Community calendar

Published 4:17 pm Thursday, April 13, 2017

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.

Friday, April 14

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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

7 a.m.-2 p.m. – Make-A-Wish garage sale at 10165 Lynwood Drive, Tanglewood Estates. Bring recyclables. FMI: 601-4838144.

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.

7 p.m. – EMCC production of the play, “The Big Bad Musical,” at Scooba campus, Dottie Smith Family Center for Instrumental Education. Admission is free.

Saturday, April 22

7 a.m.-2 p.m. – Make-A-Wish garage sale at 10165 Lynwood Drive, Tanglewood Estates. Bring recyclables. FMI: 601-4838144.

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.