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Daily:

Thursday, Nov. 1

• 10 a.m. – The Parkinson’s Support Group will meet at 15th Ave. Baptist Church. Bingo and lunch. Lots of fellowship. FMI: C.W. Rankin, 601-604-1919.

• 11:30 a.m. – Meridian Lions Club at Rush Hospital Cafeteria.

• 4:30 p.m. – K-6th Grade Rainbow Cloud Craft at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

• 5 p.m. – The Meridian Chapter of Miss. Valley State University Alumni will have its meeting at the Council of Organizations Building, 814-45th Ave. We will be collecting large can goods to be distributed to local charitable organizations. FMI: 601-350-0255.

• 5-8 p.m. – Cause for Paws at the Northeast Conference Center, 111 US Hwy. 11/80, Meridian. Admission is $10 which will cover all food and beverage samples. Ages 21 and over. All proceeds from the event will benefit East Mississippi Animal Rescue.

• 6 p.m. – The Jerry Wentworth Detachment #1101 of the Marine Corps League will meet at the VFW Post #79, 5614 Old Hwy. 80W. The Ladies Auxiliary will meet at the same time and place. Raffle tickets are for sale: $10 chance at your choice of a GEN 5 Glock gun. Please call Jill for tickets by Oct. 27, 601-917-1474. Come to visit us at our booth at the Farmer’s Market Nov. 3.

• 7 p.m. – Country legend and Meridian native Moe Bandy returns to the Temple Theatre. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets on sale now at the Temple Box Office, 601-693-5353. Premier seating $30, General admission $20.

• 8-9 p.m. – Fall Film Series: Walter Anderson: Realizations of an Artist, at The Max. $5 – free for members.

Friday, Nov. 2

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Soule Live Steam Festival – Watch a variety of informative and entertaining industrial/craftsman demonstrations. FMI: 601-693-9905.

• Noon – The EMBDC will have a Ribbon Cutting for Stribling Equipment & Empire Trucks to celebrate its Grand Opening.

• 7 p.m. – The Magic School Bus – Lost in the Solar System, a family show at the MSU Riley Center. $20, $12. For fans of The Magic School Bus book, TV, and video game series; children’s TV; science.

Saturday, Nov. 3

• 7 a.m.-1 p.m. – First Northeast High School Football Booster Club Rummage Sale and Vendor Event at the Northeast High School Senior parking lot (near baseball field), 702 Briarwood Rd., Meridian.

• 8 a.m.-1 p.m. – Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (Delta Nu Zeta Chapter) presents a Community Yard Sale at the Council of Organizations, 814 45th Ave., Meridian.

• 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – The 34th annual Homemakers Arts & Crafts Show and Sale will be at the Tommy E. Dulaney Center at MCC. Admission $1. FMI: 601-482-9764.

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Soule Live Steam Festival – Watch a variety of informative and entertaining industrial/craftsman demonstrations. FMI: 601-693-9905.

• 9 a.m.-5 p.m. – November Mississippi Day at The Max with a special invitation to our neighbors in Newton County. Everyone gets in for less than half price – $5 Adults + Seniors, $1 Kids 6-17, Free kids 5 + under. Free refreshments, a free photo booth, discounts in The Max store, and door prizes. Newton’s own Mr. Mike will have frozen yogurt for sale. Kids can create a souvenir art project at our FREE Make + Take Workshop.

• 10 a.m. – Alzheimer’s Mississippi is having its Active 4 Alz Day Walk/Run at Dumont Plaza. Registration is at 9 a.m. FMI: 334-590-0302.

Sunday, Nov. 4

• 1-5 p.m. – Christmas Open House at The Max Store. Stop by for refreshments and register to win a $100 gift basket.

• 2:30 p.m. – Come join the first NAMIWalks, in Meridian at The Grove in Bonita Lakes, to help bring awareness to mental illness. The National Alliance on Mental Illness Meridian Affiliate will be registering walkers at 2 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 5

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

Tuesday, Nov. 6

• 10 a.m. – Baby-Toddler Caramel Apple Popsicle Craft at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. Chess Club meets at 4:30 p.m.

• 7:30 p.m. – Ray Lamontagne, Just Passing Through at the MSU Riley Center. Tickets $73, $67. For fans of Amos Lee, Van Morrison, The Band.

Wednesday, Nov. 7

• 8-10 a.m. – EMBDC annual Meeting at the MSU Riley Center.

• 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.

• 3:30-6:30 p.m. – Our Lady’s Corner, the gift shop at St. Patrick Church, is hosting its annual Christmas Open House. All of the new Christmas items will be displayed and on sale for 20% off. Door prizes and free gifts with $25 purchases. St. Patrick Family Life Center, 2604 Davis St. FMI: Call Pat, 601-484-8989 or 601-479-0920.

