Today

• 9 a.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th St. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline (601) 527-6669.



Monday, Feb. 11

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3735 19th St. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 5 p.m.- 6:15 p.m. — TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) will meet at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center, Health and Fitness Auditorium. Call Nancy at (601) 485-0044 or (601) 527-2924 or go to Web site, www.tops.org.

• 6 p.m.- 7 p.m. — “Lose Weight in 2008” program will be held at the Frank Cochran Center, 1725 Carousel Drive in Highland Park, sponsored by East Central Mississippi Health Network. Call Beverly Knox at (601) 513-6489. Guest speaker is Carol Moseley talking on “Diet Trends/Healthy Directions.”

• 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. — Part I Computer Course “How To Turn the Dern Thing On!” will be held at Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Call to pre-register at (601) 485-1812.

• 6:30 p.m. — A Southside reunion planning meeting will be held at the Meridian Activities Center. Call Dolores Thomas at (601) 644-3764.



Tuesday, Feb. 12

• 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. — AARP tax-Aide volunteers will E-File taxes free for low and middle income taxpayers. This service will be available at The Salvation Army Activity Center, 120 Sixth Ave. Please bring a copy of your 2006 tax return, 2007 tax forms, picture ID and Social Security Cards for all family members. First come first served. Call (601) 692-2758.

• 11:30 a.m. — The Meridian Board of Realtors will hold its monthly membership meeting at Northwood Country Club, 4300 Country Club Drive. Call (601) 485-7113.

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

• 12:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3735 19th Street. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 1 p.m. — The Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. This is 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.

• 5:30 p.m.- 8 p.m.— Raising Compassionate Children Part 2: Developing Empathy will be held at McCain Theater on the campus of Meridian Community College, 910 Highway North in Meridian. Pre-registration required and call (601) 482-7445 and CEU’s are available and sponsored by Weems Community Mental Health Center and MCC.

• 5:30 p.m. — Poplar Springs Elementary School will host an open house for prospective students. Families are invited to meet the staff, tour the campus and learn more about the school. The school is located at 4101 27th Ave. Call Clair Huff at (601) 484-4450.

• 6 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. — NAMI Connection (National Alliance on Mental Illness) a weekly support group will meet at College Park United Methodist Church, 1103 Highway 19 North. Call Gaynell Coleman at (601) 693-4991.

• 6:30 p.m. — Survivors of Sexual Assault Support group will meet at Wesley House Community Center, 1520 Eighth Ave. Call (601) 485-4736.

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



Wednesday, Feb. 13

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3735 19th Street. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 3:30 p.m.- 4 p.m. — Toddler Time will be held at Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. This is a free stories and activities time for children ages 4 through 8. Call (601) 693-6771, ext. 224.



Thursday, Feb. 14

• 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. — AARP tax-Aide volunteers with E-File taxes free for low and middle income taxpayers. This service will be available at East Mississippi Electric Power Association, 2128 highway 39 North. Please bring a copy of your 2006 tax return, 2007 tax forms, picture ID and Social Security Cards for all family members. First come first served. Call (601) 692-2758.

• 12:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3735 19th Street. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 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. Call (601) 485-4736.

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

• 7:30 p.m. — The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 79 and the Auxiliary will meet at the post building on Old Highway 80 West. Call (601) 482-4508.



Friday, Feb. 15

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3735 19th Street. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

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



Saturday, Feb. 16

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3735 19th St. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 6:30 p.m. — The Clarke County Christian Singles will have their Valentine Bag Supper and Bingo night at The Living Word Church Fellowship Hall, 500 North Jackson Avenue in Quitman. Call (601) 776-3150, (601) 616-7018 or (601) 917-2484.



Sunday, Feb. 17

• 9 a.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th Street. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline (601) 527-6669.

• Noon – 4 p.m. — Arkadelphia Baptist Church and United Blood Services will host a blood drive inside the church fellowship. Call Elouise Ethridge at (601)737-4310.

• 2:30 p.m. — Black History Program presented by Louise Chapter No. 426, Order of the Eastern Star will be held at Evangelical CFC Church, 6991 Russell Topton Road in Toomsuba. The theme is geared toward education of our youth. Call Rosie Betts at (601) 632-1741.





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.