Today

    • 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.

     • 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.

    • 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.

Monday, September 27. 2010

    • 9 a.m. — Registration for the next set of 8-week classes beginning Oct. 11 at Meridian Activity Center, 3300-32nd Avenue. Call 601-485-1812 to register.

     • 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 – 8 p.m. — MCC Continuing Education class, The Basics of Interior Design with Kevin Brooks, Oct. 4-25, class meets in Webb Hall. 601-484-8856.

    • 6 p.m. — Beginning Computer Class at Meridian Activity Center, 3300-32nd Avenue. Call 601-485-1812 to register.

    • 7 p.m. — MCC Continuing Education class, Creative Crafts for Children in Webb Hall, 601-484-8856.

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

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

    • 9 a.m. — Registration for the next set of 8-week classes beginning Oct 11 at Meridian Activity Center, 3300-32nd Avenue. Call 601-485-1812 to register.

    • 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.

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

    • 6 – 8 p.m. — MCC Continuing Education class, Writing Fiction, Tuesdays, Oct. 5-26; in Webb Hall, 601-484-8856.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

    • 9 a.m. — Registration for the next set of 8-week classes beginning Oct 11 at Meridian Activity Center, 3300-32nd Avenue. Call 601-485-1812 to register.

     • 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, Sept. 30, 2010

    • 9 a.m. — Registration for the next set of 8-week classes beginning Oct 11 at Meridian Activity Center, 3300-32nd Avenue. Call 601-485-1812 to register.

    •  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.

    • 5:30 p.m. — A tribute to Elise and William Winter, Kahlmus auditorium on the MSU-Meridian campus. Public is invited.

    • 6:30 p.m. — The annual meeting of the old Marion Cemetery Association.

     • 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.—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, October 1, 2010

    • 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.

    • 2 p.m. — The monthly meeting of the East Mississippi Retired Educator’s Association will be held at the Meridian Activity Center.

Saturday, October 2, 2010

    • 8 a.m. — Phi Theta Kappa Second Annual Street Strut for Breast Cancer Awareness at Dumont Plaza, Downtown Meridian, Phyllis Holladay, 601-553-3439.

    • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. — MCC Continuing Education class, ServSafe Food Seminar, Oct. 2, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Webb Hall, 601-482-7445.

    • 10 a.m. — South Side reunion at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Cost is $5 a person or $10 for a couple. Money can be paid at the door or sent ahead to Jimmy Gossett. 3129 15th Ave., Meridian, MS 39305. (601)644-3763.

    • 11 a.m. — October Fest and family fun day at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Fish plates available for $7 and rib plates for $8.

    • 2 p.m.- 3 p.m.—Meridian will be holding a downtown event Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. The event is called The Queen City Race for Life and will include a 5K run/walk, 1 mile fun run, a high heel dash, vendors, chili cook-offs, a band, and much more. For more information, call Lynn Irby at 601-644-9245 or Cindy Kane at 601-513-7743.

October 3, 2010

    • 2:30 p.m. — Friends and family day at Free Gospel Temple Apostolic Church at 1624 1/2 19th St.

October 4, 2010

    • 9 a.m. — Registration for next set of 8-week classes beginning Oct 11 at Meridian Activity Center, 3300-32nd Avenue. Phone 601-485-1812 to register.

October 5, 2010

    • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — MCC Continuing Education class, Excel, 601-484-8856.

    • 9 a.m — Registration for next set of 8-week classes beginning Oct 11 at Meridian Activity Center, 3300-32nd Avenue. Phone 601-485-1812 to register.

    •  10 a.m. — Fall Job Fair, in Ivy mall, Darelene Myatt, 601-484-8724.

    • 10 a.m. — MCC Continuing Education class, Viking Cooking School, Ridgeland, 601-484-8856. Participants will depart from Meridian at 8:15 a.m.    

October 6, 2010

    • 9 a.m. — Registration for next set of 8-week classes beginning Oct 11 at Meridian Activity Center, 3300-32nd Avenue. Phone 601-485-1812 to register.

    • 9 a.m. — Beginning Computer Class at Meridian Activity Center, 3300-32nd Avenue. Phone 601-485-1812 to register.

October 7, 2010

    • 9 a.m. — Registration for next set of 8-week classes beginning Oct 11 at Meridian Activity Center, 3300-32nd Avenue. Phone 601-485-1812 to register.

