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.

F.Y.I.

• Library Book Sale – The Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library will have its fall book sale Oct. 11-13. The Friends of the Library volunteers will be upstairs each day from 10 a.m-4 p.m., selling bags of books for $2 each. Readers, come and enjoy browsing and buying. FMI: 601-616-0240.

• Whitson Ramsey Invitation Exhibition will be at the Meridian Museum of Art Oct. 2-Dec. 1 from 3-5 p.m. Opening reception Oct. 7. FMI: Call Kate Cherry at 601-693-1501.

• 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 Multi-County Community Service Agency, Inc. provides transportation to Fresenius Dialysis on Highway 39 in Meridian and transportation to MIDD on College Dr. in Meridian, Monday-Saturday from 5:30 a.m.-5 p.m. FMI: Please contact Delphine Gaines, Transportation Coordinator, at 601-934-1911 Cell; 601-485-1214 Office; or 601-483-4838 Leave a message.

• Eden Foundation, an outreach to the community. The crisis hotline is available 24 hours a day 601-453-4946.

• Lauderdale County Veteran Service Office at 1827 23rd Ave. is open from 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday and 8-11 a.m. on Friday. Call for appointment. Walk-ins welcome. FMI: Jesse Barnett 601-482-9811.

• Lunch Bunch AA meets at Firehouse, 3753 19th Street Monday-Saturday, 12:15-12:45 p.m.

• VFW Post 79 – Hours of operation are 1-5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. Saturday 1-11 p.m. Monthly Post members meetings are every 2nd Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. along with the VFW Auxiliary. Saturday’s 8-11 p.m. we host our weekly Dance. The present band is The Fugitives. We also want to announce that we do rent our facility for wedding’s, birthday parties, anniversaries, etc. Rental fees: $250 plus $45 clean up fee for main hall and $75 plus $45 clean up fee for the Auxiliary room. We also have a large outdoor area with a covered grilling gazebo with wood burning grills. FMI: David Davis Commander at Post, 601-485-4042 and Steven Vinet Adjutant/Quartermaster at Post, 601-485-4042 or cell, 601-490-5997.

• Happy Hour AA meets at Firehouse daily from 5:30-6:30, 3753 19th Street.

• Big Book AA meets at Alliance, 5000 Highway 39 North Sunday-Thursday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Friday/Sunday, 5:30-6:30 p.m., and Friday/Saturday from 7:30-8:30 p.m.

• Quitman Serenity AA meets Tuesday/Thursday 7-8 p.m. and 11 a.m.-12 p.m. on Saturday at 205 Kirkland Drive.

Weekly:

Monday

• Noon – The Meridian First Ladies Civitan Club meets every second and fourth Monday of each month at noon in the Rush Hospital Private Dining Room on the third floor.

• 12:45 p.m. – The Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club meets every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at the Meridian Activity Center. FMI: 601-479-4925.

• 5:30-8 p.m. – Civil Air Patrol MS 102 Composite Squadron at Key Field ANG Base. FMI: georgetpurvis@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/montgomerycompositesquadron.

• 6:30-8 p.m., Monday, GriefShare support group meets at NorthPark Church, 7770 Highway 39 North. FMI: 601-482-1322 or www.facebook.com/northparkchurch.net.

Tuesday

• 12 p.m. – Meridian Civitan Club meets in the Rush Hospital Private Dining Room. (except every fifth Tuesday), FMI: 601-938-6409.

• 12 p.m. – Meridian Exchange Club meets at Red Lobster. FMI: 601-479-3954.

• 12 p.m. – Meridian Downtown Optimist Club meets at Western Sizzlin’. FMI: 601-693-2336.

• 12:45 p.m. – The Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club meets every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at the Meridian Activity Center. FMI: 601-479-4925.

• 12-1 p.m., Tuesdays, Refuge Christian Recovery, a meeting for women whose loved ones suffer from alcohol and drugs, meets at First Presbyterian Church, Founders Room, 905 23rd Ave. FMI: Charlie 601-917-6277.

• 5:30 p.m. Rotary Club of East Mississippi – Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month at The Daily Grind.

