Published: August 19, 2008 12:29 am            

Tuesday, August 19, 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.

• 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 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 all are welcome. Call Tommie at (601) 679-8466 or Josie at (601) 483-5884.

• 6 p.m. — The Oakland Heights Masonic Lodge No. 577 will confer the master mason degree at the lodge building, 4893 Highway 19 North. Dinner served at 6 p.m. and meeting begins at 7 p.m. Call (601) 616-2322.

• 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. — Interested in joining the Girl Scouts? A special preview for girls ages five - 17 and their parents, for Girl Scout Troop No. 15 will be held today and again on Aug. 26, at Highland Baptist Church, 3400 27th Street. Call (601) 357-0653.

• 6:30 p.m. — The Disabled American Veterans Chapter and Auxiliary No. 56 will meet at the Kendalwood Building in Highland Park. Pot luck dinner served at 6:30 p.m. and meeting begins at 7 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend. Call (601) 679-5055.

• 7 p.m. — Country Boy and Gal Contest to be held in Union's Downtown Mini Park. Call Union Chamber of Commerce for age divisions and information, (601) 774-9586.

• 7:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. — The Serenity Al-Anon Family Group will meet at 3753 19th Street. Call (601) 484-5756 or the 24 hour information/hotline at (601) 527-6669.



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.

• 11 a.m.- 7 p.m. — Silverleaf Manor will sponsor an open house and party in honor of their 10th anniversary. Food, music with Carey Smith and Friends and tours of the facility. Semi-formal, black tie optional or business attire.

• 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 Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. All duplicate bridge players are welcome. Call Mary at (601) 527-2107.

• 1 p.m. — AARP Sponsored Bingo will be held at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Call Jon Bradbury at (601) 679-7907.

• 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. — Registration for Selma University Meridian Center will be held at First Union Missionary Baptist Church, 610 38th Ave. 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 p.m. — The International Singing Brakeman Association (TISBA) will meet at the Best Western Hospitality Suite on North Frontage Road, bring a covered dish to share. Cost is $5 per person. Call Glyn Jones at (601)581-1601.

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

• 7:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. — The Serenity Al-Anon Family Group will meet at 3753 19th St. Call (601) 484-5756 or the 24 hour information/hotline at (601) 527-6669.



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 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 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.

• Noon - until — "Music Fest" will be held at the Best Western Banquet Rooms in Meridian, 2219 South Frontage Road. Cost is $10 at the door with all proceeds going to the Key Chapter of the American Red Cross Local Disaster Relief. Call Wayne Long at (601) 482-3322 or (601) 938-7828.

• 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.

• 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 St., call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• Noon — The 84th annual Dunnam Family Reunion will be held at Clarkco State Park in air conditioned lodge. Bring a covered dish to share. Call Annie Crimm at (601) 776-6269.



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.







Monday, Aug. 25

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

• 7 p.m. — The Meridian Coin Club will meet at Mississippi Power Company on 23rd Avenue. Call (601)679-5055.



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.

• Noon - 1 p.m. — National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) will host a free program on bipolar disorder. The seminar will be held in the administrative building at the Bradley A. Sanders Adolescent Complex, 1401 College Drive in Meridian. Call (601)483-4821 or email namimeridian@gmail.com to reserve a place.

• 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.

• 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. — Interested in joining the Girl Scouts? A special preview for girls ages five - 17 and their parents, for Girl Scout Troop No. 15 will be held today at Highland Baptist Church, 3400 27th Street. Call (601)357-0653.

• 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. — Basic Plumbing and Beyond classes will begin at Meridian Community College, Webb Hall, Great Southern Room, classes will be each Tuesday night and end on Sept. 30. Class size is limited and tuition is $100. Call (601)482-7445.



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.



Thursday, Sept. 4

• 6 p.m. — The Meridian Chapter of Mississippi Valley State University Alumni will hold a meeting at the Council of Organization Meeting, 814 45th Avenue. All alumni in the surrounding are are asked to attend. Call Celois Vaughn at (601)482-4559 or Robert Mack at (601)485-2217.



Saturday, Sept. 6

• 2 p.m. — American Legion T.C. Carter Post No. 21 will meet at the post building, 6000 North Frontage Road, next to Queen City Truck Stop. Call Susan at (601)681-8060.



Tuesday, Sept. 9

• Noon - 1 p.m. — National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will meet at Weems Community Mental Health Center, 1415 College Drive. Bring brown bag for lunch. Call Kristen Owen at (601)483-4821 or email at namimeridian@gmail.com.



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. 20

• 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. — The 5th Annual Mississippi Gourd Festival will be held in the Martin Community outside of Collinsville, 18 miles north of Meridian off Highway 19 North. Gourd crafts, classes for gourd crafting will be held from 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. Food and drinks for sale. Call (601)737-5333 for directions or to register for classes or go to gourdgracious.homestead.com/festival.



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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