JFP Events - Event Listings for Jackson, Mississippi

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.

"Fuel the New Year" Wellness Program: Feb 2 – Jul 12.; The six-month program includes a weight-loss contest and monthly nutrition workshops to help improve eating habits. Workshops are Feb. 2, March 1, April 2, May 3, June 7 and July 12 at 7 p.m. The grand prize winner is announced at the July 12 workshop. The contest is free to participants who sign up for a 5K or marathon program. Contest optional; workshops available at $10 each.; Fleet Feet Sports.; $100.

"The Migration of the Negro, 1940-1941": Mar 27 – Jun 4.; In Johnson Hall Gallery. See 60 reproductions of Jacob Lawrence's paintings through June 4. Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. The opening reception is March 27 from 4-6 p.m., and the panel discussion is March 29 from 3-4 p.m.; Jackson State University.; Free.

"History Is Lunch": Wed, May 30, 12:00 pm.; Architectural historian Jennifer Baughn talks about modern architects of Mississippi. Bring lunch; coffee and water provided.; William F. Winter Archives and History Building.; Free.

“Dinosaurs: Big, Bad, Bold and Back”: Jun 2 – Jan 6.; The exhibit has more than 20 robotic dinosaurs, a rubbing station and a fossil dig site, and is up through Jan. 6. Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays.; Mississippi Museum of Natural Science.; $6, $5 seniors, $4 ages 3-18, children under 3 and members free.

Mississippi Women's Conference: Thu, Jun 7, 8:00 am.; The theme is "Preparing for a Better You!" Speakers include Mississippi First Lady Bryant, Deirdre Danahar and Mandi Stanley. The luncheon is from 12:30-1:30 p.m., and the keynote speaker is Jason Bolin, celebrity stylist and editor-in-chief of Denim Magazine. Registration required.; Mississippi State University CAVS Extention Center.; $50, $20 luncheon.

"Fuel the New Year" Nutrition Workshop: Thu, Jun 7, 7:00 pm.; The topic is cooking healthy meals.; Fleet Feet Sports.; $10.

Know Your Rights: "Employment Discrimination and the EEOC": Sat, Jun 11, 4:00 pm.; Think you’ve been discriminated against at work? Eddie Abdulhaqq, Program Analyst from the EEOC will be present to discuss laws on employment discrimination. Attorneys will also meet with individuals who have questions about their employment rights. Light refreshments will be provided.; Hinds Community College, Jackson Campus.; Free.

W.I.N.E. (Women Inquiring, Networking and Engaging) Meeting: Mon, Jun 11, 6:30 pm.; Attendees meet to discuss a chosen topic. Bring wine or a snack. RSVP.; Home of deborah Rae Wright.

Know Your Rights: "Dads Have Rights Too": Tue, Jun 12, 5:00 pm.; Attorneys will be present to discuss child support, child custody and visitation laws. Attorneys will also meet with fathers who have questions about their rights as parents; Hinds Community College, Jackson Campus.; Free.

National Conference on Civil Rights: Jun 17 – Jun 19.; The theme is "Rise, Advocate, Educate and Cooperate: The Unfinished Business of the Civil Rights Movement." Speakers include Freedom Rider Fred Clark, U.S. Congressman Gregg Harper, Phyliss Anderson, tribal chief of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, and Philadelphia, Miss. Mayor James A. Young. Register by April 1 for a $50 discount.; Pearl River Resort.; $200, $125 June 18 or June 19 only, high-school students free.

Still Curious? Lecture Series: Tue, Jun 19, 6:00 pm.; In Trustmark Grand Hall. Cash bar at 5:30 p.m. Ellen Ruffin and Dee Jones explain how the Curious George drawings and the Reys’ archives became part of the University of Southern Mississippi's de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection.; Mississippi Museum of Art.; Free.

New Hope Christian School 30th Year Anniversary/Alumni Weekend Banquet: Fri, Jul 20, 7:00 pm.; The guest speaker is Ken Carter, the basketball coach depicted in the movie "Coach Carter."; Jackson Marriott.; Admission TBA.

“Dinosaurs of the South and Other Prehistoric Giants”: Tue, Aug 7, 12:00 pm.; Judy Cutchins, natural science author and educator at the Fernbank Science Center and Fernbank Museum, talks about evidence of prehistoric life in the southeast.; Mississippi Museum of Natural Science.; $6, $5 seniors, $4 ages 3-18, children under 3 and members free.

"Dream Another Dream" Ladies Conference: Aug 10 – Aug 11.; Angela Thomas, author of "Do You Think I'm Beautiful?" is the keynote speaker. Sessions are Aug 10 from 7-9 p.m. and Aug. 11 from 9-11 a.m.; Evangel Temple Church.; $20 through May 31, $25 after.

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