Community calendar

Published 12:30 pm Thursday, March 29, 2018

By Staff Reports

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. The East Central Mississippi Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

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• In observance of Good Friday, the Lauderdale County Court House will be closed on Friday.

• The Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library will hold a Book Sale April 9-14 during National Library Week. The hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. every day, upstairs in the library. FMI 601-693-6771.

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Friday, March 30

• 7 a.m. – The East Central Mississippi Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) will hold its Inaugural Breakfast of Champions Banquet at the Tommy Dulaney Center at Meridian Community College. Gene Stallings will be the guest speaker. FMI: Contact Jonathan Fulcher, East Central MS FCA, Area Director, 601-934-4144 or jfulcher@fca.org.

• 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Welcome to the Bunny Patch at Lazy Acres in Chunky: Admission: egg hunters $8, non-egg hunters $6. Kids 2 and under free.

• 10-11 a.m. – Easter Egg Hunt at James Chaney Park. FMI: 601-485-1804.

• 1-2 p.m. – Easter Egg Hunt at Sowashee Park. FMI: 601-485-1804.

• 7:30 p.m. – Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt at Jones Chapel Church of God, 5880 MS-145, Meridian – Children 0-6th grade.

Saturday, March 31

• 9 a.m.-5 p.m. – Threefoot Arts Festival at City Hall Lawn, featuring top artists, fine crafts, fabulous music, events for kids, and of course, the famous Threefoot Bloody Mary. Named for Meridian’s iconic skyscraper. FMI: 601-485-1944.

• 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Welcome to the Bunny Patch at Lazy Acres in Chunky: Admission: egg hunters $8, non-egg hunters $6. Kids 2 and under free.

• 10-11 a.m. – Highland Park Easter Egg Hunt – 4,000 eggs! Gold and Silver Prizes, candy, balloons, carousel rides. Age groups: 3-4-year-olds, 5-7-year-olds, 8-10-year-olds. FMI: 601-485-1802.

Sunday, April 1

• 1-5 p.m. – Welcome to the Bunny Patch at Lazy Acres in Chunky: Admission: egg hunters $8, non-egg hunters $6. Kids 2 and under free.

• 3 p.m. – The Power of Passion – A Stage Play. Tickets available at Sam’s Fashion, Meridian Underground Music, Hair Queen, Temple Theatre Box Office, or at www.PrintYourTicketsNow.com. Premier Seating $46, General Admission $36. No evening show.

Tuesday, April 3

• 9 a.m.-1 p.m. – Tax-Aide volunteers will assist taxpayers with their 2017 tax returns at United Way, RSVP, 4817 N. Park Dr. Please bring a copy of your previous year (2016) tax return, 2017 tax information, picture ID, and Social Security cards for all family members. Reservations needed at this location. FMI: 601-482-0512.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Anderson Regional Health System Blood Drive at the North Campus Auditorium. Donors will receive a T-shirt.

Wednesday, April 4

• The monthly meeting of the Central MS Chapter of NARFE (National Active and Retired Federal Employees) will be held at Ronnie’s Steak and Grill, 734 Pecan Ave. Philadelphia. All active and retired federal employees and spouses are invited to attend. FMI: 601-389-1946.

Thursday, April 5

• 9 a.m.-1 p.m. – Tax-Aide volunteers will assist taxpayers with their 2017 tax returns at EMEPA, 2128 Hwy. 39 N. Please bring a copy of your previous year (2016) tax return, 2017 tax information, picture ID, and Social Security cards for all family members. FMI: 601-692-2758. First come, first served at this location.

• 2 p.m. – The Mississippi State University Extension Service and Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station will host a Coastal Plain Forage Production Field Day. The free workshop will be held at the Coastal Plain Branch Experiment Station in Newton. A catered catfish dinner will be provided. Registration deadline is March 29. To register contact Jenna Mosley at 601-683-2084 or jlt205@msstate.edu.

• 5 p.m. – The Meridian Chapter of Miss. Valley State University Alumni will meet at the Council of Organizations Bldg., 814/45th Ave. to finalize its preparation for its “Green and White Scholarship Banquet.” All alumni in Meridian and surrounding counties are asked to attend. Tickets are still available. FMI: 601-482-4559.

• 6 p.m. – The Jerry Wentworth Detachment #1101 of the Marine Corps league will meet at the VFW Post #79, 5614 Old Hwy. 80 W. The Ladies Auxiliary will meet at the same time and place. Any honorably discharged Marine of FMF Corpsman of FMF Chaplain wishing to join the detachment may do so with a copy of their DD-214. Their adult family members are also invited to join the Auxiliary.

Friday, April 6

• 6 p.m. – The Meridian Chapter of Miss. Valley State University Alumni will have its annual “Green and White Scholarship Banquet” at the Council of Organizations Bldg., 814 45th Ave. The speaker will be MVSU’S new president Dr. Jerryl Briggs, Sr. and music will be rendered by the musical group “Silk”. Tickets are now available – 601-482-4559.

Saturday, April 7

• 9 a.m.-until – Revving Up for Autism – Hwy. 11 Baseball Field in Enterprise. FMI: Like our Facebook page Revving Up For Autism or call 601-480-8180 or 601-701-8455.

• 10 a.m-5 p.m. – Meridian Mini Maker Faire at the Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum Historic Soule’ Steam Works, 1808 4th St. – downtown Meridian. FMI or to register as a Maker: 601-693-9905.

