Published: August 30, 2009 10:46 pm      

Monday, August 31, 2009

Today

• Noon-6:15 p.m.—Narcotics Anonymous meeting held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. 1116 23rd Ave. For more information call 1-866-798-3960.

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.— Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 3753 19th St. phone: 601-482-2498 or our 24/hour hotline at 601527-6669.

• 6:30 p.m.—Griefshare, a grief recovery and support group meets for 13 weeks at NorthPark church. For more information call 604-482-1322.

• 7 p.m.—Overeaters Anonymous Meetings, Monday Nights at 7 p.m. Church of the Mediator.

• Registration for the fall semester at Trinity Dsylexia Center is now open. Classes begin today. Classes meet on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday during the school year. For more information call the Trinity Presbyterian Church office at 601-482-6767.



Tuesday, September 1

• Noon— Refuge Christian Recovery meeting for women whose loved ones suffer from alcohol and drugs. First Presbyterian Church, Annex Building. 905 23rd Ave. For more information call Charlie at 601-483-5927.

• 12:15 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.— Alcoholics anonymous meets at 3735 19th st. For more information call 601-482-2498 or the 24 hour hotline at 601-524-6669.

• 6 p.m.- 7 p.m.— NAMI Connection, a weekly support group, will meet at College Park United Methodist Church, 1103 Hwy. 19 North, in Meridian . NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Connection is open to adults living with mental illness. The group is designed for  people to learn from each other's experiences, share coping strategies and offer each other encouragement and understanding.  NAMI Connection is confidential and free of charge. Pre-registration is not required. For more information, contact Gaynell Coleman at 601-693-4991.

• 7:30— Serenity Alanon Family Group meeting at 3753 19th St. For more information call 601-482-2498 or the 24 hour hotline at 601-527-6669.



Wednesday, September 2

• 11:30— The monthly meeting of the Central MS Chapter of NARFE will be at Ronnie's Steak and Grill, 734 Pecan Ave. in Philadelphia. All active and retired federal employees are invited to attend. For more information call 601-389-1946.

• 12:15 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.— Alcoholics anonymous meets at 3735 19th st. For more information call 601-482-2498 or the 24 hour hotline at 601-524-6669.



Thursday, September 3

• 10:30 a.m.— A pain management support group meets at NorthPark Church 7770 Hwy 39 N. All are invited to attend including family members of those suffering from pain. For more information call 601-482-1322.

• Noon— Make-A-Wish volunteer meeting will be held on the 6th Floor Board room at Rush Medical Group. Lunch provided. For more information call Jane Walsh at 1-800-819-4072.

• Noon— Al-Anon Family Group meeting at North Park Church, 7770 Hwy 39 North, For more information call 601-482-1322 or the 24 hour hotline at 601-527-6669.

• 12:15 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.— Alcoholics anonymous meets at 3735 19th st. For more information call 601-482-2498 or the 24 hour hotline at 601-524-6669.

• 6-9 p.m.—Meridian High School cheerleaders will be having a fundraiser at McAlister's Deli on North Hills street. Kids eat free after 5 p.m. Come support and eat with the MHS Cheerleaders and Wally the Wildcat.

• 6 p.m.—The Meridian Chapter of Miss. Valley State University Alumni will have their meeting at the Council of Organization Building, 814 45th Ave. All alumni in the surrounding area are asked to attend. For more information call 601-482-4559.

• 7:30— Serenity Alanon Family Group meeting at 3753 19th St. For more information call 601-482-2498 or the 24 hour hotline at 601-527-6669.



Friday, September 4

• 12:15 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.— Alcoholics anonymous meets at 3735 19th st. For more information call 601-482-2498 or the 24 hour hotline at 601-524-6669.



Saturday, September 5

• 8 a.m.-3 p.m.—The Wesley House Community Center is holding a volunteer advocacy training at WHCC, 1520 8th Ave./ Nell Grissom Dr. This training is for students or professionals in the areas of Counseling, Social Work, or Medicine. For more information call 601-485-4736.

• 11 a.m.—Quitman High School class of 1979 will celebrate their 30th year class reunion with a picnic at Clarkco State Park at 11 a.m. and a banquet at the Quitman Country Club at 7 p.m. For more information, please contact Patricia Brown-Horne at 601-917-5323.

• 12:15 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.— Alcoholics anonymous meets at 3735 19th st. For more information call 601-482-2498 or the 24 hour hotline at 601-524-6669.

• 2 p.m.-4 p.m.—College Park United Methodist Church Homecoming Services, "A time To Remember and Share."

• 6 p.m.— Quitman's Little Opry will meet at the VFW/Multi Purpose Building 99, Westwood Ave. in Quitman. Line dancing will begin at 6 p.m., and the open mic will begin at 7 p.m. Please bring a finger food dish to share. A door donation of $2 will go to benefit the Quitman Volunteer Fire Department. For more information, call Annie Crimm at 601-776-6269 or Jennie Crapse at 601-776-6296.



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