Published: March 15, 2008 01:23 am            

Saturday, March 15, 2008

Today

• 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.

• 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. — Elks Annual Spring Barbecue Chicken and Rib Plate benefit will be sold at the Elks home, 1423 34th Avenue. Proceeds will benefit the George E. Mangrum Scholarship fund. Chicken plates are $7 and rib plates are $8. Call (601)485-9353.

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 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. — Mississippi Writers Guild, Meridian chapter will meet at the Meridian Museum of Art, 628 25th Avenue. Call Barry McMullan at (601)483-1950.

• 4 p.m. — Literary Artists on Stage sponsored by Mississippi Writers Guild will be held at The Gathering Place on Front Street in downtown Meridian. Call Barry McMullan at (601)483-1950.

• 6:30 p.m. — The Clarke County Christian Singles invites all singles for a special program with the youth group of Living Word Church as they present, "Purpose" at the church, 500 North Jackson Avenue in Quitman. Bring a covered dish to share. Call Peggy, (601)776-3150, Gwen at (601)616-7018 or Michael at (601)917-2484.

• 7:30 p.m. — The Company of Angels presents "O'Cabaret on St. Patrick's Day" at the Angels Theatre, 1116 23rd Avenue (off lower level parking lot of St. Paul's Episcopal Church). Included will be singing, juggling, dancing and Irish food, including corn beef sandwiches, Irish stew and Irish coffee. Tickets are $20. Call (601)595-2042.



Sunday, March 16

• 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.

• 3 p.m. — Sports Bikers Eat and Run will be held at the shelter next to the Frank Cochran Center in Highland Park. A cook out, blessings of the bikes and a ride to follow. This event is sponsored by Meridian Christian Motorcyclists Association "Restoration Riders." Call Billy Tisdale at (601)479-5709 or Terrence Roberts at (601)480-1244.



Monday, March 17

• Spring classes begin at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Call (601)4851812 to pre-register.

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th Street. 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 Avenue. 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. Skye Joiner, registered dietician talking on "Heart Healthy Eating."

• 6 p.m. — St. John Lodge No. 507 will confer a fellowcrafts degree at the lodge building, 2300 11th Street. Dinner served at 6 p.m. and meeting begins at 7 p.m. All Masons welcome. Call (601)482-1279.



Tuesday, March 18

• 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. — AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will E-File taxes for free for low and middle income taxpayers, at the Salvation Army Activity Center, 120 6th Avenue (B Street and 6th Avenue). Bring copy of 2006 tax return, 2007 tax forms, picture ID, Social Security cards for each family member. Call (601)692-2758.

• 11 a.m.- 11:25 a.m. — Toddlertime a free program for children ages two and three, along with their caregivers will be held at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library, call Donna McLendon at (601)693-6771 ext. 224.

• 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 Street. 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 Avenue. This is an open game and everyone is welcome. Call Tommie at (601)679-9466 or Josie at (601)483-5884.

• 2 p.m.- 3 p.m. — United Auto Workers local No. 2185 will meet at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Call (601)986-2587.

• 6 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. — National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Family Support Group will meet at Alliance Health Center, 5000 Highway 39 North. Family members, caregivers and friends are welcome. Call Patricia Battle at (601)482-2206.

• 6:30 p.m. — Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 56 and the Auxiliary will meet at the DAV building, 4101 19th Street. Call (601)485-6021, Bob Gray or (601)595-2415.



Wednesday, March 19

• 9 a.m.- 11 a.m. — Computer Part II will be held at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Call (601)485-1812 to pre-register.

• 3:30 p.m.- 4 p.m. — The Cultural Club will meet at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. This is for children ages six and up and the featured country will be Japan with guest instructor, Elji Takano. Call Donna McLendon at (601)693-6771, ext. 224.



Thursday, March 20

• 8 a.m.- noon — Customer Service Seminar entitled “Attitude and Communication for Treasured Service” (ACTS) will be held at Meridian Community College Web Hall, Great Southern Room. This is a free seminar, call (601)693-1306.

• 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 a copy of 2006 tax return, 2007 tax forms, picture ID, and Social Security cards for each family member. Call (601)692-2758.

• 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. — Part 1 Computer or "How to Turn the Darn Thing On," will be held at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Call (601)485-1812.

• 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. — A public information seminar on veterans benefits and issues will be held at Union Station on Front Street in downtown Meridian. Everyone is invited and admission is free. Call (601)679-5055.

• 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 21

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



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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