The West Point Junior Auxiliary is collecting NEW stuffed animals to donate to children at Sally Kate Winters Family Services. A simple stuffed animal can

A 3-part relationship enrichment workshop series for couples meets at The Well Family Support on three consecutive Wednesdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Cost is $40 per couple for all three sessions; space is limited to eight couples and registration is required. Call 662-368-2008.

A program on military war dogs, focusing on the story of Lucca, a U.S. Marine Corps working dog, will be presented by Patsy Stuart at Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum, 206 Fellowship St., Starkville, at 10:30 a.m. Admission is free.

A downtown Columbus shopping event from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. features promotions and door prizes from local businesses. Shop participating merchants, collect flamingos and turn them in at the Main Street Columbus Office for a chance to win gift cards and gift baskets, including grand prizes valued at $900. Call 662-328-6305.

A free community baby shower and resource fair featuring baby items, education, games, prizes and food runs from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at American Legion, 183 E Westbrook St, West Point. Registration is required; vendors and donations are still being accepted. Call 662-251-7885.

Plant lovers and gardeners may bring cuttings, propagations, seedlings or plants to swap at the Starkville Public Library from noon to 2 p.m.

Business After Hours takes place at Bank of Commerce, 3601 Bluecutt Road, at 5 p.m. This event is open to the public.

A school supply drive and community car show hosted by I Am Mentoring Program and GTA Jeepers at 310 Idlewild Road features cars, food vendors 226 Lounge Event and Wing Shackk, family fun, and giveaways. The first 200 students receive free school supplies while supplies last.

A youth basketball tournament at Zuber Park in West Point runs from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., featuring female youth versus female leaders and male youth versus male leaders. Free food, drinks, live music, a back-to-school drive and school supplies giveaway are included. Bring lawn chairs. Call 662-295-5452.

Readers gather at Starkville Public Library from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to read independently in a shared, quiet setting. Bring a current read; no assigned books required. Email [email protected] for more information.

Starkville Young Professionals gathers at PKL ROW for food trucks, drinks, live music, networking and pickleball. The event is open to young professionals ages 21-40.

Lowndes Community Foundation's Second Annual Casino Night raises money for the organization's endowment, which funds grants to area non-profits. July 31 at 6:30. More info: https://createfoundation.networkforgood.com/events/98267-lcf-casino-night-2026

Lowndes County and Lamar County, Alabama, alumni gathering celebrates incoming Mississippi State freshman and transfer students and their parents. Sponsorships — including refreshments, snacks or cowbell funds — are available and tax-deductible. Visit dda.msstate.edu/give-now

Honoring Mrs. Linda Irby Jones and celebrating Dr. Denise Jones Gregory, president of Jackson State University, at the James M. Trotter Convention Center at 4 p.m. Attire includes fascinators, pearls, gloves and floral elegance for ladies; suits, hats and brims for gentlemen. Individual tickets are $125; tables and sponsorships available. Call 659-786-1842.

West Point Police Department hosts neighborhood block parties, cookouts, youth activities, flashlight walks and contest giveaways at 84 E. Westbrook St. from 5 to 8 p.m. Call Captain Arnie Cade at 662-494-1244.

American Legion Post 13 hosts a free legal clinic for veterans and dependents from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering assistance with powers of attorney, wills, disability claims, veteran advocacy, characterization of service upgrades and more.

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**Editor's note:** No cost or contact information was provided in the event details. Per the rules, cost is omitted (it was not stated as free either — I should correct that).

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American Legion Post 13 hosts a legal clinic for veterans and dependents from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering assistance with powers of attorney, wills, disability claims, veteran advocacy, characterization of service upgrades and more.