Today

• 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 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 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. — A free story and activity time for children ages two and three will be held at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. Call (601) 693-6771, ext. 224.

• 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 St. 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.

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

• 3 p.m.- 5 p.m. — Lauderdale County Council on Aging will meet at Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Call (601) 485-1812.

• 5:30 p.m. — Make-A-Wish “Walk for Wishes” kickoff meeting will be held at Rush Foundation Hospital sixth floor conference room. This is to plan the fifth annual walk at Bonita Lakes to be held in conjunction with Arts in the Park. Call Brenda at (601) 483-8144 or Mitch at (601) 527-5787.

• 5:30 p.m. — Poplar Springs Elementary School, 4101 27th Ave., will hold their open house in the school auditorium. There will be opportunities to meet the teachers, tour the school and learn more about the school. Call Clair Huff at (601)484-4450.

• 6 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. — CAREousel Breast Cancer Support Group will meet at the Cancer Center, 1730 23rd Ave. Call (601) 482-5174.

• 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 p.m. — National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Family Support Group will meet at Alliance Health Center, 5000 Highway 39 North. Call Patricia Battle at (601)482-2206.

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

• 6:30 p.m. — Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 56 will hold their monthly meeting at the DAV building, 3101 19th St. in Highland Park. All members and prospective members are urged to attend. Call Bob Gray at (601) 485-6021 or (601) 595-2415.

• 7 p.m. — Meridian Community College’s Arts and Letters Series presents Track 45 and Family at the MCC McCain Theater. Call Leia Hill at (601) 484-8696.



Wednesday, Feb. 20

• 8:30 a.m. — The first grade class of Lamar Elementary School will present the musical “Wackadoo Zoo” in the school cafetorium. Call Kim Waters at (601) 482-1345, ext. 13.

• 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.

• 3:30 p.m.- 4 p.m. — The Cultural Club for children ages six and older will be held at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. Featured country and culture will be Japan with Elji Takano speaking. Call (601) 693-6771, ext. 224.



Thursday, Feb. 21

• 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. — Bucatunna Baptist Church will be selling Squealer’s Barbecue plates at the Lauderdale County Courthouse Annex lobby. Cost is $6 per plate and all proceeds will benefit the children’s fund. Call (601) 644-3629.

• 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. — 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. — Lauderdale County Country Dancers invite all ages to join us and learn to clog at 5:45 p.m., line dancing begins at 6:45 p.m., and Square dance at 7:30 p.m. at the Northeast Community Center, Briarwood Road. Beginning welcome. Call Carol Hosch at (601) 485-7016.

• 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. — A free seminar for parents, counselors, teachers and ministers on recognizing mental health issues in adolescents will be held at Lamar School Cafeteria, 544 Lindley Road. Pre-registration not required. Call Kim Waters at (601) 482-1345. Certificate of attendance and contact hours are available upon request.

• 6 p.m. — Fibromyalgia Support Group will meet at the Rush Medical Clinic, Highway 493, next to the Landing Restaurant in Broadmoor Shopping Center. Call (601) 681-8545.

• 6 p.m. — Sts. John Lodge No. 507 will confer a fellowcrafts degree at the lodge building, 2300 11th St. Dinner served at 6 p.m. and meeting begins at 7 p.m. All Masons welcome. Call (601) 482-1279.

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

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

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

• 8 p.m. — Meridian Little Theatre’s opening performance of “Always … Patsy Cline” will be held at the theatre on Highway 39 North. Individual tickets are $40. Call the box office at (601) 482-6371.



Friday, Feb. 22

• 7 a.m.- 3 p.m. — Sts. John Lodge No. 507 will hold their annual Pancake Day at the lodge building, 2300 11th St. Delivery on 10 or more dine in or carry out. Cost is $4 per plate.

• 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.

• 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.

• 8 p.m. — Meridian Little Theatre presents “Always … Patsy Cline” at the playhouse on Highway 39 North. Individual tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for seniors, military and youth. Call the box office at (601) 482-6371.



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.