Events listed for Thursday, Aug. 15
Bartholomew County
Library Babies — 10 to 10:30, 10:35 to 11, and 11:05 to 11:30 a.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. This relaxed program is a baby-friendly introduction to storytime. Library Babies is geared toward children birth to 18 months and their caregivers. To register, call the children’s desk at 812-379-1288.
Preschool Dance Class — 10 to 10:30 a.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Children ages 2 to 5 are invited to dance with local dance teacher, Megan. Caregivers will stay in the room with their dancers. Registration is requested.
Columbus Utilities Service Board — 11:30 a.m., Columbus City Utilities, 1111 McClure Road, Columbus.
American Red Cross Blood Drive — 1 to 6 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Donate and Save Lives.
Redefining Success for Parents of Teens — 2 to 3 p.m., online. Join us online for this must-watch talk by Irena Smith, PhD. You will hear about constructive and healthy ways to approach the college application process, preserve your relationship with your teen, and help them define success on their terms instead of chasing the elusive “golden ticket.”
Columbus Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners — 3:30 p.m., City Hall, 123 Washington St., Columbus.
Teen Thursgame — 3:30 to 5 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Featuring our brand new Arcade Machine with over 20k games. Learn to play new games, or enjoy older ones in this afterschool games club.
Teen Dungeons and Dragons — 3:30 to 5 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Tragedy has struck! Solve a mysterious murder to finish this two-part adventure. This game is beginner-friendly with all materials provided. Registration required.
Transformers — 6 to 7 p.m., St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 719 Fifth St., Columbus. This group welcomes children and families who are grieving a loss. Meet in-person on the first and third Thursdays of each month in room 2164 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. Contact bereavement specialist David Dopson, 812-314-8096 or [email protected].
DuVenky Code — 6 to 7:30 p.m., Hope Town Square, Hope. GJoin this guitar duo at the gazebo for editions of your favorite songs.
Jennings County
Joint North Vernon Board of Public Works and City Council — 11 a.m., Carnegie Government Center, 143 E. Walnut St., North Vernon.
Board of Zoning Appeals — 6 p.m., Government Center, 200 E. Brown St., Vernon.
Sheriff’s Merit Board — 7 p.m., Jennings County Sheriff’s Department, 925 S. State St., North Vernon.
