Published: August 23, 2008 11:37 pm            

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Today

• 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.



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 Ave. 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.

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



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

• 9:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. — Magnolia Quilters will meet at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Newcomers welcome. Call (601)693-5850.

• 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 p.m. - until — The Lauderdale County Democratic Party Executive Committee will hold a "Watch Party" for Senator Obama's acceptance speech at the Democratic convention at Binkie's Restaurant, 414 39th Avenue. Call (601)485-2707.

• 7 p.m. — East Mississippi for Obama will hold a "Obama Watch Party" at Union Station, 1901 Front Street. All undecided and unsure voters invited. Call Bill Scaggs at (601)917-6117.

• 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.

• 6:30 p.m.- 9 p.m. — Otha Barham and the Daydreamers will perform at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. (601) 485-1812.

• 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.

• Noon — The annual Semmes Family Reunion will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church Family Life Center. Bring a covered dish to share. Call Joe or Mary Semmes at (601)513-3329.



Monday, Sept. 1

• 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.



Tuesday, Sept. 2

• 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.



Wednesday, Sept. 3

• 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, Sept. 4

• 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.

• 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.



Friday, Sept. 5

• 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.



Saturday, Sept. 6

• 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.

• 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.

• 4 p.m. — The Western Auto Supply Company 35th Reunion (WASCO Club) will be held at Ryan's Steak House on South Frontage Road. All former employees of the Western Auto Supply Company Wholesale House and their spouses are invited to attend. Call Edna at (601)482-9764.

• 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. — Line dance instructions will be held at the Quitman Veterans of Foreign Wars Annex and a dance will begin at 7 p.m. Cost is $2 at the door and all money will be donated to the Quitman Volunteer Fire Department. Bring a finger food to share. Call CP and Annie Crimm at (601)776-6269 or Jim and Jeanie Crapes at (601)776-6296.



Sunday, Sept. 7

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

• 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. — Kate Griffin Junior High School will hold an open house at the school in the library. Call (601)484-4073.



Monday, Sept. 8

• 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. — In recognition of the birthday of "The Father of Country Music" Jimmie Rodgers, The Jimmie Rodgers Museum will host an open house. Admission to the museum is free for all visitors. Call (601)485-1808.

• 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.



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.

• 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.



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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