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Night at the Museum at Polk Co. Historical Museum

Free. Night at the Museum on Thursday, November 21 at Polk County Historical Museum, 60 Walker St., Columbus. During the night, characters from Columbus’ past will walk around the facility in period clothing. Reenactors portray figures Bettie Simms, Columbus Mills, Helen Stearns, and Mary Hughes. More guests from the past may show up as a surprise. This is a great opportunity for community members, young and old, to see what the local museum has to offer. For more information...

Mimosa’s For a Cause at Purrrfect Bark

Purchase a $10 non-refundable ticket and enjoy a Mimosa. The $10 converts to a shopping credit for Feb 9. Purrfect Bark will donate 10% of all sales from Feb 9th to Foothills Humane Society. Must be 21 to drink Mimosa’s and ID is required. Visit https://www.purrrfectbark.com/ for more...

Paint Your Pet at The Brick Pizzeria

Paint your pet with the assistance of local artist Becky Hyatt Rickenbaker. Cost is $50 per person and includes all supplies and step-by-step directions. Advance tickets are required, purchase at: https://www.purrrfectbark.com/ Tickets will be available for purchase beginning December 1. There is a limit of 12 tickets at this event. Submit a digital photo of your pet by Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at noon by email to rickenbaker@icloud.com.  Please make sure the photo is a sharp, in focus closeup of your pet’s face.  Purrfect Bark Store is available to take a portrait of your pet for the class during their normal store hours. Please consider purchasing food while...

“Historical Findings of Cherokee Living in the Carolinas” at Columbus Library

Free. Thursday, November 14, 4pm, at Columbus Library. Naturalist, outdoor writer and historian Dennis Chastain will present the finding from his 30 years of research of the history and culture of the Cherokee people. The Cherokee people have lived in this area for thousands of years and are the aboriginal inhabitants and keepers of a vast geographic landscape covering parts of eight southeastern...

Concert for Carolina Live Stream at Sully’s Place

Stop by Sully’s Place and watch the live stream of the Concert for Carolina. Bring non-perishable items or $10 donation encouraged. The Foothills Humane Society will be onsite representing WNC pets....

Columbus Winter Market

The Columbus Winters Market is the first and third Saturday of each month through April 2025. The Market showcases local produce, handmade crafts, artisanal goods, freshly baked bread, and various specialty items from meat ranchers, beekeepers and growers. This is a family-friendly atmosphere where pets can mingle with vendors set up outside. Columbus Winter Market is located behind Iron Key Brewing, 135 Locust St., Columbus....

Winter Extravaganza at Adawehi

Adawehi is having a “Winter Extravaganza” on Saturday, November 2, 9am-3pm. Shop for gifts, clothing and accessories. The sale goes through December 21.

Fall Festival at Columbus Baptist Church

Bring the family and enjoy the Fall Festival at Columbus Baptist Church on Saturday, October 26, 4-6pm. Enjoy a carnival type atmosphere with games and prizes.