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:

Thursday, Dec. 12

• 10 a.m.-5 p.m. – Santa’s Christmas Factory at Soulé Steam Works, 1808 4th St., downtown Meridian. Decorations, music, lights, snow-covered play area in Steam Alley, and a Christmas train ride for the kids. Admission $5 per person.

• 4:30 p.m. – K-5th Grade Rudolph Sand Art Ornament Craft at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

• 6 p.m. – Taize Prayer Service at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Meridian.

Friday, Dec. 13

• 10 a.m.-8 p.m. – Santa’s Christmas Factory at Soulé Steam Works, 1808 4th St., downtown Meridian. Decorations, music, lights, snow-covered play area in Steam Alley, and a Christmas train ride for the kids. Admission $5 per person.

• 6-9 p.m. – Blues Series: Alphonso Sanders, blues/jazz musician, and scholar at The MAX. Refreshments plus cash bar available. Purchase tickets online or at the door. $20 Non-members/free for members.

Saturday, Dec. 14

• 9 a.m.-3 p.m. – Christmas Bazaar at Silva Linings Cheesecakery – 121 N Main St., Newton.

• 9 a.m.-5 p.m. – Jingle Bell Bazaar at the Multi-Purpose Bldg. Annex. 99 Westwood Ave., Quitman. No admission fee. FMI: 601-479-6901.

• 10 a.m.-8 p.m. – Santa’s Christmas Factory at Soulé Steam Works, 1808 4th St., downtown Meridian. Decorations, music, lights, snow-covered play area in Steam Alley, and a Christmas train ride for the kids. Admission $5 per person.

• 5:30 p.m. – Stonewall Christmas Parade.

• 6 p.m. – Meridian Museum of Art’s Holiday Gala – Honoring Volunteer of the Year, Cary Haycox Community Service Recognition, The Carruth Family, and Southern Pipe and Supply Company, Inc. at 7 p.m. Music by Museum Preservation Society Band.

• 6:30 p.m. – Toomsuba Annual Christmas Parade around Lake Tom Bailey. FMI: Contact Christ Creighton at 601-938-2503.

Sunday, Dec. 15

• 1-5 p.m. – Traditional Holiday Tours of the Trees of Christmas at Merrehope. “Sing a Song of Christmas” will come to life at the 51st Trees of Christmas. 905 Martin Luther King Dr., Meridian. Adults $10; Students $5; Children under 4 free; senior citizens, active military and groups of 10 or more $9. FMI: 601-483-8439.

• 6 p.m. – Celtic Woman: The Best of Christmas Tour at the MSU Riley Center. VIP $100, A $75, B $65. 601-696-2200.

Monday, Dec. 16

• 11 a.m. – Adults DIY Holiday Day Napkin Ornaments at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Tuesday, Dec. 17

• 10 a.m. – Baby/Toddler Easy Christmas Wreath Craft at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. Chess Club meets at 4:30 p.m.

• 10 a.m.-5 p.m. – Santa’s Christmas Factory at Soulé Steam Works, 1808 4th St., downtown Meridian. Decorations, music, lights, snow-covered play area in Steam Alley, and a Christmas train ride for the kids. Admission $5 per person.

• 11 a.m. – The Parkinson’s Support Group will have its annual Christmas lunch at Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church. This will be a catered event. Patients and caregivers are most welcome. Bring a smile and appetite. FMI: Call C.W. Rankin, 601-604-1919.

• 3-5 p.m. – Christmas Open House at the DeKalb Regional Model Railroad Museum, 299 Main Ave.

Wednesday, Dec. 18

• 10 a.m.-5 p.m. – Santa’s Christmas Factory at Soulé Steam Works, 1808 4th St., downtown Meridian. Decorations, music, lights, snow-covered play area in Steam Alley, and a Christmas train ride for the kids. Admission $5 per person.

• 4:30 p.m. – Young Adult (6th-12th Grade) Snowman Charm Pin Craft at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Thursday, Dec. 19

• 10 a.m.-5 p.m. – Santa’s Christmas Factory at Soulé Steam Works, 1808 4th St., downtown Meridian. Decorations, music, lights, snow-covered play area in Steam Alley, and a Christmas train ride for the kids. Admission $5 per person.

• 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. – Brown Bag Lunch: Join steel guitarist and bluesman Wes Lee in the courtyard at The MAX for an hour of live music.

• 12:05-1 p.m. – The group, Capital City Brass, of the Jackson Symphony Orchestra, presents its Annual Christmas Concert at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1116 23rd Ave., Meridian. FMI: 601-693-2502.

• 4:30 p.m. – K-5th Grade No-Sew Snowman Craft at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. Genealogy Group meets at 2 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.

Friday, Dec. 20

• 10 a.m.-8 p.m. – Santa’s Christmas Factory at Soulé Steam Works, 1808 4th St., downtown Meridian. Decorations, music, lights, snow-covered play area in Steam Alley, and a Christmas train ride for the kids. Admission $5 per person.

• 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. – Vitalant Blood Drive at Bonita Lakes Mall at the Meeting Place in the Mall beside Belk.

• 7 p.m. – Home for the Holidays Variety Show at The MAX – Showcasing local talent.

Saturday, Dec. 21

• 10 a.m.-8 p.m. – Santa’s Christmas Factory at Soulé Steam Works, 1808 4th St., downtown Meridian. Decorations, music, lights, snow-covered play area in Steam Alley, and a Christmas train ride for the kids. Admission $5 per person.

• 1-4 p.m. – Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Delta Nu Zeta Chapter will have a “Taste & Dine” The Zeta Way at the Council of Organizations, 814 45th Ave., Meridian. Dine-in or carryout is available. Please contact a member of our chapter to purchase tickets. Donation $20.

Sunday, Dec. 22

• 1-5 p.m. – Traditional Holiday Tours of the Trees of Christmas at Merrehope. “Sing a Song of Christmas” will come to life at the 51st Trees of Christmas. 905 Martin Luther King Dr., Meridian. Adults $10; Students $5; Children under 4 free; senior citizens, active military and groups of 10 or more $9. FMI: 601-483-8439.

Monday, Dec. 23

• 11 a.m. – Adults Coloring at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Tuesday, Dec. 24

• 4:30 p.m. – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church presents “O Holy Night” with Christmas Pageant and Holy Eucharist. Midnight Mass begins at 10:30 p.m. with festive Choral Eucharist and Brass Ensemble. The church is located at 1116 23rd Ave., Meridian.

Sunday, Dec. 29

• 1-5 p.m. – Traditional Holiday Tours of the Trees of Christmas at Merrehope. “Sing a Song of Christmas” will come to life at the 51st Trees of Christmas. 905 Martin Luther King Dr., Meridian. Adults $10; Students $5; Children under 4 free; senior citizens, active military and groups of 10 or more $9. FMI: 601-483-8439.

• 2-4 p.m. – Sucarnochee Sunday Revue at the historic Temple Theatre featuring various artists in the region with different genres of music. Hosted by singer/songwriter Jacky Jack White.

Monday, Dec. 30

• 11 a.m. – Adults DIY Canvas Craft at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Thursday, January 2

• 5 p.m. – The Greater Meridian Chapter of Miss. Valley State University Alumni will have its meeting at the Council of Organizations Building, 814-45th Ave. All alumni are encouraged to attend as we plan to continue to plan for our up-coming banquet which will be held at the Tommy E. Dulaney Center this year. FMI: 601-350-0255.

Thursday, January 23

• 7 p.m. – Young Professionals of Meridian Membership Drive at DC Guitar Studio, 2211 Front St. FMI: Clark Terry, membership chair, 601-479-9757.