Today

• Registration is under way for 6-week pottery classes at Pottery Paws Studio and Gallery.  Classes are 2-hours once a week and are instructed by Bebe Gianakos.  Call 601-485-2111 for more information or to sign-up.

• 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.—Workforce Training opportunities through Meridian Community College is hold Lean Manufacturing Seminars at the College. Each seminar is for business professionals to learn the basic concepts of Lean Manufacturing, how it applies to any business and what it can do for a business. For more information or to register call 601-482-7445.

• 10:30 a.m.— A pain management support group meets at NorthPark 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.

• Noon — Al-Anon Family Group meeting at NorthPark Church, 7770 Hwy 39 North. Call 601-482-1322. 24 hour hotline: 601-527-6669.

• 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.-2 p.m.— Bingo for adults 55 and older will be held at the Meridian Activity Center. For more information call 601-485-1812.

• 3:30 p.m.— Trinity Dyslexia Center is accepting new students. This is an after-school tutorial program for students with dyslexia or other reading disorders. Students attend three one-hour sessions each week, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday during the school year. The program uses multi-sensory software. Classes meet at Trinity Presbyterian Church. For more information call (601) 482-6767.

• 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.—Free "Back on Track Parenting" Classes will be meeting each week at the Weems Division of Children and Youth Services. Open to all. For more information call Heather Stinson at 604-482-7377.

• 6 p.m.— The Andrew Chapel Lodge #151 will host a Dist. 16 meeting at the lodge 9198 Hillview Drive. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. with the meeting to follow. All members are welcome. For more information call 601-482-1279.

• 6 p.m. - The International Singing Brakeman Association will meet at the Best Western Hospitality Room, on Frontage Road. Please bring a dish to share. We will eat 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.

• 6 p.m.-8 p.m.—Workforce Training opportunities through Meridian Community College is holding classes on learning how to create a Web site at the College. Learn to make a website using free software. Cost is $60. For more information or to register 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.

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



Friday, January 22

• Registration is under way for 6-week pottery classes at Pottery Paws Studio and Gallery.  Classes are 2-hours once a week and are instructed by Bebe Gianakos.  Call 601-485-2111 for more information or to sign-up.

• 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.— Learn to play ROOK. Sessions will be held at the Meridian Activity Center. For more information call 601-485-1812.

• 1 a.m.-2 p.m.—Make-A-Wish Garage Sale will be held at 10165 Lynwood Drive on Hwy 19. For more information call Brenda at 601-483-8144.

• 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.-8 p.m.—Workforce Training opportunities through Meridian Community College is holding classes on learning how to create a website at the College. Learn to make a website using free software. Cost is $60. For more information or to register call 601-482-7445.



Saturday, January 23

• 7 p.m.-2 p.m.—Make-A-Wish Garage Sale will be held at 10165 Lynwood Drive on Hwy 19. For more information call Brenda at 601-483-8144.

• 10 a.m.-Noon— The Mississippi Storytellers (aka Tall Tales and Recollections) monthly meeting will be held in the E.M.E.P.A. auditorium. All tellers and listeners are welcome. For more information call 601-485-7778 or 601-681-8525.

• 11 a.m.-4 p.m.— East Mississippi Animal Rescue will be having a Pet Adoption at Petco. Several pets, namely puppies, will be available for adoption. An interview and adoption fee will be required.

• 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.-8 p.m.—Workforce Training opportunities through Meridian Community College is holding classes on learning how to create a website at the College. Learn to make a website using free software. Cost is $60. For more information or to register call 601-482-7445.



Sunday, January 24

• 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.

• 6 p.m.-8 p.m.—Workforce Training opportunities through Meridian Community College is holding classes on learning how to create a Web site at the College. Learn to make a website using free software. Cost is $60. For more information or to register call (601) 482-7445.



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