MERIDIAN — Today

    • 7 a.m.—Trinity Assembly of God will be holding a rummage sale. Furniture, clothes, baby equipment and much more will be sold. For more information, call (601) 481-5302.

    • 7 a.m.-2 p.m.— The Make-A-Wish Meridian Foundation will be holding their monthly garage sale at the home of 10165 Lynwood Drive in the Tanglewood sub-division. New items each month. No early birds please. For more information, call Brenda or Courtney Golish at (601) 483-8144.

    • 1 a.m.-2 p.m.— The VFW post 79 will have a Pancake Breakfast at the post on old hwy 80 west. $5 per person. For more information, call commander Donny Smith at (601) 604-0097.

    • 9 a.m.— The Meridian Museum of Art will be holding their monthly artist group workshop. This months workshop will be conducted by Charlie Busler, Printing with Acrylics. Please bring your acrylic paints, brushes, etc. For more information, call Kate Cherry at 601-693-1501.

    • Noon and 6:15 p.m. — Narcotics Anonymous meets weekly at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1116 23rd Ave. For more information, call (866) 798-3960. Speaker on second and fourth Saturday.

    • 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.-4 p.m. — "Drawing Basics: The Still Life" workshop with Debra Ruleau, Meridian Activity Center; by fee. For more information or to register, call (601) 485-1812.

    • 2 p.m.—Cedar Creek Golf Course will hold a night tournament at The Quitman Country Club. The cost, $30 each, includes supper. For more information, call Steve at (601) 776-5992 or Frankie at (601) 776-6693.

   

Sunday, March 14

    • 9 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.

    • Noon and 6:15 p.m. — Narcotics Anonymous meets weekly at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1116 23rd Ave. For more information, call (866) 798-3960. Speaker on second and fourth Saturday.

    • 1:30 p.m.—The Queen City Timekeepers, Chapter 167 of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, will hold a meeting at the Kendalwood DAV building in Highland Park. Those having an interest in clocks or watches are cordially invited. For more information, call W. L. Landrum at (601) 485-5544.

    • 2 p.m. — Annual Missionary Day, Fairfield CME Church in Halsell, Ala. Sister Lou Ann Row will be guest speaker.



Monday, March 15

    • 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. — Registration for spring classes at Meridian Activity Center. For more information, call (601) 485-1812.

    • Noon and 6:15 p.m. — Narcotics Anonymous meets weekly at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1116 23rd Ave. For more information, call (866)798-3960. Speaker on second and fourth Saturday.

    • 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.

    • 6 p.m.—Saint John Lodge #507 will hold their Master Mason' Degree at the lodge home at 2300 11th st. Dinner begins at 6 with the meeting to follow at 7 p.m.. For more information, call (601) 482-1279.

    • 7 p.m. — Overeaters Anonymous, Monday nights at 7 p.m. Church of the Mediator.



Tuesday, March 16

    • 9 a.m.-1 p.m. —AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will E-file taxes free for low- and middle- income taxpayers. This service will be available at The Salvation Army Activity Center, 120 6th Avenue (B Street and 6th Ave). Please bring a copy of your previous year (2008) tax return, 2009 tax forms including property taxes paid, picture ID, and Social Security Cards for all family members. First come, first served. For more information, call 601-692-2758.

    • Noon — Refuge Christian Recovery. Meeting for women whose loved ones suffer from alcohol and drugs.  First Presbyterian Church, Annex Building, 905 23rd Avenue. For more information, call Charlie at 601-483-5927.

    • 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. Speaker on second and fourth Saturday.

    • 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.—The United Auto Workers Retiree Chapter No. 2185 will meet at the Meridian Activity Center. For more information, call George Richardson at (601) 737-5266.

    • 5 p.m.-8 p.m.— Walgreen's, in connection with McAlister's on North Hills Street will be holding a fundraiser for Relay for Life. Come in between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. and 10 percent of your bill will be donated to Relay for Life.

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

    • 6:30 p.m.— TEAAM Meridian, Autism Advocacy Chapter will be holding an autism support group in the Rush Hospital cafeteria meeting room. For more information, call 1886-993-2437.

    • 6:30 p.m.— The DAV Chapter 56 and Ladies Auxiliary will hold their regular monthly meeting at the Kendalwood building. A pot luck supper will begin at 6:30 with the meeting to follow at 7. For more information, call (601) 917-1007.

    • 7:30 p.m. — Serenity Alanon Family Group meeting at 3753 19th Street. Call 601-482-2498. 24 hour hotline:  601-527-6669.



Wednesday, March 17

    • 10 a.m.-1 p.m.— Poplar Springs Drive United Methodist Church will hold their Annual Spring Food Festival with Shrimp Plates will be held at  the church. $7 a plate. There will be face painting, a bubble wrap stomp and an inflatable moonbounce for the children. Also featuring music from the Daydreamers throughout the day. For more information, or to buy tickets call 601-485-5598.

    • 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. Speaker on second and fourth Saturday.

    • 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.



Thursday, March 18

    • 9a.m.-1p.m. –AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will E-file taxes free for low- and middle- income taxpayers. This service will be available at EMEPA, 2128 Hwy 39N.   Please bring a copy of your previous year (2008) tax return, 2009 tax forms including property taxes paid, picture ID, and Social Security Cards for all family members.  First come, first served.  For more information, call 601-692-2758.

    • Noon—Al-Anon Family Group meeting will be at North Park Church. For more information, call 601-482-1322 or our 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. Speaker on second and fourth Saturday.

    • 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.—BINGO for all adults over the age of 55 will be held at the Meridian Activity Center. For more information, call  485-1812.

    6 p.m.— The International Singing Brakeman Association will meet at the Best Western hospitality Room. Please bring a dish to share. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $5. For more information, call Glyn Jones at (601) 581-1601 or Mama Kat at (601) 482-2771.

    • 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. — Serenity Alanon Family Group meeti ng at 3753 19th Street. Call 601-482-2498.  24 hour hotline:  601-527-6669.



Friday, March 19

    • 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. Speaker on second and fourth Saturday.

    • This year's Annual Hoops for Jesus Basketball Tournament will be held at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in the life center. The cost is $100 per team or $150 for two teams. For more information, call (601) 483-6331.

    • 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.



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