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.

F.Y.I.

• Library Book Sale – The Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library will have its fall book sale Oct. 11-13. The Friends of the Library volunteers will be upstairs each day from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., selling bags of books for $2 each. Readers, come and enjoy browsing and buying. FMI: 601-616-0240.

• Whitson Ramsey Invitation Exhibition will be at the Meridian Museum of Art Oct. 2-Dec. 1 from 3-5 p.m. Opening reception Oct. 7. FMI: Call Kate Cherry at 601-693-1501.

Daily:

Thursday, Oct. 4

• 4:30 p.m. – K-6th Grade Breast Cancer Ribbon Craft at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. 601-693-6771.

• 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. All alumni in Meridian and surrounding counties are asked to attend. FMI: 601-482-4559.

Friday, Oct. 5

• 8 a.m.-5 p.m. – Fall Film Series: A Time to Kill at The Max. $5 suggested donation – free for members.

• 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Par 75 – 2018 Drew Denney Memorial Golf Tournament at Northwood Country Club. All proceeds go directly to the Drew Denney Field House at Lamar School. 3 vs 3 Scramble Format. $100 per person entry fee. FMI: dmoff44@gmail.com.

• 1:30 p.m. – The East Central MS Retired Educators Association will have its meeting at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Guest speaker will be former Meridianite and a cancer survivor, Nancy Smith. FMI: Adrian Tureaud at 601-604-2933.

• 5-9 p.m – McAlister’s Fund-Raiser Dinner – Help Life Church Meridian take a mission team to Belize – just by eating at McAlister’s. Percentage of all sales will go to the Mission Team.

Saturday, Oct. 6

• 6:30 a.m.-noon – Pancake Breakfast at Calvary Masonic Lodge, Hwy. 145S across from New Hope Church. $5 per plate, eat in or take out.

• 7 a.m. – 37th Annual October Festival at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 1914 18th Ave., in the Meridian East End Community. Yard Sale begins at 7 a.m. – Oct. festival activities start at 10:15 a.m. with the Blessing of the Animals. Serving of the dinner plates start at 11 a.m. and stops at 2 p.m. Catfish and rib plates $8 – rib slabs $20. FMI: 601-693-1321.

• 8 a.m.-1 p.m. – Fall Plant Sale with East MS Master Gardeners at Earth’s Bounty on Front St. and 18th Ave. Come to see what we have for sale.

• 8 a.m.-1 p.m. – Earth’s Bounty/Meridian Art Walk at Singing Brakeman Park.

• 9 a.m.-3 p.m. – First Longest Day Alzheimer’s Walk at Bonita Lakes.

• 9 a.m.-5 p.m. – Mississippi Day at The Max. $5 for adults and seniors – $1 for children 6-17. Free for kids 5 and under. Free refreshments, free photo booth, door prizes, and frozen yogurt for sale. Special invitation to our neighbors in Philadelphia. 601-581-1550.

• 6 p.m. – The Grace Community Choir will present a gospel music concert at Grace Fellowship Baptist Church, Hwy. 493, 1 1/2 miles north of Meridian city limits. FMI: Contact Doyle McKee, 601-479-2483.

• 8 p.m. – A Night of Soul at the Meridian Temple Theatre. FMI: 601-934-0370.

Monday, Oct. 8

• 11 a.m. – Adult DIY Ceramic Vases at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. 601-693-6771.

• 4-10 p.m. – Queen City Fair begins at the Lauderdale Co. Agri-Center and continues through Oct. 14. $7 gate admission.

Tuesday, Oct. 9

• 10 a.m. – Baby/Toddler Fire Prevention Craft at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. Chess Club meets at 4:30 p.m. 601-693-6771.

• 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. – Unearthing the Past with History Bones “A Collection of Miniature Historical Scenes” by Meridian native Lee Collier Harper at Merrehope. Admission complimentary. FMI: 601-483-8439.

