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, June 16

• Noon – Cattle Call Cowboy Church will host a Ranch Rodeo and Bull Riding at the Lauderdale County Agri-Center. There will be a Kids Zone and Concessions available. All proceeds will go to Hope Village.

• 1 p.m. – 2018 Juneteenth Celebration on City Hall lawn. FMI: 601-485-1944.

• 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. – Movie: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle at the Historic Temple Theatre in downtown Meridian. All tickets $5.

Sunday, June 17

• 3 p.m. – Movie: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle at the Historic Temple Theatre in downtown Meridian. All tickets $5.

Monday, June 18

• 9 a.m.-10 a.m. – Mini Maestros – A program for toddlers and their caregivers, Mini Maestros will explore various art forms through crafts, stories, music and dramatic play. Free and open to the public. Registration required.

• 11 a.m. – Adult Craft (Magnetic Musical Gems) at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

• 3-6 p.m. – The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation is hosting a free helmet giveaway at its Meridian Office, 1003 College Drive. Bring your children (ages 3-12) and have them fitted.

• 5 p.m. – A Special Called meeting of the Board of Trustees of Meridian Public School District will be held at Meridian High School Multi-Purpose Bldg., located at 2320 32nd St.

• 6-7 p.m. – Ask Anything Town Hall Tour at the Lauderdale Community Development Club, 3744 Community House Road, Lauderdale – Whit Hughes for Congress

Tuesday, June 19

• 7 a.m. – Yoga at The Max – Bring your yoga mat and join instructor Leslie Lee of Elegance Ballroom for an hour-long yoga class on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

$5 members, $7 non-members.

• 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Symphony Fun Fest at Meridian Community College’s Ivey Bldg. Registration is limited, so please call the Meridian Symphony at 601-616-1585 or email msainterns@gmail.com. Fun Fest is a free day of learning about the magic of the orchestra.

• 10 a.m. – Baby/Toddler Music Movement at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library – K-6th Grade Musical Chairs at 3 p.m. – Chess Club meets at 4:30 p.m.

• 6:30 p.m. – Disabled Americans Veterans (DAV) will have its meeting at the Kendallwood Bldg. at Highland Park. Potluck at 6:30 p.m., followed by the DAV/DAVA meeting at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, June 20

• 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Workforce Development Class, Summer Driving Course, at MCC-Riley Workforce Development Center. FMI: Contact Lynne Carey, 601-481-1300.

• 2 p.m. – Magnolia Health Presentation by Cheryl Smith for Teens at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Thursday, June 21

• 7 a.m. – Yoga at The Max – Bring your yoga mat and join instructor Leslie Lee of Elegance Ballroom for an hour-long yoga class on Tuesdays and Thursdays. $5 members, $7 non-members.

• 9 a.m.-6 p.m. – The “Pinta” and “Nina”, replicas of Columbus’ Ships will open in Demopolis at Demopolis Yacht Basin, 130 Yacht Basin Dr. until their departure early Monday morning June 25. Admission charges are $8.50 for adults, $7.50 for seniors, and $6.50 for students 5-16. Children 4 and under are free. 787-672-2152 or email ninapintatour@gmail.com.

• 11 a.m.-7 p.m. – Meridian’s Annual Donor’s Island Blood Drive will be held at the Tommy Dulaney Multi-Purpose Center at Meridian Community College. All donors will receive a “Donor’s Island” event T-shirt. Food will be provided throughout the day. www.bloohero.com or 877-UBS-HERO (877-827-4376.

• 11:30 a.m. – The Lauderdale County Republican Women will hold its monthly meeting on the second floor of Weidmann’s with guest speaker Judge Paul Early.

• 3 p.m. – Firemen Presentation for all ages at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. Genealogy group meets from 2-3 p.m.

• 4:30 p.m. – The Kemper County Forestry Association will meet at the MSU Ext. Office/Ruby Rankin Farmer’s Market Building, 587 Old Scooba Rd., DeKalb. The program will be “Steps to Forest Land Reforestation After Harvest.” Call 601-743-2837 by 4 p.m. on June 18 with the number of people attending, meal being served.

• 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, June 22

• 11 .m.-5 p.m. – “Save our Summer $1,000 Giveaway” Community Blood Drive at Hot Spot Tanning, 2500 North Hills St. Donors will receive a free T-shirt while supplies last.

• 7 p.m. – Stage 2, the teen theatre training group, presents Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Meridian High School Auditorium. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. and may be purchased from any Stage 2 member or online at stage2mpac.booktix.com. FMI: 601-616-6363.

Saturday, June 23

• 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. – Meridian Housing Authority will host its Strong Family Initiative and Fun Festival Day at the Meridian Housing Authority’s Administrative Building, located at 2425 E. St., Meridian. The day will kick-off promptly at 8:30 a.m. with a two-mile run and one-mile fun walk. FMI: 601-482-5042.

• 10 a.m.-5 p.m. – The Teddy Bear Roll Ride hosted by Chunky River Harley-Davidson, 584 Bonita Lakes Dr., Meridian.

• 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.

• 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 blue grass music with possible banjo, mandolin, guitar, and fiddle players. FMI: 601-644-3701. Admission is free.

• 7-10 p.m. – Stonewall Fire Dept. Fireworks Show at the Stonewall Ballfield. Bring your lawn chairs. Cooking will start at 4 p.m. and will be served at 5 p.m.

• 7 p.m. – Stage 2, the teen theatre training group, presents Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Meridian High School Auditorium. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. and may be purchased from any Stage 2 member or online at stage2mpac.booktix.com. FMI: 601-616-6363.

• 7 p.m. – A Raisin in the Sun Encore at the Historic Temple Theatre. Tickets – VIP $25, general admission, $15; students and seniors $12.

