Today

• Noon and 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— Refuge Christian Recovery meeting for women whose loved ones suffer from alcohol and drugs. First Presbyterian Church, Annex Building. 905 23rd Ave. 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.

• 6 p.m.- 7 p.m.— NAMI Connection, a weekly support group, will meet at College Park United Methodist Church, 1103 Hwy. 19 North, in Meridian . NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Connection is open to adults living with mental illness. The group is designed for  people to learn from each other's experiences, share coping strategies and offer each other encouragement and understanding.  NAMI Connection is confidential and free of charge. Pre-registration is not required. For more information, contact Gaynell Coleman at 601-693-4991.

• 7:30— Serenity Alanon Family Group meeting at 3753 19th St. For more information call 601-482-2498 or the 24 hour hotline at 601-527-6669.



Wednesday, September 2

• 11:30— The monthly meeting of the Central MS Chapter of NARFE will be at Ronnie's Steak and Grill, 734 Pecan Ave. in Philadelphia. All active and retired federal employees are invited to attend. For more information call 601-389-1946.

• Noon and 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 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, September 3

• 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— Make-A-Wish volunteer meeting will be held on the 6th Floor Board room at Rush Medical Group. Lunch provided. For more information call Jane Walsh at 1-800-819-4072.

• Noon and 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— Al-Anon Family Group meeting at North Park Church, 7770 Hwy 39 North, For more information call 601-482-1322 or the 24 hour hotline at 601-527-6669.

• 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.

• 6-9 p.m.—Meridian High School cheerleaders will be having a fundraiser at McAlister's Deli on North Hills street. Kids eat free after 5 p.m. Come support and eat with the MHS Cheerleaders and Wally the Wildcat.

• 6 p.m.—The Meridian Chapter of Miss. Valley State University Alumni will have their meeting at the Council of Organization Building, 814 45th Ave. All alumni in the surrounding area are asked to attend. For more information call 601-482-4559.

• 6:30 p.m.—The Community Involvement Sports Academy is holding a meeting for Fall Academic Enhancement Program teaching the right approach in becoming a student and athlete. The meeting will be held at the Velma Young Community Center and Middle School Sports Complex. For more information call 601-453-5632 or 205-792-5678.

• 7:30— Serenity Alanon Family Group meeting at 3753 19th St. For more information call 601-482-2498 or the 24 hour hotline at 601-527-6669.



Friday, September 4

• Noon and 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 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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