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F.Y.I.

• The Meridian Civitan club is once again selling its old-fashioned world-famous Claxton fruitcakes. The fruitcakes remain priced at $4 per pound and are available for purchase at Meridian Mutual Federal Credit Union, 1st Mississippi Federal Credit Union, MUNA Federal Credit Union, Citizens National Bank, Great Southern Bank, First State Bank and Bankplus.

• Hamasa Shriners annual Cheese Sale – $12 for 2LB Block – Mild, Sharp, Extra Sharp. FMI: 601-693-1361 or hamasashriners@comcast.net.

• If you are interested in taking part in the Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11 contact Jack Bonner at 601-701-6706.

• Same Kind of Different As Me starring Renee Zellweger, Greg Kinnear, Jon Voight, Djimon Hounsou. Bonita Lakes 9 Cinema. Showtimes: Friday, Saturday, Sunday are 1:10, 4:10, 7:10, 10:10. Weekdays are 1:10, 4:05, 7:05, 9:55.

Tuesday, Oct. 31

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

• 9-10 a.m. – Breast Cancer Survivor Reception at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

• 7-11 p.m. Halloween night – Bailey Haunted Firehouse, 10116 Hwy 495. Admission – $10, FastPass – $25.

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.

• 4-6:30 p.m. – Our Lady’s Corner, the gift shop at St. Patrick Church is hosting its annual Christmas Open House. All of our new Christmas items will be displayed and on sale for twenty percent off, including nativities, ornaments, jewelry, advent wreaths and select gifts for family, friends, and co-workers. Almost everything else in our store will be an extra ten percent off. We will have door prizes and free gifts with $25 purchases. It is at the St. Patrick Family Life Center located at 2604 Davis St. between St. Patrick Church and St. Patrick School. FMI: Call Pat at 601-484-8989 or 601-479-0920.

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.

• 7 p.m.-midnight – Bailey Haunted Firehouse, 10116 Hwy 495. Admission – $10, FastPass – $25.

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. FMI: 601-485-1944.

• 8:30 a.m.-11 a.m. – Meridian Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Dumont Plaza. FMI: 662-321-5773.

• 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.

• 9 a.m.-5 p.m. – The annual Homemaker’s Arts and Craft Show and Sale will be held at MCC’s Tommy Dulaney Building. Admittance is $1. All items are handmade by the exhibitor. Come join us and start your Christmas shopping.

• 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.

• 7 p.m.-midnight – Bailey Haunted Firehouse, 10116 Hwy 495. Admission – $10, FastPass – $25.

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.

• Noon-5 p.m. – The annual Homemaker’s Arts and Craft Show and Sale will be held at MCC’s Tommy Dulaney Building. Admittance is $1. All items are handmade by the exhibitor. Come join us and start your Christmas shopping.

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.

• 11 a.m. – Meridian Naval Air Station Commanding Officer Capt. Brian S. Horstman will be the keynote speaker when Meridian Community College will pay tribute to veterans with a special ceremony in the Graham Gymnasium on the campus. The public is invited to attend. In addition to the keynote speaker’s talk, Dan McFadden of CertainTeed Corp will present the occasion speech.

Thursday, Nov. 9

7 a.m. – East Central Community College will honor military veterans by hosting its Military Appreciation Breakfast on the Decatur campus. The event begins with a complimentary breakfast at 7 a.m. in the Gold Room of Mabry Cafeteria. The keynote address for the breakfast will be given by Maj. Gen. Janson D. Boyles, Adjutant General of Mississippi. FMI: Contact Dr. Randall E. Lee, vice president for student services, at 601-635-6375 or rlee@eccc.edu.

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 1 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.

• 9 a.m.-noon – New Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church will hold its 1st Men’s Conference with the theme being “The Empowerment of Man.” There will be several dynamic speakers that will speak on topics that are designed to help empower men spiritually, physically and mentally. There is no registration fee or cost to attend. Lunch will be served. FMI: 601-604-6846.

• 9 a.m.-3 p.m. – Christmas in the Highlands at Highland Baptist Church, 3400 27th St. in Meridian. Come get a jump start on Christmas shopping.

• 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Mississippi Blood Services will hold a community blood drive at Bonita Lakes Mall. The MBS Donor Coach will be parked at the Bonita Lakes Mall in Meridian. Donors will receive a T-shirt (while supplies last).

Thursday, Nov. 16

• 9 a.m.-1 p.m. – Mississippi Tobacco-Free Coalition Great American Smoke-0ut Event at Greater Meridian Health Clinic in the front lobby.

Saturday, Dec. 2

• 4-7 p.m. – Geneva J. Baker will host a book signing at the Hamasa Temple Shrine, located at 5516 Dale Drive in Marion, to sign copies of her book “Kickin’ the Small Stuff: Eleanor and the Obnoxious Bully.”

• 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.