Published: March 03, 2008 10:28 pm            

Tuesday, March 5, 2008

Today

• 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.

• 7 p.m. — The Oakland Heights Masonic Lodge will meet at the lodge building, 4893 Highway 19 North. Call David Stokes at (601)616-2322.



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.

• Noon - 1 p.m. — Make-A-Wish Volunteer meeting will be held at Rush Foundation Hospital, sixth floor conference room. Lunch will be provided. Final plans for Walk For Wishes to be held April 5 at Bonita Lakes will be discussed. Call Brenda at (601)483-8144.

• 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.

• 5:45 p.m.- 9 p.m. —The Lauderdale County Country Dancers will offer dance lessons for all ages, clogging at 5:45 p.m., Line dancing at 6:45 p.m., and Square dancing at 7:30 p.m., at the Northeast Community Center on Briarwood Road. Call Carol Hosch at (601)483-7016.

• 6 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. — A free seminar entitled: "How to Talk to Children and Adolescents About Difficult Topics" 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.

• 6 p.m. — The Meridian Chapter of Mississippi Valley State University Alumni Association will meet at the Council of Organization building, 814 45th Avenue. All alumni in the surrounding area are asked to attend. Call (601) 483-6475 or (601) 681-6391.

• 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. — Young Professionals of Meridian will host a Bowl Benefit to aid the Keeping Kids Engaged in the Arts After School. The benefit will be held at Weidmann's Restaurant and include soup, bread and a hand made bowl (to keep). Cost is $20 and may be obtained at Deli on 5th and The Daily Grind, or call Heather Goodwin at (601)486-1093 or Stacy McInnis at (601)693-0960.

• 6:30 p.m. — The American Legion Post No. 125 will hold their monthly meeting at the Dick McWilliams American Legion Post building, 6420 5th Street. Pot luck dinner served. All veterans welcome. Call Roy Pete at (601)986-5545.

• 7:15 p.m. — Gamblers Anonymous will meet at Highland Baptist Church parsonage, 3400 27th Street. Call David at (601)938-9193.



Friday, March 7

• 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.

• 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.

• 6:30 p.m. — The Mississippi Blue Yodeler Fan Club will meet at the Meridian Masonic Center, 2300 11th Street. Special guests will be Hoppy Spinks and the Dirt Road Band. Pot luck dinner served at 6:30 p.m. and admission is $2. Call Ken Johnson at (601)482-1279.



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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