Please e-mail all calendar briefs to calendar@themeridianstar.com. Calendar items are listed by date and it may take a while before an event submitted weeks in advance appears in the paper.

 

F.Y.I.

• 10-11 a.m., Thursdays, Gentle Yoga class at Meridian Activity Center. Free and open to the public. FMI: Pat 601-474-5756.

• 4:30-5:30 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, Make-A-Wish workout classes at Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. FMI: Brenda 601-483-8144.

• 5:30-8 p.m., Mondays, Civil Air Patrol MS 102 Composite Squadron at Key Field ANG Base. FMI: georgetpurvis@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/montgomerycompositesquadron.

• 11 a.m., 2nd Saturday of the month, VFW Post 12124 and Auxiliary meet at Copeland’s, VFW upstairs, Auxiliary downstairs. FMI: 601-282-5866.

• 5:30 p.m., 2nd Thursday of the month, American Legion Post 257 meets at Temple Theater Ballroom. Fellowship followed by meeting of both the Legion and Auxiliary. FMI: David Sloan 601-481-3949.

• 9 a.m., 3rd Saturday of the month, VFW Post 79 at 5620 Old Highway 80 West. Open Wednesdays from 1-5 p.m. for Happy Hour. FMI: Jack Bonner 601-701-6706 or David Davis 601-604-0027.

• 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday, 8-11 a.m. on Friday, Lauderdale County Veteran Service Office at 1827 23rd Ave. Call for appt. Walk-ins welcome. FMI: Jesse Barnett 601-482-9811.

• 6:30 p.m., 3rd Tuesday of the month, Disabled American Veterans Ch. 56 meets at 4101 19th St. Food pantry available 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. FMI: Commander Dan Ward 601-485-1813.

• 6 p.m., 3rd Tuesday of the month, CAREousel Cancer Support Group meets at The Cancer Center, 1704 23rd Ave. FMI: Caryol Griffin 601-679-9713.

• 7 p.m., Mondays, GA meetings at Highland Baptist Church parsonage, 3400 27th St. FMI: David 601-938-9193.

• 12-1 p.m., Tuesdays, Refuge Christian Recovery, a meeting for women whose loved ones suffer from alcohol and drugs, meets at First Presbyterian Church, Founders Room, 905 23rd Ave. FMI: Charlie 601-483-5927.

• 12-1 p.m., Mondays, Al-Anon meetings at First Christian Church, 1301 23rd Ave.

• 5:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday, Al-Anon meetings at 3753 19th St.

• The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Meridian Affiliate support groups: 5:15-6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Connection Support Group (at lest 18-years-old with mental illness diagnosis) meets at Wesley House Community Center, 1520 8th Avenue; 5:15-6:30 p.m., 2nd Tuesday of the month, Family Support Group (at least 18-years-old in support of person with mental illness diagnosis) meets at same location. FMI: Patricia Battle 601-527-3734 or Jill Walsh 601-917-1474.

• Eden Foundation, an outreach to the community. Crisis hotline is available 24 hours a day 601-453-4946.

• Trinity Dyslexia Center, 4223 Poplar Springs, will begin classes August 15. Students attend 3 days a week for one hour. Space available in both the 3:30/4:30 class. FMI: 601-482-6767.

• United Blood Services is seeking donors. Must be at least 16 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Photo identification is required. Schedule appt. or FMI: Shannon Chatham 601-474-3458, 877-827-4376 or www.bloodhero.com.

• Thursday, October 27, Wycliffe Banquet: Free admission, RSVP by October 19 to receive time and location. 888-599-7551, 815-922-6231 or www.rsvpwa.com.

 Sunday, Oct. 16

10 a.m. – First Baptist Church Marion will have special Worship Service and Dinner on the Grounds to follow to celebrate 150 years. FMI: 601-485-9503.

10:30 a.m. – Broadmoor Baptist Church, 5426 Highway 39 North, will host Mark Lanier in concert. Admission is free, love offering taken. FMI: 601-323-4400 or 601-482-2229.

11 a.m. – Leipers Fork Bluegrass From Music City USA, Nashville, Tenn., will be in concert at Salem Baptist Church, 497 Kewanee Road in Toomsuba. FMI: 601-678-2681.

12-8 p.m. – Family Fun Day at the Queen City Fair at Lauderdale County Agri-Center.

3 p.m. – Annual Youth Day Celebration at Pilgrim Progress Baptist Church, 608 14th Ave. FMI: 601-462-9155.

3 p.m. – Union Missionary Baptist Church Kemper Springs will have Men and Women’s Day Program. FMI: 601-701-5439.

6 p.m. – The Evangel Temple, 3611 Highway 145, will host John Kilpatrick.

 

Tuesday, Oct. 18

10 a.m. – Storytime at Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library for babies and toddlers up to 5 years. FMI: 601-693-6771.

10 a.m. – The Parkinson’s Support Group will meet at 15th Avenue Baptist Church for fellowship, information and refreshments. FMI: C.W. Rankin 601-604-1919, Hookey Massey 601-737-5387.

3 p.m. – United Auto Workers Retiree Chapter No. 2185 will meet at Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. FMI: George 601-737-5266.

5:30-7:30 p.m. – National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will host a town hall meeting for annual Mind Matters event at EMEPA auditorium. Theme: The Faces of Trauma – Violence in our Society. FMI: 601-917-1474.

 

Wednesday, Oct. 19

12 p.m. – “How To Do Business with MS Power” at second floor of Union Station, 1901 Front St. FMI: Natalie Purvis 601-693-1306.

