Meridian Star - Monday, March 31, 2008

Sat, Jul 05 2008

Published: March 31, 2008 12:15 am

Monday, March 31, 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 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.

• Noon — Women's Christian support group meeting for those whose loved ones suffer with alcohol and drug problems, will meet at First Presbyterian Church, 905 23rd Avenue. Call Charlie at (601) 483-5927.

• 7 p.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.

Wednesday, April 2

• 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. - 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. — Applications for Summer Tutor employment will be held at 1801 26th Avenue, for Youth Excitement Team. Call Aprille or Christina at (601) 693-9767.

Thursday, April 3

• 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.- 11:30 a.m. — The Annual East Central Community College Expo for business, education, and healthcare will be held on the Decatur campus, in the Brackeen-Wood Physical Education Building. There will be approximately 50 vendors involved. Call Chris Harris at (601) 635-2111 or call toll free at 1 (877) 462-3222, ext. 305 or email at charris@eccc.edu.

• 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. — Area 5 Special Olympics Track and Field Competition will be held at Meridian Community College. Call Steve Owen at (601) 693-2665. Spectators are welcome and bring a lawn chair. Athletes will be awarded ribbons and will qualify to advance to the State Games held at Keesler Air Force Base.

• 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 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 all family members. First come, first served. Call (601) 692-2758.

• 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. — Spring Open House will be held at the Meridian Co-Op Art Gallery on North Hills St. (behind Squealers Barbecue). Special prices on artwork is available. Call (601) 693-8356.

• 1 p.m. — The Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club meets at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. All duplicate bridge players are welcome. Call Mary at (601) 527-2107.

• 6 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. — Gifted Gala, celebrating the unique and individual gifts of the artistically and intellectually gifted students in the Meridian Public School District, will be held at the Mississippi State University-Meridian Campus, Kahlmus Auditorium. Call Dr. Kim Benton at (601) 484-4960.

• 6 p.m. — The Meridian Chapter of Mississippi Valley State University Alumni will meet at the council of organization building. All alumni from surrounding area are encouraged to attend. Call (601) 483-6475 or (601) 681-6391.

• 6 p.m. — An organizational meeting to establish a Lion's Club for residents of Enterprise, Quitman and Stonewall will be held at Long's Fish Camp. Call Eddie Athey at (602) 357-2175 or Annie Crimm at (601) 776-6269.

• 6 p.m. — Jimmie Rodgers Foundation Gospel Concert "Ernie Haas and Signature Sound" will be in concert at the MSU-Riley Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. concert begins at 7 p.m. Call (601)696-2200 for ticket information and pricing.

• 6:30 p.m. — The Dick McWilliams American Legion Post No. 125 and the post Auxiliary will meet at the post building, 6420 5th St. All members are encouraged to attend and nominations for officers will be held. Call Roy Pete at (601) 986-5545.

• 7 p.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.

Friday, April 4

• 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.

• 4 p.m.- 6 p.m. — Make-A-Wish "Walk For Wishes" Bank Night will be held at Citizens Main Branch in downtown. This will be early turn in for your walking team's money. Call Jane at (800) 819-4072.

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.