Today
• 10 a.m.-2 p.m. — Poplar Springs Elementary is having it's 2009 Fall Festival. The community is invited to come and participate in all the activities. There will be a cake walk, raffle and prizes, blow ups, and more! For a fun Halloween Day join us at Poplar Springs Elementary School campus. Buy tickets at the entrance.
• 12:15 p.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.— The Gathering Place on Front Street in Meridian will be holding a Literary Artists on Stage, it will be a Haloween Theme. For more information call Barry McMullan at 601-483-1950.
• 3 p.m.- until—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 p.m.— The Meridian Symphony Orchestra presents the 2009-2010 Series "Brave the Elements" Part 2 "Water" at the MSU Riley Center. The concert will be dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness. A pre-concert reception and silent auction hosted by the CAREousel Breast Cancer Support Group will begin at 6 p.m. A Concert lecture will begin at 6:30 with the concert following at 7:30.
• Mississippi State University-Meridian 2010 Spring Semester Registration (by appointment) will run through November 13. For more information or to make an appointment call 601-484-0100.
Sunday, November 1
• 9 a.m.— Poplar Springs Drive United Methodist Church will be holding its 125th Anniversary Celebration. The Worship Service begins at 10:30 a.m. with lunch following. The Celebration Service begins at 2 p.m. For more information call (601) 485-5598 ext. 123.
• 10:30 a.m.— The Bradys will be in concert at Lakeview Worship Center on Lakeview Golf Course Road. For more information call (601) 693-8368.
• 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.
• 2:30 p.m.— The Pastor Aide Ministry and officers and members of the Wahalak Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate the 1st year anniversary of their Pastor and First Lady, Rev. & Mrs. Ecclesiastes Goodwin Sr. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information, call (205) 398-7192.
• 3 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.
• 5 p.m. Healing service at In Christ Tabernacle with Evangelist Riley Ferguson, 3105 5th Ave.
• Mississippi State University-Meridian 2010 Spring Semester Registration (by appointment) will run through November 13. For more information or to make an appointment call 601-484-0100.
Monday, November 2
• 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.—Advanced Computer class with Tom Milhorn begins at the Meridian Activity Center. For more information, call 601-485-1812.
• Mississippi State University-Meridian 2010 Spring Semester Registration (by appointment) will run through November 13. For more information or to make an appointment call 601-484-0100.
Tuesday, November 3
• 11 a.m.-5 p.m.— Merry Meridian, Church of the Mediator Gingerbread House Contest and Silent Auction will be held at the Meridian Museum of Art.
• Noon—Refuge Christian Recovery meeting for women whose loved ones suffer from alcohol and drugs will meet at First Presbyterian Church, Annex building. For more information, call Charlie at (601) 483-5927.
• Noon-1 p.m.—NAMI-Meridian will hold its regular meeting at Weems Community Mental Health Center in Meridian. Bring a brown bag lunch. For more information call (601) 483-4821 or email at namimeridian@gmail.com.
• 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 p.m.— Parents Circle Group of Meridian will be having their monthly meeting at the Rush Cafeteria on the 3rd Floor. There will be a guest speaker specializing in Behavior issues. For more information, call Betty Shoemaker at 601-483-4007.
• 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.— MCC Continuing Education class, Digital Photography in Webb Hall. For more information call (601) 484-8856.
• 7 p.m.—The Philadelphia-Neshoba County Arts Council will present the comedy, Casseroles and Mistletoe Dinner Theatre. The crew from Possum Creek are back with lots of holiday laughter. Tickets are available by calling 601-656-9838. For more information, go to the Web site at www.pncarts.org.
• 7:30 p.m.— Serenity Alanon Family Group meeting will meet at 3753 19th St. For more information, call (601) 482-2498 or the 24-hour hotline at (601) 524-6669.
• Mississippi State University-Meridian 2010 Spring Semester Registration (by appointment) will run through November 13. For more information or to make an appointment call 601-484-0100.
Wednesday, November 4
• 9 a.m.-11 a.m.—Beginning Computer class (How to turn the darn thing on!) begins at the Meridian Activity Center. For more information, call 601-485-1812.
• 11 a.m.-5 p.m.— Merry Meridian, Church of the Mediator Gingerbread House Contest and Silent Auction will be held at the Meridian Museum of Art.
• 11:30 a.m.—The monthly meeting of the Central MS Chapter of NARFE will be held at Ronnie's Steak and Grill in Phildelphia. All Active and retired federal employees are invited to attend. For more information call601-389-1946.
• 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.-7:30 p.m.— Middle Eastern Dance, Sesson: 3 will be held at the MCC Community & Business Development. $60. For more information, call (601) 482-7445.
• Mississippi State University-Meridian 2010 Spring Semester Registration (by appointment) will run through November 13. For more information or to make an appointment call 601-484-0100.
Thursday, November 5
• 9 a.m.-11 a.m.—Word Processing class begins at the Meridian Activity Center. For more information, call 601-485-1812.
• 11 a.m.-5 p.m.— Merry Meridian, Church of the Mediator Gingerbread House Contest and Silent Auction will be held at the Meridian Museum of Art.
• Noon—Al-Anon Family Group meet will be held at NorthPark Church. For more information call (601) 482-1322 or the 24-hour hotline at (601) 527-6669.
• Noon— The Make-A-Wish volunteer meeting will be held in the 6th floor board room at Rush Medical Group. Lunch will be provided. For more information call Jane Walsh at 1-800-819-4072.
• 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 First Team Meeting for Relay for Life will be held at the Mississippi Power Company. For more information call (601) 483-3073.
• 6 p.m.— The Meridian Chapter of Mississippi Valley State University will have their meeting at the Council of Organization Building. All alumni in the surrounding area are asked to attend. For more information call (601) 482-4559.
• 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.— MCC Continuing Education class, Digital Photography in Webb Hall. For more information call (601) 484-8856.
• 7 p.m.—The Philadelphia-Neshoba County Arts Council will present the comedy, Casseroles and Mistletoe Dinner Theatre. The crew from Possum Creek are back with lots of holiday laughter. Tickets are available by calling 601-656-9838. For more information, go to the Web site at www.pncarts.org.
• 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.—Serenity Alanon Family Group meeting will meet at 3753 19th St. For more information call (601) 482-2498 or the 24-hour hotline at (601) 524-6669.
To submit an event to Community Calendar, call (601) 693-1551, or e-mail yournews@themeridianstar.com. Announcements may also be submitted by fax, (601) 485-1275.
