Published: September 08, 2009 09:05 pm      

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Today

• 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.

• 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. — Gourd crafting classes will be held Friday, September 18, at the home of Jerry and Ray Davis located at 11132 Byrd Doerner Rd, outside of Collinsville, MS. There will be four classes available. Booths will not be open. For more information, contact Ray Davis at (601) 737-5333 or e-mail gourdgracious@comcast.net. Also visit gourdgracious.homestead.com/gourds.html.

• 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.



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