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69th Annual Beauty Professional Association Meeting Oct 10-13, at the Clarion Hotel (5075 Interstate 55 S.). Manufacturers and vendors will be on hand in the Exhibitor Hall. The President of the National Beauty Culturists League, Dr. Katie Catalon, is the keynote speaker for awards banquet. Call 877-588-6422.

4 p.m., Jackson City Council work session in council chambers, City Hall, 219 S. President St.

Tuesday, Oct. 13

10 a.m., Jackson City Council meets in council chambers, City Hall, 219 S. President St.

10 a.m., Legislative Task Force Meeting at the Mississippi State Capitol (400 High St.). The Legislative Task Force will discuss factors allowing "Star Schools" to excel and holding "Failing" schools back. Free; call 601-359-1336.

11:30 a.m., Summers Lecture at Millsaps College, Ford Academic Complex (1701 N. State St.). Barbara A. Holmes of Memphis Theological Seminary will discuss her book "Race and the Cosmos: An Invitation to View Race in a Completely New Light." Free, $10 lunch; call 601-974-1334.

5:30 p.m., Women's Fund Membership Appreciation Party at Underground 119 (119 South President Street). The Women's Fund of Jackson thanks its supporters and encourages new members to learn more about the organization. Free; call 601-326-0701.

6:30 p.m., Mayor's Ward 6 Meeting at Griffith Memorial Church (5275 Terry Road). Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. and city department heads discuss city services and plans, answering the public's questions. Free; call 601-960-1084.

6:30 p.m., "Obama Administration" at Tougaloo College (500 W. County Line Road). Part of the Medgar Evers/Ella Baker Civil Rights Lecture Series, panelists will discuss the first year of the Obama administration. Free; call 601-979-1562.

Wednesday, Oct. 14

Noon, "Space Oddities" at Millsaps College (1701 N. State St.). Assistant professor of physics Shadow Robinson presents this tour of the solar system. Free; call 601-974-1348.

Noon, MIRA Monthly Statewide Advocacy Meeting at MIRA Offices (612 N. State St.). Discuss on going action and struggles for immigrant's rights in Mississippi. Free; call 601-968-5182.

Thursday, Oct. 15

5 p.m., Third Thursday at Fondren Corner (2906 N. State St.). Fondren Corner opens up late for an evening of galleries and boutiques. Free; call 601-362-8440.

6 p.m., "Creative Power of Dreams" at the Ridgeland Library (397 Highway 51, Ridgeland). Karen Mori Bonner leads this discussion of the significance of dreams. Free; call 601-856-4536.

7 p.m., Creme de la Craft at the Mississippi Craft Center (950 Rice Road, Ridgeland). This evening event celebrates 36 years of the Craftsman's Guild of Mississippi. $100; call 601-856-7546.

Friday, Oct. 16

Oct 16-18, "A Shared Commitment to Ending Domestic Violence" at Zion Travelers MB Church (925 W. Pearl St.). This weekend of events includes a vigil, a Q&A session and a special presentation. Free; call 601-953-5747.

9 a.m., DeltaCON 2009 at the Jackson Convention Complex (105 E. Pascagoula St.). This interior design expo will showcase the latest products and ideas from vendors and designers of the southeast. Call 601-842-6018.

6 p.m., Champions of Justice Dinner at the Jackson Marriott (200 E. Amite St.). This annual awards dinner, sponsored by the Mississippi Center for Justice, will honor Wilbur Colom and John L. Maxey II. Call 601-352-2269.

7 p.m., Fifth Annual Pink Ribbon Gala at the Mississippi Ballet Theatre (115 Cynthia St.). This dinner, silent auction and dancing event benefits the American Cancer Society. $20; call 601-924-1060.

Saturday, Oct. 17

"Fall for Clinton" Oct 17-18, in the City of Clinton. This celebration of all things Clinton, MS, will highlight a street market, a production of "The Sound of Music," and a sing-a-long of hymns. Cost varies on event; call 601-924-5472.

5:35 a.m., Fishing Tournament at the Jackson Marriott (200 E. Amite St.). Presented by Belhaven College's softball team and The Mustard Seed, this fishing contest will award prizes for biggest and total weight winners in the categories of bass and crappie. $150 per boat; call 601-968-8768.

7 a.m., Marathon Makeover at Northpark Mall (1200 E. County Line Road #267). More than just another distance race, this inaugural marathon and half marathon is a celebration of success and health. $100; call 877-469-5753.

8:30 a.m., Midtown Parent Academy at Brown Elementary School (146 E. Ash St.). Susan Womack, executive director of Parents for Public Schools of Greater Jackson, presents the keynote address at this daylong program for parents, presenting information on getting involved with their children's schools. Free; call 601-354-7770.

10 a.m., MS Archaeology Expo at Millsaps College (1701 N. State St.). Free hands-on family fair for all ages with special guests the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and Bryan Haley, a Mississippi archaeologist, who was on the PBS TV show "Time Team America!" There will be artifact identification, mini-museum, flint knapping, spear throwing, pottery making, stickball demonstrations and more. Free; call 601-965-4139 ext. 115.

11 a.m., Third Annual Jackson Street Fall Festival in Ridgeland. This celebration of the arts features more than 75 of the region's best artists and craftsmen in the Ridgeland arts district. Live cooking demonstrations from the Viking Cooking School and an Octoberfest beer tasting are also available. Donations benefit the Brain Injury Association of Mississippi. Free event; call 601-506-6624.

5 p.m., Magnolia Roller Vixen Recruitment Meeting at Sneaky Beans (2914 N. State St.). The Magnolia Roller Vixens are recruiting skaters, referees, non-skating officials, cheerleaders and announcers. Both junior (14-17) and adult (18+) teams are recruiting. Free; call 601-519-0479.

7 p.m., Second Annual Heather Spencer Soulshine Memorial Concert at Hal & Mal's (200 Commerce Street). This annual concert raises money for domestic violence prevention. E-mail [e-mail missing].