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.

Daily:

Saturday, Aug. 26

• 9 a.m. – The nonprofit organization Mississippi Combine is organizing Prayer Walk Philadelphia starting on the north side of the Neshoba County Courthouse and branching into Robinhood Circle. FMI: Facebook Mississippi Combine.

• 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. – Second 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 grass 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 a 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.

• 11 a.m. – Homecoming at Druid Hills U.M. Church, 3565 State Blvd, Meridian. Rev. Gib Prince guest speaker. Pastor, Rev. Richard Williams. Pot Luck lunch after services. We look forward to seeing all our old friends and family.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

Wednesday, Aug. 30

• Noon – A special called meeting of the Board of Trustees of Meridian Public School District will be held at Central Administrative Building, located at 1019 25th Ave.

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

Thursday, Aug. 31

• 10 a.m. – EMBDC Grand Re-Opening Ribbon Cutting for Edward Jones Investments, 2514 River Birch Dr. Suite 100 A, Meridian.

• 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.

Friday, Sept. 1

• 3-6 p.m. – Agape Storehouse LFW Ministries, Inc. will have a Labor Day Fundraiser – Boston Butts or Rack of Ribs. Tickets $25. Pickup at Agape Storehouse Church Fellowship Hall., 4603 Highway 39 N. Homemade baked good also available for purchase on day of event.

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.

• 11:30 a.m. – The monthly meeting of the Central Mississippi Chapter 1251 of NARFE (National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association) will meet at Ronnie’s Steak and Grill, 734 Pecan Ave., Philadelphia. FMI: 601-389-1946.

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

• 2-4 p.m. – Book signing for Dan Talley, author of “The Stan” at Meridian Little Theatre. Sponsored by the Rose Hill Company. FMI: Call 601-479-2483.

• 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.

Monday, Sept. 11

• 5-7 p.m. – The City of Meridian Public Works Department has scheduled an open forum public meeting to discuss proposed pedestrian enhancements to Old US Highway West between Highway 19 and 71st Place. The meeting will take place at the Oakland Heights Elementary School Auditorium, 601 59th Ave., Meridian.