Spanish Classes at The Prayer Corner
Free Spanish classes for all ages meet every Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at The Prayer Corner, 806 Hwy 45 N, Columbus.
Golden Triangle Events
Free Spanish classes for all ages meet every Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at The Prayer Corner, 806 Hwy 45 N, Columbus.
Held at the National Guard Armory, 1445 Industrial Access Rd., West Point, from noon to 5 p.m., this free expo offers school supplies, book bags, haircuts, and braids/retwist styles, plus games and entertainment for kids.
Santa and Mrs. Claus, food trucks, vendors and the farm store are featured from noon to 6 p.m. at Jamison Pastures, 781 Wolfe Rd. Vendor spots are $25 for a 10-by-10 space or $40 with electricity; reserve via Facebook direct message.
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.
A half-day experiential cooking program for youth focused on nutrition and preparing balanced meals is set for 10 a.m. at 485 Tom Rose Rd. Cost is $5 per 4-H member. Call 662-328-2111.
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
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.
A free expungement clinic at Sim Scott Park, 909 20th Street North, offers eligibility reviews, expungement assistance and referrals from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch will be served. Bring a background check and valid photo ID. Call (662) 403-3248.
A talk by James Starnes, Associate State Geologist and Division Director of Surface Geology & Surface Mapping at the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, covers fossils, history and geology at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, 314 7th St. N., from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Golden Triangle Theatre's gala at the Lyceum at Lee, 1815 Military Road, begins at 6 p.m. and features dinner, live entertainment, raffles and a silent auction. Table reservations are now being accepted. Tables seat 8. Email [email protected].
Held all day in historic downtown West Point, the annual festival features more than 200 vendors offering fine arts, handmade crafts, Southern food, live music, Kidtown and a 5K race. Proceeds benefit Sally Kate Winters Park improvements. Visit prairieartsfestival.org.
A screening and discussion of "Cole: Bridge to Justice" takes place at the Columbus Arts Council, 501 Main Street, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Red carpet begins at 5:30 p.m.; the screening runs 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Seating is limited; free tickets require an RSVP.
Riverwalk Butterfly Garden, 40 Moores Creek Road, hosts butterfly identification with Master Gardeners, children's activities, Storytime with Mother Goose, light refreshments and free Sno Cones from 9 to 11 a.m. Admission is free.
Classic and collector cars are on display at The Warehouse Market, 1008 Lynn Lane, Starkville, starting at 10 a.m. Admission is free; car entry is $35. Live music, food trucks and local vendors are featured, with proceeds benefiting Starkville Strong.