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Daily:

Friday, April 26

• 10 a.m.-3 p.m. – 50th anniversary celebration at Truckers Supply in Meridian. Food, SnoBiz, live music, vendor booths, door prizes, and giveaways. The Hotsy Raminator monster truck will be on hand, as well as the Lucas Oil Super Late Model car and driver Ben Stephens.

• 6 p.m. – Instead of Meridian Community College Soccer Field Relay for Life has moved to Meridian City Hall. Survivor picture at 5:45 p.m. This year’s theme is Finish the Fight Against Cancer. FMI: Contact Debby Delshad at 601-480-6100.

• 6:30 p.m. – Christian music performer and songwriter Nathan Sheridan will be in concert at Philadelphia’s Ellis Theatre. The program, titled a Night of Worship with Nathan Sheridan, is being hosted by the Philadelphia First Assembly of God. The show is free to the public.

• 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.

• 4:30-6:30 p.m. – Mitchell Distributing will host its annual Business After Hours at their warehouse in Meridian, 100 James E. Chaney Drive, Meridian. Live music, Taste of Meridian, Beer Sampling.

• 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.

• 1:30 p.m. – The East Central MS Retired Educators Association (ECMREA) will have its May meeting at the Meridian Senior Citizens Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Members and retired educators should arrive for the social at 1:30 p.m. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. with the “Spring Fling” following. FMI: Contact A. T. Mosley at (601-482-5438).

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.

Tuesday, June 4

• 7:30 p.m. – MSU Riley Center’s 2019 Spring/Summer Performing Arts Series presents a night with The Righteous Brothers – Bill Medley and Bucky Heard. Tickets on sale at the MSU Riley Center Box Office, 601-696-2200 and on the website, www.msurileycenter.com. $64, $58.

Saturday, June 8

• 8 a.m. – 3rd annual Clarkco State Park Lake Run. All proceeds will go to Friends of Clarkco State Park to fund projects at the park, and to Comfort Creatures Clarke County to help homeless animals. FMI and to register call: 601-917-1441 or 601-480-5255.

Monday, June 10

• 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.