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, 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.

• 12:05-1 p.m. – Eucharist with Healing at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church – 12:05-1 p.m. in the Chapel of Our Lady and All Saints.

• 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.

Friday, June 7

• 8 a.m.-1 p.m. – Chunky River Clean-Up at Chunky Shoals – float the river in search of trash or litter. Volunteers will be provided a meal at Chunky Shoals Fish Camp after the clean-up concludes. To register as a volunteer, please email emf.landtrust@yahoo.com or call 601-562-1150.

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.

• 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.

• 7 p.m. – Union Day Miss/Mister Summertime Pageant will be held at the Union Mini Park on Bank St. The pageant is open to the public for a small admission at the gate. Children 1-12 are eligible to participate as contestants for a $10 entry fee. The dress is summertime attire (no swimsuits). Deadline for entry is Friday, June 7. FMI: 713-449-2628.

Friday, June 14

• 7 p.m. – Union Day Talent Showcase will be held at the downtown Union Mini Park. Participants must register and pay a $20 entry fee by Thursday, June 13. FMI: 713-449-2628.

Saturday, June 15

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m. – The Union Day street festival kicks off in the downtown mini-park with political speakers, entertainment with magician Todd Smith, booths with arts and crafts, retail merchandise, food items, kids zone, and food trucks. FMI: 713-449-2628.

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

Monday, June 17

• 9:30-11 a.m. – Introduction to Art at the Meridian Museum of Art for ages 4-5. For more information or to register, please visit our website and the Youth Programs link or email, meridianmuseum@bellsouth.net or 601-693-1501. Classes will continue through Friday, June 21.

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

• 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Pottery (hand built) at the Meridian Museum of Art for ages 6-12. For more information or to register, please visit our website and the Youth Programs link or email, meridianmuseum@bellsouth.net or 601-693-1501. Classes will continue through Friday, June 21.

• 1-2:30 p.m. – Jewelry making at the Meridian Museum of Art for ages 6-12. For more information or to register, please visit our website and the Youth Programs link or email, meridianmuseum@bellsouth.net or 601-693-1501. Classes will continue through Friday, June 21.

• 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.

• 6-8 p.m. – Infant CPR Class in the Maternal/Newborn Education Center at Anderson Regional Medical Center. Call 601-553-6123 to reserve your spot.

Tuesday, June 18

• 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. – FANUC Robotics Demonstration at the Workforce Development Center. FMI: Call, Darren Bane, 601-481-1318.

• 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.

• 5:30-7 p.m. – Stroke Support Group Meeting at Anderson Regional Medical Center South Boardroom. FMI: Call Tom Maynor at 601-703-5477.

Wednesday, June 19

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

Thursday, June 20

• 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Workforce Development class, Summer Driving Course, June 20-22 at the MCC-Riley Workforce Development Center. FMI: Call Lynne Carey, 601-481-1300.

• 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.

• 6 p.m. – The International Singing Brakeman Association 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.

• 6:30 p.m. – The Kemper County Forestry Association will hold its Summer Meeting at the Extension Office/Farmers Market Bldg. in DeKalb. Anthony Ballard (Nuisance Animal Biologist) with the MDWFP will present a program on Control of Nuisance Animals. Please RSVP by 4 p.m., June 17, if you plan to attend this meeting.

Saturday, June 22

• 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, June 24

• 10-11:30 a.m. – Drawing and Painting at the Meridian Museum of Art for ages 6-12. For more information or to register, please visit our website and the Youth Programs link or email, meridianmuseum@bellsouth.net or 601-693-1501. Classes will continue through Friday, June 28.

• 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.

• 11:45-1:15 – Other Mediums (Printmaking, Paper Mache, Mask Making, Mixed) at the Meridian Museum of Art for ages 6-12. For more information or to register, please visit our website and the Youth Programs link or email, meridianmuseum@bellsouth.net or 601-693-1501. Classes will continue through Friday, June 28.

• 1:30-3 p.m. – Other Mediums (Bookmaking, Cartooning, Origami) at the Meridian Museum of Art for ages 6-12. For more information or to register, please visit our website and the Youth Programs link or email, meridianmuseum@bellsouth.net or 601-693-1501. Classes will continue through Friday, June 28.

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.

• 5:30-7 p.m. – Alzheimer’s Support Group Meeting at Anderson Regional Medical Center South Boardroom. FMI: Call 601-703-5477.

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.

Monday, July 1

• Childbirth classes in the Maternal/Newborn Education Center at Anderson Regional Medical Center. FMI: Call 601-553-6123 or 601-553-6126.

Tuesday, July 2

• 6-8 p.m. – Tobacco Cessation Class at Anderson Regional Medical Center. FMI: Call 601-485-5081.

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.

Monday, July 15

• 10-11:30 a.m. – Portfolio Preparation at the Meridian Museum of Art for ages 13-17. For more information or to register, please visit our website and the Youth Programs link or email, meridianmuseum@bellsouth.net or 601-693-1501. Classes will continue through Friday, July 19.

• 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Drawing and Painting at the Meridian Museum of Art for ages 13-17. For more information or to register, please visit our website and the Youth Programs link or email, meridianmuseum@bellsouth.net or 601-693-1501. Classes will continue through Friday, July 19.

• 1:30-3 p.m. – Pottery (Wheel Thrown) at the Meridian Museum of Art for ages 13-17. For more information or to register, please visit our website and the Youth Programs link or email, meridianmuseum@bellsouth.net or 601-693-1501. Classes will continue through Friday, July 19.