Published: November 04, 2009 11:13 pm      

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Today

• 9 a.m.-11 a.m.—Word Processing class begins at the Meridian Activity Center. For more information, call 601-485-1812.

• 11 a.m.-5 p.m.— Merry Meridian, Church of the Mediator Gingerbread House Contest and Silent Auction will be held at the Meridian Museum of Art.

• Noon—Al-Anon Family Group meet will be held at NorthPark Church. For more information call (601) 482-1322 or the 24-hour hotline at (601) 527-6669.

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

• 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.

• 1 p.m.-2 p.m.—A game of BINGO will be held at the Meridian Activity Center and is open to all seniors. For more information call (604) 485-1812.

• 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.— The First Team Meeting for Relay for Life will be held at the Mississippi Power Company. For more information call (601) 483-3073.

• 6 p.m.— The Neshoba County Cattleman's Association has scheduled a meeting at the Neshoba County Coliseum. The Neshoba County Gin Association will be presenting the program and sponsoring the meal. Please call the Neshoba Co. Gin at (601) 656-3463, Neshoba Co. Co-Op at (601) 656-3501 or the Neshoba Co. Extension office at 601-656-4602 to pre-register.

• 6 p.m.— The Meridian Chapter of Mississippi Valley State University will have their meeting at the Council of Organization Building. All alumni in the surrounding area are asked to attend. For more information call (601) 482-4559.

• 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.— MCC Continuing Education class, Digital Photography in Webb Hall. For more information call (601) 484-8856.

• 7 p.m.—The Philadelphia-Neshoba County Arts Council will present the comedy, Casseroles and Mistletoe Dinner Theatre. The crew from Possum Creek are back with lots of holiday laughter. Tickets are available by calling 601-656-9838. For more information, go to the Web site at www.pncarts.org.

• 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.—Serenity Alanon Family Group meeting will meet at 3753 19th St. For more information call (601) 482-2498 or the 24-hour hotline at (601) 524-6669.

• Mississippi State University-Meridian 2010 Spring Semester Registration (by appointment) will run through November 13. For more information or to make an appointment call 601-484-0100.



Friday, November 6

• 10:30 - 12:30—Let's Play Rook! at Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Open to all seniors. Phone (601) 485-1812 for information.

• 11 a.m.-5 p.m.— Merry Meridian, Church of the Mediator Gingerbread House Contest and Silent Auction will be held at the Meridian Museum of Art.

• 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.—The Philadelphia-Neshoba County Arts Council will present the comedy, Casseroles and Mistletoe Dinner Theatre. The crew from Possum Creek are back with lots of holiday laughter. Tickets are available by calling 601-656-9838. For more information, go to the Web site at www.pncarts.org.

• Mississippi State University-Meridian 2010 Spring Semester Registration (by appointment) will run through November 13. For more information or to make an appointment call 601-484-0100.

• Mississippi State University-Meridian is holding the second annual Women in Leadership Symposium in the MSU-Meridian Kahlmus Auditorium Nov. 13. Today is the last day to register. For more information or to register call (601) 484-0140.



Saturday, November 7

• 9 a.m.— NAMI Meridian invites individuals to join its team at the annual NAMI walks. The walk is held at Mays Lake in Jackson. All are welcome. For more information, call (601) 917-7020 or email at namimeridian@gmail.com.

• 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.— Swing for Laurie's Kids, Special Needs Children's Tennis Clinic will be held at the Northeast Tennis Complex. To register call Bill Autry at 601-485-5558 or Betty Shoemaker at 601-483-4007. Must register before Nov. 2.

• 11 a.m.-5 p.m.—The Church of the Mediator will hold its annual barbeque at the church. Pork and beef plates $6, Whole Boston Butts $25. Freezer/ Bake Sale. The Bookstore will be open and there will be lots of entertainment and kids activities. All money recieved goes back into the community. For more information call the church office at (601) 483-3959.

• 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.

• 2 p.m.— New Beginning UMC, Hwy 45, Porterville, MS will have a "Friends and Family Day Celebration." Our outdoor event will feature gospel singing, choirs and food will be served. The attire is casual and everyone is invited to attend. For more information, call (601) 513-3801.

• 5 p.m.-9 p.m.— Southeast Community Fall Festival will be held at the Southeast football field. No admission fee. Inflatables $5 armbands. Tickets for sale for concessions, carnival games, cake walks and more. Proceeds benefit the SE Elementary P.T.O.



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