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Grab the popcorn and settle in for this weekend’s Crossroads Film Festival, or, spring for any of the abundant arty choices popping up, all over town.

Rev. Dr. Chuck Meador (currently at Poplar Springs Dr. UMC in Meridian) will lead at St. Luke’s for the first time on Sunday, June 30.

Jim Wilkirson, Fondren Renaissance Foundation’s Executive Director for nearly a decade, is stepping out of his lead role effective May 1.

Each home features an open-plan living/kitchen with 2-bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, ideal for roommates or families. Private parking will be included.

Saturday’s another chance to scope out the great outdoors with NatureFEST! Cool stuff going on indoors, too, around town.

For 2019, the first Thursday evening event will run April 4, May 2 and June 6. The series takes a break in July and picks back up Aug. 1, Sept. 5 and Oct. 3.

The 32-room Hope Lodge facility offers free lodging for patients whose best chance for effective treatment is far from home.

Featuring Paninis, pizzas and salads, the 1,100 square foot eatery – with patio seating – is located in the former Maggie Moo’s ice cream shop.

Come together, neighbors – whether it’s a feast or festival, or any of the other great choices where conversation, food, dance, art and music intersect.

The nonfiction “Crooked Snake” is Boteler’s first published book — a volume prompted by his wife Jill’s suggestion that he write about the day he was kidnapped.