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Daily:

Tuesday, Oct. 24

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

• 4:30-6:30 – Meridian Candy Crawl at City Hall and downtown Meridian. Activities include pony rides, a petting zoo, rides & games, arts & crafts, a costume contest, downtown scavenger hunt, trick or treating, and much, much more. FMI: 601-485-1944.

• 6:30-8 p.m. – Town Hall Rally – The Impact of Opioids in Your Community at Meridian Community College Tommy Dulaney Center.

• 7:30 p.m. – Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 4126 York Road in Lauderdale, will have its “Three Nights of Revival” with speaker Pastor Jarvis Towner, Evangelist Baptist Church, Lauderdale.

Wednesday, Oct. 25

• 4:30 p.m. – Craft for Young Adults (Bracelet making) at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. 601-482-4444.

• 5:30 p.m. – Mississippi writer Hewitt Clarke will host a book signing at Books-A-Million to sign copies of his latest book “Dark Secrets”.

• 7:30 p.m. – Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 4126 York Road in Lauderdale, will have its “Three Nights of Revival” with speaker Pastor James McDonald, Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, Ala.

Thursday, Oct. 26

• 4:30 p.m. – Mississippi writer Hewitt Clarke will host a book signing at Books-A-Million to sign copies of his latest book “Dark Secrets”.

• 4:30 p.m. – K-6th Grade – Recognition of Pumpkin Day at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. 601-482-4444.

• 5 p.m. – A special called meeting of the Board of Education of Lauderdale County School District will be held in the Boardroom at 301 46th Court, 2nd Floor, Meridian.

• 5:30-8:30 p.m. – Ed Chaney Tire Pros 30th Celebration at Dumont Plaza in downtown Meridian. Help us blow out our candles on 30 great years. Food, entertainment, fun, and giveaways. Register to win a set of four new tires.

• 7:30 p.m. – Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 4126 York Rd. in Lauderdale, will have its “Three Nights of Revival” with speaker Pastor Rome Dixon, Union Hill Church of God, Quitman. FMI: Contact Faye Mosley at 601-482-5138.

Saturday, Oct. 28

• 8-11 a.m. – Meridian Main Street in partnership with Keep Meridian/Lauderdale Beautiful will host its Fall Downtown Cleanup. Volunteers will meet at the EMBDC office located at 200 22nd Ave. next door to Weidmann’s. FMI: Call Apryl Leggett at EMBDC, 601-693-1306.

• 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Kids Khoice presents Fun Day with the Characters at Bonita Lakes Mall. Characters attending: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Paw Patrol (Chase), Doc McStuffins, Simba, Spongebob Squarepants. Photos available: 1 for $10, 2 for $15, 3 for $20.

• 10 a.m.-6 p.m. – Auditions for the Brand New Sucarnochee Revue will be held at the Temple Theatre Ballroom. Bring a headshot photo and index card with artist info. To book audition call 205-499-9988.

• 2 p.m. – Mississippi writer Hewitt Clarke will host a book signing at Weidmann’s to sign copies of his latest book “Dark Secrets.”

• 3:30 p.m. – Friends will gather at Sandy Ridge Bluegrass Park for a day of fellowship, food, pickin’ and grinnin’. Bring a covered dish for supper at 6 p.m. then hang around for a wide variety of music – bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, gospel, hymns, waltzes, ballads with possible banjo, mandolin, guitar, and fiddle players. FMI: 601-644-3701.

• 4-6 p.m. – Family Fall Festival at First Baptist Church in Marion, 5711 Clinton St. Games, prizes, candy hayride, bingo, jumping castle and slide, hot dogs, snow-cones, cotton candy, and so much more. We will also have our Annual Bake Sale where you can buy homemade cakes, cookies, pies and bread. We are asking for each family to bring one canned good item to be donated to the Lauderdale Baptist Association.

• 5 p.m – Mississippi writer Hewitt Clarke will host a book signing at Books-A-Million to sign copies of his latest book “Dark Secrets”.

