Published: October 18, 2009 10:32 pm      

Monday, October 19, 2009

Today

• 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.

• 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.— Creative Crafts for Children- MCC Community & Business. For more information, call 601-482-7445.

• 7 p.m.— Oak Grove United Methodist Church of Clarkdale community invites everyone to a Fall Revival. The "Revival" service will be held through Wednesday, Oct. 21. The Evangelist for the week will be Rev. Allen Randell of Collinsville, U.M.C.



Tuesday, October 20

• 9 a.m.-1 p.m. — Flu shots will be available at Pine Forest Baptist Church, 10031 West Lauderdale Road, Collinsville. Pneumonia shots will also be provided. You must bring your Social Security, Medicaid or Medicare card. Medicaid and Medicare free. Adult flu shots: $25. Adult pneumonia shots: $48. Childhood flu shots: $10. For more information, call (601) 737-5173.

• 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.— Care Lodge Domestic Violence Shelter's Animal Conference on Domestic violence, "Surviving the Violence-Working with Victims" will be held at the Kahlmus Auditorium at Mississippi State University's Meridian campus. For registration information, please call Care Lodge at 601-482-8719.

• 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.

• Noon—A Refuge Christian Recovery-meeting for women whose loved ones suffer from alcohol and drugs will be held at First Presbyterian Church in the Annex building. For more information, call Charlie at 601-483-5927.

• 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.

• 2 p.m.- 3 p.m.— United Auto Workers Retiree Chapter No. 2185 will meet at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave.

• 4 p.m.- 6 p.m. — Meridian Community College Community and Business Development will hold Art Made Easely Painting Class-Halloween. The event will be held at MCC. For more information, call 601-482-7445.

• 5:15 p.m.-6 p.m.— The public is invited to join faculty, staff and students at Mississippi State University-Meridian each Tuesday for "Wellness with Yoga" exercise classes. They are $40 for the public and $25 for MSU-Meridian students with all proceeds being donated to the MSU-Meridian $300,000 matching scholarship fund. For more information, call Dr. Porter at 601-484-0184 or 601-473-4096.

• 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.— CAREousel Breast Cancer Support Group Meeting will be held on the first floor class room of the Cancer Center. For more information, call 601-482-5174.

• 6:30 p.m.—Pot Luck Supper, 7 p.m. Regular monthly meeting of the DAV Chapter 56 and Ladies Auxiliary at the Kendalwood building in Highland Park. For information, please call 601-917-1007.

• 7 p.m.— Oak Grove United Methodist Church of Clarkdale community invites everyone to a Fall Revival. The "Revival" service will be held through Wednesday, Oct. 21. The Evangelist for the week will be Rev. Allen Randell of Collinsville, U.M.C.

• 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.



Wednesday, October 21

• 8 a.m.-4 p.m. — Flu shots will be available at the Lauderdale County Health Department. Pneumonia shots will also be provided. You must bring your Social Security, Medicaid or Medicare card. Medicaid and Medicare free. Adult flu shots: $25. Adult pneumonia shots: $48. Childhood flu shots: $10.

• 9 a.m.-noon — Basic Sewing class begins at the Meridian Activity Center. For more information call 601-485-1812.

• 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Rush and MSU-Meridian "2009 Career Care" showcasing healthcare careers at MSU-Meridian Kahlmus Auditorium. For more information, call 601-703-9237.

• 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.

• 7 p.m.— Oak Grove United Methodist Church of Clarkdale community invites everyone to a Fall Revival. The "Revival" service will be held through today. The Evangelist will be Rev. Allen Randell of Collinsville, U.M.C.



Thursday, October 22

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m.—Heirloom Sewing and Children's Clothing Construction classes begin at the Meridian Activity Center. For more information, call 601-485-1812.

• 9 a.m.-2 p.m.— Meridian High School will host a College Day in the boys gym. Many College Recruiters will be available to answer questions and share information. Most college representatives will have scholarship information for both parents and students. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact MHS Senior Counselor, Eris Jordan at 601-484-4432.

• Noon— There will be an Al-Anon Family Group meeting at NorthPark Church on Hwy. 39 North. 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.

• 6 p.m.-8 p.m.—Memoir Writing-MCC Community & Business Development. $50 to sign up. For more information, call 601-482-7445.

• 7:15 p.m.—Gambler's Anonymous Meeting at Highland Baptist Church Parsonage. On the corner of 26th Street and 34th Avenue. 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 St. For more information, call 601-482-2498 or the 24 hour hotline at 601-527-6669.



Friday, October 23

• 7 a.m.-2 p.m.— Make-A-Wish garage sale at 10165 Lynwood drive, in the Tanglewood Subdivision. All proceeds go to granting wishes in this area and towards our Walk for Wishes in April. For more information, call Brenda at 601-483-8144.

• 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.

• A seminar with Jill Fitzhenry sponsored by the Queen City Decorative Painters will be held at the Meridian Activity Center.



Saturday, October 24

• 7 a.m.-2 p.m.— Make-A-Wish garage sale at 10165 Lynwood drive, in the Tanglewood Subdivision. All proceeds go to granting wishes in this area and towards our Walk for Wishes in April. For more information, call Brenda at 601-483-8144.

• 8 a.m.-Noon and 1 p.m.-4 p.m.—Trinity Baptist Church will have its Annual Fall Festival and Church Rummage Sale at the church. The Festival will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be lots of games, a cake walk, dunking booth, jumping castle, treasure hunt and much more. Everyone is welcome.

• A seminar with Jill Fitzhenry sponsored by the Queen City Decorative Painters will be held at the Meridian Activity Center.

• 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.—"Don't Waste Your Ministry" Pastors' & Leaders' Conference sponsored by Bridge Builders Fellowship. Registration is $15 per person. For more information, call the church office at 601-485-8719.

• 10 a.m.-5 p.m.—Tall Tales and Recollections Storytelling Conference will be at the Meridian Activity Center. For more information call 601-485-1812.

• 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.—Fall Storytelling Festival will be held at the Meridian Activity Center. Stories for adults and children ages 5 and up. Scary stories will begin from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. $10 all day or $5 for a half day and $5 for evening stories. Free for children under 12. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Go to www.msstorytellers for details. For more information, call Sarah Mutziger at 601-485-7778 or Anne McKee at 601-681-8525.

•11 a.m.- 7 p.m. and 6 p.m.-9 p.m. — St. Patrick Catholic School will hold its annual Fall Carnival and Spaghetti Dinner. Spaghetti dinners will be sold from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. for $6 each. The Fall Halloween Carnival will be from 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. in the Family Life Center, with a costume contest at 7:30 p.m. Entry fee is $1 per person.

• 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. — Petco Howl-o-ween contest. It's time to dress up your four-legged friends and bring them to Petco. NOT just for the dogs. Ferrets, rabbits or whatever your furry friend is! There will be prizes for the winners and treat bags for the dogs. Photos and contest results at 2 p.m. Questions, call Petco in Meridian at 601-693-8688.



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