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.

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

• Noon, 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.

• 6-7 p.m., Thursday, Primary Purpose AA meets at Church of the Mediator.

• The Ebenezer Christian Seminary Music Department will be offering piano and keyboard lessons beginning January 2017 with Maureen Sellers as Dean. Call 601-737-4506 to schedule lesson.

• Register for summer camp at Pine Lake Fellowship by calling 601-483-2267 or visit pinelakecamp.com. • Pre-registration for the 2017-18 school year is currently underway at St. Patrick Catholic School. Call 601-482-6044.

• 7 nightly, April 18-20, Revival at Saint John Missionary Baptist Church, 2000 18th Ave. FMI: 601-482-1898.

 

Wednesday, March 29

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

5:30 p.m. – Celebration parade for MHS State Championship boys basketball team, State Championship girls powerlifting team and state tournament winners for the Academic Team. Route starts at MPSD Central Office, 1019 25th Ave., and ends on front lawn of City Hall.

7 p.m. – US 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. – Activities begin for Symphony Doo-Dah at MSU Riley Center. Concert starts at 7 p.m. Children are encouraged to dress up. Tickets at 601-696-2200 or meridianso.org.

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.

7 p.m. – Moe Bandy in concert at the Temple Theatre. Tickets 601-693-5353.

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.