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.

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

• 12 p.m., 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 p.m. nightly, April 24-28, Spring Revival at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Daleville.

 

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.

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.

Sunday, April 30

1-5 p.m. – Mini Maker Faire at Historic Soule Steam Works, 1808 Fourth St.

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

Monday, May 1

11 a.m. – Recognition of Older Americans Month with a Cake Walk at Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Tuesday, May 2

9 a.m. – Golf tournament at Lakeview Golf Course for Older Americans Month.

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

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

Wednesday, May 3

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

Thursday, May 4

2 p.m. – Bingo at Meridian Activity Center for Older Americans Month.

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

5 p.m. – The Meridian Chapter of Miss. Valley University Alumni will meet at Council of Organizations Building, 814 45th Ave. There will be no meetings for June, July and August. FMI: 601-482-4559.

Saturday, May 6

10 a.m. – Dixie Highway School Reunion at Western Sizzlin Steak House, 1100 North Frontage Road. FMI: Vivian Amato 601-692-6631.

Monday, May 8

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

7 p.m. – Broadmoor Baptist Church, 5426 Highway 39 North, will host Jeff Steele and The Steele’s. Admission is free, love offering taken. FMI: 601-323-4400 or 601-482-2229.

Tuesday, May 9

10 a.m. – Mother’s Day crafts at Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library for babies/toddlers.

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

5 p.m. – Evening Comedy Event at Northcrest Baptist Church for Older Americans Month.