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Thursday, June 29

11 a.m.-3 p.m. – The Meridian High School Class of 1972 will hold its 45th class reunion June 28-30. A picnic will be held at Dumont Plaza in downtown Meridian.

Friday, June 30

9 a.m. – There will be a volunteer training for individuals interested in prison ministry at MCC’s “Magnolia Hall.” FMI: 601-485-5255.

9 a.m.-11 a.m. – The East Mississippi Correctional Facility annual prison Volunteer Training and Recertification will be held at Meridian Community College Magnolia Hall, 4500 Highland Park Drive across from the Frank Cochran Center. FMI: 601-485-5255.

8 p.m. – Jagged Edge will be performing live at the Meridian Temple Theatre. FMI: Call 601-693-5353.

Saturday, July 1

8 a.m. – Earth’s Bounty at Singing Brakeman Park. FMI: Call 601-485-1944.

11 a.m.-3 p.m. – The Meridian First Saturday Art Walk will be held in downtown Meridian. A variety of artists will exhibit at Dumont Plaza, the Meridian Museum of Art, the Brickhaus, and other downtown businesses. For more information about the event go to the Meridian Art Walk Facebook page.

7 p.m. – The Singing Pastors 4 will be in concert at the Meridian Temple Theatre. FMI: Email 601-639-5353.

Tuesday, July 4

5:30 p.m. – City of Meridian hosts annual July 4th Celebration at Bonita Lakes.

Wednesday, July 5

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 retired federal employees and spouses are invited to attend. FMI: Call 601-389-1946.

Thursday, July 6

10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Mississippi Blood Services will be holding a community blood drive in Meridian at McAlister’s Deli on Bonita Lakes Drive. Donors will receive a T-shirt (while supplies last). Donors must be at least 16 years old, weight at least 110 pounds and have a valid ID.

Friday, July 7

7 a.m. – Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast at City Hall. Speaker Mr. Neddie Winters, President of Mission Mississippi commemorating the 14th Anniversary of the 2003 Lockheed tragedy for the 10th Annual Reconciliation Week Celebration.

Saturday, July 8

10 a.m. – Memorial Motorcycle Ride led by the Queen City Cruisers from Lockheed to Forest Lawn Cemetery commemorating the 14th Anniversary of the 2003 Lockheed tragedy for the 10th Annual Reconciliation Week Celebration.

7 p.m. – Historical Country Music Concert at Neshoba Lake to celebrate Mississippi’s 200th Birthday with a free concert. Scott McQuaig & The Tomcats. Free admission. Food available for purchase courtesy of Piggly Wiggly of Collinsville. Bicentennial T-shirts and cups available for purchase.

Sunday, July 9

Reconciliation Sunday – local churches are encouraged to pray for reconciliation commemorating the 14th anniversary of the 2003 Lockheed tragedy for the 10th annual Reconciliation Week Celebration.

Monday, July 10

10:30 a.m.-noon – Free lemonade/music at Dumont Plaza commemorating the 14th Anniversary of the 2003 Lockheed tragedy for the 10th Annual Reconciliation Week Celebration.

11 a.m. – There will be a Veterans Town Hall for discharging service members, veterans, their families and survivors at the Mississippi State Branch, Kahlmus Auditorium, 1000 Highway 19 North, Meridian. There will be representatives available to answer questions regarding claims, appeals, and healthcare. FMI: 601-482-9811.

Tuesday, July 11

6 p.m. – Women Who Win – a non-denominational gathering of women of faith, will hold its Summer Session at the Lauderdale Baptist Association Building, 5521 Clinton St., Marion. Guest speaker is Shirley Sollie, a retired RN who is a double lung transplant recipient. She will share her testimony of “What a Mighty God We Serve.” Reservations are $10 reach which includes a light catered dinner. Mail checks to W.W.W. P.O. Box 280, Marion, MS 39342. Join us for an evening of fun, food, fellowship, and inspiration. FMI: call 601-449-0098 or 601-701-4452.

Wednesday, July 12

5:30-8:30 p.m. – Vacation Bible School begins at Liberty Baptist Church. Wednesday through Friday. Highway 493 across from Kemper Coal Plant. Bible study, science experiments, Bible Theater, Botany, recreation, and refreshments.

Choctaw Indian Fair begins – July 12-15. Tickets: Adult season $20, Adult day $12 (18 and older), Student season $10 (ages 6-17), Student day $7 (ages 6-17), MBCI Senior Citizens free (57 and older), ages 5 and under free. Entertainment Dan and Shay, Hunter Hayes, The Band Perry.

11 a.m. – Southern Duplicating Ribbon Cutting, 1907 6th St.

11:45 a.m. – Rev. Charlie J. Miller Memorial Luncheon at Union Station. Speaker – Dr. Rhett Payne, Pastor of First Presbyterian, Meridian.

Saturday, July 15

9 a.m. – A Water Balloon 5K to help raise money for Kayson Blackwell, diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy type 1 will be held at Dumont Plaza in downtown Meridian. To register go to: Facebook: Sportsministries777.

Thursday, July 20

9 a.m.-3 p.m. – United Way of East Mississippi in Lauderdale County will have their annual Stuff The Bus at Raising Cane’s on North Hills Street. Please bring donations of: School supplies, new or gently used uniforms, monetary donations. FMI: 601-693-2782.

6 p.m. – The International Singing Brakeman Association (TISBA) will have their regular monthly meeting at the Red Roof Inn (formerly Best Western), located at 2219 South Frontage Road. We will meet in Suite B. Please bring a dish to share; we will eat at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. FMI: Contact Glyn Jones at 601-581-1601.

Friday, July 21

Neshoba County Fair begins – July 21-28 – Tickets: $40 season pass – Ag 10 and older. $15 Day Ticket – Children 9 and under free. Entertainment Tuesday, William Michael Morgan; Wednesday, Larry Gatlin, and the Gatlin Brothers; Thursday, Frank Foster; Friday, Brothers Osborne.

Sunday, July 23

10 a.m. – The annual Dearing Family Reunion will be held at the Mississippi Christian Service Center Camp on Highway 15 – 3 miles south of Decatur. Bring a covered dish, any family pictures you wish to share, and written family information updates. FMI: Call Sherry at 601-485-7943.

Wednesday, July 26

11 a.m. – Meridian Day at the Neshoba County Fair.