Golden Triangle Events
Held every Saturday morning at 8 a.m. at Fire Station Park in Starkville, the market features locally grown food, baked goods, live plants and handmade items, plus cooking and gardening demonstrations, kids activities and live music at the Huntington Bank Pavilion. Visit StarkvilleCommunityMarket.org.
The annual parade steps off at 10 a.m. along Caledonia Main Street, with lineup beginning at 9 a.m. at the Church of Christ. Decorated cars, tractors, bikes and SXS vehicles are welcome to participate. Call Mike Savage at 662-435-0231 or Ashley Chandler at 662-364-8852.
Food, games, live entertainment, bounce houses, water slides, over 30 vendors and fireworks take over Noxubee Titans Field, 814 Dr. MLK Jr. Dr., Macon, from 6 to 11:30 p.m. Clear bags only; no outside coolers, backpacks or personal tents.
Cornerstone Sports Complex hosts a fireworks show beginning at 6 p.m., with games, music, activities, bounce houses and food trucks. Fireworks begin around 9 p.m.
Local produce, homemade baked goods, and arts and crafts are available at the corner of 2nd Street and 2nd Avenue North in Historic Downtown Columbus from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday sessions run through August. Call (662) 328-6305.
A free toy and household supply giveaway for families hosted by United Way of the Golden Triangle Region and community partners runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., or while supplies last, at Roger Short Soccer Complex, 301 N. 3rd St.
Friendly City BNI hosts a networking breakfast with CYP at Events Off 5th, 515 College St., at 8 a.m.
A gallery reception celebrating artists Lee Ann Merkl, Leigh Ann Edmonds and Mary Ellen Winborn takes place at 5:30 p.m. at the Columbus Arts Council, 501 Main St. Admission is free.
A four-man golf scramble benefiting Sally Kate Winters Family Services runs from 7 a.m. to noon at Lion Hills Center and Golf Club, 2331 Military Rd., with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Entry is $400 per team; box lunches are $15 per player. Call 662-251-7417 or 662-308-3522.
A meet and greet with Conductor Kayla Marie and Junior Conductors, plus a featured historic train adventure, takes place at Propst Park, 2535 Main St., from 10 to 11 a.m. Admission is free; bring lawn chairs.
A writing group meets at Redwood Business & Wellness Center at 10 a.m.
A fish fry fundraiser at 135 Gardner Blvd begins at 11 a.m. and runs until sold out. Plates feature a choice of whiting or catfish with two sides — baked beans, coleslaw, fries or potato salad — plus a soda for $12. Call Ms. Beverly Smith at (662) 209-8277.
A community rally for youth in 5th through 12th grade runs from 3 to 6 p.m. at J.M. Trotter Convention Center, 402 2nd Ave. North. The event features guest speakers, free school supplies, youth activities, free food and local service organizations. Call Leonardo Dismukes at 662-251-6724.
Free back-to-school haircuts for children ages 5–13 are available at 2 In 1 Beauty, 618 Alabama St. Spots are limited and appointments are required. Call (662) 328-4807.
A town hall meeting hosted by Ward 5 Alderman William Pochop takes place at The Gathering, 1437 Fire Station Road, at 6:30 p.m.
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.
Woodard Law Firm attorney Stephanie Woodard leads a discussion on wills, guardianship designations, powers of attorney and healthcare directives at Lion Hills Event Center, 2331 Military Road, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch is complimentary; registration is required at form.jotform.com/261183938146160.
