Today

• Registration is underway for a free education and support class for family members and caregivers of adults with a serious mental illness. Family to Family is a 12 week class that will meet from 5:40 p.m.-8 p.m. on Tuesdays from Aug. 28-Nov. 13, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1116 23rd Avenue. For registration and information call Kristen Owen (601) 483-4821. This is a free class and is sponsored by NAMI and the Mississippi Department of Mental Health.

• 7 p.m. — The Meridian Museum of Art and UBS Financial Services presents

A Museum Murder Mystery: “Spirits of Suspicion” featuring gourmet meal and interactive murder mystery dinner theatre. Cost is $75 and will be at Weidman’s Restaurant, 210 22nd Avenue. Call Terry Heder at (601) 693-1501.



Thursday, Aug. 16

• Registration is underway for a free education and support class for family members and caregivers of adults with a serious mental illness. Family to Family is a 12 week class that will meet from 5:40 p.m.- 8 p.m. on Tuesdays from Aug. 28-Nov. 13, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1116 23rd Avenue. For registration and information call Kristen Owen (601) 483-4821. This is a free class and is sponsored by NAMI and the Mississippi Department of Mental Health.

• 9 a.m.-11 a.m. — Computer I “Learning How to Turn the Darn Thing Plus Teaching the Mouse to Move Correctly” will be held at Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Call (601) 485-1812.

• 10 a.m.- noon — Duplicate bridge lessons begin at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Pre- register at (601) 485-1812.

• 1 p.m. — The Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club meets at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. All duplicate bridge players are welcome. Call Mary at (601) 527-2107.

• 1 p.m. — AARP Sponsored Bingo will be held at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Call Jon Bradbury at (601) 679-7907.

• 5:45 p.m.-9 p.m. — The Lauderdale County Country Dancers will offer dance lessons at the Northeast Community Development Club, 628 Briarwood Road. Clogging instructions begin at 5:45 p.m., Easy Line Dancing at 6:45 p.m. and Square Dancing at 7:30 p.m. New beginner square dance class is starting Aug. 16. Call Carol Hosch at (601) 483-7016.

• 6 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. — Alzheimer’s Family Support Group will meet at the North Hills Family Medical Clinic, next to the Landing Restaurant. Call (601) 483-4720.

• 6 p.m. — The Fibromyalgia Support Group will meet at the North Hills Family Medical Clinic, next to the Landing Restaurant. Call (601)681-8545.

• 6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. — Grief Counseling and Homicide/Suicide Support Group will meet at Wesley House Community Center, 1520 Eighth Avenue, (601) 485-4736.

• 7 p.m. — The Meridian Museum of Art and UBS Financial Services presents

A Museum Murder Mystery: Spirits of Suspicion” featuring gourmet meal and interactive murder mystery dinner theatre. Cost is $75 and will be at Weidman’s Restaurant, 210 22nd Avenue. Call Terry Heder at (601) 693-1501.

• 7 p.m. — The International Singing Brakeman Association will meet at the Best Western Hospitality Room on South Frontage Road. Bring a snack and admission is $2. Call Glynn Jones at (601) 581-1601.

• 7:15 p.m. — Gamblers Anonymous will meet at the Highland Baptist Church parsonage, 3400 27th Street. Call David at (601) 938-9193.



Friday, Aug. 17

• Registration is underway for a free education and support class for family members and caregivers of adults with a serious mental illness. Family to Family is a 12 week class that will meet from 5:40 p.m.- 8 p.m. on Tuesdays from Aug. 28-Nov. 13, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1116 23rd Avenue. For registration and information call Kristen Owen (601)483-4821. This is a free class and is sponsored by NAMI and the Mississippi Department of Mental Health.

• Noon-1 p.m. — Team Kickoff meeting for the Annual Alzheimer’s Memory Walk that will be held Oct. 13. The kick off meeting will be held at The Gathering Place on Front Street, across from Jean’s Restaurant. Call (601) 483-4720.

• 1 p.m. — The Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Call Tommie at (601) 679-8466 or Josie at (601) 483-5844.

• 7 p.m. — The Meridian Museum of Art and UBS Financial Services presents

A Museum Murder Mystery: Spirits of Suspicion” featuring gourmet meal and interactive murder mystery dinner theatre. Cost is $75 and will be at Weidman’s Restaurant, 210 22nd Avenue. Call Terry Heder at (601) 693-1501.



Saturday, Aug. 18

• Registration is underway for a free education and support class for family members and caregivers of adults with a serious mental illness. Family to Family is a 12 week class that will meet from 5:40 p.m.- 8 p.m. on Tuesdays from Aug. 28-Nov. 13, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1116 23rd Avenue. For registration and information call Kristen Owen (601) 483-4821. This is a free class and is sponsored by NAMI and the Mississippi Department of Mental Health.

• 1 p.m. — Meridian Chapter of Mississippi Writers Guild will meet in the second floor of Meridian Museum of Art, 628 25th Avenue. Call Barry McMullan at (601) 483-1950.

• 4 p.m. — Literary Artists on Stage, sponsored by Mississippi Artists Writers Guild will meet at The Gathering Place on Front Street. This is an opportunity for community of writers to read their work. No fee and open to the public. Call Richelle Putnam at (601) 880-1089.

• 6:30 p.m. — The Clarke County Christian Singles will host a “Make-A-Wish” covered dish dinner at the Living Word Church Fellowship Hall, 500 North Jackson Avenue in Quitman. Call Veronica at (601) 776-3328; Peggy at (601) 776-3150 or Gwen at (601) 616-7018.

• 7 p.m. — The Meridian Museum of Art and UBS Financial Services presents

A Museum Murder Mystery: Spirits of Suspicion” featuring gourmet meal and interactive murder mystery dinner theatre. Cost is $75 and will be at Weidman’s Restaurant, 210 22nd Avenue. Call Terry Heder at (601) 693-1501.



Sunday, Aug. 19

• Registration is underway for a free education and support class for family members and caregivers of adults with a serious mental illness. Family to Family is a 12 week class that will meet from 5:40 p.m.- 8 p.m. on Tuesdays from Aug. 28-Nov. 13, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1116 23rd Avenue. For registration and information call Kristen Owen (601) 483-4821. This is a free class and is sponsored by NAMI and the Mississippi Department of Mental Health.

• 2 p.m. — The Stonewall Historical Society will sponsor and dedicate a park to Terri Lynn Milstead Cook. The park is being developed by the Stonewall Historical Society and the town of Stonewall and will be called Terri Lynn’s Park. Call Vallie Molony at (601) 938-4823.

• 4 p.m. — Financial Peace University a 13 week financial program will begin at Poplar Springs Drive Baptist Church, Call Steve Brantley at (601) 482-2974 or bran3968@comcast.net.



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.