Published: April 19, 2008 12:50 am            

Saturday, April 19, 2008

Today

• 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.

• 1 p.m. — Meridian Chapter of Mississippi Writers Guild monthly meeting will be held at Meridian Museum of Art, 628 25th Ave. Call Barry McMullan at (601) 483-1950.

• 4 p.m. — Literary Artists on Stage sponsored by the Mississippi Writers Guild will be held at the Gathering Place on Front Street in downtown Meridian. Cal Richelle Putnam at (601) 880-1089.

• 6:30 p.m. — The Clarke County Christian Singles invites all singles to a covered dish fellowship and sing-spiration dinner at the Living Word Church fellowship hall, 500 North Jackson Ave. in Quitman. Call Peggy at (601) 776-3150, Gwen at (601) 616-7018 or Michael at (601) 917-2484.

• 7:30 p.m. — Ralph Morgan Rodeo will be held at the Ralph Morgan Arena on Highway 45 North. Call (601) 679-8861.

• 8 p.m. — Meridian Symphony Orchestra will perform at MSU-Riley Center, 2200 Fifth Street. Call (601) 696-2200 for ticket information. Pre-concert lecture will be held at 7 p.m. Cost is $30 and $25 and students $10. Group rates available.



Sunday, April 20

• Lisonbee-Wyatt Family Reunion, descendants of the late Bily and Rachle Wyatt Lisonbee, will be held at teh home of James and Billie Rachle Caudill, 13181 Pine Forest Newton Road, in Chunky.

• 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will met at 3753 19th Street. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 9 a.m. 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.

• 2:30 p.m. — Confederate Memorial Day Program will be held at the Enterprise Confederate Cemetery and will include music, narrative and history. Call (601) 659-7075.

• 3 p.m. — Meridian Community College Band will be in concert at MCC McCain Theater, 910 Highway 19 North. Call (601) 484-8696.



Monday, April 21

• 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 Street. 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.

• 5 p.m.- 6:15 p.m. — Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) will meet at the Health and Fitness Auditorium at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. Call (601) 527-2924.



Tuesday, April 22

• 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.

• 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 7:30 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 Avenue. This is an open game and everyone is invited. Call Tommie at (601) 679-8466 or Josie at (601)483-5884.

• 6 p.m. — First Place Weight Loss Registration and Orientation will be held at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, 5025 Zero Road in Meridian. Call Carol Hosch at (601) 483-7016.

• 6 p.m.- 7 p.m. — Ward Two and District Two meeting will be held at Velma Young Park. come and talk with Ward Two councilwoman, Mary A.B. Perry and District Two Supervisor, Wayman Newell. Cal (601)483-4638 or (601) 485-1959.

• 7 p.m. — Oakland Heights Lodge No. 577 will confer the entered apprentice degree at the lodge building located at 4893 Highway 19 North. Call David Stokes at (601)616-2322.



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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