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F.Y.I.

• East Central Telephone Pioneers Annual Cook Book Sale will be Monday, Dec. 3 through Friday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the old Telephone building across from City Hall. We have Bell’s Best Cookbooks, cookbooks from other states and RADA knives will be sold. FMI: 601-527-1197.

• Santa’s Christmas Factory – Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum downtown Meridian, 1808 4th St. Dec. 6,7,8,14,15 • 4-8 p.m. FMI: 601-693-9905.

• Trees of Christmas at Merrehope celebrating 50 fabulous years decked out in its finest holiday attire. Merrehope/F.W. Williams Historic Homes, 905 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Daily Tours Mon.-Sat. 9-5 • Nov. 16-Dec. 29. Sundays 1-5 • Dec. 2, 9, 16. FMI: 601-483-8439.

• Lazy Acres in Lights, 596 Lazy Acres Road, Chunky. Nov. 22-Dec. 25 • 6-9 p.m. Closed Sundays and Dec. 24. Mon.-Thur., Drive Thru – Fri. and Sat. Wagon Ride. FMI: 833-327-6386.

• The Meridian Civitan Club has begun its annual Claxton Fruit Cake sales campaign. The one-pound cakes are priced at $4 per pound and are available at Meridian Mutual FCU, 1st Mississippi FCU, MUNA FCU, Citizens National Bank, BankPlus, Great Southern National Bank and First State Bank.

Daily:

Tuesday, Nov. 27

• 10 am. – Baby/Toddler STEM Building Block at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. Chess Club meets at 4:30 p.m.

• 7 p.m. – The first production, The Christmas Gala, will be in the McCain Theatre at Meridian Community College and will include the presentation of “Lessons and Carols” by the MCC Concert Choir.

Wednesday, Nov. 28

• 4:30 p.m. – Young Adults (7th-12th Grade) STEM (Glow in the Dark Volcano) at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Thursday, Nov. 29

• 10 a.m. – Wendy’s on 8th St. Ribbon Cutting for remodeling.

• 4:30 p.m. – K-6th Grade Presentation by Kay Wolfe at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

• 6 p.m. – Newton’s Annual Christmas Parade themed “Once Upon a Christmas” will begin at 6 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 30

• 10 a.m.-5 p.m. – The Market Beautiful at Kampers Aly in Laurel, $10, that ticket is good for Saturday also. Come and kick off the Christmas season with Erin and Ben Napier from HGTV’s Home Town. Napiers will just be there on Friday. Vintage shopping, food, drinks, kids activities, workshops, an on-stage talk with Erin and Ben followed by a meet-and-greet and a chance to get a copy of their new book signed.

Saturday, Dec. 1

• 10 a.m. – 8th annual Bikers United For Children Toy Run starting at Hilton Garden Inn/Northeast Conference Center, 111 US Hwy. 11/80 off I-20/I-59 Exit 154, Meridian. Donations go to Wesley House. Cost-Donation of 1 new toy per participant. KSU at 1 p.m. FMI: 601-479-5709.

• The 9th annual WhistleStop Marketplace housed inside the Historic Newton Depot. Come shop till you drop. Vendor applications are available on our website: www.newtonchamberms.com.

• 11 a.m.-5 p.m – The Market Beautiful at Kampers Aly in Laurel. Pancake breakfast and Christmas parade.

• 3 p.m. – Together for Christmas Tour Jonathan Wilburn and The LeFevre Quartet at the historic Temple Theatre. Order 24/7 at 800-965-9324.

• 5:30 p.m. – Experience the magic of the season as the City of Meridian presents “Christmas in the City,” holiday parade. FMI: 601-485-1998.

Tuesday, Dec. 4

• 11 a.m. – The Parkinson’s Support Group is having its end of year lunch which will be catered. Just bring a smile, great attitude, and fellowship filled heart. FMI: 601-604-1919.

Wednesday, Dec. 5

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

Thursday, Dec. 6

• 4-8 p.m. – Santa’s Christmas Factory – Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum downtown Meridian, 1808 4th St. FMI: 601-693-9905.

• 5 p.m. – The Meridian Chapter of Miss. Valley State Alumni will have it “Thanksgiving Alumni Round-Up Dinner” at Western Sizzlin. FMI: 601-350-0255.

• 7 p.m. – A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Country Christmas at the Meridian Little Theatre. Tickets www.meridianlittletheatre.com. or 601-482-6371.

• 7:30 p.m. – Diamond Rio Holiday & Hits at the MSU Riley Center. Tickets $52, $46. For fans of Sawyer Brown, Rascal Flatts, Zac Brown Band.

Friday, Dec. 7

• 4-8 p.m. – Santa’s Christmas Factory – Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum downtown Meridian, 1808 4th St. FMI: 601-693-9905.

Saturday, Dec. 8

• 9 a.m. – A Prayer Breakfast, hosted by Reflection of Life will be held at the Rush Hospital Private Dining Room with guest speaker Chaplin Dual. Tickets are $10 to assist children with GPA.

• 4-8 p.m. – Santa’s Christmas Factory – Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum downtown Meridian, 1808 4th St. FMI: 601-693-9905.

• 6 p.m. – A Fashion Show, hosted by Reflection of Life will be held at The Tommy E. Dulaney Center – Meridian Community College, doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 to assist children with GPA.

Friday, Dec. 14

• 4-8 p.m. – Santa’s Christmas Factory – Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum downtown Meridian, 1808 4th St. FMI: 601-693-9905.

Saturday, Dec. 15

• 4-8 p.m. – Santa’s Christmas Factory – Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum downtown Meridian, 1808 4th St. FMI: 601-693-9905.

Thursday, Dec. 20

• 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. – Brown Bag Lunch featuring The Max’s own Aaron Windham on classical guitar. Free and open to the public at The Max.