MERIDIAN — Today

    • 9 a.m.— Magnolia Middle School will be hosting a parent training session in an attempt to engage parents in the educational processes of their children. The event will be held in the Magnolia Middle School Auditorium. For more information call Jonas Crenshaw Jr at (601) 484-4060.

    • 10 a.m.-1 p.m.– East Jasper School District is hosting a Health/Safety Fair and a College/Career Fair in the Heidelberg High School Gymnasium. A Choir Competition will be held at 6 p.m. There will be food, games and rides. Child arm bands can be purchased for $5.

    • 10 a.m.-Noon—Tall Tales & Recollections monthly meeting will be at the E. M. E. P. A. on Hwy 39. All storytellers and listeners are welcome, including newcomers. For more information call 601-485-7778 or 601-681-8525.

    • 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.

    • 6 p.m.— A free concert featuring Christian artist Jamie Jorge, a world class violinist, will be held in the Community SDA Church. The concert will feature favorite hymns to contemporary praise songs. For more information call (601) 482-4084.

    • 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.— Otha Barham and the Daydreamers will play classic, popular, and country music at the Meridian Activities Center. Admission is free.



Sunday, February 28

     • 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 & 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.

    • 2 p.m.—The Superintendent of Education and the Board of Trustees of the Meridian Public School District invites the public to attend the Dedication Ceremony of the new R.D. Harris Building at Meridian High School. Following the ceremony the public will be able to tour the building and meet the administration and faculty.

    • 4 p.m.— The R.B. Temple #739 and the Metropolitan Lodge #551 is hosting the Annual Black History Month Program at the Elk's Lodge. Everyone is invited. For more information call Hazel Moore at (601) 626-7032.

    • 5 p.m.— East Jasper School District is hosting a Gospel Concert featuring "The Canton Spirituals". Tickets can be purchased for $20 in advance or $25 at the door and can be purchased at the central office. The concert will be held in the school gymnasium.

    • 6 p.m.— The Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church of Chunky will be holding a revival service at the church with special singing.



Monday, March 1

    • 9:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.—Registration for Spring classes at Meridian Activity Center. For more information call (601) 485-1812.

    • 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 & 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 p.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.

    • 5:45 p.m.-9:15 p.m.— The Unified Churches of Meridian is offering leadership training which if open to all. The event will be hosted by 31st Missionary Baptist Church. Twenty classes will be offered.

    • 6 p.m.— The Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church of Chunky will be holding a revival service at the church with special singing.

    • 6 p.m.—The Chickasawhay Art Council will be holding a ceremony for the exciting new addition to the council. Come out for an evening of entertainment, foot and excitement. The ceremony will be held at the Quitman, MS Depot.

    •  6:30 p.m.—The East Central Kennel Club will meet the first Monday of every month at Western Sizzlin Steak House. Join as they prepare community projects (obedience classes and DogFest '10) for our canine friends and owners. For more information or questions call (601) 693-7194.

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

    • 7 p.m.— The Citizens to Keep Valley Road Open will have a meeting at the Valley Road Fire House.



Tuesday, March 2

    • 9:00 a.m. - 4 p.m.—Registration for Spring classes at Meridian Activity Center. For more information call 485-1812.

    • 10 a.m.- noon or 6 p.m.- 9 p.m.—Meridian Community College Continuing Education is holding a  Floral Design  class. Classes meet on Tuesdays. For more information call  601-482-7445.

    • Noon-1 p.m.—NAMI-Meridian will hold its regular meeting at Weems Community Mental Health Center. Bring a brown bag lunch. For more information call (601) 483-4821.

    • 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. Literature study every Tuesday and Friday.

     • 12:15 p.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.

    • 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.— Weems Community Mental Health Center and Meridian Community College will be holding a free parenting seminar, "What's Happening to our Kids: The Self-Destruction of a Generation." The seminar will be held in the Emma McCain Theater in Ivy Hall at MCC. Certificate of attendance for 2.0 hours provided upon request. For more information call Pace Cooke Emmons at (601) 483-4821.

    • 5:45 p.m.-9:15 p.m.— The Unified Churches of Meridian is offering leadership training which if open to all. The event will be hosted by 31st Missionary Baptist Church. Twenty classes will be offered.

    • 6 p.m.— The Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church of Chunky will be holding a revival service at the church with special singing.

    • 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 3

    • 9 a.m.-4 p.m.—Registration for Spring classes at Meridian Activity Center. For more information call 485-1812.

    • 9 a.m.-11a.m.—Beginning Internet/Email classes with OS7 will be held at Meridian Activity Center. For more information or to register call (601) 485-1812.

    • 11:30 a.m.— The monthly meeting of the Central MS Chapter of NARFE will be held at Ronnie's Steak and Grill. Guest speaker will be Jeff Mayo, Neshoba County Emergency Management Director. All active and retired federal employees are invited to attend. For more information call 601-389-1946.

    • 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 p.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.

    • 5:45 p.m.-9:15 p.m.— The Unified Churches of Meridian is offering leadership training which if open to all. The event will be hosted by 31st Missionary Baptist Church. Twenty classes will be offered.

    • 6 p.m.— The Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church of Chunky will be holding a revival service at the church with special singing.



Thursday, March 4

    •  10:30 a.m.— A pain management support group meets at North Park Church 7770 Hwy 39 N. All are invited to attend including family members of those suffering from pain. For more information, call 601-482-1322 or Ralph Germany at 601-479-8911.

    • 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—The Make-A-Wish Meridian Volunteer group will be holding their volunteer meeting on the 6th floor board room at Rush Medical Group. For more information call Jane Walsh at 1-800-819-4072, ext 26.

    • 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.

     • 12:15 p.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 Meridian Activity Center. For more information call 485-1812.

    • The monthly meeting of the East Central Mississippi Retired Educator's Association will be held at the Meridian Activity Center. Guest speaker will be Mayor Cheri Berry.

    • 5:45 p.m.-9:15 p.m.— The Unified Churches of Meridian is offering leadership training which if open to all. The event will be hosted by 31st Missionary Baptist Church. Twenty classes will be offered.

    • 6 p.m.- 9 p.m.—Meridian Community College Continuing Education will hold classes on Photoshop CS3. Classes meet on Thursdays. For more information call  (601) 482-7445.

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

    • 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.

    • Registration for Spring classes at Meridian Activity Center. For more information call 485-1812.



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