JFP Events - Event Listings for Jackson, Mississippi

Weekly Storytime: Aug 3 – Dec 31.; Each Tuesday, Baby Bookworms Storytime for children ages birth-36 months is at 9:30 a.m., and Preschool Storytime for children ages 3-6 is at 10:30 a.m. The event includes stories, rhymes and music. A puppet show is given on the last Tuesday of the month.; Pearl Public Library.; Free.

Adult Hip-Hop Dance Classes: Sep 3 – Dec 31.; Learn authentic hip hop dance techniques and choreography. Open to all ages 16 and older. Classes are offered Mondays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. and Fridays from 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Courthouse Racquet and Fitness Club, Northeast.; $10.

ENCOUNTER Teen Empowerment Corps: Sep 6 – Dec 31.; On first Tuesdays from 6:30-8 p.m., Youth Solutions hosts a rally for teens in the Community Room. Activities include spending time with mentors, motivational talks, IGNITE Vocal Talent rehearsal, teen dramas and character development.; Jackson Medical Mall.; Free.

Delta Leadership Lecture Series for Youth: Oct 1 – Dec 31.; Saturdays at noon, youth ages 13-25 participate in leadership training. Topics include education, business, health, creative writing and civic responsibility. Lunch included.; House of Khafre.; Donations welcome.

Your Vote Counts: Jan 17 – Dec 31.; Students get to use a real voting machine to vote on a variety of issues. The Secretary of State's office is the sponsor.; Old Capitol Museum.; Free.

We the People 9*17 Contest: Feb 1 – Jun 15.; Constituting America seeks music, film, video and oratory entries related to the U.S. Constitution from college and law school students for a $2,000 cash prize. The submission deadline is june 15.; *N/A.

After-school Tutoring Program: Feb 2 – Dec 31.; At the Teaching Center Building. Math and English tutoring are offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-6 p.m. Students much be enrolled at a participating JPS middle school and receive free or reduced-price lunches. Snacks and transportation to the school provided. Registration required.; Word of Faith Christian Center.; Free.

Tinker with Tuesdays: Apr 17 – Dec 31.; Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m., children ages 4-11 learn about science, technology, engineering and mathematics.; Mississippi Children's Museum.; $8, children 12 months and under and members free.

ABC Come Play with Me: Apr 18 – Dec 31.; Wednesdays at 10 a.m., children ages 3 and under enjoy songs, games and learning activities to prepare them for preschool.; Mississippi Children's Museum.; $8, children 12 months and under and members free.

Farm Bureau Spotlight: Apr 20 – Dec 31.; Fridays at 3:30 p.m., children ages 4-11 learn about agriculture and visit one of the galleries for a featured topic.; Mississippi Children's Museum.; $8, children 12 months and under and members free.

Summer Enhancement Program Registration: May 8 – May 23.; Youth ages 6-16 listen to guest speakers, make arts and crafts, watch movies and more during the summer. Register at the Department of Parks and Recreation from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays through May 23. Shot record or birth certificate required. Lunch and snack included; transportation not included.; Jackson Medical Mall.; $70.

Stop the Violence Essay Contest: May 10 – Jul 7.; Students in the Jackson Public Schools system are welcome to write on the topic "How is the violence in the city of Jackson affecting your future?" Submit essays by July 7. Three winners receive $100 and a trophy, and will read their essays at the annual Stop the Violence Rally.; *N/A.

Summer Discovery 2012 Registration: May 14 – May 18.; Children ages 5-12 learn about science, art and history June 7-July 27. Museum members register May 14-15, and non-members register May 16-18.; Museum of the Mississippi Delta.; $25 per class plus $50 membership fee, $15 members.

"The House at Pooh Corner": Thu, May 17, 7:30 pm.; See Bettye Knapp's adaptation of A.A. Milne's classic story.; MSU Riley Center.; $18, $10.

Look and Learn with Hoot: Fri, May 18, 10:00 am.; This educational opportunity for 4-5 year olds and their parents features a hands-on art activity and story time. This month's story is "Curious George Gets a Medal." Please dress for mess. Atmos Energy is the sponsor.; Mississippi Museum of Art.; Free.

Aldersgate United Methodist Church 47th Anniversary: May 18 – May 20.; Enjoy singing, praise dancing, and fellowship during Friday evening’s “Youth Blast” at 7 p.m. Get your blood pressure, vision, dental, and hearing checked during the Health Fair on Saturday starting at 10 a.m., which will also include seminars on heart disease and stroke prevention, diabetes, women’s health, and an aerobics workout. The anniversary celebration will culminate on Sunday with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. followed by worship service at 11 a.m.; Aldersgate United Methodist Church.; Free.

Lemuria Story Time: Sat, May 19, 11:00 am.; Enjoy a reading of "Revenge of the Dinotrux" and make Dinotrux toys.; Lemuria Books.; Free.

Summer Reading Kick-off: Sat, May 19, 12:00 pm.; In the Cancer Center Corridor. Operation Shoestring and United Way host the event to advise parents on promoting summer reading for their children and discuss the Jackson Public Schools’ summer reading program.; Jackson Medical Mall.; Free.