Sunday, June 24

• 1-4 p.m. – Picnic + Pollock Family Art Workshop – Come to the Max and collaborate with your family members towards a common artistic goal. The June session features loose canvas painting, and includes lawn games, and snacks.

• 2 p.m. – Stage 2, the teen theatre training group, presents Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Meridian High School Auditorium. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. and may be purchased from any Stage 2 member or online at stage2mpac.booktix.com. FMI: 601-616-6363.

Monday, June 25

• 9 a.m.-10 a.m. – Mini Maestros – A program for toddlers and their caregivers, Mini Maestros will explore various art forms through crafts, stories, music and dramatic play. Free and open to the public. Registration required.

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

Tuesday, June 26

• 7 a.m. – Yoga at The Max – Bring your yoga mat and join instructor Leslie Lee of Elegance Ballroom for an hour-long yoga class on Tuesdays and Thursdays. $5 members, $7 non-members.

• 10 a.m. – Baby/Toddler Nursery Rhymes at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library – K-6th Grade Cake Walk at 3 p.m. – Chess Club meets at 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 27

• 3 p.m. – Tobacco Coalition Presentation for Teens at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Thursday, June 28

• 7 a.m. – Yoga at The Max – Bring your yoga mat and join instructor Leslie Lee of Elegance Ballroom for an hour-long yoga class on Tuesdays and Thursdays. $5 members, $7 non-members.

• 3 p.m. – K-6th Grade Craft with a presentation by Mrs. Dunn from Meridian Community College.

• 5 p.m. – Brookdale Meridian, 4555 35th Ave., will have its family night with guest speaker, Jimmy Primos, who will show video and demonstrate his animal calls. FMI: 601-483-4566.

• 5:30 p.m. – Cardiovascular Institute of the South Business After Hours/Ribbon Cutting, 4909 Great River Dr., Meridian.

Friday, June 29

• 8:30-11:30 a.m. – The East Mississippi Correctional Facility annual prison Volunteer Training and Recertification will be at Meridian Community College in Magnolia Hall, across from the Frank Cochran Center. FMI: 601-485-5255 ext. 123.

Saturday, June 30

• 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Workforce Development Class, Summer Driving Course, at MCC-Riley Workforce Development Center. FMI: Contact Lynne Carey, 601-481-1300.

• 8 a.m.-noon – Freshman Orientation at Meridian Community College, Ivy Hall. FMI: Contact Patrick Lovette, 601-481-1340.

• 9 a.m.-10 a.m. – Mini Maestros – A program for toddlers and their caregivers, Mini Maestros will explore various art forms through crafts, stories, music and dramatic play. Free and open to the public. Registration required.

• 5-7:30 p.m. – St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2700 13th St., presents Jazz on the Lawn. Concession/food truck available. Water and soft drinks available. FMI: 404-307-6518.

• 7 p.m. – Meridian Community College Dinner Theatre, at the Tommy E. Dulaney Center. FMI: Contact Dr. Todd Brand, 601-484-8678.

Monday, July 2

• 9 a.m.-10 a.m. – Mini Maestros – A program for toddlers and their caregivers, Mini Maestros will explore various art forms through crafts, stories, music and dramatic play. Free and open to the public. Registration required.

Tuesday, July 3

• 7 a.m. – Yoga at The Max – Bring your yoga mat and join instructor Leslie Lee of Elegance Ballroom for an hour-long yoga class on Tuesdays and Thursdays. $5 members, $7 non-members.

Thursday, July 5

• 7 a.m. – Yoga at The Max – Bring your yoga mat and join instructor Leslie Lee of Elegance Ballroom for an hour-long yoga class on Tuesdays and Thursdays. $5 members, $7 non-members.

Friday, July 6

• The family of the late Ned and Ida Craig will have its Craig Family Reunion July 6-8. On Friday a Meet & Greet, and Saturday, a tour of Meridian, with lunch at the Craig family home. Later that evening a banquet dinner will be held at the Riley Center and on Sunday, a worship service at the Historical First Union Baptist Church. FMI: 301-894-1056.

Sunday, July 8

• Reconciliation Week Celebration 2018 will begin on Sunday – Pastors are encouraged to lead congregations in prayer for Reconciliation. FMI: Stacey Miller at 601-482-2489 or 601-616-2879.

Monday, July 9

• 9 a.m.-10 a.m. – Mini Maestros – A program for toddlers and their caregivers, Mini Maestros will explore various art forms through crafts, stories, music and dramatic play. Free and open to the public. Registration required.

• 10:30 a.m.-noon – Reconciliation Week Celebration at Dumont Plaza – Free lemonade/music. FMI: Stacey Miller at 601-482-2489 or 601-616-2879.

Tuesday, July 10

• 7 a.m. – Yoga at The Max – Bring your yoga mat and join instructor Leslie Lee of Elegance Ballroom for an hour-long yoga class on Tuesdays and Thursdays. $5 members, $7 non-members.

• 6 p.m. – The Summer Meeting of Women Who Win, a non-denominational gathering of women of faith, will be held at the Lauderdale Baptist Association Bldg., 5521 Clinton St., Marion. Reservations are $10 which includes a light, catered dinner, and should be mailed to W.W.W. P.O. Box 280, Marion, MS 39342, to arrive by July 7. FMI: 601-485-9747 or 601-604-5155.

Wednesday, July 11

• 11:45 a.m. – Rev. Charlie J. Miller Memorial Luncheon at Union Station with speaker Dr. Sam Thompson as part of Reconciliation Week. Tickets – $15 adults, $7 students. FMI: Stacey Miller at 601-482-2489 or 601-616-2879.