Newyear, 6:30 p.m., Nov. 16; Music with Valerie, 10:40 a.m., Nov. 17; Hooks and Needles Meetup, 11 a.m., Nov. 18; Adult RPG: Avatar Legends, 3:30 p.m., Nov. 18; Chair Yoga, 1 p.m., Nov. 21, 28; Adult Craft Night, 6 p.m., Nov. 21; Ninth Street Park Neighborhood Watch Fundraiser, 3 p.m., Nov. 24; Adults Reading YA Book Club, 6 p.m., Nov. 27; All Book’d Book Club, 5:30 p.m., Nov. 28; Reading with Friends, 9:30 a.m., Nov. 29; Cribbage Game Night at Swine and Dine, 6 p.m., Nov. 30. Information: mybcpl.org/events.

PUBLIC BY DESIGN, ongoing exhibition highlighting an exploration of community, architecture, art and design that activates the modern legacy of Columbus, Indiana. Exhibits located throughout downtown Columbus through November. For a map and more details, visit exhibitcolumbus.org.

33rd ANNUAL COOKIE WALK, 9 a.m. to noon, Nov. 18, First United Methodist Church, 618 Eighth St., Columbus. Create your own box of decorated and specialty cookies for $7 a pound, then add some fudge, divinity, and other candies for $5 per half pound. All proceeds support local and state missions. Preorders are now being taken by calling the church at 812-372-2851.

CHRISTMAS MARKET, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 18, First Baptist Church Columbus, 3300 Fairlawn Drive, Columbus. Annual Christmas Market featuring arts and crafts from local residents. Featured are woodworking, fabric arts, paintings, mosaics, glasswork, holiday wreaths, Christmas toffee and much, much more.

HOLIDAY MARKET, Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Church, 7850 W. Goeller Blvd., Columbus. Artisan vendors, sweet breakfast treats, homemade soup and dessert lunch, plus cookie walk. Features many nonprofit organizations selling items perfect for gift-giving. There will also be a special children’s emporium where children can shop for low-cost gifts without adult help. Fun for all, and good eating! Information: 812-342-6230.

PROPELLER LEGO CLUB, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Nov. 20, 27, Columbus Propeller, 4760 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus. The club has a different theme every week and parents are encouraged to join in. There are a wide variety of Legos to choose from, so grab a friend and join the fun. The club is free and open for all ages.

COLUMBUS VIEWFINDERS PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB, 6 to 8 p.m., Nov. 20, Sandy Hook United Methodist, 1610 Taylor Road, Columbus. Do you have an interest in photography? Camera club welcomes all levels of photography, even if you have no experience but are curious. Our meetings are monthly (typically third Monday of the month) where we will discuss photography-related topics, have a photo share and socialize.

CHRISTMAS ON THE PLAZA, 5 to 9 p.m., Nov. 24, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. The Ninth Street Park Neighborhood Watch and Bartholomew County Library will present Christmas on the Plaza. Horse-drawn carriage and sleigh rides will be available for $15 per person or $60 for a family of up to six people. Santa will arrive at 6:30 p.m. via sleigh. Pictures will be the responsibility of the parents. Every child will receive a goody bag. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served from 5 p.m. while supplies last. RSVPs for sleigh and carriage rides required. All proceeds will benefit the Ninth Street Park Neighborhood Watch 2024 programs. To RSVP, please call Christopher Rutan at 812-447-2121.

CHRISTMAS OF YESTERYEAR, 5 to 8 p.m., Dec. 1, Hope Town Square. Presented by Yellow Trail Museum in Hope. Bake sale and crafts with Santa arriving at the museum at 5:15 p.m. Live nativity in the square. Character performances at Willow Leaves of Hope.

HOLIDAY MARKET, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dec. 2, Unitarian Universalist Church, 7850 W. Goeller, Columbus. Artisan vendors, sweet breakfast treats, homemade soup and dessert lunch, plus cookie walk. There will also be a special Children’s Emporium which children can shop for low-cost gifts without adult help. Information: 812-342-6230.

COLUMBUS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS, 6 to 9 p.m., Dec. 2, Columbus. Columbus Festival of Lights Parade is an annual event where the community gathers to watch illuminated floats in downtown Columbus. Bring your family down to experience the magic of the season and feel the warmth of a community. Visit ColumbusFestivalofLights.com or email info@columbusfestivaloflights.com.

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 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.), 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. 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, or on Facebook at Columbus Area Railroad Club.

GRACE’S TABLE FREE MEAL, 5 p.m., Dec. 10 and the second Sunday of each month, East Columbus United Methodist Church, 2439 Indiana Ave., Columbus. Free meal in the youth center as well as music and storytelling. Enter the church parking lot on Indiana Avenue.

AMERICAN SEWING GUILD, 9 to 11 a.m., Dec. 2 and the first Saturday of each month. Neighborhood group welcomes sewing enthusiasts of all skill levels and walks of life, meets monthly to learn new sewing skills, network with others who share an interest in sewing and participate in community sewing projects. If you are interested in attending, please email Marilyn at marilyndesigned@aol.com for meeting location.

COLUMBUS STAR QUILT GUILD, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Dec. 7 and the first Thursday of each month, First Baptist Church Columbus, 3300 Fairlawn Drive, Columbus. Each gathering consists of a short business meeting followed by a quilting lesson/program, along with show-and-tell of finished projects. Members participate in various service projects. New and experienced quilters are invited to attend. Membership dues are $15 per year. For information, visit starquiltersofcolumbus.weebly.com.

EVENING STAR QUILT GUILD, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Dec. 12 and the second Tuesday of each month, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. The Evening Star Quilt Guild is a group of women who enjoy creating traditional and modern art quilts while learning new methods. For more, visit starquiltersofcolumbus.weebly.com.

FRIENDS DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB, 1 to 4:30 p.m. every Thursday, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2561 N. California St., Columbus. Bridge club open to the public.

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. 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/RESEARCH 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 noon to 4 p.m., or by appointment. The research center is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment.

ATTERBURY-BAKALAR AIR MUSEUM, located at Columbus Municipal Airport, 4742 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus, is open Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are accepted to help with ongoing costs of operation. 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. 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, 134 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 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. Jewelry and glass artist Elizabeth Parrock and photographer Tom Duffy are the November featured artists. Parrock creates beautiful beadwork, PMC in silver, bronze, and copper jewelry, and fused glass. Duffy began his photography career about 15 years ago, focusing on soothing and inspirational compositions found in nature. He often blends various textures, creating unique and colorful abstract images. 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. Information: 812-988-4609, brncagal@att.net, 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. 1 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.