Published: September 30, 2009 11:24 pm      

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Today

• The CAREousel Breast Cancer Support Group kickoff for Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins at Dumont Plaza in Downtown Meridian. For more information call 601-482-5174.

• 5:45 p.m.—The Lauderdale County Country Dancers will hold Fair Performance practice at the NE Community Club. Clogging begins today with lines and square dancing to follow. Fore more information call Carol Hosch at 601-483-7016.

• 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.—Registration for Winter classes for the Meridian Activity Center begins today at the Activity Center, 3300-32nd Avenue. For more information call 601-485-1812.

• 9 a.m.-11 a.m.—The Beginning Computer (Internet & Email) class begins at the Meridian Activity Center. For more information call 601-485-1812.

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

• Noon— There will be an Al-Anon Family Group meeting at NorthPark Church on Hwy 39. For more information call the 24 hour hotline at 601-527-6669.

• Noon & 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.

• 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.—The American Cancer Society Relay for Life Kickoff for the 2010 Lauderdale County Relay for Life will be held at the Northeast Recreational Park Pavillion on Hwy 39. All former and new team captains and team members are invited to come be a part of the excitement as we begin a new year. For more information call 601-483-3073.

• 6 p.m.-8 p.m.—Memoir Writing-MCC Community & Business Development. $50.00 to sign up. For more information call 601-482-7445.

• 6 p.m.— The Meridian chapter of Mississippi Valley State University Alumni will have their meeting at the Council of Organization Building, 814 45th Ave. For more information call 601-482-4559.

• 7:15 p.m.—Gambler's Anonymous Meeting at Highland Baptist Church Parsonage. On the corner of 26th Street and 34th Ave. For more information, call David at 601-938-9193.

• 7:30 p.m.— A Serenity Alanon Family Group meeting will be held at 3753 19th Street. For more information call 601-482-2498 or the 24 hour hotline at 601-527-6669.



Friday, October 2

• 9 a.m. - Noon—Community Volunteer & Health Fair will be held at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300-32nd Avenue. Flu and Pneumonia shots will be given. For more information call 601-485-1812.

• 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.—Registration for Winter classes for the Meridian Activity Center begins today at the Activity Center, 3300-32nd Avenue. For more information call 601-485-1812.

• Noon & 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.— You are invited to attend The Fall Bible Conference from Oct. 2-4 at Northpointe Presbyterian Church. Opening Service begins tonight with music by Track 45.



Saturday, October 3

• 6:30 a.m.— Yard sale to benefit Tiffany Douglas, young wife and mother of three who has cancer at Carmel Baptist Church, Hwy 19 south (towards Butler)

• 7 a.m.— Riley's WomanCare Birthplace will be having a rummage sale in the Internal Medicine clinic parking lot across from Riley's hospital. All proceeds from the sale will go to March of Dimes. For more information call Vivian Wilson at 601-692-2144.

• 8 a.m.— You are invited to attend The Fall Bible Conference from Oct. 2-4 at Northpointe Presbyterian Church. Men's Breakfast begins this morning and the ladies' luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at the home of Amy Goldman. For reservations and directions call 601-482-7744 or 601-490-1211.

• 8 a.m.— Old Marion Cemetery will hold a Work Day at the cemetery. For more information call Sandra Rawson at 601-483-7573.

• 9:30 a.m.—Street Strut for Breast Cancer 2009 will be held at Dumont Plaza in Downtown Meridian. Decorate your umbrellas and come ready to strut the streets. For more information call 601-553-3471.

• 10 a.m.-8 p.m.— Squealer's Bar-B-Que fundraiser will be held today at Long Creek Community Club. There will be gospel singing, face painting, a bake sale and more. Tickets may be purchased for $7 a plate. All proceeds will go to Tiffany Douglas who is fighting bone marrow cancer. For more information call Marie Joiner at 601-480-8006.

• 11 a.m.— The Annual School Reunion of Lynville High School in Preston will be held at Western Sizzlin Steak House, 1100 North Frontage Rd. All students and teachers with their guests are invited to attend. For more information, please call Virginia Eldridge at 601-632-9481 or Thedra Ezell at 601-663-5343.

• Noon & 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 p.m.— Quitman Little Opry will meet at the VFW/Multi Purpose building. Line dancing will begin at 6 and open mic night will be available for those musicians and singers. Please bring a finger food to share. A door donation of $2.00 to benefit the Quitman Vol Fire Department. For more information call Annie and CP Crimm at 601-776-6269.



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