Events listed for Thursday, Oct. 17
ASAP Presents: QPR Suicide Prevention Training — 11 to 1 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is a 2-hour training to increase ability and confidence in asking about suicide and taking the steps to help someone to safety. Register on the library website.
Teen Thursgame — 3:30 to 5 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Every Thursday after school, play games including Dungeon Party, Unstable Unicorns, Wizard Kittens, Disney Sorcerer’s Arena, Here to Slay and more. Register on the library website.
Teen Dungeons and Dragons — 3:30 to 5 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Create a level 5, fifth edition character prior to the game or use a pre-created character to explore the world of D&D. This game is beginner-friendly. All materials provided. Register on the library website.
Tween Game Time — 3:30 to 5 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Stop by after school for some laid-back fun and play your way through a collection of board, card and dice games. Game selection may vary.
Family Exercise and Movement with Ruth Bayardo — 4:45 to 5:15 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Bring your friends and family members for a kid-friendly exercise and wellness program.
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. Families will receive resources/topics the Monday prior to the Thursday meeting. Meets in–person on the first and third Thursdays of each month from 6 to 7 p.m. in room 2164 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. Contact Bereavement Specialist David Dopson at 812-314-8096 or [email protected].
Nature at Night — 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Sycamore Land Trust, 4898 E. Heritage Woods Road, Bloomington. Join Sycamore Land Trust for an enchanting guided hike. Discover the hidden wonders of the nighttime landscape as you identify plants, look for critters and view the moon through a telescope. Register on the library website.
