Today

• 1 p.m. — Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at the Senior Citizen Center, 3300 32nd Ave. This is an open game and everyone is welcome. Call Tommie at (601) 679-8466 or Josie at (601) 483-5884.

• 3 p.m.-5 p.m. — First of eight free management training seminars at Mississippi State University-Meridian Campus, Kahlmus Auditorium. This week’s topic is Basic Supervisory Skills. To register or reserve a seat, call (601) 693-1306.

• 5 p.m. — Day 1 of the grand opening of the MSU-Riley Center, 2200 Fifth St. in downtown Meridian. Black tie opening gala/dinner, followed at 8 p.m. by a performance by Aaron Neville. For information, call (601) 696-2200.

• 6:30 p.m. — The Power Team, an exhibition of power, strength, speed, inspiration and motivation will be in NorthPark Church, 7770 Highway 39 North. Cost is $2 per person. Call (601) 482-1322.



Saturday, Sept. 9

• 9 a.m. — Poker Run to benefit Rick Gardner, a city of Meridian employee injured on March 7. The run will begin and end at the upper pavilion at Bonita Lakes, Highway 19 South. Entry fee is $10. Hot dog and hamburger plates, $6. Call Jimmy Eckman, (601) 485-1975.

• 9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Bob Ross style painting workshop will be held at the Senior Citizen Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Registration is required. Call (601) 485-1812.

• 10 a.m.-2 p.m. — Lowe’s 3rd Annual Kids’ Safety Clinic in conjunction with the Meridian Fire Department. The clinic will be at Lowe’s, 100 15th Place South. Call (601) 696-4311.

• 10 a.m.-until — Rio Chapter No. 366 Order of the Eastern Star P.H.A. of Collinsville will hold a fish fry at 502 30th St. Call (601) 623-1741 or (601) 623-8668.

• 11 a.m. — Meridian Daylily Club will meet in Hardin Hall, room 120, on the campus of Meridian Community College. Call (601) 483-1687.

• 11 a.m. — Eliza Pillars Registered Nurses of Mississippi Organization will meet at the Council of Organizations Building, 814 45th Ave. The State president, Dr. Audwin Fletcher, will be at the meeting. All regional registered nurses are invited. Call Linda Hodges, (601) 679-7317.

• Noon-until — The International Singing Brakeman Association’s Jimmie Rodgers birthday celebration at the Best Western Hospitality Room on North Frontage Road. $5 admission. Call Glyn Jones, (601) 581-1601.

• 4 p.m.-9 p.m. — Marvin Weir and the Good Timers will perform at the Meridian Senior Citizen Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Potluck dinner served at 6 p.m. Call (601)485-1812.

• 6 p.m. — Golden Grove Masonic Lodge No. 323 will confer a master’s degree at the lodge building, 13211Highway 492 East. Dinner at 6 p.m.; meeting at 7 p.m. Call Johnnie Bradley, (601) 490-0923.

• 6:30 p.m. — The Power Team, an exhibition of power, strength, speed, inspiration and motivation will be in NorthPark Church, 7770 Highway 39 North. Cost is $2 per person. Call (601) 482-1322.

• 8 p.m. — Day 2 of the grand opening of the MSU-Riley Center, 2200 Fifth St. in downtown Meridian — featuring a performance by Aaron Neville. For information, call (601) 696-2200.

• TBA — Rodeo at the Lauderdale Agri-Center, 1022 Highway 19 South. For more information, call the Agri-Center at (601) 482-8498.



Monday, Sept. 11

• 1 p.m. — Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at the Senior Citizen Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Call Mary at (601) 527-2107.

• 6 p.m.-8 p.m. — Line Dancing Classes will begin at Meridian Senior Citizen Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Call Barbara Wells at (601) 485-1812.



Tuesday, Sept. 12

• 10:30 a.m. — Toddler Time at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Library will be held for two and three year olds along with their caregivers. No registration required. Call (601) 693-6771, ext. 224.

• 1 p.m. — Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at the Senior Citizen Center, 3300 32nd Ave. This is an open game and everyone is welcome. Call Tommie at (601) 679-8466 or Josie at (601) 483-5884.

• 4 p.m.-7 p.m. — Auditions for the Meridian Children’s Chorus at St. Paul Episcopal Church’s choir room, 22nd Avenue and 12th Street. Open to young people in grades 3-12. Call Vivian Hurley at (601) 693-7910 or (601) 917-0272.

• 4 p.m. — Meridian Civil Service Commission will meet on the first floor conference room at City Hall. Call Gloria Kirby, (601) 485-1931.

• 5:30 p.m. — The Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing about next year’s county budget at the Raymond P. Davis Courthouse Annex, Constitution Avenue in downtown Meridian. For information, call the supervisors’ office at (601) 482-9746.

• 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. — Parents of children ages 9 and up are invited to attend a free seminar, “Underage Drinking: Know the Risks,” at Meridian Community College. The seminar will be in the Allied Health Building, room 240. Call (601) 482-7445.

• 6 p.m.-8 p.m. — Free workshop, “Marketing to Small Businesses,” at the East Central Community College Associate Degree Nursing/Childcare Technology Building on campus. Call (601) 635-2111.

• 6 p.m.-7 p.m. — Gamblers Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous will meet every Tuesday at MJ’s Coffee and More off Highway 16 West at the Choctaw Town Center, Suite 108. Call Jim Jones at (601) 389-6295 or the Choctaw Health Center at (601) 389-6291.

• 6 p.m.-7 p.m. — Wesley House Community Center will offer an open support group for survivors of sexual assault at the community center, 1520 Eighth Ave. Call (601) 485-4736.

• 7:30 p.m. — Andrew Chapel Masonic Lodge No. 151 will meet in a stated communication at the lodge building, 9198 Hillview Drive. Call Phil Lee at (601) 681-8369.



Wednesday, Sept. 13

• 6 a.m.-9 a.m. — Breakfast plates will be served at the Meridian Masonic Center, 2300 11th Street. Cost is $5 per plate. Call (601) 482-1279.

• 9 a.m.-11 a.m. — Computer class begins at the Senior Citizen Center, 3300 32nd Ave. The cost is $15 for five weeks. Call (601) 485 1812.

• 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — East Mississippi Master Gardeners monthly meeting will be held at the Lauderdale County Extension Office. Call (601) 482-9764.

• 2:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. — Northeast Lauderdale High School will have a parent conference. Progress reports will be distributed at this time. Call (601) 679-8523.

• 3:30 p.m. — The Spanish Club will meet at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. This is a free program for children ages five and up. No registration required. Call (601) 693-6771, ext. 224.



Thursday, Sept. 14

• 9 a.m.-11 a.m. — Computer class begins at the Senior Citizen Center, 3300 32nd Ave. The cost is $15 for five weeks. Call (601) 485 1812.

• 1 p.m. — Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at the Senior Citizen Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Call Mary, (601) 527-2107.

• 5:30 p.m. — The Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors will meet at the Raymond P. Davis Courthouse Annex, Constitution Avenue in downtown Meridian. The board is expected to approve next year’s county budget. For information, call the supervisors’ office at (601) 482-9746.



To submit an event to Community Calendar, call Stephanie Denham at (601) 693-1551, ext. 3303, or e-mail sdenham@themeridianstar.com. Announcements may also be submitted by fax, (601) 485-1275.