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Weekly:

Thursday

• 11:30 a.m. – Meridian Lions Club meets at Rush Hospital Cafeteria. FMI: 662-693-1103.

• 6 p.m. – Thursday Vino and Van Gogh meets at the Meridian Museum of Art. FMI: 601-693-1501.

• 6:30 p.m. – Hope, Diabetes, Prayer, and Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month at Faith Baptist Church, 5050 Highway 19 North, Meridian. Everyone is welcome.

• 5:30 p.m., 2nd Thursday of the month, American Legion Post 257 meets at Temple Theater Ballroom. Fellowship followed by a meeting of both the Legion and Auxiliary. FMI: David Sloan 601-481-3949.

Daily:

Thursday, Aug. 24

• 2-4 p.m. – How to Develop a Business Plan at the MSU Meridian, Division of Business Deen Building. Contact Dustin Odom, dodom@business.msstate.edu or 601-696-2286.

• 4:30 p.m. – K-6th Grade – Move it. Move it! at The Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

• 5:30-9 p.m. – Power of the Purse at MSU Riley Center, with auctioneer Larry Sims, along with the Cowboy. Tickets $30. FMI: 601-693-2732.

• 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.

• 2:30 p.m. – Walk4ALZ Kickoff at Bedford Care Center in Marion. Help knock out Alzheimer’s.

• 7 p.m. – Dallas Holm, Dove Award winner, Grammy Nominee, and Gospel Music Hall of Fame inductee will be in concert at Calvary Baptist Church, 3905 8th St., Meridian. Free admission. A love offering will be received. FMI: 601-482-6403.

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. – 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 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 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

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 (TISBA) 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.

Saturday, Sept. 23

• 9 a.m. – Marion Shrine Club 5K Run will be at the Hamasa Shrine Temple, 5516 Dale Dr. in Marion. Late registration and packet pickup at 7:30 a.m. Registration includes a T-shirt. Register online at www.marionshrineclub5K.com or mail your form with check/money order made out to Marion Shrine Club. FMI: Contact Ken Burns 601-604-1711 – Benny Egler 601-480-2412 or the Hamasa Office 601-693-1361. Proceeds are for the benefit of the Marion Shrine Club.

• 2 p.m. – MSU Riley Center presents “How I Became a Pirate,” the musical Family Show that leads off the MSU Riley Center’s 2017-2018 Fall/Winter Performing Arts Series. Crafted especially for kindergarteners through fifth-graders. Tickets are $20 for adults and $12 for students or $35 each for the Family Series package at the MSU Riley Center Box Office, which is open 9a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 601-696-2200.

Friday, Sept. 29

• 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. -The 30th Annual Mississippi Pecan Festival in Richton. GPS address: 510 Wiingate Road, Beaumont, MS 39423. Admission $10, children 4 and under free. All weekend events: Broom making a demo, farming demo’s, arts and crafts booth, food vendors, lye soap demo, home-made biscuits, butter churning and more. If you are interested in booths or contests, please call 601-964-8222 or visit our website.

Saturday, Sept. 30

• 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. – The 30th annual Mississippi Pecan Festival in Richton. GPS address: 510 Wiingate Road, Beaumont, MS 39423. Admission $10, children 4 and under free. All weekend events: Broom making a demo, farming demo’s, arts and crafts booth, food vendors, lye soap demo, home-made biscuits, butter churning and more. If you are interested in booths or contests, please call 601-964-8222 or visit our website.

• 7-9 p.m. – Eight Annual Rose Hill Cemetery Costumed Tour by lantern light (last line forms at 8:30 p.m.) We will introduce four new stories in addition to the superstar stories already on tour. FMI: Call 601-479-283 or 601-692-5213 or 601-934-9311.