Go! Guide – July 27

Kids and teens

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Library Babies, 10 and 10:30 a.m., July 27; Clifty Park Storytime, 1 p.m., July 27; kidscommons at Hope, 3 p.m., July 27; Tween Pizza Time, 3:30 p.m. July 27; Henry Moore’s Birthday Party, 5:30 p.m., July 27; Teen Crochet Camp, 1 p.m., July 28; Kids Kitchen, 2 p.m., July 29; Summer Reading Program Pool Party Finale at Donner Pool, 7 p.m., July 29; Teen First Day of School Ice Cream Party, 3:30 p.m., Aug. 3; Teen STEAM: 3D Printing Pens, 3:30 p.m., Aug. 4; Teen Touch-an-Instrument, 3:30 p.m., Aug. 7; Teen Ukulele Lessons with Allie Jean, 4 p.m., Aug. 8.

TEEN WALK-IN WEDNESDAYS, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesdays through Aug. 2, Turning Point Community Services Building, 729 Washington St., Columbus. The Prevention Team at Turning Point invites teens grades 7-12 to have lunch this summer on Walk-In Wednesdays. Teens can visit every Wednesday this summer to eat, hang out, and have fun on the Prevention Resource Floor. Walk-In Wednesdays are free.

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 5, Sandy Hook United Methodist, 1610 Taylor Road, Columbus. Bounce houses, sno-cones, face painting, balloon twisting, carnival games and prizes, food and drinks. Free.

BLUE AND WHITE NIGHT, 4 to 7 p.m., Aug. 5, Columbus North High School, 1400 25th St. Kick off the 2023-24 athletic season by celebrating North athletes from all 21 sports as they compete in the “Dog Bowl,” a fun field day-style competition including musical chairs and trike races. Entry is free; a pulled pork dinner will be served for $10 (to-go dinners available), a silent auction will be held, and season passes will be sold. Proceeds go to North athletics. For silent auction information: https://ibid.org/v/DRPZW4FAHX?mibextid=Zxz2cZ. For additional information, contact Angie Revell at [email protected].

TEEN TRIVIA DATE NIGHT, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Aug. 11, Turning Point Community Services Building, 729 Washington St., Columbus. Turning Point prevention team presents Trivia Date Night! All middle and high school students in Bartholomew County are welcome to attend. Doors open at 6 p.m. Please register for this free event at www.turningpointdv.org/datenight

Music

KING’S BRASS FREE CONCERT, 7 p.m. Aug. 1, Asbury United Methodist Church, 1751 27th St. in Columbus. An offering will be collected for the nine-member group with a national reputation. Information: asburycolumbus.org/the-kings-brass/.

Sports, exercise, wellness

LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY, 4:15 to 5:15 p.m., most Saturdays through Oct. 7, Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. A noncompetitive environment in which children ages 4 to 10 can learn the basic skills of hockey without distractions that are often associated with an overemphasis on winning. Free equipment is available to use. Cost is $5 per child. Arrive 30 minutes early to get fitted for equipment.

GIRLS DROP-IN HOCKEY, 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Mondays through Oct. 9, Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Are you a girl interested in hockey? Drop in to learn the fundamentals and basic skills of the sport in a girls-only environment. Visit cbusinparks.com/HockeyPrograms to register or for more information.

BLACKWELL PARK STORYWALK, Blackwell Park, 1550 Whitney Court, Columbus. Enjoy some fresh air while strolling the Bartholomew County Public Library’s StoryWalk. Together with the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department, the library is excited to feature “Paletero Man” by Lucky Diaz in July and “School’s First Day of School” by Adam Rex in August. The StoryWalk is located along the People Trail near the Pollinator Park in Blackwell Park.

SWIMMING FOR EXERCISE, Foundation for Youth, 405 Hope Ave., Columbus. Lap swimming, water aerobics and public swim are available. You must preregister for current swim sessions. Information: foundationforyouth.com.

