Events listed for Tuesday, Aug. 13
Bartholomew County
BCPL Express — 9 to 10:30 a.m., Salvation Army Senior Food Pantry, 2525 Illinois Ave., Columbus. Check out the BCPL Express, pick up a free book.
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., City Hall, 123 Washington St., Columbus.
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.
Free Bartholomew County Legal Aid Phone Clinic — Noon to 5:30 p.m. Individuals calling can expect to receive a brief phone consultation. Individuals seeking legal consultation must register by calling Legal Aid at 812-378-0358 between noon and 2 p.m. A volunteer attorney will return calls to registered individuals between 3 and 5:30 p.m.
Chair Yoga — 1 to 2 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Join us for a one-hour session with certified yoga and chair yoga instructor. These sessions are great for beginners and those who want to focus on gentle practice.
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.
Teen DIY — 3:30 to 5 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Learn how to make pet toys out of things that you may have lying around your house. Make tons of dog and cat toys with friends and then donate them to the Bartholomew County Humane Society for all of our shelter pets to enjoy! Supplies for creating the toys will be provided.
Columbus Municipal Airport Board of Aviation Commissioners — 4 p.m., Columbus Municipal Airport Terminal Building, 4770 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus.
Evening Star Quilt Guild — 5:30 to 7 p.m., Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. Come and join the Evening Star Quilt Guild, a group of women who enjoy creating traditional and modern art quilts., while learning new methods.
Propeller Craft Club Meet-Up — 5:30 to 7 p.m., Columbus Propeller, 4760 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus. Community members are invited to attend the free Propeller Craft Club and participate in various arts, craft and creative projects. All skill levels are welcome. Donations are welcomed. Visit ColumbusPropeller.com for information.
County Council — 6 p.m., Governmental Office Building, 440 Third St., Columbus.
Adult Craft Night — 6 to 7:30 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Join us to create your own fun jewelry charms with Shrinky Dinks. All supplies provided; registration required.
Spring Planted Summer Bulbs — 7 p.m., Purdue Extension Office Annex Building, 783 S. Marr Road, Columbus. Speakers Jan Bruner and Stephanie Studley will reflect on their experimental spring planted bulbs for summer blooms. Learn about the ins and outs of bulb flowers, and how the time of year and soil greatly affect their performance in the garden.
Jennings County
Free Jennings County Legal Aid Phone Clinic — Noon to 5:30 p.m. Individuals calling can expect to receive a brief phone consultation. Individuals seeking legal consultation must register by calling Legal Aid at 812-378-0358 between noon and 2 p.m. A volunteer attorney will return calls to registered individuals between 3 and 5:30 p.m.
County Council — 6 p.m., Government Center, 200 E. Brown St., Vernon.
