Community calendar – Dec. 19

Events listed for Tuesday, Dec. 19

Bartholomew County

PTABOA — 8:30 a.m., Governmental Office Building, 440 Third St., Columbus.

Toddler Time — 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. and 10 to 10:30 a.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. This relaxed program is a toddler-friendly introduction to storytime. Toddler time features books and activities geared toward children ages 18 months to 3 years old.

Columbus Board of Works — 10 a.m., Columbus City Hall, 123 Washington St., Columbus.

Preschool Storytime — 11 to 11:30 a.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Children ages 3-5 are invited. These storytimes build the early literacy skills that promote school readiness through fun stories, songs, rhymes, and movement.

Homeschool Hangout — 11 a.m. to noon, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Come hang out, make some friends and learn something new. This month, we will watch “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and share treats and games.

Columbus Utilities Service Board — 11:30 a.m., Columbus City Utilities, 1111 McClure Road, Columbus.

Chair Yoga — 1 to 2 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. A one-hour session with a certified yoga and chair yoga instructor. These sessions are great for beginners and those who want to focus on gentle practice.

Beginning Again — 2 to 3:30 p.m., or 5:30 to 7 p.m., Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, 2626 17th St., Columbus. Beginning Again Group is for anyone who has lost a family member. In-person meetings with Zoom option also available. Contact hospice bereavement specialist David Dopson for more information on how to attend and preregister. Information: 812-314-8096, [email protected].

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) No. 021 — St. Peter’s Lutheran School, 719 Fifth St., Columbus. Enter Door A, off Fourth Street parking lot each Tuesday. Weigh-in: 3:20 to 3:40 p.m. Meeting follows. Information, call 812-552-8397.

Teen Last Day of School Party — 3:30 to 5 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Celebrate the end of the semester with hot chocolate and cookie decorating. All snacks and materials provided.

Pokemon Club — 4 to 5:30 p.m., Hope Branch Library, 635 Harrison St., Hope. Card collectors, trainers, gamers, and fans are all welcome to join, learn and talk about all things Pokemon.

Hope Town Council — 5:30 p.m., Hope Town Hall, 404 Jackson St., Hope.

Non-Surgical Weight Loss Information Session — 5:30 p.m., online. Free information sessions for those interested in learning about surgical and nonsurgical options for weight loss via a telehealth platform. To register, call 812-376-5640.

Columbus Board of Zoning — 6:30 p.m., WebEx and City Hall, 123 Washington St., Columbus.

Flat Rock-Hawcreek School Board — 7 p.m., Flatrock-Hawcreek Central Office, 9423 State Road 9N, Hope.

Jennings County

Essential Services Board — 3 p.m., Government Center, 200 E. Brown St., Vernon.