Go Guide — Nov. 20

Kids and teens

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Teen Watch-It Wednesday: November Holidays, 3:30 p.m., Nov. 20; Third Annual Tots’ Turkey Trot, 11:30 a.m., Nov. 20; Library Babies, 10 a.m., 10:35 a.m., 11:05 a.m., Nov. 21, Dec. 5; Teen Thursgame, 3:30 p.m., Nov. 21; Teen Super Smash Bros Tournament, 3:30 p.m., Nov. 21; Tween Game Time, 3:30 p.m., Nov. 21; Teen Volunteer Group, 4 p.m., Nov. 25; Toddler Time, 9:15 and 10 a.m., Nov. 26, Dec. 3; Preschool Storytime, 11 a.m., Nov. 26, Dec. 3; Teen DIY: Cat Toys, 3:30 p.m., Nov. 26; Girls Who Code, 6 p.m., Nov. 26; Teen Game Day, 10 a.m., Nov. 27; Handprint Turkey Workshop, 11:30 a.m., Nov. 27; Sing and Play with Allie Jean, 4 p.m., Nov. 27, 10 a.m., Dec. 4; Kids’ Ukulele Class, 4:35 p.m., Nov. 27. Information: mybcpl.org/events.

HERE COMES SANTA, 6 to 8 p.m., Nov. 29, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Join Santa in his sleigh before he gets ready to pack up and deliver gifts all around the world. Elves will bring free hot chocolate and warm snacks, along with a coloring station and Letters to Santa mailbox.

Sports, exercise, wellness

CIRCLE K FIELDHOUSE RECREATION DAY, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Nov. 21, NexusPark, 2380 25th St., Columbus. Drop in to the Circle K Fieldhouse for an afternoon of fun. Sports and recreation equipment will be set up and available to enjoy for free. Areas will be available for group games as well as self-directed recreation activities. Ages 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

UNITED WAY GOBBLE WOBBLE 5K RUN AND WALK, 9 a.m., Nov. 23, Hamilton Community Center, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Fun, fitness, and philanthropy come together at Cummins’ 5K in support of United Way of Bartholomew County. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with the race starting at 9 a.m. This event is Indiana Timing Certified. Adults can participate for $35, and children for $25. All proceeds will go directly to Cummins’ United Way of Bartholomew County impact campaign. Participants are asked to bring a canned good for Love Chapel Food Pantry. Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Columbus/UnitedWayGobbleWobbleKRunAndWalk.

5K ON TURKEY DAY, 8 a.m., Nov. 28, Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds, 750 W. County Road 200S, Columbus. Registration begins at 7 a.m., with the race at 8 a.m. Entry fee is $30. All proceeds go to Love Chapel. Registration: https://givebutter.com/LNP0D2.

TOUR DE TRAILS TURKEY TROT, 9 a.m. Nov. 28, Hamilton Center, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Participation is free, with donations going to the Chuck Wilt Youth Scholarship Fund for Parks and Recreation Programs. Registration: https://columbusparkfoundation-bloom.kindful.com/e/turkey-trot-5k.

OPEN SKATES, Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 to 4 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 to 2:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, 1 to 2:30 p.m. (adults only), through April 20, Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus.

FREE LINE DANCE CLASSES, 6 to 7 p.m., Wednesdays, 1:30 to 3 p.m., Thursdays, First United Methodist Church, 618 Eighth St., Columbus. Classes are free, but a $3 donation for missions is appreciated. Contact the church at 812-372-2851 for more information.

BLACKWELL PARK STORYWALK, Blackwell Park, 1550 Whitney Court, Columbus. Enjoy some fresh air while strolling the Bartholomew County Public Library’s StoryWalk. The StoryWalk is located along the People Trail near the Pollinator Park in Blackwell Park.

SWIMMING FOR EXERCISE, Foundation for Youth, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus. Lap swimming, water aerobics and public swim are available. You must preregister for current swim sessions. Information: foundationforyouth.com.

Miscellaneous

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Reading with Friends, 9:30 a.m., Nov. 20; Civil War Book Club, 5:30 p.m., Nov. 20; A Conversation with Mona Susan Power, 7 p.m., Nov. 20; Lights Up, Sound Down Movie, 10 a.m., Nov. 22; Flow Yoga, noon, Nov. 25, Dec. 2, 9; Adults Reading YA Book Club, 6 p.m., Nov. 25; Family Storytime, 6 p.m., Nov. 25, Dec. 2, 9; Chair Yoga, 1 p.m., Nov. 26, Dec. 3; All Book’d Book Club, 5:30 p.m., Nov. 26; Christmas Songs by Guy, 6 p.m., Dec. 3; Hope Family Craft, 3 p.m., Dec. 4; Crafts and Cocoa, 4 p.m., Dec. 5; Information: mybcpl.org/events.

