Today

• 10:30 a.m. —A Pain Management Support Group meets weekly on Thursdays at NorthPark Church 7770 Hwy. 39 North Meridian.  All are invited to attend including family members of those suffering from pain.  Call the church 601 482-1322 for more information. 

• Noon—Make-A-Wish Foundation Meridian Volunteer Meeting, Lunch provided, 6th floor board room-Rush Medical Group-Meridian. Contact Jane Walsh 1-800-819-4072.

• Noon— Al-Anon Thursday Noon meeting at NorthPark Church, 7770 Highway 39 North

• Noon—Growing Hydrangea for Mississippi Gardens. Bring your own lunch and learn about the beautiful plant, Hydrangea! Lauderdale Extension Service, 5th floor Courthouse Annex, Call 601-482-9764 for more info.

• Noon and 6:15 p.m.—Narcotics Anonymous Serenity group will meet at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1116 23rd Ave.

• 12:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.—Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 3753 19th St. Phone (601)482-2498. 24 hour info/hotline (601)527-6669.

• 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. —BINGO at Meridian Activity Center, 3300-32nd Avenue. Phone for information 601-485-1812.

• 5:15 p.m.—June 9 special election.-Meet the candidates is at Hilton Garden Meridian. Open to the public.

• 6 p.m.— The Meridian Chapter of the Miss. Valley State University Alumni Association will have their meeting at the council of organizations building, 814 45th Ave. All alumni in the surrounding area are asked to attend. There will be no meeting in the months of July and August. We will resume our meeting in September at the same place and time. Call (601)482-4559 or (601)485-2217.    

• 7:30-8:30 p.m.—The Serenity Al-Anon Family Group will meet at 3753 19th Street.  For more information, please call 601 484-5756 or the 24 hour information hotline 601 527-6669.

• 7:30pm —Beg. Square Dance instruction will be offered at the NE Community Club, 628 Briarwood Rd, Meridian. Sponsored by the Lauderdale Co Country Dancers.  Call Carol Hosch 601-483-7016.



Friday, June 5

• Noon and 6:15 p.m.—Narcotics Anonymous Serenity group will meet at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1116 23rd Ave.

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.—Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 3753 19th St. Phone (601)482-2498. 24 hour info/hotline (601)527-6669.

• 1 p.m.—The Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club meets at the Activity Center, 3300 32 ave. This is an open game and everyone is welcome. Call Tommie at 601-483-5884.



Saturday, June 6

• 8 a.m. until - Fundraiser event for 14-year-old Morgan Parker, who has cystic fibrosis and needs organ transplants that will cost $200,000. Event will feature a yard sale, antique and street rod show, raffle, auction, BBQ plates, music, and dancing. Will be held at the Legion Hut on Hwy. 15 in Decatur. For more information call Crystal Williams (601)513-0059.

• 9 a.m. —The Atkinson and Jones Beautification ministry of Savannah Grove Baptist Church will have their annual prayer breakfast. Our theme "Prayer in a changing world of today" Colossians 1-9. Our church is located at 6218 D Street. For information call (601)482-3578.

• 10 a.m.—George Family Reunion at the Family LIfe Center at Big Oak Methodist Church (Just off 495 on Jackson Rd.)

• 11 a.m.—Free seminars at Petco. Pet Adoptions. Petco also offers Dog Training Classes. Any Questions call 601-693-8688

• Noon and 6:15 p.m.—Narcotics Anonymous Serenity group will meet at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1116 23rd Ave.

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.—Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 3753 19th St. Phone (601)482-2498. 24 hour info/hotline (601)527-6669.



Sunday, June 7

• 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.—Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 3753 19th St. Phone (601)482-2498. 24 hour info/hotline (601)527-6669.

• Noon and 6:15 p.m.—Narcotics Anonymous Serenity group will meet at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1116 23rd Ave.

• 2:30 p.m..—The officers and members of the Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church will hold an appreciation for Rev. Thomas C. Howell, Sr. and First Lady Sis. Tina Howell for 11 years of dedicated service. The Guest speaker will be Rev. Randall Bohannon, pastor of East Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church of Meridian and Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church of DeKalb. Song service will be rendered by the East Mt. Moriah Church Choir.

• First day of Revival at Blue Springs Baptist Church in Chunky on Chunky Duffee Rd., approximately three miles north of I 20. Evangelist: Brother Kelly Tingle, pastor of Enon Baptist Church in Union. Revival runs June 7 - 12.

• 80th Annual Session of East Mississippi Baptist Stat Congress of Christian Education will convene at the El Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. 2300 State Boulevard. Pre-musical will begin at 6 p.m. Also dont miss the Battle of Choirs, at 6 p.m. same location.



Monday, June 8

• Noon and 6:15 p.m.—Narcotics Anonymous Serenity group will meet at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1116 23rd Ave.

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.—Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 3753 19th St. Phone (601)482-2498. 24 hour info/hotline (601)527-6669.

• 80th Annual Session of East Mississippi Baptist Stat Congress of Christian Education will convene at the El Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. 2300 State Boulevard. Pre-musical will begin at 6 p.m.





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