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F.Y.I.

• The 20th annual U.S. 11 Antique Alley begins Thursday, May 17 and will continue to Sunday, May 20. Take I-20/59 in Meridian turn onto Hwy. 39N then take the North Frontage Rd. toward Cracker Barrel and you are on your way! FMI: msantiquealley.com.

• Hamasa Shriner’s Vidalia Onions, 5516 Dale Dr. in Marion. Get a 10lb. bag for $10. FMI: 601-693-1361.

• The Veterans food pantry is still open to all honorably discharged veterans and widows of veterans at the DAV Bldg. 4101 19th St. Open Tuesday-Thursday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. POC Patti Lindner at 601-485-1813.

• The Meridian High School Class of 1968 will be celebrating its 50th Class Reunion on Aug. 25, at the Holiday Inn, North Frontage Rd. in Meridian. Special room rates will apply for all ’68 graduates. Festivities will begin at 7 p.m. and end at 11 p.m. A cash bar, buffet and 60’s – 70’s music will be provided. The cost is $50 per person. Please send checks to MHS Class of 68 Reunion, PO Box 3830, Meridian, MS 39305 by June 15. FMI: 601-917-6519.

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Wednesday, May 16

• 10 a.m.-3 p.m. – The Sumter Welcome Center invites you to attend the Alabama Welcome Center Tourism Celebration with the theme “Travel Then and Now.” The welcome center is located on Interstate 59 North/20 East, Cuba, Ala. FMI: 205-392-5443.

• 4:30 p.m. – Young Adults (7th-12th Grade) STEM (Making Bouncy Balls) at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Thursday, May 17

• 8 a.m. – A Special Called meeting of the Board of Education of Lauderdale County School District will be held in the Boardroom in Hardin Hall at Meridian Community College.

• 11 a.m. – The Lauderdale County Republican Women will hold its monthly meeting on the second floor at Weidmann’s. The guest speaker will be Morgan Dunn, candidate for Representative for the Third Congressional District. FMI: 601-692-6789.

• 2 p.m. – 55 & Older Bingo at the Meridian Activity Center hosted by Lauderdale County Council on Aging – no charge.

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

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

• 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 Road. 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. Special guest will be Jerry “Tug Boat” Businelle.

• 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.

Friday, May 18

• 2 p.m. – 55 & Older Cake Walk at the Meridian Activity Center hosted by Lauderdale County Council on Aging – no charge.

• Lauderdale County Extension Service will host an ATV safety course for kids – morning and afternoon session. FMI: 601-482-9764.

Saturday, May 19

• 8-10:30 a.m. – March of Dimes Walk at Highland Park. FMI: 601-416-9046.

• 10 a.m. – Dixon Day will be held at the Neshoba County Fairgrounds. Lunch will be served picnic style. All former students, teachers, neighbors, and friends are invited to attend. FMI: Call Patsy Davis at 601-656-3795.

• 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Touch A Truck – a Hands-on event for kids at City Hall Lawn: We’re putting kids in the driver’s seat with a chance to climb into fire engines, police cars, dump trucks and a variety of big rigs – great food, face painting, and much more.

Monday, May 21

• 11 a.m. – Gamers for Adults. Summer Reading Registration Begins through June 4 at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Tuesday, May 22

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

• 2 p.m. – Open Forum at Meridian Community College, in MCC’s McCain Fine Arts Theatre, for faculty/staff, and community members as part of the process of finding a new president. The forum will be with Scott Alsobrooks, vice president at Pearl River Community College.

Wednesday, May 23

• 4:30 p.m. – Young Adults (7th-12th Grade) Activity at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Thursday, May 24

• 2 p.m. – 55 & Older Bingo at the Meridian Activity Center hosted by Lauderdale County Council on Aging – no charge.

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

• 5:30 p.m. – Retirement Reception for Randy Hodges, Superintendent of Education for Lauderdale Co. Schools at MSU Meridian Kahlmus Auditorium.

Friday, May 25

• 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – 55 & Older Senior Services Fair & Fish at the Frank Cochran Center hosted by the Lauderdale County Council on Aging. Senior Services Fair will have vendors from 8-10:45 a.m. Fish Fry will be at 11 a.m.

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.

• 3:30 – Friends will gather at Sandy Ridge Bluegrass Park for a day of fellowship, food, pickin’, and grinnin’. 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. Admission is free.

• 6-10 p.m. – Free Live Music at Meridian Underground Music – free event.

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.

Monday, May 28

• 10 a.m. – Memorial Day Ceremony at the Lauderdale County Court House. Highlights include: Reading of The Fallen from Lauderdale County from WW1 to present with guest speaker Terry Pankhurst, LCDR (Ret.).

Tuesday, May 29

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

Wednesday, May 30

• 3 p.m. – Young Adults (7th-12th Grade) Movie Day at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Thursday, May 31

• 2 p.m. – 55 & Older Bingo at the Meridian Activity Center hosted by Lauderdale County Council on Aging.

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

Friday, June 1

• 7 p.m. – The Sucarnochee Revue at the historic Temple Theatre.

• 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.

Saturday, June 2

• 9 a.m.-5 p.m. – Chunky River Raft Race & Festival, hosted by Chunky Shoals Fish Camp. Activities include: Chunky River 5K Race & Rubber Duck Race plus raft judging, river race, arts and crafts, kids zone, concessions, music, charity raffle. FMI: 601-655-8311 or rick@chunkyshoalsfishcamp.com.

Wednesday, June 6

• 9 a.m. – East Central Community College Warrior Wednesday Orientation in the Vickers Fine Arts Center Auditorium for new and transfer students for the Fall 2018 term.

Saturday, June 9

• 8 a.m. – Friends of Clarko State Park are hosting a Lake run for the Bridge Fund scheduled at the state park, located near Quitman. To register for the 5K Run/Walk and One Mile Fun Run, call 601-917-1441 or 601-480-5225.

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.

Saturday, June 23

• 1 p.m. – The Porterville Consolidated School Reunion Committee will have its next meeting at the “Community Center” on “Old Rock Road”, Porterville. FMI: 662-476-5768.