BCPL EXPRESS, 10 to 11:30 a.m., 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Nov. 21; noon to 4 p.m., Nov. 23; 2:45 to 3 p.m., 4 to 4:45 p.m., Nov. 25; 10 to 11 a.m., 3 to 5 p.m., Nov. 26, locations very – check library website. BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library.

FIRST FAMILIES OF HOPE, 10 a.m. to noon, Dec. 1 and the first Saturday of each month, Yellow Trail Research Center, west side of Hope Town Square, 644 Main St., Hope. The Bartholomew County Genealogical Society would like to recognize the Yellow Trail Museum’s 50th Anniversary in 2025 with the First Families in the Hawcreek/Flatrock area. Through August 2025, bring photos, genealogy, documents, stories or anything else you might want to share. With your permission, the genealogical society will scan copies. These digital copies will be available for all attendees (bring your own jump drive), as well as the Yellow Trail Research Center.

PROPELLER LEGO CLUB, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Mondays, Nov. 25, Dec. 2, Columbus Propeller, 4760 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus. Come join Propeller’s ever-growing Lego Club. The club is free and open for all ages.

CHRISTMAS MEMORIES, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Dec. 21, Bartholomew County Historical Society, 524 Third St., Columbus. Visitors are invited to see various decorated Christmas trees and ornaments.

WREATH WORKSHOPS, 10 a.m. to noon, Nov. 21, 23, Henry Breeding Farm, 13730 N. County Road 100W, Edinburgh. Instructions and assistance will be provided by Purdue Extension Master Gardeners. All supplies are provided, including fresh cut greens and ribbon. You will leave with a handmade wreath ready to hang outdoors. Bring your own garden gloves and hand clippers. Call 812-372-3541.

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN’S COOKIE WALK, 9 a.m. to noon, Nov. 23, First United Methodist Church, 618 Eighth St., Columbus. The 34th annual United Methodist Women’s Cookie Walk will take place in the Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church. Create your own box of decorated and specialty cookies for $8 a pound, then add some fudge, divinity, and other candies for $6 per half pound. All proceeds go to support local and state missions, which include Learning Tree Pre-School and Love Chapel in Columbus, the United Methodist Children’s Home in Lebanon, and the Lucille Raines Residence in Indianapolis. For more information, contact the church office at 812-372-2851.

CHRISTMAS MARKET, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 23, First Baptist Church, 3300 Fairlawn Drive, Columbus. The 12th annual Christmas Market market provides a showplace for local artists and craftspeople. Hand-crafted seasonal items include: woodworking, fabric art, fused glass, carved Santas, floral arrangements, paintings, watercolors, photographs, ceramics, Christmas toffee, and much more.

CHAMPAGNE DREAMS FINE ARTISAN SALE, 1 to 4 p.m., Nov. 23, Brown County Art Guild, 48 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Immerse yourself in a festive atmosphere filled with new art and gorgeous artisan creations, piano melodies played by Clara Stanley, and treats provided by Tasty Plate. The Annual Raffle Drawing takes place at 3 p.m., featuring the watercolor painting “Two Umbrellas – Paris Autumn Rain” by Guild Artist Member Zhen-Zhong Duan.

WHO’S HOO COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS SHOW, 5 p.m., Nov. 23, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. The third annual show recognizing independent country music artists will feature a red carpet starting at 3:30 p.m., followed by the show at 5 p.m. and a concert at 7 p.m.

SLEIGH AND CARRIAGE RIDE, 5 to 9 p.m., Nov. 29, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Horse drawn sleigh and carriage rides along with hot chocolate, warm snacks, vendors, coloring pages, Letters to Santa mailbox and a professional photographer to get pictures with Santa. $25 per person, $100 for up to six.

“MY WAY” CD RELEASE, 6:30 p.m., Dec. 3, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Lalith Guy Paranavitana, president and founder of Empire Tea Services LLC, will sell his original album CD, “My Way,” followed by a free Christmas concert in the Red Room. All proceeds will go to Love Chapel.

