Calendar

To publicize meetings and events, submit the group’s name, meeting time and meeting location in writing no later than three days before the event. All items must include the signature and phone number of the person submitting the information. No meetings or events will be accepted by telephone. Notices may be sent to Lifestyles Calendar, Columbus Telegram, P.O. Box 648, Columbus, NE 68602.

To publicize meetings and events for the online calendar, visit www.columbustelegram.com.

THURSDAY, OCT. 16

SOCIAL/CIVIC

English as a Second Language -- Columbus Public Library. For more information call 564-5196.

TOPS Club -- 8:30 a.m., at the Senior Citizen Center. For more information call 563-1661 or (402) 910-8535.

“Senior Special” -- 9 a.m.-noon, FREE cup of coffee to all Seniors, sponsored by Golden Living Center.

Platte County Bookmobile -- 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Christ Lutheran; 1:30-3 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran; 3:30-4:15 p.m., Creston.

Columbus Kiwanis Club -- Noon, Elks Country Club.

Columbus Public Library Children’s Room Token Times -- 3:15-5 p.m.

BOARDS AND GOVERNMENT MEETINGS

Scotus Central Catholic Board of Education -- 7:30 p.m., school media center conference room.

SUPPORT MEETINGS/GROUPS

Alcoholics Anonymous -- 7 a.m., open/nonsmoking; noon, open/nonsmoking; 5:15, open/nonsmoking; 8 p.m., open/nonsmoking; Midnight, closed/nonsmoking. 12 & 12 Club, 2407 13th St. For more information call 562-7332.

Hearing Clinic -- 11:15 a.m.-Noon at the Columbus Senior Center. Beth Ellsworth will provide information about programs and services available to the deaf and hard of hearing. Walk-ins welcome as time permits. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 564-9293.

Alcoholics Anonymous -- Noon, 12 & 12 Club, 2407 13th St. Open/nonsmoking. For more information call 562-7332.

Narcotics Anonymous -- Noon, open/smoking; 8 p.m., closed/nonsmoking. 2816 12th St. For more information call 563-3853.

Platte County Food Pantry -- 2-4 p.m. and 5-7 p.m., 3020 18th St. Suite 13 to make donations or to receive help. Cash donations may be mailed to the above address in Columbus. Facility is closed on holidays.

Birthright Pregnancy Tests and Practical Assistance -- 3-5 p.m. 1260 27th Ave. For more information call 564-5006.

Al-Anon -- 5:45 p.m., Friday Friends Family Group, 12 &12 Club upstairs, 2407 13th St. Meetings for family and friends of persons with addictions.

(GAPS) Group for Adolescents Providing Support -- 6:30-8 p.m., 2809 13th St., Youth for Christ building; support for teens ages 13-19 addressing substance abuse issues.

Coping Sessions -- 7 p.m., St. Isidore Convent Center. Focus is on helping people work through the trauma of losing their spouse through death, divorce or separation. For more information call Dianne at 563-3086 or Marilyn at 563-3265.

Dating with Pure Passion -- 7 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church; for any single adult. For more information call Kathleen at 276-2741.

GriefShare -- 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church. Weekly group for those grieving the death of a loved one. For more information call 564-8463.

Alcoholics Anonymous Fullerton Group -- 8 p.m., United Methodist Church, 527 3rd St. Closed/nonsmoking. For information call (308) 536-2300.

ENTERTAINMENT

Bone Creek Museum of Agrarian Art -- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. Located at 575 E Street in David City. For more information call (402) 367-4488 or visit www.bonecreek.org.

Columbus Art Gallery and Gift Shop -- Noon-5 p.m. and by appointment. Located on lower level of the Columbus Public Library. Current exhibit includes acrylic, crayon, and oil paintings, and blown glass. For more information contact Lois at 563-1016 or gallery@megavision.com.

Signatures! Bar and Grill -- 10 p.m.-1 a.m., Karaoke.