Go! Guide – Nov. 8

Kids and teens

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Preschool STEAM, 11 a.m., Nov. 8; Teen Watch-It Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., Nov. 8, 15; Builders’ Guild, 4 p.m., Nov. 8; Teen NaNoWriMo Writers Group, 4 p.m., Nov. 8, 15; Library Babies, 10 and 10:30 a.m., Nov. 9, 16; Tween Game Time, 3:30 p.m., Nov. 9, 16; Teen Thursgame, 3:30 p.m., Nov. 9, 16; Family Storytime, 3:30 p.m., Nov. 9, 16; Guitar Hero Tournament, 6 p.m., Nov. 9; Storytime with local author, 10 a.m., Nov. 10; Teen Card Making Workshop, 3:30 p.m., Nov. 10; Pokemon Club, 3:30 p.m., Nov. 10; Haylie’s Senior Project, 1 p.m., Nov. 11; Beading Jewelry, 3:30 p.m., Nov. 13, 17; Family Storytime, 6 p.m., Nov. 13, 20; Toddler Time, 9:15 and 10 a.m., Nov. 14, 21; Cuentos y Cantos, 11 a.m., Nov. 14; Teen Anime Club, 3:30 p.m., Nov. 14; Playdate, 11 a.m., Nov. 15; Teen Dungeons and Dragons, 3:30 p.m., Nov. 16; Indiana Author Trista Newyear, 6:30 p.m., Nov. 16; Sing and Play with Allie Jean, 10 a.m., Nov. 17; Celebrate the Storywalk, 3:30 p.m., Nov. 17; Kids Kitchen, 2 p.m., Nov. 18; Pokemon Club, 4 p.m., Nov. 20; Preschool Storytime, 11 a.m., Nov. 21; Homeschool Hangout, 11 a.m., Nov. 21; Teen Friendsgiving Party, 3:30 p.m., Nov. 21; Pokemon Club at Hope, 4 p.m., Nov. 21; Teen Food Film Feastival, 10 a.m., Nov. 22; Handprint Turkey Workshop, 11 a.m., Nov. 22; 9th St. Park Neighborhood Watch Fundraiser, 3 p.m., Nov. 24. Information: mybcpl.org/events.

Music

LAUGHING JACK CONCERT and Indy Irish Dancers, 7 p.m., Nov. 10, Southside Elementary School, 1320 W. County Road 200S, Columbus. Celtic music and dance by Laughing Jack and Indy Irish dancers. Granny Connection fundraiser to support pediatric HIV program in Zambia. Tickets available at Viewpoint Books, $25 for adults, $15 for 12 and under. Doors open at 6 p.m. for raffle and the concert at 7 p.m. More information at grannyconnection.org.

Educational

GREEN DRINKS, 6 to 8 p.m., Nov. 15, El Nopal, 3114 North National Road, Columbus. Energy Matters will host a Green Drinks event. Louise Norman, Cummins’ global waste and environmental strategy manager, will speak about the company’s use of renewable energy to reduce its carbon footprint in Indiana and US operations. The talk starts at 6:30 p.m. and is free and open to anyone interested in the clean energy transition and climate change.

Sports, exercise, wellness

TURKEY TROT, 9 a.m., Nov. 23, Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Dr., Columbus. 2023 Turkey Trot and Tour de Trails on Thanksgiving Day starting at 9 a.m. For more details, visit cbusinparks.com/cpf-events

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 “Waiting for the Biblioburro/Esperando el Biblioburro” by Monica Brown in November. 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: Civil War Book Club, 5:30 p.m., Nov. 8; Author Talk, 2 p.m., Nov. 9, 4 p.m., Nov. 16; Chair Yoga, 1 p.m., Nov. 14, 21; Indiana Author Trista Newyear, 6:30 p.m., Nov. 16; Music with Valerie, 10:40 a.m., Nov. 17; Hooks and Needles Meetup, 11 a.m., Nov. 18; Adult RPG: Avatar Legends, 3:30 p.m., Nov. 18; Adult Craft Night, 6 p.m., Nov. 21; Ninth Street Park Neighborhood Watch Fundraiser, 3 p.m., Nov. 24.

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.

12 DAMES OF CHRISTMAS, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 11, Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, 750 W. County Road 200S, Columbus. 42nd Annual Craft and Art Market at the Community Building at Bartholomew County Fairgrounds. All items are purchased through individual vendors.

CREATE A LED HOLIDAY WREATH, 2 to 4 p.m., Nov. 11, Columbus Propeller, 4760 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus. Participants will design and decorate a Holiday Wreath using LED lights, ribbon, and other holiday decor. Attendees will program their light colors and patterns. Led by Propeller staff and makers. We recommend that you bring your own laptop for use on this project.

DEJA VU ART AND FINE CRAFT SHOW, 4 to 10 p.m., Nov. 11, The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. Sixty professional artists who create a variety of repurposed work will take part. The art and fine crafts that will be shown include wearable art, jewelry, mosaic, glass art, sculpture, woodworking, and more. Plus, a related documentary, “ReFashioned,” will be shown for free at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at The Commons. Information: kid-at-art.com/htdoc/dejavu2023.html.

PROPELLER LEGO CLUB, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Nov. 13, 20, 27, Columbus Propeller, 4760 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus. The club has a different theme every week and parents are encouraged to join in. There are a wide variety of Legos to choose from, so grab a friend and join the fun. The club is free and open for all ages.

33rd ANNUAL COOKIE WALK, 9 a.m. to noon, Nov. 18, First United Methodist Church, 618 Eighth St., Columbus. Create your own box of decorated and specialty cookies for $7 a pound, then add some fudge, divinity, and other candies for $5 per half pound. All proceeds support local and state missions. Preorders are now being taken by calling the church at 812-372-2851.

CHRISTMAS MARKET, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 18, First Baptist Church Columbus, 3300 Fairlawn Dr., Columbus. Annual Christmas Market featuring arts and crafts from local residents. Featured are woodworking, fabric arts, paintings, mosaics, glasswork, holiday wreaths, Christmas toffee and much, much more.

COLUMBUS VIEWFINDERS PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB, 6 to 8 p.m., Nov. 20, Sandy Hook United Methodist, 1610 Taylor Road, Columbus. Do you have an interest in photography? Camera club welcomes all levels of photography, even if you have no experience but are curious. Our meetings are monthly (typically third Monday of the month) where we will discuss photography-related topics, have a photo share and socialize.

COLUMBUS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS, 6 to 9 p.m., Dec. 2, Columbus. Columbus Festival of Lights Parade is an annual event where the community gathers to watch illuminated floats in downtown Columbus. Bring your family down to experience the magic of the season and feel the warmth of a community. There are tons of activities that will be wrapped up with a light parade. Visit ColumbusFestivalofLights.com or send us an email 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., Nov. 18 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., Nov. 12 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., Dec. 2 and the first Saturday of each month. Neighborhood group welcomes sewing enthusiasts of all skill levels and walks of life, meets 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, Dec. 7 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 information, visit starquiltersofcolumbus.weebly.com.

EVENING STAR QUILT GUILD, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Nov. 14 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, visit 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.

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, 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. 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., Dec. 1 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.