Events listed for Thursday, Sept. 18
TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly) — 9:15 to 11 a.m., Rios De Agua Viva, 51 N. Brooks St., Columbus. Weigh in: 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. Meeting: 10 to 11 a.m. For information, contact Jan Spears at 812-603-5107.
Developmental Assets and Developmental Relationships Workshop — 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m., United Way Building, 1531 13th St., Columbus. This two-hour workshop, utilizing Search Institute’s Developmental Relationships and Developmental Assets Frameworks, is designed to help adults in the community understand and focus on five elements crucial to developing meaningful relationships with youth while building essential assets that enable youth to thrive. Registration and information: www.cydbartholomew.org.
Library Babies — 10 to 10:30 a.m., 10:35 to 11 a.m. and 11:05 to 11:30 a.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime. Register on the library website.
Tween Game Time — 3:30 to 5 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Stop by after school and join library staff for some laid-back fun as you play your way through the library’s collection of board, card and dice games. Game selection may vary.
Teen Game Day — 3:30 to 5 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Learn to play new games and enjoy older ones in this afterschool games club. Games include Disney Sorcerer’s Arena: Epic Alliance, numerous unicorn-themed games and games on the arcade machine. Register on the library website.
Downtown Columbus Food Truck Festival — 4 to 8 p.m., parking lot next to Hotel Indigo, 400 Brown St., Columbus. Includes several food vendors, live music and outdoor seating.
Pavel and Direct Contact — 6 to 7:30 p.m., Fourth Street, Columbus. This Latin jazz and salsa ensemble is led by pianist Pavel Polanco-Safadit and backed by an outstanding band of musicians. Part of the JazzIN Columbus concert series. Free.
