Events listed for Thursday, Oct. 2
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.
Columbus Star Quilters — 9:30 a.m., First Baptist Church, 3300 Fairlawn Drive, Columbus. The Columbus Star Quilters will meet in Friendship Hall to finalize plans for the upcoming A Gathering of Quilts Show, which will be held on Oct. 17 and 18 at Foundation for Youth.
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.
Nuestra América: Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos — 2 to 3 p.m., online only. Join Bartholomew County Public Library staff online with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history. 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. Play an assortment of board and card games, and enjoy games on the new gaming PCs and arcade machine. Register on the library website.
STEM Discovery Night — 5 to 7 p.m., Toyota Material Handling T+REX Complex, 6125 Inwood Drive, Columbus. This family-friendly evening will be filled with hands-on activities and cutting-edge technology. Explore robotics, artificial intelligence, 3D printing, augmented and virtual reality, and advanced fabrication methods. Plus, meet local industry leaders and innovators from Toyota Material Handling, Cummins, Enkei, Flambeau, Forvia, Lindal, Propeller and more. Food will be available from Covered Bridge BBQ. Free admission.
A Taste of Columbus 2025 — 5 to 8 p.m., The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. Join Love Chapel for an evening of unlimited sample-sized bites from Columbus’ top culinary spots. For ages 21-and-over only. Proceeds will benefit Love Chapel. Cost is $35. Tickets and information: givebutter.com/tasteofcolumbus.
First Thursday Film Club — 6 to 7:30 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Join library staff on the first Thursday of each month for a curated screening of classic, art and international films. Discover timeless stories and cinematic gems in the company of fellow film lovers.
