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Today

    3 p.m. – New Era Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate their  85th Anniversary with an Anniversary Program, Sunday, Oct. 7, at 3 p.m. The guest speaker will be Pastor Rev. Andre Hearn of Yantley, Ala. Dr. Roderick L Steele is host pastor. Further information can be obtained by calling (601) 483-6130.

Monday, Oct. 8

    7 p.m. – Longstreet Lodge  268  A.M. will conduct a Master’s degree at the lodge – 10405 Highway 495.

    6:15 p.m. – Camp meeting at Red Springs Assembly Oct. 8-12. Hwy 17 South of Butler, Ala. at mile marker 101. 205-457-4900.

    Oct. 8 through Friday, Oct. 19: Registration for Winter classes begins at Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Phone 601-485-1812 for information.

Tuesday, Oct. 9

    2 p.m. – The Telephone Pioneers monthly meeting will be held at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave, Meridian. All current and retired telephone employees and/or spouses are encouraged to attend. For information call Sandie 601-527-1197.

Wednesday, Oct. 10

    10-11:30 a.m. – AARP Local meeting for seniors at Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Phone 601-485-1812 for information.

Thursday, Oct. 11

    6-8 p.m. – Women Who Win. A non denominational group of women will hold their fall session at the Lauderdale Baptist Association located at 5521 Clinton St., in Marion. $10 registration fee includes dinner. Make checks payable to Women who Win, and mail to; P.O. Box 280, Marion, MS 39342. For information, call 601-621-4155.

Saturday, Oct. 13

    11 a.m.  to 2 p.m. – Suqualena Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual fish fry on Saturday Oct. 13th from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Plates consisting of catfish filets, fries, slaw and hushpuppies will be $7 each. Chicken will be available for those who do not like fish. The fire station is located at the corner of Highway 19 North and Highway 494. Proceeds will go toward purchasing equipment.

    Noon: All family members and friends of of

William John Dowdle and Catherine Pace Dowdle are invited to attend the 19th annual Dowdle Reunion at Lucern Clubhouse in Union. Come early and bring a dish for the noon luncheon. A business meeting will follow the meal.

Sunday, Oct. 14

    10:45 a.m. – Trinity Assembly of God invites the public to a series of meetings and messages from Prophet Glenn Miller Oct. 14-17 at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, and again at 6 p.m. The event will begin at 7 p.m. nightly after that.

    11 a.m. – Chalk artist, Keith Carpenter from Fulton will be in the morning worship service at Christ Fellowship Independent Methodist Church located at 2414 State Boulevard. Come and see him make his work come alive with lights. (601)693-9166, and (601)482-8300.

Tuesday, Oct. 16

    12 p.m. – Care Lodge Domestic Violence Shelter will hold its annual meeting at their Community Services office located at 1627 23rd Ave., in Meridian. Phone 601-482-8719 for more information. 

Monday, Oct. 15

    2-4 p.m. – Doll Collectors Club meets at Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Phone 601-485-1812 for information.

    7 p.m. – Longstreet Lodge  268  A.M. will conduct a Master’s degree at the lodge – 10405 Highway 495.

Thursday, Oct. 18

    1 p.m. – 2 p.m. — BINGO for seniors at Meridian Activity Center, 3300-32nd Avenue. Phone 601-485-1812 for more information.  

Saturday, Oct. 20

    8:30 a.m. – Oak Grove M. B. Church in Montrose will host a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk at the church. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. The walk will begin at 9 a.m. Donations accepted in lieu of a registration fee. All funds will be donated for cancer research. All are invited, even if you are not walking, there will be something for you to do. Please come support us, but most of all support this cause.

    9 a.m.-until – “A Day in the Country” will be at Causeyville Volunteer fire department. $500 to be given away. $1 donation per ticket or six tickets for $5. Barbecue plates, homemade cakes, chitterling plates, flea market, crafts, and much more. (601)644-3556. All proceeds go to the volunteer fire department.

    10 a.m. – Walker Chapel will have a fish fry. Plates are $6.50 and includes three pieces of fish, baked beans, cole slaw or potato salad, and a slice of cake. 601-938-1036.

    12-4 p.m.: “Art for Archer” will take place at Dumont Plaza to raise funds for Archer Maple, a child diagnosed with Peroxisomal Biogenesis Disorder, a rare genetic, metabolic and fatal disorder. The event will feature an arts and crafts sale, kids crafts, art demonstrations, a bounce house, bake sale and raffle prizes. Entry is $5 for adults and $3 for children age 3 and older.

Sunday, Oct. 21

    11 a.m. – Chunky Baptist Church will have their 47th Annual Homecoming led by Guest Minister of Music, T. R. Darsey and Rev. Robert Rowzee.  Lunch will be served following the service.  Everyone is invited to attend.

Monday, Oct. 22

    6-8 p.m. – Free Seminar, “The Role Healthy and Respectful Manhood Plays in Domestic Violence Prevention,”  hosted by Care Lodge Domestic Violence Shelter. The seminar will feature Mr. Tony Porter, co-founder of A CALL TO MEN: The National Association of Men and Women Committed to Ending Violence Against Women, at NorthPark Church, 7770 Highway 39 North in Meridian. Call 601-482-8719  for more information. 

Wednesday, Oct. 24

    10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Flu shots by Lauderdale County Health Department at Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Phone 601-485-1812 for information.

Thursday, Oct. 25

    6:30 p.m. – “Breaking the Silence” is a conference for dealing with sexual trauma at MCC in the Dulaney room at Webb Hall. Open to the public. 601-481-5191 for more information.

Saturday, Oct. 27

    10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Poplar Springs United Methodist Church Fall Food Festival. Slow-roasted pulled pork plates for $6 with baked beans, cole slaw, and Mississippi bread. There will also be a baked and frozen goods sale. All proceeds go to local missions. (601)485-5598 Ext. 122 to pre-order.

    The second annual Zero Day will be Saturday, Oct. 27 at 4892 Zero Road in the Long Creek community. If you are interested in participating in the event, to include renting a booth, please contact Winky Litchfield at (601) 485-3905 or Rae Carol Enzor at (601) 693-4190.  

Sunday, Nov. 4

    3 p.m. – Agape Storehouse Church will honor their Pastors John and Linda Willis in their 13th year. Everyone is welcomed to attend.