Kids and teens
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: D.I.G. Time, 10:30 a.m., June 17; Poolside Storytime at Ceraland Park, 2 p.m., June 17, 24; Teen Life-Size Clue: Fairy Tales, 3 p.m., June 17; Poolside Storytime at Donner Park, 3:40 p.m., June 17, 24; Kids Yoga for Ages 5-8, 10:30 a.m., June 18; Teen Fri-DIY: Newspaper Kites, 3 p.m., June 18; Dog Walking Meetup, 1 p.m., June 19; Mondays at Mill Race Park Storytime, 10:30 a.m., June 21, 28; Creation Station for Grades 2-6, 1 p.m., June 21; Dogs! With the Kennel Club, 5 p.m., June 21; Teen Outdoor Movie Night, 5 p.m., June 21; Patio Storytime, 10:30 a.m., June 22, 29; Teen STEAM: Nature’s Notebook, 12:30 & 4 p.m., June 22; Drama Club for Grades 3-6, 1 p.m., June 22, 29; Trails and Tales, 10:30 a.m., June 23, 30; Teen Writer’s Workshop: Poetry, 3 p.m., June 23; Music & Movement, 4 p.m., June 23; Reading Time with Lottie for Ages 5-12, 11 a.m., June 24; Teen One-Shot RPG: Honey Heist, 3 p.m., June 24; Playdate & Storytime with Bartholomew County Historical Society, 10:30 a.m., June 25; Teen Fri-DIY: Paracord Snakes, 3 p.m., June 25; Pride Festival Friendship Power Extravaganza for Teens, 4 p.m., June 28; Teen STEAM: Geocaching, 1:30 p.m., June 29.
DONNER CENTER, 739 22nd St., Columbus. Scheduled: Little Laboratory Science Camp, 9 a.m., June 21 to 25; Fun Days: Mad Science with Professor Steve, 1:30 p.m., June 25; Backyard Biologists, all day, June 28; It’s Showtime: Indiana Wild, 2 p.m., June 30; Camp MVP, 9 a.m., July 5 to 9; Star Wars: Younglings Camp, 9 a.m., July 5 to 9. Noon Kids Concert-Adzooks Puppets, noon, July 8; Fun Days: A Galaxy Far Far Away, 1:30 p.m., July 9.
BUILDER’S GUILD, online. Join the Bartholomew County Public Library’s Builder’s Guild and participate in building challenges, exchange ideas, and share creations in the virtual headquarters. All building materials and formats welcome. This is an ongoing program, so participate whenever you like. Email [email protected] to join or visit the kids page of the BCPL website for more information.
COLUMBUS YOUTH FISHING SERIES, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., June 20, Mill Race Park, 50 Carl Miske Drive, Columbus. Enjoy a relaxing evening of fishing with your family during these Sundays in June. All skill levels of young fisherwomen and fishermen are invited. Prizes will be awarded each night to winners of various categories. Interactive casting games will be set up to help teach kids how to cast, and we will also have guests present to provide expert knowledge on fishing in Indiana. Ages 3 to 15. Pay, sign-in, and registration from 5:15 to 5:45 p.m. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
MOVIE IN THE PARK, 8 to 10 p.m., June 26, Mill Race Park, 50 Carl Miske Drive, Columbus. Free movies in the park for all ages. June 26 will be "Guardians of the Galaxy."
Music
TIM ZIMMERMAN AND THE KING’S BRASS, 7 to 9 p.m., June 17, Bible Church of Columbus, 3010 10th St., Columbus. Join for a night of innovative worship. Playing a wide variety of music from Handel to hymn classics to jazz spirituals, the King’s Brass will lift your heart and spirit in praise. Tickets are free. Contact Bible Church of Columbus at 812-375-9515.
GOOD TIME REVIEW ON THE PLAZA, 6 p.m., June 18, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Come out to the plaza and have a good time with Good Time Review as they play some classic rock music. Bring your own chair, or view at home on Facebook. Rain makes this a Facebook event only.
Talks, lectures, classes
MAGNIFICENT BEAST, June 15 to 22, Bartholomew County Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. The documentary “Magnificent Beast” is about the history of pigs and humans together. Since the dawn of humanity, pigs have had a complex relationship with us as food, as foe, and even as friend. Author Tess Gerritsen and her son Josh Gerritsen traveled around the world interviewing archaeologists, religious scholars, hunters and pet pig owners. Their journey reveals the many ways this intelligent and complex animal has found its way into religious scripture, onto our dinner tables, and even into our homes. Register for the link to view the film between June 15 and 22. On June 22 at 6 p.m., join Tess and Josh for a Q&A.
