Published: August 07, 2008 10:39 pm            

Friday, August 8, 2008

Today

• Registration for the Boys and Girls Club of East Mississippi is now taking applications for boys and girls ages 5-13 for their annual Fall Youth Football League. Deadline to register is Aug. 22. Call (601)482-2544.

• 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Make-A-Wish Garage Sale will be held at 10165 Lynwood Drive in the Tanglewood Subdivision. All proceeds to go granting wishes in the area. Call Brenda at (601)483-8144.

• 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 Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. This is an open game and all are welcome. Call Tommie at (601) 679-8466 or Josie at (601) 483-5884.

• 8 p.m.- 11 p.m. — Metropolitan Lodge No. 551 of the Elks will be sponsoring a voters registration drive on Friday and Saturday evenings. Call (601) 485-9353 or (601) 485-5847.



Saturday, Aug. 9

• Meridian High School 40th Reunion, class of 1968 will be held at Briarwood Country Club on Briarwood Road. Cost is $60 per couple and $30 single. Call Terry Anderson at (601) 656-5087 or email twa@netdoor.com or Sherra Tingle Vincent at (601) 681-8734 or email, sherra@comcast.net.

• The Suqualena Community Development Club is taking booth applications for specialty vendors for the Suqualena Settlers Day that will be held Sept. 27. Anyone with specialty craft items, businesses, food, etc. are invited. Call Diann Howse at (601) 626-7888 or Kent Turner at (601) 626-8001.

• 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Make-A-Wish Garage Sale will be held at 10165 Lynwood Drive in the Tanglewood Subdivision. All proceeds to go granting wishes in the area. Call Brenda at (601) 483-8144.

• 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.

• 4:30 p.m. — Marvin Weir and the Goodtimers will perform at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Bring a covered dish to share. Call (601) 626-8128.

• 8 p.m.- 11 p.m. — Metropolitan Lodge No. 551 of the Elks will be sponsoring a voters registration drive on Friday and Saturday evenings. Call (601) 485-9353 or (601) 485-5847.



Sunday, Aug. 10

• 9 a.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th Street, call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.



Monday, Aug. 11

• Registration for the Boys and Girls Club of East Mississippi is now taking applications for boys and girls ages 5-13 for their annual Fall Youth Football League. Deadline to register is Aug. 22. Call (601)482-2544.

• 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. — Fall classes begin at Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Call (601)485-1812.

• 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 will meet at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. All duplicate bridge players are welcome. Call Mary at (601) 527-2107.

• 5:30 p.m. — Meridian High School Class of 1984 will have an organizational meeting at the Gathering Place. Contact Cassandra Jones Little at clittle@emsh.state.ms.us or Scotty Bailey at Scottybailey@comcast.net.



Tuesday, Aug. 12

• Registration for the Boys and Girls Club of East Mississippi is now taking applications for boys and girls ages 5-13 for their annual Fall Youth Football League. Deadline to register is Aug. 22. Call (601)482-2544.

• Noon — Women's Christian support group 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.

• 12:15 p.m. and 7:30 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 Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. This is an open game and all are welcome. Call Tommie at (601) 679-8466 or Josie at (601)483-5884.

• 5 p.m. — The Stonewall Historical Society will have their regular meeting at the Stonewall Town Hall. Call Vallie Molony at (601) 659-3080.

• 6 p.m. — Lauderdale County Farm Bureau Federation Women's Committee is sponsoring a talent find contest at East Mississippi Electric Power Association auditorium, 2128 Highway 39 North. There are three ages divisions ranging from 5 years to over 18. Applications may be picked up at the Lauderdale County Farm Bureau before Aug. 8. Call (601)483-6249.

• 6 p.m.- 7 p.m. — NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Connection is a weekly support group will meet at College Park United Methodist Church, 1103 Highway 19 North. This support group is open to adults living with mental illness. 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, Aug. 13

• Registration for the Boys and Girls Club of East Mississippi is now taking applications for boys and girls ages 5-13 for their annual Fall Youth Football League. Deadline to register is Aug. 22. Call (601)482-2544.

• 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Final registration for 2008 Fall Semester will be held at Mississippi State University-Meridian Campus, 1000 Highway 19 North. Classes begin Aug. 18. Call (601)484-0100.

• 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.



Thursday, Aug. 14

• Registration for the Boys and Girls Club of East Mississippi is now taking applications for boys and girls ages 5-13 for their annual Fall Youth Football League. Deadline to register is Aug. 22. Call (601)482-2544.

