Today

• 7 a.m.- 4 p.m. — U.S. Highway 11 Antique Ally 500 mile yard sale begins in Meridian and runs to Bristol, Va., with continuous yard sales, antique shops, and rummage sales for the entire route and ends Sunday, May 18. Call Teresa Dearing at (601) 917-3727.

• 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.

• 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. — Cuba Day will be held in the old Cuba School on Highway 11 and 80 in Cuba, Ala. Food, live music and crafts. Call Tanya Storey at (205) 392-5155.

• 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.

• 10 a.m. — Mose and Georgia Vick Family reunion will be held at Klondike Family Center. Call (601) 485-4468.

• 1:30 p.m. — The Queen City Timekeepers Chapter No. 167, of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, will host a meeting at Kendallwood Disabled American Veterans Building in Highland Park. Anyone interested in clocks and watches are invited. W.L. Landrum at (601) 485-5544.



Monday, May 19

• Registration continues through May 23 for the Young Adult Summer Reading Program at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. The program is free for students in grades seven through 12. Visit the Web site at www.meridian.lib.ms.us to print a registration form or visit the library. Every student that registers will be entered into a drawing for a MP3 player. Cal Ella Winford at (601) 693-6771 ext. 221.

• Noon — Women’s Christian Support Group for those whose loved ones suffer with alcohol and drug problems will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 905 23rd Avenue. Call Charlie at (601) 483-5927.

• 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 p.m.- 6:15 p.m. —Take Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) a non-profit weight loss support group will meet in the Health and Fitness Auditorium at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. Call Nancy at (601) 527-2924.



Tuesday, May 20

• Registration continues through May 23 for the Young Adult Summer Reading Program at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. The program is free for students in grades seven through 12. Visit the Web site at www.meridian.lib.ms.us to print a registration form or visit the library. Every student that registers will be entered into a drawing for a MP3 player. Cal Ella Winford at (601) 693-6771 ext. 221.

• 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.

• 2 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. — Older Americans Month Pool Tournament will be held at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Call (601) 485-1812.

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

• 6 p.m.- 7 p.m. — NAMI Support Group will meet at Alliance Health Center, 5500 Highway 39 North. Call Patricia Battle at (601) 482-2206 or email namimeridian@gmail.com.

• 6:30 p.m. — Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 56 and the Auxiliary will meet at the DAV building, 4101 19th St., (Kendallwood Building in Highland Park) Elections of officers will be held and all are encouraged to attend. Call Bob Gray at (601) 485-6021 or (601) 595-2415.

• 7 p.m. — Andrew Chapel Masonic Lodge No. 151 will confer a fellow craft degree at the lodge building located at 9198 Hillview Drive. Call (601) 681-8369.



Wednesday, May 21

• Registration continues through May 23 for the Young Adult Summer Reading Program at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. The program is free for students in grades seven through 12. Visit the Web site at www.meridian.lib.ms.us to print a registration form or visit the library. Every student that registers will be entered into a drawing for a MP3 player. Cal Ella Winford at (601) 693-6771 ext. 221.

• 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.

• 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. — AARP Safety Program for persons 50 years and older will be held at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Cost is $10 and bring a sack lunch. Call (601) 482-4412.

• 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.





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