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

• 6 p.m. – Small Town Worship Tour 2018 presents a free concert at the Neshoba County Coliseum, Seventh Day Slumber, featuring Brooke Robertson and Nathan Sheridan.

Thursday, Nov. 8

• 4:30 p.m. – K-6th Grade STEM (Makeables Robot Masks) at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

• 7-8 p.m. – At The Max – Walter Anderson: Realizations of an Artist – a one-hour biography, this film traces the extraordinary life of fiercely independent Mississippi artist Walter Inglis Anderson. $5 suggested donation.

Friday, Nov. 9

• 9 a.m. – Southeast Lauderdale High School will have its annual Veteran and Military Appreciation Day in the Southeast Lauderdale High School Gym. All veterans and military presently serving are invited to attend our program. A Thanksgiving lunch will be provided free of charge following the program.

• 7:30 p.m. – Stand By your Man – The Tammy Wynette Story. Tickets available soon at the Temple Box Office, 601-693-5353. Premier seating: $30, General Admission: $25.

Saturday, Nov. 10

• 8 a.m. – 18th annual Run For Hope at Bonita Lakes – includes a 10K Trail Run, a 5K Road Race, a 2 Mile Walk, and a 1 Mile Fun Run. Register in person at Anderson Health and Fitness Center or www.southernracetiming.com.

• 9 a.m.-noon – New Pilgrim M.B. Church invites you to its 2nd Annual Men’s Conference with guest speakers Dr. Ricardo Gillespie, Licensed Clinical Social Worker of Meridian, and Pastor Timothy Sears, Pastor of East Jerusalem M.B. Church of Toomsuba. Also, there will be a presentation by Law Enforcement that focuses on Church Security Training. FMI: 601-604-6846.

• 9 a.m.-5 p.m. – To Celebrate Veterans Day The Max is offering free admission to Veterans. Offer good for active and retired military and first responders.

Sunday, Nov. 11

• 10:30 a.m. – Veterans Day Ceremony at Doughboy Monument, 23rd Ave. and 6th St. FMI: Van McCarty, 601-483-6984.

• 11 a.m.-5 p.m. – To Celebrate Veterans Day The Max is offering free admission to Veterans. Offer good for active and retired military and first responders.

• Noon – Luncheon for Veterans at VFW Post 79, 5614 Old Hwy. 80 West. FMI: Ann Murphy, 601-693-5382.

• 3 p.m. – Veterans Day Parade, downtown Meridian, begins at 9th St. and 25th Ave. FMI: Leroy Morse, 601-693-4422.

Tuesday, Nov. 13

• 10 a.m. – Baby-Toddler Fall Leaf Popsicle Craft at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. Chess Club meets at 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 14

• 4:30 p.m. – Young Adults (7th-12th Grade) Pumpkin Door Hangers at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Thursday, Nov. 15

• 7-9 p.m. – Fall Film Series: The Ponder Heart at The Max. $5 suggested donation – free for members. Based on the novel by Eudora Welty, the Ponder Heart is set in fictional rural Clay County, home to the Ponders, the richest family in the county.

• 4:30 p.m. – K-6th Grade Thanksgiving Pilgrim Paper Doll Craft at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. Genealogy meets from 2-3 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 16

• 9 a.m.-7 p.m. – 37th annual holiday market the Handworks Holiday Market 2018, at 1200 High St., Jackson. Over 140 vendors with handmade gifts; Christmas decor; gourmet foods.

Saturday, Nov. 17

• 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. – Tis the Season Market at the Neshoba County Coliseum, 12000 Hwy. 15N, Philadelphia.

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m. – 37th annual holiday market the Handworks Holiday Market 2018, at 1200 High St., Jackson. Over 140 vendors with handmade gifts; Christmas decor; gourmet foods.

Sunday, Nov. 18

• 3 p.m. – The Mount Calvary M.B. Church will have its annual Harvest Tea Program with guest speaker the Rev. Tommie J. Ruffin, pastor of the Little Rock AME Church of Quitman.

Monday, Nov. 19

• 11 a.m. – Adult Dominoes and Donuts at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Tuesday, Nov. 20

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

• 7 p.m. – Ballet Magnificat! presents the Snow Queen at the Temple Theatre. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, Oct. 31 in the Temple Theatre Lobby, Monday-Friday – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. only. FMI: 601-693-5353 or Ken Rainey at 601-934-1033.

Wednesday, Nov. 21

• 3 p.m. – Movie Day for all ages at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Sunday, Nov. 25

• 4 p.m. – The KCS Christmas Train is back and will be stopping by Newton for a night of fun for all at the railroad junction on W. Church Street. The six-car train will bring Santa Claus for a visit with kids and offer visual displays inside and out for young and old alike. Free and open to the public.

Monday, Nov. 26

• 11 a.m. – Adult DIY Dream Catchers at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

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.

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

• 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. Registration for the Christmas Parade will open on Nov 2.

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

• 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.

Thursday, Dec. 6

• 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.