Sunday, Oct. 29

• 3-5 p.m. – Free Community-Wide Fall Festival hosted by First Baptist Church of Meridian at the Bonita Lakes Boat Ramp Area. Games, prizes, food, and fun. Hot Dogs, Popcorn, Snow Cones, Face Painting, Pony Rides, Inflatables, Cake Walk and Balloon Animals. FMI: Contact First Baptist Church at 601-484-4600.

• 3 p.m. – B2B Movement will host its 5th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Program “Pink Praise Party.” It will be held at New Prospect Baptist Church, 1939 9th Ave. Survivors, family members, and friends are welcome to attend.

Monday, Oct. 30

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

Tuesday, Oct. 31

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

Wednesday, Nov. 1

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

Thursday, Nov. 2

• 5 p.m. – The Meridian Chapter of Mississippi Valley State University Alumni will have its meeting at the Council of Organizations Building, 814 45th Ave. All alumni in Meridian and surrounding counties are asked to attend. We will be passing out tickets for our annual Scholarship Raffle, collecting canned goods to give to local charitable organizations, as well as to continue to prepare for our upcoming banquet. FMI: 601-482-4559.

Friday, Nov. 3

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Soule’ Live Steam Festival at the Historic Soule’ Steam Works in Meridian. Admission is $5 per person and families $25 maximum. Tickets are available online at eventbrite.com or at the door. FMI: VisitMeridian.com- 888-868-7720 or www.soulelivesteam.com 601-693-9905.

Saturday, Nov. 4

• 7 a.m. – Enterprise Woman’s Club will have a 5K/1 Mile Fun Run at Enterprise Town Hall. Registration is at 7 a.m. with Race time at 8 a.m. 5K, $25 registration fee – 1 mile FunRun, $10. FMI: Call Susan Boyette at 601-479-8289 susanboyette54@gmail.com, or Melinda Smith at 601-527-0457 melindasmith42@gmail.com.

• 8 a.m.-1 p.m. – Earth’s Bounty at Singing Brakeman Park.

• 10 a.m.-noon – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1116 23rd Ave. in Meridian, will host a Human Trafficking Forum, “Do You See What I See?”, featuring Heather Wagner from the MS Attorney General’s Office, Jody Dyess with F.R.E.E. International, Sara Smith of Care Lodge and Assistant Fire Chief Ricky Leister. FMI: Contact Sally Gray at 662-401-3897.

Sunday, Nov. 5

• 11 a.m. – New Salem MB Church, 5065 Whynot Alamucha Road, will host its second annual Veterans Day Celebration. All service members are welcome. Refreshments will be served after morning worship.

Tuesday, Nov. 7

• 10 a.m. – The Parkinson’s Support Group will meet at Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church for Bingo and lunch. FMI: C.W. Rankin at 601-604-1919.

Saturday, Nov. 11

• 7 a.m. – 17th annual Run for Hope will be at Bonita Lakes and includes a 10K Trail Run, a 5K Road Race, a 2 Mile Walk, and a  Mile Fun Run. Register in person at Anderson Health and Fitness Center. Online registration is available at www.southernracetimeing.com. All proceeds benefit Hope Village for Children. Race Director Kim Monsour at 601-934-2851.

• 9 a.m.-noon – Parents for Public Schools and the MS Parent Training and Information Center will offer a Parent Advocacy Academy for parents of children will special needs at Union Station. Participants can register for this free training by calling Leslie Junkin at 662-251-5599. This is an opportunity to learn about the special education process and students’ and parents’ rights under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act.

Saturday, Dec. 2

• The 7th Annual Bikers United For Children Toy Run will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn/Northeast Conference Center, 111 US Hwy 11/80 off 1-20/I-5, Exit 154, Meridian. Donations go to Wesley House. FMI: 601-479-5709.

Saturday, Dec. 9

• 8:45 a.m. – Realtor Reindeer 5K Run/Walk plus Kids Fun Run at Bonita Lakes. The event will kick off at 8:45 a.m with the Family Fun Run, the 5K Run/Walk will start at 9 a.m. FMI: Stacy Barr: 601-693-6171, Donna Monsour: 601-479-6427, Brenda Easterwood: 601-527-7515, Lisa Hickman: 601-679-1244, Hannah Williams: 601-938-8482, Amanda Snowden: 601-416-2747, Steve Corey: 601-527-5444.