Events listed for Tuesday, July 16
Bartholomew County
NexusPark Design Review Oversight Committee — 8:30 a.m., NexusPark, 2380 25th St., Columbus.
Toddler Time — 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. and 10 to 10:30 a.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. This relaxed program is a toddler-friendly introduction to storytime. Toddler time features books and activities geared toward children ages 18 months to 3 years old.
Columbus Board of Works — 10 a.m., Columbus City Hall, 123 Washington St., Columbus.
Journey — 10 a.m. to noon, The Landmark, 729 Washington St., Columbus. Turning Point is excited to offer an interactive, peer-to-peer support system created to guide teens through some of the difficulties of life. Free and open to all local youth. Once-per-week attendance is encouraged. Information at https://www.turningpointdv.org/teens
Preschool Storytime — 11 to 11:30 a.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Children ages 3-5 are invited to join us at the library for Preschool Storytime. These storytimes build the early literacy skills that promote school readiness through fun stories, songs, rhymes, and movement.
USDA Summer Food Service Program — Noon to 1 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Food must be eaten on site and folks are not permitted to leave with the meals. Meals are free for children 18 years of age and under. Adults over the age of 18 may purchase a meal for $4.70.
Chair Yoga — 1 to 2 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. A one-hour session with a certified yoga and chair yoga instructor. These sessions are great for beginners and those who want to focus on gentle practice.
Teen Read-In — 1 to 6 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Behind on your summer reading goals? Come sit and read with us while enjoying snacks and air conditioning.
Author Talk — 2 to 3 p.m., online. Join us to talk with New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier about The Last Kids on Earth, both the book series and the animated series on Netflix. In this virtual event, Max will share how he came up with the different monsters and villains as well as the unique ways that Jack and his friends figure out to defeat them.
Beginning Again — 2 to 3:30 p.m., or 5:30 to 7 p.m., Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, 2626 17th St., Columbus. Beginning Again Group is for anyone who has lost a family member. In-person meetings with Zoom option also available. Contact hospice bereavement specialist David Dopson for more information on how to attend and preregister. Information: 812-314-8096, [email protected].
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) No. 021 — St. Peter’s Lutheran School, 719 Fifth St., Columbus. Enter Door A, off Fourth Street parking lot each Tuesday. Weigh-in: 3:20 to 3:40 p.m. Meeting follows. Information, call 812-552-8397.
Campus Board of Trustees — 3:30 p.m., Moravec Hall Boardroom, Ivy Tech Community College Columbus, 4475 Central Ave., Columbus. The public is invited to attend the meeting.
Pokemon Club — 4 to 5:30 p.m., Hope Branch Library, 635 Harrison St., Hope. Card collectors, trainers, gamers, and fans are all welcome to join as we learn and talk about all things Pokemon.
Hope Town Council — 5:30 p.m., Hope Town Hall, 404 Jackson St., Hope.
Columbus City Council — 6 p.m., WebEx and City Hall, 123 Washington St., Columbus.
Genealogy Jam — 6 to 7 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Join Genealogy Librarian Annette to talk with other genealogy and local history buffs about your latest project, your successes, and the mysteries that remain. Chat about your progress, share tips, and encourage each other.
Spy School — 6 to 7 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Hone your secret agent skills with a spy themed craft, games and obstacle course.
Flat Rock-Hawcreek School Board — 7 p.m., Flatrock-Hawcreek Central Office, 9423 State Road 9N, Hope.
Jennings County
Essential Services Board — 3 p.m., Government Center, 200 E. Brown St., Vernon.
Free Legal Aid Walk-in Clinic — 3 to 5 p.m., Jennings County Public Library, 2375 N. State Road 3, North Vernon. General Civil Advice Clinic from 3 to 4 p.m. and Eviction Legal Advice from 4 to 5 p.m.
