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.

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 Theater. 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.

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

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.

Saturday, March 18

7:30 p.m. – DRUMLine Live will be in concert at MSU Riley Center. Tickets: 601-696-2200.

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.