Published: October 06, 2008 12:12 am            

Monday, October 6, 2008

Today

• 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.



Thursday, Oct. 9

• 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.

• 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. — Stories and More of free stories and activities for children from ages four to eight will be held at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. Call (601)693-6771, ext. 224.

• 6:30 p.m. — The regular monthly meeting of American Legion Post and Auxiliary No. 257 will meet at East Mississippi Electric Power Association, on Highway 39 North. All members are urged to attend. Ca (601)679-5055.

Friday, Oct. 10

• 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. — "Women in Leadership Symposium" will be held at Mississippi State University-Meridian Campus Kahlmus Auditorium. Deadline to register is Sept. 29. Call (601) 484-0226.

• City of Butler, Ala. will host their 5th Annual Butler Fest with chili cook off, cornbread cook off, backyard cook off and 5K run and fun run, bass tournament; antique car, truck and motorcycle exhibit, entertainment and carnival. Call Butler City Hall at (205)459-3795 or choctawchamber@tds.net.

• Meridian High School Class of 1963 will hold their 45th reunion with a fish fry at the Best Western Courtyard. The classes of 1962 and 1964 are also invited. Call Jimmy Slay at (601) 482-9779.

• 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.

• 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.



Saturday, Oct. 11

• City of Butler, Ala. will host their 5th Annual Butler Fest with chili cook off, cornbread cook off, backyard cook off and 5K run and fun run, bass tournament; antique car, truck and motorcycle exhibit, entertainment and carnival. Call Butler City Hall at (205) 459-3795 or choctawchamber@tds.net.

• Meridian High School Class of 1963 will hold their 45th reunion at the Riley Center. The classes of 1962 and 1963 are also invited. Call Jimmy Slay at (601) 482-9779.

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

• 8 a.m.- noon — The E.J. Knox King Solomon Lodge No. 130 will have whole smoked Boston butts ready for pickup at $20 each at the lodge building located at 5073 Russell Topton Road across from the entrance to Rainbow Lakes. They may be ordered from Fred Bean at (601)483-5663.

• 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. — Southside School Reunion will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church's Family Life Center. Cost is $10 for family and $5 per person. Call Jimmy Gossett at (601) 485-4751 or Delores Savell Thomas at (601) 644-3763.

• 10 a.m. - until — "Come Back to Porterville Day" will be held at the Porterville Community Center and bring a covered dish to share. Plans for Make a Difference Day will be made. Call Joyce at (601)677-3903.

• 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Suqualena Volunteer Fire and Rescue will host its annual fish fry. Raffle tickets available for various items. All proceeds will benefit the Suqualena Volunteer Fire Department. The fish fry will be held at fire department at the intersection of Highway 19 North and Highway 494. Call Diann Howse at (601) 626-7888.



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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