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.

• Meridian Museum of Art will be offering its After School Art Classes for Fall 2018, Sept. 6-Nov. 29. These unique 12-week sessions will be held on Thursdays – 7th-12th Grades 4-5:30 p.m.; 4th-6th Grades 4-5 p.m.; K-3rd Grades 4-5 p.m. Ages 12-17 years old Wheel Thrown Pottery 4:30-5:30 (Held at The MAX). FMI: 601-693-1501 or meridianmuseum@bellsouth.net or meridianmuseum.org to register.

• The Veterans food pantry is still open to all honorably discharged veterans and widows of veterans at the DAV Bldg. 4101 19th St. Open Tuesday-Thursday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. POC Patti Lindner at 601-485-1813.

• The Multi-County Community Service Agency, Inc. provides transportation to Fresenius Dialysis on Highway 39 in Meridian and transportation to MIDD on College Dr. in Meridian, Monday-Saturday from 5:30 a.m.-5 p.m. FMI: Please contact Delphine Gaines, Transportation Coordinator, at 601-934-1911 Cell; 601-485-1214 Office; or 601-483-4838 Leave a message.

• Eden Foundation, an outreach to the community. The crisis hotline is available 24 hours a day 601-453-4946.

• 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 an 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.

• VFW Post 79 – Hours of operation are 1-5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. Saturday 1-11 p.m. Monthly Post members meetings are every 2nd Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. along with the VFW Auxiliary. Saturday’s 8-11 p.m. we host our weekly Dance. The present band is The Fugitives. We also want to announce that we do rent our facility for wedding’s, birthday parties, anniversaries, etc. Rental fees: $250 plus $45 clean up fee for main hall and $75 plus $45 clean up fee for the Auxiliary room. We also have a large outdoor area with a covered grilling gazebo with wood burning grills. FMI: David Davis Commander at Post, 601-485-4042 and Steven Vinet Adjutant/Quartermaster at Post, 601-485-4042 or cell, 601-490-5997.

• 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.

Weekly:

Monday

• Noon – The Meridian First Ladies Civitan Club meets every second and fourth Monday of each month at noon in the Rush Hospital Private Dining Room on the third floor.

• 12:45 p.m. – The Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club meets every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at the Meridian Activity Center. FMI: 601-479-4925.

• 5:30-8 p.m. – Civil Air Patrol MS 102 Composite Squadron at Key Field ANG Base. FMI: georgetpurvis@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/montgomerycompositesquadron.

• 6:30-8 p.m., Monday, GriefShare support group meets at NorthPark Church, 7770 Highway 39 North. FMI: 601-482-1322 or www.facebook.com/northparkchurch.net.

Tuesday

• 12 p.m. – Meridian Civitan Club meets in the Rush Hospital Private Dining Room. (except every fifth Tuesday), FMI: 601-938-6409.

• 12 p.m. – Meridian Exchange Club meets at Red Lobster. FMI: 601-479-3954.

• 12 p.m. – Meridian Downtown Optimist Club meets at Western Sizzlin’. FMI: 601-693-2336.

• 12:45 p.m. – The Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club meets every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at the Meridian Activity Center. FMI: 601-479-4925.

• 12-1 p.m., Tuesdays, Refuge Christian Recovery, a meeting for women whose loved ones suffer from alcohol and drugs, meets at First Presbyterian Church, Founders Room, 905 23rd Ave. FMI: Charlie 601-917-6277.

• 5:30 p.m. Rotary Club of East Mississippi – Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month at The Daily Grind.

• 5-6:30 p.m. – NAMI Meridian would like to invite any adult diagnosed with a mental illness to join the Connection Support Group at the Wesley House Community Center, 1520 8th Ave. NAMI stands for National Alliance on Mental Illness and is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating and supporting those living with mental illness and their families. A Family Support Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at the same time and place. FMI: Call 601-917-1474 or 601-527-3734. NAMI Meridian Affiliate’s email address is namimeridian@gmail.com and mailing address is PO Box 8563, Meridian, MS 39303.

• 5:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesday/Thursday, Al-Anon meetings at Firehouse, 3753 19th St.

• 6 p.m. – Hope, Prayer, and Diabetes Support Group meets the first Tuesday of every month in the private dining room in the cafeteria (window seat) at Rush Foundation Hospital. FMI: Contact Debbie Lane at 601-703-9681.

• 6:30 p.m., 3rd Tuesday of the month, Disabled American Veterans Ch. 56 meets at 4101 19th St. Food pantry available 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. FMI: Commander Dan Ward 601-485-1813.

Thursday

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

• 12:45 p.m. – The Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club meets every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at the Meridian Activity Center. FMI: 601-479-4925.

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

• 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.

• 6 p.m. – VFW Post #79 Men’s and Lady’s Auxiliary meets the 2nd Thursday of each month. FMI: 601-701-6706.

