Wednesday, May 24

6 p.m. – Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Reception at Marengo County History & Archives Museum, Rosenbush Building, 101 North Walnut, Demopolis, Ala. FMI: 334-341-3439.

Thursday, May 25

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

5:30-7:30 p.m. – Meridian National Alliance on Mental Illness presents a seminar on Mental Wellness: Caring for Children, at the EMEPA Auditorium 2128 Highway 39 North. Speakers will be Deidra Stewart, Family Advocate and Therapist, Wesley House; Dr. Rachel Hull, Pediatrician, Family Medical Center; and Rev. Eugene Boger, St. Paul-St Elizabeth United Methodist Church. FMI: 601-917-1474.

6 p.m. – Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Opening Program with Keynote Speaker, Joseph McGill, at Marengo County History & Archives Museum, Rosenbush Building, 101 North Walnut, Demopolis, Ala. FMI: 334-341-3439.

7 p.m. – Philadelphia High Graduation at Neshoba County Coliseum.

Friday, May 26

8 a.m. – Senior Services Fair followed by Fish Fry at 11 a.m. at Frank Cochran Center for Older Americans Month.

10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. – Marion Shrine Club selling Rib Racks at Hamasa Shriners Building, 5516 Dale Drive in Marion. $18 per rack. Order by phone 601-693-1361 or 601-604-6356.

7 p.m. – Meridian High School Graduation at Ray Stadium.

7 p.m. – Kemper County Graduation in the gym.

7:30 p.m. – Neshoba Central Graduation at Neshoba County Coliseum.

Saturday, May 27

7 a.m. until – Letter Carriers’ 25th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Customers leave their donation of non-perishable goods next to their mailbox before the delivery of the mail.

9 a.m.-3 p.m. – Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament at Lakeview Golf Course. FMI: Contact James Dillard 601-692-3922.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. – Sacred Harp Singing at Old Courthouse Museum, 1008 Cherry St., Vicksburg. Free event.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Sam Dale Day in Daleville at Sam Dale Memorial Park. FMI: Annie Perry 256-415-0700.

3:30 p.m. – Friends will gather at Sandy Ridge Blue Grass Park. Bring a covered dish for supper at 6 p.m. FMI: 601-644-3701.

7-9 p.m. – Senior Gala at Frank Cochran Center for Older American Month. Admission free, ticket needed.

Sunday, May 28

10 a.m.-3 p.m. – Sacred Harp Singing at Old Courthouse Museum, 1008 Cherry St., Vicksburg. Free event.

Monday, May 29

10 a.m. – Memorial Day Celebration at Lauderdale County Courthouse. FMI: Jack Bonner 601-701-6706.

Tuesday, May 30

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 31

3 p.m. – Candy Confession for 7-12th graders at Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Thursday, June 1

3 p.m. – Magnolia Health Presentation for grades K-6th at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Friday, June 2

7 a.m.-2 p.m. – Make-A-Wish Garage Sale, 10165 Tanglewood Estates. FMI: 483-8144.

Saturday, June 3

7 a.m.-2 p.m. – Make-A-Wish Garage Sale, 10165 Tanglewood Estates. FMI: 483-8144.

Sunday, June 4

2:30 p.m. – The New Salem Missionary Baptist Church Youth Ministry presents Youth Day 2017. Guest speaker will be Minister Antwain Brown, Associate Minister of the Altare M.B. Church and lead singer of The Jr. Angels from Newton. FMI: 601-934-9900. Church is located at 505 Whynot/Alamucha Road, Meridian.

Monday, June 5

11 a.m. – Adult Coloring at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Tuesday, June 6

10 a.m. – Baby/Toddler activity at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

3 p.m. – K-6th grade activity at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

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

Wednesday, June 7

11:30 a.m. – The monthly meeting of the Central MS Chapter 1251 of NARFE (National Active and Retired Federal Employees) will meet at Ronnie’s Steak and Grill, 734 Pecan Avenue, Philadelphia. All active and federal employees and spouses are invited to attend. FMI: Call Ruth Whitehead at 601-389-1946.

3 p.m. – Minute to Win It for grades 7th-12th at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Thursday, June 8

3-4 p.m. – Magician Dorian LaChance for all ages at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Saturday, June 10

8 p.m. – Hank Williams Jr. will perform at Silver Star Convention Center, Centerstage.

Sunday, June 11

1:30 p.m. – New Beginning UMC, will have their “Men Day Program” with various male chorus and soloists with lunch served after the program. FMI: 601-483-6475.