Simply creative
Landscape architect Rachel Kavathe’s piece “Seeds Storage Device” for the 50/50 Community Art Project exhibition at 411 Gallery, 411 Sixth St., Columbus. The exhibit through Feb. 18 features 50 works produced by local people working on 4-by-4-inch panels, each for sale for $50 to benefit gallery programming.
Get in the swim
Even though it’s January, you can still take a dip in the pool. Foundation for Youth, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus, offers lap swimming, water aerobics and public swim. Preregistration is required. For more information, visit foundationforyouth.com.
Kids and teens
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Library Babies, 10 and 10:30 a.m., Jan. 12, 19, 26; Afternoon Storytime, 1 p.m., Jan. 12, 19, 26; Teen Thursgame, 3:30 p.m., Jan. 12, 19, 26; Tween Game Time, 3:30 p.m., Jan. 12, 19, 26; Senior Project: Environmental Chat, 4 p.m., Jan. 12, 25; Teen Snowball Fight!, 3:30 p.m., Jan. 13; Origami Workshop, 4 p.m., Jan. 13, 27; Saturday Storytime, 11 a.m., Jan. 14; Kids Who Care at Love Chapel, 10:30 a.m., Jan. 16; Teen Read-In, 1 p.m., Jan. 16; Builders’ Guild, 2 p.m., Jan. 16; Block O’Clock, 2 p.m., Jan. 16; Starlit Storytime, 6 p.m., Jan. 16, 23, 30; Toddler Time, 10 a.m., Jan. 17, 24, 31; Storytime, 11 a.m., Jan. 17, 24, 31; Homeschool Hangout, 11 a.m., Jan. 17; Teen Crochet Camp, 3:30 p.m., Jan. 17; “Whatever the Weather” Storytime and Playdate, 11 a.m., Jan. 18, 25; Teen Watch-It Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., Jan. 18, 25; Snowy Science, 4 p.m., Jan. 18; Sing & Play with Allie Jean, 10:30 a.m., Jan. 19; French Storytime, 4 p.m., Jan. 19; Teen Dungeons and Dragons, 4 p.m., Jan. 19; Teen DIY: Snowglobes, 3:30 p.m., Jan. 20; Teen One-Shot RPG: Curse of the Abominable Snowmen, 4 p.m., Jan. 23; Tween Watch Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., Jan. 24; Teen STEAM: Ozobots, 3:30 p.m., Jan. 24; Family Trivia Challenge, 6 p.m., Jan. 24; Winter Warm Up, 11 a.m., Jan. 27; Teen Trivia: Pokemon, 3:30 p.m., Jan. 27; Kids’ Art Studio, 11 a.m., Jan. 28; Kids’ Kitchen, 2 p.m., Jan. 28; Pokemon Club, 4 p.m., Jan. 30; Teen Crochet Camp, 3:30 p.m., Jan. 31.
Talks, lectures, classes
EMPOWER ME TO BE CLUTTER FREE, 1 to 2 p.m., Jan. 17, 24, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. Are you bogged down and overwhelmed by the possessions in your life? Empower yourself to be Clutter Free. Sign up for all or part of this series, presented by Harriet Armstrong, Health & Human Sciences Educator. Register on Eventbrite, bit.ly/EmpowerMetoBeClutterFree, or call Mill Race Center to register, 812-376-9241. For more info, call the Purdue Extension Office, 812-379-1665.
BE HEART SMART, 2 to 3 p.m., Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. The Be Heart Smart program is for anyone who wants to reduce their risk for heart disease. Learn how to monitor your risk factors for heart disease and make simple changes to your daily routine that will improve your heart health. This program is four 1-hour lessons. For more information: Harriet Armstrong, Extension Educator, Purdue Extension-Bartholomew County, 812-379-1665, [email protected]. Registration is open until Jan. 30. To register for the Wednesday class series, call Mill Race Center, 812-376-9241. The cost is $3 for the whole series.
HEALTH AND HEALING SERIES, 6:30 p.m., every Tuesday for 10 weeks beginning Feb. 7, Community Church of Columbus, 3850 N. Marr Road, Columbus. Free series of education and enrichment regarding the understanding of a holistic view of your health and nutrition. Facilitated by Jonathan Isbill, holistic and integrative health educator and dietitian. Childcare also available. Register by Feb. 6 by calling 317-884-7627 or emailing [email protected].
Music
COLUMBUS BLUEGRASS JAMBOREE, 4 p.m., Jan. 14, Donner Center, 22nd St. and Sycamore St., Columbus. The Columbus Bluegrass Jamboree will begin with an Open Jam at 4 p.m. (bring your instrument) and various group performances starting at 5 p.m. This free event is open to the public. Donations are welcome. For more information, call 812-614-0955 or 812-376-0714 or visit columbusbluegrassjamboree.com.
