Today
• 7 a.m.-2 p.m.— Make-A-Wish garage sale at 10165 Lynwood drive, in the Tanglewood Subdivision. All proceeds go to granting wishes in this area and towards our Walk for Wishes in April. For more information, call Brenda at 601-483-8144.
• 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.
• A seminar with Jill Fitzhenry sponsored by the Queen City Decorative Painters will be held at the Meridian Activity Center.
Saturday, October 24
• 7 a.m.-2 p.m.— Make-A-Wish garage sale at 10165 Lynwood drive, in the Tanglewood Subdivision. All proceeds go to granting wishes in this area and towards our Walk for Wishes in April. For more information, call Brenda at 601-483-8144.
• 8 a.m.-Noon and 1 p.m.-4 p.m.—Trinity Baptist Church will have its Annual Fall Festival and Church Rummage Sale at the church. The Festival will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be lots of games, a cake walk, dunking booth, jumping castle, treasure hunt and much more. Everyone is welcome.
• A seminar with Jill Fitzhenry sponsored by the Queen City Decorative Painters will be held at the Meridian Activity Center.
• 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.—"Don't Waste Your Ministry" Pastors' & Leaders' Conference sponsored by Bridge Builders Fellowship. Registration is $15 per person. For more information, call the church office at 601-485-8719.
• 10 a.m.-5 p.m.—Tall Tales and Recollections Storytelling Conference will be at the Meridian Activity Center. For more information call 601-485-1812.
• 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.—Fall Storytelling Festival will be held at the Meridian Activity Center. Stories for adults and children ages 5 and up. Scary stories will begin from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. $10 all day or $5 for a half day and $5 for evening stories. Free for children under 12. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Go to www.msstorytellers for details. For more information, call Sarah Mutziger at 601-485-7778 or Anne McKee at 601-681-8525.
11 a.m.- 7 p.m. and 6 p.m.-9 p.m. — St. Patrick Catholic School, 2700 Davis St., will hold its annual Fall Carnival and Spaghetti Dinner. Spaghetti dinners will be sold from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. in the cafeteria for $6 each. The Fall Carnival will be from 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. in the Family Life Center, with a costume contest at 7:30 p.m. Entry fee is $1 per person.
• 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. — Petco Howl o ween contest. It's time to dress up your four-legged friends and bring them to Petco. NOT just for the dogs. Ferrets, rabbits or whatever your furry friend is! There will be prizes for the winners and treat bags for the dogs. Photos and contest results at 2 p.m. Questions, call Petco in Meridian at 601-693-8688.
Sunday, October 25
• 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.
• 10 a.m.—The New Covenant Fellowship Church located in Lauderdale will have their Homecoming services at the church. There will be a pot luck meal at noon. Special music by the Hutcherson's Family. Bring a covered dish and join us for the homecoming activities.
• 10:30 a.m.— The Pine Springs Southern Methodist Church cordially invite you to join us in our Annual Homecoming at 8256 Pine Springs Road in Meridian. A lunch will be served after the services. For more information, call 601-737-2598.
• 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.— Pine Grove Independent Methodist Church will hold a revival welcoming The Wilsons from Shelbyville, Tenn., in concert at the church.
Monday, October 26
• 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.
• 5 :30 p.m.-7 p.m.— Creative Crafts for Children-MCC Community & Business. For more information, call 601-482-7445.
• 6:30 p.m.— Pine Grove Independent Methodist Church will hold a revival welcoming The Wilsons from Shelbyville, Tenn., in concert at the church.
Tuesday, October 27
• 9 a.m.-1 p.m. — Flu shots will be available at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Pneumonia shots will also be provided. You must bring your Social Security, Medicaid or Medicare card. Medicaid and Medicare free. Adult flu shots: $25. Adult pneumonia shots: $48. Childhood flu shots: $10. Given by Mississippi Department of Health. For more information, call (601) 485-1812.
• Noon—A Refuge Christian Recovery-meeting for women whose loved ones suffer from alcohol and drugs will be held at First Presbyterian Church in the Annex building. 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.
• 5:15 p.m.-6 p.m.— The public is invited to join faculty, staff and students at Mississippi State University-Meridian each Tuesday for "Wellness with Yoga" exercise classes. $40 for the public and $25 for MSU-Meridian students with all proceeds being donated to the MSU-Meridian $300,000 matching scholarship fund. For more information, call Dr. Porter at 601-484-0184 or 601-473-4096.
• 6:30 p.m.— Pine Grove Independent Methodist Church will hold a revival welcoming The Wilsons from Shelbyville, Tenn., in concert at the church.
• 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.
Wednesday, October 28
• 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.
• 5:30 p.m.—The Ministers' Wives Auxiliary of the East Mississippi Baptist State convention will be sponsoring a Minister's Wives Workshop. It will be held at the Fifth Street Missionary Baptist Church. There will be no charge for this workshop. For more information call Sis. LouAnn Baylor at 601-880-3262 or Sis. Christina Goodwin at 601-604-6762.
• 6:30 p.m.— Pine Grove Independent Methodist Church will hold a revival welcoming The Wilsons from Shelbyville, Tenn., in concert at the church.
Thursday, October 29
• 10 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.— Meridian Community College Community and Business Development will hold Floral Designing with Ralph Null. $45 fee. Lunch will be provided. The event will be held at MCC. For more information, call 601-482-7445.
• Noon— There will be an Al-Anon Family Group meeting at NorthPark Church on Highway 39. For more information, call 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 p.m.-8 p.m.—Memoir Writing-MCC Community & Business Development. $50 to sign up. For more information, call 601-482-7445.
• 6:30 p.m.- 10 p.m.—Houston Baptist Church presents a walk through drama, Judgement Day 2009. There is no charge for this event. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are suggested for large groups. For more information, call 601-649-4349.
• 6:30 p.m.— Sis. Verdie M. Robinson-Curry will be the featured guest speaker for our Annual Scholarship Banquet. This event will be held at the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church Family Life Center. Ticket donations for the Banquet are $20.00, which goes toward the scholarship fund. Fore more information, call Sis. LouAnn Baylor at 601-880-3262 or Sis. Christina Goodwin at 601-604-6762.
• 7:15 p.m.—Gambler's Anonymous Meeting at Highland Baptist Church Parsonage. On the corner of 26th Street and 34th Ave. For more information, call David at 601-938-9193.
• 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 30
• 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.- 12 a.m.—Houston Baptist Church presents a walk through drama, Judgement Day 2009. There is no charge for this event. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are suggested for large groups. For more information, call 601-649-4349.
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