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Daily:

Thursday, July 26

• 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.

• 8-11 a.m. – Lauderdale County School District New Teacher Orientation at the LCSC Boardroom, 301 46th Court, Meridian.

• 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – AARP Smart Drivers Course will be held at the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program office in the United Way of East Mississippi building at 4817 North Park Drive, Suite B. FMI: 601-479-6887.

• 1-3 p.m. – Lauderdale County School District New Teacher Orientation at the LCSD Boardroom, 301 46th Court, Meridian.

• 3 p.m. – Fun Day Games and Bouncers for all ages at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. FMI: 601-693-6771.

• 6 p.m. – Art + Exchange at Meridian Story Session to be held at Meridian City Hall Auditorium.

Friday, July 27

• 8 a.m.-5 p.m. – Tax-Free Weekend – Take your old backpack to Loeb’s and receive $20 toward the purchase of a new backpack. Bring your Loeb’s receipt to The Max to receive $5 admission. Loeb’s will give all donated backpacks to Hope Village for Children.

• Mississippi Writers Guild Conference to be held at the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience. Speakers for the conference include Dr. Alan N. Brown, Hope Clark, Susan Cushman, Chandler Griffin, G. Mark LaFrancis, and Sue B. Walker. Keynote speaker on Saturday, Carolyn Haines, national best-selling author. Registration for the conference www.mississippiwritersguild.com. FMI: contact Susan Marquez at susanmarquez39110@gmail.com or Richelle Putnam at richelle1putnam@yahoo.com.

Saturday, July 28

• 9 a.m. – Believe Women’s Conference at Gateway Church, 3750 Lauderdale Road, Lauderdale, Miss. Call or text to reserve a spot, 205-499-6241. Free conference with a concert by Eternal Vision. Light lunch provided. Entertainment by the Relentless Ones. Speakers Jamie Ainsworth, Susan Estes, and Beth Sharp.

• Mississippi Writers Guild Conference to be held at the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience. Speakers for the conference include Dr. Alan N. Brown, Hope Clark, Susan Cushman, Chandler Griffin, G. Mark LaFrancis, and Sue B. Walker. Keynote speaker on Saturday, Carolyn Haines, national best-selling author. Registration for the conference www.mississippiwritersguild.com. FMI: contact Susan Marquez at susanmarquez39110@gmail.com or Richelle Putnam at richelle1putnam@yahoo.com.

• 1 p.m. – The Porterville Consolidated School Reunion Committee will have their next meeting at the new community center on Old Rock Road, Porterville. Everyone who attended the old school is asked to attend as we continue to prepare for our reunion Aug.31-Sept.1. FMI: 662-476-5768.

• 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 bluegrass music with possible banjo, mandolin, guitar, and fiddle players. FMI: 601-644-3701. Admission is free. Special guests this month will be gospel singers Kathy and Rodney Parker from Jackson.

Monday, July 30

• 9 a.m.-10 a.m. – Mini Maestros at The Max – A program for toddlers and their caregivers, Mini Maestros will explore various art forms through crafts, stories, music and dramatic play. Free and open to the public. Registration required.

• 11 a.m. – Adult Craft Making Wreaths at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. FMI:601-693-6771.

• 1-2 p.m. – East Central Community College will have its annual EC Day at the Neshoba County Fairgrounds in Philadelphia. Entertainment scheduled will be the ECCC Collegians rock-n-roll band, the Warrior cheerleaders, and the Centralettes dance line all at the Founders Square Pavilion. FMI: 601-635-6340.

Tuesday, July 31

• 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. – Baby/Toddler STEM – Chess Club meets at 4:30 p.m. at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Wednesday, Aug. 1

• 8:30 a.m. – Lauderdale County School District Convocation at MSU Meridian Kahlmus Auditorium. Speaker Dr. David Lee from Hattiesburg.

• 11 a.m. – Meridian Day at the Neshoba County Fair at Founders Square.

• 11:30 a.m. – NARFE meeting at Ronnie’s Steak and Grill, 734 Pecan Ave., Philadelphia.

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

Thursday, Aug. 2

• 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.

• 2 p.m. – East Central Community College will hold its first Preview Day for dual credit high school students on the campus in Decatur. The Preview Day is designed to introduce high school students to ECCC and college life. Sign-in will begin at 1:30 p.m. in Huff Auditorium. FMI: Contact Dr. Teresa Houston, vice president for instruction, at 601-635-6203 or thouston@eccc.edu.

• 4:30 p.m. – K-6th Grade STEM (Storm in a Jar) at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. 601-693-6771.

• 6 p.m. – The Jerry Wentworth Detachment #1101 of the Marine Corps League will meet at the VFW Post #79, 5614 Old Hwy. 80W. The Ladies Auxiliary will meet at the same time and place. Raffle tickets are for sale $10 Chance at Glock Gun. For tickets call 601-917-1474.

Saturday, Aug. 4

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Investigative Theatre with Tiffany McGehee At The Max – A Devised Theatre Workshop to gather people’s true stories and compile them into a new work. It is recommended for students ages 16+ – $30 members, $36 non-members. Registration required. 601-581-1550.

• 9 a.m.-5 p.m. – Join us for Meridian Day at The Max – There will be games on the lawn, food trucks, free snacks, and reduced admission prices. $5 adults, $1 youth 6-17, free for children 5 and under.

Monday, Aug. 6

• 9 a.m.-10 a.m. – Mini Maestros at The Max – a program for toddlers and their caregivers. Free and open to the public. Registration required.

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

• 5 p.m. – A Special Called meeting of the Board of Education of Lauderdale County School District will be held in the Boardroom at 301 46th Court, 2nd Floor, Meridian.

Tuesday, Aug. 7

• 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. – Baby/Toddler No David Goes To School Craft at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. Chess Club meets at 4:30 p.m. 601-693-6771.

Wednesday, Aug. 8

• 9 a.m. – East Central Community College Warrior Final Warrior Wednesday Orientation in the Vickers Fine Arts Center Auditorium for new and transfer students for the Fall 2018 term. Students can sign in for the sessions at 8:30 a.m. FMI: Contact Dr. Randall Lee, vice president for student services, at 601-635-6204 or rlee@eccc.edu.

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

Thursday, Aug. 9

• 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.

• 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. – The Disabled American Veterans Mobile Service Office will be at the Meridian DAV Chapter 56, 4101 19th St. (Highland Park). FMI: 601-364-7178.

• 4:30 p.m. – K-6th Grade Root Beer Float Day at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. 601-693-6771.

Saturday, Aug. 11

• 3 p.m. – Jasper County Branch NAACP Meeting at William Chapter UM Church, Hwy. 503, Vossburg, Miss.

Monday, Aug. 13

• 9 a.m.-10 a.m. – Mini Maestros at The Max – a program for toddlers and their caregivers. Free and open to the public. Registration required.

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

Tuesday, Aug. 14

• 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. – Baby/Toddler Paper Plate Farm Animals at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. Chess Club meets at 4:30 p.m. 601-693-6771.

• 5 p.m. – A Special Called meeting of the Board of Education of Lauderdale County School District will be held in the Boardroom at 301 46th Court, 2nd Floor, Meridian.

• 7-8 p.m. – The Max launches it Exhibits After Hours with a presentation by Marty Gamblin, Director of the Hall of Fame and Walk of Fame. For members only! Admission is limited to 25. Free for members. Light refreshments. Register for the event. 601-581-1550.

Wednesday, Aug. 15

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