• 9 a.m.- 11 a.m. — Part 1 Computer Class "How to Turn the Dern Thing On!" will begin at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Call (601)485-1812 to pre-register.

• 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Final registration for 2008 Fall Semester will be held at Mississippi State University-Meridian Campus, 1000 Highway 19 North. Classes begin Aug. 18. Call (601)484-0100.

• 12:15 p.m. and 7:30 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 will meet at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. All duplicate bridge players are welcome. Call Mary at (601)527-2107.

• 5:45 p.m. — The Lauderdale County Country Dancers will meet at the Northeast Community Center on Briarwood Road. All ages welcome. Clogging begins at 5:45 p.m.; Line dancing at 6:45 p.m. and Square dancing begins at 7:30 p.m. Call Carol Hosch at (601)483-7016 or Joyce Wager at (601)482-6649.

• 7:15 p.m. — Gamblers Anonymous will meet at the Highland Baptist Church parsonage, 3400 27th Street. Call David at (601)938-9193.



Friday, Aug. 15

• Registration for the Boys and Girls Club of East Mississippi is now taking applications for boys and girls ages 5-13 for their annual Fall Youth Football League. Deadline to register is Aug. 22. Call (601)482-2544.

• 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Benefit for Justin Miller will be held at the Quitman Courthouse. Squealer's Barbecue Pork Plates will be sold. Call (601)644-3866.



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.









• 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 Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. This is an open game and all are welcome. Call Tommie at (601)679-8466 or Josie at (601)483-5884.

• 1:30 p.m.- 3 p.m. — "A Back to School Explosion" aimed at stopping tobacco use in youth under 18, will be held at Newton Municipal High School Gym, 201 West First Street. Special guest from the movie "Coach Ken Carter." This is sponsored by Innovative Behavioral Services. Call (601)479-0753 or the school at (601)683-2232.

• 7 p.m. — There will be a Gospel Singing for Justin Miller at Buckatunna Baptist Church with the Liberty Quartet. Call (601)644-3866.

• 8 p.m.- 11 p.m. — Metropolitan Lodge No. 551 of the Elks will be sponsoring a voters registration drive on Friday and Saturday evenings. Call (601)485-9353 or (601)485-5847.



Saturday, Aug. 16

• The Suqualena Community Development Club is taking booth applications for specialty vendors for the Suqualena Settlers Day that will be held Sept. 27. Anyone with specialty craft items, businesses, food, etc. are invited. Call Diann Howse at (601)626-7888 or Kent Turner at (601)626-8001.

• 9 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. — Meridian High School Cheerleading clinic will be held for girls in grades kindergarten through fifth grade at Meridian High School. Participants will perform at the Meet the Wildcats on Aug. 21. Cost is $20 early registration and $25 day of clinic. Call Beth Hill at (601)604-7234.

• 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.

• 6:30 p.m. — The Clarke County Christian Singles will sponsor a White Elephant, Bingo and Brown Bag dinner at The Word Church Fellowship Hall, 500 North Jackson Avenue in Quitman. Call Michael at (601)917-2484 or Gwen at (601)776-3062.

• 8 p.m.- 11 p.m. — Metropolitan Lodge No. 551 of the Elks will be sponsoring a voters registration drive on Friday and Saturday evenings. Call (601)485-9353 or (601)485-5847.





Sunday, Aug. 17

• 9 a.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th Street, call (601)482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601)527-6669.

• 2 p.m. — Poplar Springs Elementary School Parent Teacher Association (PTA) will host a "Meet the Teacher" in the auditorium. Grades K-two will meet at 2 p.m. and grades three through five will meet at 2:30 p.m. Students and parents will have the opportunity to meet their teacher and principal for the upcoming school year. The school is located at 4101 27th Avenue. Call Clair Huff at (601)484-4450.



Monday, Aug. 18

• Registration for the Boys and Girls Club of East Mississippi is now taking applications for boys and girls ages 5-13 for their annual Fall Youth Football League. Deadline to register is Aug. 22. Call (601)482-2544.

• 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 will meet at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. All duplicate bridge players are welcome. Call Mary at (601)527-2107.



Tuesday, Aug. 19

• Registration for the Boys and Girls Club of East Mississippi is now taking applications for boys and girls ages 5-13 for their annual Fall Youth Football League. Deadline to register is Aug. 22. Call (601)482-2544.

