Here’s a look at upcoming events at Meridian Public Schools:

Feb. 8 — Meridian Public School District Parents as Teachers group meeting, 5 p.m., at Newell Chapel CME Church, 1400 13th Ave. “Ketchup on Reading” will be the topic of discussion. Representatives of the Head Start Program will be available for registration of early 3- and 4-year-old toddlers. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Gretchen Luvene at (601) 484-4954.



Here’s a look at upcoming events at Meridian Community College:

Today — The MCC Continuing Education class, “Advanced Middle Eastern Dance,” will be held from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at Damon Fitness Center. Class meets each Wednesday through April 19. For more information, contact Tiffany Harper, (601) 484-8856.

Thursday — MCC Continuing Education class, “Beginning Middle Eastern Dance,” from 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Damon Fitness Center. Class meets each Thursday through April 20. For more information, contact Tiffany Harper, (601) 484-8856.

Saturday — ACT Review Workshop, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, Rosenbaum Room, Webb Hall. For more information, contact Gail Young, (601) 481-1326.

Feb. 6 — MCC Continuing Education class, Basic Sewing, 6-8 p.m., Webb Hall. Class meets on Mondays from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. The class meets each Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, contact Tiffany Harper, (601) 484-8856.

Feb. 6 — MCC Continuing Education class, Cake Decorating, 6-8 p.m. Class meets each Monday from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. through Feb. 27. For more information, contact Tiffany Harper, (601) 484-8856.



Here’s a look at upcoming events at East Central Community College, Decatur:

Beginning Feb. 6 — A six-week cake decorating class will meet from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Mondays through March 27. Registration is at 6 p.m. in the Gold Room of Mabry Memorial Cafeteria. Joy Munn is instructor. Cost is $50 for the class, which is limited to 25 students. For more information, (601) 635-2111 or call toll free, (877) 462-3222, ext. 278/279. The e-mail address is mdavis@eccc.edu.

Beginning Feb. 7 — A 10-week Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course will be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will include 16 hours of clinical training at a local nursing home. For more information contact Maudean Sanders, assistant dean of Career-Technical Education, at (601) 635-2111, ext. 282, or toll free at (877) 462-3222.



Here’s a look at upcoming events at other campuses:

Observance of Catholic School Week at St. Patrick Catholic Church.

Today — Theme: “Character, Compassion, Values: In Our Nation.” Devotional at 8:10 a.m. at outside cross to honor troops serving around the world. Service Project: Students will write letters and bring items to send service members overseas. Dance hop: Admission will be items students bring to send service members overseas.

Thursday — Theme: “Character, Compassion, Values: In Our Vocations.” Students to invite their pastors to attend mass. Gifts presented and reception to follow.

Friday — Theme: “Character, Compassion, Values: In Our Faculty and Staff.” Staff and students may wear jeans today with new or old Catholic Schools Week T-shirts. Students bring flowers and give notes of appreciation to teachers.