Published: May 09, 2008 12:34 am            

Friday, May 9, 2008

Today

• 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 meets at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. This is an open game and everyone is welcome. Call Tommie at (601) 679-8466 or Josie at (601) 483-5884.

• 6:30 p.m. — Country and Bluegrass Picking at the Suqualena Masonic Lodge on Highway 494 in Suqualena. Open mike and all musicians, singers and music fans welcome. Call (601) 626-7888.

• 7 p.m. — Celebrate Recovery will meet at Lauderdale United Methodist Church in the Worship Center. Call Mike at (601) 479-4995.



Saturday, May 10

• 7 a.m. - until — The East Mississippi Master Gardeners will hold their annual plant sale at the Farmer's Market, next to Union Station on Front Street in downtown Meridian. Proceeds will go to scholarships at Meridian Community College and Mississippi State University students in the horticulture programs. Call (601) 737-8435

• 9 a.m. — The Stonewall Historical Society will have a bake sale on Main Street in front of the old company store on Highway 513. Proceeds will go to renovations for the future Stonewall Museum building. Call Vallie Molony at (601) 659-4860 or Oree at (601) 938-4823.

• 11 a.m. — The Meridian Daylily Society will meet at Meridian Community College Hardin Hall, Room No. 122 for the regular by-monthly meeting. Call Harriett Touchstone at (601) 626-8950.

• 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.

• 4:30 p.m.- 9 p.m. — Marvin Weir and the Good timers will perform at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Please bring covered dish to share for dinner to be served at 6 p.m. All musicians welcome. Call (601) 626-8128.

• 8 p.m.- Midnight — The Newton County American Legion Post No. 89 on Highway 15 will sponsor a dance with Britt Gulley and the Water Moccasins performing. Cost is $8 at the door. Call Louis P. Foley Sr. at (601) 683-3266.



Sunday, May 11

• 9 a.m., 5:30 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.



Monday, May 12

• Registration begins today and continues through May 23 for the Young Adult Summer Reading Program at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. The program is free for students in grades seven through 12. Visit the Web site at www.meridian.lib.ms.us to print a registration form or visit the library. Every student that registers will be entered into a drawing for a MP3 player. Cal Ella Winford at (601) 693-6771 ext. 221.

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

• 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 will meet at 1 p.m. at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. All duplicate bridge players are welcome.

• 5 p.m.- 6:15 p.m. —Take Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) a non-profit weight loss support group will meet in the Health and Fitness Auditorium at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. Call Nancy at (601)527-2924.



Tuesday, May 13

• Registration continues through May 23 for the Young Adult Summer Reading Program at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. The program is free for students in grades seven through 12. Visit the Web site at www.meridian.lib.ms.us to print a registration form or visit the library. Every student that registers will be entered into a drawing for a MP3 player. Cal Ella Winford at (601)693-6771 ext. 221.

• Noon — The Meridian Police Department will hold a special ceremony in honor of the police officers who have died in the line of duty. The Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial Day service will be held at the Doughboy Monument on 23rd Avenue in downtown. The public is invited to attend to honor those who have died in the line of duty and to show their support for all local law enforcement officers.

• 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 meets at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. This is an open game and everyone is welcome. Call Tommie at (601) 679-8466 or Josie at (601)483-5884.

• 1 p.m. — Older American Month Bowling Tournament will be held at the Dixie Bowl Lanes. Call (601)483-2283.

• 6 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. — National Alliance on Mental Illness Connection support group will meet at College Park United Methodist Church, 1103 Highway 19 North. For more information call Gaynell Coleman at (601)693-4991.

• 7:30 p.m. — Andrew Chapel Masonic Lodge No. 151 will meet in a stated communication at the lodge building located at 9198 Hillview Drive. Call (601)681-8369.



Wednesday, May 14

• Registration continues through May 23 for the Young Adult Summer Reading Program at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. The program is free for students in grades seven through 12. Visit the Web site at www.meridian.lib.ms.us to print a registration form or visit the library. Every student that registers will be entered into a drawing for a MP3 player. Cal Ella Winford at (601)693-6771 ext. 221.

• 9 a.m.-11 a.m. — Word Processing Computer Class will be held at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Five weeks for $15. Call (601)485-1812.

• 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 15

• Registration continues through May 23 for the Young Adult Summer Reading Program at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. The program is free for students in grades seven through 12. Visit the Web site at www.meridian.lib.ms.us to print a registration form or visit the library. Every student that registers will be entered into a drawing for a MP3 player. Cal Ella Winford at (601)693-6771 ext. 221.



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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