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.

Tuesday, Feb. 28

9 a.m.-1 p.m. – AARP volunteers will assist with 2016 tax returns at United Way, 4817 N Park Drive. Bring 2015 return, 2016 information, picture ID and SS cards. Reservations needed, call 601-482-0512.

9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Spring Blood Drive at Jones County Junior College in the P.E. Building. FMI: 601-477-4066.

10 a.m. – Storytime at Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library for babies and toddlers.

2-9 p.m. – Spirit Night at Waffle House, 1404 Roebuck Drive, to support Make-A-Wish. Donations, 10% of all food sales and chances sold on basket of products from Mississippi to raise money.

4 p.m. – Ladies Quilting at Highland Baptist Church.

6 p.m. – Sunday School Leadership Fiesta at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.

Wednesday, March 1

8:10 a.m. – Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Patrick.

9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Spring Blood Drive at Jones County Junior College in the P.E. Building. FMI: 601-477-4066.

12 p.m. – Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Joseph.

6 p.m. – ECCC will host “An Evening with C.S. Lewis” portrayed by British actor, David Payne, in Huff Auditorium on the Decatur campus. Admission is free.

6:30 p.m. – Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Patrick.

6:30 p.m. – RA Raingutter Regatta at First Baptist Church Gym.

7 p.m. – Ash Wednesday Spanish Mass at St. Joseph.

Thursday, March 2

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

8 a.m.-1 p.m. – AARP volunteers will assist with 2016 tax returns at EMEPA, 2128 Highway 39. Bring 2015 return, 2016 information, picture ID and SS cards. First come, first serve. FMI: 601-692-2758.

10-11 a.m. – Free Community workshop on Elder Abuse as it relates to Finances at New Beginnings Adult Day Care Services, 235 69th Ave., conducted by Rebecca Brown of Citizens National Bank. FMI: Ruth Sanders 228-219-2504.

12 p.m. – Community Lenten Service at First Baptist Church.

12-6 p.m. – Community Blood Drive at Lowe’s, 10015th Place, to support Blair Batson Children’s Hospital.

5 p.m. – Meridian Chapter of Miss. Valley State University Alumni will meet at the Council of Organizations Building, 814 45th Ave. to prepare for April 7, 2017 banquet. FMI: 601-482-4559.

6 p.m. – MPSD combined choir concert at Meridian High School Auditorium.

6 p.m. – The Jerry Wentworth Detachment #1101 of the Marine Corps League will meet at VFW Post #79, 5614 Old Highway 80 West. Ladies Auxiliary will meet same time/place.

Friday, March 3

1:30 p.m. – East Central Mississippi Retired Educators will meet at Meridian Activity Center for refreshments. Meeting to follow from 2-3 p.m.

7 p.m. – MSU Riley Center presents “Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat.” Tickets: 601-696-2200.

Saturday, March 4

7 p.m. – Yolanda Adams in concert at the Temple Theatre. FMI: 601-934-0370.

7:30 p.m. – Southern Soul Assembly in concert at MSU Riley Center. Tickets: 601-696-2200.

Sunday, March 5

2:30 p.m. – New Salem MB Church, 5065 Whynot Alamucha Road, will celebrate Choir Day. FMI: 601-644-0308.

3 p.m. – Meridian Gospel Travelers will celebrate 33 years at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 4126 York Road in Lauderdale. FMI: 601-482-5138 or 601-917-0698.

Monday, March 6

1 p.m. – Home Instead Senior Care Ribbon Cutting at 4808 Great River Drive Suite C.

1 p.m. – ECCC will host Open House for students interested in MI-BEST program in Tucker Applied Technology Center on the Decatur campus. FMI: Erin Tramill 601-635-6255.

Tuesday, March 7

7 a.m.-7 p.m. – National Pancake Day for Batson Children’s Hospital at IHOP. Free short stack of pancakes for donation. FMI: 601-531-3182.

9 a.m.-1 p.m. – AARP volunteers will assist with 2016 tax returns at United Way, 4817 N Park Drive. Bring 2015 return, 2016 information, picture ID and SS cards. Reservations needed, call 601-482-0512.

12-1:30 p.m. – ABC’s of Contracting for small businesses at Union Station, second floor, 1901 Front St. Lunch not provided. Register at www.mscpc.com. FMI: Natalie Purvis 601-693-1306.

Wednesday, March 8

1 p.m. – Military Officers of America Association, Meridian Chapter, will meet at Western Sizzlin.

Thursday, March 9

8 a.m.-1 p.m. – AARP volunteers will assist with 2016 tax returns at EMEPA, 2128 Highway 39. Bring 2015 return, 2016 information, picture ID and SS cards. First come, first serve. FMI: 601-692-2758.

Saturday, March 11

3 p.m. – NAACP meeting at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 46 Edmond King Road in Bay Springs. FMI: 601-739-3258.

Tuesday, March 14

9 a.m.-1 p.m. – AARP volunteers will assist with 2016 tax returns at United Way, 4817 N Park Drive. Bring 2015 return, 2016 information, picture ID and SS cards. Reservations needed, call 601-482-0512.

Thursday, March 16

8 a.m.-1 p.m. – AARP volunteers will assist with 2016 tax returns at EMEPA, 2128 Highway 39. Bring 2015 return, 2016 information, picture ID and SS cards. First come, first serve. FMI: 601-692-2758.

7 p.m. – Broadmoor Baptist Church, 5426 Highway 39 North, will host The Lefevre Quartet. Admission is free, love offering taken. FMI: 601-323-4400.

Tuesday, March 21

9 a.m.-1 p.m. – AARP volunteers will assist with 2016 tax returns at United Way, 4817 N Park Drive. Bring 2015 return, 2016 information, picture ID and SS cards. Reservations needed, call 601-482-0512.