Events listed for Wednesday, Oct. 29
TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly) No. 1444 — 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. Weigh-in at 11:30 a.m., meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Must be a member of Mill Race Center. For more information, call Karen Burbrink at 812-371-9616.
“Talking Leaves” Launch — noon to 1 p.m., Columbus AirPark, 4444 Kelly St., Columbus. The “Talking Leaves” Launch event celebrates the creativity of the Columbus AirPark campus. The new, student-led literary magazine is revealed, and attendees receive their own copy. Information: go.iu.edu/8vxS.
Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons — 2 to 3 p.m., online only. Join Bartholomew County Public Library staff as Philippa Gregory, coined as the “queen of British historical fiction,” returns to the infamous Tudor Court with a tale that is both timely and timeless. Register on the library website.
Teen Film Series: Spooky Version — 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Watch “Drop” in the Teen Room. Register on the library website.
The Impact of Alzheimer’s and Dementia in Our Community — 5 to 6 p.m., Columbus Learning Center, 4555 Central Ave., Columbus. Join IU Columbus for an informative program to learn about the impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia, local resources and ways you can join the fight against the disease.
Laurie Wright: “My Favorite Monsters” Artist Talk & Gallery Reception — 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Hotel Indigo, 400 Brown St., Columbus. Artist Laurie Wright will discuss how her childhood love of vintage monster films evolved into stitched mosaic quilt portraits. Spooky snacks and a monster-themed drink will be available. Free admission.
Beyond the History Books: A Personal Holocaust Story — 6 to 7:30 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Discover one family’s remarkable Holocaust survival story as Sharie Fields shares her family’s journey of resilience, courage and hope for a more tolerant future. Register on the library website.
Yes And: Miller Prize Conversation with AD—WO — 6:30 to 8 p.m., The Republic Building, 333 Second St., Columbus. Join 2024-25 J. Irwin and Xenia S. Miller Prize recipient Jen Wood and Emanuel Admassu of AD—WO in conversation with special guest Billie Tsien, who is the founding partner with Tod Williams of the New York City-based studio Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects | Partners. This conversation will be opened with a poetry reading by Indiana Author Award honoree Manòn Voice. A reception with Jen, Emauel, and Billie will take place at 6:30 p.m., followed by the conversation at 6:45 p.m. Free admission. Registration and information: www.eventbrite.com.
Preparing Middle Schoolers for the Ups and Downs of Smartphones and Social Media — 7 to 8 p.m., online only. Presented by IU Columbus, Jennifer Berger from Ready, Set, Screen will challenge assumptions about how teens and kids can be safe, smart and healthy in the digital age, and illuminates what kids need to thrive online. Attend on Zoom via go.iu.edu/SocialMediaPrep.
