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F.Y.I.

• “Get Your Rib Racks” buy your tickets by Oct. 3. Pick up time 10:30 a.m-3 p.m. at the Hamasa Shriners Building, 5516 Dale Drive, Marion. Cost: $18 per rack. Order by phone 601-693-1361.

Weekly:

Thursday

• 11:30 a.m. – Meridian Lions Club meets at Rush Hospital Cafeteria. FMI: 662-693-1103.

• 6 p.m. – Thursday Vino and Van Gogh meet at the Meridian Museum of Art. FMI: 601-693-1501.

• 6:30 p.m. – Hope, Diabetes, Prayer, and Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month at Faith Baptist Church, 5050 Highway 19 North, Meridian. Everyone is welcome.

• 5:30 p.m., 2nd Thursday of the month, American Legion Post 257 meets at Temple Theater Ballroom. Fellowship followed by a meeting of both the Legion and Auxiliary. FMI: David Sloan 601-481-3949.

Daily:

Thursday, Sept. 28

• 10 a.m. – A section of Hwy 513 in Clarke County will be dedicated as the “Marine Corporal Dustin Lee Memorial Highway at Stonewall Town Hall located at 801 Erwin Road in Stonewall.

• 10 a.m. – Edward Jones Ribbon Cutting, 2514 River Birch Dr. Suite 100A.

• 2-4 p.m. – How to Develop a Business Plan Workshop at the MSU Deen Bldg. FMI: 601-696-2200.

• 4:30 p.m. – K-6 Grade Berenstain Bears Birthday Mix and Mingle at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

• 6:30 p.m. – “Be Our Guest Night” – All area high school students are invited to East Central Community College’s game between East Central Warriors and No. 13 ranked Copiah-Lincoln Community College Wolves in a Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges South Division Battle in Bailey Stadium on the ECCC campus in Decatur. It will also be Black Out Bailey night and all visiting students and Warrior fans are encouraged to wear black to the game. FMI: Contact Romonica Evans in Student Services, 601-635-6300 or call toll-free 877-GO-2-ECCC, ext. 300.

• 7:30 p.m. – Garrison Keillor, the former host of the long-running public radio show “A Prairie Home Companion”, will take the stage solo, at the MSU Riley Center, accompanied only by a stool and a microphone. Tickets are $63 and $57 at the MSU Riley Center Box Office, which is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets can be purchased online at www.msurileycenter.com or by calling the box office at 601-696-2200.

Friday, Sept. 29

• 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Rummage Sale at NorthPark Church of God in the Celebration Room. Doors will open at 7 a.m. for those who would like to come early. Gently used clothing and shoes, toys, holiday decorations, furniture, books, stationery, tools, housewares, baby items, tv’s and more – 7770 Highway 39 North. All proceeds go to help support the Youth Group attend IYC and Summer Camp.

• 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. -The 30th annual Mississippi Pecan Festival in Richton. GPS address: 510 Wingate Road, Beaumont, MS 39423. Admission $10, children 4 and under free. All weekend events: Broom making demo, farming demo’s, art and craft booths, food vendors, lye soap demo, home-made biscuits, butter churning and more. If you are interested in booths or contests, please call 601-964-8222 or visit our website.

Saturday, Sept. 30

• 7 a.m-until – First Apostolic Church in Meridian will have a Chicken and Waffles Breakfast Fundraiser. $8 person and included eggs, grits, and juice. May substitute pancakes for waffles. Dine in or carry out 2010 Mosby Road. FMI: 601-482-1422.

• 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Rummage Sale at NorthPark Church of God in the Celebration Room. Doors will open at 7 a.m. for those who would like to come early. Gently used clothing and shoes, toys, holiday decorations, furniture, books, stationery, tools, housewares, baby items, tv’s and more – 7770 Highway 39 North. All proceeds go to help support the Youth Group attend IYC and Summer Camp.

