Published: September 05, 2008 11:38 pm            

Saturday, September 6, 2008

Today

• If you are interested in taking gourd craft classes on Sept. 19th and 20th at the annual gourd festival held in the Martin community, contact Ray Davis at 601-737-5333.

• Crafters and artists needed to rent booths for the Made in the South Christmas Bazaar to be held Nov. 15 at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Call Carole Ewing at (601)485-1810, (601)693-5090 or Annie Judy at (601)626-0152 or (601)917-1613.

• 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.

• 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. — Donations may be made for the evacuees of Hurricane Gustav may be made to Mustard Tree Bargain Center in conjunction with the American Red Cross. The bargain center's location is 3918 8th Street. Items needed are non-perishable food, bottled water, blankets and bedding, towels, hygiene products, toiletries, diapers, baby bottles and powdered formula. Call (601) 482-2061 or Rick Burton at (601) 934-2575.

• 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.



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

• 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. — The Newton County Career Center, 15935 Highway 15 North in Decatur, Family Career Community Leaders of America will be selling mums for $5 each. Call (601) 635-4138.

• 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. — Donations may be made for the evacuees of Hurricane Gustav may be made to Mustard Tree Bargain Center in conjunction with the American Red Cross. The bargain center's location is 3918 8th Street. Items needed are non-perishable food, bottled water, blankets and bedding, towels, hygiene products, toiletries, diapers, baby bottles and powdered formula. Call (601) 482-2061 or Rick Burton at (601) 934-2575.

• 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 Ave. Cal (601) 485-1812 to register.

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

• 6 p.m. — The monthly meeting of the Constantine Rea Historical Society will meet at the Masonic building, 4893 Highway 19 North. Covered dish dinner served at 6 p.m. and meeting begins at 7 p.m. Call David at (601) 616-2322.



Tuesday, Sept. 9

• 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. — The Newton County Career Center, 15935 Highway 15 North in Decatur,Family Career Community Leaders of America will be selling mums for $5 each. Call (601) 635-4138.

• 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. — Principles of Lean Manufacturing 101 will be held at Meridian Community College Workforce Training Center, the old Wal Mart on Highway 19 North. Call (601) 482-7445.

• 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. — Donations may be made for the evacuees of Hurricane Gustav may be made to Mustard Tree Bargain Center in conjunction with the American Red Cross. The bargain center's location is 3918 8th Street. Items needed are non-perishable food, bottled water, blankets and bedding, towels, hygiene products, toiletries, diapers, baby bottles and powdered formula. Call (601) 482-2061 or Rick Burton at (601) 934-2575.

• 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 Ave. Call Charlie at (601) 483-5927.

• 1 p.m. — The Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. 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 St. 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.

• 7 p.m. — Andrew Chapel Masonic Lodge No. 151 will meet in a state communication at the lodge building located at 9198 Hillview Drive. Call (601)681-8369.

• 7:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. — 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, Sept. 10

• 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. — The Newton County Career Center, 15935 Highway 15 North in Decatur,Family Career Community Leaders of America will be selling mums for $5 each. Call (601) 635-4138.

• 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. — Donations may be made for the evacuees of Hurricane Gustav may be made to Mustard Tree Bargain Center in conjunction with the American Red Cross. The bargain center's location is 3918 8th Street. Items needed are non-perishable food, bottled water, blankets and bedding, towels, hygiene products, toiletries, diapers, baby bottles and powdered formula. Call (601) 482-2061 or Rick Burton at (601) 934-2575.

• 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.

• 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

• 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. — The Newton County Career Center,15935 Highway 15 North in Decatur, Family Career Community Leaders of America will be selling mums for $5 each. Call (601) 635-4138.

• 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. — Donations may be made for the evacuees of Hurricane Gustav may be made to Mustard Tree Bargain Center in conjunction with the American Red Cross. The bargain center's location is 3918 8th Street. Items needed are non-perishable food, bottled water, blankets and bedding, towels, hygiene products, toiletries, diapers, baby bottles and powdered formula. Call (601) 482-2061 or Rick Burton at (601) 934-2575.

• 9:30 a.m. — Magnolia Quilters will meet at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Annual dues are $10. The group meets twice a month. Call Charlyn for more information at (601)693-8386.

• 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.

• 5:45 p.m. — Dancing students wanted. Learn to clog at 5:45 p.m.; line dancing at 6:45 p.m. and square dancing at 7:30 p.m., at the Northeast Community Center on Briarwood Road next to Northeast Lauderdale High School. Call Carol Hosch at (601) 483-7016 or Joyce Wagner at (601) 482-6649.

• 6:30 p.m. — American Legion Post No. 257 and the Auxiliary will meet at East Mississippi Electric Power Association. All members encouraged to attend. Call (601)679-5055.

• 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 St. Call David at (601) 938-9193.



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.

        

• Click to discuss this story with other readers on our forums.