Monday, Jan. 15
MLK Commemoration — According to MUW, reservations are now full for an 8 a.m. breakfast and program at Trotter Convention Center in Columbus in commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Unity Breakfast and Day of Service — Mississippi State hosts a free community-wide breakfast at 8 a.m. at The Mill, 600 Russell St., Starkville, followed by a 9 a.m. program featuring former State Rep. Tyrone Ellis. Doors open 7:30 a.m.; seating first-come. For information, contact Hannah Owens at [email protected] or 662-325-2493. Volunteers will assist from 10:45-12:45 p.m. at nonprofits. Sign up at the breakfast or at mlkdaystarkville.org.
NAACP march — The Oktibbeha County NAACP plans a march starting at 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Douglas L. Conner Drive. A program follows at Unity Park on Conner Drive. Free.
West Point MLK celebration — At 9 a.m., marchers will leave the parking lot at East Half Mile Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Street in West Point and proceed to Central School Center Stage on Westbrook Street. A program featuring Rev. Raphael Terry begins at 10 a.m. For information, contact Anna Jones, at 662 494-1024 (day) or 662 494-1173.
Tuesday, Jan. 16
Community Health and Wellness Fair — Americorps Vista and the Columbus Arts Council host a health and wellness fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St., Columbus. Free health screenings, healthy snacks, on-site instructors for yoga, yogaflex, pilates and info from area nonprofits. Free.
Music and spoken word tribute — The Columbus Arts Council hosts an evening of music and spoken word at 7 p.m. at the Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St., in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Contact the CAC for information, 662-328-2787.
Friday, Jan. 19
Eye Opener in West Point — The West Point Growth Alliance invites the public to a morning Eye Opener of coffee and networking from 7:15-8:30 a.m. at the Louise Campbell Center for the Arts, 235 Commerce St. in downtown West Point. For more information, call 662-494-5121 or email [email protected].
Saturday, Jan. 20
Frostbite Half-Marathon — This half-marathon benefit for the Starkville Fire Department includes a 10K and 5K begins and ends on Starkville’s Main Street. Races begin at 9 a.m. For more information or to register, go to frostbitehalf.com before Jan. 18. Medals awarded at noon.
Souper Bowl — Starkville eateries vie for “best of” votes with signature soups from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Main Street downtown. Advance tickets are $15 adults; $5 children, through a link at starkville.org. Tickets are $20 day of. Call 662-323-3322 for more information.
Thursday and Friday, Jan. 25-26
Writers’ Series Winter Wrap Up — The Columbus Arts Council and grant partners conclude their Writers’ Series with talks by authors Lisa Howorth and Deborah Johnson at 7 p.m. Jan. 25 (free); and an evening of songs and stories with Claire Holley and Beth Ann Fennelly at 7 p.m. Jan. 26 ($15 advance, $17 at door). Programs are at the Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St. Get tickets at columbus-arts.org or call 662-328-2787 (closed Mondays).
Tuesday, Jan. 30
GSDP Annual Banquet — The Greater Starkville Development Partnership holds its annual banquet from 5:30-9 p.m. at The Mill at MSU. Tickets are $50 at GSDPBanquet.com.
Thursday, Feb. 8
Mystery Theatre Dinner — A Mystery Theatre Dinner at 5:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Starkville benefits United Way of North Central Mississippi. Tickets are $50. For more information, or tickets, call 662-323-3830.
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