Tuesday, April 20
Community Seed Swap: Exchange seeds, plants and cuttings, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Columbus-Lowndes library meeting room, 314 Seventh Ave. N. A presentation by The Hive Farm and Garden begins 12:30 p.m. Library, 662-329-5300.
Thursdays, April 21, 28
Noon Tunes: Take in live music in Trotter Courtyard in downtown Columbus 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (Jeffrey Rupp April 21; Shane Tubbs April 28). Complimentary beverages; lunch by Zachary’s available for purchase. Main Street Columbus, 662-328-6305.
Friday, April 23
King Cotton Crawfish Boil: Join friends in Fire Station Park in Starkville 6-9 p.m. for this crawfish cook-off. The Partnership, 662-323-3322. General admission $25.
Friday, April 30
Felder Rushing live broadcast: Horticulturist Felder Rushing of MPB’s “Gestalt Gardener” hosts a live broadcast at 8:30 a.m. at the Hitching Lot Farmers Market, Second Avenue and Second Street North, Columbus. Rushing signs his new book. Bring a plant to swap. mpbonline.org.
Friday and Saturday, April 30, May 1
Ralph Null Studio Open House: A benefit Open House at Ralph Null’s studio, 624 First St. So. April 30 4-7 p.m. and May 1 9 a.m.-noon features Null’s original art. Proceeds benefit Columbus Arts Council and Golden Triangle Homeless Coalition.
Friday, May 7
ECW May Luncheon, Bake Sale: St Paul’s Episcopal Church hosts this annual event (all take-out this year due to COVID) from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Pick up at Fourth Street South entrance, Columbus. Orders for chicken salad or barbecue plates ($12), or Boston butts $30), must be placed by noon April 30 to 662-328-8058 or [email protected]. Proceeds benefit charities.
Saturday, May 15
Hitching Lot Farmers’ Market: Come down to the hitch lot at Second Avenue North and Second Street for the season’s grand opening. Kids yoga at 8:30 a.m. and 9:15 a.m., petting zoo, edible goodies. more. Main Street Columbus 662-328-6305.
Saturday, May 15
Third Saturday Art & Music Fair: Sponsored by Columbus Arts Council and Munson and Brothers, enjoy art and music, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., next to the Munson and Brothers Patio at Second Avenue North and Third Street. Columbus Arts Council, 662-328-ARTS.
Sunday, May 16
Roast-N-Boast Four-Person Scramble: Shotgun start at 2 p.m., Elm Lake Golf Course. $75/person, includes range balls, beverage carts on course and food at turn in. Hole-In-One on the par 3’s could win cash prizes and a chance at 2021 car. Amber Henson, 662-645-8291.
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