Today

• 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.–Belly Dance Class begins at Meridian Activity Center, 3300-32nd Avenue. Phone 601-485-1812 for information.

• Noon—Refuge Christian Recovery--Women's support group for those whose loved ones suffer with alcohol and drug problems.  Meeting at First Presbyterian Church Annex Building, 905 23rd Avenue.  Call Charlie at 601-483-5927.

• Noon and 6:15 p.m.—Narcotics Anonymous Serenity group will meet at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1116 23rd Ave.

• 12:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.—Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 3753 19th St. Phone (601)482-2498. 24 hour info/hotline (601)527-6669.

• 1 p.m.—The Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club meets at the Activity Center, 3300 32 ave. This is an open game and everyone is welcome. Call Tommie at 601-483-5884.

• 6 p.m - 7 p.m.—NAMI Connection, a weekly support group, will meet at College Park United Methodist Church, 1103 Hwy. 19 North, in Meridian. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Connection is open to adults living with mental illness. The group is designed for  people to learn from each other's experiences, share coping strategies and offer each other encouragement and understanding.  NAMI Connection is confidential and free of charge. Pre-registration is not required. For more information, contact Gaynell Coleman at 601-693-4991.



Wednesday, July 1

• 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.–Hand built Pottery Class at Meridian Activity Center, 3300-32nd Avenue. Six weeks for $25. Phone 601-485-1812 to pre-register.

• 11:30—The monthly meeting of the Central MS Chapter of NARFE will be held at Ronnie's Steak and Grill, 734 Pecan Avenue, Philadelphia, Miss.. All active and retired federal employees are invited to attend. For additional information, call 601-389-1946.

• Noon and 6:15 p.m.—Narcotics Anonymous Serenity group will meet at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1116 23rd Ave.

• 1:00-5:00—Learn to sell on EBAY workshop at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300-32nd Avenue. $25. Phone 601-485-1812 for information.



Thursday, July 2

• 7:30-8:30 p.m—The Serenity Al-Anon Family Group will meet at 3753 19th Street.  For more information, please call 601 527-6790 or the 24 hour information hotline 601 527-6669.

• 10:30 a.m. —A Pain Management Support Group meets weekly on Thursdays at NorthPark Church 7770 Hwy. 39 North Meridian.  All are invited to attend including family members of those suffering from pain.  Call the church 601 482-1322 for more information. 

• Noon—Al-Anon Family Group--12:00 at NorthPark Church, 7770 Hwy 39 North, call 601-482-1322.

• Noon and 6:15 p.m.—Narcotics Anonymous Serenity group will meet at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1116 23rd Ave.

• Noon—Make-A-Wish Volunteer Meeting— Lunch provided 6th Floor Board Room – Rush Medical Group – Meridian, Miss. Contact:  Jane Walsh – 1-800-819-4072.

• 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.–Belly Dance Class begins at Meridian Activity Center, 3300-32nd Avenue. Phone 601-485-1812 for information.

• 5:45pm—The Lauderdale County Country Dancers will practice at the N E Community Club, 628 Briarwood Rd, Clogging 5:45pm, Line Dancing 6:45pm, Square Dancing 7:45pm. For information: Carol Hosch 601-483-7016.

• 6:30 p.m.—Open Scottish Rites Meeting to be held at the Meridian Masonic Center located at 2311 11th Street in Meridian. Guest speaker for that evening will be Sen. Chris McDaniel from the Laurel – Hattiesburg area. Scottish Rites Masons are invited to be present with their ladies for this program. Meal will be served at 6:30 pm and the program will begin at approx. 7:00 pm. Call 601-693- 1465 for further information.

• 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.



Friday, July 3

• Noon and 6:15 p.m.—Narcotics Anonymous Serenity group will meet at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1116 23rd Ave.

• 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.—Let's Play Rook at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300-32nd Avenue. Phone 601-485-1812 for information.