• Noon — Women's Christian support group 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.

• 12:15 p.m. and 7:30 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 Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. This is an open game and all are welcome. Call Tommie at (601)679-8466 or Josie at (601)483-5884.

• 7 p.m. — Country Boy and Gal Contest to be held in Union's Downtown Mini Park. Entry fee is $10 and deadline to enter is Aug. 8. Call Union Chamber of Commerce for age divisions and information, $601)774-9586.



Wednesday, Aug. 20

• Registration for the Boys and Girls Club of East Mississippi is now taking applications for boys and girls ages 5-13 for their annual Fall Youth Football League. Deadline to register is Aug. 22. Call (601)482-2544.

• 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.



Thursday, Aug. 21

• Registration for the Boys and Girls Club of East Mississippi is now taking applications for boys and girls ages 5-13 for their annual Fall Youth Football League. Deadline to register is Aug. 22. Call (601)482-2544.

• 12:15 p.m. and 7:30 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 will meet at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. All duplicate bridge players are welcome. Call Mary at (601)527-2107.

• 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. — Registration for Selma University Meridian Center will be held at First Union Missionary Baptist Church, 610 38th Avenue. Classes begin on Aug. 28. Call (601)483-3084.

• 5:45 p.m. — The Lauderdale County Country Dancers will meet at the Northeast Community Center on Briarwood Road. All ages welcome. Clogging begins at 5:45 p.m.; Line dancing at 6:45 p.m. and Square dancing begins at 7:30 p.m. Call Carol Hosch at (601)483-7016 or Joyce Wager at (601)482-6649.

• 6 p.m. — Friends of Magnolia Cemetery and Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery Committee will meet at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 79 building on Old Highway 80 West. Call Carolyn Jones at (601)485-8545 or Elaine Pogue at (601)482-5226.

• 6 p.m. — General monthly meeting of the Veterans Alliance of East Mississippi and West Alabama will meet at Mississippi Power Company side entrance in downtown Meridian. All veterans and their families are welcome. This is a non-profit civic organization dedicated to addressing issues which affect the lives of Veterans and their families. Call (601)679-5055.

• 6 p.m. — The monthly meeting of the Meridian Chapter of Mississippi Writers Guild will meet at The Gathering Place on Front Street in downtown Meridian. Call Barry McMullan at (601)483-1950.

• 7 p.m. — The annual meeting of the Old Marion Cemetery Association will meet at the Russell Community House. Call Sandra Rawson at (601)483-7573.

• 7:15 p.m. — Gamblers Anonymous will meet at the Highland Baptist Church parsonage, 3400 27th Street. Call David at (601)938-9193.





Friday, Aug. 22

• Registration for the Boys and Girls Club of East Mississippi is now taking applications for boys and girls ages 5-13 for their annual Fall Youth Football League. Deadline to register is Aug. 22. Call (601)482-2544.

• 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 Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. This is an open game and all are welcome. Call Tommie at (601)679-8466 or Josie at (601)483-5884.

• 8 p.m.- 11 p.m. — Metropolitan Lodge No. 551 of the Elks will be sponsoring a voters registration drive on Friday and Saturday evenings. Call (601)485-9353 or (601)485-5847.



Saturday, Aug. 23

• The Suqualena Community Development Club is taking booth applications for specialty vendors for the Suqualena Settlers Day that will be held Sept. 27. Anyone with specialty craft items, businesses, food, etc. are invited. Call Diann Howse at (601)626-7888 or Kent Turner at (601)626-8001.

• 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.

• 8 p.m.- 11 p.m. — Metropolitan Lodge No. 551 of the Elks will be sponsoring a voters registration drive on Friday and Saturday evenings. Call (601)485-9353 or (601)485-5847.



Sunday, Aug. 24

• 9 a.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th Street, call (601)482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601)527-6669.



Monday, Aug. 25

• 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 will meet at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. All duplicate bridge players are welcome. Call Mary at (601)527-2107.



Tuesday, Aug. 26

• Noon — Women's Christian support group 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.

• 12:15 p.m. and 7:30 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 Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. This is an open game and all are welcome. Call Tommie at (601)679-8466 or Josie at (601)483-5884.

• 6 p.m.- 7 p.m. — NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Connection is a weekly support group will meet at College Park United Methodist Church, 1103 Highway 19 North. This support group is open to adults living with mental illness. Call Gaynell Coleman at (601)693-4991.



