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Today, The Madison County Chamber of Commerce hosts Coffee and Contacts from 8-9 a.m. at Eubank, Betts, Hirn and Wood (3820 Interstate 55 N., Suite 100). Free; call 601-605-2554. The Jubilee Picnic at 11:30 a.m. at Jackson State University's Margaret Walker Center (Ayer Hall, 1400 J. R. Lynch St.) is in honor of Walker's 98th birthday. Free; call 601-979-3935; jsums.edu/margaretwalkercenter. Need more options? See our Best Bets.

On Saturday, The Color Run 5K is at 8 a.m. at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds (1207 Mississippi St.). Proceeds benefit the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence. Individuals: $45 through June 14, $50 after; team members (minimum of four): $40 through June 14, $45 after; email [email protected]; thecolorrun.com/jackson. Ice Cream Safari is from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Jackson Zoo (2918 W. Capitol St.). Sample more than a dozen ice cream flavors scooped by local celebrities, and vote for your favorite flavor and celebrity scooper. Advance tickets available. $12, $8.75 kids, $2 tasting fee for members; call 601-352-2580; jacksonzoo.org. Fitness Fest is from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Jackson Convention Complex (105 E. Pascagoula St.). Children's Healthcare of Mississippi is the host. Includes an interactive exhibit, cooking demonstrations, sports demonstrations, yoga, Zumba, and more. $2 ($10 maximum per family); call 601-366-0901; parents-kids.com. Caroline Rose performs at 10 p.m. at Martin's Lounge (214 S. State St.). Call 601-354-9712. For more events, check out the JFP Events Calendar.

On Sunday, The Tougaloo Art Colony runs through July 19 at Tougaloo College (500 W. County Line Road, Tougaloo). Take classes in printmaking, mixed media, ceramics or sculpting. CEU credits available ($15 each). Housing fees apply. $25 registration, $400 tuition, $175 independent study; call 601-977-7839 or 601-977-7743; email [email protected] or [email protected]; tougaloo.edu/artcolony. The Premier Bridal Summer Show: "Weddings and Celebrations" is from 1-4 p.m. at Clyde Muse Center (515 Country Place Parkway, Pearl). The event includes door prizes, samples and consultations with wedding professionals. No strollers allowed. $17 in advance, $20 at the door; call 601-957-1050; thepremierbridalshow.com. Also, be sure to take some time to support a local restaurant such as Bon Ami, Two Sisters Kitchen, Julep, Cool Al's, or Cerami's. If you want more dining options, see JFP Restaurant Listings and the Menu Guide.

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