NOURISH YOUR MUSCLES, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., June 18, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. Every movement, no matter how large or small, depends on them! Learn more about how to keep your muscles working longer. Presenter: Harriet Armstrong. Join either in person at Mill Race Center or via Zoom. Register by calling Mill Race Center, 812-376-9241 or go to https://bit.ly/3hzUofx
DARKNESS TO LIGHT TRAINING/PREVENT CHILD ABUSE, 3 to 5 p.m., June 22. Facilitated by the Family Service, Inc. CAP team, this two-hour session teaches adults how to prevent, recognize, respond to, and report child sexual abuse. Darkness to Light is a non-profit committed to empowering adults to prevent child sexual abuse. Those who attend are eligible for a $50 door prize. Free training made possible by a grant from Heritage Fund. Register at https://bit.ly/3tz4xLL
NOURISH YOUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., July 2, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. Digestive systems are often taken for granted until there is a problem. Learn how address issues even before they start. For more information call 812-379-1665 or email [email protected] Presenter: Harriet Armstrong. Join either in person at Mill Race Center or via Zoom. Register by calling Mill Race Center, 812-376-9241 or go to https://bit.ly/3uOGTfK
VET-TO-VET DISCUSSION, 5:10 p.m., Mondays, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. Hour-long, facilitator-led group discussions with others who have served in the military. Attendees are able to share experiences with fellow veterans.
Sports, exercise, wellness
BEGINNER PICKLEBALL CLINIC FOR ADULTS, 5:30 to 7 p.m., June 17, Donner Park pickleball courts, 17th and Sycamore streets, Columbus. Clinic is $45 per person. Pre-registration required. Rain make-up is June 24. The three-day clinic, for those 18 and older, will introduce the fundamentals of the game. Participants must attend each lesson since each subsequent day will build upon the previous beginner lesson. Equipment will be provided. Face coverings will be required. To register or for more information, call 812-376-2680 or visit columbusparksandrec.com
YOGA BASICS ON THE PLAZA, 9 a.m., Mondays, Thursdays, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Explore the practice of yoga and its philosophy and benefits with registered yoga teacher Jenn Willhite. These are free sessions. Bring your own mat and remember to social distance. Rain cancels the class.
PLAZA YOGA, 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesdays, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Explore the benefits of yoga and how it connects breath, body, and spirit as one. Free sessions led by registered yoga teacher Sonia Aponte-Alberts.
ZEN FITNESS YOGA SESSION ON THE PLAZA, 9 a.m., June 19, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Welcome summer with Jackie Garn and this slow flow yoga practice. Please bring a mat and any props you would like to use. Rain cancels the class.
SWIMMING FOR EXERCISE, Foundation for Youth, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus. Lap swimming, water aerobics, and public swim are available seven days a week. You must pre-register for current swim sessions. Information: foundationforyouth.com.
MASTER SWIM/DEEP WATER WALKING, Monday through Friday from 12 to 2 p.m. and Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 27 to Aug. 15, Donner Center, 739 22nd St., Columbus. Deep water walking for adults is offered in the diving well daily. This is a self-directed program outside and participants must provide their own flotation devices. Masters swimming is great for fitness and stress relief. Also take advantage of lap swimming for adults (18 and over). Three lanes of the pool are available during swim lessons. Cost is $3.
DONNER AQUATIC CENTER PUBLIC SESSION, Monday through Friday from 1 to 6 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays from 12 to 6 p.m., May 27 to Aug. 5, Donner Center, 739 22nd St., Columbus. Admissions: Ages 2 and under are free, ages 3 to 5 years are $3, ages 6 to 17 years are $5, and ages 18+ are $6.
PRESCHOOL SWIM TIME, 10 to 11 a.m., Saturdays from May 29 to Aug. 14, Donner Center, 739 22nd St., Columbus. Cost: $1 per person. The leisure pool will be open for parents and their children (6 and under). Enjoy the water and play features without the crowd of older kids.
LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY, 4:15 to 5:15 p.m., Saturdays, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Kids ages 4 to 10 can join us on Saturdays to learn how to play hockey. The drop in costs $5 and FREE equipment is available to use.
