Golden Triangle Events
Backpacks filled with school supplies — more than 200 available — will be distributed on 14th Avenue South at 1 p.m., along with free food, snow cones and a bounce house. Children must be present to receive supplies.
Ward 2 Councilman Roderick Smith hosts a community pool party at the Columbus YMCA, 602 2nd Ave N., from 3 to 5 p.m. Pizza and snacks will be available while supplies last.
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.
Germany's Great Bavarian Circus: Under the big top at the Columbus Fairgrounds, featuring aerial artistry, juggling, partner acrobatics and five clown acts. Face painting, photo opportunities and traditional circus food also available. July 16-19. Tickets and more info at GreatBavarianCircus.com
A footbag tournament runs from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 624 5th Avenue South. Entry fees are $5 for amateurs and $10 for pros; admission is free for spectators. A $100 prize awaits the pro champion. Registration closes July 4. Call 318-229-3559.
Main Street Columbus hosts a program on creatures that have survived since the Cretaceous period, featuring speaker Steve Zuppa, educational video producer, at Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, 314 7th St. N., from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Call 662-328-6305.
Free food, bookbags and school supplies (while supplies last), inflatables, games, music and community resources are offered from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sandfield Pavilion, 23rd Street South and Bell Avenue, hosted by Kingdom Vision Church.
Tractor Supply, 4010 Highway 45 N., Columbus, hosts a deer and wildlife event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring guidance on feed plots, herd management and hunter safety. Call 662-241-9812.
Hosted by Hope for Mothers, A Mile for a Child and the WPHS Class of 2006, Zuber Park in West Point will offer free school supplies — including backpacks, notebooks, folders, calculators, hygiene items, clothing and books — plus a $500 school shopping giveaway from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 662-364-3843 or 662-769-9775.
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.
Blues on the River featuring Keith & Margie, Honeyboy & Boots, and Edna & Rev. Slim takes place at the Columbus Riverwalk at 5:30 p.m. The event is presented by the Columbus Arts Council. Visit columbusartscouncil.com.
An open house at Hunt Intermediate School, 924 20th St. N., runs from 2 to 4 p.m. Families can meet teachers and explore the building ahead of the first day of school July 23.
Columbus Municipal School District holds open house events across multiple campuses, with Columbus High, Columbus Middle and Hunt Intermediate open from 2 to 4 p.m. and elementary schools open from 4 to 6 p.m. Visit ColumbusCitySchools.org.
Stokes-Beard Elementary, 311 MLK Jr. Drive, hosts an open house from 4 to 6 p.m. where families can meet teachers, drop off school supplies, explore classrooms and connect with staff. Kona Ice will be available for purchase through the PTO.
Business After Hours takes place at Bank of Commerce, 3601 Bluecutt Road, at 5 p.m. This event is open to the public.
