Golden Triangle Events
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 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.
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.
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.
