Today

• 9 a.m.-3 p.m.—The Suqualena Masonic Lodge will be holding the Suqualena Settlers Day, held in the historical shady grove in Suqualena. It will be a fun day of food, crafts, civil war displays, live bluegrass and gospel music. There will also be a free child identification program from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information call Diann Howse at 601-626-7888 or JoAnn Kimbrell at 601-626-7057.

• 10 a.m.- Noon— Tall Tales and Recollections will meet at the EMEPA auditorium. There will be the monthly meeting for storytellers and listeners too. For more information call 601-485-7778 or 601-681-8525 or visit the Web site at www.mississippistorytellers.com.

• 11 a.m.-6 p.m.—The Catfish Institutes along with Chef Ivo will be at the MId-South fair performing cooking demonstrations featuring tasty U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish. The event will be held at the Mid-South Fair at the Desoto Civic Center in Southaven, Miss. Watch the demonstration, taste the food and get a free recipe booklet from the Catfish Institute tent. For more information call Amy Ingram at 601-278-5065.

• 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.

• 6:30 p.m. — Otha Barham and The Daydreamers will play at the Meridian Activity Center. For more information, call (601) 485-1812.



Sunday, September 27

• 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.

• 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. —Homecoming services for Antioch Baptist Church of Union will be held at the church. Dinner will follow with Bro. Mike Smith as a guest speaker. For more information call 601-986-8771.

• 10 a.m.—Pine Grove Church in the Martin Community will celebrate Homecoming and Family Day at the church. All former members and friends are invited to attend. A church picnic at the Collinsville Beach Pavilion Okatibbee Res. will follow the morning service. Bring your blankets.

• 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.

• The annual reunion of Charlie and Alma Stokes will be held at the Burnside Park Auditorium on 15 N in Qhila. Please bring a covered dish for food and fellowship. For more information call 601-656-0827.



Monday, September 28

• 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.—Registration for Winter classes for the Meridian Activity Center begins today at the Activity Center, 3300-32nd Avenue. For more information call 601-485-1812.

• 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.

• 6:30 p.m.—Griefshare, a grief recovery and support group meets for 13 weeks at NorthPark church. For more information call 604-482-1322.



Tuesday, September 29

• 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.—Registration for Winter classes for the Meridian Activity Center begins today at the Activity Center, 3300-32nd Avenue. For more information call 601-485-1812.

• 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.

• 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 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 p.m.— The annual meeting of the Old Marion Cemetery Association will be held at the Russell Community House. For more information call Sandra Rawson at 601-483-7573.

• 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 30

• 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.—Registration for Winter classes for the Meridian Activity Center begins today at the Activity Center, 3300-32nd Avenue. For more information call 601-485-1812.

• 9 a.m.- 11 a.m.— The Word Processing class begins at the 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 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, October 1

• 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.—Registration for Winter classes for the Meridian Activity Center begins today at the Activity Center, 3300-32nd Avenue. For more information call 601-485-1812.

• 9 a.m.-11 a.m.—The Beginning Computer (Internet & Email) class begins at the Meridian Activity Center. For more information call 601-485-1812.

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

• Noon— There will be an Al-Anon Family Group meeting at NorthPark Church on Hwy 39. For more information call the 24 hour hotline at 601-527-6669.

• 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.—The American Cancer Society Relay for Life Kickoff for the 2010 Lauderdale County Relay for Life will be held at the Northeast Recreational Park Pavillion on Hwy 39. All former and new team captains and team members are invited to come be a part of the excitement as we begin a new year. For more information call 601-483-3073.

• 6 p.m.— The Meridian chapter of Mississippi Valley State University Alumni will have their meeting at the Council of Organization Building, 814 45th Ave. For more information call 601-482-4559.

• 7:30 p.m.— A Serenity Alanon Family Group meeting will be held at 3753 19th Street. For more information call 601-482-2498 or the 24 hour hotline at 601-527-6669.



Friday, October 2

• 9 a.m. - Noon—Community Volunteer & Health Fair will be held at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300-32nd Avenue. For more information call 601-485-1812.

• 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.—Registration for Winter classes for the Meridian Activity Center begins today at the Activity Center, 3300-32nd Avenue. For more information call 601-485-1812.



Saturday, October 3

• 8 a.m.— Old Marion Cemetery will hold a Work Day at the cemetery. For more information call Sandra Rawson at 601-483-7573.

• 9:30 p.m.—Street Strut for Breast Cancer 2009 will be held at Dumont Plaza in Downtown Meridian. Decorate your umbrellas and come ready to strut the streets. For more information call 601-553-3471.



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