Monday, February 25, 2008

February 25, 2008 12:22 am

— Today
• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3735 19th St. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.
• 5 p.m.- 6:15 p.m. — TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) will meet at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center, Health and Fitness Auditorium. Call Nancy at (601) 485-0044 or (601) 527-2924 or go to Web site, www.tops.org.
• 6 p.m.- 7 p.m. — "Lose Weight in 2008" program will be held at the Frank Cochran Center, 1725 Carousel Drive in Highland Park, sponsored by East Central Mississippi Health Network. Call Beverly Knox at (601) 513-6489. Guest presenter Evelyn Acklin on Discretionary Calories.
• 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. — Part II Computer Course "Internet and Emailing" will be held at Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Call to pre-register at (601) 485-1812.
• 6 p.m. — Sts. John Lodge No. 507 will confer an entered apprentice degree at 7 p.m. at the lodge building, 2300 11th St. Dinner served at 6 p.m. and meeting begins at 7 p.m. All master masons welcome. Call (601) 482-1279.
• 7 p.m. — The Meridian Coin Club will meet at Mississippi Power Company Building, at the side entrance. Anyone interested in coin collecting as a hobby is welcome. Call (601) 679-5055.

Tuesday, Feb. 26
• 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. — AARP tax-Aide volunteers with E-File taxes free for low and middle income taxpayers. This service will be available at The Salvation Army Activity Center, 120 Sixth Ave. Please bring a copy of your 2006 tax return, 2007 tax forms, picture ID and Social Security Cards for all family members. First come first served. Call (601) 692-2758.
• Noon — Christian support group for those whose loved ones suffer with alcohol and drug problems will meet at First Presbyterian Church, 905 23rd Ave. Call Charlie at (601) 483-5927.
• 12:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3735 19th Street. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.
• 1 p.m. — The Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. This is open game and everyone is welcome. Call Tommie at (601) 679-8466 or Josie at (601) 483-5884.
• 6 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. — NAMI Connection (National Alliance on Mental Illness) a weekly support group will meet at College Park United Methodist Church, 1103 Highway 19 North. Call Gaynell Coleman at (601) 693-4991.
• 6:30 p.m. — Survivors of Sexual Assault Support group will meet at Wesley House Community Center, 1520 Eighth Avenue. Call (601) 485-4736.

Wednesday, Feb. 27
• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3735 19th Street. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.
• 3:30 p.m.- 4:15 p.m. — A free stories and activities time for children ages four through eight will be held at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. The featured story will be part 2 of "The Big Bad Wolf." Call (601) 693-6771, ext. 224.
• 8 p.m. — Meridian Little Theatre presents "Always...Patsy Cline" at the playhouse on Highway 39 North. Individual tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for seniors, military and youth. Call the box office at (601) 482-6371.

Thursday, Feb. 28
• 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. — Quilting Fat Quarters Sale will be held at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Call (601)485-1812.
• 12:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3735 19th St. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.
• 5:45 p.m.- 9 p.m. — Lauderdale County Country Dancers invite all ages to join us and learn to clog at 5:45 p.m., line dancing begins at 6:45 p.m., and Square dance at 7:30 p.m. at the Northeast Community Center, Briarwood Road. Beginning welcome. Call Carol Hosch at (601) 483-7016.
• 6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. — Grief Counseling and Homicide/Suicide Support group will meet at Wesley House Community Center, 1520 Eighth Ave. Call (601) 485-4736.
• 7:15 p.m. — Gamblers Anonymous will meet at Highland Baptist Church parsonage, 3400 27th St. Call David at (601) 938-9193.

Friday, Feb. 29
• 6:45 a.m.- 8:15 a.m. — Sixth Annual Mayor's and Supervisors' Leadership Prayer Breakfast will be held at Central United Methodist Church fellowship hall, 1004 23rd Avenue.RSVP by Feb. 27, at (601)938-1505. Keynote speaker will be David Landrum, chairman of the board for Mission Mississippi. Theme is "United We Shall Prosper."
• 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. — AARP tax-Aide volunteers with E-File taxes free for low and middle income taxpayers. This service will be available at East Mississippi Electric Power Association, 2128 Highway 39 North. Please bring a copy of your 2006 tax return, 2007 tax forms, picture ID and Social Security Cards for all family members. First come first served. Call (601) 692-2758.
• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3735 19th St. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.
• 1 p.m. — The Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. This is open game and everyone is welcome. Call Tommie at (601) 679-8466 or Josie at (601) 483-5884.
• 6 p.m. — Art For Heart will be held at Northwood Country Club. Hospitality and silent auction begins at 6 p.m. and seated gourmet dinner and live auction begins at 7:30 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association. Reservations required, call (601) 482-0166 or (601) 553-6103.
• 6:30 p.m.- 9 p.m. — A Little Night Music with Otha Barham will be held at Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Call (601) 485-1812.

To submit an event to Community Calendar, call Stephanie Denham at (601) 693-1551, ext. 3303, or e-mail sdenham@themeridianstar.com. Announcements may also be submitted by fax, (601) 485-1275.