• 5-6:30 p.m. – NAMI Meridian would like to invite any adult diagnosed with a mental illness to join the Connection Support Group at the Wesley House Community Center, 1520 8th Ave. NAMI stands for National Alliance on Mental Illness and is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating and supporting those living with mental illness and their families. A Family Support Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at the same time and place. FMI: Call 601-917-1474 or 601-527-3734. NAMI Meridian Affiliate’s email address is namimeridian@gmail.com and mailing address is PO Box 8563, Meridian, MS 39303.

• 5:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesday/Thursday, Al-Anon meetings at Firehouse, 3753 19th St.

• 6 p.m. – Hope, Prayer, and Diabetes Support Group meets the first Tuesday of every month in the private dining room in the cafeteria (window seat) at Rush Foundation Hospital. FMI: Contact Debbie Lane at 601-703-9681.

• 6:30 p.m., 3rd Tuesday of the month, Disabled American Veterans Ch. 56 meets at 4101 19th St. Food pantry available 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. FMI: Commander Dan Ward 601-485-1813.

Thursday

• 11:30 a.m. – Meridian Lions Club meets at Rush Hospital Cafeteria. FMI: 662-693-1103.

• 12:45 p.m. – The Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club meets every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at the Meridian Activity Center. FMI: 601-479-4925.

• 6 p.m. – Thursday Vino and Van Gogh meet at the Meridian Museum of Art. FMI: 601-693-1501.

• 5:30 p.m., 2nd Thursday of the month, American Legion Post 257 meets at Temple Theater Ballroom. Fellowship followed by a meeting of both the Legion and Auxiliary. FMI: David Sloan 601-481-3949.

• 6 p.m. – VFW Post #79 Men’s and Lady’s Auxiliary meets the 2nd Thursday of each month. FMI: 601-701-6706.

Friday

• Longino Center Dance, Pecan Ave. behind Longino Fire Department in Philadelphia, open every Friday/Saturday night from 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Admission $8. Live music, free cokes/water, family atmosphere. FMI: Sam 601-728-0313

Daily:

Saturday, Oct. 6

• 6:30 a.m.-noon – Pancake Breakfast at Calvary Masonic Lodge, Hwy. 145S across from New Hope Church. $5 per plate, eat in or take out.

• 7 a.m. – 37th Annual October Festival at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1914 18th Ave., in the Meridian East End Community. Yard Sale begins at 7 a.m. – October Festival activities start at 10:15 a.m. with the Blessing of the Animals. Serving of the dinner plates, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Catfish and rib plates $8 – rib slabs $20. FMI: 601-693-1321.

• 8 a.m.-1 p.m. – Fall Plant Sale with East MS Master Gardeners at Earth’s Bounty on Front St. and 18th Ave. Come to see what we have for sale.

• 8 a.m.-1 p.m. – Earth’s Bounty/Meridian Art Walk at Singing Brakeman Park.

• 9 a.m.-3 p.m. – First Longest Day Alzheimer’s Walk at Bonita Lakes.

• 9 a.m.-5 p.m. – Mississippi Day at The Max. $5 for adults and seniors – $1 for children 6-17. Free for kids 5 and under. Free refreshments, free photo booth, door prizes, and frozen yogurt for sale. Special invitation to our neighbors in Philadelphia. 601-581-1550.

• 6 p.m. – The Grace Community Choir will present a gospel music concert at Grace Fellowship Baptist Church, Hwy. 493, 1 1/2 miles north of Meridian city limits. FMI: Contact Doyle McKee, 601-479-2483.

• 7 p.m.-midnight – Bailey Haunted Firehouse 2018 at Bailey Fire Station No. 3, 10116 Hwy. 495. Admission $10, FastPass $20.

• 8 p.m. – A Night of Soul at the Meridian Temple Theatre. FMI: 601-934-0370.

Monday, Oct. 8

• 11 a.m. – Adult DIY Ceramic Vases at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. 601-693-6771.

• 4-10 p.m. – Queen City Fair begins at the Lauderdale Co. Agri-Center and continues through Oct. 14. $7 gate admission.

Tuesday, Oct. 9

• 10 a.m. – Baby/Toddler Fire Prevention Craft at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. Chess Club meets at 4:30 p.m. 601-693-6771.