Sports, exercise, wellness
MENS STEP GROUP, 11:30 a.m., Jan. 19, Community Downtown of Community Church of Columbus, 522 Seventh St., Columbus. Step group to begin for men in recovery to work through the steps of recovery from addiction. No cost, but register by calling 317-884-7627 or [email protected]. All inquiries held in confidence.
HABITS OF HAPPY PEOPLE, 6 to 7 p.m., Jan. 18, 25, Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Dr., Columbus. In this class series, Gen Kelsang Chokyi will explore how we can cultivate and maintain happy states of mind through meditation by choosing to make it a daily habit. Each class includes a relaxing breathing meditation, a teaching, a contemplative meditation, and a closing dedication. Each class can be attended individually or as a series. $10 per class. Sponsored by the Kadampa Meditation Center Bloomington. More information and registration: meditationinbloomington.org/wed-night-meditation-columbus-branch.
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, 1 to 6 p.m., Jan. 24, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Your Donation Matters! Register at redcrossblood.org.
BLACKWELL PARK STORYWALK, Blackwell Park, 1550 Whitney Court, Columbus. Enjoy some fresh air while strolling the Bartholomew County Public Library’s StoryWalk. Together with the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department, the library is excited to feature “Playing with Lanterns” by Wang Yage in January. 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: ASL Chat/Practice Group, 5:30 p.m., Jan. 12, 19, 26; Senior Project: Environmental Chat, 4 p.m., Jan. 12, 25; Columbus Viewfinders, 6 p.m., Jan. 16; BCPL Author Talks Presents: Dana K. White, 2 p.m., Jan. 17; Practical Home Organization, 6 p.m., Jan. 17; Civil War Bookclub, 5:30 p.m., Jan. 18; S.C.I.L.S., 6 p.m., Jan. 19; Cbus Chess Crew, 2 p.m., Jan. 21; Ken Burns’ America and the Holocaust, 6 p.m., Jan. 24; Family Trivia Challenge, 6 p.m., Jan. 24; Adults Reading YA Book Club: Wintry Books, 6 p.m., Jan. 30; BCPL Author Talks Presents: Randall Munroe, 2 p.m., Jan. 31; All Book’d Book Club, 5:30 p.m., Jan. 31.
“WELCOME TO MY WORLD” ART SHOW CLOSING RECEPTION, 5 to 7 p.m., Jan. 27, Perceptions Yoga, 139 E. State Road 3, Vernon. Perceptions Yoga, Mindfulness and Art announces the closing reception for the January 2023 artist of the month, Bernard H. Worby Jr., and his digital artwork. Information: perceptionsyoga.org.
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. on Friday and 11 a.m. on 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 5 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: 812-603-3893.
COLUMBUS AREA RAILROAD CLUB OPEN HOUSE, noon to 4 p.m., Jan. 21 and the third Saturday of each month. 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, columbusarearailroadclub.com, or on Facebook at Columbus Area Railroad Club.
GRACE’S TABLE DRIVE-IN FREE MEAL, 5 p.m., the second Sunday of each month, East Columbus United Methodist Church, 2439 Indiana Ave., Columbus. Drive-in free meal as well as music and storytelling. Enter the church parking lot on Indiana Avenue. Tables are available for walk-ups.
Galleries, museums, exhibits
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 524 Third St., Columbus. The museum is closed through Feb. 12, but otherwise open Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. BCHS hosts two permanent exhibits that share the history and heritage of Bartholomew County. Learn about our county through interactive, hands-on exhibits that include a map table, notable people, county timeline, Then and Now, Did You Know, early industrialists and videos of Reeves steam engines. 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/VISITOR 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 from noon to 4 p.m. or by appointment. The Research Center is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon or by appointment. Contact the museum at 812-546-8020. Follow the Facebook page “Yellow Trail Museum/Hope Visitors Center” for updated information.
ATTERBURY-BAKALAR AIR MUSEUM, located at Columbus Municipal Airport, 4742 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus, is currently closed for winter upgrades. The museum will reopen in March. Special tours, library access and media center programs may still be scheduled during the closed months by calling 812-372-4356. The museum preserves the history of the former Atterbury Army Air Field, later named Bakalar Air Force Base. Visit the museum online at atterburybakalarairmuseum.org and on Facebook.
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, 335 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. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays.
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. 411 is a community arts gallery and cultural space for exhibitions, events and collaborations with Columbus arts and cultural organizations. Featuring “50/50: A Community Art Project” through Feb. 18. The galley is open Thursday and Friday from 12 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. Hoosier Artist Gallery is 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. COVID-19 protocols are in place, with masks required. Information: 812-988-4609, [email protected], browncountyartgallery.org.
CHARLENE MARSH STUDIO & GALLERY, 4013 Lanam Ridge Road, Nashville. Hours are 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, 12:15 p.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.
