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:

Thursday, April 18

• 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Bring a friend (and your lunch) to The MAX Courtyard for April’s Brown Bag Lunch concert featuring Tupelo vocalist/guitarist Josh Resonet. Free and open to the public.

• 11:30 a.m. – The Lauderdale County Republican Women will hold their monthly meeting on the second floor of Weidmann’s. The guest speaker this month will be State Treasurer Lynn Fitch. This month the Clarke County Republican Women and Lauderdale County Republican Women will hold a joint meeting.

• 11:30 a.m. – Joe Hudson’s Collision Center will celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon cutting, 3020 Hwy. 39N.

• 4:30 p.m. – K-6th Grade Peanuts Easter Tote at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. Genealogy meets 2-3 p.m.

• 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.

• 6:15-10 p.m. – Bike Night Out to Squealers BBQ. Live music by Scott McQuaig and The Tomcats. Appetizers and drink specials available, along with door prizes. The ride will start at Chunky River H-D dealership and end at Squealers BBQ. Registration starts at 5:30, Kick Stands up at 6:15. FMI: Contact Colleen, 601-482-4131.

• 6:30-9 p.m. – Spring WineDown: Sauvignon Blanc at The MAX – a unique wine-tasting contest that celebrates the fine art of the grape. Registration required. $15 per person/free for MAX members. FMI: 601-581-1550, ext. 31.

• 6:30 p.m. – The Highland Baptist Neighborhood Watch Group will meet at Highland Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 3400 27th St. (open meeting). Meets monthly the 3rd Thursday of the month.

• 7 p.m. – First Christian Church, 1301 23rd Ave., will present The Living Last Supper. It will be an evening of dramatic re-enactment, music, worship, prayer and Holy Communion. FMI: 601-693-1425.

Friday, April 19

• 7-8:30 a.m. – The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will hold its second annual Jackie Slay Breakfast of Champions on Good Friday at the MCC Tommy E. Dulaney Center. Keynote speaker will be Mississippi native Demario Davis, a middle linebacker for the New Orleans Saints. FMI: Contact Jonathan Fulcher, 601-934-4144. Deadline to purchase tables is March 30, and you can purchase tickets until April 10.

Saturday, April 20

• 7 a.m.-noon – Marion Clean Up Day in conjunction with Keep Mississippi Beautiful will begin at Marion Town Hall. Refreshments to follow. FMI: 601-483-9573.

Monday, April 22

• 11 a.m. – Adult DIY Ceramic Leaf Bowls at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Tuesday, April 23

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

• 6 p.m. – The Broadmoor and North Hills Business alert Network (B.A.N.) Group Meeting will be at (varies) Cater’s Market, 5201 Hwy. 493. (closed meeting, opened to business owners and operators.) Meets bi-monthly the 2nd Tuesday of the month.

Wednesday, April 24

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

Thursday, April 25

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

• 6-8 p.m. Join local chef An Howard Hill for a cooking demo celebrating Mississippi’s culinary heritage using grits from Sciple Mill, just a stone’s throw from Meridian. Registration required. Limited seating. $40 members/$45 non-members. FMI: 601-581-1550.

• 6 p.m. – The Poplar Springs Neighborhood Watch Group will meet at Poplar Springs Drive Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 4032 Poplar Springs Dr. (open meeting). Meets monthly the 4th Thursday of the month.

• 7 p.m. – MCC’s Arts & Letters Series production of The Color Purple at MCC McCain Theatre. The show may not be appropriate for children under the age of 13. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students. FMI: 601-484-8696.

• 7 p.m. – Broadmoor Baptist Church, 5426 Hwy. 39N, Meridian (just north of Hardee’s) will host The Lefevre Quartet in concert. Admission is free and everyone is invited to attend. A love offering will be taken. FMI: 601-323-4400 or 601-482-2229.

• 7:30 p.m. – MSU Riley Center’s 2019 Spring/Summer Performing Arts Series presents The Allman Betts Band. Tickets on sale at the MSU Riley Center Box Office, 601-696-2200 and on the website, www.msurileycenter.com. $39, $32.

Friday, April 26

• 6 p.m. – Relay for Life and Meridian Community College Soccer Field. This year’s theme is Finish the Fight Against Cancer. FMI: Contact Debby Delshad at 601-480-6100.

• 7 p.m. – MCC’s Arts & Letters Series production of The Color Purple at MCC McCain Theatre. The show may not be appropriate for children under the age of 13. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students. FMI: 601-484-8696.

Saturday, April 27

• 8 a.m.-1 p.m. – The Meridian Day Lily Club will hold its annual plant sale at Al’s Garden and Gift, 9803 State Blvd. Locally grown plants will be offered at prices beginning at $5. FMI: 601-485-4105 or 601-685-0076.

• 9 a.m.-3 p.m. – Learn the basics of encaustic painting with Terrell Taylor at The MAX. Ages 16 and up. Class size limited to 12. Registration required.$40 members/$45 non-members. FMI: 601-581-1550.

