Today

• 9 a.m.—MCC Community Development session will have a Beginning Excel class. For more information call 601-484-8856.

• 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.— The Meridian Artist's Co-op Gallery along with Pottery Paws Studio and Gallery will conduct a Christmas Ornament Creation Workshop at the Artists' Co-op gallery next door to Jean's Restaurant. For more information call Bebe Gianakos at (601) 485-2111 or (601) 482-1108.

• 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.

• 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.

• 1 p.m.-2 p.m.—A game of Bingo will be played at the Meridian Activity Center. For more information call (601) 485-1812.

• 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.

• 6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.— Important Neighborhood Watch Meeting for Highland Baptist Church Area at the Church in the fellowship hall. Everyone is invited. For more information call 601-483-6693 or 601-482-4149.

• 7 p.m.-9 p.m.— Merry Meridian, Merrehope/F.W. Williams Trees of Christmas Opening Gala: Merrehope's Candlelight, Champaign and Chocolate Gala. Reservations recommended not required. Admission is $25 per person. For more information call 601-483-8439.

• 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.

• 6 p.m.- 9 p.m.— Call in your reservations for the 12th Annual Retiree Celebration, at (601) 484-6841. Retirees and seniors aged 60 and over are invited to the BBQ dinner dance with door prizes. The celebration will be held at the Frank Cochran Center at Highland Park. There is no charge for this event but reservations are necessary.



Friday, November 20

• 8 a.m.—MCC Community Development session will have a Leadership training/Resolving conflict class. For more information call 601-484-1318.

• 9 a.m.-5 p.m.— Merry Meridian, Merrehope/F.W. Williams Trees of Christmas "A Global Christmas". Stunning displays of holiday traditions around the world. Tours are $10 for both houses. Special rates for children, students, seniors and groups of 10 or more. For more information call 601-483-8439.

• 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.

• 2 p.m.-3 p.m.— The National Association of Retired Federal Employees will hold their meeting at the Meridian Activities Center. For more information call (601) 485-1812.



Saturday, November 21

• 7 a.m.— Coker's Chapel United Methodist Church will be holding a Rummage with jewelry, crafts, and household items at the Family Life Center at the church. For more information call 601-644-3484.

• 9 a.m.-5 p.m.—Merry Meridian, Merrehope/F.W. Williams Trees of Christmas "A Global Christmas". Stunning displays of holiday traditions around the world. Tours are $10 for both houses. Special rates for children, students, seniors and groups of 10 or more. For more information call 601-483-8439.

• 11 a.m.-1 p.m.— The Lauderdale United Methodist Church will hold its annual Hunter's Lunch. $7.00 for food, dessert and drink. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy delicious home cooked food and ladies come enjoy the meal while dad and the kids are out hunting. Proceeds go to local charities. For more information call 601-679-8806.

• 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.

• 2 p.m.— Everyone is invited to share in the annual Oct., Nov., and Dec., Birthday Program at the church of St. Peter UMC at 6875 Lizelia Rd. in Marion. Guest Speaker will be The Honorable Mayor James A. Young of Philadelphia.



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