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The popular Columbus Farmers Market returns for the 2023 season beginning Saturday, with music provided by Jazz Me Baby. Scout the rows of vendors behind City Hall for farm-fresh produce and an array of locally made foods, goods, crafts and more from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Saturday through Sept. 16.
Find a four-legged friend
Through May 15, Bartholomew County Humane Society, 4415 E. County Road 200S, Columbus, is participating in the nationwide Empty the Shelters event sponsored by the Bissell Pet Foundation. That means adoption fees will be just $50 or less per cat or dog. For more information and an interactive map, go to bissellpetfoundation.org/empty-the-shelters, or bartholomewhumane.org.
Kids and teens
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Library Babies, 10 and 10:30 a.m., May 4, 18, 25; Afternoon Storytime, 1 p.m., May 4, 11, 18, 25; Teen Games at the Park, 3 p.m., May 4; May the 4th Be With You, 3:30 p.m., May 4; Teen Thursgame, 3:30 p.m., May 4, 18; Sing & Play with Allie Jean, 5:30 p.m., May 4, 10:30 a.m., May 18; Teen One Shot RPG: Wanderhome, 3:30 p.m., May 5; The Disassemblers, 1:30 p.m., May 6; Teen Pro Gamer Club, 3:30 p.m., May 8; Starlit Storytime, 6 p.m., May 8, 15, 22; Toddler Time, 9:15 a.m. and 10 a.m., May 9, 16, 23; Storytime, 11 a.m., May 9, 16, 23; Homeschool Hangout, 11 a.m., May 9; Teen Ukulele Lessons with Allie Jean, 4 p.m., May 9; Whatever the Weather, 11 a.m., May 10, 24; Teen Watch-It Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., May 10, 17, 24; Grow a Tomato in a Bucket, 6:30 p.m., May 10, 4:30 p.m., May 16; Teen Pokemon Go Meetup, 3:30 p.m., May 11; Teen Life-Size Game: Dragon Land, 3:30 p.m., May 11; Tween Game Time, 3:30 p.m., May 11, 18, 25; Stitch Camp, 3:30 p.m., May 12; Teen DIY: Flower Crowns, 3:30 p.m., May 12; Saturday Storytime, 11 a.m., May 13; Teen Pizza Party Society-Study Hall Edition, 3 p.m., May 13; Pokemon Club, 4 p.m., May 15, 16; Teen Puppy Petting Party, 4 p.m., May 15; Teen Crochet Camp, 3:30 p.m., May 16; Teen STEAM: Geocaching, 4 p.m., May 16; Family Movie Night, 6 p.m., May 16; Teen Dungeons and Dragons, 3:30 p.m., May 18; French Storytime, 4 p.m., May 18; Plaza Playdate, 11 a.m., May 19; Teen Coloring Party, 3:30 p.m., May 19; Kids Art Studio, 11 a.m., May 20; Last Day of School Ice Cream Party, 3:30 p.m., May 23; Painted pots for Tweens, 3:30 p.m., May 24; Teen Cookout, 2 p.m., May 25.
Music
DINNER THEATER: THE LASTING IMPRESSIONS, 6 p.m., May 5, 1 p.m., May 7, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. The Lasting Impressions present “Thank You for the Music!” From Broadway to the big screen to TV. Tickets are $25 and include buffet dinner and show; purchase at Mill Race Center. Catered by Sadie’s Catering.
Sports, exercise, wellness
GIRLS DROP-IN HOCKEY, 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Mondays, May 22 to Oct. 9, Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Are you a girl interested in hockey? Drop in to learn the fundamentals and basic skills of the sport in a girls-only environment. Visit cbusinparks.com/HockeyPrograms to register or for more information.
HEARTLAND 5K RUN/WALK, 8:30 a.m., May 13, Ivy Tech Community College, 4475 Central Ave., Columbus. The Heartland Division of Kiwanis is sponsoring its second annual 5K Run/Walk to benefit Riley Hospital for Children. The race will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Ivy Tech Community College. Goodie bags, random drawings for more than 40 great prizes, along with food and drink will be available for all participants. Riley Hospital will be on campus to distribute information about Riley and a photo-op with the Riley Bear will be available all morning. For preregistration, go to indianatiming.com. Online, hard copy and day of registration is available as well.
