Today

• 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. — The Meridian Scottish Rite Bodies Annual Pancake Day will be held at their building located at 2300 11th Street. All you can eat for $4 and dine it or carry out available.

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

• 1 p.m. — The Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club will meet 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. — Associate Degree Nursing Pinning Ceremony of Meridian Community College will be held in McCain Theater on campus. Call Dr. Betty Davis at (601) 484-8745.

• 6 p.m. — Singing Christmas Tree will be held at First Baptist Church in Butler, Ala. Free admission and everyone is welcome.

• 6 p.m.-9 p.m. — Lucas Road Art Gallery, 2211 Fifth St., Suite 105 holds a Holiday Reception featuring small works and to welcome new artists.



Saturday, Dec. 13

• 10 a.m. — Meridian Community College will hold its winter graduation at the Temple Theater in downtown. Cal Soraya Weldon at (601) 484-8628.

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

• 1 p.m. — Stonewall Christmas Parade will be held in downtown Stonewall. Everyone in the parade is asked to line up at 12:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church. Call Vallie Molony at (601) 659-3080 or (601) 938-4823.

• 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. — Marvin Weir and the Goodtimers will perform at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Bring a covered dish to share for a Christmas dinner, served at 6 p.m. Cost is $3 per person or $5 per couple. Call (601) 626-8128.

• 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. — Broadmoor Baptist Church, 5426 Highway 39 North, just north of Hardee’s will hold their annual Christmas Drive-Through Nativity. This event is free and free hot chocolate will be available. Call (601) 626-0068.

• 6 p.m. – until — Meridian Museum of Art will hold a Holiday Gala and Silent Auction at the museum, 628 25th Avenue. Cost is $15. Call Kate Cherry at (601) 603-1501.



Sunday, Dec. 14

• 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 information/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 6 p.m. — Singing Christmas Tree will be held at First Baptist Church in Butler, Ala. Free admission and everyone is welcome.



Monday, Dec. 15

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

• 6 p.m. — A Christmas Banquet for all members of the American Legion Post No 257 and Auxiliary will be held at Binke’s Restaurant, 414 39th Avenue. RSVP please. Call (601) 679-5055 or (601) 681-4363.



Tuesday, Dec. 16

• 11 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. — Toddlertime, a free time of stories and activities for children ages two and three years old and their caregivers, will be held at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. Call (601) 693-6771, ext. 224.

• 12:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th Street. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour information/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 1 p.m. — The Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club will meet 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.

• 4 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. — The Cultural Club, a free program for children ages seven and up will be held at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. Guest instructor will be Vicky Hong, teaching about China. Call (601) 693-6771, ext. 224.

• 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. — The National Alliance on Mental Illness-Meridian Family Support Group will meet at Alliance Health Center, 5000 Highway 39 North. This group is free and open to family members and caregivers of individuals with mental illness. Call Patricia Battle at (601)482-2206 or email namimeridian@gmail.com.

• 6 p.m. — Kate Griffin Junior High Band and Singers will present a concert “Merry Christmas Kate Griffin Family!” at the school’s auditorium. Admission is free and the public is invited. Call (601)484-4073.

• 6:30 p.m. — Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 56 and Auxiliary will hold a Christmas Pot Luck dinner and meeting at the Kendallwood Building in Highland Park. All members are encouraged to attend. Call Ricky Nelson at (601) 737-2929.



Wednesday, Dec. 17

• 11 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. — Toddlertime Repeat, a free time of stories and activities for children ages two and three years old and their caregivers, will be held at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. Call (601) 693-6771, ext. 224.

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



Thursday, Dec. 18

• 1 p.m. — AARP sponsored Bingo will be held at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Free to all 50 or over. Call Jon Bradbury at (601) 679-7907.

• 4 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. — A free program of stories, films and fun for independent children ages four to eight will be held at the Meridian-Lauderdale Public Library. Call (601) 693-6771, ext. 224.

• 12:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th Street. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour information/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 7 p.m. — The International Singing Brakeman Association will meet at the Best Western Hospitality Room on Frontage Road. Please bring snacks to share. Admission is $5 and ladies are asked to bring a ladies gift and men are asked to bring a man’s gift. Call Glyn Jones at (601)581-1601.



Friday, Dec. 19

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

• 1 p.m. — The Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club will meet 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.

• 8:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. — The Elk’s annual Christmas Party “An Inaugural Ball” will be held at the Elk Lodge, 1423 34th Avenue. Call (601) 485-4847 or (601) 485-9353 for tickets.





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.











Saturday, Dec. 20

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

• 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. — The Martin Luminaries will be on Centerhill Martin Road and starts at Gibson Road. It continues to the four way stop on Collinsville/Martin Road. Everyone is invited to drive by and enjoy the beautiful Christmas lights and decorations. Call (601)604-4962.

• 6 p.m. — New Hope Missionary Baptist Church will present its Second Annual Christmas Musical at the church.The public is invited to attend. Call (601)483-5480.

• 8 p.m. – midnight — Marvin Weir and the Goodtimers will perform at the American Legion in Decatur. Call (601)626-8128.



Sunday, Dec. 21

• 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 information/hotline at (601) 527-6669.



Monday, Dec. 22

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



Tuesday, Dec. 23

• 12:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th Street. Call (601)482-2498 or the 24 hour information/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 1 p.m. — The Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club will meet 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.



Wednesday, Dec. 24

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



Thursday, Dec. 25

• 12:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th Street. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour information/hotline at (601) 527-6669.



Friday, Dec. 26

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

• 1 p.m. — The Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club will meet 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.



Saturday, Dec. 27

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

• 7 p.m. — Barbers and Beauticians Ball will be held at Frank Cochran Center, 1725 Carousel Drive in Highland Park. Cost is $15 advance and $20 at the door. Cal (601) 616-4409 or 1(888)211-3790.



Sunday, Dec. 28

• 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 information/hotline at (601) 527-6669.



Monday, Dec. 29

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



Tuesday, Dec. 30

• 12:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th Street. Call (601)482-2498 or the 24 hour information/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 1 p.m. — The Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club will meet 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.



Wednesday, Dec. 31

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

• 7 p.m. — Until — A New Year’s Party will be held at the Veterans of Foreign Wars/Multipurpose Building in Quitman. Cost is $5 per person and will benefit the Quitman Volunteer Fire Department. Breakfast will be served at 11 p.m. Call CP and Annie Crimm at (601) 776-6269 or Jim and Jennie Crapse at (601) 776-6296.

• 8 p.m. – midnight — Marvin Weir and the Goodtimers will perform at a New Year’s Eve dance and party at the American Legion building in Decatur. Call Marvin Weir at (601)626-8128.



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.