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Daily:

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

• 9 a.m.-5 p.m. – Hamasa Shriners Gun and Knife Show at the Hamasa Shrine Center, 5516 Dale Drive in Marion. General Admission $7 per day. Marion and Laurel Shrine Clubs Ladies Auxiliary will have hotdogs, hamburgers, chips, popcorn and other goodies for sale on both days. For reservations call 601-693-1361 or Noble Rex Hasty at 601-68-2048.

• 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. – Cans for Kids Children’s Ministry Christmas Program and Party 2017 at the Frank Cochran Center at Highland Park. FMI: Gary Turbville at 601-513-0805 or Lisa Bozeman at 601-938-2122.

• 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. – The Messiah at The Evangel Temple, 3611 MS-145, Meridian. 601-693-1913.

• 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.

Sunday, Dec. 17

• 10 a.m.-5 p.m. – Hamasa Shriners Gun and Knife Show at the Hamasa Shrine Center, 5516 Dale Dr. in Marion. General Admission $7 per day. Marion and Laurel Shrine Clubs Ladies Auxiliary will have hotdogs, hamburgers, chips, popcorn and other goodies for sale on both days. For reservations call 601-693-1361 or Noble Rex Hasty at 601-68-2048.

• 10:30 a.m. – The Messiah at The Evangel Temple, 3611 MS-145, Meridian. 601-693-1913.

• 6 p.m. – The Messiah at The Evangel Temple, 3611 MS-145, Meridian. 601-693-1913.

• 6 p.m. – The Story of Christmas “Worship the King” hosted by Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 North Hills St.

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.

• 3-5 p.m. – The public is invited to a Christmas Open House at the DeKalb Regional Model Railroad Museum – 299 Main Ave. FMI: Jim Hobgood at 601-938-1729.

• 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.