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• 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. — College Park United Methodist Church will hold a Relay For Life fund raiser, Spring Fest 2008. Sliced ribeye sandwiches will sold for $6 each, at the church located at 1103 Highway 19 North. Delivery available for 10 or more. Call (601) 485-5262. Also there will be a homemade crafts sale at the church with proceeds going to Relay For Life.

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th St. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 1 p.m. — The Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club meets 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. Pot Luck dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $2. Call Ken Johnson at (601) 482-1279. Special guest will be Highway 19 Bluegrass.

• 7 p.m. — Celebrate Recovery will meet at Lauderdale United Methodist Church in the Worship Center. Call Mike at (601) 479-4995.

Saturday, May 3

• 7 a.m.- noon — A Benefit Garage Sale will be held at East Mississippi Electric Power Association parking lot on Highway 39 North. All proceeds will go to Relay For Life. Call (601) 581-8633.

• 7 a.m.- 9:45 a.m. — The Archonettes of Delta Nu Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta sorority will have a pancake breakfast at Applebee’s. Call La’Toya Capers at (601) 604=2857.

• 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. — The Fifth Annual May Fest will be held at Ritchey Park in Enterprise with games, gospel singing, vendors, food, pony rides and children’s activities. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy. Call (601) 659-3057.

• 9:30 a.m.- noon — Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library will host a free genealogy seminar at the library. Theme is “How to Use Legal Resources to Trace Your Family.” Call Carol James at (601) 693-6771, ext. 222.

• 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Handmade Crafts, Gift Items will be for sale at College Park United Methodist Church, 1103 Highway 19 North. All proceeds will go to Relay For Life. Call (601) 485-5262.

• 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. — Dixie Highway School reunion will be held at The Circle S. Ranch Fish House, 5300 Clarence Harris Road in Lauderdale. The graduating classes of 1957 and 1958 will be honored. Call Vivian Amato at (601) 604-0694 or (601) 644-9534.

• 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. — The annual Suqualena Masonic Lodge Fish Fry will be held at the lodge building on Highway 494 in Suqalena. Music will be provided by the Hutcherson Family and Friends Band. Cost is $7 per plate for eat in or carry out. Call (601) 626-7888.

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th St. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 5 p.m.- 7 p.m. — A reception will be held in honor of Dorothy Price by her family will be held at Union Station, 1901 Front Street in downtown Meridian. Call (601) 484-6841 or (601) 483-3944.

• 6 p.m. — Quitman’s Little Opra will be held at Quitman Fire Department and will offer line dancing instruction beginning at 6 p.m. followed by good music and dancing. Bring a finger food and cost is $2 at the door. All proceeds will go to the Fire Department. Call Annie and CP Crimm at (601) 776-6269 or Jeanie and Jim Crapes at (601) 776-6296.

Sunday, May 4

• The descendants of John Poole and George Tully Biggs will hold a reunion at Clarko State Park, pavilion No. 3. Call Arlene W. Baker at (601) 737-8888.

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

• 10 a.m.- until — The Annual Sanderson-Green Reunion will be held at Union City Park. Lunch served at noon and bring a covered dish to share. Call Carolyn Stevens at (601) 656-2468.

• 2 p.m. — A retirement reception will be held for Ann Culpepper who is retiring from teaching at Lamar School. The reception will be held in the Lamar School Cafeteria. All students, parents, former students and friends are invited. Call (601) 482-1345, ext. 13.

Monday, May 5

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th St. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. — Computer Classes Part II (Internet and Email Access) will be held at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Call (601) 485-1812 to pre-register.

• 1 p.m. — The Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at 1 p.m. at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. All duplicate bridge players are welcome.

Tuesday, May 6

• Noon – 1 p.m. — National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will hold its regular monthly meeting at Weems Community Mental Health Center, 1415 College Drive. Bring brown bag lunch. Call Kristen Owen at (601)483-3821 or email namimeridian@gmail.com.

• 12:15 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 at (601) 527-6669.

• 1 p.m. — The Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club meets 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 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. — National Alliance on Mental Illness Connection support group will meet at College Park United Methodist Church, 1103 Highway 19 North. For more information call Gaynell Coleman at (601) 693-4991.

Wednesday, May 7

• 12:15 p.m.and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th St. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

Thursday, May 8

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

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.

