Columbus Lowndes Chamber of Commerce: Business After Hours
Business After Hours takes place at Bank of Commerce, 3601 Bluecutt Road, at 5 p.m. This event is open to the public.
Golden Triangle Events
Business After Hours takes place at Bank of Commerce, 3601 Bluecutt Road, at 5 p.m. This event is open to the public.
Covered Music performs a live Motown show at Rick's Cafe at 7 p.m., with proceeds benefiting Starkville Strong. Tickets are available at connect.covered-music.com/tickets.
Covered Music performs a Motown tribute at Rick's Cafe, 319B MS-182, Starkville, at 7 p.m., with proceeds benefiting Starkville Strong. Tickets are available at connect.covered-music.com/tickets.
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.
West Point Clay County Animal Shelter hosts a drive-through community vaccine clinic from 9 a.m. to noon, offering free core vaccines — Rabies, DHPP and Bordetella — for up to 50 dogs by appointment only. Optional services include microchipping ($10), nail trims ($5) and flea and tick prevention ($10–$15). Register at https://docs.google.com/.../1kR6EX4WTmcbpmghNjdW.../viewform.
A pet portrait painting workshop takes place at 10 a.m. at the Columbus Arts Council, 501 Main St. Cost is $45; reservations must be made by July 22. Visit bridgetcruz.com for more information.
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.
Local authors Dekota Cheatham and Krissy Long will appear at The Warehouse Market at 1 p.m. for book readings and a new book release. A Slime Bar hosted by Watson's Slime Lab will also be available, with make-your-own slime for $10.
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 corn and soybean variety tour takes place at 5 p.m. on Guerry Road in Artesia at the Dantzler Pilkinton Farm, hosted in cooperation with Mississippi State Extension Service. Attendees will tour MSU test plots, hear from extension specialists and seed company representatives, and share a meal. RSVP by July 24 at 662-328-2111.
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.