Miscellaneous

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Read A Little Aloud, 12 p.m., July 27; Henry Moore’s Birthday Party, 5:30 p.m., July 27; Adults Reading YA Book Club: Summer Books, 6 p.m., July 31; Adult Take & Make, Aug. 1; Chair Yoga, 1 p.m., Aug. 1, 8; Skill Builders, 1:30 p.m., Aug. 2; Adult Game Night, 6 p.m., Aug. 7; Hooks and Needles Workshop, 12:30 p.m., Aug. 12.

COLUMBUS FARMERS MARKET, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturdays, through Sept. 16, behind City Hall, 123 Washington Street. Food, crafts, gifts, entertainment and more. More information: columbusfarmersmarket.org.

FIRST SATURDAYS AT UTOPIA, revised date this month: 1 p.m., Aug. 12, otherwise the first Saturday of each month through October, Utopia Wildlife Rehabilitators, 18300 E. County Road 200N, Hope. Join Utopia for a presentation with animal ambassadors at 1 p.m., followed by a tour of outdoor enclosures. The event is weather dependent.

SUMMER ART SHOW, 5 to 7 p.m., through July 28, Perceptions Yoga, Mindfulness & Art, 139 E. State Road 3, Vernon. Perceptions Yoga is inviting the public to attend a special Summer Art Show featuring Tom Speer. This special two-week exhibition will feature Tom’s newest watercolor and pastel work. The closing reception will take place on Friday, July 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. During these events, Speer’s artwork can be purchased. A portion of all sales go to Perceptions’ philanthropic efforts to bring affordable high quality art, yoga, and mindfulness experiences to the community. Trinaty Scroggin’s artwork will be featured in August. Scroggin is a graduate of Jennings County High School and has been creating art for most of her life. The public is invited to attend the opening reception and meet the artist on Aug. 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. The art show and reception is free and open to all. A closing reception will take place on Aug. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m.

MIDNIGHT LOOP, 9 p.m., July 29, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Night Bike Ride through scenic Columbus to benefit Columbus Animal Care Services’ Adoption Medical fund. The 19-mile ride starts & finishes at the BCPL Plaza with a SAG stop at the halfway point and ice cream treats at the finish line. Registration is $35 through July 28 at columbus.in.gov/animal-care-services/moonlight-loop, and $40 on the day of the event.

MODEL TRAIN SHOW, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 6, Johnson County Fairgrounds, 250 Fairground St., Franklin. Admission is $7 per person, children under 16 are free when accompanied with a parent. There will be 14 model railroad layouts on display ranging from TT gauge to G gauge, including the popular N, HO, and O gauges. The show will also have dealer tables, manufacturers, demos, door prizes, food and free parking. The show will also provide a wealth of information about model railroading from the CID NMRA members, layout providers, and vendors. For more information about the train show, contact Michael Roderick at 317-833-3556 or [email protected]

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 Friday and 11 a.m. on Sunday. The first game is at 6:30 p.m. on Friday and 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. Open to the public. Information: 812-379-4386.

VFW POST 1987 BINGO, 215 N. National Road, Columbus, Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 to 9:30 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.), and the second Saturday of each month from 2 to 6 p.m. (doors open at noon). Open to the public.

AMERICAN LEGION BINGO & KARAOKE, American Legion Post 25, 2515 25th St., Columbus. Bingo is on Tuesdays starting at 6 p.m. Karaoke is on Wednesdays starting at 6 p.m.

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 16 and older. Information: 812-603-3893.

COLUMBUS AREA RAILROAD CLUB OPEN HOUSE, noon to 4 p.m., Aug. 19 and the third Saturday of each 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, columbusarearailroadclub.com, or on Facebook at Columbus Area Railroad Club.

GRACE’S TABLE FREE MEAL, 5 p.m., Aug. 13 and the second Sunday of each month, East Columbus United Methodist Church, 2439 Indiana Ave., Columbus. Free meal in the youth center as well as music and storytelling. Enter the church parking lot on Indiana Avenue.

