Wednesday, April 16, 2008

April 16, 2008 12:54 am

— Today
• Noon and 7:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 5000 Highway 39 North in the basement of Alliance Health Care Center. Call (601) 693-1234 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.
• 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 info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.
• 3 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. — Katherine Horne's Literary Discussion Group will meet to discuss Bel Canto by Ann Patchett at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. This is an open meeting. Call (601)485-1812.

Thursday, April 17
• 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 info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.
• 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.
• 1 p.m.- 2 p.m. — Bingo sponsored by the AARP for ages 55 years and older will be held at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Open to the public. Call (601) 485-1812.
• 5:45 p.m. — Learn to Line Dance, Clog and Square Dance with the Lauderdale County Country Dancers at the Northeast Community Club on Briarwood Road. Beginning Clogging is a 5:45 p.m., Line Dancing begins at 6:45 p.m. and Square Dancing begins at 7:30 p.m. Call Carol Hosch at (601) 483-7016.
• 6 p.m. — The Fibromyalgia Support Group will meet at Rush Medical Clinic, on Highway 493, next to the Landing Restaurant in Broadmoor. Call Ginny Waters at (601) 693-5588 or (601) 917-3714.
• 6 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. — Alzheimer's Support Group will meet at North Hills Family Medical Clinic, 5900 Poplar Springs Drive, next to Landing Restaurant. Call (601) 693-4620.
• 7:15 p.m. — Gamblers Anonymous will meet at Highland Baptist Church parsonage, 3400 27th St. Call David at (601) 938-9193.

Friday, April 18
• Noon and 8 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 5000 Highway 39 North, in the basement of Alliance Health Care Center. Call (601) 693-1234 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.
• 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 info/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 invited. Call Tommie at (601) 679-8466 or Josie at (601) 483-5884.
• 7 p.m. — Celebrate Recovery will meet at Lauderdale United Methodist Church. Call Mike at (601)479-4995.
• 7:30 p.m. — Ralph Morgan Rodeo will be held at the Ralph Morgan Arena on Highway 45 North. Call (601) 679-8861.

Saturday, April 19
• 7 a.m. — The Scottish Rite Reunion will be held at the Meridian Masonic Center, 2311 11th St. All Scottish Rite Masons are encouraged to attend and bring a new candidate.
• 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. — Newton Regional Hospital will sponsor a Car Wash will all proceeds going to the Relay For Life. The car wash will be held at 198 Northside Drive in Newton. Call Susan Mosley at (601) 683-0287.
• 9:30 a.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 5000 Highway 39 North, in the basement of Alliance Health Care Center. Call (601) 693-1234 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.
• 10 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. — "Follow the Sun!" Arts and Crafts workshop for children ages four-12 will be held at Meridian Museum of Art, 628 25th Ave. Cost is $3. Call Terry Heder at (601) 693-1501.
• 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. — Porterville Volunteer Fire Department in Kemper County will hold a fundraiser at the Porterville Community Center. Pulled pork, chicken, catfish and whiting plates available at $6 each. Call (662) 476-5974.
• 10 a.m. - Decorative Painters Society of East Mississippi will present Sue Johnson "Cake Plate with Lemon Motif" at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Call (601) 737-2493 to register.
• 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. — The Annual Spring Festival will be held at Poplar Springs Drive United Methodist Church, 3937 Poplar Springs Drive. Boiled shrimp plates at $7 per plate, baked and frozen foods; assorted casseroles and side dishes available. Delivery available for five or more plates. All proceeds benefit local missions, Care Lodge, Salvation Army and South Harbor Shelter and to purchase supplies for Vacation Bible School to Honduras mission trip. Call (601) 485-5598, ext. 122.
• 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 info/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.