Today

    • 7 a.m.- 3 p.m. — Antioch Southern Methodist Church will have their annual “Mission Possible” bazaar at 11483 Center Hill Martin Road in the Martin community north of Collinsville. There will be crafts, home decorations, household items, entertainment items, children’s toys and games, Christmas decorations, and a bake sale.  A beautiful hand-quilted quilt will also be auctioned off via a silent auction. All proceeds will go to the mission fund. For more information, contact Ray Davis at 601-737-5333 or Jeffery Mayatt at 601-737-8320. 

    • 9 a.m. — The Episcopal Church of the Mediator Bookstore at 3831 35th Avenue will be open from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM on the three Saturdays (December 4, December 11, and December 18, 2010) preceding Christmas Day.  You are cordially invited to shop with us on these Saturdays in addition to our regular hours on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30 PM and Sundays from 9:00-10:30 AM.

    • 10:00-11:30 a.m. — Seasonal crafts workshop for children ages 4-12.  To register or for more information call 601-693-1501 or come by the Museum at 628 25th Avenue   $3 per child

    • 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.

    • 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 3753 19th St., at 12:15 and 5:30 p.m. Ph: 601.482.2498. 24 hour info/hotline: 601.527.6669, and meets at Alliance Health Center, 5000 Hwy 39 North (in back) at 7:30 p.m., open discussion meeting.  601.693.124

    • 7 p.m. — Please join us in our Holiday Gala Celebration at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 544 James Chaney Drive, Meridian, MS  39307.  For ticket  information please call 601-482-7415 or 601-681-8563.

Sunday, December 5, 2010

     • 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) 527-6669.

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

    • 2:30 p.m. — You are cordially invited to come and share with us in our Pastor’s Appreciation Service at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church is located at 544 James Chaney Drive, Meridian, MS 39307, Rev. A. D. Lewis, Pastor. For more information please call 601-482-7415 or 601-681-8563. The American Legion Post and Auxiliary 257 will have a pot luck dinner and Christmas party at the Temple Theatre.  All members are encouraged to attend.  For information call 601-679-5055.

Monday, December 6, 2010

    • 8:30 a.m. — Bell’s Best Annual Cookbook sale by the Telephone Pioneers Dec 6th – 10th. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. each day. 2310 7th St at the old Telephone building in Meridian. Rada knives and new cookbooks available this year. For more info call Teresa 601 632-0282.

     • 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) 527-6669.

    • 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.

    •  6:30 p.m.—The East Central Kennel Club will meet the first Monday of every month at Western Sizzlin Steak House. Join as they prepare community projects (obedience classes and DogFest ’10) for our canine friends and owners. For more information or questions, call (601) 693-7194.

    • 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, December 7, 2010

    • 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) 527-6669.

    • 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.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

    •  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.

     • 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) 527-6669.

    • 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. — Sunday American Legion Post and Auxiliary #257 will be having a potluck dinner and Christmas party at the Temple Theatre. All members are encouraged to attend. For more information, call 601-679-5055.

    • 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, December 10, 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 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) 527-6669.

    • 6:30 p.m. — Blue Yodeler Fan Club meets, eats & enjoys good music at Meridian Activity Center, 3300 – 32nd Ave.  FREE ADMISSION this month. Please bring snack or finger foods for this December meeting.  Phone 601-482-1279 for more information.

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