Go! Guide – Sept. 27

Kids and teens

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Preschool Art Studio, 11 a.m., Sept. 27; Tween Craft, 3:30 p.m., Sept. 27; Teen Watch-It Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., Sept. 27, Oct. 4; Library Babies, 10 and 10:30 a.m., Sept. 28; Family Storytime, 1 p.m., Sept. 28, 11 a.m., Oct. 13; Tween Game Time, 3:30 p.m., Sept. 28, Oct. 12; Teen Thursgame, 3:30 p.m., Sept. 28; Next Generation Day, noon, Sept. 30; Columbus Pride 2023, 1 p.m., Sept. 30; Senior Project: Spooky Halloween Art, 3:30 p.m., Oct. 2; Freedom to Read-In, 4 p.m., Oct. 2; Family Storytime at the Read-In, 6 p.m., Oct. 2; Toddler Time, 9:15 and 10 a.m., Oct. 3; Preschool Storytime, 11 a.m., Oct. 3; Teen STEAM: Exhibit Columbus Tours, 3:30 p.m., Oct. 3, 10; Whatever the Weather Storytime and Playdate, 11 a.m., Oct. 4; Teen Coloring Party, 3:30 p.m., Oct. 6; Sing and Play with Allie Jean, 4 p.m., Oct. 6; Bluey Storytime, 11 a.m., Oct. 7; Teen Pizza Party Society, 3 p.m., Oct. 7; Teen Animated Horror Movie Marathon, 11 a.m., Oct. 11; Builders’ Guild, 4 p.m., Oct. 11; Nature at Night Hike at Touch the Earth Natural Area, 7 p.m., Oct. 11; Nature Explorers Club, 10:30 a.m., Oct. 12; Teen Fall Break Smash Bros: Ultimate Tournament, 2 p.m., Oct. 12; Annular Eclipse Party, 11:30 a.m., Oct. 14.

SKATING EXTRAVAGANZA, 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 30, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Drop in to try ice sports including figure skating, hockey and speed skating and see them in action. The event includes an afternoon of free instruction and skate rental.

PRINCESS TEA, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 10 or 12, Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Dr., Columbus. Come dressed as your favorite Disney princess, have tea and cookies, create your own crown, and skate with our very own Hamilton Center princess! Ages 4-12. $20. Visit cbusinparks.com/princesstea to register by Oct. 9.

PAINT AND SKATE, 9 to 10:45 a.m., Oct. 13, Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Dr., Columbus. Plan for a day of painting and fun on the ice for ages 6-12. $30. Visit cbusinparks.com/paintandskate to register by Oct. 12.

Educational

GREAT GIRLS, WONDERFUL WOMEN, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Sept. 28, Foundation for Youth, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus. Join us for a fundraising luncheon event focused on inspiring and empowering girls and women in the community while raising funds for scholarships at FFY. Everyone is welcome. Keynote speaker is Cummins CEO Jennifer Rumsey. Be part of this movement by getting your tickets today at bit.ly/GGWW-2023.

LIVING LAUDATO SI, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 3, Parish Hall, St. Bartholomew Church, 1306 27th St., Columbus. The Care for Our Common Home Ministry of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church will host “Living Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home from Global to Local”. The speaker for the event is Andy Miller representing the Archdiocese of Indianapolis’ Laudato Si’ Action Platform. His presentation will include sharing more about the Laudato Si’ movement globally and tracing the movement through the United States, across the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and down to your own home. Laudato Si’ focuses on care for the natural environment and all people as well as broader questions of the relationship between God, humans and the Earth. Anyone interested in environmental issues is welcome.

Sports, exercise, wellness

BICYCLE BOOGIE, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Sept. 30, Upland Columbus Pump House, 148 Lindsey St., Columbus. IUAA South Central Region Harvest Bicycle Boogie. Choose your favorite of three rides offerings: the leisurely 13.5-mile Family Boogie scenic tour meanders along the Columbus People Trails system. For the more adventurous, we offer the invigorating 33-mile scenic tour of Columbus and Bartholomew County. Our ultimate 48-mile Boogie Tour offers an unforgettable ride through the hills of Bartholomew and Brown Counties with a stop at the famous Story Inn. Proceeds from the ride help fund the IUPUC Alumni Association Scholarship, which supports students pursuing an Indiana University or Purdue University degree at IUPUC. Register at myiu.org/events/boogie2023.

