Published: February 29, 2008 12:55 am            

Friday, February 29, 2008

Today

• 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 Ave. 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.”

• 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.



Saturday, March 1

• The Collinsville Class of 1958 invites the classes of 1957 and 1959 to join their class reunion to be held May 2, at 6 p.m. at the Collinsville Fire Department. Call Barbara Anderson at (601) 693-8571 before April 15 for reservations.

• 8 a.m.-noon — First Saturday Flea Market will be held in downtown Enterprise, half mile east of Highway 11, across from the post office. Call (601) 659-4693 or (601) 659-3435.

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m. — The Loose Caboose Festival will be held in downtown Newton. Activities include a 5K run, entertainment, Memphis Barbecue contest, dog show, car, truck and motorcycle show, kid's zone, arts and crafts vendors and more. Call Newton Chamber of Commerce at (601) 683-2201. Deadline to enter barbecue contest is Feb. 23.

• 11 a.m.-4 p.m. — Irish Festival will be held at St. Patrick School, 2700 Davis St. Games, food, petting zoo and international cuisine and many more activities for the whole family Call (601) 482-6044.

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th St. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour information/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 6 p.m. — A dance at the Quitman Fire Department with classic music of oldies and current music for dancing and listening will be held. Cost is $2 and all money will benefit the Quitman Fire Department. Bring a finger food to share. This is hosted by CP and Annie Crimm. Call (601) 776-6269 or Jim and Jennie Crapes at (601) 776-6296.

• 6 p.m. — Annual Hunting and Heritage banquet will be held sponsored by the Okatibbee Chapter of NWTF, will be held at the Frank Cochran Center, in Highland Park. Dinner, served at 7 p.m., is catered by Outback Steakhouse. Call Gary Barber at (601) 482-7023 for tickets.



Sunday, March 2

• 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.and 7:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th Street. Call (601) 482-2498, 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

Monday, March 3

• 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. — The AARP 55 Alive Driver Safety Program, for persons 50 years old and older, will be held at the Enterprise Town Hall, 500 River Road, Cost is $10. The course will qualify citizens for a multi-year automobile insurance discount by some insurance companies. The course is taught by Charles Davis of Quitman.

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th St. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour hotline/information line at (601) 527-6669.

• 1 p.m. — The Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. All duplicate bridge players are welcome. Call Mary at (601) 527-2107.

• 5 p.m.-6:15 p.m. — Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) a non-profit weight loss support organization will meet at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center, Health and Fitness Auditorium. Call Nancy at (601) 485-0044 or 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 speaker Pace Cooke Emmons talking on “Emotional Eating.”



Tuesday, March 4

• 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — The AARP 55 Alive Driver Safety Program, for persons 50 years old and older, will be held at the Enterprise Town Hall, 500 River Road, Cost is $10. The course will qualify citizens for a multi-year automobile insurance discount by some insurance companies. The course is taught by Charles Davis of Quitman.

• 9 a.m.-1 p.m. — AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will E-file taxes for free for low and middle income taxpayers. This service is available at the Salvation Army Activity Center, 120 Sixth Ave. (B Street and 6th Avenue) Please bring a copy of 2006 tax return, picture ID, and Social Security Cards for all family members. First come, first served. Call (601) 692-2758.

• Noon - 1 p.m. — National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will hold its regular meeting at Weems Community Mental Health Center, 1415 College Drive in Meridian. A special presentation “In Our Own Voice” speaker will be at the meeting. Bring a brown bag for lunch. Call Kristen Owen at (601) 483-4821 or email namimeridian@gmail.com.

• Noon — Women’s Christian support group meeting for those whose loved ones suffer with alcohol and drug problems will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 905 23rd Avenue. Call Charlie at (601) 483-5927.

• 12:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th St. Call (601)482-2498 or the 24 hour information/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 an open game and everyone is welcome. Call Tommie at (601) 679-9466 or Josie at (601) 483-5884.



Thursday, March 6

• 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. — AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will E-File taxes for free for low and middle income taxpayers at East Mississippi Electric Power Association, 2128 Highway 39 North. Bring copy of 2006 tax return, 2007 tax forms, picture ID, Social Security cards for each family member. First come, first serve. Ca (601) 692-2758.

• 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. — Barbecue plates will be on sale for $6 each plate at the East Mississippi Electric Power Association, 2128 Highway 39 North. Tickets may be purchased at the front desk or from any team member. All proceeds will benefit Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society. EMEPA will deliver for 10 or more plates purchased. Call (601)581-8633.

• 12:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th Street. Call (601)482-2498 or the 24 hour information/hotline at (601)527-6669.

• 1 p.m. — The Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. All duplicate bridge players are welcome. Call Mary at (601)527-2107.

• 6 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. — A free seminar entitled: “Stigma Can Kill: Combating Negative Attitudes toward Mental Health Among Adolescents” will be held at Lamar School, 544 Lindley Road. Pre-registration is not required. Call Kim Waters at (601) 482-1345, ext. 13. Certificate of attendance and contact hours available upon request.



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.

        

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