    • 1 p.m. — BINGO for seniors at Meridian Activity Center, 3300-32nd Avenue. Phone 601-485-1812 for information.

October 8, 2010

    • 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. — We will have our monthly Make-A-Wish Garage Sale at 10165 Lynwood Drive, Tanglewood Sub-division.  New items each month…All cloths and shoes are .50 each.  We also have men’s suits and formals for 5.00 each….toys, housewares, computer items, furniture…It is always a treasure hunt.  For more information or direction call 601-483-8144.  Proceeds go to granting wishes in this area.

    • 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. — MCC Continuing Education class, Forklift Training, Workforce Development Center, 601-484-8856.

     • 6:30 p.m. — Blue Yodeler Fan Club meets, eats and enjoys music at Meridian Activity Center, 3300-32nd Avenue. Phone 601-482-1279 for information.

October 9, 2010

    • 10 a.m. — Carmichael School reunion at the Carmichael Community Club building. (601)776-2443 or (601)687-9167.

October 11, 2010

     • 9 a.m. — Winter 2010 eight-week classes begin at Meridian Activity Center, 3300-32nd Avenue. Phone 601-485-1812 for information.

    • 4:30 p.m. — Miller Art Gallery Exhibit, Mississippi Art Colony, Opening reception: Oct. 11, 4:30-6 p.m., Miller Art Gallery, Ivy Hall, 601-484-8647.

     • 6 p.m. — Line Dance class begins at Meridian Activity Center, 3300-32nd Avenue. Phone 601-485-1812 for information.

October 12, 2010

    • 9 a.m. — CC Continuing Education class, Microsoft Word, Webb Hall, light lunch provided, 601-484-8856.

    • 5 – 7 p.m. — MCC Continuing Education class, Halloween Gingerbread, Tuesday, 601-484-8856.

October 13, 2010

    • 9 a.m. – 1 a.m. — Rush and MSU-Meridian “2010 Career Care” at MSU-Meridian Kahlmus Auditorium for more info:  (601)703-9237.

     • 10 a.m. — FLU Shots sponsored by MS Health Department at Meridian Activity Center, 3300-32nd Avenue. Phone 601-485-1812 for information.

    • 6:30 p.m. — The Clarke County Christian Singles invites All Singles from all areas to join them for their HOBO Supper and Costume Contest meeting at The Living Word Church Fellowship Hall at 500 North Jackson Ave. in Quitman, MS. For more information call 601-604-1828 Peggy or 601-616-7018 Gwen.

October 14, 2010

    • — Arts & Letters Series musical production, Cinderella, Oct. 14-16, 7 p.m.; and matinee Oct. 17, matinee, 2 p.m.; MCC McCain Theater, Leia Hill, 601-484-8696.

October 15, 2010

    • 8:30 a.m. — MCC Continuing Education Class, ACT Workshop Review, Webb Hall, 601-482-7445.

    • 6 p.m. — MCC Continuing Education Class, Adobe InDesign CS3, MCC Continuing Education class, 6-9 p.m., Webb Hall, 601-484-8856.

October 16, 2010

    • 10 a.m.-10 pm. — Kindred Spirit’s homecoming singing will be at Magnolia Hall on Bob Logan drive in Lake, MS. (601)896-5091.

October 18, 2010

    • 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. — The Carousel Doll Club will meet at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave., Meridian, MS. Our program will be “Restoration of Antique Dolls.” Guests welcome and bring a doll or two to share with us. For information, call Rose Schultz, 601-679-5232 or Leigh Kilpatrick, (601)483-5430.

    • 6 p.m. — MCC Career Development Center class, Flower and Cake Design, Mondays, Webb Hall, 601-482-7445.

October 20, 2010

     • 11:30 a.m. — “Polka Dot Patty” coming out tea/luncheon sponsored by the Southern Red Hat Ladies at Meridian Activity Center, 3300-32nd Avenue. Phone 601-485-1812 for information.  Author June Davidson will be reading from her newly published book.

October 23, 2010

    • ACT testing, Ivy Hall; Mark Gunn, 601-484-8652.

October 26, 2010

    • — Parenting Seminar, “Bounce-Back Kids,”, McCain Theater. Sponsored by Weems Mental Health, 601-482-7445.

October 30, 2010

    • 8 a.m. — Zero Day. Come have a bucket of fun. $20 for space. Call (601)485-3905 or (601)616-4913 for more information.

 

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