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.

• Tickets are on sale now for Power of the Purse Live and Silent Auction on Aug. 24 at the MSU Riley Center. Sneak Peek: 5:30-6 p.m. Event at 6 p.m. Proceeds to benefit United Way of East Mississippi Imagination Library. Tickets $30. FMI: Call 601-693-2732.

• The 30th annual Mississippi Pecan Festival Sep. 29, 30 and Oct. 1, 2017 in Richton. GPS address: 510 Wingate Road, Beaumont, MS 39423. Admission $10, children 4 and under free. Events at the weekend long festival are: arts and crafts, live craft demonstrations, broom maker, basket maker, draft horse farming, mule pull, blacksmith demos, blue grass and gospel music, and much more. If you are interested in booths or contests, please call 601-964-8222 or visit our website.

• Lauderdale County Veteran Service Office at 1827 23rd Ave. is open from 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday and 8-11 a.m. on Friday. Call for appointment. Walk-ins welcome. FMI: Jesse Barnett 601-482-9811.

• Lunch Bunch AA meets at Firehouse, 3753 19th Street Monday-Saturday, 12:15-12:45 p.m.

• Happy Hour AA meets at Firehouse daily from 5:30-6:30, 3753 19th Street.

• Big Book AA meets at Alliance, 5000 Highway 39 North Sunday-Thursday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Friday/Sunday, 5:30-6:30 p.m., and Friday/Saturday from 7:30-8:30 p.m.

• Quitman Serenity AA meets Tuesday/Thursday 7-8 p.m. and 11 a.m.-12 p.m. on Saturday at 205 Kirkland Drive.

Daily:

Wednesday, Aug. 23

• 4:20 p.m. – YA – 7th-12-grade Quizlet Activity at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

• 6 p.m. – Revival at Oak Grove Baptist Church. Bro. Kara Blackard from Wheeler Grove Baptist Church, Corinth will be bringing the messages. Bro. Lee Robinson from First Baptist Church, Stonewall will be leading in worship. Childcare will be provided for ages 3 and under.

Thursday, Aug. 24

• 4:30 p.m. – K-6th Grade – Move it. Move it!

• 5:30-9 p.m. – Power of the Purse at MSU Riley Center, with auctioneer Larry Sims, along with the Cowboy.

• 7 p.m. – David Phelps direct from the Bill Gaither Homecoming TV shows and the Gaither Vocal Band will be at the Temple Theater for one performance. Ticket information: 601-693-5353 or 601-934-1033 or 601-480-0393. Tickets on sale at the Temple Theater.

Friday, Aug. 25

• 9-11 a.m. – Meridian Athletic Club Senior Health Fair. Free active aging classes and wellness fair. FMI: 601-453-5874.

Saturday, Aug. 26

• 10 a.m.-3 p.m. – Shape Note Singing in Sebastopol at Antioch Primitive Baptist Church on Highway 21. Free admission. FMI: 601-940-1612.

• 11 a.m.-6 p.m. – 2nd annual Meridian Day Festival on City Hall Green. Community festival full of fun, games, music, and food. There will be pony rides for the kids as well as inflatables and a dunking booth. There will be several vendors on location and the stage entertainment will be Luv Undercover Band, Scott McQuaig & the Tomcats, and Fatback. FMI: 601-479-6841.

• 3:30 – 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 blue brass music with possible banjo, mandolin, guitar, and fiddle players. FMI: 601-644-3701.

• 7 p.m. – Live at the Meridian Temple Theatre and direct from England, world renowned Theater Organist-Pianist-Vocalist Matthew Bason. Admission $10 at the door; MTOS members and children under 12 free. MCC Life Quest members $5.

Sunday, Aug. 27

• 9:30 a.m. – New Beginning UMC, Porterville will have their church service and picnic at Okatibbee Lake East Bank Pavilion across the spillway on the hill. Service will begin at 9:30 a.m. with picnic around 12:30. All members and friends are welcome to attend. Rev. Charles Malone, pastor. FMI: 601-483-6475.

• 10 a.m.-3 p.m. – Shape Note Singing in Sebastopol at Antioch Primitive Baptist Church on Highway 21. Free admission. FMI: 601-940-1612.

• 10:45 a.m. – Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 301 46th Ave., Meridian, will have their annual Homecoming Services and Fall Revival.

• 11 a.m. – Women’s Day Program at First Union Baptist Church – 610 38th Ave. in Meridian. Theme – “The Holy Ghost and Missions In a Dark World.” FMI: 601-483-4189.