A NOT SO SILENT NIGHT, 4 to 8 p.m., Dec. 5, Downtown Columbus, 500 Washington St., Columbus. Part of First Thursdays Downtown. Downtown Merchants will have extended business hours.

HOLIDAY WREATH MAKING CLASS, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Dec. 5, District Six Event Space, 1395 W. County Road 200S, Columbus. Make wreaths out of fresh evergreens like pine and cedar, and decorate with natural touches like pinecones, dried berries, cinnamon sticks, and festive ribbons. Hot cider included. Tickets are $75 per person and includes supplies. Register at https://www.districtsixcolumbus.com/holiday-wreaths.

CABARET AT THE COMMONS, 7:30 to 9 p.m., Dec. 5, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. Tony and Grammy Award nominee Orfeh will perform some of her music.

HOLIDAY POPS, 3 to 5 p.m., Dec. 7, Judson Erne Auditorium, 1400 25th St., Columbus. The Columbus Indiana Children’s Choir and Philharmonic Chorus will perform transcendent anthems, classical holiday favorites and sing-along carols. For information, visit www.thecip.org/events/holiday-pops/.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS, 6 p.m., Dec. 7, Downtown Columbus, 500 Washington St., Columbus. Columbus Festival of Lights is an annual event where the community gathers to watch illuminated floats grace the street of the city.

ELKS LODGE BINGO, 6:30 p.m. Fridays and 12:30 p.m. Sundays, Elks 521 Lodge Bingo Hall, 4664 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus. Doors open at 5 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Sunday. The first game is at 6:30 p.m. on Friday and 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. Open to the public. Information: 812-379-4386.

VFW POST 1987 BINGO, 215 N. National Road, Columbus, Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.), and the second Saturday of each month from 2 to 6 p.m. (doors open at noon). Open to the public.

AMERICAN LEGION BINGO & KARAOKE, American Legion Post 25, 2515 25th St., Columbus. Bingo is on Tuesdays starting at 6 p.m. Karaoke is on Wednesdays starting at 6 p.m.

COLUMBUS CHESS CLUB, 5 to 9 p.m., Thursdays, Lewellen Chapel, corner of Middle Road and Grissom Street, Columbus. Equipment is furnished. Open to chess players 16 and older. Information: 801-856-4812.

COLUMBUS AREA RAILROAD CLUB, open house noon to 4 p.m., Dec. 21 and the third Saturday of each month; meeting Nov. 21 and the Thursday after every open house. Trains will be operating layouts in four scales — HO, N, O, and On30. The club is located at the Johnson County Park headquarters building adjacent to Camp Atterbury. Information: Greg Harter, 812-350-8636, or on Facebook at Columbus Area Railroad Club.

GRACE’S TABLE FREE MEAL, 5 p.m., the second Sunday of each month, East Columbus United Methodist Church, 2439 Indiana Ave., Columbus. Free meal in the youth center as well as music and storytelling. Enter the church parking lot on Indiana Avenue.

THE TABLE, 6 p.m., Nov. 14 and the second Thursday of each month, Petersville United Methodist Church, 2781 N. County Road 500E, Columbus. There will be a free meal and a time of sharing, discussion and prayers.

AMERICAN SEWING GUILD, 9 to 11 a.m., Dec. 7 and the first Saturday of each month. Neighborhood group welcomes sewing enthusiasts of all skill levels and walks of life, meets monthly to learn new sewing skills, network with others who share an interest in sewing and participate in community sewing projects. If you are interested in attending, email Marilyn at marilyndesigned@aol.com for meeting location.

COLUMBUS STAR QUILTERS, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Dec. 5 and the first Thursday of each month, First Baptist Church Columbus, 3300 Fairlawn Drive, Columbus. On Oct. 3, after a short business meeting, there will be four presentations: Janice Harrell on “How to Make Folded Envelopes”, Carol Walp will offer “Tips for Embroidering”, Jo Ann Ferguson on “Beading on Your Quilts” and Vicki Anthony on “Sewing a Perfect Arc”. Each gathering consists of a short business meeting followed by a quilting lesson/program, along with show-and-tell of finished projects. Members participate in various service projects. New and experienced quilters are invited to attend. Membership dues are $15 per year. For information, visit starquiltersofcolumbus.weebly.com.

