Golden Triangle Events
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.
Business After Hours takes place at Bank of Commerce, 3601 Bluecutt Road, at 5 p.m. This event is open to the public.
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].
