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:

Wednesday, Dec. 6

• 4:30 p.m. – Young Adult Craft Christmas Tree Cones at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Thursday, Dec. 7

• All day – Shop local for the holidays in downtown Newton and be entered to win a cash prize giveaway from the Chamber of Commerce.

• 4:30 p.m. – K-6th Grade Presentation by Katie Wolfe at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

• 5 p.m. – The Meridian Chapter of Miss. Valley State University Alumni will have their meeting and Christmas dinner at Western Sizzlin. All alumni in Meridian and surrounding counties are asked to attend. FMI: 601-482-4559.

• 6 p.m. – Annual Newton Christmas Parade “A Winter Wonderland.”

• 7 p.m. – 33rd annual Highland Baptist Church Singing Christmas Tree. Free Tickets available for all six presentations. FMI: 601-482-0191.

• 7:30 p.m. – Manhattan Transfer Meets Take 6 at the MSU Riley Center.

Friday, Dec. 8

• All day – Shop local for the holidays in downtown Newton and be entered to win a cash prize giveaway from the Chamber of Commerce.

• 7 a.m.-2 p.m. – Meridian Scottish Rite Bodies Annual Pancake Fund Raiser. Proceeds to benefit the Lauderdale County Schools Dyslexia Program. $5 pancakes/sausage/drink. Delivery for 10 or more plates. Meridian Masonic Center 2300 11th St. FMI: 601-693-1465.

• 9 a.m. – Meridian Community College will have its Practical Nursing Program Pinning Ceremony at the Temple Theater. FMI: 601-484-8728.

• 11 a.m. – Meridian Community College will have its Associate Degree Nursing Pinning Ceremony at the Temple Theater. FMI: 601-484-8745.

• 3 p.m. – Meridian Community College will have its Winter Graduation at the Temple Theater. FMI: 601-484-8628.

• 7 p.m. – 33rd annual Highland Baptist Church Singing Christmas Tree. Free Tickets available for all six presentations. FMI: 601-482-0191.

Saturday, Dec. 9

• 8:45 a.m. – Realtor Reindeer 5K Run/Walk plus Kids Fun Run at Bonita Lakes. The event will begin at 8:45 a.m with the Family Fun Run, the 5K Run/Walk will start at 9 a.m. FMI: Stacy Barr: 601-693-6171, Donna Monsour: 601-479-6427, Brenda Easterwood: 601-527-7515, Lisa Hickman: 601-679-1244, Hannah Williams: 601-938-8482, Amanda Snowden: 601-416-2747, Steve Corey: 601-527-5444.

• 9 a.m.-3 p.m. – Annual Whistlestop Marketplace at the Historic Newton Depot. Shop the Christmas Caboose and join the Fellowship Praise Band performance of Christmas Canon at the Roxy Theatre at 7 p.m. Cost is one can of food.

• 10 a.m.-3 p.m. – Christmas Car and Bike Show at Hickory Pick “N’s”. Take the Hickory exit to 9560 MS-503.

• 3 p.m. – The Jasper County Branch will have a NAACP Meeting at The Living Church of God, Church – 4910 C R 8, Vossburg. This is our last meeting for 2017.

• 4 p.m. – 33rd annual Highland Baptist Church Singing Christmas Tree. Free tickets available for all six presentations. FMI: 601-482-0191.

• 5-8 p.m. – Parkview Elementary Winter Wonderland Daddy/Daughter Dance in the Magnolia Middle School Gym.

• 6-8 p.m. – Meridian Museum of Art Holiday Gala at the Meridian Museum of Art.

• 7 p.m. – 33rd annual Highland Baptist Church Singing Christmas Tree. Free tickets available for all six presentations. FMI: 601-482-0191.

Sunday, Dec. 10

• 4 p.m. – 33rd annual Highland Baptist Church Singing Christmas Tree. Free tickets available for all six presentations. FMI: 601-482-0191.

• 7 p.m. – 33rd annual Highland Baptist Church Singing Christmas Tree. Free tickets available for all six presentations. FMI: 601-482-0191.

Monday, Dec. 11

• 11 a.m. – Adults Mason Jar Christmas Craft at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Tuesday, Dec. 12

• 8-10 a.m. – 2017 East Mississippi Development Corporation Annual Meeting at the MSU Riley Center.

• 10 a.m. – Baby/Toddler Christmas Tree Craft at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. Chess Club at 4:30 p.m.

• Noon – The Telephone Pioneers monthly meeting will be held at the Family Fish Camp, 5381 Vimville Causeyville Rd., Meridian, for its annual Christmas lunch. Price is $10 or 6/8 package men’s white crew socks for the Veterans Home in Kosciusko. All current and retired telephone employees and/or spouses are encouraged to attend. FMI: Call Sandie 601-527-1197.

Wednesday, Dec. 13

• 1 p.m. – The Military Officer of America Association, Meridian Chapter, will be held at The Western Sizzlin’.

• 4:30 p.m. – Young Adult STEM Snow Storm in a Bottle.

Thursday, Dec. 14

• 4:30 p.m. – K-6th Grade STEM St. Nicholas Activity.

Friday, Dec. 15

• 4-8 p.m. – Santa’s Christmas Factory at Soule’ Steam Works Dec. 15 through Dec. 22. A pure delight for kids of all ages. Bring your family to a true Christmas wonderland. The museum will be transformed into a Frozen Factory complete with falling snowflakes. There is even a train for the little ones.

Saturday, Dec. 16

• 1:30 p.m. – Six stars will be unveiled on the Mississippi Arts Entertainment Experience (The Max) Walk of Fame across from Dumont Plaza in downtown Meridian. This event is free and open to the public.

• 6 p.m. – Eighteen Mississippi artists chosen for The Mississippi Arts Entertainment Experience (MAX) inaugural Hall of Fame class will be celebrated at the Riley Center in downtown Meridian. The awards ceremony will be at 6 p.m. followed by a cocktail reception.

Monday, Dec. 18

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

Tuesday, Dec. 19

• 10 a.m. – Baby/Toddler Christmas Craft.

• 4:30 p.m. – Chess Club at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Wednesday, Dec. 20

• 4:30 p.m. – Circuit Board Activity for Young Adults at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Thursday, Dec. 21

• 3 p.m. – Christmas Movie for all ages at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

• 2-3 p.m. – Genealogy at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

• 6 p.m. – The International Singing Brakeman Association will be at The Red Roof Inn, Suite B, located at 2219 South Frontage Rd. Please bring a dish to share. We will eat at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. FMI: Glyn Jones, 601-581-1601.

Saturday, Dec. 23

• 1 p.m. – The historic Temple Theatre presents the Polar Express. All tickets $5 – Great theatre concessions available. Doors open one hour before showtime.

• 4 p.m. – The historic Temple Theatre presents the Polar Express. All tickets $5 – Great theatre concessions available. Doors open one hour before showtime.

• The historic Temple Theatre presents the Polar Express. All tickets $5 – Great theatre concessions available. Doors open one hour before showtime.

Thursday, Dec. 27

• 4:30 p.m. – Craft for Young Adults DIY New Year Hats at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Friday, Dec. 28

• 4:30 p.m. – K-6th Grade National Horse Day at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.