Today

    11 a.m. – 4 p.m. – East Mississippi Animal Rescue will be having a Pet Adoption at PETCO in Meridian Crossroads.  Several puppies, dogs, cats, and kittens will be available for adoption.  A short interview and adoption fee will be required to adopt.  Organization info and available pets can be found at www.eastmsanimalrescue.com or www.petfinder.com/shelters/MS64.html.

Sunday, Sept. 23

    11 a.m. – Pleasant Grove Methodist Church on Fort Stephens Road in Bailey will have their Homecoming Service. Rev. W.D. Pigot, former pastor, will be guest speaker. Lunch will be provided in the church dining hall following the service. For more information, contact Pastor Lynn Anderson (601) 737-5265.

    2 p.m. – Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church of Jachin, AL will observe its Annual Family & Friends Day. The Guest Speaker will be Rev. A. D. Lewis, Pastor of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church of Meridian, MS and President of the East Mississippi Baptist State Congress of Christian Education. Everyone is invited to attend.

Saturday, Sept. 29

    6 p.m.: Historic Rose Hill costumed cemetery tour. Largest Mississippi heritage event in East Central Mississippi. Free and open to the public for all ages. Hear the stories and portrayals of personages buried during the golden era of Meridian (mid 1800s to 1930s) as told by historians, storytellers and volunteers dressed in period costume. Bring a flashlight, wear sturdy shoes and expect a wonderful time. For more info: (601) 681 8525 or (601) 482 9752.

    To submit an event to Community Calendar, call (601) 693-1551, or e-mail the information to yournews@themeridianstar.com.