Thursday, April 24, 2008

April 24, 2008 12:42 am

— 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 a.m.- noon — Customer Service Seminar entitled "Attitude and Communication for Treasured Service (ACTS) will be held at Meridian Community College Webb Hall, Great Southern Room. This is a free seminar, call (601) 693-1306.
• 8:30 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. — Screening for prospective Kindergarten students will be held at Poplar Springs Elementary School in the school auditorium at 4101 27th Ave. All upcoming 2008-2009 Kindergarten students are encouraged to attend. Call Clair Huff at (601) 484-4450 or (601) 481-1029.
• 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.
• 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.
• 7:15 p.m. — Gamblers Anonymous will meet at Highland Baptist Church parsonage, 3400 27th St. Call David at (601) 938-9193.
• 7:30 p.m. — The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 79 along with the Auxiliary will meet at the post building on Old Highway 80 West. Call Chuck McElroy at (601) 482-4508.

Friday, April 25
• 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.
• 6:30 p.m.- 9 p.m. — Otha Barham and the DayDreamers will perform at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. All welcome. Call (601) 485-1812.
• 7 p.m. — Celebrate Recovery will meet at Lauderdale United Methodist Church. Call Mike at (601)479-4995.
Saturday, April 26
• 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. — Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will sponsor a free Health Awareness Day for the community at First Union Baptist Church, 610 38th Ave. There will be free glucose, blood pressure, cholesterol screenings and eye exams along with informational sessions. Call Evelyn Acklin at (601) 938-3837.
• 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.-until — The descendants of Millicent Moore and John N. Brooks will be hold a reunion at the Collinsville Community Center on Highway 19 North in Collinsville. Doors open at 10 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon. For more information call Allen Francis "Frank" Harrison at (228) 249-6631 or email at pops1939@hotmail.com.
• 11 a.m. — The Cleveland High School Reunion will be held today the Cleveland Community Center on Highway 16 between DeKalb and Philadelphia. Bring a covered dish. Call Waldo Mitchell at (601) 677-2744.
• 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. - 4 p.m. — Exploring Writing with Mississippi Writers Guild members Anne McKee, Richelle Putnam and Virginia Dawson at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Call (601) 485-1812 to pre-register.

Sunday, April 27
• 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.

Monday, April 28
• 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 Avenue. 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 29
• 9 a.m.- 11 a.m. — Computer Classes Part II (Internet and Email Access) will be held at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Cal (601)485-1812 to pre-register.
• 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.
• 12:30 p.m. — East Central Community College show choir, Ac'cents will hold auditions for the 2008-2009 group, in the Vickers Fine Arts Auditorium on the Decatur campus. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. and auditions begin at 1 p.m. Call (601) 635-2111, ext 225 or email vblaylock@eccc.edu.
• 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.

Wednesday, April 30
• 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.

Thursday, May 1
• 1 p.m.- 3 p.m. — Info Exchange and Bingo will be held at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Call (601 485-1812.

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.