Today

     • 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.

    • 6 p.m. — MHS 1955-1956 Planning Session for our next reunion. We will be meeting at the Meridian Activity Center (Senior Citizens Bldg.) on the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. to plan for our  next reunion (March or April of 2011). If you were a member of either of these classes, we would love for you to join us & help with all the planning.  This will be our second meeting.

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

Tuesday. September 21

    • Noon — You are cordially invited to attend a Quarterly Meeting of the Clarke County Chamber of Commerce at the Quitman Depot. Lunch will be served. In order to plan for lunch, please call the Chamber office at 601-776-5701 no later than September 16 to make reservations.  If no one is available to take your call, please leave a message.

    • Noon — Refuge Christian Recovery. The meeting for women whose loved ones suffer from alcohol and drugs will be held at First Presbyterian Church. For more information, call Charlie at 601-483-5927.

     • 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.

    • 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. — United Auto Workers Retiree Chapter No. 2185 will meet at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Contact George at (601) 737 5266.

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

Wednesday, September 22

     • 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.

Thursday, September 23

    • 9 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. — The Sixth Annual Mind Matters Health Fair will open with a special program in the Kahlmus Auditorium, MSU Meridian. The focus of the health fair, which combines mental and physical health, is military and veteran mental health. The featured speaker is Dr. Thomas Kirchberg, Chief Psychologist at the VA Medical Center at Memphis, who will speak on Veteran-related issues. The program is free and open to all. Military personnel, veterans and their family members are encouraged to attend. For information, call Pace Cooke Emmons, 601-483-4821 or email pcemmons@weemsmh.com.

    •  10:30 a.m.— A pain management support group meets at North Park Church 7770 Hwy. 39 N. All are invited to attend including family members of those suffering from pain. For more information, call 601-482-1322 or Ralph Germany at 601-479-8911.

    • Noon — Refuge Christian Recovery. The meeting for women whose loved ones suffer from alcohol and drugs will be held at Northpark Church . For more information, call 601-482-1322.

     • 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.

    • 1:30 p.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.

Friday, Sept. 24, 2010

    • Meridian High School Class of 1980 will hold their 30-year reunion Friday, Sept. 24-Sunday, Sept. 26 at the new Holiday Inn. For more information, see the website www.mhs1980.com or call Lisa Covington at (601) 604-2247.

Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010

    • Meridian High School Class of 1980 will hold their 30-year reunion Friday, Sept. 24-Sunday, Sept. 26 at the new Holiday Inn. For more information, see the website www.mhs1980.com or call Lisa Covington at (601) 604-2247.

    • Dawn – 2 p.m. — The Clarke County Forestry and Wildlife Festival Bass Tournament will be held at Archusa Water Park, Quitman, MS. Registration brochures can be picked up at the Clarke County Chamber of Commerce Office or from Mickey Long at Long’s Auto Supply. You may contact the chamber office at 601-776-5701; Mickey Long at 601-938-4768 or Marsha Roberts at 601-480-5255 for more information or to have a brochure mailed to you

    • 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Jones Memorial Presbyterian Church 22nd Fall Fest catfish feast will be held at 4415 Royal Road. You can win a hand-quilted quit for $1. Catfish plates will be $7. (601)482-6220.

Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010

    • Meridian High School Class of 1980 will hold their 30-year reunion Friday, Sept. 24-Sunday, Sept. 26 at the new Holiday Inn. For more information, see the website www.mhs1980.com or call Lisa Covington at (601) 604-2247.

    • 10:30 a.m.-until — Limerick/Wedgeworth annual reunion at Bonita Lakes. Bring your favorite dish and drink.

    •  2-3 p.m. — Founder’s Day and Volunteer Celebration. If you have any questions please call (601) 693-1409.

 

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