March 23, 2008 11:49 pm
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Today
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.
5 p.m.- 8 p.m. A mandatory pre-tryout clinic will be held for the East Central Community College Centralettes, the dance line for the Warrior Wall O' Sound Marching band. It will be held at the South Campus Gymnasium. Call Thomas Carson, (601) 635-6228 or email tcarson@eccc.edu.
5:30 p.m. Team Captain Meeting for Relay For Life will meet at East Mississippi Electric Power Association, 2128 Highway 39 North. Call American Cancer Society at (601) 482-0082.
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 Veteran's Town Hall Meeting will be held at Union Station, 1901 Front St. Call Bobbye Jerone, (601) 679-5505 or Charlotte Scott, (601) 938-1505 for more information.
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 St. Call David at (601) 938-9193.
Friday, March 28
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. East Mississippi Community College will hold honors orientation and registration for students of ACT or higher are invited to attend. Full scholarships available, at the Scooba campus. Call Michele White at (662) 476-5346 or email mwhite@eastms.edu.
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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