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, 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.

10 a.m. – Parkinson’s Support Group will meet at Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church for guest speaker, fellowship and refreshments. FMI: 601-604-1919.

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

2 p.m. – 4 p.m. — United Auto Workers Retiree Chapter No. 2185 will meet at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Contact George 601-737-5266. Our Regional 8 Director and theTrust People will be here.

6 p.m. – Phi Theta Kappa induction ceremony at McCain Theater in MCC’s Ivy Hall. FMI: Lucy Ferguson 601-484-8640.

6 p.m. – Community Forum for the proposed University Charter School at Epes Community Center. FMI: 205-652-3433.

Wednesday, March 22

10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Campus Life SpringFest at MCC. FMI: LeAnne Motes 601-484-8632.

4:30 p.m. – Bingo Day at Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library for 7-12th graders.

Thursday, March 23

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.

4:30 p.m. – Storytime at Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library for K-6th graders.

4:30-6 p.m. – EMBDC’s Business After Hours at Glass Inc., 210 Grand Avenue.

6:30 p.m. – Community Forum for the proposed University Charter School at Emelle City Hall. FMI: 205-652-3433.

Friday, March 24

8 a.m.-5 p.m. – Workforce Development Class, Forklift Training, at MCC. FMI: 601-482-7445.

8 a.m.-5 p.m. – Workforce Development Class, TB Surveillance and Testing Certification Workshop, at MCC. FMI: 601-482-7445.

8 a.m.-5 p.m. – Workforce Development Class, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, at MCC. FMI: 601-482-7445.

8 a.m.-5 p.m. – Workforce Development Class, Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support, at MCC. FMI: 601-482-7445.

8 p.m. – Original Mississippi Movie Premiere at the Temple Theatre. FMI: 601-693-5353.

Saturday, March 25

9 a.m. – ECCC will auction off surplus items at the Russell Physical Plant Complex on Highway 15 North on the Decatur campus. FMI: 601-469-2705.

9 a.m.-1 p.m. – Eliza Pillars presents Annual Community Health Wellness Fair at EMEPA auditorium, 2128 Highway 39 North.

9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Continuing Education Class, ACT Prep, at MCC. FMI: 601-482-7445.

10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Greater Allen Chapel AME Church Health and Wellness Fair at 222 17th Ave. FMI: Denise Johnson 601-678-6847.

11 a.m. – Cathedral Assembly of God, 3605 Highway 45 North, will host Teen Challenge of Mississippi with luncheon and Q&A. FMI: 601-482-3240.

11 a.m.-3 p.m. – St. Patrick School, 2700 Davis St., will have its annual Irish Fest. Carnival games, inflatables, petting zoo, pony rides, bingo and more. FMI: 601-482-6044.

2:30 p.m. – Bluegrass Music at Sandy Ridge Bluegrass Park. Bring covered dish for supper at 6 p.m. Admission is free. FMI: 601-644-3701

7 p.m. – Gospel Explosion at Hills Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Louin.

Sunday, March 26

7 p.m. – Community Band Concert at MCC’s McCain Theater. FMI: Dr. Todd Brand 601-484-8678.

Monday, March 27

11 a.m. – Coloring Club for Adults at Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

4:30 p.m. – Lego Club for all ages at Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

5:30-7 p.m. – Continuing Education Class, Stop Taking Bad Pictures, at MCC. FMI: 601-482-7445.

Tuesday, March 28

8 a.m.-5 p.m. – Workforce Development Class, Advanced Stroke Life Support, at MCC. FMI: 601-482-7445.

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.

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

3-6 p.m. – MCC and MSU Meridian Connecta at the Tommy Dulaney Center. FMI: Nedra Bradley 601-484-8674.

Wednesday, March 29

4:30 p.m. – Health Facts at Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library for 7-12th graders.

Thursday, March 30

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.

9:30-11 a.m. – ECCC will host 15th Annual Business, Healthcare and Education Expo in Brackeen-Wood Physical Education Building on Decatur campus. FMI: Linda McKee 601-635-6210.

11:45 a.m. – Ribbon cutting at Smile Center of Meridian, 4610 29th Ave.

4:30 p.m. – Storytime at Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library for K-6th graders.

Friday, March 31

8 a.m.-5 p.m. – Workforce Development Class, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, at MCC. FMI: 601-482-7445.

10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Continuing Education Class, Spring Fling, at MCC. FMI: 601-482-745.

Saturday, April 1

5:45 a.m. – Registration and packet pick-up for Military Fun Run, Walk, and 5K begins at First State Bank, 801 22nd Ave. Race starts at 7 a.m. FMI: Henry 601-604-0031 or Jody 337-842-5312.

8 a.m.-4 p.m. – 13th Annual Threefoot Art Festival and Earth’s Bounty on the City Hall green FMI: 601-693-2787 or visit meridianarts.org.

Thursday, April 6

2-4 p.m. – Small Business Development, First Steps Business Basics seminar at EMBDC Conference Room.

7 p.m. – Ebenezer Baptist Church, 4442 Newton-Conehatta Road, will host The Marksmen Quartet. FMI: 601-896-2249. 

Friday, April 7

6 p.m. – Meridian Chapter of Miss. Valley State University Alumni Banquet at Council of Organization Building, 814 45th Ave. Tickets: $30. FMI: 601-482-4559.

Saturday, April 8

7:30 a.m.-11 p.m. – Rooster Day in Demopolis, Ala. FMI: 334-289-9644.

8 a.m. – First Annual Queen City Race for Autism at Bonita Lakes.