Friday, May 9

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th St. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 1 p.m. — The Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club meets 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. — Celebrate Recovery will meet at Lauderdale United Methodist Church in the Worship Center. Call Mike at (601) 479-4995.

Saturday, May 10

• 9 a.m. — The Stonewall Historical Society will have a bake sale on Main Street in front of the old company store on Highway 513. Proceeds will go to renovations for the future Stonewall Museum building. Call Vallie Molony at (601) 659-4860 or Oree at (601) 938-4823.

• 11 a.m. — The Meridian Daylily Society will meet at Meridian Community College Hardin Hall, Room No. 122 for the regular by-monthly meeting. Call Harriett Touchstone at (601) 626-8950.

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th St. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 4:30 p.m.- 9 p.m. — Marvin Weir and the Good timers will perform at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Please bring covered dish to share for dinner to be served at 6 p.m. All musicians welcome. Call (601) 626-8128.

• 8 p.m.- Midnight — The Newton County American Legion Post No. 89 on Highway 15 will sponsor a dance with Britt Gulley and the Water Moccasins performing. Cost is $8 at the door. Call Louis P. Foley Sr. at (601) 683-3266.

Sunday, May 11

• 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 at (601) 527-6669.

Monday, May 12

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th St. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 1 p.m. — The Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at 1 p.m. at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. All duplicate bridge players are welcome.

Tuesday, May 13

• 12:15 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 at (601) 527-6669.

• 1 p.m. — The Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club meets 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 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. — National Alliance on Mental Illness Connection support group will meet at College Park United Methodist Church, 1103 Highway 19 North. For more information call Gaynell Coleman at (601)693-4991.

Wednesday, May 14

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th St. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

Thursday, May 15

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th St. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 1 p.m. — The Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at 1 p.m. at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. All duplicate bridge players are welcome.

• 5:45 p.m. — The Lauderdale County Country Dancers will meet at the Northeast Community Center on Briarwood Road, next to Northeast Lauderdale High School. Clogging will be taught at 5:45 p.m.; line dancing at 6:45 p.m. and square dancing at 7:30 p.m. All ages are welcome. Call Carol Hosch at (601)483-7016.

Friday, May 16

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th St. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 1 p.m. — The Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club meets 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. — Celebrate Recovery will meet at Lauderdale United Methodist Church in the Worship Center. Call Mike at (601)479-4995.

Saturday, May 17

• 10 a.m. — Dixon Day will be held at the Neshoba County Fairgrounds for all former students, teachers, families and friends. Lunch will be picnic style. Call Patsy Davis at (601) 656-3795.

• 11 a.m. — The Wood and Herard families will hold a reunion in the banquet room at Hugh White State Park camping headquarters in Grenada. Bring covered dish and lunch will be served at noon. Call Frances Lott at (352-378-9559 or email woodherardreunion@cox.net.

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th St. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 2 p.m. — Gymnastics Exhibition with Meridian Gymnastic Team from Pat Gray Academy will be held at the Temple Theater on Eighth Street and 24th Avenue.

• 4:30 p.m. — The Clarke County Christian Singles will hold their “Spring Fling Picnic” at 4515 County Road No. 514, Call (601)483-1125 for directions. All singles invited to attend. Call Peggy at (601)776-3150, Gwen at (601)616-7018 or Michael at (601)917-2484.

• 6 p.m. — Beulah Hubbard High School Class of 1988 will hold their 20th anniversary at Crescent City Grill. Call Christy Savell at (601) 635-6317.

• 6 p.m. — A Dance Recital “Broadway Best” from Pat Gray Academy will be held at the Temple Theater on Eighth Street and 24 Avenue in down town Meridian. Everyone is invited to attend.

Sunday, May 18

• 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 at (601) 527-6669.

Monday, May 19

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th St. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 1 p.m. — The Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at 1 p.m. at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. All duplicate bridge players are welcome.

Tuesday, May 20

• 8 a.m.- noon — The Newton County American Legion Post No. 89 in Decatur will sponsor an AARP Driver Safety Class for drivers ages 50 and older. Participants are required for both days. Class is limited to 35 persons and cost is $10. Call Stephanie at (601)683-3244 or email, diximagnolia@bellsouth.net.

• 12:15 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 at (601) 527-6669.

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

• 1 p.m. — The Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club meets 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 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. — National Alliance on Mental Illness Connection support group will meet at College Park United Methodist Church, 1103 Highway 19 North. For more information call Gaynell Coleman at (601)693-4991.