THE POLIDOR 5K, 8:30 a.m., Oct. 21, St. Bartholomew Church, 1306 27th St., Columbus. Our annual 5K Run/Walk is held to raise money for the ALFA program in Northern Haiti. Join us in our effort to help equip market women and peasant farmers in Haiti with the tools to improve their lives and give them the dignity that every human being deserves. Join us for rice and beans after the race. Sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Columbus/ThePolidor5KRunWalk

LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY, 4:15 to 5:15 p.m., most Saturdays through Oct. 7, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. A noncompetitive environment in which children ages 4 to 10 can learn the basic skills of hockey without distractions that are often associated with an overemphasis on winning. Free equipment is available to use. Cost is $5 per child. Arrive 30 minutes early to get fitted for equipment.

GIRLS DROP-IN HOCKEY, 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Mondays through 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.

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 “Iggy Peck, Architect” by Andrea Beaty in September and “Creepy Carrots” by Aaron Reynolds in October. 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., Sept. 27; Civil War Book Club, 5:30 p.m., Sept. 27; Author Talk, 8 p.m., Sept. 27, 4 p.m., Oct. 10; Author Visit and Book Signing, 5 p.m., Sept. 29; Next Generation Day, 12 p.m., Sept. 30; Columbus Pride 2023, 1 p.m., Sept. 30; Freedom to Read-In, 4 p.m., Oct. 2; Chair Yoga, 1 p.m., Oct. 3, 10; Dipped Marbleized Mugs, 5:30 p.m., Oct. 3; Making the Most of the Republic Online, 6:30 p.m., Oct. 3; Skill Builders: Halloween Craft, 1:30 p.m., Oct. 4; The Disassemblers, 2 p.m., Oct. 7; Spooky Adult Game Night, 6 p.m., Oct. 9; Adult Craft Night, 6 p.m., Oct. 10; Nature at Night Hike at Touch the Earth Natural Area, 7 p.m., Oct. 11; Annular Eclipse Party, 11:30 a.m., Oct. 14.

PUBLIC BY DESIGN, ongoing exhibition highlighting an exploration of community, architecture, art and design that activates the modern legacy of Columbus, Indiana. Exhibits located throughout downtown Columbus through November. For a map and more details, visit exhibitcolumbus.org.

CARE-NIVAL, 6 p.m. Sept. 29, the 2023 Reverse Raffle to benefit VIMCare Clinic, supporting the uninsured and underinsured in the community, Columbus Regional Health Technical Center, 4580 Central Ave., Columbus. $75. For more information or to purchase dinner or raffle tickets, visit crh.org/foundation/reverse-raffle or call 812-376-5056.

EXHIBIT COLUMBUS NEXT GENERATION DAY, noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 30, downtown Columbus with opening celebration at the Bartholomew County Public Library Plaza at noon, a family-friendly event for youth to explore the 2023 Exhibit Columbus “Public by Design.”

ART SHOW, 5 to 7 p.m., through Sept. 29, Perceptions Yoga, Mindfulness & Art, 139 E. State Road 3, Vernon. The public is invited to the September art show featuring the work of Mike Allen. Allen’s artwork will be on display and for sale at affordable prices during regular gallery hours the entire month of September. A closing reception will take place Sept. 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. so that individuals can pick up purchased items or buy any unsold items. From Oct 8-27, the exhibition will be “Ravens Galore” featuring the work of Barb Ison. An opening reception will take place on Sunday, Oct. 8, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and her work will then be on display and sale for the entire month of October. The closing of the show will take place on Friday, Oct. 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. For more information or to schedule an appointment to view the art outside regular hours, contact Karen Chilman at [email protected].