DANCERS STUDIO INTENSIVE, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 21 to 25, Dancers Studio, 2158 Cottage Avenue, Columbus. Dancers Studio is hosting their own summer dance intensive featuring instructors from the Indianapolis area and many forms of dance. The intensive is for dancers ages 11 to 18. To register email Stacie Woempner at [email protected].
Seasonal
COLUMBUS FARMERS MARKET, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturdays, city hall parking lot, Columbus City Hall, 123 Washington St., Columbus. The Columbus Farmers Market is held every Saturday through Sept. 18 behind city hall at the corner of First and Washington streets. The market averages more than 100 full- and part-time vendors offering a range of produce, plants, foods, and crafts.
Miscellaneous
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Wanted in Indiana: Infamous Hoosier Fugitives, 6 p.m., June 17; Dementia Friends Information Session, 9 a.m., June 18; Dementia Friends Information Session, 3 p.m., June 25; All Book’d Book Club, 5:30 p.m., June 29.
JENNINGS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 2375 N. State Road 3, North Vernon. Scheduled: Mutts & Margaritas, 1 p.m., June 19; Aquarium Confusion (Digital Escape Room), all day, June 21 to 25.
JCB FRIDAYS ON FOURTH, 5 to 9 p.m., Fridays from May 21 to June 25, Fourth and Washington streets, Columbus. Join JCB in supporting downtown Columbus businesses. Enjoy shopping, expanded outdoor seating at your favorite local restaurant, yard games and outdoor live music. The fun starts on Fourth Street at 5 p.m. and live music begins at 6 p.m. Visit www.JCBank.com/FridaysOnFourth for more information.
DONNER PARK VARIETY SHOWS, 7 to 9 p.m., June 19, Donner Park Shelter, 22nd St., Columbus. Free variety shows for all ages. See website and Columbus, Indiana Parks and Recreation Department on Facebook for additional dates. Co-sponsored by Kiwanis Club and AM 1010 WCSI.
DEMOLITION DERBY, 7 to 11 p.m., June 25, July 3, Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, 750 W. County Road 200S, Columbus. The 2021 Bartholomew County Demolition Derby. The June 25 event will start with several hard hitting classes: Full Size Gut-N-Go, Mini Car Gut-N-Go, Youth Compacts, a Pretty Car Contest, and Power Wheels for the kiddos. On July 3, the show will finish out with: Full Size Gut-N-Go, Mini Car Gut-N-Go, Youth Compacts, Full Size Stock, and Power Wheels. Information: www.ToastPromotion.com
FIRST FRIDAYS CRUISE-IN TO HOPE, 5 to 8 p.m., July 2, Hope Town Square, State Road 9, Hope. Free and open to the public. Bring a chair and support local musicians and businesses. Lots of amazing cars and trucks with to-go food available from restaurants on the square. Prizes are for oldest vehicle, people’s choice, and musicians’ choice. Food and money donations will be accepted to support the Hope Food Bank and Cruise-In event expenses.
ELKS LODGE BINGO, 6:30 p.m. Fridays and 12:30 p.m. Sundays, Elks 521 Lodge Bingo Hall, 4664 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus. Doors open at 5 p.m. on Fridays and 11 a.m. on Sundays. The first game is at 6:30 p.m. on Fridays and 12:30 p.m. on Sundays. Open to the public. Information: 812-379-4386.
VFW POST 1987 BINGO, VFW Post 1987, 215 N. National Road, Columbus. Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 to 9:30 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.), Saturdays from 2 to 6 p.m. (doors open at 12:30 p.m). Open to the public.
COLUMBUS CHESS CLUB, 5 to 9 p.m., Thursdays, Lewellen Chapel, corner of Middle Road and Grissom Street, Columbus. Equipment is furnished. Open to chess players 18 and older. Information: 812-603-3893.
COLUMBUS AREA RAILROAD CLUB OPEN HOUSE, noon to 4 p.m., June 19, third Saturday of the month. Trains will be operating layouts in four scales — HO, N, O, and On30. The club is located at the Johnson County Park headquarters building adjacent to Camp Atterbury. Information: Greg Harter 812-350-8636, columbusarearail road.com, or on Facebook at Columbus Area Railroad Club.
AMERICAN SEWING GUILD NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING, 9 to 11:30 a.m., first Saturday of the month, Sew Crazy, 5520 25th St., Columbus. Each monthly meeting focuses on learning a new sewing/creative skill or group sewing on a philanthropic project. Bring an interest in sewing and your latest project to show and tell. Sewing enthusiasts of all ages and skills are welcome. Contact Marilyn [email protected] with questions.
