Published: March 21, 2008 12:39 am            

Friday, March 21, 2008

Today

• 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.

• Canceled — A Little Night Music with Otha Barham's group will be held at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Call (601) 485-1812.



Saturday, March 22

• 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. — The Stonewall Historical Society will hold a bake sale on Main Street in front of the old company store on Highway 513. Proceeds will be used for renovations for the future Stonewall Museum building. Call (601)659-4860 or (601)938-4823.

• 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. — Hand-built Pottery Class with Bebe Giannakos will meet at the Meridian Co-Op Gallery, 2500-B North Hills Street (behind Squealers Barbecue). Call (601)485-2111 or (601)462-1108. There is a fee for this class.

• 11 a.m. — Meridian Parks and Recreation Department's Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Highland Park with more than 3,000 eggs with candy inside will be hidden. Two age groups participating will be ages three to six year olds and seven to 10 years old. Call Mary Quince at (601)485-1805.

• 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. — Easter Parade will be held in downtown Meridian, sponsored by the Queen City Horse Riders. Call (601)934-5315, Sharon Merriweather.



Saturday, March 23

• 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.



Monday, March 24

• 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. — Free Test of Adult Basic Education will be held for potential students can be scheduled now through Aug. 8. Call for an appointment at (662-476-5085, (662)476-5090 or email at msam@eastms.edu. The testing will be done at Hawkins Career and Technical Building, 1512 Kemper St. at East Mississippi Community College in Scooba.

• 11:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. — Riley Hospital and United Blood Services will have a blood drive in the bloodmobile outside of Riley Hospital. The community is invited to attend and donate blood. Call Elizabeth Busbee at (601) 484-3586 or United Blood Services at (601) 482-2482.

• 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 will be Christi Webb, licensed marriage and family therapist talking on "Family Emotional Issues Regarding Weight Loss."



Tuesday, March 25

• 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. — Free Test of Adult Basic Education will be held for potential students can be scheduled now through Aug. 8. Call for an appointment at (662-476-5085, (662)476-5090 or email at msam@eastms.edu. The testing will be done at Hawkins Career and Technical Building, 1512 Kemper St. at East Mississippi Community College in Scooba.

• 8:15 a.m.-4 p.m. — Pre-registration for the general public for the school year 2008-2009 will begin at St. Patrick Catholic School, 2700 Davis St. Call (601) 482-6044.

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

• 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 Ave. 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.



Wednesday, March 26

• 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. — Free Test of Adult Basic Education will be held for potential students can be scheduled now through Aug. 8. Call for an appointment at (662-476-5085, (662)476-5090 or email at msam@eastms.edu. The testing will be done at Hawkins Career and Technical Building, 1512 Kemper St. at East Mississippi Community College in Scooba.

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

• 3:30 p.m.- 4:15 p.m. — A free story and activities time for children ages four through eight will be held at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. This week's feature is about The Berenstain Bears. Call Donna McLendon at (601)693-6771, ext. 224.



Thursday, March 27

• 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. — Free Test of Adult Basic Education will be held for potential students can be scheduled now through Aug. 8. Call for an appointment at (662-476-5085, (662)476-5090 or email msam@eastms.edu. The testing will be done at Hawkins Career and Technical Building, 1512 Kemper St. at East Mississippi Community College in Scooba.

• 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, Social Security cards for each family member. Call (601) 692-2758.

• 9 a.m. — ART Talk featuring Sylvia Follis, artist will be held at Poplar Springs Elementary School auditorium, 4101 27th Ave. The public is invited to attend and the topic is "Iconology, Icons in Art." Call Clair Huff at (601) 484-4450.

• 9:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. — Pottery class begins with larry Van Dyke at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Call (601) 485-1812 to register.

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



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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