Published: March 28, 2008 12:40 am            

Friday, March 28, 2008

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 msam@eastms.edu. The testing will be done at Hawkins Career and Technical Building, 1512 Kemper St. at East Mississippi Community College in Scooba.

• 8:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. — Registration is under way for Summer Program at the Boys and Girls Clubs of East Mississippi, 1717 45th Ave., for children ages five through 18. Call (601) 482-2544. Deadline to register is April 11.

• 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.

• 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. — Meridian Oncology Crawfish Boil will be held in the parking lot of the cancer center, 1704 23rd Ave. All proceeds will benefit Relay For Life. Cost is $6 per plate. Call (601) 482-1555.

• 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 p.m.- 9 p.m. — Benefit gospel singing will be held at the Long Creek Volunteer Fire Department. Bring a covered dish to share. Proceeds go to Long Creek Volunteer Fire Department. Call (601)693-4640 or (601)938-1355.

• 6:30 p.m. — Lamar School grades one through 12 spring drama workshop will culminate with a performance of "Wizard of Oz" and "Into the Woods." The public is invited in the school, 544 Lindley Road. Tickets are $5. Call (601) 693-8111, ext. 30.



Saturday, March 29

• 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.- 2 p.m. — Martin Volunteer Fire Department will hold their annual fund raiser of chicken plates for sale. Cost is $6 per plate and they will have a rummage sale, door prizes and raffles of multiple items. Call Frank Gill at (601) 986-5688 or Robin Shelton at (601) 737-5968.

• 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. — Charcoal workshop with Mike French will be held at the Co-Op Gallery, 2500-B North Hills St. Call (601) 917-0946 to register and pay fees.

• 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.

• 2 p.m. — Lamar School grades one through 12 spring drama workshop will culminate with a performance of "Wizard of Oz" and "Into the Woods." The public is invited in the school, 544 Lindley Road. Tickets are $5. Call (601) 693-8111, ext. 30.

• 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. — The Meridian Museum of Art will host the awards reception for the 35th Annual Bi-State Art Competition. Awards announcement will be at 6:45 p.m. The museum is located at 628 25th Avenue. Call Terry Heder at (601) 693-1501 or email MeridianMuseum@aol.com.

• 7 p.m. — The ninth annual Central Mississippi Spring Review Pageant will be held at East Central Community College. Cost is $40 to enter and deadline is March 22. Portion of the proceeds will benefit Relay For Life. Call Donna Pace at (601) 683-6837.



Sunday, March 30

• 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.

• 2:30 p.m. — Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Delta Nu Zeta Chapter will have their annual salute to Outstanding Minority Youth Program, at Mississippi State University- Meridian campus, M.H. Kahlmus Auditorium. This program will honor high school seniors for their academic excellence and community service. Call Jennifer Buford at (601) 485-8546 or Sherry Moss at (601) 480-9268.

Monday, March 31

• 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.

• 8:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. — Registration is under way for Summer Program at the Boys and Girls Clubs of East Mississippi, 1717 45th Avenue, for children ages five through 18. Call (601) 482-2544. Deadline to register is April 11.

• 9 a.m. — The East Central Community College players will present their spring musical, "Grease" in the Vickers Fine Arts Auditorium on the Decatur campus. Tickets are $5. Call (601) 635-2111 or toll free at 1 (877) 462-3222.

• 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. This will be post health screenings with weigh-in and blood pressure check.



Tuesday, April 1

• 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.

• 8:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. — Registration is under way for Summer Program at the Boys and Girls Clubs of East Mississippi, 1717 45th Ave., for children ages five through 18. Call (601) 482-2544. Deadline to register is April 11.

• 9 a.m. - noon — Area high school seniors are invited to the annual Senior Days at East Central Community College in Decatur. Activities include concerts by the band, choirs and all campus clubs and organizations will have information booths. Call (601) 635-2111 or toll free 1 (877) 462-3222.

• 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. — AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will e-file taxes free for low and middle-income taxpayers. This service will be available at The Salvation Army Activity Center, 120 6th Avenue (B Street and 6th Avenue). Bring a copy of 2006 tax return, 2007 tax forms, picture ID, and Social Security cards for all family members. First come, first served. Call (601) 692-2758.

• 11:30 a.m. — Central Mississippi Chapter of National Association Retired Federal Employees will meet at Ronnie's Steak and Grill, 734 Pecan Avenue in Philadelphia. All current and retired federal employees are invited to attend.Call (601) 389-1946.

• Noon - 1 p.m. — National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will hold its regular meeting at Weems Mental Health Center, 1415 College Drive. Bring a brown bag lunch. Call Kristen Owen at (601) 483-4821 or email namimeridian@gmail.com.

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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