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.

• The Downtown Optimist Club of Meridian has announced its 2019 DTOC Junior Golf Program dates. If you would like your child to participate in the program, or if you want to volunteer call Will Carpenter, 601-693-9711 or Trey Hannah, 601-483-3355 or Anthony Thomas, 601-485-0894.

• 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.

Daily:

Thursday, May 30

• 12:30-6 p.m. – Rush Hospital Blood Drive, 1314 19th Ave., Meridian. All donors will receive a Blood Donor Cap (while supplies last) and a $15 Darden Restaurant gift card (online reward). Schedule your appointment to donate at vitalant.org or call 877-25VITAL.

• 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.

Friday, May 31

• 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Multi-County Community Service Agency, 2906 Saint Paul St., Meridian, will host Community Action Day. Door prizes and refreshments. FMI: 601-483-4838.

• 10:30 a.m. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District – Okatibbee Lake, and Pat Harrison Waterway District will host a celebration event outside the Okatibbee Lake Site Office for Okatibbee Dam and Lake’s 50th Anniversary. The site office is located at 8490 Okatibbee Dam Rd. in Collinsville. FMI: 601-626-8431.

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.

• 1 p.m. – If you would like to be part of the first auditioned community pop acapella group to start in Meridian auditions will be held at Pleasant Hill, UMC. Prepare a 1-minute pop, rock, beatbox, or musical theatre song. Must sing acapella. Open to ages 13-19. FMI: Caleb Landrum, 601-527-3658 or caleb.landrum@gmail.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 Road, 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. – third 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.

• 7 p.m. – The Raleigh Ringers ( Handbell Ringing) in Concert at the MSU Riley Center. $20, Adults – $15, Students. FMI: 601-595-0472 or email rrmeridianconcert@gmail.com.

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.

• 5:30-7 p.m. – There will be a Town Hall meeting in the Circuit Courtroom in Lauderdale County for Democrat Rep. Jay Hughes who is currently a Rep. from Oxford running for Lt. Governor.

Tuesday, June 18

• 10 a.m. – Baby/Toddler Presentation by MCC – 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

• The Lauderdale County an Clarke County Republican Women will hold a joint meeting on the second floor of Weidmann’s. There will be three guest speakers this month, Billy Adam Calvert, candidate for Mississippi House of Representatives Dist. 83, Erle E. “Bubby” Johnston, candidate for Mississippi Senate 33 and Senator Eugene S. Clarke, candidate for State Treasurer.

• 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.