Events for September 2017
The Chamber of Flowood & Visitor Center
Sep 4    Labor of Love 10k/5k Run and Walk
The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary invites you to participate in it's our Kettle Bell Run Labor of Love 10K & 5K. All proceeds will go to help women and children in the community, especially those living in domestic violence situations. Text "KETTLE" to 95577 and download our free app "THE SALVATION ARMY - JACKSON, MS" for race info and updates!
Date: September 4, 2017
Time: 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Website: https://raceroster.com/events/2017/12876/labor-of-love
Location: 1052 Highland Colony Parkway Ridgeland, MS 39157
Contact: Erin Campbell
EMail: erin.campbell@uss.salvationarmy.org
Date/Time Details: Labor Day - Sept. 4, 2017 7:30am to 11:00am
Fees/Admission: Pre-Registration $30 Day Of Registration $40
Sep 9    529 College Savings Day
Mississippi Children's Museum and College Savings Mississippi team up for the fourth annual 529 Day at the museum on Saturday, September 9 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. College Savings Mississippi, a division of the Office of the State Treasurer, will teach families the importance of saving for college early and provide parents with information about Mississippi’s two 529 college savings programs, Mississippi Affordable College Savings (MACS) and Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition (MPACT). Included with general admission or museum membership.
Date: September 9, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://mschildrensmuseum.org/events/event/529-day-2017/
Location: Mississippi Children's Museum 2145 Museum Blvd. Jackson, MS 30202
Contact: Mary Alex Thigpen 601.709.8354
EMail: maryalex@mcm.ms
Date/Time Details: Saturday, September 9 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Fees/Admission: $5.29/Person, Members are free
Sep 13    2017 Chamber Cup Golf Tournament Day 1
4 man scramble
Date: September 13, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Castlewoods Country Club
Date/Time Details: Thursday, September 13th
11:30am- 1:00pm Lunch & Registration
1:00pm Shotgun Start
5:00pm Prize Party & Awards
Sep 14    2017 Chamber Cup Golf Tournament Day 2
Morning flight beginning at 8:30am
Afternoon flight beginning at 1:00pm
Date: September 14, 2017
Location: Castlewoods Country Club
Date/Time Details: Friday, September 14th
​Morning Flight:
7:30am- 8:30am Breakfast/ Registration
8:30am Shotgun Start
11:30am Lunch & Awards

Afternoon Flight:
11:30am- 1:00pm Lunch & Registration
1:00pm Shotgun Start
5:00pm Prize Party & Awards
Sep 15    2017 Chamber Cup Golf Tournament Ball Drop
Balls will be dropped from a helicopter Friday afternoon and the golf ball that lands in the hole or closest to the hole wins the GRAND PRIZE!
You do not have to be present to win.  Balls may be purchased any time leading up to the tournament.
Come by the Chamber office today and buy your golf ball or come see us at the Chamber Cup at The Refuge the 25th and 26th
Date: September 15, 2017
Location: The Refuge Golf Course
EMail: acarraway@flowoodchamber.com
Date/Time Details: September 16th
Fees/Admission: One ball for $10.00 or 3 for $20.00 for a chance to win
Sep 16    Mississippi Children's Museum Beginner Chess Tournament
Join the Mississippi Children's Museum in it’s first Beginner Chess Tournament for Kindergarten - 8th grade. This 1500 year-old game has seen a resurgence in Mississippi this year and brought new life to children as they realize their potential through this strategic and challenging game. Registration is now open! Email Assistant Director of Programs, Patti Reiss at programs@mcm.ms for registration and membership questions.
Date: September 16, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://mschildrensmuseum.org/events/event/beginner-chess-tournament/
Location: Mississippi Children's Museum 2145 Museum Blvd. Jackson, MS 30202
Contact: Mary Alex Thigpen 601.709.8354
EMail: maryalex@mcm.ms
Date/Time Details: Saturday, September 16 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Fees/Admission: $15/Participant
Sep 23    Mississippi Science Fest
Engineers, chemists and pilots, oh my! The second annual Mississippi Science Festival will be on Saturday, September 23 from 10:00 AM- 3:00 PM, in partnership with the LeFleur Museum District (LMD) which includes the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks’ (MDWFP) Museum of Natural Science, Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum, and the Mississippi Children's Museum. Special guests from across the state will exhibit hands-on science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) activities at all four museums to engage children, families and adults in scientific inquiry while exploring future career possibilities. $10 provides you admission to all four museums for this special day! Visit http://www.mssciencefest.org for tickets and more information! MCM will be open for regular business hours (9:00 am - 5:00 pm) with science activities all day long!
Date: September 23, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.mssciencefest.org
Location: Mississippi Children's Museum 2145 Museum Blvd. Jackson, MS 30202
Contact: Mary Alex Thigpen 601.709.8354
EMail: maryalex@mcm.ms
Date/Time Details: Saturday, September 23 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Fees/Admission: $10/Person
Sep 23    Discovery Night
Discovery Night is the Mississippi Children’s Museum’s (MCM) signature family fundraising event. This year, the event is held to coincide with the Mississippi Science Festival (September 22 & 23). This special evening celebrates children’s literature and delves into the fascinating world of science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). Discovery Night, previously known as Fall Festival, is in its seventh year. The event is hosted annually by MCM Partners, a group of volunteers and donors committed to supporting and raising money for MCM. This year’s theme, Journey to Space, was selected to encourage children to investigate the outer limits of their imagination. By launching them into the world of space literature, it is the goal of MCM to encourage children not only to read more, but to reach for the stars! This year’s event will feature out-of-this-world food and drinks, along with fun musical entertainment, special activities, and a silent auction. Children and their families are encouraged to dress in their favorite space gear! Visit our website, mschildrensmuseum.org, to purchase tickets to this stellar event!
Date: September 23, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://mschildrensmuseum.org/events/event/discovery-night-journey-to-space/
Location: Mississippi Children's Museum 2145 Museum Blvd. Jackson, MS 30202
Contact: Mary Alex Thigpen 601.709.8354
EMail: maryalex@mcm.ms
Date/Time Details: Saturday, September 23 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fees/Admission: $25/Adults, $10/Childrem
Sep 25    Ribbon Cutting for Cstore Deli
Ribbon Cutting            
Date: September 25, 2017
Time: 10:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: 4219 Lakeland Drive
Flowood, MS 39232
Date/Time Details: Friday, October 6th
10:30am