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.

Daily:

Tuesday, Dec. 12

• 8-10 a.m. – 2017 East Mississippi Development Corporation annual meeting at the MSU Riley Center.

• 10 a.m. – Baby/Toddler Christmas Tree Craft at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. Chess Club at 4:30 p.m.

• Noon – The Telephone Pioneers monthly meeting will be held at the Family Fish Camp, 5381 Vimville Causeyville Road, Meridian, for its annual Christmas lunch. Price is $10 or 6/8 package men’s white crew socks for the Veterans Home in Kosciusko. All current and retired telephone employees and/or spouses are encouraged to attend. FMI: Call Sandie 601-527-1197.

• Paws and Claus – Pet Photos with Santa, hosted by Bonita Lakes Mall, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. All pets must be in a cage or on a leash. Enter through main mall entrance.

Wednesday, Dec. 13

• 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – A restaurant owner and author Robert St. John will do a book signing at Cater’s Market, 5201 Hwy. 493, Meridian. To reserve his book Palate to Palette ahead of time call 601-482-5515. The restaurant’s website is www.catersmarket.com.

• 1 p.m. – The Military Officer of America Association, Meridian Chapter, will be held at The Western Sizzlin’.

• 4:30 p.m. – Young Adult STEM Snow Storm in a Bottle.

Thursday, Dec. 14

• 4:30 p.m. – K-6th Grade STEM St. Nicholas Activity.

Friday, Dec. 15

• 4-8 p.m. – Santa’s Christmas Factory at Soule’ Steam Works Dec. 15 through Dec. 22. A pure delight for kids of all ages. Bring your family to a true Christmas wonderland. The museum will be transformed into a Frozen Factory complete with falling snowflakes. There is even a train for the little ones.

Saturday, Dec. 16

• 1:30 p.m. – Six stars will be unveiled on the Mississippi Arts Entertainment Experience (The Max) Walk of Fame across from Dumont Plaza in downtown Meridian. This event is free and open to the public.

• 6 p.m. – Eighteen Mississippi artists chosen for The Mississippi Arts Entertainment Experience (MAX) inaugural Hall of Fame class will be celebrated at the Riley Center in downtown Meridian. The awards ceremony will be at 6 p.m. followed by a cocktail reception.

Monday, Dec. 18

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

Tuesday, Dec. 19

• 10 a.m. – Baby/Toddler Christmas Craft.

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

Wednesday, Dec. 20

• 4:30 p.m. – Circuit Board Activity for Young Adults at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Thursday, Dec. 21

• 3 p.m. – Christmas Movie for all ages at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

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

• 6 p.m. – The International Singing Brakeman Association will be at The Red Roof Inn, Suite B, located at 2219 South Frontage Rd. Please bring a dish to share. We will eat at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. FMI: Glyn Jones, 601-581-1601.

Saturday, Dec. 23

• 1 p.m. – The historic Temple Theatre presents the Polar Express. All tickets $5 – Great theatre concessions available. Doors open one hour before showtime.

• 4 p.m. – The historic Temple Theatre presents the Polar Express. All tickets $5 – Great theatre concessions available. Doors open one hour before showtime.

• The historic Temple Theatre presents the Polar Express. All tickets $5 – Great theatre concessions available. Doors open one hour before showtime.

Thursday, Dec. 27

• 4:30 p.m. – Craft for Young Adults DIY New Year Hats at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Friday, Dec. 28

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