Today

• 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 p.m.— 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

• The CAREousel Breast Cancer Support Group kickoff for Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins at Dumont Plaza in Downtown Meridian. For more information call 601-482-5174.

• 5:45 p.m.—The Lauderdale County Country Dancers will hold Fair Performance practice at the NE Community Club. Clogging begins today with lines and square dancing to follow. Fore more information call Carol Hosch at 601-483-7016.

• 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.

• 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 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.

• 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.-8 p.m.—Memoir Writing-MCC Community & Business Development. $50.00 to sign up. 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 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.

• 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 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.— You are invited to attend The Fall Bible Conference from Oct. 2-4 at Northpointe Presbyterian Church. Opening Service begins tonight with music by Track 45.



Saturday, October 3

• 7 a.m.— Riley's WomanCare Birthplace will be having a rummage sale in the Internal Medicine clinic parking lot across from Riley's hospital. All proceeds from the sale will go to March of Dimes. For more information call Vivian Wilson at 601-692-2144.

• 8 a.m.— You are invited to attend The Fall Bible Conference from Oct. 2-4 at Northpointe Presbyterian Church. Men's Breakfast begins this morning and the ladies' luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at the home of Amy Goldman. For reservations and directions call 601-482-7744 or 601-490-1211.



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