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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 its 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 an 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

11 a.m. – James and Bille Caudill Family Reunion at 13181 Pine Forest Road in Chunky. Bring covered dish for meal at noon. FMI: 601-655-8150.

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

Monday, April 24

2 p.m. – Phil Hardin Library Naming Ceremony at The Rosenbaum Building, corner of Sixth St. and 23rd Ave.

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.

6 p.m. – The Meridian/Lauderdale County Branch of NAACP will hold a political forum for candidates for Meridian City Council at the Frank Cochran Center.

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’s 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.

Friday, May 5

9 a.m. – College Signing Day Meridian High School Boys Gym.

11:30 a.m. – East Central Mississippi Retired Educators will meet at Weidmann’s for May Luncheon.

7:30 p.m. – Newton County Academy Graduation in the gymnasium.

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.

11 a.m.-3 p.m. – Downtown Meridian Art Walk.

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.

3:30-5:30 p.m. – Meridian Public School District Retirement Reception at MSU-Meridian Kahlmus Auditorium.

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.

Wednesday, May 10

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

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

Thursday, May 11

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

4:30 p.m. – Mother’s Day crafts at Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library for grades K-6th.

4:30-6 p.m. – EMBDC Business After Hours at Mitchell Distributing, 100 49th Ave.

7:30 p.m. – The HillBenders present The Who’s Tommy: A Bluegrass Opry at MSU Riley Center. Tickets: 601-696-2200.

Friday, May 12

7 p.m. – Lamar Graduation at First Baptist Church, Meridian.

Saturday, May 13

8 a.m. – First Responder Softball Tournament at Northeast Softball Complex to benefit local Special Olympics. FMI: Deputy Kara Clark 601-934-5034.