Today

• 10:30 - 12:30—Let's Play Rook! at Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Open to all seniors. Phone (601) 485-1812 for information.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Mississippi State University-Meridian is holding the second annual Women in Leadership Symposium in the MSU-Meridian Kahlmus Auditorium Nov. 13. Today is the last day to register. For more information or to register call (601) 484-0140.



Saturday, November 7

• 9 a.m.— NAMI Meridian invites individuals to join its team at the annual NAMI walks. The walk is held at Mays Lake in Jackson. All are welcome. For more information, call (601) 917-7020 or email at namimeridian@gmail.com.

• 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.— Swing for Laurie's Kids, Special Needs Children's Tennis Clinic will be held at the Northeast Tennis Complex. To register call Bill Autry at 601-485-5558 or Betty Shoemaker at 601-483-4007. Must register before Nov. 2.

• 11 a.m.-5 p.m.—The Church of the Mediator will hold its annual barbeque at the church. Pork and beef plates $6, Whole Boston Butts $25. Freezer/ Bake Sale. The Bookstore will be open and there will be lots of entertainment and kids activities. All money recieved goes back into the community. For more information call the church office at (601) 483-3959.

• 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.

• 2 p.m.— New Beginning UMC, Hwy 45, Porterville, MS will have a "Friends and Family Day Celebration." Our outdoor event will feature gospel singing, choirs and food will be served. The attire is casual and everyone is invited to attend. For more information, call (601) 513-3801.

• 5 p.m.-9 p.m.— Southeast Community Fall Festival will be held at the Southeast football field. No admission fee. Inflatables $5 armbands. Tickets for sale for concessions, carnival games, cake walks and more. Proceeds benefit the SE Elementary P.T.O

• 6 p.m. — Quitman Little Opry will meet at the VFW/Multi Purpose Building, 99 Westwood Ave., Quitman. Line Dancing will be from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. The open mic will begin at 7 p.m. for those musicians & singers that would like to play and sing for your dancing & listening pleasure. There's plenty of good dancing, bluegrass, country & gospel music for all ages. Please bring finger food to share. A door donation of $2 will benefit the Quitman Volunteer Fire Department. For more information, call Annie & CP Crimm at 601-776-6269 or Jennie & Jim Crapse at 601-776-6296.

• 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.

• 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 8

• 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 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.

• 5 p.m.— The Down East Boys of Reidsville, NC will be in concert at Ebenezer Baptist Church. For more information call 601-562-1256.

• 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 9

• 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.

• 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 10

• 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.

• 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.-7:30 p.m.— Holiday Crafts for Children will be held at the MCC Community & Business Development, $25. For more information, call (601) 482-7445.

• 6 p.m.-8 p.m.— Rush Hospital Lap-Band Seminar will be held at the MSU Riley Center. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. Attend and find out what steps you need to to take to lose weight with our FREE Lap-Band seminar. For more information call (601) 703-4950.

• 6 p.m.-8 p.m.— Meridian Community College Community & Business Development will hold Art Made Easely Painting Class. The event will be held at MCC. For more information, call 601-482-7445.

• 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.— Andrew Chapel Masonic Lodge #515 will meet at 9198 Hillview Drive. For more information call (601) 681-8369.

• 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 11

• 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 12

• 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.

• 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.-7:30 p.m.— Holiday Crafts for Children will be held at the MCC Community & Business Development, $25. For more information, call (601) 482-7445.

• 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.— MCC Continuing Education class, Digital Photography in Webb Hall. For more information, call (601) 484-8856.

• 6:30 p.m.— The regular monthly meeting of American Legion Post and Auxiliary 257 at EMEPA on Hwy 39N. Very important meeting, all members are urged to attend. For more information call (601) 679-5055.



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