Friday

• Longino Center Dance, Pecan Ave. behind Longino Fire Department in Philadelphia, open every Friday/Saturday night from 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Admission $8. Live music, free cokes/water, family atmosphere. FMI: Sam 601-728-0313

Daily:

Saturday, September 1

• 8 a.m.-1 p.m. – Earth’s Bounty/Meridian Art Walk at Singing Brakeman Park. FMI: 601-485-1944.

• 9 a.m. – QV Sykes 3rd Annual Labor Day Blues Festival, 900 QV Sykes Lane, Meridian. Gates open at 9 a.m. – showtime at 4:30 p.m. Featuring LJ Echols, Chris Ivy, Big Ro, Ms. Jody, Lady T – hosted by Ms. Mary. Tickets $20 in advance, $30 at the gate. Tickets available at Sam’s Fashion. FMI: 601-480-4635 or 601-917-4793.

Tuesday, September 4

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

Wednesday, September 5

• 11:30 a.m. – The monthly meeting of the Central MS Chapter 1251 of NARFE (National Active and Retired Federal Employees) will be held at Ronnie’s Steak and Grill, 734 Pecan Ave., Philadelphia. All active and retired federal employees and spouses are invited to attend. FMI: 601-389-1946.

• 4:30 p.m. – Young Adults (7th-12th Grade) Autumn Bracelet Craft at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. 601-693-6771.

Thursday, September 6

• 7 a.m. – Yoga at The MAX – Bring your yoga mat and join instructor Leslie Lee of Elegance Ballroom for an hour-long yoga class on Tuesdays and Thursdays – $5 members, $7 non-members.

• 12:45 p.m. – The Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at the Meridian Activity Center. FMI: 601-479-4925.

• 4-7 p.m. – Back 2 School Bash at Families First Resource Center-Meridian, 3128 8th St., Ste. B, Magnolia Plaza, Meridian. School supplies, door prizes, vendors, face painting, family fun and light refreshments provided. FMI: 601-366-6405 ext. 419.

• 4:30-6 p.m. – United Way Kickoff Business After Hours at Dentzel Carousel in Highland Park.

• 4:30 p.m. – K-6th Grade Handprint Dishcloth 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., Meridian. All alumni in Meridian and surrounding counties are asked to attend as we prepare for this fiscal year events. FMI: 601-482-4559.

• 5:30 p.m. – APPS 4 ALZ at the Venue, 820 22nd Ave. An evening of good food, drinks, and fun. Tickets are $25 before Tuesday, Sept. 4 and $30 at the door.

• 7-9 p.m. – The MAX presents its first film in The MAX Fall Film Series, The Reivers based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by William Faulkner. Food trucks and cash bar available. $5, free for members.

Friday, September 7

• 2 p.m. – The East Central MS Retired Educators will have its Sept. meeting at the Meridian Senior Citizens Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Members, and interested retired educators, should arrive for social at 1:30 p.m. with the meeting starting at 2 p.m. Our speaker will be Meridian Public School Superintendent, Dr. Amy Carter. FMI: Contact Adrian Tureaud Mosley at 601-604-2933.

Monday, September 10

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

Tuesday, September 11

• 7:30 a.m. – Any Given Child Business Before Hours, MSU Riley Center.

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

• 2 p.m. – The Telephone Pioneers will have its monthly meeting at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. If you are planning to attend the get-together Sept. 22, call to confirm you will be there. All current and retired telephone employees and/or spouses are encouraged to attend. FMI: Call Sandie at 601-527-1197.

Wednesday, September 12

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

Thursday, September 13

• 10:30 a.m. – Julep Antique & Gifts, 2222 Front St., Meridian.

• 4:30-6 p.m. – Lala Enterprises Business After Hours, Holiday Inn.

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

Sunday, September 16

• 2-4 p.m. – Clarkco State Park, located near Quitman, is observing its 80th year as a popular destination. Park lovers are invited to enjoy cake and punch during activities scheduled for the day. FMI: Contact Park Manager Tony Fleming at 601-776-6527 or email toneyf@mdwfp.state.ms.us.

Monday, September 17

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

Tuesday, September 18

• 7 a.m. – Yoga at The MAX – Bring your yoga mat and join instructor Leslie Lee of Elegance Ballroom for an hour-long yoga class on Tuesdays and Thursdays – $5 members, $7 non-members.

• 10 a.m. – The Parkinson’s Support Group will meet at Fifteenth Ave. Baptist Church for a program, fellowship, and refreshments. If you are a patient, caregiver, or family member come to join us. FMI: C.W. Rankin, 601-604-1919.

• 10 a.m.-noon – New Beginnings Adult Day Care Services, LLC will host a free seminar at Meridian Community College Workforce, 1524 Hwy. 19N, Meridian. The seminar is for professionals and lay caregivers. Pre-registration is required and can be done by calling 601-484-8856. FMI: Contact Ruth Sanders, RN at 228-219-2504.

