Check … into this
Thirty-two pieces on a board with 64 squares makes chess an ancient game with endless scenarios to challenge players at every level. And if you’re looking for a game, the Columbus Chess Club is open to players 16 and older and meets from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at Lewellen Chapel, corner of Middle Road and Grissom Street, Columbus.
Kids and teens
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Preschool STEAM, 11 a.m., Sept. 25, 11:30 a.m., Oct. 9; Teen Watch-It Wednesday: Hispanic Heritage Month, 3:30 p.m., Sept. 25; Sing & Play with Allie Jean, 4 p.m., Sept. 25, 10 a.m., Oct. 9; Kids’ Ukulele Class, 4:35 p.m., Sept. 25; Library Babies, 10, 10:35, and 11:05 a.m., Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 10; Tween Game Time, 3:30 p.m., Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 10; Teen Thursgame, 3:30 p.m., Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 10; Teen STEAM, 3:30 p.m., Sept. 26, Oct. 8; Family Exercise and Movement, 4:45 p.m., Sept. 26; Family Storytime, 6 p.m., Sept. 30, Oct. 7; Toddler Time, 9:15 and 10 a.m., Oct. 1, 8; Preschool Storytime, 11 a.m., Oct. 1, 8; Teen DIY, 3:30 p.m., Oct. 1; Playdate, 11:30 a.m., Oct. 2; A Journey into the Hidden World of Tropical Bats, 2 p.m., Oct. 2; Hope Family Craft Night, 3 p.m., Oct. 2; Teen Watch-It Wednesday: Monster Movie Edition, 3:30 p.m., Oct. 2; Kids’ Art Studio, 4 p.m., Oct. 2; BCPL Express: at Clifty Creek Touch a Truck, 9 a.m., Oct. 3, at Pence Park, 3:30 p.m., Oct. 3; Teen Taste Test, 3:30 p.m., Oct. 7; Homeschool Hangout, 11 a.m., Oct. 8; Builders’ Guild, 4 p.m., Oct. 9; Preschool Dance Class, 10 a.m., Oct. 10; STEMnastics, 5 p.m., Oct. 10; Pokemon Club, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Oct. 11; Juntos con Family School Partners, 11 a.m., Oct. 11; The Disassemblers, 1 p.m., Oct. 12. Information: mybcpl.org/events.
Sports, exercise, wellness
OPEN SKATES, Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 to 4 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 to 2:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, 1 to 2:30 p.m. (adults only), through April 20, Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus.
FREE LINE DANCE CLASSES, 6 to 7 p.m., Wednesdays, 1:30 to 3 p.m., Thursdays, First United Methodist Church, 618 Eighth St., Columbus. Classes are free, but a $3 donation for missions is appreciated. Contact the church at 812-372-2851 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. 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: Reading with Friends, 9:30 a.m., Sept. 25; Lights Up, Sound Down Movie, 10 a.m., Sept. 27; Flow Yoga, Noon, Sept. 30, Oct. 7; Adults Reading YA Book Club, 6 p.m., Sept. 30; Chair Yoga, 1 p.m., Oct. 1, 8; Skill Builders, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m., Oct. 2; A Journey into the Hidden World of Tropical Bats, 2 p.m., Oct. 2; Archives Walk-in Wednesday, 2 p.m., Oct. 2; Hope Family Craft Night, 3 p.m., Oct. 2; How Voting Works in Bartholomew County, 6:30 p.m., Oct. 3; Virtual Dementia Tour, 9:30 a.m., Oct. 7; Author Talk, 7 p.m., Oct. 9; Open Mic Poetry & Prose, 5 p.m., Oct. 10. Information: mybcpl.org/events.
PROPELLER LEGO CLUB, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Mondays, Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14, Columbus Propeller, 4760 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus. Come join Propeller’s ever-growing Lego Club. The club is free and open for all ages.
FISH FRY, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Oct. 4, American Legion Post #24, 2515 25th St., Columbus. Kids Need Kiwanis fish fry fundraiser with dine in, carry out, and drive thru. Fish fillets or fish sandwich, baked beans, coleslaw, & drink. Free will donation. Proceeds will benefit Riley Children’s Hospital and local kids through Kiwanis service projects.
“SHE KILLS MONSTERS”, 7 p.m., Oct. 4, 5, 2:30 p.m., Oct. 6, Grey Box Theatre, Central Middle School, 725 Seventh St., Columbus. Mill Race Theatre Company presents “She Kills Monsters” by Qui Nguyen. This witty and whimsical play tells the story of a sister who has lost everything — only to find herself by completing her deceased sister’s Dungeons & Dragons campaign. Lovers of D&D and of biting humor will love the story. Tickets can be purchased at millracetheatre.org.
LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE, 2 to 6:30 p.m., Oct. 5, downtown Columbus. The all-ages event will feature free activities in celebration of the community foundation’s commitment to building a better community and an opportunity for the public to learn about the impact of its work and how their support can make a difference. Special events include a Concert on the Library Plaza featuring Miss Americanas, A Taylor Swift Tribute Band at 4 p.m. and the return of the Rock The Block Dance Party beginning at 6:30 p.m. under InterOculus at Washington and Fourth streets. Food and beverage will be available for purchase throughout the day, including a signature LWYL brew from Hog Molly. For more information or to make a gift to LWYL, visit heritagefundbc.org.
DEPOLARIZING WITHIN, 9 a.m. to noon, Oct. 12, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2651 California St., Columbus. Braver Angels, a national nonpartisan nonprofit providing tools for depolarizing our communities, will host this three-hour public in-person workshop, followed by lunch and respectful conversation, teaching participants to look at their own attitudes toward the political “other” and develop strategies for engaging in politics without demonizing the other side. RSVP is requested at www.BraverAngelsIndiana.org as seating is limited.
FIRST FAMILIES OF HOPE, 10 a.m. to noon, Oct. 5 and the first Saturday of each month, Yellow Trail Research Center, west side of Hope Town Square, 644 Main St., Hope. The Bartholomew County Genealogical Society would like to recognize the Yellow Trail Museum’s 50th Anniversary in 2025 with the First Families in the Hawcreek/Flatrock area. Through August 2025, bring photos, genealogy, documents, stories or anything else you might want to share. With your permission, the genealogical society will scan copies. These digital copies will be available for all attendees (bring your own jump drive), as well as the Yellow Trail Research Center.
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. Friday and 11 a.m. 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 6:30 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: 801-856-4812.
COLUMBUS AREA RAILROAD CLUB, open house noon to 4 p.m., Oct. 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, or on Facebook at Columbus Area Railroad Club.
GRACE’S TABLE FREE MEAL, 5 p.m., Oct. 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.
THE TABLE, 6 p.m., Oct. 10 and the second Thursday of each month, Petersville United Methodist Church, 2781 N. County Road 500E, Columbus. There will be a free meal and a time of sharing, discussion and prayers.
AMERICAN SEWING GUILD, 9 to 11 a.m., Oct. 5 and the first Saturday of each month. Neighborhood group welcomes sewing enthusiasts of all skill levels and walks of life, meets 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, email Marilyn at [email protected] for meeting location.
COLUMBUS STAR QUILTERS, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Oct. 3 and the first Thursday of each month, First Baptist Church Columbus, 3300 Fairlawn Drive, Columbus. On Oct. 3, after a short business meeting, there will be four presentations: Janice Harrell on “How to Make Folded Envelopes”, Carol Walp will offer “Tips for Embroidering”, Jo Ann Ferguson on “Beading on Your Quilts” and Vicki Anthony on “Sewing a Perfect Arc”. Each gathering consists of a short business meeting followed by a quilting lesson/program, along with show-and-tell of finished projects. Members participate in various service projects. New and experienced quilters are invited to attend. Membership dues are $15 per year. For information, visit starquiltersofcolumbus.weebly.com.
EVENING STAR QUILT GUILD, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Oct. 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, visit starquiltersofcolumbus.weebly.com.
FRIENDS DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB, 1 to 4:30 p.m. every Thursday, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2561 N. California St., Columbus. Bridge club open to the public.
Galleries, museums, exhibits
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 524 Third St., Columbus. BCHS hosts two permanent exhibits that share the history and heritage of Bartholomew County. Through early November, featuring “Out of the Wardrobe: The Clothing of Bartholomew County’s Past,” a curated collection of nearly 70 local outfits spanning 160 years. 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/VISITORS 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 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, 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, later named Bakalar Air Force Base. The C-119 Aircraft will be open to the public Oct. 12 and the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission. Visit the museum online at atterburybakalarairmuseum.org and on Facebook.
PERCEPTIONS YOGA, MINDFULNESS & ART, 139 State Road 3, Vernon. Gallery hours are from noon to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. The September artist of the month, Daphne Talkington, has always been passionate about the arts, having started her own artistic journey with photography. The closing reception will take place Sept. 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. at which time final purchases can be made and artwork taken home. The October artist of the month, Jessica Brawner, will be featured at an opening public reception on Oct. 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. Jessica’s life experiences have led her to create upcycled, random, unique, one of a kind pieces. Check it out at Out Of My Mind-Art on Facebook. The closing reception will be held on Oct. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. at which time final purchases can be made. Information: perceptionsyoga.org or facebook.com/northvernonyoga.
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, 134 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. Guild artist exhibition and sale is all-new artwork and a refurbished gallery space. Open Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Information: 812-988-6185 or browncountyartguild.org.
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 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. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hoosier Artist Gallery features the art of Kelly Graham and Kelly Meska during the month of September. Meska creates ceramic works of art that are both beautiful and functional. Graham is a Needle felting artist who finds joy in capturing a little of the character of the animal that she is creating in her pieces. 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, 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, 11 a.m., Oct. 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.
