Published: August 26, 2008 11:23 pm            

Wednesday, August 27, 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.



Thursday, Aug. 28

• 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. — Computer Part II (Internet and Emailing) classes will be held at Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Call (601)485-1812 to register.

• 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 Ave. Call (601) 485-2707.

• 7 p.m. — East Mississippi for Obama will hold a "Obama Watch Party" at Union Station, 1901 Front St. 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 St. 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 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. 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 St., 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 Ave. (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

• Noon — Women's Christian Support Group for those whose loved ones suffer with alcohol and drug problems will meet at First Presbyterian Church, administration building, 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 everyone is welcome. Call Tommie at (601)679-8466 or Josie at (601)483-5884.



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

• Noon - 1 p.m. — Make-A-Wish volunteer meeting will be held at Rush Foundation Hospital sixth floor conference room. Lunch provided. Call Brenda at (601)483-8144.

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

• 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. — Bingo will be held at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Call (601)485-1812.

• 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.

• 6:30 p.m. — The Dick McWilliams American Legion Post No. 125 and the Auxiliary will meet at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Bring a covered dish to share as the members honor those who attended Boys State and Girls State in June. All veterans are invited to attend.



Friday, Sept. 5

• 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Make-A-Wish Garage Sale will be held at 10165 Lynwood Drive in the Tanglewood Subdivision off of Highway 19 North. All proceeds go to granting wishes in our 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.



Saturday, Sept. 6

• 10 a.m. - until — The annual House School Reunion will be held at Pine Grove Baptist Church, on Highway 492 East in the House Community of Neshoba County. Bring a covered dish to share. Call (601)485-9529, Pauline Dallas Chadwell.

• 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.



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.









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.

• 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. — Computer Part II (Internet and Emailing) classes will be held at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Cal (601)485-1812 to register.

• 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. — Line Dance Classes begin at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Call (601)485-1812.



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.

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

• 1 p.m. — The Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club will meet 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.

• 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.

• 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. — A free educational seminar on retirement taxes and financial planning will be held by Bryan Baysinger. The seminar will be held at Crescent City Grill, 519 Azalea Drive. Call Bryan Baysinger at (601)485-1648.



Wednesday, Sept. 10

• 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.

• 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

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

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. — Bob Ross Painting Workshop will be held at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Call (601)764-3388 to register.

• 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. — PMC Silver Jewelry Workshop with Suzanne Boyd will be held at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. By fee. Call to pre-register at (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.

• 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 p.m. — Whynot Motor Sports Raceway will hold their "Second Annual Faster Pastor Race" to raise money for Make-A-Wish. Call Brenda at (601)483-8144 or Jody at (601)479-1599.



Sunday, Sept. 14

• 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.

• 2:30 p.m. — Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency will hold a Donor Recognition Cemetery and Reception at Union Station in downtown Meridian. Call (601)813-7054.



Monday, Sept. 15

• 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. 16

• Noon — Women's Christian Support Group for those whose loved ones suffer with alcohol and drug problems will meet at First Presbyterian Church, administration building, 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 everyone is welcome. Call Tommie at (601)679-8466 or Josie at (601)483-5884.

• 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. — United Auto Workers No. 2185 Retiree chapter will meet at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Call Jim Mills at (601)986-2587.



Wednesday, Sept. 17

• 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.

• 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. — Gopher Turtle Literary Group will meet at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Book discussion will be for "Not Quite Dead." Open to the public. Call (601)485-1812.

• 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. — "Sobriety: Straight Up" a free program by nationally known addiction specialist, Delbert Boone will be held at Mississippi State University-Meridia campus, Kahlmus Auditorium, 1000 Highway 19 North. Call Cindy Dyess at (601)581-9918 or Pace Cooke Emmons at (601)483-4821.



Thursday, Sept. 18

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



Friday, Sept. 19

• 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. 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.

• 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Writing and Storytelling Workshop will be held at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Call (601)485-1812.

• 10 a.m. - until — McElhenney Family Reunion will be held at the Baptist Meeting Hall on Highway 15 between Decatur and Newton. Lunch served at noon, bring dish to share. Call JoAn McElhenney Estes at (601)364-2034.

• 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 hold a covered dish dinner and fellowship at The Living Word Church fellowship hall, 500 North Jackson Avenue in Quitman. All singles and alumni couples are asked to join in for the celebration of the group's sixth anniversary. Call Michael at (601)917-2484 or Gwen at (601)776-3062.



Sunday, Sept. 21

• 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.



Monday, Sept. 22

• 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. 23

• Noon — Women's Christian Support Group for those whose loved ones suffer with alcohol and drug problems will meet at First Presbyterian Church, administration building, 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 everyone is welcome. Call Tommie at (601)679-8466 or Josie at (601)483-5884.



Wednesday, Sept. 24

• 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. 25

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



Friday, Sept. 26

• 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. 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.

• 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.



Sunday, Sept. 28

• 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.



Monday, Sept. 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.



Tuesday, Sept. 30

• Noon — Women's Christian Support Group for those whose loved ones suffer with alcohol and drug problems will meet at First Presbyterian Church, administration building, 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 everyone is welcome. Call Tommie at (601)679-8466 or Josie at (601)483-5884.



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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