Today

    • 7 a.m.-11 a.m.— A trunk sale will be held at the Meridian Activity Center. For more information call (601) 485-1812. Rain cancels.

    • 7 a.m. — Hope Bible Church on Highway 19 North, in the old Collinsville Post Office Building, will have a yard sale until noon, or, when everything is sold. For more information call Julie Woods at (601) 485-4194.

    • 10 a.m.-1 p.m.— Poplar Springs Drive United Methodist Church will hold their Annual Spring Food Festival with Shrimp Plates will be held at  the church. $7 a plate. There will be face painting, a bubble wrap stomp and an inflatable moonbounce for the children. Also featuring music from the Daydreamers throughout the day. For more information or to buy tickets call 601-485-5598.

    • 4 p.m.-7 p.m.— The Newton Theater Company will be presenting the stage production of ‘The Little Mermaid’ at the Roxy Theater. Tickets are available at the following locations in Newton: Bank Plus, Regions Bank, Newton Chamber of Commerce, Newton County Bank, and Dizignz by Nikki.

    • 6:30 p.m.— The Clarke County Christian Singles invites all singles from all areas to their April Showers covered dish supper in Quitman at the Living Word Church Fellowship Hall. For more information call Peggy at  (601) 604-1828 or Gwen at (601) 616-7018.

    • 8 p.m.-Midnight —The Historic American Legion Post 89 will hold a dance at the post featuring the band City Limits. For more information call Louis at 601-683-3266.

    • The annual Stallings reunion will be held at Clarko State Park. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish to share. All relatives and friends are invited to come. For more information call Shelton Stallings at (601) 687-1218 or (601) 527-3105.

Sunday, April 18

     • 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.— Alcoholics anonymous meets at 3735 19th St. For more information, call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour hotline at (601) 524-6669.

    • 2:30 p.m.—The Bethel Missionary Baptist Church will be holding their 2nd annual community Gospel Festival at the church.  For more information call (601) 482-5656.

Monday, April 19

    • 9 a.m.—Calvary Christian School will be hosting the 1st annual Calvary Kids Classic Golf & Servathon. The Golf Tournament will be held at Briarwood Country Club. Cost is $100 per participant. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. For more information call Randy Scarbrough at (601) 938-3527.

     • 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.— Alcoholics anonymous meets at 3735 19th St. For more information, call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour hotline at (601) 524-6669.

    • 1p.m.-3 p.m.—The Carousel Doll Club will meet at the Meridian Activity Center. Visitors are welcome and bring a doll to share if you like. The program this month is Shoenhut Dolls. For more information call Rose Schultz at (601) 679-5232.

    • 7 p.m.—Overeaters Anonymous Meetings, Monday Nights at 7 p.m. Church of the Mediator.

    • 7:15 p.m.—The Greater Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church will be having it’s annual Spring Revival. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Edward Cryer from Unity Baptist Church. For more information call Rev. Eddie B. Cryer at (601) 483-4114.

    • Poplar Springs Elementary School is having its Spring Scholastic Book Sale in the school library. There will be books for everyone from babies to adults. All proceeds from the sale go to purchase books for the classrooms. The sale will be open during school hours with extended hour of 8 p.m. For more information call (601) 917-8754.

Tuesday, April 20

    • Noon — Refuge Christian Recovery. Meeting for women whose loved ones suffer from alcohol and drugs.  First Presbyterian Church, Annex Building, 905 23rd Avenue. For more information, call Charlie at 601-483-5927.

     • 12:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.— Alcoholics anonymous meets at 3735 19th St. For more information, call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour hotline at (601) 524-6669.

    • 5:30 p.m. — Serenity Alanon Family Group meeting at 3753 19th Street. Call 601-482-2498.  24 hour hotline:  601-527-6669.

    • 6:30 p.m.— TEAAM Meridian, Autism Advocacy Chapter will be holding an autism support group in the Rush Hospital cafeteria meeting room. For more information call 1886-993-2437.

    • 7:15 p.m.—The Greater Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church will be having it’s annual Spring Revival. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Edward Cryer from Unity Baptist Church. For more information call Rev. Eddie B. Cryer at (601) 483-4114.

Wednesday, April 21

     • 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.— Alcoholics anonymous meets at 3735 19th St. For more information, call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour hotline at (601) 524-6669.

    • 1 p.m.-2 p.m.—AARP BINGO will be held at the Meridian Activity Center. Free to all adults over 55. For more information call (601) 485-1812.

    • 6 p.m.-9 p.m.— Wesley House Community Center and the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department will be sponsoring the Child Safety Fair, a free family event. There will be a self-defense class, a child ID program, and activities and information for parents, teens and children. The event will feature speeches on online safety, bullying and peer pressure. For more information call (601) 485-4736.

    • 7:15 p.m.—The Greater Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church will be having it’s annual Spring Revival. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Edward Cryer from Unity Baptist Church. For more information call Rev. Eddie B. Cryer at (601) 483-4114.

Thursday, April 22

    • Noon—Al-Anon Family Group meeting will be at North Park Church. For more information, call 601-482-1322 or our 24 hour hotline at 601-527-6669.

     • 12:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.— Alcoholics anonymous meets at 3735 19th St. For more information, call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour hotline at (601) 524-6669.

    • 1:30p.m.-3:30 p.m.—Grief Share will be held at First Baptist Church in Meridian. For more information call Ellen Rogers at (601) 484-4600.

    • 5:30 p.m. — Serenity Alanon Family Group meeting at 3753 19th Street. Call 601-482-2498.  24 hour hotline:  601-527-6669.

     • 7:15 p.m.—Gambler’s Anonymous Meeting at Highland Baptist Church Parsonage. On the corner of 26th Street and 34th Avenue. For more information, call David at 601-938-9193.

    • 7:15 p.m.—The Greater Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church will be having it’s annual Spring Revival. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Edward Cryer from Unity Baptist Church. For more information call Rev. Eddie B. Cryer at (601) 483-4114.

Friday, April 23

    • 7 a.m.- 2 p.m.— The local Make-A-Wish foundation will be holding a garage sale at 10165 Lynwood Drive in the Tanglewood sub-division. There will be clothes, shoes and books galore. New items each month. No early birds please. For more information call Brenda at (601) 483-8144.

    • 10:30 a.m.— Rook Card game and Class will be held at the Meridian Activities Center. Free for all ages and skill levels. For more information, call Ken Clay at (601) 483-1141.

    •12:15 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.— Alcoholics anonymous meets at 3735 19th St. For more information, call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour hotline at (601) 524-6669.

    • 7:15 p.m.—The Greater Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church will be having it’s annual Spring Revival. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Edward Cryer from Unity Baptist Church. For more information call Rev. Eddie B. Cryer at (601) 483-4114.

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