GRACE’S TABLE DRIVE-IN FREE MEAL, 6 to 7 p.m., second Sunday of the month, East Columbus United Methodist Church, 2439 Indiana Ave., Columbus. Drive-in free meal as well as music and storytelling. Enter the church parking lot on Indiana Street. Tables are available for walk-ups.
Galleries, museums, exhibits
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 524 Third St., Columbus. Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. BCHS hosts two permanent exhibits that share the history and heritage of Bartholomew County. Most recently, an “Early Industrialists” exhibit was installed. The historical society also hosts rotating exhibits throughout the year featuring items from their extensive collection. Currently they are featuring a quilt exhibit, “The Great Cover Up,” which celebrates the societies centennial and county bicentennial through its quilts and coverlets. Coverlets will be on display from June 8 through July 29. Information: 812-372-3541, www.bartholomewhistory.org
GALLERY 506, Columbus Indiana Visitors Center, 506 Fifth St., Columbus. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closed on Sundays. Bobbie K Owens 32/200, an exhibit of Bobbie K Owens’ work that includes past and new creations and series. Exhibit continues through Aug. 15.
YELLOW TRAIL MUSEUM/VISITOR CENTER, west side of Hope Town Square at 644 Main St., Hope. The museum is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact the museum at 812-546-8020. Follow their Facebook page “Yellow Trail Museum/Hope Visitors Center” for updated information.
YELLOW TRAIL MUSEUM SUNDAY SOCIALS, 2 to 4 p.m., first Sunday of each month. All are welcome to have coffee and join in discussions about various topics from the community’s past, including stories about growing up in the communities of Hope, Hartsville, Clifford and St. Louis Crossing. Folks are encouraged to bring news articles and photos. All topics are welcome, but any special stories about businesses around the square will be highlighted for the historic walking tour. Information: 812-371-7969.
ATTERBURY-BAKALAR AIR MUSEUM, located at Columbus Municipal Airport, 4742 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus, is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Special tours may be scheduled by calling 812-372-4356. The museum preserves the history of the former Atterbury Army Air Field which was later named Bakalar Air Force Base. Free admission. Visit the museum online at atterburybakalarairmuseum.org and on Facebook.
T.C. STEELE STATE HISTORIC SITE, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, staff is offering special indoor tours — each with a maximum of 10 people — Wednesday through Sunday. These tours are included with site admission, but preregistration is recommended by calling 812-988-2785. Information: https://indianamuseum.org/tcsteele.
IVY TECH GALLERY OF FINE ART & DESIGN, 4475 Central Ave., Columbus. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fridays. Information: 812-374-5139 or [email protected].
TRI-STATE ARTISANS, 422 Washington St., Columbus. Handmade retail gallery of more than 60 local artisans. Unique gifts, fine art, art classes for youth and adults, youth art programs, art parties and home parties. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. Information: tsartisans.com.
JENNINGS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM, 335 Brown St., Vernon. Information: 812-346-8989, jenningscounty.org.
BROWN COUNTY ART GUILD ANNUAL PATRON & YOUTH EXHIBITS, Brown County Art Guild, 48 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Offering a wide variety of art from both talented patrons and the next generation of artists. Visits are by appointment Mondays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays.
THE REPUBLIC BUILDING GALLERY, 333 Second St., Columbus. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
411 GALLERY, 411 Sixth St., Columbus. The gallery is open by appointment by sending an email to Susana Villegas at [email protected]. A virtual tour of the current exhibit “In-Depth” is also available online at https://bit.ly/2N195rk.
HOOSIER ARTIST GALLERY, 45 S. Jefferson St., Nashville. Hoosier Artist Gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Masks are required. Information: hoosierartist.net.
BROWN COUNTY ART GALLERY, 1 Artist Drive, Nashville. Open daily, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Free admission and parking. COVID-19 protocols are in place, with masks required. A special exhibit now features the entire Indiana collection by Gustave Baumann. Paintings by more than 60 Indiana artists are also for sale. Information: 812-988-4609, [email protected], browncountyartgallery.org.
Ongoing
FABULOUS FIRST FRIDAYS WITH MISS POLLY, 12:15 p.m., the first Friday of each month. Viewpoint Books, 548 Washington St., Columbus. Information: 812-376-0778.
FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus. The Boys & Girls Club is open to children ages 5-18. Information: 812-372-7867.
KIDSCOMMONS, 309 Washington St., Columbus. Ongoing activities are all free with museum admission. Information: 812-378-3046.
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