Today

• 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.

• Poplar Springs Elementary School is having its Fall Scholastic Book Sale. We have books for all ages, from board books for babies to cook books for adults. Stop in to see our wide selection of chapter and science books as well. The sale is in the library and is open during school hours with extended hours of 5:30 p.m.- 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 17.



Tuesday, November 17

• 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.

• 6:30 p.m.— DAV Chapter and Ladies Auxiliary #56 hold their regular monthly meeting. Potluck supper at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting beginning at 7 at the Kendalwood building in Highland Park. For more information please call 601-917-1007.

• 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.

• Poplar Springs Elementary School is having its Fall Scholastic Book Sale. We have books for all ages, from board books for babies to cook books for adults. Stop in to see our wide selection of chapter and science books as well. The sale is in the library and is open during school hours with extended hours of 5:30 p.m.- 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 17.



Wednesday, November 18

• 8 a.m.-4 p.m. — Flu shots will be available at the Lauderdale County Health Department. 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.

• 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, Session: 3 will be held at the MCC Community & Business Development. $60. For more information, call (601) 482-7445.

• 6 p.m.-7:30 pm.—CAREousel Breast Cancer Support Group meeting will be held on the first floor class room of the Cancer Center, 730 23rd Ave. For more information call (601) 482-5174.

• Poplar Springs Elementary School is having its Fall Scholastic Book Sale. We have books for all ages, from board books for babies to cook books for adults. Stop in to see our wide selection of chapter and science books as well. The sale is in the library and is open during school hours.



Thursday, November 19

• 10:30 a.m.— A pain management support group meets at NorthPark Church 7770 Hwy 39 N. All are invited to attend including family members of those suffering from pain. For more information, call 601-482-1322.

• 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.

• 6 p.m.-9 p.m. — The 12th Annual Meridian Retiree Celebration will be at the Frank Cochran Center, Highland Park, Meridian. All Meridian-area retirees and seniors age 60 and over are invited to attend. This event features a BBQ dinner, dancing to the Main Street Band, and door prizes from area merchants. There is no charge, but advance reservations are needed. Please call 601-484-6841 to make reservations.

• 6 p.m.— The International Singing Brakeman Association will meet at the Best Western Hospitality Room on Frontage Road. Please bring a dish to share. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m.. Admission is $5. For more information call Glyn Jones at (601) 581-1601 or Mama Kat at (601) 482-2771.

• 6:30 p.m.— The monthly meeting of the Veterans Alliance of E. MS and W. AL will be held at EMEPA on Hwy 39N. For more information, call 601-679-5055.

• 7 p.m.— Merry Meridian, Merrehope's Champaign and Chocolate Gala.

• 7:15 p.m.—Gambler's Anonymous Meeting at Highland Baptist Church Parsonage. On the corner of 26th Street and 34th Avenue. For more information, call David at 601-938-9193.

• 7:30 p.m.—Serenity Alanon Family Group meeting will meet at 3753 19th Street. For more information, call (601) 482-2498 or the 24-hour hotline at (601) 524-6669.



Friday, November 20

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m.— Merry Meridian, Merrehope's Trees of Christmas.

• 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.



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.