• 4-10 p.m. – Queen City Fair at the Lauderdale Co. Agri-Center and continues through Oct. 14. $7 gate admission.

• 5:30 p.m. – The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Meridian Affiliate’s annual Candlelight Vigil will be held at the Lauderdale County Courthouse Annex. This event is free and open to the public.

Wednesday, Oct. 10

• 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. – Unearthing the Past with History Bones “A Collection of Miniature Historical Scenes” by Meridian native Lee Collier Harper at Merrehope. Admission complimentary. FMI: 601-483-8439.

• 4-10 p.m. – Queen City Fair at the Lauderdale Co. Agri-Center and continues through Oct. 14. $7 gate admission.

• 4:30 p.m. – Young Adults 7th-12th Grade STEM (Tennis Ball Tower) at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. 601-693-6771.

Thursday, Oct. 11

• 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – The Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library will have its fall book sale. Bags of books for $2 each. FMI: 601-616-0240.

• 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. – Unearthing the Past with History Bones “A Collection of Miniature Historical Scenes” by Meridian native Lee Collier Harper at Merrehope. Admission complimentary. FMI: 601-483-8439.

• 4-10 p.m. – Queen City Fair begins at the Lauderdale Co. Agri-Center and continues through Oct. 14. $7 gate admission.

• 4:30 p.m. – K-6th Grade Fire Department Presentation at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. 601-693-6771.

• 6 p.m.-8 p.m. – Oktoberfest at The Max – join Chef An Howard Hill for a cooking demonstration and beer pairing featuring an Oktoberfest themed menu. Adults 21+ only. Reservations required. $30 members/$35 non-members. 601-581-1550.

• 7 p.m. – Meridian Little Theatre presents “Singin in The Rain”. The show opens on Oct. 11 and runs through Oct.16. Tickets can be purchased online at www.meridiainlittletheatre.com or by calling the box office at 601-482-6371. Box office hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Friday, Oct. 12

• 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – The Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library will have its fall book sale. Bags of books for $2 each. FMI: 601-616-0240.

• 4-10 p.m. – Queen City Fair begins at the Lauderdale Co. Agri-Center and continues through Oct. 14. $7 gate admission.

• 7 p.m. – Meridian High School class of 1978 will have a tailgating party at Meridian High School on the lawn during the MHS/Brandon football game.

• 7 p.m. – Meridian Little Theatre presents “Singin in The Rain”. Tickets can be purchased online at www.meridiainlittletheatre.com or by calling the box office at 601-482-6371. Box office hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Saturday, Oct. 13

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m. – 4th Annual Holiday Extravaganza Gift show at the Tommy Dulaney Center, Hwy. 19N across from MCC. FMI: Becky Brown, 601-480-1776.

• 10 a.m.-noon – Make + Take Workshop at The Max. Children’s event. FMI: 601-581-1550.

• 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – The Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library will have its fall book sale. Bags of books for $2 each. FMI: 601-616-0240.

• 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. – First Camp Eagle Ridge Fall Festival at Camp Eagle Ridge, Collinsville. Costs: Adults $10, Kids $5. A fundraiser to raise funds for volunteer scholarships – climbing wall, Zip-line, petting zoo, live music, booths, food, target shooting, high ropes course, bows/arrows, snow cones, balance walk. FMI: 601-480-5503.

• 2-5 p.m. – USM Rolling Eagles Wheelchair Basketball Team (MACE) vs City of Meridian Community All-Stars at Carver Middle School Gym. This is a free event. All featuring Mr. Antonio Wright who is the author of From a Label to a Brand.

• 3 p.m. – Jasper County Branch NAACP Meeting at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 46 Edmond King Rd., Bay Springs. FMI: 601-764-4611.

• 4-10 p.m. – Queen City Fair begins at the Lauderdale Co. Agri-Center and continues through Oct. 14. $7 gate admission.