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 “The Not-So Great Outdoors” by Madeline Kloepper in May. 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: Dementia Friends Information Session, 2 p.m., May 5; Chair Yoga, 1 p.m., May 9, 16, 23; Adult Game Night, 6 p.m., May 8; Adult Craft Night, 6 p.m., May 9; Grow a Tomato in a Bucket, 6:30 p.m., May 10, 4:30 p.m., May 16; 12 Steps to Recovery from Compulsive Eating, 9:30 a.m., May 13; Family Movie Night, 6 p.m., May 16; Civil War Book Club, 5:30 p.m., May 17; Read a Little Aloud, Noon, May 18; Music with Valerie, 10:30 a.m., May 19; Plant Sale, 8 a.m., May 20; Adults Reading YA Book Club: Jewish Authors, 6 p.m., May 22; Reading with Friends, 9:30 a.m., May 24; Small Business Book Club, 1p.m., May 25.
EMPTY THE SHELTERS ADOPTION EVENT, May 1 to 15, Bartholomew County Humane Society, 4415 E. County Road 200S, Columbus. Adoption fees at participating organizations will be just $50 or less per cat or dog. For more information and an interactive map, go to bissellpetfoundation.org/empty-the-shelters.
MAY ART SHOW, 5 to 7 p.m., May 5-26, Perceptions Yoga, 139 East U.S. State Road 3, Vernon. The featured artist at Perceptions Yoga, Mindfulness and Art in May 2023 is Sheila Brooks. The public is invited to the opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on May 5. The closing reception will take place May 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. Sheila has been painting for 16 years. Her favorite media is oil and she loves to paint barns and landscapes. The gallery is open from 12 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
COLUMBUS FARMERS MARKET, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays, May 6-Sept. 16, behind City Hall, 123 Washington Street. Food, crafts, gifts, entertainment and more. More information: columbusfarmersmarket.org.
PERENNIAL PLANT SALE & BAZAAR, 8:30 to 11 a.m., Saturday, May 6, 3136 N. National Road, Columbus. Plant sale and bazaar sponsored by Flower Lane Garden Club. Proceeds benefit local charities.
SCIMGA PLANT SALE, 9 a.m. to noon, May 20, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. The annual South Central Indiana Master Gardener Association Plant Sale will be held at the BCPL Plaza. Master Gardener-grown plants will be sold with a large variety of perennials, natives, annuals, house plants, vegetables and herbs. Master Gardeners will be available to assist in plant selection and answer questions regarding the plants, such as perennial vs. annual, light requirement, color, height and bloom time of each plant. Cash or checks only. Proceeds support local Extension Master Gardener programs.
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., May 20 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 FREE MEAL, 5 p.m., May 14 and 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.
AMERICAN SEWING GUILD, 9 to 11 a.m., May 6 and the first Saturday of each month. The American Sewing Guild is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to people who believe sewing is a rewarding and creative activity. Our neighborhood group welcomes sewing enthusiasts of all skill levels and walks of life. We meet 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, please email Marilyn at [email protected] for meeting location.
COLUMBUS STAR QUILT GUILD, 9:30 a.m. to noon, May 4 and the first Thursday of each month, First Baptist Church Columbus, 3300 Fairlawn Drive, Columbus. 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. On May 4, there will be a Trunk Show and talk by Tommy Derado. She has been quilting since 1967 and has designed her quilts around the use of 9-patch blocks. The meeting is free to all. For additional information, visit starquiltersofcolumbus.weebly.com.
EVENING STAR QUILT GUILD, 5:30 to 7 p.m., May 9 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. May 9’s topic is “Batting Varieties and How To Choose the Best Type for Your Project”. For more information, check out the website: starquiltersofcolumbus.weebly.com.
Galleries, museums, exhibits
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 524 Third St., Columbus. The museum is 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/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 Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 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, located at Columbus Municipal Airport, 4742 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus, is open Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are accepted to help with ongoing costs of operation. 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. 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. The galley is open Thursday and Friday from noon to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Currently showcasing the “Salon,” an exhibit of handcrafted furniture by Loran Bohall, and “Rural Weaving: Energy in the Landscape” by Laura Foster Nicholson, through May 20. 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. May 5 and 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.
