Community calendar
Published 3:30 pm Friday, July 10, 2020
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.
During this period of precaution due to the coronavirus, we encourage readers to check with venues in advance of events in case of late postponements or cancellations.
FYI:
• Troubled by someone’s drinking/drug abuse? Al-Anon is here to help. Zoom meetings every Tuesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. In-person meetings every Thursday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. FMI: 601-604-3215.
• The Lauderdale County Health Department, 5224 Valley St., will be giving back to school immunizations on July 14, July 22, and July 29 from 8-4 p.m. Please call 601-693-2451 for your child’s appointment.
Daily:
Saturday, July 11
• 9 a.m.-6 p.m. – State Games Corn Hole at The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience. Adult Singles and Adult Doubles. Beginner, Competitive and Advanced divisions. $20 per person per event.
• 11 a.m. – Try-Outs for the Black Sox Baseball Club 12U 2020-2021 season at the Sammy Davidson Complex in Meridian.
Sunday, July 12
• 4-5 p.m. – Drive-Thru Communion at Central United Methodist Church.
Tuesday, July 14
• 8-4 p.m. – The Lauderdale County Health Department, 5224 Valley St., will be giving back to school immunizations. Please call 601-693-2451 for your child’s appointment.
• 5-7 p.m. – After Hours at THE MAX on the terrace. Bring your friends and enjoy some live music by Dustin Pounders, specialty cocktails, games, prizes, and after-hours access to exhibits and galleries. $5 adults, $1 kids, free for MAX members.
Wednesday, July 15
• 9 a.m.-2 p.m. – United Way of East Mississippi Stuff the Bus at Pilgrim’s Foodliner in DeKalb. FMI: 601-693-2732.
Thursday, July 16
• 9 a.m.-3 p.m. – United Way of East Mississippi Stuff the Bus at Raising Cane’s and Bonita Lakes Mall in Meridian. FMI: 601-693-2732.
• 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Brown Bag Lunch with Sam Mooney at The MAX in the MAX Courtyard. Free and open to the public.
Friday, July 17
• Noon-1 p.m. – Film Series: Girls! Girls! Girls! at The MAX.
Saturday, July 18
• 9 a.m.-noon – Calligraphy Workshop with Graham Caraway at The MAX. Registration required.
Tuesday, July 21
• 9 a.m.-3 p.m. – United Way of East Mississippi Stuff the Bus at CDP at The Depot in Philadelphia. FMI: 601-693-2732.
Wednesday, July 22
• 8-4 p.m. – The Lauderdale County Health Department, 5224 Valley St., will be giving back to school immunizations. Please call 601-693-2451 for your child’s appointment.
Thursday, July 23
• 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Brown Bag Lunch Concert with Sam Mooney at The MAX.
Friday, July 24
• 6-9 p.m. – Blues Series: Aa’Keela and The Beats at The MAX.
Wednesday, July 29
• 8-4 p.m. – The Lauderdale County Health Department, 5224 Valley St., will be giving back to school immunizations. Please call 601-693-2451 for your child’s appointment.
Thursday, Aug. 13
• 10 a.m.-noon – Wesley House Monthly Food Bag Distribution – pick up at Druid Hills U.M. Church, 3565 State Blvd., Meridian. You must bring a photo ID and Social Security card. FMI or see if you qualify please contact Wesley House, 601-485-4736.
Saturday, Aug. 22
• 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. – Sara Evans at the MSU Riley Center. Tickets msurileycenter.com. 601-696-2200.
Saturday, Aug. 29
• 6-10 p.m. – Sipp & Savor at The MAX with cuisine prepared by top Mississippi chefs, with beverages and music. 601-581-1550.
Thursday, Sept. 10
• 10 a.m.-noon – Wesley House Monthly Food Bag Distribution – pick up at Druid Hills U.M. Church, 3565 State Blvd., Meridian. You must bring a photo ID and Social Security card. FMI or see if you qualify please contact Wesley House, 601-485-4736.