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F.Y.I.

• The Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10, and Saturday, Nov.11, for Veterans Day. Also, the library will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 23, 24, 25, for Thanksgiving holidays.

• The Meridian Civitan Club is 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 Leroy Morse at 601-692-7025.

Saturday, Nov. 4

• 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. – MOPS Fall Yard Sale at Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church – bi-annual yard sale benefiting a local Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) group. Shop or Sell! 1 parking spot for $15 or 2 for $25. Concessions will be available.

• 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 33rd 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.

Monday, Nov. 6

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

Tuesday, Nov. 7

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

• 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.

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

Wednesday, Nov. 8

• 1 p.m. – The Nov. meeting of MOAA will be held at the Western Sizzlin. Charles Turner is president.

• 4:30 p.m. – Young Adult Craft DIY Ceramic Pumpkins at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

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.

4:30 p.m. – K-6th Grade Veteran’s Day Activity at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

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).

• 10:30 a.m. – Veterans Day Ceremony 23rd Ave. and 6th St: Veterans will be honored at a ceremony at the Doughboy Monument. FMI: Contact David Davis at 601-604-0027.

• Noon – There will be a luncheon for veterans at VFW Post 79, located at 5614 Old Hwy. 80 West. FMI: Contact David Davis at 601-604-0027.

• 3 p.m. – There will be a Veterans Day Parade through downtown Meridian beginning at 9th St. and 25th Ave. FMI: Contact Leroy Morse at 601-692-7025.

Sunday, Nov. 12

• New Beginning UMC, 1013 Hwy. 45, Porterville, will have a Recognition for Veterans during its regular service. All veterans are invited to attend. FMI: 601-483-6475.

Monday, Nov. 13

• 11 a.m. – Bingo for Adults at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

• 4-6 p.m. – East Central Community College is holding an open house for its new Forest Career Advancement Center located at 316 South Main Street in Forest. Tours of the facility will be available and refreshments will be served.

• 5:30 p.m. – The East Mississippi Foothills Land Trust will have its 2017 annual membership meeting at the Mississippi Power Service Center Building, 3118 Hwy. 45N in Meridian. Guest Speaker: Andrew Covington, P.E., Operations Manager/Principal at Allen Engineering and Science. FMI: Contact Pearl Smith, 601-481-4211.

Tuesday, Nov. 14

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

• Noon – The Telephone Pioneers monthly meeting will be at noon at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. This will be a potluck lunch. Turkey and dressing will be furnished, please bring a vegetable, salad or dessert. All current and retired telephone employees and/or spouses are encouraged to attend.

FMI: Call Sandie at 601-527-1197.

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

• 7:30 p.m. – Amos Lee will be performing at the MSU Riley Center.

Wednesday, Nov. 15

• 4:30 p.m. – Young Adult STEM at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

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.

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

• 4-6 p.m. – Deaconess Homecare of Meridian will have Open House to celebrate its Grand Re-Opening and National Homecare Month – 1203 24th Ave.

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

Friday, Nov. 17

• 7 p.m. – Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live Family Show at MSU Riley Center: A breathtaking tour that begins in prehistoric Australia. You’ll interact with amazingly lifelike dinosaurs in a theatrical performance that will thrill kids while stimulating their imaginations. $20, $12.

Saturday, Nov. 18

• 7 a.m. – The sixth annual Magnolia Marathon & Half to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, Lion’s Club Charities, and other local charities will begin and finish at City Hall, 601 23rd Ave. Meridian.

• 9 a.m.-5 p.m. – Merry Meridian Market at the MSU Riley Center: Experience the best holiday shopping event Meridian has to offer inside the beautiful, historic MSU Riley Center. Celebrate the festive season with homemade crafts, food items, beautiful gifts and more.

Sunday, Nov. 19

• 1-5 p.m. – The 49th annual Trees of Christmas at Merrehope Opening Reception – includes holiday refreshments and entertainment.

Monday, Nov. 20

• 11 a.m. – Adult Craft DIY Wind Chimes at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Tuesday, Nov. 21

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

2:30 p.m. – Movie Day at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

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

Wednesday, Nov. 22

• 3 p.m. – Young Adult Movie Day at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Monday, Nov. 27

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

Tuesday, Nov. 28

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

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

Wednesday, Nov. 29

• 4:30 p.m. – Young Adult Fall Craft at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Thursday, Nov. 30

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