5-6:30 p.m. – Kathy Kosins “Jazz in the Abstract” Opening Reception at MCC Miller Art Gallery.

 

Thursday, Oct. 20

11:30 a.m. – The Lauderdale County Republican Women will meet on the second floor of Weidmann’s. Guest speaker will be Jo Cox. FMI: 601-626-8939.

4:30 p.m. – Storytime at Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library, 2517 Seventh St., for children grades K-4th. FMI: 601-693-6771.

5-10 p.m. – Second Annual Bud & Burgers at Dumont Plaza. Admission $5.

6 p.m. – The International Singing Brakeman Association (TISBA) will meet at Masonic Lodge, 2300 11th St. Bring a snack/dish to share. Supper at 6:30 p.m. Admission: $5. FMI: Glyn Jones 601-581-1601.

 

Friday, Oct. 21

7 p.m.-12 a.m. – 8th Annual Bailey Haunted Firehouse at Bailey Fire Station #3, 10116 Highway 495. Admission $10.

7:30 p.m. – Keb’Mo and His Band in concert at the MSU Riley Center. For tickets call 601-696-2200.

 

Saturday, Oct. 22

8:30-10:30 a.m. – Boo Run 5K, State Games of Mississippi, at Bonita Lakes. Register online at stategamesofms.org.

9 a.m.- Deep South Team Roping at Lauderdale County Agri-Center.

12-5 p.m. – First Annual Heroes Hunt, dove hunt for local armed forces, at Acorn Flats Hunting Club, 6210 Causeyville Road. Lunch served at noon with hunt to follow. FMI: Lance Price 601-479-8745, Cooper Huff 601-480-1443.

5 p.m. – The Baylor Family Gospel Singers at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 1192 Pleasant Grove Church Road in DeKalb. FMI: 601-479-6495.

7 p.m.-12 a.m. – 8th Annual Bailey Haunted Firehouse at Bailey Fire Station #3, 10116 Highway 495. Admission $10.

 

Sunday, Oct. 23

10 a.m. – Homecoming Services at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 4442 Newton-Conehatta Road, with fellowship lunch to follow. FMi: 601-896-2249.

2 p.m. – New Hope Blackwater Baptist Church, 661 Broach Road in Daleville, will celebrate their Pastor’s Fourth Anniversary. Pre-musical will be Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. FMI: 601-681-8413.

3 p.m. – The Baylor Family Gospel Singers at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 1192 Pleasant Grove Church Road in DeKalb. FMI: 601-479-6495.

3 p.m. – Annual Men’s Day Program at Historic First Union Missionary Baptist Church, 610 38th Ave. FMI: 601-483-8675.

6 p.m. – The Lefevre Quartet will be in concert at Salem Baptist Church, 2380 Salem Road in Lake. FMI: Brother Larry Duncan 601-775-8272.

6:30 p.m. – Alumni Founder’s Day Banquet for Ebenezer Christian Seminary’s 22nd Anniversary at Arkadelphia Baptist Church in Bailey. FMI: 601-737-4506.

 

Monday, Oct. 24

4:30 p.m. – Adult, Children’s and Teens Lego Clubs meets at Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library, 2517 Seventh St.

 

Tuesday, Oct. 25

10 a.m. – Storytime at Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library for babies and toddlers up to 5 years. FMI: 601-693-6771.

4:30-5:30 p.m. – Spooky Reading at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library with candy for trick-or-treaters.

4:30-6:30 p.m. – Annual Candy Crawl at City Hall Lawn. Open to children ages 12 and under accompanied by an adult. FMI: 601-485-1944.

 

Wednesday, Oct. 26

5:30-7 p.m. – Fall Festival at Highland Baptist Church.

 

Thursday, Oct. 27

4:30 p.m. – Storytime at Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library, 2517 Seventh St., for children grades K-4th. FMI: 601-693-6771.

7-10 p.m. – 8th Annual Bailey Haunted Firehouse at Bailey Fire Station #3, 10116 Highway 495. Admission $10.

7:30 p.m. Melissa Etheridge in concert at MSU Riley Center.

 

Friday, Oct. 28

7 p.m.-12 a.m. – 8th Annual Bailey Haunted Firehouse at Bailey Fire Station #3, 10116 Highway 495. Admission $10.

 

Saturday, Oct. 29

9 a.m. – Southeast Stock Horse Show at Lauderdale County Agri-Center.

4-6 p.m. – Family Fall Festival at First Baptist Church Marion, 5711 Clinton St.

5-10 p.m. – Long Creek VFD Haunted House, 4892 Zero Road. Admission $5.

7 p.m.-12 a.m. – 8th Annual Bailey Haunted Firehouse at Bailey Fire Station #3, 10116 Highway 495. Admission $10.

 

Sunday, Oct. 30

9 a.m. – Southeast Stock Horse Show at Lauderdale County Agri-Center.

2:30 p.m. – First Pink Out Breast Cancer Awareness Program at Sunlight Baptist Church, 114 47th Ave. FMI: 404-481-9125.

3 p.m. – Men’s Day at Historic First Union Missionary Baptist Church, 610 38th Ave. FMI: 601-604-4162.

 

Monday, Oct. 31

5-9 p.m. – Long Creek VFD Haunted House, 4892 Zero Road. Admission $5.

7 p.m.-12 a.m. – 8th Annual Bailey Haunted Firehouse at Bailey Fire Station #3, 10116 Highway 495. Admission $10.