EVENING STAR QUILT GUILD, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Dec. 10 and the second Tuesday of each month, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. The Evening Star Quilt Guild is a group of women who enjoy creating traditional and modern art quilts while learning new methods. For more, visit starquiltersofcolumbus.weebly.com.

FRIENDS DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB, 1 to 4:30 p.m. every Thursday, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2561 N. California St., Columbus. Bridge club open to the public.

Galleries, museums, exhibits

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 524 Third St., Columbus. BCHS hosts two permanent exhibits that share the history and heritage of Bartholomew County. The historical society also hosts rotating exhibits throughout the year featuring items from their extensive collection. Admission is free with a donation suggested. Information: 812-372-3541, bartholomewhistory.org.

GALLERY 506, Columbus Indiana Visitors Center, 506 Fifth St., Columbus. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

YELLOW TRAIL MUSEUM/VISITORS CENTER/RESEARCH CENTER, west side of Hope Town Square, 644 Main St., Hope. The museum is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturdays noon to 4 p.m., or by appointment. The Research Center is open by appointment. Contact the museum at 812-546-8020. Follow Facebook page “Yellow Trail Museum/Hope Visitors Center” for updated information.

ATTERBURY-BAKALAR AIR MUSEUM, at Columbus Municipal Airport, 4742 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus, is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Special tours may be scheduled by calling 812-372-4356. The museum preserves the history of the former Atterbury Army Air Field, later named Bakalar Air Force Base. The C-119 Aircraft will be open to the public on the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission. Visit the museum online at atterburybakalarairmuseum.org and on Facebook.

PERCEPTIONS YOGA, MINDFULNESS & ART, 139 State Road 3, Vernon. Gallery hours are from noon to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. The October artist of the month is Jessica Brawner. Jessica’s life experiences have led her to create upcycled, random, unique, one of a kind pieces. Check it out at Out Of My Mind-Art on Facebook. The closing reception will be held on Oct. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. at which time final purchases can be made. Information: perceptionsyoga.org or facebook.com/northvernonyoga.

PATHS CROSS, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 14 through Dec. 6, Monday through Friday, The Republic Building, 333 Second St., Columbus. Artists Kelly Wilson, Gary Rohrbacher and Anne Filson present Paths Cross, a linked body of paintings and bas-relief panels, instigated by parallel co-creation. Working with distinct materials and production methods, each collaborator explored common formal and spatial themes. Information: architecture.indiana.edu/.

T.C. STEELE STATE HISTORIC SITE, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, 4220 T.C. Steele Road, Nashville. Staff is offering special indoor tours — each with a limited number of people. Tours are included with site admission, but preregistration is recommended by calling 812-988-2785. Information: indianamuseum.org/tcsteele.

TRI-STATE ARTISANS, 422 Washington St., Columbus. Handmade retail gallery of more than 60 local artisans. Unique gifts, fine art, art classes for youth and adults, youth art programs, art parties and home parties. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. Information: tsartisans.com.

JENNINGS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM, 134 Brown St., Vernon. Museum hours are Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment. Information: 812-346-8989, jenningscounty.org.

BROWN COUNTY ART GUILD, 48 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Guild artist exhibition and sale is all-new artwork and a refurbished gallery space. Open Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Information: 812-988-6185 or browncountyartguild.org.

THE REPUBLIC BUILDING GALLERY, 333 Second St., Columbus. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

411 GALLERY, 411 Sixth St., Columbus. The galley is open Thursday and Friday from noon to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more about the current exhibition and artists at artsincolumbus.org/411.

HOOSIER ARTIST GALLERY, 45 S. Jefferson St., Nashville. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: hoosierartist.com.

BROWN COUNTY ART GALLERY, 1 Artist Drive, Nashville. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Information: 812-988-4609, brncagal@att.net, browncountyartgallery.org.

CHARLENE MARSH STUDIO & GALLERY, 4013 Lanam Ridge Road, Nashville, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Mondays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. For more information, please call the studio/gallery at 812-988-4497 or visit charlenemarshstudio.com.

Ongoing

FABULOUS FIRST FRIDAYS WITH MISS POLLY, 11 a.m., the first Friday of each month. Viewpoint Books, 548 Washington St., Columbus. Information: 812-376-0778.

FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus. The Boys & Girls Club is open to children ages 5-18. Information: 812-372-7867.

KIDSCOMMONS, 309 Washington St., Columbus. Ongoing activities are all free with museum admission. Information: 812-378-3046.