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

• 10:30 a.m. – Touch of Elegance Hair Restoration Ribbon Cutting, 2211 Hwy. 45N Suite 4.

• 12:45 p.m. – The Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at the Meridian Activity Center. FMI: 601-479-4925.

Wednesday, September 19

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

Thursday, September 20

• 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Brown Bag Lunch at the Citizens National Bank Courtyard at The MAX with entertainment by Aa’Keela Hudnall. Free and open to the public.

• 4:30 p.m. – K-6th Grade Presentation by Kay Wolfe (Constitution Activity) at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. 601-693-6771. Genealogy 2-3 p.m.

• 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Free beginner Square Dance Party, Northeast Community Club, 628 Briarwood Rd., Meridian. Casual dress. No prior experience needed. FMI: Carol Hosch, 601-479-9606.

• 8-10 p.m. – Movies on the Lawn at The MAX – My Dog Skip. Food trucks and cash bar available. $5 – free for members.

Friday, September 21

• 8:30 a.m. tee time – 22nd Annual EMBDC Golf Classic at Northwood Country Club.

• 1 p.m. tee time – 22nd Annual EMBDC Golf Classic at Northwood Country Club.

• 6:30-9 p.m. – H.C. Porter Blues@Home Event at The MAX. H.C. Porter and blues musicians Bill Perry, Terry Bean, and Eden Brent will be on hand for this event. 6:30- 7 p.m. Book Signing; 7-7:45 p.m. Panel Discussion; 8-9 p.m. Concert. $10 members – $15 non-members.

Saturday, September 22

• 8:30 a.m. – Marion Shrine Club will have a 5K Run at the Hamasa Shrine Temple, 5516 Dale Dr., Marion. Prior to Sept. 15, $20 – Sept. 16 – Race Day, $25. Register online at www.time2run.net

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m. – The 28th Annual Forestry and Wildlife Festival at Archusa Water Park in Quitman. FMI: Contact Clarke County Chamber of Commerce, 601-776-5701.

Monday, September 24

• 11 a.m. – Adult DIY I.D. Pouches at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. 601-693-6771.

Tuesday, September 25

• 10 a.m. – The All New Kia of Meridian Ribbon Cutting, 1219 MS-39 Bypass.

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

Wednesday, September 26

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

• 7-10 p.m. – Big Daddy Weave will be at Evangel Temple, 3611 MS-145, Meridian. Tickets www.ticketfly.com.

Thursday, September 27

• 4:30 p.m. – K-6th Grade STEM (Shaving Cream Play Dough) at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. 601-693-6771.

• 5-9:30 p.m. – Earth’s Bounty + The MAX Present Night Market. Join us for a farmer’s market with food tastings and demos, music, and artisans selling their wares. Free and open to the public.

• 7:30 p.m. – Chicks with Hits featuring Terri Clark, Pam Tillis, and Suzy Bogguss to kickoff the MSU Riley Center’s 2018-2019 Fall/Winter Performing Arts Series. Tickets are $52 and $46 at the MSU Riley Center Box Office, which is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday or www.msurileycenter.com or by phone at 601-696-2200.

Saturday, September 29

• 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 a small fee which will benefit their youth program.

Friday, October 5

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

Friday, October 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, October 13

• 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, October 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.

Thursday, October 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.

Friday, October 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.

Friday, October 26

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

Thursday, November 1

• 8-10 p.m. – Fall Film Series: Walter Anderson: Realizations of an Artist, at The MAX. $5 – free for members.

Friday, November 2

• 7 p.m. – The Magic School Bus – Lost in the Solar System, a family show at the MSU Riley Center. $20, $12. For fans of The Magic School Bus book, TV, and video game series; children’s TV; science.

Tuesday, November 6

• 7:30 p.m. – Ray Lamontagne, Just Passing Through at the MSU Riley Center. Tickets $73, $67. For fans of Amos Lee, Van Morrison, The Band.

Thursday, November 15

• Fall Film Series: The Ponder Heart at The MAX. $5 – free for members.

Thursday, December 6

• 7:30 p.m. – Diamond Rio Holiday & Hits at the MSU Riley Center. Tickets $52, $46. For fans of Sawyer Brown, Rascal Flatts, Zac Brown Band.

Thursday, December 20

• Brown Bag Lunch featuring The MAX’s own Aaron Windham on classical guitar. Free and open to the public at The MAX.

Friday, January 11

• 7 p.m. – Diary of a Worm, A Spider & A Fly at the MSU Riley Center, Dallas Children’s Theatre. Tickets $20, $12. For fans of Doreen Cronin’s Bug Diaries books, children’s theatre, bugs.

Tuesday, January 29

• 7:30 p.m. – Ballet Hispanico at the MSU Riley Center. Tickets $39, $33. For fans of Latin music, salsa dancing, modern dance.