Events listed for Wednesday, Feb. 4
Preschool Art Studio: Black History Month — 11:15 a.m. to noon, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Celebrate Black History Month by making art inspired by artist Alma Thomas. Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers can drop in to make art in the style of this Black artist.
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.
Skill Builders: Valentine Craft — 1 to 1:45 p.m. and 2 to 2:45 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Make something fun while spending time together in a friendly, social setting. Email Sandy Allman at sallman@mybcpl.org to register.
Teen Film Series: Black History Month — 3:30 to 5 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Watch “Captain America: Brave New World” in the Teen Room. Register on the library website.
Kids’ Art Studio — 4 to 4:45 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Join library staff and unleash your creativity. All supplies provided.
InventHER – Girls in STEM — 4 to 6 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. InventHER – Girls in STEM is a free girl-powered event hosted by CSA Fodrea’s sixth grade robotics team 29544C to inspire girls to explore STEM.
Bartholomew County Writer’s Group — 6 to 7 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Make connections, learn, and share with other area authors.
Historic Downtown Neighborhood Alliance Meeting — 6 to 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 512 Seventh St., Columbus. Sarah Sanders will be featured at the next meeting of the Historic Downtown Neighborhood Alliance where she will present on the Sander’s “River House” near Madison, one of the oldest structures in Indiana with a connection to Columbus and Cummins Engine Company. The meeting will also include a presentation by Michael Cartwright on how to begin searching the history of old houses. Enter through Door 2 on Seventh Street. Free admission.
Sierra Club – Winding Waters Group — 6 to 7:30 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Open to the public, each gathering features guest speakers presenting on key environmental topics.
Wednesday Music Series: Timothy Scott — 6 to 8 p.m., Hog Molly Brewing Co., 1405 Hutchins Ave., Columbus.