Wednesday, May 21

• 8 a.m.- noon — The Newton County American Legion Post No. 89 in Decatur will sponsor an AARP Driver Safety Class over two days for drivers ages 50 and older. Participants are required for both days. Class is limited to 35 persons and cost is $10. Call Stephanie at (601)683-3244 or email, diximagnolia@bellsouth.net.

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th St. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

Thursday, May 22

• 8 a.m.- noon — Customer Service Seminar entitled “Attitude and Communication for Treasured Service (ACTS) will be held at Meridian Community College Web Hall, Great Southern Room. This is a free seminar, call (601)693-1306.

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th St. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 1 p.m. — The Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at 1 p.m. at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. All duplicate bridge players are welcome.

• 1 p.m.- 3 p.m. — A cheerleading clinic for kindergarten thought third grade will be held at Pat Gray Academy, 5014 Poplar Springs Drive. Call (601) 485-4776.

• 3 p.m.- 5 p.m. — A cheerleading clinic for fourth grade through 12th grades will be held at Pat Gray Academy, 5014 Poplar Springs Drive. Call (601) 485-4776.

• 5:45 p.m. — The Lauderdale County Country Dancers will meet at the Northeast Community Center on Briarwood Road, next to Northeast Lauderdale High School. Clogging will be taught at 5:45 p.m.; line dancing at 6:45 p.m. and square dancing at 7:30 p.m. All ages are welcome. Call Carol Hosch at (601)483-7016.

Friday, May 23

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th St. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 1 p.m. — The Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club meets 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. — Celebrate Recovery will meet at Lauderdale United Methodist Church in the Worship Center. Call Mike at (601)479-4995.

Saturday, May 24

• 11 a.m. — Meridian High School Class of 1948 will celebrate their 60th class reunion at Western Sizzlin Steak House, 1100 North Frontage Road. Call the Bancrofts at (601)482-0416.

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th St. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

Sunday, May 25

• 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 at (601) 527-6669.

Monday, May 26

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th St. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 1 p.m. — The Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at 1 p.m. at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. All duplicate bridge players are welcome.

Tuesday, May 27

• 12:15 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 at (601) 527-6669.

• 1 p.m. — The Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club meets 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 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. — National Alliance on Mental Illness Connection support group will meet at College Park United Methodist Church, 1103 Highway 19 North. For more information call Gaynell Coleman at (601)693-4991.

Wednesday, May 28

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th St. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 1 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. —A back handspring clinic (gymnastics) will be held for ages six and up at Meridian Gymnastics. Call (601)485-4776.

Thursday, May 29

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th St. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 1 p.m. — The Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at 1 p.m. at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. All duplicate bridge players are welcome.

• 1 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. — A back handspring clinic (gymnastics) will be held for ages six and up at Meridian Gymnastics. Call (601)485-4776.

• 5:45 p.m. — The Lauderdale County Country Dancers will meet at the Northeast Community Center on Briarwood Road, next to Northeast Lauderdale High School. Clogging will be taught at 5:45 p.m.; line dancing at 6:45 p.m. and square dancing at 7:30 p.m. All ages are welcome. Call Carol Hosch at (601)483-7016.

Friday, May 30

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th St. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 1 p.m. — The Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club meets 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.

• 1 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. — A back handspring clinic (gymnastics) will be held for ages six and up at Meridian Gymnastics. Call (601)485-4776.

• 7 p.m. — Celebrate Recovery will meet at Lauderdale United Methodist Church in the Worship Center. Call Mike at (601)479-4995.

Saturday, May 31

• 10 a.m. – noon — The Newton Theatre Co. will hold auditions for “My Fair Lady” at the Roxy Theater. Singing parts and non-singing parts for about 30 people Call (601)683-3752, (601)479-6554, (601)683-3273 or (228)365-5237.

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th St. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

Sunday, June 1

2 p.m.- 4 p.m. — The Newton Theatre Co. will hold auditions for “My Fair Lady” at the Roxy Theater. Singing parts and non-singing parts for about 30 people Call (601)683-3752, (601)479-6554, (601)683-3273 or (228)365-5237.

Monday, June 2

6 p.m.- 8 p.m. — The Newton Theatre Co. will hold auditions for “My Fair Lady” at the Roxy Theater. Singing parts and non-singing parts for about 30 people Call (601)683-3752, (601)479-6554, (601)683-3273 or (228)365-5237.

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.