• 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. – Unearthing the Past with History Bones “A Collection of Miniature Historical Scenes” by Meridian native Lee Collier Harper at Merrehope. Admission complimentary. FMI: 601-483-8439.

• 4-10 p.m. – Queen City Fair at the Lauderdale Co. Agri-Center and continues through Oct. 14. $7 gate admission.

• 5:30 p.m. – The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Meridian Affiliate’s annual Candlelight Vigil will be held at the Lauderdale County Courthouse Annex. This event is free and open to the public.

Wednesday, Oct. 10

• 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. – Unearthing the Past with History Bones “A Collection of Miniature Historical Scenes” by Meridian native Lee Collier Harper at Merrehope. Admission complimentary. FMI: 601-483-8439.

• 4-10 p.m. – Queen City Fair at the Lauderdale Co. Agri-Center and continues through Oct. 14. $7 gate admission.

• 4:30 p.m. – Young Adults 7th-12th Grade STEM (Tennis Ball Tower) at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. 601-693-6771.

Thursday, Oct. 11

• 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – The Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library will have its fall book sale. Bags of books for $2 each. FMI: 601-616-0240.

• 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. – Unearthing the Past with History Bones “A Collection of Miniature Historical Scenes” by Meridian native Lee Collier Harper at Merrehope. Admission complimentary. FMI: 601-483-8439.

• 4-10 p.m. – Queen City Fair begins at the Lauderdale Co. Agri-Center and continues through Oct. 14. $7 gate admission.

• 4:30 p.m. – K-6th Grade Fire Department Presentation at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. 601-693-6771.

• 6 p.m.-8 p.m. – Oktoberfest at The Max – join Chef An Howard Hill for a cooking demonstration and beer pairing featuring an Oktoberfest themed menu. Adults 21+ only. Reservations required. $30 members/$35 non-members. 601-581-1550.

• 7 p.m. – Meridian Little Theatre presents “Singin in The Rain.” The show opens on Oct. 11 and runs through Oct.16. Tickets can be purchased online at www.meridiainlittletheatre.com or by calling the box office at 601-482-6371. Box office hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Friday, Oct. 12

• 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – The Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library will have its fall book sale. Bags of books for $2 each. FMI: 601-616-0240.

• 4-10 p.m. – Queen City Fair begins at the Lauderdale Co. Agri-Center and continues through Oct. 14. $7 gate admission.

• 7 p.m.-midnight – Bailey Haunted Firehouse 2018 at Bailey Fire Station No. 3, 10116 Hwy. 495. Admission $10, FastPass $20.

• 7 p.m. – Meridian High School class of 1978 will have a tailgating party at Meridian High School on the lawn during the MHS/Brandon football game.

• 7 p.m. – Meridian Little Theatre presents “Singin in The Rain.” Tickets can be purchased online at www.meridiainlittletheatre.com or by calling the box office at 601-482-6371. Box office hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Saturday, Oct. 13

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Fourth annual Holiday Extravaganza Gift show at the Tommy Dulaney Center, Hwy. 19N across from MCC. FMI: Becky Brown, 601-480-1776.

• 10 a.m.-noon – Make + Take Workshop at The Max. Children’s event. FMI: 601-581-1550.

• 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – The Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library will have its fall book sale. Bags of books for $2 each. FMI: 601-616-0240.

• 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. – First Camp Eagle Ridge Fall Festival at Camp Eagle Ridge, Collinsville. Costs: Adults $10, Kids $5. A fundraiser to raise funds for volunteer scholarships – climbing wall, Zip-line, petting zoo, live music, booths, food, target shooting, high ropes course, bows/arrows, snow cones, balance walk. FMI: 601-480-5503.

• 2-5 p.m. – USM Rolling Eagles Wheelchair Basketball Team (MACE) vs City of Meridian Community All-Stars at Carver Middle School Gym. This is a free event. All featuring Mr. Antonio Wright who is the author of From a Label to a Brand.

• 3 p.m. – Jasper County Branch NAACP Meeting at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 46 Edmond King Rd., Bay Springs. FMI: 601-764-4611.

• 4-10 p.m. – Queen City Fair begins at the Lauderdale Co. Agri-Center and continues through Oct. 14. $7 gate admission.

