Events listed for Thursday, Aug. 21
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.
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.
BCPL Express — 10 to 11:30 a.m., Edinburgh Food Pantry, 110 E. Main Cross St., Edinburgh. BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library.
BCPL Express — 3:30 to 4:45 p.m., Pet Food Pantry, 4444 Kelly St., Columbus. BCPL Express is a mobile free book program from the Bartholomew County Public Library.
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. Games include Disney Sorcerer’s Arena: Epic Alliance, numerous unicorn-themed games, and games on the arcade machine. Register on the library website.
Teen Dungeons and Dragons — 3:30 to 5 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Create a level five, fifth edition character prior to the game or use a pre-created character to explore the world of D&D. This game is beginner-friendly. All materials provided. Register on the library website.
Downtown Columbus Food Truck Festival — 4 to 8 p.m., parking lot next to Hotel Indigo, 400 Brown St., Columbus. Will include several food vendors, live music and seating.
Taking Care of You with Velshonna Luckey of Self-Healing Communities — 5:45 to 7 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. In this workshop, you will clarify what self-care truly means and share practical tools to help you stay healthy, vibrant and strong. Register on the library website.
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 in Room 2164. Contact Bereavement Specialist David Dopson 812-314-8096 or wdopson@crh.org.
