Today

• 6 p.m. — Longstreet Masonic Lodge No. 268 will meet in a stated communications at the lodge building, 10405 Highway 495. Meal served at 6 p.m. and meeting begins at 7 p.m. Call (601) 737-5078.



Tuesday July 3

• Noon — Christian support group for those whose loved ones struggle with alcohol and addiction will meet at First Presbyterian Church, 905 23rd Avenue. Call Charlie Geer at (601) 483-5927.

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

• 7 p.m. — The Oakland Heights Masonic Lodge No. 577 will conduct its monthly business meeting at the lodge building located, 4893 Highway 19 North. Call David Stokes at (601) 616-2322.

• 9 p.m. — Archusa Creek Water Park will present its annual Fireworks Display at the water park in Quitman. Concessions available at 6 p.m.



Wednesday, July 4

• 4 p.m.- until — Cellular South Pops Concert and Fireworks Show to be held at Bonita Lakes. Meridian Symphony Orchestra will perform patriotic music along with a performance by Meridian Symphony Men’s Chorus and NAS Flyover at 8 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Food vendors open at 4 p.m. or pack a picnic. Free shuttle service from Bonita Lakes Mall with return service also provided. Call Sela Vaughn at (601)693-2224.



Thursday, July 5

• 5:45 p.m. – 9 p.m. — The Lauderdale County Country Dancers will practice at the Northeast Community Development Club, 628 Briarwood Road. Intermediate clogging will begin at 5:45 p.m. and Easy Line dancing at 7 p.m., Plus Level Square Dancing will begin at 7:45 p.m. Call Carol Hosch at (601) 483-7016.

• 6:30 p.m. — American Legion Post No. 125 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 125 will hold their monthly meeting at the Dick McWilliams American Legion Building, 6420 65th Street and Old Highway 80 West. Call (601)679-5055.



Friday July 6

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

• 6:30 p.m. — The Mississippi Blue Yodeler Fan Club will meet at the Meridian Masonic Center, 2300 11th Street. Guests include, Tract 45, Jason Gross Trio, Merissa Potate, Dudely Eldridge. Bring covered dish to share. $2 admission. Call Ken Johnson at (601)482-1279.



Saturday, July 7

• 11 a.m. — The Gressett-Castle reunion will be held at the Mellen Masonic Lodge No. 138 on Chestnut Street in downtown Chunky. Bring covered dish, lawn chairs and games for the children. Lunch served at noon. Call Donna Wellman at (601) 737-8806 or Evie Craven at (601) 737-2765.



Tuesday, July 10

• Noon — Christian support group for those whose loved ones struggle with alcohol and addiction will meet at First Presbyterian Church, 905 23rd Avenue. Call Charlie Geer at (601)483-5927.

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

• 5 p.m. — The Stonewall Historical Society will have their regular meeting at the Stonewall Library. Call (601)659-4860 or (601)938-4823.

• 7 p.m. — American Legion T.C. Carter Post No. 21 and Auxiliary will meet at the post building on North Frontage Road.

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



Wednesday, July 11

• Southern Christian Services for Children and Youth,Inc. will hold the 19th Annual Lookin’ to the Future Conference in conjunction with the Mississippi Department of Human Services Permanency Partnership Network Conference at the MSU Riley Center in downtown Meridian. The conference will be held today through July 13. Call (601)354-0983 for information and registration.

• 11:30 a.m. — Retired Federal employees will meet at Ronnie’s Steak and Grill, 734 Pecan Avenue, Philadelphia. All current and retired federal employees are invited to attend. Call (601)389-1946



Thursday, July 12

• 5:45 p.m. – 9 p.m. — The Lauderdale County Country Dancers will practice at the Northeast Community Development Club, 628 Briarwood Road. Intermediate clogging will begin at 5:45 p.m. and Easy Line dancing at 7 p.m., Plus Level Square Dancing will begin at 7:45 p.m. Call Carol Hosch at (601)483-7016.

• 6 p.m. — The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4982 and the Auxiliary will meet at the multipurpose building in Quitman. All VFW members and spouses are welcome. Call (601)938-4823.



Friday, July 13

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



Saturday, July 14

• 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. — Old Time Political Rally sponsored by the Decatur Chamber of Commerce will be held at the Newton County Court House. Food,drinks, entertainment plus political speeches from local, area and state politicians will be available. Call (601) 635-3141.

• 11 a.m.- until — The Annual Complete Reunion will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church Family Life Center. Cost is $5 per person and children under 10 years old free. Bring covered dish to share. Call Norma Walters at (601) 632-4758 or (601) 776-3212.

• 11 a.m. — The Meridian Daylily Club will meet in room 122, Hardin Hall, on the campus of Meridian Community College. Stan and Bonnie Holly of Gold Coast Daylilies of Rocklin,Calif. will be guest speakers. Call (601)626-8950.

• 1 p.m. — The planning committee for the Porterville Consolidated High School will hold a meeting at the Kemper Springs Community Center. Call Smith Delk at (601)483-0402.

• 4:30 p.m.- until — Marvin Weir and the Goodtimers will play at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Bring covered dish to share for dinner at 6 p.m. Call (601)626-8128.



Tuesday, July 17

• Noon — Christian support group for those whose loved ones struggle with alcohol and addiction will meet at First Presbyterian Church, 905 23rd Avenue. Call Charlie Geer at (601)483-5927.

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

• 2 p.m.- 3 p.m. — United Auto Workers Retiree Local No. 2185 will meet at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Call Jim Mills at (601)986-2587.



Thursday, July 19

• 5:45 p.m. – 9 p.m. — The Lauderdale County Country Dancers will practice at the Northeast Community Development Club, 628 Briarwood Road. Intermediate clogging will begin at 5:45 p.m. and Easy Line dancing at 7 p.m., Plus Level Square Dancing will begin at 7:45 p.m. Call Carol Hosch at (601)483-7016.



Friday, July 20

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



Saturday, July 21

• 11 a.m. — Family and friends of C. Price and Bradie Watson Price will hold a family reunion at the Temple Theater Ballroom in downtown Meridian. Bring food and drinks to share for lunch. Call Dot Price Hoffer at (601)485-4332, Nell Joiner DeLaney at (601)681-9929 or Nelda Dearman at (601)483-5170.



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.