AMERICAN SEWING GUILD, 9 to 11 a.m., Aug. 5 and the first Saturday of each month. The American Sewing Guild is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to people who believe sewing is a rewarding and creative activity. Our neighborhood group welcomes sewing enthusiasts of all skill levels and walks of life. We meet monthly to learn new sewing skills, network with others who share an interest in sewing and participate in community sewing projects. If you are interested in attending, please email Marilyn at [email protected] for meeting location.

COLUMBUS STAR QUILT GUILD, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Aug. 3 and the first Thursday of each month, First Baptist Church Columbus, 3300 Fairlawn Drive, Columbus. Each gathering consists of a short business meeting, followed by a quilting lesson/program, along with show-and-tell of finished projects. August’s featured speaker is Claudia Lash, owner of Presto Avenue Designs, providing new ways to create your own quilt designs. Members participate in various service projects. New and experienced quilters are invited to attend. Membership dues are $15 per year. For additional information, visit starquiltersofcolumbus.weebly.com.

EVENING STAR QUILT GUILD, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Aug. 8 and the second Tuesday of each month, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. The Evening Star Quilt Guild is a group of women who enjoy creating traditional and modern art quilts while learning new methods. For more information, check out the website: starquiltersofcolumbus.weebly.com.

Galleries, museums, exhibits

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 524 Third St., Columbus. The museum is open Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. BCHS hosts two permanent exhibits that share the history and heritage of Bartholomew County. Learn about our county through interactive, hands-on exhibits that include a map table, notable people, county timeline, Then and Now, Did You Know, early industrialists and videos of Reeves steam engines. The historical society also hosts rotating exhibits throughout the year featuring items from their extensive collection. Admission is free, with a donation suggested. Information: 812-372-3541, bartholomewhistory.org.

GALLERY 506, Columbus Indiana Visitors Center, 506 Fifth St., Columbus. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

YELLOW TRAIL MUSEUM/VISITOR CENTER/RESEARCH CENTER, west side of Hope Town Square, 644 Main St., Hope. The museum is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturdays noon to 4 p.m., or by appointment. The Research Center is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment. Contact the museum at 812-546-8020. Follow Facebook page “Yellow Trail Museum/Hope Visitors Center” for updated information.

ATTERBURY-BAKALAR AIR MUSEUM, located at Columbus Municipal Airport, 4742 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus, is open Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are accepted to help with ongoing costs of operation. Special tours may be scheduled by calling 812-372-4356. The museum preserves the history of the former Atterbury Army Air Field, later named Bakalar Air Force Base. 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, 4220 T.C. Steele Road, Nashville. Staff is offering special indoor tours — each with a limited number of people. Tours are included with site admission, but preregistration is recommended by calling 812-988-2785. Information: indianamuseum.org/tcsteele.

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. Museum hours are Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment. Information: 812-346-8989, jenningscounty.org.

BROWN COUNTY ART GUILD, 48 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 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. 411 is a community arts gallery and cultural space for exhibitions, events and collaborations with Columbus arts and cultural organizations. The galley is open Thursday and Friday from noon to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more about the current exhibition and artists at artsincolumbus.org/411.

HOOSIER ARTIST GALLERY, 45 S. Jefferson St., Nashville. Hoosier Artist Gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: hoosierartist.com.

BROWN COUNTY ART GALLERY, 1 Artist Drive, Nashville. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Information: 812-988-4609, [email protected], browncountyartgallery.org.

CHARLENE MARSH STUDIO & GALLERY, 4013 Lanam Ridge Road, Nashville. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Mondays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. For more information, please call the studio/gallery at 812-988-4497 or visit charlenemarshstudio.com.

Ongoing

FABULOUS FIRST FRIDAYS WITH MISS POLLY, 12:15 p.m., Aug. 4 and 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.