Sunday, April 8

• 1-5 p.m. – Meridian Mini Maker Faire at the Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum Historic Soule’ Steam Works, 1808 4th St. – downtown Meridian. FMI or to register as a Maker: 601-693-9905.

Monday, April 9

• 10 a.m.-3 p.m. – The Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library will hold a Book Sale April 9-14 during National Library Week upstairs in the library. FMI: 601-693-6771.

Tuesday, April 10

• 9 a.m.-1 p.m. – Tax-Aide volunteers will assist taxpayers with their 2017 tax returns at United Way, RSVP, 4817 N. Park Dr. Please bring a copy of your previous year (2016) tax return, 2017 tax information, picture ID, and Social Security cards for all family members. Reservations needed at this location. FMI: 601-482-0512.

• 4-7 p.m. – Lauderdale County will host FARMtastic at the Lauderdale County Agri-Center for families that want to come do a tour with their kids which include: Barnyard Bonanza, Mighty Crops, Wonder Plants, Something Fishy, Enchanted Forest, FARM Toys, FARMvillage. MSU hosts FARMtastic and it is free, sponsored by Farm Bureau.

Thursday, April 12

• 9 a.m.-1 p.m. – The last day Tax-Aide volunteers will assist taxpayers with their 2017 tax returns at EMEPA, 2128 Hwy. 39 N. Please bring a copy of your previous year (2016) tax return, 2017 tax information, picture ID, and Social Security cards for all family members. FMI: 601-692-2758. First come, first served at this location.

Saturday, April 14

• 7:30 p.m. – Jefferson Starship opens MSU Riley Center’s Spring/Summer Series. For details and the full schedule, see www.msurileycenter.com. 601-696-2200.

Thursday, April 19

• 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Shape Note Singing Workshop at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum-Education Center, corner of I-55 and Lakeland in Jackson. Learn to sing early American hymns in four-part harmony. Free. FMI: 601-953-1094.

• 7:30 p.m. – Moscow Festival Ballet presents Swan Lake at the MSU Riley Center. Call the box office at 601-696-2200 for tickets: $30, $24.

Thursday, April 26

• 11 a.m.-6 p.m. – 2018 Home and Garden show at the Tommy Dulaney Bldg. FMI: 601-693-1306 or visit embdc.org.

• 7:30 p.m. – Cirque Italia at Bonita Lakes Mall, located near Belk under the stunning white and blue big top tent. Tickets can be purchased through the website (cirqueitalia.com/tickets) or by phone: (941)704-8572. Box office hours: Non-show days: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. On show days: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Friday, April 27

• 7 p.m. – The Three Little Pigs – for fans of fairy tales, musicals, family entertainment at the MSU Riley Center. Call the box office for at 601-696-2200 for tickets: Adults $20, Child $12.

• 7:30 p.m. – Cirque Italia at Bonita Lakes Mall, located near Belk under the stunning white and blue big top tent. Tickets can be purchased through the website (cirqueitalia.com/tickets) or by phone: (941)704-8572. Box office hours: Non-show days: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. On show days: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Saturday, April 28

• 1:30, 4:30, 7:30 – Cirque Italia at Bonita Lakes Mall, located near Belk under the stunning white and blue big top tent. Tickets can be purchased through the website (cirqueitalia.com/tickets) or by phone: (941)704-8572. Box office hours: Non-show days: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. On show days: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

• 7 p.m. – The Rick & Bubba Show – “Drop The Mic” Tour. An evening of music, comedy, and uncompromising truth. With Rick Burgess, Jason Crabb, Brad Stine & Special guests from the Rick & Bubba Show. 800-965-9324.

Sunday, April 29

• 1:30, 4:30, 7:30 – Cirque Italia at Bonita Lakes Mall, located near Belk under the stunning white and blue big top tent. Tickets can be purchased through the website (cirqueitalia.com/tickets) or by phone: (941)704-8572. Box office hours: Non-show days: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. On show days: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Friday, May 4

• 7:30 p.m. – Old Crow Medicine Show will perform at the MSU Riley Center. Call the box office at 601-696-2200 for tickets: $43, $37.

Thursday, May 17

• 7:30 p.m. – Marc Cohn with special guests The Blind Boys of Alabama at the MSU Riley Center. Call the box office at 601-696-2200 for tickets: $40, $34.

Saturday, May 26

• 10 a.m.-3 p.m. – Sacred Harp Singing in Vicksburg a free community event at the Old Courthouse Museum, 1008 Cherry St. A cappella singing of early American hymns in four-part harmony.

Sunday, May 27

• 10 a.m.-3 p.m. – Sacred Harp Singing in Vicksburg a free community event at the Old Courthouse Museum, 1008 Cherry St. A cappella singing of early American hymns in four-part harmony.

Friday, June 1

• 7:30 p.m. – Herman Hermit’s starring Peter Noone at the MSU Riley Center. Call the box office at 601-696-2200 for tickets: $52, $46.

Thursday, June 14

• 7:30 p.m. – William Bell a Tribute to Memphis Soul Revue at the MSU Riley Center. Call the box office at 601-696-2200 for tickets: $33, $27.

Tuesday, July 17

• 7:30 p.m. – Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo perform at the MSU Riley Center. Call the box office at 601-696-2200 for tickets: $64, $58.

Saturday, Aug. 18

• 7:30 p.m. – KC and the Sunshine Band perform at the MSU Riley Center. Call the box office at 601-696-2200 for tickets: $64, $58.

 

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