Saturday and Sunday
■ Women’s Ultimate Frisbee Tournament: Lowndes County Recreation is hosting an ultimate frisbee tournament at the Roger Short Soccer Complex from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Multiple teams are to compete and the public is welcome to view the tournament.
■ Horror at the Fairgrounds: Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and the Community Benefit Committee will hold its haunted house beginning at 6 p.m. nightly at the Columbus Fairgrounds. Admission is $10 or $5 for hay rides. Proceeds support the CBC’s Christmas programs and community members with severe physical health issues. For more information, call (662) 549-5909.

Saturday
■ Cruisin’ and Swap Meet: Bring your cruiser out for a day of hot rods, classics, customs, camaraderie and trading in Steens. Participants can swap car parts, sell memorabilia or showcase rods and classic cars. Setup is free of charge, and admission is free for everyone. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 614 Sudduth Road in Steens. For more information, text Brad Fortner at (662) 251-0764.
■ Pilates After Dark: Lowndes County Recreation invites the community to attend a free pilates class from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Roger Short Soccer Complex. Bring your own yoga mat and water bottle, and wear comfortable clothes.

Sunday
■ Hot Rods and Cookies: The community is invited to attend a fundraiser for the Lee Park Restoration project. This event features a car show, cruise-in and bake sale in downtown Columbus. The bake sale will be set up in front of Zachary’s, with the car show and cruise-in taking place on Second Avenue North beside the restaurant. The event runs from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, and is free for all cars, trucks and motorcycles. Baked goods, both sweet and savory, may be donated in front of Zachary’s from 8 to 10:30 a.m.
■ Annual Turkey Drive: The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is collecting turkeys for the community from Nov. 2–19. Donations are appreciated to help local families this holiday season and be dropped off at 517 S. MLK Jr. Drive.

Monday, Nov. 3
■ Brass-Bow Trio Recital: Anne-Gaelle Ravetto, Douglas Mark and Jung-Won Shin will perform in a recital at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall on the Mississippi University for Women campus. The recital is free and open to the public.

Tuesday, Nov. 4
■ Women’s Health and Entrepreneurship: Amy Bogue, president of Allegro Family Clinics, will share about regional access to women’s health care services at 4 p.m. in the Gail P. Gunter Room of Fant Library on the Mississippi University for Women campus, as a part of the MUW Women’s College Colloquium Series.
■ W Chamber Singers Concert: The W Chamber Singers will perform a concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall on the Mississippi University for Women campus. The recital is free and open to the public.

Wednesday, Nov. 5
■ Women’s Wellness Luncheon: Mississippi University for Women’s Vandergriff College of Nursing and Health Sciences and Baptist Memorial Hospital – Golden Triangle host the annual Women’s Wellness Luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. at the Baptist Golden Triangle Conference Center. Featured speaker Bentrice Heard, PMHNP-BC, will present “Understanding Your Mental Health Journey: A Conversation for Women.” The event is free but requires registration; call MUW at 662-329-7225 to reserve a seat.

Thursday, Nov. 6
■ 53rd Annual Holiday Bazaar: BankPlus presents the Holiday Bazaar at the Mill at MSU from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5. Shop art vendors and more for holiday gifts. Tickets are $5 per day or $8 for the weekend.
■ Golden Triangle Singers Fall Concert: The Golden Triangle Singers present “An American Tapestry: Threads of Harmony” at 7 p.m. at the Lyceum at Lee in Columbus. Donations of $15 are appreciated to support the group’s community performances.
■ Shelters, Vets, and Our Pets: The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library system in partnership with the Columbus-Lowndes Humane Society and the Animal Clinic of Columbus invite the public for a fun and informative chat about responsible pet care and how shelters and vets work together to support animals in our community. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. at the downtown public library and lunch will be provided. The event is free and open to the public.

Thursday, Nov. 6 – Sunday, Nov. 9
■ Festival of Trees: The Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum hosts its 3rd Festival of Trees featuring decorated trees and wreaths by local groups. The Lighting of the Trees Gala begins at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Gala tickets are $50; public viewing continues Friday and Sunday. Proceeds will benefit future museum exhibits. For details and tickets, visit oktibbehaheritagemuseum.com/treefestival

Thursday, Nov. 6-Saturday, Nov. 8
■ Arts ‘N Antiques Show & Sale: The Columbus Arts Council is hosting its annual decorative arts and antiques show, featuring dealers and artists from across the south. The event is free and open to the public. The event begins at 5 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 7
■ Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony: The community is invited to the Veterans Day Parade at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, beginning at the City Complex, followed by a ceremony at the courthouse at 11 a.m.

