Published: September 06, 2009 12:22 am      

Sunday, September 6, 2009

Today

• 9 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.

• 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.— On Tuesday, Sept. 8, a Happy Birthday Party commemorating the 112th anniversary of the birthday of Jimmie Rodgers will be held. Free admission to the Jimmie Rodgers Museum in Highland Park. Door prizes will be awarded at 4. For more information, call 601-485-1808 or 601-917-4344.

• 10:45 a.m.-3 p.m.—College Park United Methodist Church Homecoming services continues with Worship services, lunch, dedication to the prayer garden, and memorial services.

• 10:55 a.m.— Worship Service followed by a Pot Luck Lunch, 1:30 p.m. Dedication of the Prayer Garden, 2 p.m. Memorial Service.

• 11 a.m.—Vardaman Baptist Church will hold their homecoming at the church in Kemper County. Bro. Jerry Read and Bro. Dennis will speak. A covered dish lunch will follow. For more information, call 601-656-0031.

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

• Noon—The annual Semmes Family Reunion will be held at St. Patrick Family Life Center, 2614 Davis St. Bring a covered dish to share. For more information, call Joe Semmes at 601-513-3329.



Monday, September 7

• 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.— On Tuesday, Sept. 8, a Happy Birthday Party commemorating the 112th anniversary of the birthday of Jimmie Rodgers will be held. Free admission to the Jimmie Rodgers Museum in Highland Park. Door prizes will be awarded at 4 p.m. For more information, call 601-485-1808 or 601-917-4344.

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

• 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.

• 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.



Tuesday, September 8

• 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.—A Happy Birthday Party commemorating the 112th anniversary of the birthday of Jimmie Rodgers. Free admission to the Jimmie Rodgers Museum in Highland Park. Door prizes will be awarded at 4. For more information call 601-485-1808 or 601-917-4344.

• 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.

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

• 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 p.m.—Andrew Chapel Masonic Lodge #151 will meet at the lodge at 9198 Hillview. For more information call 601-681-8369.

• 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 9

• 10 a.m.-Noon—The local AARP chapter will meet at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300-32nd Avenue. For more information, call 601-483-7529.

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

• 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 10

• 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— 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.

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

• 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.

• 5:45— The Lauderdale County Country Dancers will practice at the NE Community Club, 628 Briarwood Rd. For more information call Carol Hosch at 601-483-7016.

• 6 p.m.—First Impressions Mississippi State Community Action team and Marion MS is holding a community meeting at First Baptist Church of Marion. All residents of Marion are invited to come.

• 6:30 p.m.— The regular monthly meeting of the American Legion Post and Auxiliary 257 will be held at EMEPA on Hwy 39 North. For more information, call 601-679-5055.

• 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.

• 7:30 p.m.— The VFW Post 79 with the Ladies Auxiliary will hold it post meeting at the post on old Hwy 11 & 80. For more information, call Commander Dane Smith at 601-604-0097 or Chuck McElroy at 601-482-4508.



Friday, September 11

• 7 a.m-2 p.m.— Make-a-Wish is holding a garage sale at 10165 Lynwood Drive in the Tanglewood sub-division. No early birds please. All proceeds go to granting wishes in our area. We have 13 wishes going on in our area. For more information call Brenda at 601-483-8144.

• 11 a.m.-2 p.m.—A benefit chicken fry will be given by Pine Grove Church for Arlene Baker at the church. Fried Chicken Plates will be available for a donation of $6 and will include chicken, slaw, beans and bread. For more information or for purchase of plates, call Steve or Joyce Tucker at 601-737-5359.

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

• 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.

• 6:30—The Mississippi Blue Yodeler Fan Club will meet at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd ave. Special guests include the Hutcherson Family and Friends with Tinker Frazier and Hwy 19 Bluegrass. Bring a covered dish. Admission is $2. For more information, call Ken Johnson at 601-482-1279.

• 7 p.m.— The Meridian Daylily Club will "Meet the Speaker," Ted Preuss, for the club's regular meeting at The Western Sizzlin' Steak House. For more information, call Hariett Touchstone at 601-626-7520.



Saturday, September 12

• 7 a.m-2 p.m.— Make-a-Wish is holding a garage sale at 10165 Lynwood Drive in the Tanglewood sub-division. No early birds please. All proceeds go to granting wishes in our area. We have 13 wishes going on in our area. For more information, call Brenda at 601-483-8144.

• 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m.—Andrew Chapel Masonic Lodge #151 will provide breakfast for members and guests at the lodge at 9198 Hillview Dr. For more information, call 601-681-8369.

• 10 a.m. until— The annual House School Reunion will be held at Pine Grove Baptist Church on Hwy 492 East in the House community. Bring a covered dish to share. For more information, call Pauline Dallas Chadwell at 601-485-9529.

• 10 a.m.— TISBA (The International Singing Brakeman Association) invites you and your family to join us in celebrating Jimmie Rodgers Birthday at the Best Western Hospitality Room on Frontage Road. Cost per person is $12. This includes entertainment and food. For more information, call Glyn Jones at 601-581-1601 or Mama Kat at 601-482-2771.

• 11 a.m.— The Meridian Daylily Club will "Meet the Speaker," Ted Preuss, at The Western Sizzlin' Steak House. For more information call Hariett Touchstone at 601-626-7520.

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

• 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.

• 4 p.m.—The Western Auto Supply Company will have their 36th reunion held at Ryan's Steak House on Frontage Rd. All former employees and their spouses are invited to attend. For more information, call Edna at 601-482-9772.

• Meridian Museum of Art Artists Group meets at the museum, 628-25th Avenue. Guest Artist will be Mike French. For more information, call 601-693-1501.



Sunday, September 13

• 9 a.m.-Noon— Gun Safety Class will be held Saturday Sept. 19 at the Centerhill/Obadiah community center. Gun experts will be teaching. This is sponsored by Centerhill Community Dev. Club and the Obadiah Volunteer Homemakers. For more information, call Virginia White at 601-527-7809.

• 9 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.

• 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.—First Baptist Church of Marion will be holding their Revival at the church. Music will be by the Rev. Everett Sollie. Nursery will be available for children up to age 3. For more information call 601-485-9503.

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

• The 48th Annual Avera Family Reunion will be held at Clarkco State Park. Bring a covered dish, lunch will be held around noon. For more information call 601-485-8816 or 601-776-2639.



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