Today

    • 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.

    • 9 a.m. — Annual Hickory Day in downtown Hickory. The firemen will have burgers, hot dogs, chips and cold drinks. Entertainment and kids games will be available as well.

    • 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.

    • Noon & 6:15 p.m.—Narcotics Anonymous will meet at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1116 23rd Ave. For more information, call 1-866-798-3960.

    • 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.    

    • 7 p.m. — Andrew Chapel Masonic Lodge #151 will confer a Fellow-craft degree at The lodge located at 9198 Hillview Dr Light refreshments will be served.For info call 601-681-8369.

October 6, 2010

    • 9 a.m. — Registration for next set of 8-week classes beginning Oct 11 at Meridian Activity

    • 11:30 a.m. — The monthly meeting of the Central MS Chapter of NARFE (Natrional Active & Retired Federal Employees) will be held at Ronnie’s Steak and Grill, 734 Pecan Ave., Philadelphia. All active and retired federal employees are invited to attend. For additional information call 601-389-1946.

 

  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

    • — Descendant of William John Dowdle and Catherine Pace Dowdle will meet at Lucern Clubhouse in Union, MS. Come early and bring a dish of food for a noon luncheon. A business meeting will follow the meal.

    • — First Country Boys season ending Bash for Cash at West-side park in Philadelphia, MS. Entry fee: $125. (601)683-6657, (601)781-0628.

    • 9 a.m. — 10 a.m.—-Annual Come Home To Stonewall festival at the Stonewall Ball field and old School house. For more information call 601-659-3080.

    • 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.

    • 6 p.m. — Lauderdale County Democratic Party will meet at the Lauderdale County Courthouse Annex, Sheriff’s Office Training Room.  For more information, call (601) 880-9591.

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 17, 2010

    • 2 p.m. — Please join us for a reception to honor and pay tribute to Dr. Graham at the Enterprise, MS Town Hall.

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.

December 5, 2010

    • 1 p.m. — Antebellum Christmas Tour of Homes Enterprise, MS. Info and tickets: 601-659-7378.

 

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