• 1 p.m. – Bingo at the Meridian Activity Center.

• 2 p.m. – Galilee Missionary Baptist Church will have a Color Rama Program. Several ladies from the city will explore the colors.

• 2 p.m. – Silent Movie Sunday at the Meridian Temple Theatre featuring world renowned British Theater Organist Matthew Bason providing the Live musical score for the 1927 action thriller silent movie “WINGS.”

Monday, Aug. 28

• 11 a.m. – Adult Game (Taboo) at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

• 7 p.m. – Revival services at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 301 46th Ave., in Meridian. Monday-Youth Night.

Tuesday, Aug. 29

• 10 a.m. – Baby/Toddler Lego Activity and Story Time at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

• 4:30 p.m. – Chess Club at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

• Revival services at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 301 46th Ave., in Meridian. Tuesday women’s Night.

Wednesday, Aug. 30

• 4:30 p.m. – YA – 7th-12th grade Game Day Activity at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

• 7 p.m. – Revival services at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 301 46th Ave., in Meridian. Wednesday men’s Night.

Thursday, Aug. 31

• 1 p.m. – Bingo at the Meridian Activity Center.

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

Saturday, Sept. 2

• 8 a.m.-1 p.m. – Earth’s Bounty at Singing Brakeman Park. Fresh fruits, vegetables, honey, jams, jellies, breads, soaps, shrubs, flowers and more.

• 9:30 a.m. – Annual Scooba Day Barbecue and Horse Show – Scooba Riding Club Arena. Horse show begins at 10 a.m. Sign up begins at 9:30 a.m. Negative Coggins test papers must accompany all horses entering grounds. FMI: Jean Reed 601-562-5552 or Teresa Reynolds 01-527-9792.

• 11 a.m.-3 p.m. – The Meridian First Saturday Art Walk will be held in downtown Meridian. A variety of artists will exhibit at Dumont Plaza, the Meridian Museum of Art, the Brickhaus, and other downtown businesses. A wide variety of works including paintings, pottery, jewelry, photography, prints, and vintage assemblage will be on display. FMI: Go to the Meridian Art Walk Facebook page or call 985-516-3763.

• 12-6 p.m. – Meridian Community Blood Drive at Walgreens in North Hills. Donors will receive a T-shirt and a gift card (while supplies last). FMI: Visit us at msblood.com or call 888-902-5663.

• 7 p.m. – The “Wisecarvers” of Erwin, Tenn. will be in concert at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Newton. The church is located at 4442 Newton-Conehatta Road (5 miles North of Newton). A love offering will be received. FMI: 601-896-2249.

Sunday, Sept. 3

• 10:30 a.m. – Homecoming at Vardaman Baptist Church in Kemper County. Special music will be provided by Jami Meadows, Brandon Jones, and children. Former Pastor Bro. Josh Meadows will bring the message, followed by a covered dish lunch. FMI: 601-656-0031.

• 2 p.m. – Meridian Holiness Deliverance Church is having their Annual Church Anniversary and Homecoming Celebration. FMI: 601-483-5297 or 601-513-5956. deadline to RSVP is Aug. 27.

Wednesday, Sept. 6

• 9 a.m.-1 p.m. – ECPDD Area Agency on Aging presents Senior Awareness Program at the Tommy Dulaney Center. Free health screenings and more. There will be vendors, food, and door prizes. FMI: 1-800-264-2007.

Thursday, Sept. 7

5 p.m. – The Meridian Chapter of Miss. Valley State University Alumni will have their meeting at the Council of Organization Building, 814-45th Avenue. We are asking all alumni in Meridian and surrounding counties to please attend as we begin to prepare for our upcoming events. FMI: 601-482-4559.

Friday, Sept. 8

• 1:30-3 p.m. – The Retired Educators of East Central MS will meet at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Agenda includes refreshments and fellowship, guest speaker, and business session. All retired educators are invited to attend. FMI: Shirley Burton, 601-632-1361 or 601-479-7863.

Saturday, Sept. 9

• 2-10 p.m. – The International Singing Brakeman will be celebrating the birthday of Jimmie Rodgers at Red Roof Inn, Suite B, 2219 South Frontage Road. Please bring a dish to share. Admission is $5 per person. Come join us for lots of good music, good food and fellowship. FMI: Glyn Jones, 601-581-1601.