• 7 p.m.-midnight – Bailey Haunted Firehouse 2018 at Bailey Fire Station No. 3, 10116 Hwy. 495. Admission $10, FastPass $20.

• 7 p.m. – Meridian Little Theatre presents “Singin in The Rain.” Tickets can be purchased online at www.meridiainlittletheatre.com or by calling the box office at 601-482-6371. Box office hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday.

• 7 p.m. – Meridian High School class of 1978 will hold its 40th class reunion at the Northeast Conference Center. FMI: Call 601-917-6793 or 601-481-5125 or Facebook MHS Class 78.

• 7:30 p.m. – Lonesome Traveler: The Concert with special guest Peter Yarrow at the MSU Riley Center. Tickets $39, $33. For fans of Peter, Paul, and Mary, The Kingston Trio, the ’50s and ’60s folk music.

Sunday, Oct. 14

• 2 p.m. – Mississippi’s Walk for Diabetes – “We Are Family” Walk at Bonita Lakes Park, Meridian. Registration for the walk begins at 1 p.m. FMI: Please visit msdiabetes.org, call 601-957-7878, or visit the Diabetes Foundation’s Facebook page.

• 2 p.m. – Meridian Little Theatre presents “Singin in The Rain.” Tickets can be purchased online at www.meridiainlittletheatre.com or by calling the box office at 601-482-6371. Box office hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Monday, Oct. 15

• 11 a.m. – Adult Pink Ribbon Key Chain Craft at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. 601-693-6771.

• 7 p.m. – Meridian Little Theatre presents “Singin in The Rain”. Tickets can be purchased online at www.meridiainlittletheatre.com or by calling the box office at 601-482-6371. Box office hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Tuesday, Oct. 16

• 10 a.m. – Baby/Toddler Paper Plate Scarecrow at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. 601-693-6771. Chess Club meets at 4:30 p.m.

• 6-8 p.m. – Women Who Win Fall Meeting at the Lauderdale Baptist Association Building, 5521 Clinton St., Marion. Reservations are $10 each. Deadline Oct. 12. Make checks payable to W.W.W. PO Box, 3822, Meridian, MS 39303 by Oct. 12. Guest speaker is Beth Sharp, Dir. of Center for Pregnancy Choices. FMI: 601-449-0098.

• 7 p.m. – The Oct. DAV/DAVA meeting will be held at the Kendallwood Bldg. at Highland Park. Potluck meal will be served at 6:30 p.m.

• 7 p.m. – Meridian Little Theatre presents “Singin in The Rain.” Tickets can be purchased online at www.meridiainlittletheatre.com or by calling the box office at 601-482-6371. Box office hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Wednesday, Oct. 17

• 4:30 p.m. – Young Adults 7th-12th Grade DIY Ceramic Phone Holders at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. 601-693-6771.

Thursday, Oct. 18

• 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Brown Bag Lunch at the Citizens National Bank Courtyard at The Max with entertainment by Scott McQuaig. Free and open to the public.

• 4:30 p.m. – K-6th Grade Harvest Craft Pumpkin Decorations at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. Genealogy meets from 2-3 p.m. 601-693-6771.

• 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.

• 6 p.m. – 4th Annual Bud & Burgers at Singing Brakeman Park with live entertainment from Timmy Segars. Admission is $10 per person and all proceeds go to L.O.V.E.’s Kitchen. Team registration is $50, and the first 20 teams to sign-up will receive a $50 gift card to Cash Saver. Teams can register online at www.mitchelldistributing.com. FMI: Contact Anna Grace Tanner at annagrace@mitchellcompanies.com or the Mitchell Distributing office at 601-482-6161.

Friday, Oct. 19

• 4 p.m. – Rails to Reels Film Festival opening ceremony at The Max for filmmakers and community. The Meridian Freedom Project will show their films at The Max during the event.

• 6:30 p.m. – Rails to Reels Film Festival at the Temple Theatre.

• 8-10 p.m. – Fall Film Series: Field of Dreams, at The Max. $5 – free for members.

• 7 p.m.-midnight – Bailey Haunted Firehouse 2018 at Bailey Fire Station No. 3, 10116 Hwy. 495. Admission $10, FastPass $20.

• 7:30 p.m. – Take Me To The River New Orleans Live at the MSU Riley Center. Tickets $43, $37. For fans of The Neville Brothers, The Meters, New Orleans music.