Teen Movie Saturday: Sat, May 19, 1:00 pm.; Enjoy a movie and snacks. Call the library for the movie title.; Pearl Public Library.; Free.

Anime and Manga Night: Mon, May 21, 6:00 pm.; Share your love of the Japanese art forms with other teens. Refreshments served. Prizes given for the best drawing and the best Cosplay costume.; Pearl Public Library.; Free.

Creation Station: Tue, May 22, 4:00 pm.; Children ages 9-12 enjoy crafts, cooking and games. This month's featured activity is crochet.; Pearl Public Library.; Free.

C Spire Summer Soaker: Sat, May 26, 09:00 am.; Participate in a one-mile fun run, cool off at the museum's fountain, eat popsicles and learn about sun protection. Pre-registration required.; Mississippi Children's Museum.; $10.

"Free To Be ME" Teen Rally: Sat, Jun 2, 9:00 am.; FirstLove Youth Alliance hosts the event for youth ages 11-18. Enjoy discussions, games, door prizes and entertainment. Registration required.; God's Refuge Christian Fellowship Center/Church.; Free.

WAMA "Creation Station" Summer Camp: Jun 4 – Jun 29.; In the Art Cottage. Children ages 6-11 attend weekly sessions from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays through June 29 ($225, $150 members). Kinder Camp for ages 3-5 is offered the weeks of July 9 and July 16 and are half-day sessions ($175, 125 members). Registration required; space limited.; Walter Anderson Museum of Art.

Craft Sampler Summer Camp: Jun 4 – Jul 20.; Topics include pottery, wire sculpture, fabric art, mosaics, candle making and more. Children ages 5-8 attend June 4-8 or July 9-13. Children ages 9-12 attend June 18-22 or July 16-20. Snacks included; registration required.; Mississippi Craft Center.; $175, $150 second child.

Millsaps Summer Enrichment Camps for Kids: .; Most sessions start in June and include topics such as music, dance, etiquette and computer skills. Call or visit millsaps.edu/conted for a list of classes and fees.; Millsaps College.; Fees vary.

Acting Mini Camp: Jun 4 – Jun 15.; Children in grades 1-4 attend weekdays from 9 a.m.-noon. The program ends with a performance for invited friends and family.; New Stage Theatre.; $250.

Exploring Art and Nature with the Masters: Jun 4 – Jun 15.; The camp includes making art and learning about art history. Youth ages 6-10 attend June 4-8, and youth ages 11-16 attend June 11-15. Sessions are from 9 a.m.-noon. Supplies included; registration required.; Southern Cultural Heritage Center.; $15 per child.

Pages of Promise Summer Reading Book Club Program: Jun 4 – Aug 7.; United Way hosts the program to encourage youth in grades K-12 to read during the summer break. Book club sites include Charles Tisdale Library, Eudora Welty Library and Richard Wright Library; call or visit myunitedway.com for dates and times. Summer reading parties are at 10 a.m. at the Jackson Zoo June 9, the Agriculture and Forestry Museum June 30, New Horizon Church July 14 and Jackson Medical Mall July 28. Registration required.; *multiple locations.; Free.

Acting Shakespeare Camp: Jun 4 – Jun 15.; Children entering grades 6-12 attend weekdays from 1-5 p.m., and the program ends with an abridged Shakespeare production. Registration required; space limited.; New Stage Theatre.; $250.

Spirit of the Wood Two-day Workshop: Jun 4 – Jun 5.; Youth ages 10-16 learn to make art with wood and other natural resources. Sessions are from 2-4 p.m.; Southern Cultural Heritage Center.; Free.

Puppetry with Pete Zapletal: Tue, Jun 5, 10:00 am.; Zapletal and his Puppet Arts Theater perform Hans Christian Andersen's tale, "The Princess and the Pea."; Madison Public Library.; Free.

Story Time Tuesday: Tue, Jun 5, 10:00 am.; A zookeeper reads an animal story, and the kids get to do a related craft project or have an animal encounter.; Jackson Zoo.; Free with paid admission.

"Not As I Do": Jun 8 – Jun 9.; Joyce Hayden Smith's stage play is about siblings who struggle to cope after growing up in an abusive environment. Shows are June 8 at 7 p.m. and June 9 at 6 p.m.; Belhaven University Center for the Arts Concert Hall.; $15, $12 children under 12 in advance; $20, $15 at the door.

Wild About Reading Party: Sat, Jun 9, 10:00 am.; The program includes crafts, a scavenger hunt, games and book readings. Donate a book to Jackson Public Schools' summer reading program and receive free admission for one child.; Jackson Zoo.; $9, $8.20 seniors, $6 children ages 2-12, members/babies free.

Critters and Crawlers: Sat, Jun 9, 10:00 am.; The program for toddlers ages 2-3 and their caregivers includes indoor and outdoor activities, and animal encounters Sessions are on July 14, Aug. 11 and Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. Discounts available for members.; Jackson Zoo.; Prices vary.

