Golden Triangle Events
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.
