Today

•7 a.m.-until — The Meridian Star presents a Community-wide Yard Sale at Singing Brakeman Park, Front Street in downtown Meridian. Admission $2 for attendees. For information, call Jeremy Campbell at (601) 693-1551.

•8 a.m.-3 p.m. — Jones Memorial Presbyterian Church, 4415 Royal Road, will hold its 18th Annual Fall Fest Catfish Feast. Arts and crafts and “juntique” items, baked goods and frozen casseroles for sale. Catfish plates for $6. Call (601) 482-6220.

•8 a.m.-4 p.m. — Motorcyle riders’ safety course at Meridian Community College’s truck driver training facility, near Stuckey’s, on Highway 11 next to the Interstate 20/59 interchange. For more information, call Hazel Brumfield at (601) 513-3332.

•9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Marion Fall Festival next to the town hall, 6021 Dale Drive. There will be food, entertainment and vendors, and fun for the whole family. Call (601) 483-9573.

•9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Linda Martin will hold a pen and ink art class at the Meridian Senior Citizen Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Preregistration required. Call (601) 485-1812.

•11 a.m.-2 p.m. — Fund-raiser at Vimville Volunteer Fire Department, 2348 Long Creek Road. Pulled pork, potato salad, baked beans and roll from Squealer’s for a $6 donation. Call (601) 481-1969.

•8 p.m. — Meridian Symphony Orchestra presents “The Mozart Effect” at Meridian Community College’s McCain Theatre, 910 Highway 19 North. The performance will feature violinist Timothy Fain. Preconcert talk at 7 p.m. in MCC’s Chorus Room. For tickets and information, call (601) 693-2224 or e-mail mdnsymph@mississippi.net.



Monday, Oct. 2

•1 p.m. — Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club meets at the Senior Citizen Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Call Mary, (601) 527-2107.

•4 p.m.-10 p.m. — Queen City Fair at the Lauderdale County Agri-Center, 1022 Highway 19 South. Admission $5. Kids under 6 free, and free general admission 4 p.m.-5 p.m. Parking $2. School Day at the Fair features dollar rides. For information, call Len McRae at (601) 934-4866.



Tuesday, Oct. 3

•11 a.m.-2 p.m. — Silverleaf Manor, 4555 25th Ave., will offer flu and pneumonia shots. Medicare Part B accepted with no co-pay. Cost is $25 for a flu shot, $40 for a pneumonia shot. Call Willie Page, (601) 483-4566.

•4 p.m.-10 p.m. — Queen City Fair at the Lauderdale County Agri-Center, 1022 Highway 19 South. Admission $5; kids under 6 free. Military Day; servicemen get $2 discount. Parking $2. Pig Bowl with high school football players at 7 p.m. For information, call Len McRae at (601) 934-4866.

•6 p.m. — Parent Circle Support Group will meet at Rush Foundation Hospital Ambulatory Service Building, private dining room on the third floor. Call Betty Shoemaker at (601) 483-4007 or Kay Bynum at (601) 482-4906.

•6 p.m. — Annual Candlelight Vigil sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness Meridian Affiliate in the lobby of the Raymond P. Davis Courthouse Annex, Constitution Avenue in downtown Meridian. All are welcome to this free event. Call Kristen Owen, (601) 483-4821.

•6 p.m.-7 p.m. — Wesley House Community Center will offer a support group for survivors of sexual assault, at 1520 Eighth Ave. in Meridian. Call (601) 485-4736.



Wednesday, Oct. 4

•4 p.m.-10 p.m. — Queen City Fair at the Lauderdale County Agri-Center, 1022 Highway 19 South. Admission $5; kids under 6 free. Parking $2. Youth Nite Concert features Escape. $12 armbands for unlimited rides. For information, call Len McRae at (601) 934-4866.



Thursday, Oct. 5

•8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. — Care Lodge will host its 10th Annual Domestic Violence Conference at Mississippi State University-Meridian Campus, Kahlmus Auditorium. The conference is titled “Surviving the Violence: You Make the Difference.” Cost is $25 per person. To register or for more information, call Care Lodge at (601) 482-8719.

•Noon-1 p.m. — Make-A-Wish volunteer meeting in the sixth-floor conference room at Rush Foundation Hospital in downtown Meridian. Call Brenda, (601) 483-8144.

•1 p.m. — Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club meets at the Senior Citizen Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Call Mary, (601) 527-2107.

•4 p.m.-10 p.m. — Queen City Fair at the Lauderdale County Agri-Center, 1022 Highway 19 South. $5 admission; kids under 6 free. Senior citizens get $2 discount. Parking $2. $12 armbands for unlimited rides. Local Talent Stage at 6 p.m. For information, call Len McRae at (601) 934-4866.

•6 p.m. — Meridian Chapter of Mississippi Valley State University Alumni meeting at the Council of Organizations Building, 814 45th Ave. All alumni are encouraged to attend. Call (601) 483-6475 or (601) 681-6391.

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

•6:30 p.m. — Gold Wing Road Riders Association will meet at Trucker’s Supply, 519 Highway 19 South off Interstate 20, for its biweekly dinner ride. The group will ride to a local restaurant for dinner and a chapter meeting. Call Lydia, (601) 483-5727.

•8 p.m. — Meridian Little Theatre presents “Beauty and the Beast” at the playhouse on Highway 39 North. For tickets, call the box office at (601) 482-6371.



Friday, Oct. 6

•8 p.m. — Meridian Little Theatre presents “Beauty and the Beast” at the playhouse on Highway 39 North. For tickets, call the box office at (601) 482-6371.

•1:30 p.m. — East Central Mississippi Retired Educators Association will meet at the Senior Citizen Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Refreshments at 1:30 p.m.; meeting begins at 2 p.m. Call June Estes, (601) 693-8430.

•3 p.m.-5 p.m. — Fifth of eight free management training seminars at Mississippi State University-Meridian Campus, Kahlmus Auditorium. This week’s topic is Conflict Resolution. To reserve a seat, call (601) 693-1306.

•4 p.m.-midnight — Queen City Fair at the Lauderdale County Agri-Center, 1022 Highway 19 South. $5 admission; kids under 6 free. Parking $2. $15 armbands for unlimited rides. Little Miss Queen City Fair pageant at 6 p.m. Local Talent Stage at 7 p.m. For information, call Len McRae at (601) 934-4866.



Saturday, Oct. 7

•6:30 a.m.-1 p.m. — Make-A-Wish benefit garage sale, 10165 Lynwood Drive in Tanglewood Subdivision, off Highway 19 North. All proceeds go to making wishes come true in the area. Call Brenda at (601) 483-8144 or Mitch at (601) 527-5787.

•7 a.m.-2 p.m. — Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 56 and the Auxiliary will hold a fund-raiser at the Kendallwood Building, 4101 19th St. in Highland Park. Call Bob Gray at (601) 485-6021 or Jan Gray at (601) 595-0035.

•8 a.m. — Work Day at the Old Marion Cemetery. Call Sandra Rawson, (601) 483-7573.

•8 a.m.-noon — First Saturday Flea Market in downtown Enterprise, across from the post office. Call (601) 659-4693 or (601) 659-3435.

•9 a.m. — Clarke County 16th Annual Forestry and Wildlife Festival at the Quitman Ball Complex on North Jackson Avenue. Arts and crafts, live entertainment, food, exhibits, a portable sawmill and children’s activities. Call (601) 776-5701.



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.