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.

FYI:

• The Lauderdale Christian Women’s Job Corps is offering free training for underemployed and unemployed women 18 and over classes to gain skills for life and employment. Fall session evening classes will begin August 17. Classes are Bible Study, Jobs for Life and Introduction to Computers. To enroll contact Ginger Richardson at 601-483-1419 or come by the Lauderdale Baptist Association at 5521 Clinton Street, Marion. Deadline for application is July 20.

• The Multi-County Community Service Agency, Inc. provides transportation to Fresenius Dialysis on Highway 39 in Meridian and transportation to MIDD on College Dr. in Meridian, Monday-Saturday from 5:30 a.m.-5 p.m. FMI: Please contact Delphine Gaines, Transportation Coordinator, at 601-934-1911 Cell; 601-485-1214 Office; or 601-483-4838 Leave a message.

Tuesday

• Noon – Meridian Civitan Club meets in the Rush Hospital Private Dining Room. (except every fifth Tuesday), FMI: 601-938-6409.

• Noon – Meridian Exchange Club meets at Red Lobster. FMI: 601-479-3954.

• Noon – Meridian Downtown Optimist Club meets at Western Sizzlin’. FMI: 601-693-2336.

• Noon-1 p.m., Tuesdays, 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: Charlie 601-483-5927.

• 5-6:30 p.m.- The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Meridian Affiliate Connection Support Group (at least 18-years-old with mental illness diagnosis) meets at Wesley House Community Center, 1520 8th Ave. FMI: Patricia Battle 601-527-3734 or Jill Walsh 601-917-1474.

• 5:15-6:30 p.m. – The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Meridian Affiliate Family Support

Group (at least 18-years-old in support of a person with mental illness diagnosis) meets at Wesley House Community Center, 1520 8th Avenue. FMI: Patricia Battle 601-527-3734 or Jill Walsh 601-917-1474.

• 5:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesday/Thursday, Al-Anon meetings at Firehouse, 3753 19th St.

• 6:30 p.m., 3rd Tuesday of the month, Disabled American Veterans Ch. 56 meets at 4101 19th St. Food pantry available 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. FMI: Commander Dan Ward 601-485-1813.

DAILY:

Tuesday, July 18

• 10 a.m. – Parkinson Support Group will meet at Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church. Fellowship and refreshments. FMI: C.W. Rankin, 601-604-1919.

• 2-4 p.m. Stuff the Van at Bedford Care Center in Marion for United Way of East Mississippi. Fill the van for school supplies to support local students. Hotdog sale begins at 10:30.

• 3 p.m. – Certificate Ceremony for Summer reading at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Wednesday, July 19

• 4:30 p.m. WII Game for YA (7th-12th Grade) at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

• 7 p.m. – Love Out Loud Meridian worship service at City Hall.

Thursday, July 20

• 8 a.m.-4 p.m. St. Patrick School registration for the 2017-2018 school year. Grades PreK-3 through 8th. New students should bring birth certificate, Social Security card, Mississippi Immunization Compliance Form No. 121 and proof of insurance. Please call 601-482-6044 for more information.

• 9 a.m.-3 p.m. – United Way of East Mississippi in Lauderdale County will have its 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.

• 10 a.m. – The East Central Planning and Development District/Area Agency on Aging will hold a Public Hearing for Aging Programs in the Board Room of the ECP&D District Office building located at 280 Commercial Drive in Newton.

• 2-3 p.m. – Genealogy Meeting at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

• 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.

• 7:30 p.m. – Scotty McCreery at the MSU Riley Center. FMI: 601-696-2200.

Friday, July 21

• Neshoba County Fair begins – July 21-28 – Tickets: $40 season pass – Age 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.

• 4 p.m. – Love Out Loud Meridian Block Party at City Hall. Will include food and games for kids.

• 7 p.m. – Love Out Loud Meridian worship service at City Hall.

Saturday, July 22

• 8:30 a.m. – The 3rd annual Clarke Country River Run on the Chickasawahay River will be Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Registration fee is $30 and includes a T-shirt and one chance to win a kayak and/or other prizes. FMI: Contact the Clarke County Chamber of Commerce at 601-776-5701.

• 1 p.m. – The Meridian MS Chapter of the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club will be giving out school supplies to kids within the Meridian Community Areas. Bring your kids out, we would love to greet them. Location: In the parking lot of the Council of Organization Bldg. 814 45th Avenue, Meridian.

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

• 7 p.m. – The Rose Hill Company presents “The Rose Hill Revue” (Telling the stories of Historic Rose Hill Cemetery) onstage at the Meridian Little Theatre. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. FMI: Call 601-482-6371.

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.

• 2 p.m. – The Rose Hill Company presents “The Rose Hill Revue” (Telling the stories of Historic Rose Hill Cemetery) onstage at the Meridian Little Theatre. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. FMI: Call 601-482-6371.

Monday, July 24

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

Tuesday, July 25

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

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

• 6-7 p.m. – The Mississippi Department of Human Services/Division of Youth Services of Lauderdale County will conduct a Community Forum to receive input from the community, and discuss the settlement agreement entered with the Department of Justice. The forum will be held at 31st Avenue Baptist Church, 3411 20th Street.

Wednesday, July 26

• 8:30 a.m. – There will be an AARP Smart Driver Class for 55 and older at the RSVP-United Way Office Building, 4817 N Park Dr. Ste V. AARP members $15, non-members $20. Good for three years. FMI: 601-482-0512.

• 11 a.m. – Meridian Day at the Neshoba County Fair. Representatives from Meridian will be there to showcase our Hospitals, City, Colleges, and Military. If you would like to donate a door prize please contact EMBDC 601-693-1306.

• 4:30 p.m. – STEM Activity and Pizza in a mug for YA (7th-12th Grade) at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Thursday, July 27

• 4:30 p.m. – K-6th Grade Storytime at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Saturday, July 29

• 11 a.m.-3 p.m. – The Meridian High School Class of 1972 will have their 45th class reunion at Dumont Plaza Park in downtown Meridian.

Sunday, July 30

• 11 a.m. – Historic First Union Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate their annual Family and Friends Day with praise, worship, and preaching. Special guest speaker will be the Rev. David Ellington of Old Elam Missionary Baptist Church in Montgomery, Ala. along with his church family.

• 11 a.m. – New Beginning United Methodist Church will have their second annual Christmas in July Mission Service. Mission items collected with help support three local charities. Pastor Sidney Luvene will be the guest speaker. Everyone is invited to attend.

Monday, July 31

• 8 a.m.-5 p.m. – A Community Bank Blood Drive will be held at The Clarion-Ledger by Mississippi Blood Services and sponsored by Community Bank in honor of Sid Salter.