Today

• 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.



Monday, January 25

• 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.

• 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.—Workforce Training opportunities through Meridian Community College is holding Distribution Training classes at the College. Learn the skills needed for warehousing and distribution jobs. For more information or to register call 601-482-7445.

• 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.

• 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.

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



Tuesday, January 26

• 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 a.m.-4 p.m.—Workforce Training opportunities through Meridian Community College is to hold Distribution Training classes at the College. Learn the skills needed for warehousing and distribution jobs. For more information or to register call (601) 482-7445.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 6 p.m.-8 p.m.— Rush Foundation Hospital will be having a free Lap-Band Surgery Seminar in the private dining room in the Rush Hospital Cafeteria. For more information or to register for this free seminar email Brenda Thomas at Brenda.Thomas@rushhealth.com or call at (601) 703-4950.

• 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.

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



Wednesday, January 27

• 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 a.m.-4 p.m.—Workforce Training opportunities through Meridian Community College is holding Distribution Training classes at the College. Learn the skills needed for warehousing and distribution jobs. For more information or to register call (601) 482-7445.

• 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.

• 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m.—Smarter Choices Community Coalition of Lauderdale County launch of Underage Drinking Prevention Initiative at EMEPA. For more information call Pace Emmons at (601) 483-4821.

• 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.



Thursday, January 28

• 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 a.m.-4 p.m.—Workforce Training opportunities through Meridian Community College is holding Distribution Training classes at the College. Learn the skills needed for warehousing and distribution jobs. For more information or to register call (601) 482-7445.



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