Published: October 04, 2008 12:41 am            

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Today

• 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Make-A-Wish Garage Sale will be held 10165 Lynwood Drive, in the Tanglewood Sub-Division, off Highway 19 North. All proceeds will go to granting wishes in the area.

• 8 a.m.-noon — An open house for Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 56 will be held at the Kendallwood and DAV Building in Highland Park. All veterans are invited to attend. Call (601) 693-3344.

• 9 a.m. — Lauderdale Association of Women Shooters will sponsor a Handgun Safety Class. Call Mildred Thompson at (601) 485-5725 or Dot Davidson at (601) 644-3592 to register and for directions where class will be held.

• 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. — The Collinsville Lions Club will have a fund raiser at the parking lot of Piggly Wiggly in Collinsville. Carry out fish plates will be served for $6 per plate.

• 10:30 a.m. — An education outreach program entitled, "Identity Theft and Protecting Your Credit" will e held at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. This is sponsored by North Mississippi Rural Legal Services and is free to the public with no registration required.

• 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. — The Annual reunion of Linville High School in Preston will be held at Western Sizzlin Steak House, 1100 North Frontage Road. All students and former teachers and their families are invited. Call Virginia Eldridge at (601) 632-9481 or Thedra Ezelle at (601) 774-8445.

• 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 information/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 2 p.m. — PETCO will sponsor a Hamster Race at the PETCO store. Call (601) 693-8688 to register your hamster.

• 2 p.m. — American Legion T.C. Carter Post No. 21 will hold its monthly meeting at 6000 North Frontage Road next to Queen City Truck Stop. Call Susan at (601) 681-8060.

• 2 p.m. — Britt Gully and The Hillbilly Underground will perform at the historical Bloomfield Church on Highway 397 North between DeKalb and Preston. Call Joyce at (601) 677-3903.

• 4:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. — Marvin Weir and the Goodtimers will perform at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Covered dish dinner served at 6 p.m. They will return to their regular scheduled performances on Nov. 8th.

• 6 p.m.— Quitman Little Opera will hold a fun night for the entire family at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Annex, 108 Westwood Avenue. Line dancing, band and musical performance at 7:30 p.m. Bring a covered dish to share. The admission is $2 and will benefit the Quitman Volunteer Fire Department. Call CP or Annie Crimm at (601) 776-6269 or Jeanie and Jim Crapes at (601) 776-6296.



Sunday, Oct. 5

• 9 a.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th Street. Call (601)482-2498 or the 24 hour information/hotline at (601) 527-6669.



Monday, Oct. 6

• 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 information/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. — First Place Weight Loss a Bible based weight loss plan will begin a new 12 week program at First Baptist Church, 701 26th Avenue. This program will help everyone get ready for the holidays. Call the church office at (601) 484-4600.

• 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. — Computer II Internet and Email class will be held at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Call (601) 485-1812 to pre-register.

• 6 p.m. — The Constantine Rae Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting at the Oakland Heights Masonic Lodge, 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, Oct. 7

• 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. — "Surviving the Violence Children in Crisis" A seminar will be held at Mississippi State University Kahlmus Auditorium with Eddie Spencer, keynote speaker. This is sponsored by Care Lodge Domestic Violence Shelter. Call (601) 482-8719 or email carelodge@bellsouth.net.

• 11 a.m. - 11:25 a.m. — Toddler Time of free stories and activities for children ages two and three years old along with their caregivers will be held at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. Call (601) 693-6771, ext. 224.

• Noon — Christian Women's Group meeting for those whose loved ones suffer from alcohol or drug abuse will be held at First Presbyterian Church Annex, 905 23rd Avenue. Call Charlie at (601) 483-5927.

• 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 information/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 1 p.m. — Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. All duplicate bridge players invited. Call Tommie at (601) 679-8466 or Josie at (601) 483-5884.

• 4 p.m.-4:30 p.m. — The Cultural Club, a free program for children ages seven and up will be held at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. Guest instructor will be Vicky Hong and the topic will be the culture of China. Call (601) 693-6771, ext. 224.

• 6 p.m.-7 p.m. — National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) Connection a weekly support group and is open to adults living with mental illness will meet at College Park United Methodist Church, 1103 Highway 19 North. Call Gaynell Coleman at (601) 693-4991.

• 7 p.m. — Oakland Heights Masonic Lodge No. 577 will hold its monthly meeting at the lodge building located at 4893 Highway 19 North. Call David at (601) 616-2322.



Wednesday, Oct. 8

• 11 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. — Toddler Time Repeat, a free time of stories and activities for children ages two and three years old along with their caregivers will be held at Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. Call (601)693-6771, ext. 224.

• 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 information/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

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.

        

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