Tuesday, April 30, 2008

April 29, 2008 12:12 am

— Today
• 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 Ave. 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
• 9 a.m.- 11 a.m. — Word Processing Computer Classes will be held at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Cal (601) 485-1812 to pre-register.
• 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
• 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.- 3 p.m. — Info Exchange and Bingo will be held at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Call (601) 485-1812.
• 1 p.m. — The Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at 1 p.m. at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. All duplicate bridge players are welcome.
• Noon - 1 p.m. — Make-A-Wish Volunteers will have a meeting at Rush Medical Building, sixth floor conference room. The results of the Wish Walk will be discussed along with new projects. Lunch provided. New volunteers welcome. Call Rebecca at (601) 483-4134 or Jane at (601) 819-4072.
• 5:45 p.m. — The Lauderdale County Country Dancers will meet at the Northeast Community Center on Briarwood Road, next to Northeast Lauderdale High School. Clogging will be taught at 5:45 p.m.; line dancing at 6:45 p.m. and square dancing at 7:30 p.m. All ages are welcome. Call Carol Hosch at (601)483-7016.
• 6 p.m. — The Mississippi Valley University Alumni Association will meet at Council of Organizations Building. All alumni from the surrounding area is encouraged to attend. Call (601) 483-6475.
• 6:30 p.m. — The American Legion Post No. 125 and the Auxiliary will hold their regular meeting at the Dick McWilliams building, 2640 Old Fifth St. there will be a pot luck dinner before the meeting. Call Roy Pete at (601) 986-5545.
• 7 p.m. — The Community of Hope Tutoring Program's last quarter "Celebration Program" will be held at the Jubilee Mennonite Church, 812 28th Avenue. Everyone encouraged to attend to honor the achievements of the students and to honor retiring director, Anita Wansley. Call Ducky McCormick (601) 553-9936.

Friday, May 2
• 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. — College Park United Methodist Church will hold a Relay For Life fund raiser, Spring Fest 2008. Sliced ribeye sandwiches will sold for $6 each, at the church located at 1103 Highway 19 North. Delivery available for 10 or more. Call (601) 485-5262. Also there will be a homemade crafts sale at the church with proceeds going to Relay For Life.
• 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.
• 6:30 p.m. — The Mississippi Blue Yodeler Fan Club will meet at the Meridian Masonic Center, 2300 11th Street. Pot Luck dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $2. Call Ken Johnson at (601) 482-1279. Special guest will be Highway 19 Bluegrass.

Saturday, May 3
• 7 a.m.- noon — A Benefit Garage Sale will be held at East Mississippi Electric Power Association parking lot on Highway 39 North. All proceeds will go to Relay For Life. Call (601) 581-8633.
• 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. — The Fifth Annual May Fest will be held at Ritchey Park in Enterprise with games, gospel singing, vendors, food, pony rides and children's activities. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy. Call (601) 659-3057.
• 9:30 a.m.- noon — Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library will host a free genealogy seminar at the library. Theme is "How to Use Legal Resources to Trace Your Family." Call Carol James at (601) 693-6771, ext. 222.
• 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Handmade Crafts, Gift Items will be for sale at College Park United Methodist Church, 1103 Highway 19 North. All proceeds will go to Relay For Life. Call (601) 485-5262.
• 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. — Dixie Highway School reunion will be held at The Circle S. Ranch Fish House, 5300 Clarence Harris Road in Lauderdale. The graduating classes of 1957 and 1958 will be honored. Call Vivian Amato at (601) 604-0694 or (601) 644-9534.
• 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. — The annual Suqualena Masonic Lodge Fish Fry will be held at the lodge building on Highway 494 in Suqalena. Music will be provided by the Hutcherson Family and Friends Band. Cost is $7 per plate for eat in or carry out. Call (601) 626-7888.
• 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.
• 6 p.m. — Quitman's Little Opra will be held at Quitman Fire Department and will offer line dancing instruction beginning at 6 p.m. followed by good music and dancing. Bring a finger food and cost is $2 at the door. All proceeds will go to the Fire Department. Call Annie and CP Crimm at (601) 776-6269 or Jeanie and Jim Crapes at (601) 776-6296.

Sunday, May 4
• The descendants of John Poole and George Tully Biggs will hold a reunion at Clarko State Park, pavilion No. 3. Call Arlene W. Baker at (601) 737-8888.

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.