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:

Saturday, Jan. 13

• 3 p.m. – The Jasper County Branch of the NAACP will have its January meeting at the Living Church of God, Church at 4910 CR 8, Vossburg. Robert Keeler Sr., pastor.

• 7:30 p.m. – The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra will perform its ever-popular Mozart by Candlelight at Belhaven University Center for the Arts., 835 Riverside Drive. The box office will open at Belhaven Center at 6:30 p.m. on the evening of the concert. For more information on this concert and others in the MSO 2017-18 Season of Celebrations, or to purchase tickets, visit our website or see us on Facebook.com/JacksonMSOrcherstra. Tickets are $19 for adults and $5 for students.

Monday, Jan. 15

• 8 a.m. – There will be a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration Breakfast at the Heidelberg Multi-Purpose Building with speaker Rev. Eugene Bryan, Jr. Monticello. FMI: 601-739-3258 or 601-727-7442.

Tuesday, Jan. 16

• 10 a.m. – The Parkinson’s Support Group will meet at Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church. Information, refreshments, a fellowship will be available for caregivers. FMI: C.W. Rankin at 601-604-1919.

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

• 2-3 p.m. – The United Auto Workers Retiree Chapter #2185 will meet with the Trust at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Contact George at 601-737-5266.

• 4-6 p.m. – Fresenius Kidney Care hosts Open House at Fresenius Kidney Care Lauderdale County, 1300 38th Ave. E, Meridian. Light refreshments available. FMI: contact Clinic Manager Lillie Knox, RN at lillie.knox@fmc-na.com.

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

• 5:30 p.m. – A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Meridian Public School District will be held at Meridian High School Multi-Purpose Building, located at 2320 23rd St.

• 6-7 p.m. – There will be a Community Forum (School to Prison Pipeline) at 31st Missionary Baptist Church, 3411 20th St. Meridian to receive input from the community and discuss updates on the settlement agreement entered into with the Department of Justice and the Division of Youth Services. FMI: George R Schmaus, 601-359-4954 or Greg Moore, 601-595-2438.

Wednesday, Jan. 17

• 9 a.m.-3 p.m. – Mississippi Blood Services will hold a blood drive with Meridian Community College. The MBS Donor Coach will be at the school. Donors will receive T-shirts while supplies last.

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

Thursday, Jan. 18

• 9 a.m.-3 p.m. – Mississippi Blood Services will hold a blood drive at Meridian Community College. The MBS Donor Coach will be at the school. Donors will receive T-shirts while supplies last.

• 11:30 a.m. – The Lauderdale County Republican Women will hold their monthly meeting on the second floor of Weidmann’s Restaurant. Election of officers for the upcoming year will be on the agenda. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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

• 2-6 p.m. – First Blood Responder Blood Drive at Walmart Hwy. 19 North in Meridian. All Jan. donors receive a “Power to Change the World” T-shirt while supplies last. Donors can schedule an appointment to donate at www.bloodhero.com or call 877-827-4376. Walk-ins are welcome.

• 4:30 p.m. – K-6th Grade Penguin Footprints.

• 6 p.m. – The International Singing Brakeman Association (TISBA) Hospitality Night 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.

Friday, Jan. 19

• 1:30-5:30 p.m. – Mississippi Blood Services will hold a community blood drive at Bonita Lakes Mall. Donors will receive T-shirts while supplies last.

Sunday, Jan. 21

• 10 a.m. – Allen Frizzell, brother of Lefty Frizzell, will be in concert at Cattle Call Cowboy Church, located in the Meridian Livestock building, formerly known as Meridian Stockyard – Old Hwy. 80 off Interstate 20 at the Lost Gap exit. FMI: 601-692-5618.

Monday, Jan. 22

• 11 a.m. – Adult Craft (DIY Stress Balls) at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Tuesday, Jan. 23

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

• 2:30-7:30 p.m. – Rush Hospital blood drive in the Specialty Hospital Classroom, 1314 19th Ave.

• 6 p.m. – Lauderdale Christian Women’s Job Corp – Volunteer Training at Lauderdale Baptist Association Office, 5521 Clinton St., Marion. FMI: 601-483-1419 or email Linda Spence lauderdalecwjc@yahoo.com.

Wednesday, Jan. 24

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

Thursday, Jan. 25

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

Friday, Jan. 26

• 1-2:30 p.m. – Alzheimer’s Awareness Workshop at the MSU Riley Center. Information on: Clinical Trials, Advocacy, Physician Q&A. Neurologist Dr. Zaineb Daub. Email meridianmedicalmarketing@gmail.com. to reserve your spot.

Saturday, Jan. 27

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

• 6:30 p.m. – Coming to the Temple Theatre, Producer Randy Skinner’s Christian faith-based feature film “A Flower From Heaven 2” was filmed in Newton and Neshoba County during the summer of 2017. A real-life drama about a 13-year-old whose mother is about to die of cancer. Doors open at 5 pm; all tickets $5 at the door. Great Theatre Concessions will be available. Visit http://musicfilms.vistaprintdigital.com or call 601-686-2224.

Monday, Jan. 29

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

Tuesday, Jan. 30

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

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

Wednesday, Jan. 31

• 4:30 p.m. – Young Adult STEM (Tornado in a jar) at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Thursday, Feb. 1

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

Monday, Feb. 5

• 11 a.m. – Adult DIY Valentine Bracelets at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Tuesday, Feb. 6

• 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. – The Lauderdale County Soil and Water Conservation District is having its 2018 Annual Tree Giveaway at the USDA Service Center (next to the Ag Center) 1030 Hwy. 19 South, Meridian. Types of trees Plum, Persimmon, Nuttall Oak, Bald Cypress, Longleaf Pine, Loblolly Pine.

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

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

Wednesday, Feb. 7

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

Thursday, Feb. 8

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

Friday, Feb. 9

• 7:30 p.m. – Jane Austen’s Classic ‘Sense and Sensibility’ comes to MSU Riley Center. Tickets are $39 and $33 at the MSU Riley Center Box Office, which is open from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets can be purchased online at www.msurileycenter.com or by calling the box office at 601-696-2200.

Saturday, Feb. 10

• 9 a.m.-3 p.m. – EMBDC Bridal Show at the MSU Riley Center featuring Monte Durham.

Monday, Feb. 12

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

Tuesday, Feb. 13

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

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

Wednesday, Feb. 14

• 4:30 p.m. – Young Adult Valentine’s Day Craft at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Thursday, Feb. 15

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

Tuesday, Feb. 20

• 10 a.m. – Baby/Toddler President’s Day Craft at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

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

Wednesday, Feb. 21

• 4:30 p.m. – Young Adults Black History Game at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Thursday, Feb. 22

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

Monday, Feb. 26

• 11 a.m. – Adult Craft (Shaving Cream Art) at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Tuesday, Feb. 27

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

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

Wednesday, Feb. 28

• 4:30 p.m. – Young Adults STEM (Rainbow in a Tube at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.