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.

• Join us at Meridian Community College’s College4Kids June 3-June 7, and June 10-14. Online registration begins Sunday, March 24 at 2 p.m. Fun for all ages 6-12. Choose from over 30 classes, each class costs $60. For a complete list of classes offered this 2019 year, go to meridiancc.edu/college4kids. FMI: 601-482-7445.

• 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 Dr., Marion. Delivery to local businesses available. 601-693-1361. Only $20 per rack.

Daily:

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

• 8 a.m. – Memorial Day Weekend Party at the Peachstand – Mathis Peaches, 287 CR 482m Meridian. Water slide, bounce house, and Aie Thai and Kona Ice will be joining us.

• 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.

• 5-8 p.m. – Encore Dance Company presents Five and Fabulous Revue 2019 at the Historic Temple Theatre. Tickets are available at the door.

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.

Saturday, June 1

• 9 a.m.-9 p.m. – Chunky River Raft Race & Festival – River Raft Race, 5 K Charity Float, Rubber Duck Race, Arts & Crafts, Kids Zone, Food & Drink, Event to benefit Alzheimer’s. For a full lineup of events, visit CHUNKYSHOALSFISHCAMP.COM.

• 4-9 p.m. – Carol Merrill Academy of Dance presents CMA 20 Years at the Top Recital at the Historic Temple Theatre. Tickets are available online.

Monday, June 3

• 11 a.m.-2 p.m. – Opening of The Little Griddle, 811 Lindley Rd., Marion (behind the Cefco). Hours M-F 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

• 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. – Summer Reading Breakfast Blast Off Live D.J. – All ages. at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. Adult coloring at 11 a.m.

Tuesday, June 4

• 10 a.m. – Baby/Toddler Space Painting Sheet at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library – K-6 Solar System at 3 p.m – Chess Club meets at 4:30 p.m.

• 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.

Wednesday, June 5

• 11:30 a.m. – The monthly meeting of the Central MS Chapter 1251 of NARFE (National Active and Retired Federal Employees) will be held at Ronnie’s Steak and Grill, 734 Pecan Ave., Philadelphia. All active and retired federal employees and spouses are invited to attend. FMI: 601-389-1946.

• 3 p.m. – Young Adults (7th-12th Grade) Oreo Moon Phase at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Thursday, June 6

• 3 p.m. – Movie for all ages, Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

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: marsha1022@bellsouth.net; or cell phone, 601-480-5255.

• 12:30-2:30 p.m. – New Leaf Recovery Alumni Celebration at Alliance Health Center (behind the building in the newly remodeled Fellowship Hall next to Human Resources). Food, speakers, and fellowship. FMI: Contact Arthur Goodwin, Program Director, or Sherry Guillory, Alumni Coordinator, at 601-581-9949.

• 6:30 p.m. – The Blackwood Brothers Quartet & Guest: The Bibletones at the Historic Temple Theatre. Doors open at 5:30 – no tickets are needed. A $10 person donation will be collected at the door.

Monday, June 10

• 11 a.m. – Adult DIY nebular Jar 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, June 11

• 10 a.m. – Baby/Toddler Space Placemats at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library – Presentation by D.A.R.E., all ages, 3 p.m. – Chess Club meets at 4:30 p.m.

• 6 p.m. – Boys & Girls Club of East Mississippi Gala Dinner at the Tommy Dulaney Center, Meridian Community College. Guest speaker will be Ole Miss Football Head Coach Matt Luke. FMI: 601-482-2544.

Wednesday, June 12

• 3 p.m. – Young Adults (7th-12th Grade) Tobacco Coalition Presentation at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Thursday, June 13

• 3 p.m. – Fire Truck Presentation for all ages at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Saturday, June 15

• Noon-10 p.m. – Battle of the Bands at the historic Temple Theatre, hosted by Meridian Underground Music.

Monday, June 17

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

Tuesday, June 18

• 10 a.m. – Baby/Toddler Presentation by M.C.C. – Magic Show for all ages 3 p.m. – Chess Club meets at 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 19

• 3 p.m. – Young Adults (7th-12th Grade) Space Sand Experiment at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Thursday, June 20

• 11:30 a.m. – The MAX Lunch Blues with RaShad The Blues Kid will be the lunchtime entertainment.

• 3 p.m. – Happy Smile Presentation for all ages at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library – Genealogy meets from 2-3 p.m.

Monday, June 24

• 11 a.m. – Adult Space Themed Wheel of Fortune at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library – NASA Presentation for all ages at 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 25

• 10 a.m. – Baby/Toddler Paper Plate Alien at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library – K-6 Galaxy Jar, 3 p.m. – Chess Club, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 26

• 3 p.m. – Young Adults (7th-12th Grade) Kahoot (Outer Space) at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Thursday, June 27

• 3 p.m. – Yarborough Educational Reptile Show for all ages at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Friday, June 28

• 5-9 p.m. – NAS Meridian Freedom Fest-MCM-Meridian. The Mississippi Children’s Museum is bringing Imagination Playground to NAS Meridian for Freedom Fest. Live music, food vendors, and interactive play area and a fireworks extravaganza. This event is open to active duty military personnel, retirees, DoD civilians, and dependents. Admittance is free. Pets are not allowed.

Saturday, June 29

• 11 a.m.-4 p.m. – The National Council of Meridianites Convention and Picnic will celebrate its 53rd annual picnic at Highland Park.

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.