• 10-11 a.m. Poker Run Registration for the Run for the Wall Poker Run Car/Motorcycle Show. KSU 11:15 at the Moose Lodge, 7405 Hwy. 80W. $10 per hand. Top two winners will win a flat screen TV. FMI: Contact Patrick, 601-938-7523 or Gary, 601-527-2123 or Billy, 601-479-5709. Email VACofMeridian@gmail.com or on Facebook – Veterans Appreciation Committee of Meridian, MS.

• 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Poplar Springs Drive United Methodist Church, 3937 Poplar Springs Drive, will have its Spring Festival (Shrimp Boil) to benefit local missions – Wesley House, Care Lodge, & Relay/Cancer Benevolent Fund. Include a generous portion of boiled shrimp, potatoes, corn on the co, and mushrooms. Baked and frozen goods sale – fresh homemade cakes, pies, cookies and bread, assorted frozen casseroles. Tickets available from church members or call the church office, 601-485-5598 ext 122.

• 1:30-3:30 – Car/Truck/Motorcycle show registration for the Run for the Wall Poker Run Car/Motorcycle Show at the Moose Lodge, 7405 Hwy. 80W. All winners will be announced at 5 p.m. $15 per vehicle or $10 per vehicle for any club entering 8 or more. FMI: Contact Patrick, 601-938-7523 or Gary, 601-527-2123 or Billy, 601-479-5709. Email VACofMeridian@gmail.com or on Facebook – Veterans Appreciation Committee of Meridian, MS.

• 3-5 p.m. – Celebrate National SuperHero Day with us at Happy Smiles Meridian, 2300 North Hills St. Free event to meet your favorite superhero Ironman, Captain America, Spider-Man and The Black Panther. Register to win tickets to new Avengers movie.

• 3:30 p.m. – Friends will gather at Sandy Ridge Bluegrass Park for a day of fellowship, food, picking and grinning. 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.

• 7 p.m. – MCC’s Arts & Letters Series production of The Color Purple at MCC McCain Theatre. The show may not be appropriate for children under the age of 13. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students. FMI: 601-484-8696.

• 8 p.m. – Country music singer Trace Adkins will perform live at the Silver Star Casino in Choctaw. Tickets are on sale now and range from $30-$60. www.pearlriverresort.com or 866-447-3275.

Sunday, April 28

• 2 p.m. – MCC’s Arts & Letters Series production of The Color Purple at MCC McCain Theatre. The show may not be appropriate for children under the age of 13. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students. FMI: 601-484-8696.

Tuesday, April 30

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

Wednesday, May 1

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

Thursday, May 2

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

• 5 p.m. – The Greater Meridian Chapter of Mississippi Valley State University Alumni will have its meeting at the Council of Organizations Bldg., 814-45th Ave. New officers will be elected at this time. There will be no meetings for the months of June and July. FMI: 601-350-0255.

Friday, May 3

• 7-10 a.m. – Young Professionals of Meridian will have its annual Beignet Breakfast at the Temple Theatre. Beignets at $10 a dozen or 3 beignets with a drink for $5. We will deliver 10 dozen or more, and you can drive through and pick up at Temple Theatre. Preorders by April 30. Please email orders to Freddie Monsour at FAM@emlaw-ms.com. All proceeds to benefit Care Lodge.

Saturday, May 4

• 8:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m. – 30th Annual Collinsville Lively Arts Festival. A homecoming with political speakers, musical entertainment throughout the day, dance performances, craft, and food vendors.

Monday, May 6

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

Tuesday, May 7

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

Wednesday, May 8

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

Thursday, May 9

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

Monday, May 13

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

• Noon-1 p.m. – The Diabetes Prayer and Support Group meets the second Monday of every month in the private dining room hospital cafeteria at Rush Foundation Hospital. Bring your lunch. FMI: Contact Debbie Lane RN at 601-703-9681. debbie.lane@rushhealth.com.

Tuesday, May 14

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

• 6:30 p.m. – The Tuxedo Neighborhood Watch Group will meet at Parables Church, 801 C St. (open meeting). Meets bi-monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of the month.

Wednesday, May 15

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

Thursday, May 16

• 4:30 p.m. – K-6th Grade STEM (Balloon Cars) at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. Genealogy meets from 2-3 p.m.

Monday, May 20

• 11 a.m. – Adult DIY Spring Wreaths at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. Summer Reading Registration Begins (May 20-June 3).

Tuesday, May 21

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

Wednesday, May 22

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

Thursday, May 23

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

• 7:30 p.m. – MSU Riley Center’s 2019 Spring/Summer Performing Arts Series presents America. Tickets on sale at the MSU Riley Center Box Office, 601-696-2200 and on the website, www.msurileycenter.com. $64, $58.

Tuesday, May 28

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

Wednesday, May 29

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

Thursday, May 30

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

• 7:30 p.m. – MSU Riley Center’s 2019 Spring/Summer Performing Arts Series presents The Reduced Shakespeare Company in the complete works of William Shakespeare. Three actors smush all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays into 97 minutes of hilarity. Tickets on sale at the MSU Riley Center Box Office, 601-696-2200 and on the website, www.msurileycenter.com.