Events listed for Monday, Jan. 8
Bartholomew County
County Commissioners — 10 a.m., Governmental Office Building, 440 Third St., Columbus.
Teen First Day of School Party — 3:30 to 5 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Celebrate (or commiserate) the first day of school with treats and warm drinks.
Propeller Lego Club — 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Columbus Propeller, 4760 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus.
Poetry Writing Workshop — 6 to 7 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Join poet Skye Nicholson for an interactive poetry writing workshop. Participants will be guided through several writing exercises, small-group sharing opportunities, and the option for group feedback. No previous poetry experience necessary. Program geared towards ages 14 and older.
NAMI Family-to-Family — 6 to 8:30 p.m., The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. A free, 8-session education program for family, friends and significant others of adults with mental health conditions. The course is designed to increase understanding and advocacy skills while helping participants maintain their own well-being. For more information and to register, call or text: 317-390-9023 or 812-376-9364.
County Drainage Board — 6:30 p.m., Governmental Office Building, 440 Third St., Columbus.
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. Board — 6:30 p.m., administration building, 1200 Central Ave., Columbus.
Hope Plan Commission — 7 p.m., Town Hall, 404 Jackson St., Hope.
Jennings County
North Vernon City Council — 6 p.m., Carnegie Government Center, 143 E. Walnut St., North Vernon.