JPS Summer Reading Day: Sat, Jun 9, 10:00 am.; The theme is "Wild About Reading!" Children enjoy crafts, keeper talks and a scavenger hunt. Students who read at least three books during the summer receive free zoo passes.; Jackson Zoo.; Free with paid admission.

Unveiling History: An Exhibits Workshop: Jun 11 – Jun 15.; Students entering grades 7-9 learn about setting up and promoting a museum exhibit. Hours are 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Pre-registration required.; William F. Winter Archives and History Building.; $150.

The Museum School: .; The art camp is for children ages 3-17 and is divided by age group. Adults must accompany children under 5. Call for dates and times.; Mississippi Museum of Art.; Fees vary.

Nature Day Camp, Grades 2-3: Jun 11 – Jun 15.; The camp includes a variety of outdoor and indoor activities. Sessions are 9 a.m.-noon daily through June 15. Space limited; full and partial scholarships available.; Clinton Community Nature Center.; $100, $75 members.

MCM Members-only Summer Camp: Jun 11 – Jul 27.; The one-week camps for children ages 5-10 are held in the Education Center from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays through July 27. Fee includes a T-shirt and a morning snack. Attendees may bring lunch or buy a meal for $5. Additional fees for care before and after each daily session apply.; Mississippi Children's Museum.; $175 per week.

Camp WILD: Jun 11 – Jun 28.; Campers participate in indoor and outdoor activities that focus on Mississippi's ecosystems, and learn about the identification, collection and conservation of indigenous species. Sessions are June 11-14 for grades K-1, June 18-21 for grades 2-3 and June 25-28 for grades 4-5.; Mississippi Museum of Natural Science.; $140, $115 members.

Magic with Tommy Terrific: Mon, Jun 11, 2:00 pm.; The magician from Little Rock, Arkansas, incorporates balloon animals and puppets into his act.; Madison Public Library.; Free.

Nature Day Camp, Grades 4-5: Jun 18 – Jun 22.; The camp includes a variety of outdoor and indoor activities. Sessions are 9 a.m.-noon daily through June 22. Space limited; full and partial scholarships available.; Clinton Community Nature Center.; $100, $75 members.

Broadway Musical Camp: Jun 18 – Jul 15.; Youth in grades 5-11 receive theater instruction and rehearse for a production at the end of the program. Sessions are from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays.; New Stage Theatre.; $400 by May 4, $450 after.

Teens Camp: Summer Lovin' From the Oven: Jun 18 – Jun 22.; Teens learn to prepare classic dishes and basic kitchen skills. Sessions are from 1:30-3 p.m. through June 22.; Viking Cooking School.; $350.

Nature Nuts Preschool Program: Wed, Jun 20, 10:00 am.; In Price Hall. The nature discovery program is for children ages 2-5. Registration required.; Clinton Community Nature Center.; Fee TBA.

Summer Solstice Pajama Party: Wed, Jun 20, 5:30 pm.; Come in your pajamas, learn about the sun and solar system, and celebrate the longest day of the year. For members only.; Mississippi Children's Museum.; Free for members.

Nature Day Camp, Grades 6-8: Jun 25 – Jun 29.; The camp includes a variety of outdoor and indoor activities. Sessions are 9 a.m.-noon daily through June 29. Space limited; full and partial scholarships available.; Clinton Community Nature Center.; $100, $75 members.

Nocturnal Animals with the Zoo Mobile: Wed, Jun 27, 10:30 am.; Jackson Zoo staff talk about the lives of nocturnal animals and bring a few to exhibit.; Madison Public Library.; Free.

Who’s in the Shadows?: Tue, Jul 10, 4:30 pm.; The Madison County Library System Children’s Specialists perform the story of Little Red Riding Hood as a shadow puppet play.; Ridgeland Public Library.; Free.

"Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Jr.": Jul 12 – Jul 15.; Students from the Broadway Jr. Summer Camp present the musical July 12-14 at 7 p.m. and July 15 at 2 p.m.; New Stage Theatre.; $10, $7 children 12 and under.

Mississippi Places and Faces: Jul 16 – Jul 27.; The camp for children in grades 4-6 includes viewing artifacts, making crafts and touring historic buildings in Jackson. Sessions are July 16-20 and July 23-27 from 8:30 a.m.-noon . Pre-registration required.; Old Capitol Museum.; $50.

Mississippi Youth Hip-hop Summit: Jul 21 – Jul 22.; The ACLU of Mississippi, Southern Poverty Law Center and other organizations host the annual conference for youth ages 10-18 to promote social justice awareness, teach them about their rights, and encourage leadership and responsibility. Registration required; limited space. Room and board included.; Millsaps College.; Free.

Girls of Grace Conference: Sat, Aug 11, 9:00 am.; Girls in grades 6-12 discuss topics such as social media, relationships, fashion and self-confidence. Meredith Andrews and the Group 1 Crew perform. Group discounts available.; Christ United Methodist Church.; $39 by May 28, $49 after.

ArtZone: Sep 4 – Nov 29.; The 12-week program for children consists of art classes divided by age group. Register by Aug. 20. Discounts for members.; University of Mississippi Museum.; $130 per family, $50 members.

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