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. 

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• 10-11 a.m., Thursdays, Gentle Yoga class at Meridian Activity Center. Free and open to the public. FMI: Pat 601-474-5756.

• 4:30-5:30 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, Make-A-Wish workout classes at Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. FMI: Brenda 601-483-8144.

• 5:30-8 p.m., Mondays, Civil Air Patrol MS 102 Composite Squadron at Key Field ANG Base. FMI: georgetpurvis@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/montgomerycompositesquadron.

• 11 a.m., 2nd Saturday of the month, VFW Post 12124 and Auxiliary meet at Copeland’s, VFW upstairs, Auxiliary downstairs. FMI: 601-282-5866.

• 5:30 p.m., 2nd Thursday of the month, American Legion Post 257 meets at Temple Theater Ballroom. Fellowship followed by meeting of both the Legion and Auxiliary. FMI: David Sloan 601-481-3949.

• 9 a.m., 3rd Saturday of the month, VFW Post 79 at 5620 Old Highway 80 West. Open Wednesdays from 1-5 p.m. for Happy Hour. FMI: Jack Bonner 601-701-6706 or David Davis 601-604-0027.

• 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday, 8-11 a.m. on Friday, Lauderdale County Veteran Service Office at 1827 23rd Ave. Call for appt. Walk-ins welcome. FMI: Jesse Barnett 601-482-9811.

• 6:30 p.m., 3rd Tuesday of the month, Disabled American Veterans Ch. 56 meets at 4101 19th St. Food pantry available 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. FMI: Commander Dan Ward 601-485-1813.

• 7 p.m., Mondays, GA meetings at Highland Baptist Church parsonage, 3400 27th St. FMI: David 601-938-9193.

• 12-1 p.m., Tuesdays, 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: Charlie 601-483-5927.

• 12-1 p.m., Mondays, Al-Anon meetings at First Christian Church, 1301 23rd Ave.

• 5:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesday/Thursday, Al-Anon meetings at Firehouse, 3753 19th St.

• 12:15-12:45 p.m., Monday-Saturday, 9-10 a.m. on Sunday, Lunch Bunch AA meets at Firehouse, 3753 19th St.

• 5:30-6:30, daily, Happy Hour AA meets at Firehouse, 3753 19th St.

• 6:30-7:30 p.m., Sunday-Thursday, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Friday/Sunday, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Friday/Saturday, Big Book AA meets at Alliance, 5000 Highway 39 North.

• 7-8 p.m., Tuesday/Thursday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, Quitman Serenity AA meets at 205 Kirkland Drive, Quitman.

• 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.

• The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Meridian Affiliate support groups: 5-6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Connection Support Group (at lest 18-years-old with mental illness diagnosis) meets at Wesley House Community Center, 1520 8th Avenue; 5:15-6:30 p.m., 2nd Tuesday of the month, Family Support Group (at least 18-years-old in support of person with mental illness diagnosis) meets at same location. FMI: Patricia Battle 601-527-3734 or Jill Walsh 601-917-1474.

• Eden Foundation, an outreach to the community. Crisis hotline is available 24 hours a day 601-453-4946.

• Longino Center Dance, Pecan Ave. behind Longino Fire Department in Philadelphia, open every Friday/Saturday night from 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Admission $8. Live music, free cokes/water, family atmosphere. FMI: Sam 601-728-0313.

• 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.

• Pre-registration for the 2017-18 school year is currently underway at St. Patrick Catholic School. Call 601-482-6044.

• Register for summer camp at Pine Lake Fellowship by calling 601-483-2267 or visit pinelakecamp.com.

Thursday, April 13

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

2:30-7:30 p.m. – Rush Hospital Community Blood Drive in the Speciality Hospital Classroom, 1314 19th Ave.

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

6 p.m. – Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service with Communion at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 4223 Poplar Springs Drive. FMI: 601-485-4105.

6 p.m. – Maundy Thursday Communion Service at First Baptist Church.

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.

6 p.m. – Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Daleville will have Good Friday Service.

6 p.m. – New Beginning UMC, 1013 Highway 45 in Porterville, will have Good Friday Service. FMI: 601-483-6475.

