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.

• 6:30-8 p.m., Monday, GriefShare support group meets at NorthPark Church, 7770 Highway 39 North. FMI: 601-482-1322 or www.facebook.com/northparkchurch.net.

• 6:30 p.m., Monday, Celebrate Recovery meets at NorthPark Church, 7770 Highway 39 North. FMI: 601-482-1322 or www.facebook.com/northparkchurch.net.

• 12 p.m., Tuesday, GriefShare group meets at First Baptist Church, 701 26th Ave. FMI: Ellen Rogers 601-484-4600.

• 12 p.m., Tuesday, 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: 601-693-1133.

• 6 p.m., Tuesday, Life Changers Ministries host a Bible Study at Feed by Faith, 3401 Fifth St. FMI: Pastor Felicia Outlaw 601-483-8999.

• 7:30 p.m. nightly, Nov. 21-23, Harvest Revival at Simmons Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Collinsville.

 

Thursday, Nov. 17

7 a.m. – Men’s Prayer Breakfast at Highland Baptist Church.

11:30 a.m. – Lauderdale County Republican Women will meet on the second floor of Weidmann’s. Guest speaker Donna Jill Johnson.

2 p.m. – Free workshop: “Developing A Business Plan” at MSU Small Business Development Center. Call Dustin Odom at 601-693-1306 to register.

2-6 p.m. – United Blood Services Blood Drive at Wal-Mart on Highway 19 North.

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

4:30-5:30 p.m. – MCC Art exhibit and reception featuring instructor Terrel Taylor in Ivy Hall.

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

6:30-9:30 p.m. – Meridian Symphony League will host annual Beer Tasting Fundraiser at Mitchell Distributing.

7 p.m. – ECCC Concert Choir will present Fall Concert in the Vickers Fine Arts Center Auditorium. Admission is free.

7:30 p.m. – Rick Springfield in concert at MSU Riley Center.

7:30 p.m. – Travis Tritt in concert at Temple Theatre. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, November 18

8 a.m.-3 p.m. – Blood Drive at Northeast Lauderdale High School. Bloodmobiles will be at school, open to the public.

8:30 a.m. – Adult exercise at Highland Baptist Church.

7 p.m. – Tenth annual “Dancing Like The Stars” at Tommy Dulaney Center, 915 Highway 19 North.

Saturday, Nov. 19

9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Merry Meridian Market at MSU Riley Center.

10 a.m. – Miss Merry Meridian Pageant ages newborn-7 at Union Station.

11 a.m. – Meridian Daylily Club will meet at Western Sizzlin. Speaker will be Tim Bell.

2 p.m. – Miss Merry Meridian Pageant ages 8-18 at Union Station.

7 p.m. – Ole School Throwback Jam at Temple Theatre. Doors open at 6 p.m. FMI: 601-934-0370.

8 p.m. – Willie Nelson in concert at Silver Star Casino.

Sunday, Nov. 20

10:30 a.m. – The Hendersons of Milton, Fla. will be in concert at Spring Hill United Methodist Church, 6614 Zero Road. Pot Luck Lunch to follow. Love offering taken.

1-5 p.m. – 48th annual Trees of Christmas opening reception at Merrehope.

2:30 p.m. – Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 301 46th Ave., will celebrate Annual Choir Day. FMI: 601-482-5656.

Tuesday, Nov. 22

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

7 p.m. – Nutcracker Ballet at the Temple Theater.

Thursday, Nov. 24

11 a.m.-2 p.m. – Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, 4536 Old Highway 145 South, will serve Thanksgiving Dinner. Free and open to the public.

Saturday, Nov. 26

2:30 p.m. – Friends will gather at Sandy Ridge Bluegrass Park for music and fellowship. Thanksgiving supper at 6 p.m. Bring covered dish. Free admission. No meeting for December will resume in January. FMI: 601-604-3701.

Sunday, Nov. 27

10 a.m. – Simmons Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Collinsville will have Pastor Appreciation. FMI: 601-934-2925.

2:30 p.m. – New Salem Missionary Baptist Church, 5065 Whynot Alamucha Road, will have annual Friends and Family Day Celebration. FMI: 601-934-9900.

Tuesday, Nov. 29

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

5:30 p.m. – City of Meridian Christmas Tree Lighting at City Hall Lawn.

7 p.m. – ECCC annual Fine Arts Christmas Spectacular in Huff Auditorium. Tickets $10. Reception will follow in the Gold Room of Mabry Cafeteria. FMI: 601-635-6227.

Thursday, Dec. 1

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. – 2016 Regional Food and Farm Forum at Tutwiler Conference Center (Lyon Hall), University of West Alabama. Cost: $5 members, $20 nonmembers.

5 p.m. – The Meridian Chapter of Miss. Valley State University will have Pre-Christmas Dinner at Western Sizzlin. All alumni are invited. FMI: 601-482-4559.

7:30 p.m. – “It’s a Wonderful Life” presentation at Meridian Little Theatre.

7:30 p.m. – Jessica Lang Dance will perform at MSU Riley Center.

Friday, Dec. 2

4 p.m. – KCS Holiday Express at Union Station.

4-8 p.m. – Santa’s Christmas Factory at Soule’ Steam Works.

5-8 p.m. – Belk Holiday Fashion Gala benefiting Merrehope at Bonita Lakes Mall.

7:30 p.m. – “It’s a Wonderful Life” presentation at Meridian Little Theatre.

Saturday, Dec. 3

10 a.m. – 6th annual Bikers United for Children Toy Run Registration at Hilton Garden Inn/Northeast Conference Center, 111 Highway 11/80. FMI: Billy Tisdale 601-479-5709.

10-11:30 a.m. – Merry Museum Youth Workshop at Meridian Museum of Art.

5 p.m. – City of Meridian Christmas Parade downtown.

5 p.m. – 31st Missionary Baptist Church, 3411 20th St., will host “100 & more Ladies in Red.” Theme: Break Every Chain. FMI: Glenda Scott 601-483-1679.

7 p.m. – “Peppermint Pops” presented by Meridian Symphony Orchestra at MSU Riley Center.

7:30 p.m. – “It’s a Wonderful Life” presentation at Meridian Little Theatre.

Sunday, Dec. 4

11 a.m. – Christian Fellowship Baptist Church of Yantley, Ala., will celebrate Pastor Rev. Robert L. Webb Sr. and First Lady Sis. Meratha Webb Ninth Year Anniversary.

2 p.m. – “It’s a Wonderful Life” presentation at Meridian Little Theatre.

3 p.m. – New Salem Missionary Baptist Church, 5065 Whynot Alamucha Road, will have 13th Annual Christmas Musical Celebration.

6 p.m. – Jones County Junior College Concert Choir will present “O Holy Night” with orchestra and dancers from Laurel Ballet Academy at First Baptist Church of Laurel. Admission is free.