Today

• 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. — Blood drive in Westwood Baptist Church parking lot, 1224 65th Ave. Look for the bloodmobile. Call United Blood Services, (601) 482-2482.

• 2 p.m. — The International Singing Brakeman Association begins its weeklong salute to Jimmie Rodgers with a “picking and jam” session at the Frank Cochran Center in Highland Park. A concert featuring traditional country, gospel and bluegrass music follows later in the afternoon. Admission is $2 a day or $10 for the week. Call Glyn or Leola Jones, (601) 581-1601.



Monday, May 22

• The Lost Gap Fire and Rescue Department will sell smoked Boston butts as a fund-raiser until May 23. Boston butts are $20 each; orders can be picked up at the fire station on May 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The station is at 87 North Lakeland Drive. Call (601) 693-0065.

• 1 p.m. — Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club meets at the Senior Citizen Center, 3300 32nd Ave. This is an open game, and all players are welcome. Call Mary, (601) 527-2107.

• 2 p.m. — Day 2 of the International Singing Brakeman Association’s weeklong salute to Jimmie Rodgers with a “picking and jam” session at the Frank Cochran Center in Highland Park. Gospel Night follows at 6 p.m. Admission is $2 a day or $10 for the week. Call Glyn or Leola Jones, (601) 581-1601.

• 6 p.m. — Overeaters Anonymous will meet at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1116 23rd Ave. Call (601) 485-6943.

• 7:30 p.m. — Meridian High School’s graduation ceremonies at Ray Stadium, 1019 25th Ave. For information, call (601) 482-3191.



Tuesday, May 23

• 10 a.m.-2 p.m. — City of Meridian/Rush Foundation Hospital Senior Health Fair at Union Station, Front Street in downtown Meridian. Reservations only. Fasting recommended for health screenings. Call (601) 484-6848.

• 1 p.m. — Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club meets at the Senior Citizen Center, 3300 32nd Ave. This is an open game, and everyone is welcome. Call Tommie at (601) 679-8466 or Josie at (601) 483-5884.

• 2 p.m. — Day 3 of the International Singing Brakeman Association’s weeklong salute to Jimmie Rodgers with a “picking and jam” session at the Frank Cochran Center in Highland Park. A concert featuring traditional country, gospel and bluegrass music follows later in the afternoon. Admission is $2 a day or $10 for the week. Call Glyn or Leola Jones, (601) 581-1601.

• 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. — Support group for survivors of sexual assault at Wesley House Community Center, 1520 Eighth Ave. This is a free service. Call (601) 485-4736.



Wednesday, May 24

• 11 a.m.-5 p.m. — Blood drive at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center, in the private dining room near the hospital cafeteria. Call United Blood Services, (601) 482-2482.

• 2 p.m. — Day 4 of the International Singing Brakeman Association’s weeklong salute to Jimmie Rodgers with a “picking and jam” session at the Frank Cochran Center in Highland Park. A concert featuring traditional country, gospel and bluegrass music follows later in the afternoon. Admission is $2 a day or $10 for the week. Call Glyn or Leola Jones, (601) 581-1601.



Thursday, May 25

• 6 a.m.-9 a.m. — Breakfast at Meridian Masonic Center, 2300 11th St. $5 per plate. Call (601) 482-1279.

• 11 a.m.-2 p.m. — Meridian Coca-Cola’s Relay For Life team will sell Squealer’s barbecue plates with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. The plates will be sold at the Coke plant, Highway 45 North, for $6. Delivery available for orders of 10 or more plates. Call Kay Poole at (601) 483-5272, ext. 241, to place order.

• 1 p.m. — Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club meets at the Senior Citizen Center, 3300 32nd Ave. This is an open game, and all players are welcome. Call Mary, (601) 527-2107.

• 1 p.m. — Bingo at the Meridian Senior Citizens Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Call (601) 485-1812.

• 2 p.m. — Day 5 of the International Singing Brakeman Association’s weeklong salute to Jimmie Rodgers with a “picking and jam” session at the Frank Cochran Center in Highland Park. A concert featuring traditional country, gospel and bluegrass music follows later in the afternoon. Admission is $2 a day or $10 for the week. Call Glyn or Leola Jones, (601) 581-1601.

• 6:30 p.m.-7:30 a.m. — Grief counseling and homicide/suicide support group will meet at Wesley House Community Center, 1520 Eighth Ave. Free. Call (601) 485-4736.

• 7:30 p.m. — The Hamasa Shriners Building Association will present a concert of singer-songwriters at Temple Theatre in downtown Meridian. Wynn Varble, Don Poythress and Kent Blazy are scheduled to perform. Tickets are $10 and available through the Temple box office. Call (601) 693-1361.

•7:30 p.m. — The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 79 and its Ladies Auxiliary will meet at the post building on Old Highway 80 West. Call (601) 485-4042 or (601) 485-4508.



Friday, May 26

• 8 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m.-9 p.m. — On-site registration for the summer semester at the University of West Alabama in the registrar’s office. Call (205) 652-3587.

• 1 p.m. — Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club meets at the Senior Citizen Center, 3300 32nd Ave. This is an open game, and everyone is welcome. Call Tommie at (601) 679-8466 or Josie at (601) 483-5884.

• 1 p.m. — Cake Walk in honor of Older Americans Month at the Meridian Senior Citizen Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Call (601) 485-1812.

• 2 p.m. — Day 6 of the International Singing Brakeman Association’s weeklong salute to Jimmie Rodgers with a “picking and jam” session at the Frank Cochran Center in Highland Park. A concert featuring traditional country, gospel and bluegrass music follows later in the afternoon. Admission is $2 a day or $10 for the week. Call Glyn or Leola Jones, (601) 581-1601.

• 3 p.m. — Jimmie Rodgers Festival’s traditional wreath-laying ceremony at the grave site of the “Singing Brakeman,” Oak Grove Baptist Church. For information, call Betty Lou Jones at (601) 482-0166 or (601) 917-4344.



Saturday, May 27

• 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. — Lost Gap Fire and Rescue will sell Boston butts for $20 at the firehouse, 87 N. Lakeland Drive in Lost Gap. For information, or to place an order, call (601) 693-0065.

• 11:30 a.m. — Memorial Day program honoring veterans at Enterprise Cemetery. The cemetery is 18 miles south of Meridian off Interstate 59. Call (601) 659-7075.

• 2 p.m. — Day 7 of the International Singing Brakeman Association’s weeklong salute to Jimmie Rodgers with a “picking and jam” session at the Frank Cochran Center in Highland Park. A concert featuring traditional country, gospel and bluegrass music follows later in the afternoon. Admission is $2 a day or $10 for the week. Call Glyn or Leola Jones, (601) 581-1601.

• 7 p.m. — Jimmie Rodgers Festival presents Travis Tritt, with special guest Craig Hand, in concert at the Lauderdale County Agri-Center, 1022 Highway 19 South. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 on day of concert. Tickets available at Bonita Lakes Mall, Jimmie Rodgers Museum in Highland Park, Lauderdale County Agri-Center on Highway 19 South or online at www.jimmierodgers.com. For information, call Betty Lou Jones at (601) 482-0166 or (601) 917-4344.



To submit an event to Community Calendar, call Stephanie Denham at (601) 693-1551, ext. 3303, or e-mail sdenham@themeridianstar.com. Announcements may also be submitted by fax, (601) 485-1275.