Today

• Help the Alzheimer’s Association Mississippi Chapter put an end to Alzheimer’s by participating in the annual Meridian Alzheimer’s Memory Walk. Start a team or make a donation today by going to msalz.org to support the Meridian Walk which is Saturday, October 13th at Bonita Lakes (lower lake). Walk with a purpose to end Alzheimer’s. Call 601-483-4720 for more information. • 5:30 p.m. — Gastric Bypass Support Group meeting will be held at East Mississippi Electric Power Association, 2128 Highway 39 North. Use South entrance to lobby. Call Judi at (601) 693-7317 after 6 p.m.

• 6 p.m.-8 p.m. — Line Dance Classes begin at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Call (601) 485-1812.



Tuesday, Oct. 2

• 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 Duplicate 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) 679-8644 or Josie at (601) 483-5884.

• 6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. — Survivors of Sexual Assault Support Group will meet at Wesley House Community Center, 1520 8th Avenue. Call (601)485-4736.

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



Wednesday, Oct. 3

• 11:30 a.m. — Central Mississippi Chapter of National Association of 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 Ruth Whitehead at (601) 389-1946.

• Help the Alzheimer’s Association Mississippi Chapter put an end to Alzheimer’s by participating in the annual Meridian Alzheimer’s Memory Walk. Start a team or make a donation today by going to msalz.org to support the Meridian Walk which is Saturday, October 13th at Bonita Lakes (lower lake). Walk with a purpose to end Alzheimer’s. Call 601-483-4720 for more information.



Thursday, Oct. 4

• 9 a.m.- 11 a.m. — Computer Part I (Turning the Darn Thing On!) will be held at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Call (601) 485-1812 to pre-register.

• 10:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. — The Second Annual Mind Matters Health Fair will be held at Kahlmus Auditorium on campus of MSU-Meridian, 1000 Highway 19 North. Free and open to public and includes screenings for glucose, bone density, cholesterol, mood disorders, and more. Call Pace Cooke Emmons at (601) 483-4821 or weemsmh.com.

• 5:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. — National Alliance on Mental Illness- Meridian will hold its annual candlelight vigil at Kahlmus Auditorium, MSU-Meridian Campus, 1000 Highway 19 North. The public is invited to this free event. The vigil is held in honor and memory of those affected by mental illness. Guest speaker will be Shirley Montgomery, executive director of NAMI Mississippi. Call (601) 483-4821.

• 5:45 p.m. — The Lauderdale County Country Dancers will have dance lessons at the Northeast Community Development Club on Briarwood Road. Clogging at 5:45 p.m.; easy line dancing at 6:45 p.m.; and square dancing at 7:45 p.m. Beginners welcome. Call Carol Hosch at (601) 483-7016.

• 6 p.m. — The Meridian Chapter of Mississippi Valley State University Alumni meeting will be held at the Council of Organization Building, 814 45th Avenue. All alumni from the surrounding areas are invited to attend. Call (601) 483-6475 or (601) 681-6391.

• 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. — Grief Counseling and Homicide/Suicide Support Group will meet at Wesley House Community Center, 1520 8th Avenue. Cal (601)485-4736.

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

• 8 p.m. — Opening night for Meridian Little Theatre’s production of “The Sound of Music”. Individual tickets are $40 per person and include the gala party immediately following the production. Call (601) 482-6371.



Friday, Oct. 5

• 1 p.m. — The Meridian Duplicate 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) 679-8644 or Josie at (601) 483-5884.

• 6 p.m. — Hickory High School will hold a reunion with all students who attended the school. The Class of 1957 is sponsoring the reunion. The evening will be held at the Chamber of Commerce Building. Call Tom Brown at (601) 646-0027. Saturday’s festivities include attending Hickory Day and a catered meal on Saturday night.

• 6:30 p.m. — The Mississippi Blue Yodeler Fan Club will meet at the Meridian Masonic Center, 2300 11th Street. Featured guests Marvin Weir and the Goodtimers, Hutcherson Family and Friends and Tinker Frazier. Pot luck dinner served at 6:30 p.m. $2 admission. Call Ken Johnson at (601) 482-1279.

• 8 p.m. — Meridian Little Theatre’s production of “The Sound of Music” will be held at the theatre on Highway 39 North. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, students and military. Call (601) 482-6371.



Saturday, Oct. 6

• 7 a.m.-noon — College Park United Methodist Church, 1102 Highway 19 North, will hold a rummage sale. Call Lea Johnson at (601) 485-5262.

• 8 a.m. — Work day at Old Marion Cemetery. For more information call Sandra Rawson at (601) 483-7573.

• 8 a.m.- noon — General Federation Woman’s Club and Mississippi Federation Woman’s Club of Enterprise will hold their First Saturday Flea Market in downtown Enterprise. Call (601) 659-4693 or (601) 659-3435.

• 9 a.m.-11 a.m. — The Mission Health and Wellness Ministry of St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 2000 18th Avenue, will host a breast cancer awareness event in the church fellowship hall. Participants will receive information on breast health, blood pressure screening and information on how to perform a self beast exam. Call Ruth Sanders at (228) 219-2504.

• 11 a.m. — The annual reunion of Lynville High School in Preston will be held at Western Sizzlin’ Steak House, 1100 North Frontage Road, all students and former teachers and families are invited. Call Virginia Eldridge, (601) 632-9481 or Thedra Ezelle at (601) 774-8445.

• 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. — Meridian Little Theatre’s production of “The Sound of Music” will be held at the theatre on Highway 39 North. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, students and military. Call (601) 482-6371.

• 6 p.m. — Hickory High School class of 1957 will hold their 50th year reunion. The evening will be held at the Chamber of Commerce Building. Call Tom Brown at (601) 646-0027. Saturday’s festivities include attending Hickory Day and a catered meal on Saturday night.

• 7 p.m. — The Wayne County branch of the N.A.A.C.P. will sponsor its annual Freedom Fund Banquet at the city auditorium in Waynesboro. Tickets are $15 per person and $25 per couple. Call Junior Turner at (601) 735-6530.



Sunday, Oct. 7

• 10:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. — The descendants of A.H. “Am” and Ida McElroy will hold their annual reunion at Planet Playground pavilion at the Northeast Recreational Park, located just off Highway 39 North. Bring covered dish, old pictures and folding chair. Call (601) 485-4035 or (601) 681-6740.

• 8 p.m. — Meridian Little Theatre’s production of “The Sound of Music” will be held at the theatre on Highway 39 North. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, students and military. Call (601) 482-6371.

• Help the Alzheimer’s Association Mississippi Chapter put an end to Alzheimer’s by participating in the annual Meridian Alzheimer’s Memory Walk. Start a team or make a donation today by going to msalz.org to support the Meridian Walk which is Saturday, October 13th at Bonita Lakes (lower lake). Walk with a purpose to end Alzheimer’s. Call 601-483-4720 for more information.



Tuesday, Oct. 9

• 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 Duplicate 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)679-8644 or Josie at (601)483-5884.



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.