• 8 a.m. – The Queen City Race for Life & Street Strut will be at Dumont Plaza with registration to begin at 6:30 a.m. – 5K starts at 8 a.m., and 1 mile starts at 9 a.m. followed by the Street Strut and High Heel Dash. The race will begin and end at 500 22nd Ave. – 5K Run/Walk is $20 in advance and $25 the day of – High Heel Dash is $100 and Street Strut/Umbrella Decoration Contest is $5 in advance or $7 on race day. You may also register online at Time2Run.net. FMI: 601-562-4830 or channing.peebles@cancer.org.

• 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. – The 30th annual Mississippi Pecan Festival in Richton. GPS address: 510 Wingate Road, Beaumont, MS 39423. Admission $10, children 4 and under free. All weekend events: Broom making demo, farming demo’s, arts and craft booths, food vendors, lye soap demo, home-made biscuits, butter churning and more. If you are interested in booths or contests, please call 601-964-8222 or visit our website.

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m. – 27th annual Clarke County Forestry and Wildlife Festival at Archusa Water Park in Quitman. The event will include a Car and Truck Show, Kiddie-Land with new and exciting games, Arts and Crafts, live entertainment, bass tournament, equipment displays, a Mr. and Miss Clarke County pageant, and lots of food.

• 11 a.m.-3 p.m. – The Moose Lodge of Meridian will have a Poker Run starting at Chunky River Harley Davidson. Registration starts at 11 a.m., the first bike out at noon, the last back in at the Moose Lodge is at 3 p.m. The cost is $15 a hand. Fish plates for sale for $10. FMI: Call Jan at 601-482-4131.

• 7-9 p.m. – Eight annual Rose Hill Cemetery Costumed Tour by lantern light (last line forms at 8:30 p.m.) We will introduce four new stories in addition to the superstar stories already on tour. FMI: Call 601-479-283 or 601-692-5213 or 601-934-9311.

Sunday, Oct. 1

• 9:30 a.m. – First Baptist Church in Lauderdale will have their 44th Annual Celebration with guest speaker Mike Russell, and Guest Music with Paul Barkley. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. with Worship at 10:45 a.m. There will be lunch following the service in the Family Life Center. FMI: Contact Ramona Powers at 601-679-5586. The church is located at 3659 Lauderdale Rd, Lauderdale.

Monday, Oct. 2

• 11 a.m. – Adult Coloring at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. 601-482-4444.

Tuesday, Oct. 3

• 10 a.m. – Kona Ice Ribbon Cutting at Dumont Plaza.

• 10 a.m. – Baby/Toddler Child Health at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. 601-482-4444.

• 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. – “Get Your Rib Racks” Pick up time 10:30 a.m-3 p.m. at the Hamasa Shriners Building, 5516 Dale Drive, Marion. Cost: $18 per rack. Order by phone 601-693-1361.

• 4:30 p.m. – Chess Club at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. 601-482-4444.

Wednesday, Oct. 4

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

• 4:30 – Wii Game for Young Adults at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. 601-482-4444.

Thursday, Oct. 5

• 9:30 a.m. – Bridge Marathon Tournament by P.E.O. Chapter V at Holy Cross Catholic Church Fellowship Hall in Philadelphia. Lunch, prizes, sales, silent auction. Tickets $25. Proceeds to benefit P.E.O. and the support of Women’s education. FMI: Call Joyce Dansby at 601-650-6599 or joycedms@bellsouth.net.

• 1:30-7 p.m. – Southeast Lauderdale High School will be holding a community blood drive with Mississippi Blood Services in the school parking lot. Donors will receive a T-shirt while supplies last.

• 4:30 p.m. – Pinktober K-6th grade at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. Activity Breast Cancer Ribbon. 601-482-4444.

• 5 p.m. – The Meridian Chapter of Miss. Valley State University Alumni will have their meeting for the month of Oct. at Western Sizzlin’ due to renovations going on at the Council of Organizations Building. All alumni in Meridian and surrounding counties are asked to attend. FMI: 601-482-4559.

• 6-9 p.m. – Buds & Burgers at Singing Brakeman Park. Registration is $50 (all proceeds go to L.O.V.E.’s Kitchen. The first 20 teams to register will receive a $50 gift card to Cash Saver. To register www.mitchelldistributing.com.