6-9 p.m. – Hebron Baptist Church, 4795 Vimville Causeyville Road, will host Movie Night: Risen. Free admission.

Saturday, April 15

10 a.m. – First Baptist Church Marion will have their annual Easter Egg Hunt. FMI: 601-485-9503.

10 a.m.-12 p.m. – Hebron Baptist Church, 4795 Vimville Causeyville Road, will have Community Easter Egg Hunt.

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.

1-3 p.m. – The Brothers and Daughters of Metropolitan Lodge #551 and R.B. Matthews #739 will host Annual Easter Egg Hunt for ages 3-12. FMI: Pamela Graham 601-479-2017.

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 Autism 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

9 a.m.-12 p.m. – Kare-In-Home, formerly PDN, will sponsor Senior Care Resource Fair at Meridian Activity Center. FMI: 601-485-5012.

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

Thursday, April 20

9 a.m.-1 p.m. – Bridging the Gap with The Power of Local Small Business Resource Expo at MCC Riley Workforce Development Center, 1524 Highway 19 North. Lunch provided. Register by April 14 at yourCNB.com/Registration. FMI: Tra Alford 601-484-5206.

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

11:30 a.m. – The Lauderdale County Republican Women will meet on the second floor of Weidmann’s. Guest speaker will be Attorney Will Parker.

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.

4:30-6:30 p.m. – Alzheimer’s Walk Kick-off at Brookedale Meridian.

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

9-11 a.m.- MCC’s Science and Wellness Division will host Walk for Wellness at MCC Track. FMI: 601-484-8642.

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.

7 p.m. – EMCC production of the play, “Interference,” at Golden Triangle campus, Lyceum Auditorium. Tickets: $5. Free for EMCC students and faculty.

Saturday, April 22

7:30-10:30 a.m. – Kids Fishing Derby at QV Skyes Park for ages 5-17. Bring your own bait/poles. FMI: 601-485-1802.

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.-1 p.m. – Poplar Springs Drive UMC, 3937 Poplar Springs Drive, will have their Annual Spring Festival. Shrimp plates $9. Call 601-485-5598 for tickets.

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

2:30 p.m. – Friends will gather at Sandy Ridge Blue Grass Park. Admission free. Bring covered dish for supper at 6 p.m.

7 p.m. – EMCC production of the play, “Interference,” at Golden Triangle campus, Lyceum Auditorium. Tickets: $5. Free for EMCC students and faculty.

Sunday, April 23

6 p.m. – Hyssong will be in concert at Salem Baptist Church, 2380 Salem Road in Lake. FMI: 601-775-8272.

Tuesday, April 25

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

12 p.m. – Ribbon cutting for Meridian Estates, 4524 Highway 39 North.

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

4:30-5:30 p.m. – Opening reception for MCC’s Annual Fine Arts Student Exhibition/Competition at Miller Art Gallery.

Wednesday, April 26

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

Thursday, April 27

9 a.m.-1 p.m. – Career Expo and Job Fair at MCC Riley Workforce Development Center, 1524 Highway 19 North. FMI: 601-693-2661

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

4:30-6 p.m. – State Games of MS Business After Hours Sponsor Reception at City Hall Auditorium.

7 p.m. – MCC’s Arts & Letters series presents “The Little Mermaid” at McCain Theater.

Friday, April 28

10 a.m.-5 p.m. – Mini Maker Faire at Historic Soule Steam Works, 1808 Fourth St.

7 p.m. – MCC’s Arts & Letters series presents “The Little Mermaid” at McCain Theater.

7 p.m. – The Meridian Lauderdale Alcorn State University Alumni Chapter will hold Purple and Gold Scholarship Banquet at MSU Riley Center. Tickets: $35.

Saturday, April 29

8 a.m. – Saint Paul United Methodist Men First Annual Charity Golf Classic at Lakeview Golf Course. FMI: 601-692-5872.

8-11 a.m. – Spring Downtown Cleanup. Call EMBDC office to volunteer 601-693-1306.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. – Mini Maker Faire at Historic Soule Steam Works, 1808 Fourth St.

7 p.m. – MCC’s Arts & Letters series presents “The Little Mermaid” at McCain Theater.