• 7 p.m. – Meridian Little Theatre presents “Singin in The Rain”. Tickets can be purchased online at www.meridiainlittletheatre.com or by calling the box office at 601-482-6371. Box office hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday.

• 7 p.m. – Meridian High School class of 1978 will hold its 40th class reunion at the Northeast Conference Center. FMI: Call 601-917-6793 or 601-481-5125 or Facebook MHS Class 78.

• 7:30 p.m. – Lonesome Traveler: The Concert with special guest Peter Yarrow at the MSU Riley Center. Tickets $39, $33. For fans of Peter, Paul, and Mary, The Kingston Trio, the ’50s and ’60s folk music.

Sunday, Oct. 14

• 2 p.m. – Mississippi’s Walk for Diabetes – “We Are Family” Walk at Bonita Lakes Park, Meridian. Registration for the walk begins at 1 p.m. FMI: Please visit msdiabetes.org, call 601-957-7878, or visit the Diabetes Foundation’s Facebook page.

• 2 p.m. – Meridian Little Theatre presents “Singin in The Rain”. Tickets can be purchased online at www.meridiainlittletheatre.com or by calling the box office at 601-482-6371. Box office hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Monday, Oct. 15

• 11 a.m. – Adult Pink Ribbon Key Chain Craft at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. 601-693-6771.

• 7 p.m. – Meridian Little Theatre presents “Singin in The Rain”. Tickets can be purchased online at www.meridiainlittletheatre.com or by calling the box office at 601-482-6371. Box office hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Tuesday, Oct. 16

• 10 a.m. – Baby/Toddler Paper Plate Scarecrow at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. 601-693-6771. Chess Club meets at 4:30 p.m.

• 7 p.m. – The Oct. DAV/DAVA meeting will be held at the Kendallwood Bldg. at Highland Park. Potluck meal will be served at 6:30 p.m.

• 7 p.m. – Meridian Little Theatre presents “Singin in The Rain”. Tickets can be purchased online at www.meridiainlittletheatre.com or by calling the box office at 601-482-6371. Box office hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Wednesday, Oct. 17

• 4:30 p.m. – Young Adults 7th-12th Grade DIY Ceramic Phone Holders at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. 601-693-6771.

Thursday, Oct. 18

• 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Brown Bag Lunch at the Citizens National Bank Courtyard at The Max with entertainment by Scott McQuaig. Free and open to the public.

• 4:30 p.m. – K-6th Grade Harvest Craft Pumpkin Decorations at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. Genealogy meets from 2-3 p.m. 601-693-6771.

• 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.

• 6 p.m. – 4th Annual Bud & Burgers at Singing Brakeman Park with live entertainment from Timmy Segars. Admission is $10 per person and all proceeds go to L.O.V.E.’s Kitchen. Team registration is $50, and the first 20 teams to sign-up will receive a $50 gift card to Cash Saver. Teams can register online at www.mitchelldistributing.com. FMI: Contact Anna Grace Tanner at annagrace@mitchellcompanies.com or the Mitchell Distributing office at 601-482-6161.

Friday, Oct. 19

• 4 p.m. – Rails to Reels Film Festival opening ceremony at The Max for filmmakers and community. The Meridian Freedom Project will show their films at The Max during the event.

• 6:30 p.m. – Rails to Reels Film Festival at the Temple Theatre.

• 8-10 p.m. – Fall Film Series: Field of Dreams, at The Max. $5 – free for members.

• 7:30 p.m. – Take Me To The River New Orleans Live at the MSU Riley Center. Tickets $43, $37. For fans of The Neville Brothers, The Meters, New Orleans music.

Saturday, Oct. 20

• 8-11 a.m. – Fall Downtown Cleanup.

• 8-11 a.m. – Costumed Pumpkin Run 5K & Mini Pumpkin Run 1 mile, sponsored by Smoothie King at Bonita Lakes, upper lakes.