Saturday, July 4

• Noon—The Gressett-Castles reunion will be held at the Mellen Masonic Lodge #138 on Chestnut Street in downtown Chunky, MS. Lunch will be at noon and family and friends are invited to attend. Ice, drinks, and paper products will be provided. Bring covered dishes, lawn chairs, and games for the kids. For more information, call Donna Wellman at 601-737-8806 or Evie Craven at 601-737-2765.

• Noon and 6:15 p.m.—Narcotics Anonymous Serenity group will meet at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1116 23rd Ave.

Sunday, July 5

• Noon and 6:15 p.m.—Narcotics Anonymous Serenity group will meet at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1116 23rd Ave.

• 2:00 p.m.—The Wahalak Missionary Baptist Church of Butler, Alabama will hold its Annual Men's Day Program. Rev. David Mosley, Pastor of Grace Missionary Baptist Church of Meridian will be the guest speaker, along with the Male Chorus of Grace Missionary Baptist Church as special guest. All male choruses, soloists, or choirs are asked to come and participate.

• The Dan-Azzilee McDonald Family will meet at the Cleveland Community Center (Old Cleveland School) on Highway 16 in Kemper County. Bring food and drinks to share. Call Jimmy McDonald at 601-677-2293, Marcie Stewart at 601-656-7319, Carolyn Carroll at 601-677-3353 or Leddie Hill at 601-626-8171.

• 6:30 p.m.—Oak Hill Baptist Church of Meridian will show the movie "Flywheel" Sunday night, "Flywheel" is the first film made by Sherwood Pictures, maker of "Facing the Giants."  The church is located at 6201 Hwy 493. Phone: 601 482 5583. Admission is FREE.



Monday, July 6

• Noon and 6:15 p.m.—Narcotics Anonymous Serenity group will meet at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1116 23rd Ave.



Tuesday, July 7

• Noon--Refuge Christian Recovery--Meeting for women whose loved ones suffer from alcohol and drugs.  First Presbyterian Church, Annex Building, 905 23rd Avenue.  Call Charlie--601-483-5927.

• Noon and 6:15 p.m.—Narcotics Anonymous Serenity group will meet at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1116 23rd Ave.

• The July meeting of the Causeyville Development Club will be held at the Causeyville Club House. Everyone is invited to attend. The Causeyville Community Development Club-sponsored ball teams are in full swing at the ball field with concessions available. Everyone is invited to attend and support the ball teams. Games and/or practices are held almost each night of the week.



Wednesday, July 8

• Noon and 6:15 p.m.—Narcotics Anonymous Serenity group will meet at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1116 23rd Ave.



Thursday, July 9

• 10:30 a.m. —A Pain Management Support Group meets weekly on Thursdays at NorthPark Church 7770 Hwy. 39 North Meridian.  All are invited to attend including family members of those suffering from pain.  Call the church 601 482-1322 for more information. 

• Noon—Al-Anon Family Group--12:00 at NorthPark Church, 7770 Hwy 39 North, call 601-482-1322.

• Noon and 6:15 p.m.—Narcotics Anonymous Serenity group will meet at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1116 23rd Ave.

• 5:45pm—The Lauderdale County Country Dancers will practice at the N E Community Club, 628 Briarwood Rd, Clogging 5:45pm, Line Dancing 6:45pm, Square Dancing 7:45pm. For information: Carol Hosch 601-483-7016.

• 6:00 p.m.—The Newton Theatre Company presents: A Mad Breakfast, by Isabel McReynolds Gray. Join us for an evening of "Continental Comedy." Dinner Theatre takes on a new meaning with the Boarders from Mrs. Simpkin's Boarding House. Tickets: $10 youth $18 adult. Available at Newton Co. Bank, Bank Plus, Regions Bank, Newton Chamber. Located at Newton First Baptist Church Family Life Center. Seating and meal begin at 6:00 p.m. The play starts at 7:00 p.m.

• 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.



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