Saturday, Oct. 20

• 8-11 a.m. – Fall Downtown Cleanup.

• 8-11 a.m. – Costumed Pumpkin Run 5K & Mini Pumpkin Run 1 mile, sponsored by Smoothie King at Bonita Lakes, upper lakes.

• 11 a.m. – Bluegrass Gospel Singing on the River & Cornhole Tournament at Chunky River Recreation – 24055 Hwy. 80, Chunky. Singing begins at 11 a.m. featuring: Leipers Fork Bluegrass, Pilgrim Family Bluegrass Band, Jason Archie Family. No admission fee/donations accepted – 1st “Boss Toss” Cornhole Tournament begins at 3:30 p.m. after the singing. Concessions available throughout the day. Bring your lawn chairs. FMI: 601-480-3045.

• 7 p.m.-midnight – Bailey Haunted Firehouse 2018 at Bailey Fire Station No. 3, 10116 Hwy. 495. Admission $10, FastPass $20.

Sunday, Oct. 21

2 p.m. – The first Meridian Kidney Walk will be at Bonita Lakes Park in Meridian. Online registration is available at www.raceentry.com. FMI: 601-483-0606.

Monday, Oct. 22

• 11 a.m. – Adult Bingo at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. 601-693-6771.

Tuesday, Oct. 23

• 10 a.m. – Baby/Toddler Cat Day Craft at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. Chess Club meets at 4:30 p.m. 601-693-6771.

Wednesday, Oct. 24

• 4:30 p.m. – Young Adults 7th-12th Grade DIY Sugar Skull at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. 601-693-6771.

Thursday, Oct. 25

• 4:30 p.m. – K-6th Grade Fall Leaf Paper Wreath Craft at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. 601-693-6771.

• 6:30 p.m. – 2018 Oktoberfest at Meridian Little Theatre. Live music by Jeff Holland Band, silent auction, and craft beer. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. FMI: 601-482-6371.

• 6:30 p.m. – The Kemper Co. Forestry Association will hold it’s Fall meeting at the M.S.U. Extension Office/Ruby Rankin Farmer’s Market Bldg, 587 Old Scooba Road, DeKalb. Please call 601-743-2837 by 5 p.m. Monday. Oct. 22 with the number of people attending.

Friday, Oct. 26

• 4 p.m.-close – Meridian native Robert Lummus will hold a book signing at Meridian Underground Music for his book “Rise of the Necromancer.” The book will be available for purchase at MUM.

• 7 p.m.-midnight – Bailey Haunted Firehouse 2018 at Bailey Fire Station No. 3, 10116 Hwy. 495. Admission $10, FastPass $20.

• 7:30 p.m. – John Prine at the MSU Riley Center. $88, $82. For fans of John Hiatt, Lyle Lovett, Robert Earl Keen.

Saturday, Oct. 27

• 7-11 a.m. – The Long Creek Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department is having a pancake breakfast at their firehouse, 4892 Zero Rd. Pre-ordered tickets are $6 or $7 at the door. Breakfast included pancakes, sausage, and a drink. To pre-order call 601-917-1474. Proceeds go toward buying much needed equipment and gear.

• 9 a.m. – Shotgun Start – The East Central Community College softball and baseball teams are hosting a 27-hole golf scramble tournament at the Decatur Country Club, with all proceeds going to support the two programs. Cost is $75 per team. The tournament is limited to the first 36 paid teams, and the deadline to enter is Saturday, Oct. 20. To register, send a check and the names of both golfers to Eric Neel, ECCC Head Softball Coach, East Central Community College, P.O. Box 129, Decatur, MS 39327. FMI: Contact Neel at eneel@eccc.edu or 601-410-7141.

• 10 a.m.-9 p.m. – Shine a Light on Cystic Fibrosis – Glow Run, Silent Auction, Pumpkin Carving Contest, and much more at Lazy Acres, 596 Lazy Acres Rd., Chunky. The night will conclude with a fireworks display at 8:30 p.m.

• 3:30 p.m. – 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. Clarkdale School first road to the right, go down 3 or 4 miles CR 358.

• 6-10 p.m. – MUM’s 22nd Annual Halloween Jam & Costume Contest.

