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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.

8 a.m.-noon – Marion Shrine Club Car, Truck, Motorcycle first annual Show ’N’ Shine at 5516 Dale Drive. Awards at 2:30 p.m. Registration: $15.

10 a.m.-noon – Touch a Truck at Old Sears Parking Lot. FMI: 601-485-1802.

10 a.m.-2 p.m. – “Take Back” event, DEA and MPD will accept unwanted prescription drugs at Bonita Lakes Mall Police Precinct near the food court entrance.

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

11:30 a.m. – Meridian Chapter of MS Writers Guild will meet at Checkerboard Restaurant on South Frontage Road. Speaker Ralph Gordon. Subject is Cowboy Poetry. FMI: Barry McMullan 601-483-1950.

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.

6 p.m. – MS Scholars Awards presentations at MCC Tommy Dulaney Center.

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.

6 p.m. – Jerry Wentworth Detachment of the Marine Corps League will meet at Family Fish Camp, 5381 Vimville Causeyville Road. FMI: Jill Walsh 601-917-1474.

Friday, May 5

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

11 a.m.-3 p.m. – Billy Johnson and God’s Creation will sale BBQ plates for $7 at 3615 Eighth St. Will deliver for orders over 5. FMI: Keisha Magee 850-602-7233.

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

8 a.m. – Spring Plant Sale at Earth’s Bounty by East MS Master Gardners located at Front St. and 18th Ave.

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.

2 p.m. – Suzie McCraw School of Dance 2017 Recital at the Temple Theatre.

2-4 p.m. – NICU Reunion at Anderson Hollingsworth Plaza parking lot, corner of 20th Ave. and 15th St. If rain event will be held in Health & Fitness Center. Pony rides, face painting, jumpies, refreshments.

5 p.m. – BBQ & Beverages at Dumont Plaza for MSO’s Beethoven and Blue Jeans followed by pre-concert conversations at 6 p.m. and concert at 7 p.m. at the Riley Center. Tickets: 601-696-2200.

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

7-11 a.m. – Tenth Annual Beignet Breakfast by Young Professionals of Meridian on Temple Theater front steps.

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.

3 p.m. – Jasper County Branch NAACP meeting at New Prospect M. Baptist Church, 35 County Road 503274 in Rose Hill.

Monday, May 15

7 p.m. – West Lauderdale Graduation on the football field.

Tuesday, May 16

1 p.m. – Bowling tournament at Family Bowl for Older Americans Month.

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

7 p.m. – Southeast Lauderdale Graduation at the Temple Theatre.