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Daily:

Saturday, Sept. 29

• Throughout the day – Bike Your Park Day at Clarkco State Park, 386 Clarkco Road, Quitman.

• 6:30 a.m. – Queen City Race For Life and Street Strut for Breast Cancer.

• 4-6 p.m. – A rally will be held in Kosciusko with the Democratic candidates for US House and Senate at the Bobcat Gymnasium, 600 Tipton St., Kosciusko. Speakers will include Congressman Bennie Thompson and Senate candidates, former Secretary of Agriculture Mike Espy and MS State Representative David Baria. Suggested donation $5 per person. FMI: AttalaDems@gmail.com.

• 7 p.m. – Disney’s Aladdin Jr. at Meridian Community College in the McCain Theatre. Admission Adults $10, Children $5, 601-484-8696 for tickets.

• 7-9 p.m. – Rose Hill Cemetery Costumed Tour in Meridian. Volunteer historians and storytellers portray, in period costume, the lives and times of some of those buried in Rose Hill Cemetery. Last line forms at 8:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Great parking available at Calvary Baptist Church for small fee which will benefit their youth program.

Sunday, Sept. 30

• 2 p.m. – Disney’s Aladdin Jr. at Meridian Community College in the McCain Theatre. Admission Adults $10, Children $5, 601-484-8696 for tickets.

Monday, Oct. 1

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

Tuesday, Oct. 2

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

Wednesday, Oct. 3

• 10 a.m. – Mini Maestros in the Exhibits at The Max. Kids five and under experience the upstairs exhibits, led by a museum educator. Free with museum admission. 601-581-1550.

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

• 4:30 p.m. – Young Adults 7th-12th Grade Pink Ribbon Pin Craft at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. 601-693-6771.

• 6:30 p.m.-until – Firearms Rights & Responsibilities – Sponsored by Marion Police Department and Rock House Pawn – Free admission – free raffles, Local and State Law Enforcement Speakers.

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.

Saturday, Oct. 6

• 7 a.m. – 37th Annual Oct. 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.

• 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.

Monday, Oct. 8

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

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.

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.

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

Thursday, Oct. 11

• 10:30 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.

• 4:30 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.

Thursday, Oct. 11-13

• 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.

Friday, Oct. 12

• 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.

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.

• 10:30 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.

• 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, ’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.

Monday, Oct. 15

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

Tuesday, Oct. 16

• 10 a.m. – Baby/Toddler Paper Plate Scarecrow at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. 601-482-4444. Chess Club meets at 4:30 p.m. 601-693-6771.

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. Genealogy meets from 2-3 p.m. at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

• 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

• 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. – 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.

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.