TONY IN THE SKY, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sept. 29, First Financial Bank, 125 Third St., Columbus. Join Turning Point and First Financial Bank for a block party-style event where Tony Gambaiani will spend his entire day atop roof of First Financial Bank to raise funds for safety and security for survivors. You can help get Tony off the roof by making a donation to help him reach his goal. The free event will host live music from The Striped Sweaters from 5 to 8 p.m., food fresh off the Big Green Egg for lunch and dinner, beverages from Upland and Coke, coffee and donuts from Donut Central, and activities for all ages throughout the day. Please visit www.turningpointdv.org/tonyinthesky to make a donation or for more information. All proceeds directly benefit Turning Point Domestic Violence Services.

COLUMBUS IN PRIDE FESTIVAL, 1 to 7 p.m., Sept. 30, Mill Race Park, 50 Carl Miske Drive, Columbus. The Columbus IN Pride Festival unites Columbus as one community that celebrates diversity, fosters inclusion for all and embraces the LGBTQ community. The festival seeks to promote this unity by bringing together members of the LGBT community, allies and community organizational leaders while advocating for positive conversation about the values and experiences we share while celebrating what makes us different.

TURNING POINT’S 2023 HEART SHOW, 5 to 8 p.m., Oct. 13, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness month, Turning Point invites the community to the 2023 HEART Show. The event will host an array of art from local student, emerging and professional artists, with the intention of using artists’ creations as a means of interpersonal violence prevention. This event is free and open to the public. All art sales will directly benefit Turning Point services and programs.

A GATHERING OF QUILTS, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 14, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 15, Foundation for Youth, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus. The Columbus Star & Evening Star Quilters will present their 19th biennial Quilt Show “A Gathering of Quilts” with an admission of $5 for ages 12 and up. There will be a display of more than 100 quilts, vendors, a handmade boutique, demonstrations, and an applique class on Saturday, Oct. 14. As an added attraction, there will be silent auctions of an Indiana University quilt and a Purdue University quilt, along with other items. For more information, visit starquiltersofcolumbus.weebly.com.

AUTHOR READING, 2 p.m., Oct. 21, Perceptions Yoga, Mindfulness & Art, 139 E. State Road 3, Vernon. Perceptions is pleased to invite the public to an author reading by Elisabeth Hegmann of North Vernon. She will be reading a portion of her recently published book, “Modus Perfectus”. A question-and-answer session will follow the reading and copies of her book will available for purchase. For information about her current projects, visit her website, eahegmann.com. The event is free to the public and no sign-up is required. Questions can be directed to Karen Chilman at [email protected].

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 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: 812-603-3893.

COLUMBUS AREA RAILROAD CLUB OPEN HOUSE, noon to 4 p.m., Oct. 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, or on Facebook at Columbus Area Railroad Club.

GRACE’S TABLE FREE MEAL, 5 p.m., Oct. 8 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., Oct. 7 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, Oct. 5 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. For additional information, visit starquiltersofcolumbus.weebly.com.

EVENING STAR QUILT GUILD, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Oct. 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 information, check out the website: 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. 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.

ANNUAL GHOST WALK AND MYSTERY DINNER, Oct. 20-21, Jennings County Historical Museum, 134 Brown St., Vernon. Ghost walk is 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. with local students performing folklore and ghost stories around the courthouse square. Tickets are $4 and available at the museum. Seatings for the dinner are at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 and 6 p.m. Oct. 21. Reservations are $20 and can be made by calling the society by Oct. 18 at 812-346-8989.

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. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Guild Artist Exhibition and Fine Art Sale through Nov. 3.

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. 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. September featured artists are Marci Wease and Don Wood. Marci is a self-taught welder/plasma cutter specializing in working with the “junk” no one else wants. Don is a master craftsman working with native and found wood. Marci and Don will host the Art Walk reception at Hoosier Artist Gallery on Friday, Sept. 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. and look forward to meeting visitors to the event. 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, [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., Oct. 6 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.