• 7 p.m.-midnight – Bailey Haunted Firehouse 2018 at Bailey Fire Station No. 3, 10116 Hwy. 495. Admission $10, FastPass $20.

Monday, Oct. 29

• 11 a.m. – Adult DIY Leaf Mason Jar Craft at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. 601-693-6771.

Tuesday, Oct. 30

• 10 a.m. – Baby/Toddler Puffy Ghost Craft at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. Chess Club meets at 4:30 p.m. 601-693-6771.

Wednesday, Oct. 31

• 4:30 p.m. – Young Adults 7th-12th Grade Pretzel Spider Web at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. Spooky Stories & Candy for Kids. 601-693-6771.

• 7-10 p.m. – Bailey Haunted Firehouse 2018 at Bailey Fire Station No. 3, 10116 Hwy. 495. Admission $10, FastPass $20.

Thursday, Nov. 1

• 5-8 p.m. – Cause for Paws at the Northeast Conference Center, 111 US Hwy. 11/80, Meridian. Admission is $10 which will cover all food and beverage samples. Ages 21 and over. All proceeds from the event will benefit East Mississippi Animal Rescue.

• 8-10 p.m. – Fall Film Series: Walter Anderson: Realizations of an Artist, at The Max. $5 – free for members.

Friday, Nov. 2

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Soule Live Steam Festival – Watch a variety of informative and entertaining industrial/craftsman demonstrations.

• 7 p.m. – The Magic School Bus – Lost in the Solar System, a family show at the MSU Riley Center. $20, $12. For fans of The Magic School Bus book, TV, and video game series; children’s TV; science.

Saturday, Nov. 3

• 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – The 34th Annual Homemakers Arts & Crafts Show and Sale will be at the Tommy E. Dulaney Center at MCC. Admission $1. FMI: 601-482-9764.

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Soule Live Steam Festival – Watch a variety of informative and entertaining industrial/craftsman demonstrations.

Tuesday, Nov. 6

• 7:30 p.m. – Ray Lamontagne, Just Passing Through at the MSU Riley Center. Tickets $73, $67. For fans of Amos Lee, Van Morrison, The Band.

Wednesday, Nov. 7

• 8 a.m. – EMBDC Annual Meeting at the MSU Riley Center.

Friday, Nov. 9

• 9 a.m. – Southeast Lauderdale High School will have its annual Veteran and Military Appreciation Day in the Southeast Lauderdale High School Gym. All veterans and military presently serving are invited to attend our program. A Thanksgiving lunch will be provided free of charge following the program.

Sunday, Nov. 11

• 10:30 a.m. – Veterans Day Ceremony at Doughboy Monument, 23rd Ave. and 6th St. FMI: Van McCarty, 601-483-6984.

• Noon – Luncheon for Veterans at VFW Post 79, 5614 Old Hwy. 80 West. FMI: Ann Murphy, 601-693-5382.

• 3 p.m. – Veterans Day Parade, downtown Meridian, begins at 9th St. and 25th Ave. FMI: Leroy Morse, 601-693-4422.

Thursday, Nov. 15

• Fall Film Series: The Ponder Heart at The Max. $5 – free for members.

Saturday, Nov. 17

• 8 a.m.-5 p.m. – Tis the Season Market at the Neshoba County Coliseum, 12000 Hwy. 15N, Philadelphia.

Thursday, Dec. 6

• 7:30 p.m. – Diamond Rio Holiday & Hits at the MSU Riley Center. Tickets $52, $46. For fans of Sawyer Brown, Rascal Flatts, Zac Brown Band.

Thursday, Dec. 20

• Brown Bag Lunch featuring The Max’s own Aaron Windham on classical guitar. Free and open to the public at The MAX.

Friday, Jan. 11

• 7 p.m. – Diary of a Worm, A Spider & A Fly at the MSU Riley Center, Dallas Children’s Theatre. Tickets $20, $12. For fans of Doreen Cronin’s Bug Diaries books, children’s theatre, bugs.

Tuesday, Jan. 29

• 7:30 p.m. – Ballet Hispanico at the MSU Riley Center. Tickets $39, $33. For fans of Latin music, salsa dancing, modern dance.