NATCHEZ — Miss-Lou residents will have the opportunity to run for animals, attend a candlelight service and seek treasures this weekend.

Cool temperatures are expected throughout the weekend with a 50 percent chance of showers Sunday

5k Trail Run for Animals

The Natchez-Adams County Humane Society and Historic Jefferson College are teaming up to host a 5k run by utilizing the historic college’s nature trails and other property — which will not be a walk in your typical park.

“(Participants) can expect to get their behinds kicked,” said co-organizer Deanne Tanksley. “It’s a tough trail, but it’s really fun.”

Tanksley said the steep trail makes for a fun run, while also allowing runners to take in the beauty that the trail offers.

“You may see deer and all sorts of wildlife out there,” Tanksley said. “But you shouldn’t have to worry about snakes or mosquitoes since it’s January.”

The course, Tanksley said, takes about an hour to walk and will include many streams with bridges and a beautiful pond.

The 5k run will start at 9 a.m. Saturday. Registration will begin at 8:15 a.m. at the college and is $20. All participants will get a T-shirt.

Refreshments will follow the race, which is open to both walkers and runners.

All proceeds will go on to help fund the humane society’s new animal shelter.

The college is located on U.S. 61 North in Washington on 16 Old North St.

For more information, contact Tanksley at deannetanksley@me.com or 601-807-2997 or college Director Robin Person at info@historicjeffersoncollege.com or 662-515-0490.

Friday Forum

The Friday Forum will take place at 8 a.m. Friday at the Natchez Coffee Company on Franklin Street. The topic will focus on tax tips. The public is welcome to attend.

Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery Candlelight Service

Greenlawn Memorial Park will honor the memories of loved ones at 4:30 p.m. Saturday with a candlelight service.

In addition, an open house will be hosted for those in attendance to meet Page Beasley and Randy Brown, the new operators of the cemetery.

“The public will be able to meet the new owners with questions and concerns for the cemetery,” said cemetery bookkeeper Charla Mophett.

Mophett said this is the first candlelight event under the Brown’s leadership, and hopefully it will turn into an annual event.

The cemetery is located on 106 Morgantown Road in Natchez.

Small Treasure Art Exhibit at Arts Natchez

Participating artists will exhibit small, reasonably priced paintings in the Small Treasure exhibit from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Arts Natchez Gallery on 425 Main St. in downtown Natchez.

Second Saturday singing at Westminster Presbyterian Church

Second Saturday singing will begin at 6 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church on 33 Fatherland Road in Natchez.

A love offering will be accepted, and the event is free and open to the public.

Natchez National Historical Park

The Natchez National Historical Park will offer a free downtown walking tour at 10 a.m.

The tour, titled “Natchez: Under the Hill” will meet at the William Johnson House on 210 State St. in downtown Natchez.

The tour is expected to last approximately one hour and all participants are asked bring comfortable waking shoes and water.

For more information, call 601-445-5345.