Wednesday, Aug. 27

• 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.



Thursday, Aug. 28

• 12:15 p.m. and 7:30 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 will meet at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. All duplicate bridge players are welcome. Call Mary at (601)527-2107.

• 5:45 p.m. — The Lauderdale County Country Dancers will meet at the Northeast Community Center on Briarwood Road. All ages welcome. Clogging begins at 5:45 p.m.; Line dancing at 6:45 p.m. and Square dancing begins at 7:30 p.m. Call Carol Hosch at (601)483-7016 or Joyce Wager at (601)482-6649.

• 7:15 p.m. — Gamblers Anonymous will meet at the Highland Baptist Church parsonage, 3400 27th Street. Call David at (601)938-9193.



Friday, Aug. 29

• 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 Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. This is an open game and all are welcome. Call Tommie at (601)679-8466 or Josie at (601)483-5884.

• 8 p.m.- 11 p.m. — Metropolitan Lodge No. 551 of the Elks will be sponsoring a voters registration drive on Friday and Saturday evenings. Call (601)485-9353 or (601)485-5847.



Saturday, Aug. 30

• The Suqualena Community Development Club is taking booth applications for specialty vendors for the Suqualena Settlers Day that will be held Sept. 27. Anyone with specialty craft items, businesses, food, etc. are invited. Call Diann Howse at (601)626-7888 or Kent Turner at (601)626-8001.

• 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.

• 8 p.m.- 11 p.m. — Metropolitan Lodge No. 551 of the Elks will be sponsoring a voters registration drive on Friday and Saturday evenings. Call (601)485-9353 or (601)485-5847.



Sunday, Aug. 31

• 9 a.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th Street, call (601)482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601)527-6669.



Wednesday, Sept. 10

• 7 p.m. — Meridian Museum of Art's Seventh Annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre will be held at MSU-Riley Center and features gourmet dinner and a fun theatre experience. Call Riley Center for tickets at (601)696-2200.



Thursday, Sept. 11

• 7 p.m. — Meridian Museum of Art's Seventh Annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre will be held at MSU-Riley Center and features gourmet dinner and a fun theatre experience. Call Riley Center for tickets at (601)696-2200.

• 7:15 p.m. — Gamblers Anonymous will meet at the Highland Baptist Church parsonage, 3400 27th Street. Call David at (601)938-9193.





Friday, Sept. 12

• 7 p.m. — Meridian Museum of Art's Seventh Annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre will be held at MSU-Riley Center and features gourmet dinner and a fun theatre experience. Call Riley Center for tickets at (601)696-2200.



Saturday, Sept. 13

• The Suqualena Community Development Club is taking booth applications for specialty vendors for the Suqualena Settlers Day that will be held Sept. 27. Anyone with specialty craft items, businesses, food, etc. are invited. Call Diann Howse at (601)626-7888 or Kent Turner at (601)626-8001.

• Clarkdale High School Class of 1998 will have their 10 year reunion. For more information call Susan at (601)482-4849 or sboatner@hotmail.com; Megan at (601)934-1024 or megamill360@yahoo.com or visit the Web site at www.clarkdale1998.myevent.com.

• 7 p.m. — Meridian Museum of Art's Seventh Annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre will be held at MSU-Riley Center and features gourmet dinner and a fun theatre experience. Call Riley Center for tickets at (601)696-2200.



Saturday, Sept. 27

• 8 a.m. — 18th Annual Forestry and Wildlife Festival will be held at Archusa Water Park in Quitman. Arts and crafts, live entertainment, food, exhibits, soccer tournament, pony rides, a petty zoo, Call (601)776-5701.





Saturday, Oct. 11

• 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. — Southside School Reunion will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church's Family Life Center. Cost is $10 for family and $5 per person. Call Jimmy Gossett at (601) 485-4751 or Delores Savell Thomas at (601) 644-3763.



Monday, Oct. 13

• 6 p.m.- 10 p.m. Meridian High School Class of 1958- 50 Year reunion will be held at Pearl River Resort. Today is a welcome party. Call Beth Clark at (601)482-0094 or Myra Mabry at (601)482-2242.



Tuesday, Oct. 14

• 6:30 p.m.- 10 p.m. — 50th Class Reunion of Meridian High School will continue with a buffet dinner at Pearl River Resort. Call Beth Clark at (601)482-0094 or Myra Mabry at (601)482-2242.



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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