Toddler Time ~ Join the Columbus Museum for a morning of art adventures for toddlers to 5 years and their parents. Explore the galleries and then drop by the studio from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. for an art project to celebrate Mother’s Day. Reservations required. Cost: $5 per child.
Info: 706-748-2562, ext. 651

2nd Annual SEC Celebrity Golf Classic ~ Tournament involving over 50 University of Georgia, Auburn University and the University of Alabama former players and current coaches. Proceeds benefit children served by various youth foundations and J.D. Davis Elementary. At the Columbus Country Club. Info: 706-478-5162 and secgolfclassic.com

Boy Scout Annual BBQ ~ Troop 208 is raising money for uniforms, supplies and to attend Boy Scout Camp. Plates $5, including BBQ, baked beans, cole-slaw and bread. May 2, 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. and May 3, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Winn-Dixie & The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Phenix City HWY 80. Info: Al Goodman 334-297-8670

May 4

Family Art Affair ~ Family Fort at the Columbus Museum. Drop by the studio 2-5 p.m. after looking through the exhibition "Fort Apalachicola: Colonial Frontier Outpost" on the Chattahoochee to construct your own fort. Ages: All. Cost: Free. Info: 706-748-2562, ext. 651

Toddler Time ~ Excite your and your child’s creativity at the Columbus Museum with a morning of art adventures from 10-11a.m. Search the galleries for shamrock clues and then drop by the studio for an art project to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and Mother’s Day. For Toddlers to 5-year-olds with an adult. $5 per child. Reservations: 706-748-2562, ext. 651

Astronomy Nights ~ Join Dr. Shawn Cruzen and the staff of the Coca-Cola Space Science Center for awe inspiring evenings of star gazing and planet viewing. Planetarium time 8 p.m. Observing time: 9 p.m. Cost: Free. Info: 706-649-1470 or info@ccssc.org

Early Release ~ Muscogee County School District: Elementary early release day

Progress Reports ~ Muscogee County School District, Year-round: Progress reports sent home

May 15-24

Ramona Quimby ~ presented by Family Theatre. Beverly Cleary’s Ramona  discovers that the problems facing her family are problems common to many families. Cost: $6 at the door. Info: Ricky Thornton 706-315-6202 or thorntonpremier@bellsouth.net

Beauty and the Beast ~ The Academy of Fine Arts Dance Center presents an original adaptation of Walt Disney’s Beauty and the Beast featuring students from the valley area performing musical theatre production pieces and multiple dance styles. At the Bill Heard Theatre May 17, 7:30 p.m. and May 18, 2:30 p.m.

18 Arts in the Park ~ to be held in and around the Bandshell at Lakebottom Park from noon until 7 p.m. Artwork by area artists, concerts by local musicians, food and children's activities. Cost: FREE. Artwork and concessions available for purchase. Info: Leigh Stewart at 706 327 9533 or jlstewart@knology.net

Last Day ~ Mucscogee County School District, Traditional: Last day for students, elementary report cards sent home

Memorial Day ~ No school

May 28

Report Cards ~ Mucscogee County School District, Traditional: Secondary schools report cards sent home

Report Cards ~ Russell County Public Schools: Report cards sent home

iSpy kids tour ~ Uncover Columbus’ past with flashlights. Find sensory clues, play iSpy, figure out encrypted messages, play red light/green light, all while learning about history. Info: Monica Cobis at 706-225-8888 or info@southernodysseys.com