Go! Guide Aug. 17 – The Republic

Make tracks to rail fun

The Columbus Area Railroad Clubs monthly open house rolls around Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at the Johnson County Park headquarters building adjacent to Camp Atterbury near Edinburgh. For more information, visit the Columbus Area Railroad Club Facebook page.

Kids and teens

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Scheduled: Teen Games at Mill Race Park, 3:30 p.m., Aug. 17; Teen Dungeons and Dragons, 3:30 p.m., Aug. 17; Tween Stitch Camp, 3:30 p.m., Aug. 18; Teen Pizza Party Society, 3 p.m., Aug. 19; Pokemon Club, 4 p.m., Aug. 21; Toddler Time, 9:15 and 10 a.m., Aug. 22, 29, Sept. 5; Storytime, 11 a.m., Aug. 22, 29; Teen STEAM: Irwin Gardens Tour + Chickens, 3:30 p.m., Aug. 22; Watch-It Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., Aug. 23, 30; Library Babies, 10 and 10:30 a.m., Aug. 24, 31, Sept. 7; Tween Game Time, 3:30 p.m., Aug. 24, 31, Sept. 7; Teen Pokemon Go Meetup, 3:30 p.m., Aug. 24; Exhibit Columbus Read In, 9:30 a.m., Aug. 26; Teen Thursgame, 3:30 p.m., Aug. 31; Kids Art Studio, 11 a.m., Sept. 2; Preschool Storytime, 11 a.m., Sept. 5; Guided Hike at Tangeman Woods, 1 p.m., Sept. 5; Whatever the Weather, 11 a.m., Sept. 6; Family Storytime, 1 p.m., Sept. 7; Sing and Play with Allie Jean, 4 p.m., Sept. 7; Fill the Bus, 3 p.m., Sept. 8; The Disassemblers, 1:30 p.m., Sept. 9.

TRAIL LIFE, 5:30 p.m., Aug. 24, Garden City Christian Church, 3245 Jonesville Road, Columbus. Come join the Trail with Trail Life troop IN-0110! Trail Life USA is a Christian outdoor adventure program for boys, rooted in character building and leadership development while attaining skills and emphasizing Biblical principles. The troop welcomes families with boys ages 5-18 to join.

Music and theater

LIVE COMEDY SHOW, 8 p.m., Sept. 1, YES Cinema, 328 Jackson St., Columbus. Yes Comedy Showcase starring Mike Armstrong. Opener is Blind Stein. One show only! Rated PG-13. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Advance tickets available at yescinema.org or at YES Cinemas Box Office, call 812-379-1630.

PRAIRIE CREEK, 6 to 7 p.m., Sept. 1, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Join us on the Library Plaza for a concert by Prairie Creek. Prairie Creek will play classic rock and just a light sprinkling of outlaw country from the 60s through the 90s. Prairie Creek aims to play what we and our crowds like and get everyone to their feet. Bring your own chairs. This event can also be viewed live at facebook.com/mybcpl.

Sports, exercise, wellness

FALL ICE SKATING & HOCKEY CLASSES, through Oct. 7, Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Classes include Snowplow Sam 1 & 2 (ages 4-6) for beginning skaters, Basic 1-6, Novice Club, Speed Skating, Adults Class, Beginning Hockey Basics, and Advanced Hockey Basics. Classes are on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Visit columbusparksandrec.com/programs-and-events/ice-programs/group-ice-skating-hockey/ for more information. Register at cbusinparks.com/ice-and-hockey by Aug. 14.

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 Librarys StoryWalk. Together with the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department, the library is excited to feature Schools 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: Music with Valerie, 10:30 a.m., Aug. 18; Dementia Friendly Bartholomew County Kickoff Event, 10 a.m., Aug. 19; Hooks and Needles Workshop, 12:30 p.m., Aug. 19, 26; Chair Yoga, 1 p.m., Aug. 22, 29, Sept. 5; Reading with Friends, 9:30 a.m., Aug. 23; Author Talk, 8 p.m., Aug. 23, 2 p.m., Aug. 30, all day, Sept. 7; Exhibit Columbus Read In, 9:30 a.m., Aug. 26; Poetry Workshop, 6 p.m., Aug. 28; Adults Reading YA Book Club, 6 p.m., Aug. 26; All Bookd Book Club, 5:30 p.m., Aug. 29; Lessons Ive Learned on the Appalachian Trail, 6 p.m., Sept. 6; Fill the Bus, 3 p.m., Sept. 8.

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, 1 p.m., Sept. 2, Oct. 7, 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 Aug. 25, Perceptions Yoga, Mindfulness & Art, 139 E. State Road 3, Vernon. Trinaty Scroggins 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. A closing reception will take place on Aug. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m.

DINNER ON A STICK, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., Aug. 25, Bartholomew County Humane Society, 4415 E. County Road 200S, Columbus. Pick up dinner, to fetch it home or sit and stay and enjoy some live music! Dinner will feature chicken or vegetarian tacos and choices of street corn flavors. Beverages will be available. Free will donations benefit the Bartholomew County Humane Society.

MOTORCYCLE SHOW, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 26, Keepsake Village of Columbus, 2564 Foxpointe Dr., Columbus. Motorcycle show fundraising event for Walk to End Alzheimer. There will be food, raffles and giveaway items. All proceeds from the event benefit the Alzheimers Association. No RSVP and no admission fee are required, but donations are welcomed.

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, or on Facebook at Columbus Area Railroad Club.

GRACES TABLE FREE MEAL, 5 p.m., Sept. 10 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., Oct. 7 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 [emailprotected] for meeting location.

COLUMBUS STAR QUILT GUILD, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Sept. 7 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. Augusts 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., Sept. 12 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.

FRIENDS DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB, 1 to 4:30 p.m., every Thursday, St. Pauls Episcopal Church, 2561 N. California St., Columbus. Bridge club open to the public.

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. Summer Stroll: Historic Collection Exhibit through Sept. 3, and Guild Artist Exhibition and Fine Art Sale through Nov. 3.

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, [emailprotected], 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., 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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Go! Guide Aug. 17 - The Republic