• 7 p.m. – Shrek: The Musical at the Meridian Little Theatre. Admission $22 – 601-482-6371.

• 7 p.m. – Mohitz Entertainment presents an evening of Gospel honoring Meridian Gospel Trailblazers: Mrs. Ruby Thomas, Mrs. Patricia Stennis Campbell, Mr. Jeffrey Ward, Mr. Willie Key Jr., Emily Naylor Hearn. Special guest Rance Allen and Krista McKenzie. Held at the Temple Theatre. Tickets $15-$25 VIP. Doors open at 6 p.m. – Showtime at 7 p.m. Tickets available at Sam’s Fashion and Temple Theatre.

Friday, Oct. 6

• 12-6 p.m. – There will be a community blood drive with Mississippi Blood Services at Sam’s Club, 715 Bonita Drive. Donors will receive a T-shirt while supplies last.

• 1:30-3 p.m. – The Retired Educators of East Central MS will meet at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Agenda included refreshments, fellowship, guest speaker and business session. All retired educators and personnel are invited to attend.

• 7 p.m. – Shrek: The Musical at the Meridian Little Theatre. Admission $22 – 601-482-6371.

Saturday, Oct. 7

• 8 a.m.-1 p.m. – The East MS Master Gardeners will hold their Fall Plant Sale at the Front Street Depot under 18th Ave. overpass. We will have hosta, gardenia, althea, canna, iris, buckeye and many others for sale. Garden books too, on sale at $1 each. FMI: 601-485-8096.

• 8 a.m.-1 p.m. – Earth’s Bounty at Singing Brakeman Park. FMI: 601-485-1944.

• 11 a.m.-2 p.m. – St. Joseph, 1914 18th Ave., will have their annual Fall Festival that includes a Health Fair, Sweet Walk, games for children, White Elephant Store, Country Store. Barbeque Rib Plate $9, Fried Fish Plate $9, Slab of Ribs $20. Accepting donations for the White Elephant Sale (no clothes please). FMI: Call Edna Blanks, 601-938-1337, or Rhonda Carr, 601-227-1199.

• 7 p.m. – Shrek: The Musical at the Meridian Little Theatre. Admission $22 – 601-482-6371.

• 7 p.m. – Acrobats of China at the Meridian Little Theatre. Admission Adults $25, Children $15, Family Pass (2 adults and 2 children) $69 – Military $13, Students with ID $10.

Sunday, Oct. 8

• 1 p.m. – Mississippi’s Walk for Diabetes 2017-Meridian at Bonita Lakes Park. FMI: Ashley Johnson at 601-957-7878.

• 1:30 p.m. – New Beginning UMC, Highway 1013 in Porterville will have their “Family and Friends Day” with guest speaker Rev. Randy Jones. Dinner will be served immediately after the program. Everyone is invited to attend. FMI: 601-938-6789.

• 2-4 p.m. – Shrek: The Musical at the Meridian Little Theatre. Admission $22 – 601-482-6371.

Monday, Oct. 9

• 11 a.m. – Adult Craft (Breast Cancer Awareness) at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. 601-482-4444.

• 7 p.m. – Shrek: The Musical at the Meridian Little Theatre. Admission $22 – 601-482-6371.

Tuesday, Oct. 10

• 10 a.m. – Baby/Toddler Time at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. 601-482-4444.

• 12 p.m. – East Mississippi Oral and Facial Surgery Ribbon Cutting, 1212 24th Ave.

• 3-4 p.m. – Fall Fest at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. 601-482-4444.

• 4:30 p.m. – Chess Club at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. 601-482-4444.

• 6 p.m. – Women Who Win Event Fall Session at the Lauderdale Baptist Association Bldg., 5521 Clinton St. in Marion. The guest speaker is Andrea Williams, a WTOK-TV anchor. Reservations are $10 each and include a light catered dinner. Make checks payable to WWW, and mail to PO Box 280, Marion, MS 39342. FMI: 601-701-4452 or 601-449-0098.

• 7 p.m. – Shrek: The Musical at the Meridian Little Theatre. Admission $22 – 601-482-6371.