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 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 Connect 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.

5 p.m. – Celebration parade for MHS 6A State Championship basketball team. Route starts at MPSD Central Office, 1019 25th Ave., and ends on front lawn of City Hall.

7 p.m. – U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus to perform at the Temple Theatre. FMI: 601-693-5353.

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.-12 p.m. – Enterprise Women’s Club Flea Market and Bake Sale located next to Hodge Podge. Booths available for $20. Call Melinda Smith 601-527-0457 or Susan Boyette 601-479-8289 by March 29 for booth rental.

8 a.m.-1 p.m. – Earth’s Bounty on City Hall green.

9 a.m.-4 p.m. – 13th annual Threefoot Art Festival on City Hall green. FMI: 601-485-1944 or visit meridianarts.org.

Monday, April 3

11 a.m. – Dominos and Donuts for adults at Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

1:30 p.m. – EMCC’s Pine Grove Arts Festival features art exhibit by Cooper Michael French in Aust Hall.

Tuesday, April 4

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

2 p.m. – EMCC’s Pine Grove Arts Festival will host “Paint Out” with artist Cooper Michael French in Aust Hall. Call Terry Cherry to reserve spot 662-476-5130.

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

Wednesday, April 5

12:15 p.m. – EMCC’s Jazz Band will perform in the Student Union at part of the Pine Grove Arts Festival.

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

Thursday, April 6

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

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

4:30 p.m. – EMCC Art Club is sponsoring “Come Paint With Us” fundraiser inside the breakout room in the Student Union as part of the Pine Grove Arts Festival. Call Lisa Spinks to reserve spot 662-476-5136.

5 p.m. – Meridian Chapter of Miss. Valley State University Alumni will meet at Council of Organizations Building, 814 45th Ave. FMI: 601-482-4559.

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.

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

Friday, April 7

1:15 p.m. – MUW Chambers Singers will perform in Stennis Auditorium to conclude Choir Day Exchange at EMCC’s Pine Grove Arts Festival.

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

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.

Sunday, April 9

10:30 a.m. – Westwood Baptist Church Children’s Choir will present Easter Musical, “Because He Lives.”

Monday, April 10

10 a.m.- 4 p.m. – Annual Book Sale at Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. FMI: 601-693-6771.

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.

5-6 p.m. – Adult artists of The Secret Garden Art Studio in Newton will be showing their work at the J. Elliot McMullan Public Library.

Tuesday, April 11

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

10 a.m.- 4 p.m. – Annual Book Sale at Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. FMI: 601-693-6771.

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

6 p.m. – Women Who Win, non-denominational gathering of women o faith, will have Spring Session at Lauderdale Baptist Association Building, 5521 Clinton St. in Marion. Reservations: $10 (includes dinner) mail to WWW, PO Box 280, Marion, MS 39342 by Friday, April 7. FMI: 601-449-0098.

6 p.m. – JSU Meridian/Lauderdale Alumni Chapter Association meeting at Council of Organization Building.

Wednesday, April 12

7:15 a.m. – Ribbon cutting at Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market, 3310 Highway 39 North.

10 a.m.- 4 p.m. – Annual Book Sale at Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. FMI: 601-693-6771.

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

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

Thursday, April 13

10 a.m.- 4 p.m. – Annual Book Sale at Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. FMI: 601-693-6771.

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

Friday, April 14

10 -2 p.m. – National Library Celebration Day with food and fun at Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

10 a.m.- 3 p.m. – Annual Book Sale at Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. FMI: 601-693-6771.

1-5 p.m. – Rise Above, traveling exhibit of the Tuskegee Airmen, will be at Key Field. Admission is free.

Saturday, April 15

10 a.m.- 3 p.m. – Annual Book Sale at Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. FMI: 601-693-6771.

12-4 p.m. – Rise Above, traveling exhibit of the Tuskegee Airmen, Family Festival at Key Field. Admission: $5, children under 6 free.

Monday, April 17

11 a.m. – Crafts for adults at Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

4 p.m. – Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library will be showing the movie “The Horse Boy” in recognition of Austism Awareness Month.

Tuesday, April 18

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

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

Wednesday, April 19

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

Thursday, April 20

11 a.m.-7 p.m. – EMBDC Home & Garden Show at MCC Tommy Dulaney Building.

2-3 p.m. – Genealogy meeting at Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

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

6 p.m. – The International Singing Brakeman Association (TISBA) 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.

Friday, April 21

11 a.m.-2 p.m. – Lauderdale County Habitat for Humanity will host fish fry at Knights of Columbus Hall on Highway 19. Tickets: $10. Call 601-485-4992 or stop by office at 1001 29th Ave.

Saturday, April 22

8 a.m.-1 p.m. – The Day Lilly Club of Meridian will have annual plant sale at Lauderdale County Farm Supply.

10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Pine Lake Fellowship Camp, located off Highway 19 in the Nelliburg community, will have Open House.