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:

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 Dr., Meridian. Live music from Aa’keela, “Taste of Meridian” featuring food from local restaurants, 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.

• 11:30 a.m. – Meridian Community College Spring Graduation-Nursing and Health Education at Evangel Temple.

• 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).

• 7 p.m. -An Evening at The MAX! Silent and live auction, complimentary cocktails included plus cash bar, and food prepared by Pretty Presentations. Also, the last opportunity to see The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited. Cocktail attire. Tickets $150 per guest. 601-581-1550.

Saturday, May 4

• 8 a.m. – Return of Meridian Art Walk to Union Station – music, arts and community. Meet local artists and get a preview of Rose Hill Cemetery Tours 10th Anniversary Tour. Jimmie Rodgers Talent Competition at Singing Brakeman Park during Earth’s Bounty Farmer’s Market.

• 8 a.m.-1 p.m. – Spring Plant Sale by East Mississippi Master Gardeners at the Farmer’s Market on Front St. and 18th Ave. Plants are all locally grown. FMI: 601-485-8096.

• 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.

• 7 p.m. – Steve Forbert Live with Paul Burch at the Temple Theatre. Tickets on sale now: $15 and $20 day of show.

Sunday, May 5

• 2 p.m. – The Meridian Community College Concert Band will be performing their annual spring concert in the MCC McCain Theatre. This year’s theme will be the 75th Anniversary of the Invasion of Normandy.

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 p.m. – The Mississippi Department of Human Services, Division of Youth Services, will have a community forum at the Lauderdale County Department of Human Services, 5224 Vally St., Meridian. FMI: 601-483-3961.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

Saturday, May 25

• 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.

Monday, May 27

• 10 a.m. – Memorial Day Ceremony at the Lauderdale County Courthouse, West Lawn. Guest speaker will be Capt. Brian S. Horstman, Commanding Officer Naval Air Station, Meridian. FMI: 601-483-6984.

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 Clarko 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.