Published: March 06, 2008 01:15 am            

Thursday, March 6, 2008

Today

• 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 St. 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 Ave. All duplicate bridge players are welcome. Call Mary at (601) 527-2107.

• 1 p.m. — Bingo will be held at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Call (601) 485-1812.

• 2 p.m.-4 p.m. — An open house for the new facility of East Mississippi State Hospital's Friendship Center at its new location, 5701 North Hills Street. Call (601) 482-7630 or (601)481-1241.

• 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.

• 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. — Grief Counseling and Homicide/Suicide support group will meet at Wesley House Community Center, 1520 Eighth Avenue. Call (601)485-4736.

• 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.



Saturday, March 8

• 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.

• 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. — Bob Ross Painting Workshop "Tropical Jaguar" will be held at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Call to pre-register at (601)485-1812.

• 11 a.m. — The Meridian Daylily Society will meet at Meridian Community College, Harden Hall, room 122. Lunch will follow at Crescent City Grill. Visitors welcome. Call Harriett Touchstone at (601)626-8950.

• 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.

• 5 p.m.-9 p.m. — Marvin Weir and the Goodtimers will perform at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Bring a covered dish to share and will be served at 6 p.m. Call (601) 626-8128.



Sunday, March 9

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

• 1:30 p.m. — The Queen City Timekeepers, Chapter No. 167 of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, will host a meeting at Kendalwood Disabled American Veterans Building in Highland Park. Persons interested in clocks or watches is welcome. Call W.L. Landrum at (601)485-5544.



Monday, March 10

• 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, Denise Roberts talking on "Weight Control and Diabetes."



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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