• 11 a.m. – Bluegrass Gospel Singing on the River & Cornhole Tournament at Chunky River Recreation – 24055 Hwy. 80, Chunky. Singing begins at 11 a.m. featuring: Leipers Fork Bluegrass, Pilgrim Family Bluegrass Band, Jason Archie Family. No admission fee/donations accepted – 1st “Boss Toss” Cornhole Tournament begins at 3:30 p.m. after the singing. Concessions available throughout the day. Bring your lawn chairs. FMI: 601-480-3045.

Sunday, Oct. 21

2 p.m. – The first Meridian Kidney Walk will be at Bonita Lakes Park in Meridian. Online registration is available at www.raceentry.com. FMI: 601-483-0606.

Monday, Oct. 22

• 11 a.m. – Adult Bingo at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. 601-693-6771.

Tuesday, Oct. 23

• 10 a.m. – Baby/Toddler Cat Day Craft at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. Chess Club meets at 4:30 p.m. 601-693-6771.

Wednesday, Oct. 24

• 4:30 p.m. – Young Adults 7th-12th Grade DIY Sugar Skull at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. 601-693-6771.

Thursday, Oct. 25

• 4:30 p.m. – K-6th Grade Fall Leaf Paper Wreath Craft at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. 601-693-6771.

• 6:30 p.m. – 2018 Oktoberfest at Meridian Little Theatre. Live music by Jeff Holland Band, silent auction, and craft beer. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. FMI: 601-482-6371.

• 6:30 p.m. – The Kemper Co. Forestry Association will hold it’s Fall meeting at the M.S.U. Extension Office/Ruby Rankin Farmer’s Market Bldg, 587 Old Scooba Rd., DeKalb. Please call 601-743-2837 by 5 p.m. Monday. Oct. 22 with the number of people attending.

Friday, Oct. 26

• 7:30 p.m. – John Prine at the MSU Riley Center. $88, $82. For fans of John Hiatt, Lyle Lovett, Robert Earl Keen.

Saturday, Oct. 27

• 7-11 a.m. – The Long Creek Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department is having a pancake breakfast at their firehouse, 4892 Zero Rd. Pre-ordered tickets are $6 or $7 at the door. Breakfast included pancakes, sausage, and a drink. To pre-order call 601-917-1474. Proceeds go toward buying much-needed equipment and gear.

• 9 a.m. – Shotgun Start – The East Central Community College softball and baseball teams are hosting a 27-hole golf scramble tournament at the Decatur Country Club, with all proceeds going to support the two programs. Cost is $75 per team. The tournament is limited to the first 36 paid teams, and the deadline to enter is Saturday, Oct. 20. To register, send a check and the names of both golfers to Eric Neel, ECCC Head Softball Coach, East Central Community College, P.O. Box 129, Decatur, MS 39327. FMI: Contact Neel at eneel@eccc.edu or 601-410-7141.

• 10 a.m.-9 p.m. – Shine a Light on Cystic Fibrosis – Glow Run, Silent Auction, Pumpkin Carving Contest, and much more at Lazy Acres, 596 Lazy Acres Rd., Chunky. The night will conclude with a fireworks display at 8:30 p.m.

• 3:30 p.m. – Friends will gather at Sandy Ridge Bluegrass Park for a day of fellowship, food, pickin’, and grinnin’. 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.

• 6-10 p.m. – MUM’s 22nd Annual Halloween Jam & Costume Contest.

Monday, Oct. 29

• 11 a.m. – Adult DIY Leaf Mason Jar Craft at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. 601-693-6771.

Tuesday, Oct. 30

• 10 a.m. – Baby/Toddler Puffy Ghost Craft at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. Chess Club meets at 4:30 p.m. 601-693-6771.

Wednesday, Oct. 31

• 4:30 p.m. – Young Adults 7th-12th Grade Pretzel Spider Web at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. Spooky Stories & Candy for Kids. 601-693-6771.