Today

• 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. — The Jimmie Rodgers Museum located in Highland Park will be open in recognition of the 75th anniversary of the death of Jimmie Rodgers.

• 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.

• 2 p.m. – until — The International Singing Brakeman Association’s “Salute to the Father of Country Music” will be held at Best Western Hotel with guests Shirley Brown of Quitman and Keith Lewis. Daily admission is $6 and whole week badge is $12.

• 2 p.m. — Wreath Laying Ceremony recognizing the 75th anniversary of the death of Jimmie Rodgers will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery on Bonita Drive. Public is in invited to attend.

• 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 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.

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

• 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.

• 2 p.m. – until — The International Singing Brakeman Association will hold “Salute to the Father of Country Music” at the Best Western hospitality suite. Today is “Gospel” day with guests, The Barncastles, Good News, The Last Call, The Sowers and others. Cost is $6 per day or $12 for a whole week badge.

• 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. — Longstreet Lodge No. 268 will confer a master mason’s degree by the district No. 16 degree team at the lodge building at 10404 Highway 495 North. Meal served at 6 p.m. and meeting begins at 7 p.m. Call (601) 482-1279.



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.

• 2 p.m. – until — The International Singing Brakeman Association will host a “Salute to the Father of Country Music” at the Best Western hospitality suite. Special guests include Jack Harper, Tommy Fortenberry and Stevie Sanford. Cost is $6 or $12 for a whole week badge.



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.

• 1:30 p.m.- 3 p.m. — Older American Month Bingo will be held at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Call (601) 485-1812.

• 2 p.m. – until — The International Singing Brakeman Association will host a “Salute to the father of Country Music” at the Best Western hospitality suite. Special guests include Jack McCart and others. Cost is $6 daily or $12 for whole week badge.

• 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.

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



Friday, May 30

• 9 a.m.- 11 a.m. — Older American Month Health Fair will be held at the Frank Cochran Center in Highland Park. Call (601) 485-1812.

• 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. — Older American Month Fish Fry will be held at the Frank Cochran Center in Highland Park. Call (601) 485-1812.

• 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.

• 2 p.m.- until — The International Singing Brakeman Association will host a “Salute to the Father of Country Music” at the Best Western hospitality suite. Special guests include Dean Mitchell and others. Cost is $6.

• 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.

• 2 p.m. — The International Singing Brakeman Association will host a “Salute to the Father of Country Music” at the Best Western hospitality suite. Special guests will be Dennis Williams, nephew of Chet Atkins and Wayne Gray who performed with Tex Ritter. Cost is $6.



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

• 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. — East Mississippi Electric Power Association will hold their third annual Severe Weather Safety Day. It will include booths and educational materials on preparing for hurricane season as well as other several weather occurrences. Live demonstrations. The event will be held at the EMEPA office on highway 39 North. Call (601)580-1110.



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.