Community calendar – Dec. 5

Events listed for Thursday, Dec. 5

Columbus Star Quilters — 9:30 a.m. to noon, First Baptist Church, 3300 Fairlawn Drive, Columbus. The last meeting of the year will include as short business meeting, block exchange and pitch-in luncheon. New and experienced quilters are invited to attend. For more information, contact Guild President Susannah Lipinski at threadheadred@peoplepc.com.

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.

Preschool Dance Class with Megan — 10 to 10:30 a.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Children ages 2 to 5 are invited to dance with local dance teacher, Megan. Caregivers will stay in the room with their dancers. Join the wait list on the library website.

Crafts and Cocoa — 4 to 6 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Join library staff and their community partners for crafts, hot cocoa and winter cheer.

A Not So Silent Night — 4 to 8 p.m., Downtown Columbus, 500 Washington St., Columbus. Will include food, sleigh rides, visits with Santa, music and an Elf Hunt Riddle to solve. Downtown merchants will have extended business hours.

Transformers — 6 to 7 p.m., St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 719 Fifth St., Columbus. This group welcomes children and families who are grieving a loss. Families will receive resources/topics the Monday prior to the Thursday meeting. Meets in person on the first and third Thursdays of each month from in Room 2164. Contact Bereavement Specialist David Dopson at 812-314-8096 or wdopson@crh.org.

Holiday Wreath Making Class — 6:30 to 8 p.m., District Six Event Space, 1395 W. County Road 200S, Columbus. Create wreathes out of fresh evergreens, and decorate with pinecones, berries, ribbons and more. Tickets are $75 per person. Each ticket price includes all supplies needed for wreaths plus holiday treats and beverages. Class is limited to 15 participants. Reservations: www.districtsixcolumbus.com/holiday-wreaths.

Cabaret at The Commons — 7:30 to 9 p.m., The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. Tony and Grammy Award nominee and Broadway performer Orfeh will perform. Tickets: www.thecip.org/events/orfeh/.