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.

• St. Patrick School’s registration for the 2019-2020 school year is underway. Please call 601-482-6044 for more information or to schedule a tour, or visit our website at www.stpatrickcatholicschool.org.

• Shriner’s Vidalia Onions 10 pounds for $10. Call 601-693-1361. Hamasa Shriner’s, 5516 Dale Drive, Marion.

• Marion Shrine Club Barbeque Pork Ribs, Friday, May 24, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Pick up at Hamasa Shrine Temple, 5516 Dale Drive, Marion. Delivery to local businesses available. 601-693-1361. Only $20 per rack.

Daily:

Wednesday, May 15

• 2 p.m. – Snooker Tournament at the Meridian Activity Center sponsored by Lauderdale County Council on Aging and North Pointe Health & Rehab.

• 4-9 p.m. – St. Patrick School Spirit Night at Raising Cane’s, 4-9 p.m. Join us at 6 p.m. to celebrate Father Augustine’s birthday with a cake. A percentage of the proceeds benefit St. Patrick School.

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

Thursday, May 16

• 11:30 a.m. – Brown Bag Lunch with Meridian’s own keyboardist Louis Ball in the courtyard at The MAX. The Mississippi Delta Tamales and Jump Start Coffee trucks will be on site. 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 Restaurant with guest speaker Bill Waller Jr., candidate for Governor of Mississippi.

• 2 p.m. – Bingo at the Meridian Activity Center sponsored by Lauderdale County Council on Aging and Harper’s Hospice.

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

• 5-9 p.m. – Earth’s Bounty plus The MAX present Night Market2. Night Market will feature live music by Mississippi artist Zechariah Lloyd. There will be beer, wine, artists, artisans, and farm vendors. Many food trucks will be in attendance as well; Aie’s, Jump Start Coffee, Cowboy Tamales Hillbilly Dot’s, and Farmer Jack Brown. Free and open to the public.

• 5-9 p.m. – Book Signing with Philip Shirley’s “Graceland Conspiracy” at The MAX. Books will be available for purchase.

• 6 p.m. – St. Patrick School presents its Spring Play – Meridian: A City That Will Not Die directed by local historian, Annie B. McKee. Join us as our students travel from the 1800s to present day that includes dance, song, and history.

• 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.

• 7 p.m. – Chonda Pierce: Still Laughing Tour with Karyn Williams at Northcrest Baptist Church. Doors open at 6:15. Tickets $25-$49.50, www.ticketfly.com.

• 7-10 p.m. – The Gypsy’s Moon The Suitcase tour at The MAX.

Friday, May 17

• Noon-1 p.m. Rogue One – A Star Wars Story featuring iconic actor James Earl Jones as the voice of Darth Vader. Ward Emling, retired director of the Mississippi Film Commission, will be at The MAX to preview the film. Rogue One will begin promptly at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public.

• 2 p.m. – Cake Walk at The Meridian Activity Center sponsored by Aldersgate.

Saturday, May 18

• 10 a.m. – Dixon Day will be held at the Neshoba County Fairgrounds. Lunch will be served picnic style. All former students, teachers, families, friends, and neighbors are invited to attend. FMI: Call Patsy Davis, 601-656-3795.

• 10 a.m.-3 p.m. – Standing Together Against Cancer at Archusa Water Park in Quitman. The Cancer Survivor Reception begins at 10 a.m. The event starts at 11 a.m. and features entertainment and a wide variety of food available for purchase. FMI: Contact Troy Dew, 601-486-3795 or Verlynn Robinson, 601-527-0239.

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).

• 2 p.m. – Penny Auction at the Meridian Activity Center sponsored by Lauderdale County Council on Aging and Aldersgate.

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.

• 10:30 a.m. – Indigo Child Salon will celebrate its Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting at 816 22nd Ave.

• 10:30 a.m. – The Parkinson’s Support Group will meet at Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church. Short discussion, Bingo, lunch, and lots of fellowship. FMI: 601-604-1919.

• 1 p.m. – Movie Day at the Meridian Activity Center sponsored by Lauderdale County Council on Aging and Southern Care.

• 2 p.m. – The UAW 2185 Retiree meeting will be held at the Meridian Activity Center. FMI: Call George, 601-737-5266.

Wednesday, May 22

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

Thursday, May 23

• 2 p.m. – Bingo at the Meridian Activity Center sponsored by Lauderdale County Council on Aging & RSVP.

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

• 7-9 p.m. – Jazz Your Grits with An Howard Hill. Cooking demonstration by local chef An Howard Hill celebrating Mississippi’s culinary heritage –featuring grits from Sciple Mill. Registration required. $40 members, $45 non-members. 601-581-1550.

• 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.

Friday, May 24

• 8 a.m. – Senior Services Fair at the Frank Cochran Center as part of Lauderdale County Older Americans Month.

• 10 a.m.-3 p.m. – Marion Shrine Club Barbeque Pork Ribs, only $20 per rack. Pick up at Hamasa Shrine Temple, 5516 Dale Dr., Marion. Delivery to local businesses available. 601-693-1361.

• 11 a.m. – Older Americans Month annual Fish Fry at the Frank Cochran Center. Food prepared by 186th ARW and Chunky Shoals Fish Camp.

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

• 10 a.m. – Outsmart Scammers at the Meridian Activity Center presented by Mary Malone.

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

Thursday, May 30

• 2 p.m. – Bingo at The Meridian Activity Center sponsored by the Lauderdale County Council on Aging & Deaconess Home Care.

• 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.

Thursday, July 4

• Noon – Freedom Fest 2019 hosted by Causeyville Baseball Field and Community Club. The day will include a Miss Freedom Fest pageant, talent show, BBQ cook-off contest, games, inflatables, water slides, live music, and fireworks.

Monday, July 8

• 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.