Saturday, Nov. 8
■ From Forgotten to Remembered: Reviving the Korean War in the Classroom: Mississippi University for Women hosts a one-day workshop for middle and high school teachers from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, in the Fant Memorial Library Tiered Classroom. Participants will explore strategies and resources for teaching the Korean War, including oral histories, memorial analysis, and lesson planning. The event is open to educators; registration details are available through MUW.

Sunday, Nov. 9
■ Dance to the Music: The Starkville/MSU Symphony Association and The Dance Studio of Tupelo present the Community Chorus in Dance to the Music at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church, 106 East Lampkin St., Starkville. The program features Brahms’ Liebeslieder Waltzes, popular dance hits, live dancers and piano accompaniment. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for ages 17 and under. For advance purchase or ticket assistance, visit starkvillesymphony.org or call 662-325-5000.
■ Starkville Christmas Open House: Downtown and local retailers invite the community to their annual Christmas Open House from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9. For more information, follow the Partnership, Downtown, and Starkville: Mississippi’s College Town on social media.

Tuesday, Nov. 11
■ DAR Memorial Service: The Bernard Romans Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution invites the public to a Veterans Day Memorial Service honoring Revolutionary War patriot John Murphy Sr. at 2 p.m. at Unity Cemetery on Wolf Road in Caledonia.

Wednesday, Nov. 12
■ World War II Story: At 10:30 a.m., Lucy Senter and her family will share their father’s World War II story at the Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum in Starkville, recounting his plane being shot down and his survival journey through entries from his wartime diary. This event is free and open to the public.
■ Ralph Null Solo Show: The Columbus Arts Council invites the community to attend Ralph Null’s solo show. The reception is from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m at the Rosenzweig Arts Center.

Friday, Nov. 14
■ Holiday Handcrafts Bazaar: Starkville First United Methodist Church is hosting its 16th annual holiday handcrafts bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call (601) 613-9085.
■ Music in the Library: Members of the Mississippi University for Women Department of Music will perform at 2 p.m. at the Fant Memorial Library. The event is free and open to the public.
■ Barn Concert Series: The Barn is inviting Ordinary Elephant to perform at the Columbus Arts Council’s Omnova Theatre, above the Rosenzweig Arts Center. Doors open at 6 and music begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 and are available at barnconcertseries.com.

Saturday, Nov. 15
■ Under the Oaks: Columbus Arts Council will hold its Under the Oaks Arts Festival, featuring artisan vendors, food and music, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Welty Drive on the Mississippi University for Women Campus. More info: columbusartscouncil.com/events.
■ Lakeside Treasures & Car Show: Lake Lowndes State Park is hosting local artists, crafters, food vendors, classic car enthusiasts, and live music from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free with park admission and open to the public.

Monday, Nov. 17
■ Fall Concert: The W Wind Ensemble and The Ody Brass Collective will perform their fall concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall on the Mississippi University for Women campus. The event is free and open to the public.

Tuesday, Nov. 18
■ Jazz Concert: The W Jazz Ensemble will perform its fall concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall on the Mississippi University for Women campus. The event is free and open to the public.

Wednesday, Nov. 19
■ Feminist Book Club: MUW Women’s College and Friendly City Books are partnering for a Feminist Book Club led by 1884 Fellow in the Women’s College Lessa Harvey. The session will be a discussion of Roxane Gay’s “Bad Feminist.” The book club will meet at 4 p.m. at Friendly City Books and is free and open to the public.

Friday, Nov. 21
■ Songs of the Theatre: There will be a concert showcasing the Songs of the Theatre beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall on the Mississippi University for Women campus. The event is free and open to the public.

Saturday, Nov. 22
■ Holiday Farmers’ Market: Local vendors will be selling specialty, homemade and handmade goods from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hitching Lot Farmer’s Market in downtown Columbus. The event is free and open to the public.

Monday, Dec. 1
■ Downtown Columbus Christmas Parade: Main Street Columbus is hosting their annual Christmas Parade. The parade will start and end at the Hitchin’ Lot Farmer’s Market and will begin at 7:00 p.m., rain or shine. The theme this year is “Christmas in Paradise!”

Friday, Dec. 5
■ Wassail Fest: Mainstreet Columbus is hosting its 21st Annual Wassailfest in Downtown Columbus. Visit participating downtown businesses to sample wassail recipes and cast your vote for your favorites. The event is free and open to the public.

Friday, Dec. 5-6
■ Gingerbread Holiday Market: Join Columbus Arts Council for an indoor market full of festive cheer, holiday vendors and community fun. The market will be open at 1-7 p.m. Friday and again from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. This event is free and open to the public.

Saturday, Dec. 6
■ Holiday Orchestra Concert: The Leslie Farrell Threadgill Lecture and Artist Series will host a holiday orchestra concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall on the Mississippi University for Women campus. The event is free and open to the public.