Today

• Noon — Christian Refuge Recovery for women whose loved ones suffer from alcoholism and drug addiction will meet at First Presbyterian Church, administrative building, 905 23rd Ave.

• 12:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th St. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 1 p.m. — Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club meets at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. This is an open game and everyone invited. Call Tommie at (601) 679-8466 or Josie at (601) 483-5884.

• 2 p.m.- 3 p.m. — United Auto Workers Retiree Chapter No. 2185 will meet at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Call Jim Mills at (601) 986-2587.

• 5 p.m.- 6 p.m. — Adult Anger Management Class will be held at Wesley House Community Center, 1520 Eighth Ave. Call (601) 485-4736.

• 5:30 p.m. — Meridian Stroke Support Group will meet at Riley Hospital Education Building. The meeting is open to stroke survivors and their families. Call Tom Maynor at (601)484-3585.

• 6 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. — CAREousel Breast Cancer Support Group meeting will be held in the first floor classroom at Anderson Cancer Center, 730 23rd Avenue. Call (601)482-5174.

• 6:30 p.m. — Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 56 will meet at the DAV building at Highland Park. Pot luck meal served at 6:30 p.m. and meeting begins after. Call (601) 485-1318.



Wednesday, July 16

• Noon – 1 p.m. — Pornography Addiction Support Group will meet at Wesley House Community Center, 1520 Eighth Ave. Call (601) 485-4736.

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th St. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 4 p.m.- 5 p.m. — Adolescent Anger Management Class will be held at Wesley House Community Center, 1520 8th Avenue. Call (601) 485-4736.



Thursday, July 17

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th Street. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 1 p.m. — Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club meets at the Meridian Activity Center, 3200 33rd Avenue. All duplicate bridge players welcome. Call Mary at (601) 527-2107.

• 4 p.m.- 5 p.m. — Teen Sexual assault Survivors Group will meet at Wesley House Community Center, 1520 8th Avenue. Call (601) 485-4736.

• 5:45 p.m. — Lauderdale County Country Dancers will meet at Northeast Community Center on Briarwood Road next to Northeast School. Clogging is at 5:45 p.m.; line dancing is at 6:45 p.m.; and Square Dancing at 7:30 p.m. All ages welcome. Call Carol Hosch at (601) 483-7016 or Joyce Wagner at (601) 482-6649.

• 6 p.m.- 7 p.m. — Grief/Homicide Support Group will meet at Wesley House Community Center, 1520 8th Avenue. Call (601) 485-4736.

• 6 p.m. — Mississippi Writers Guild/Music Emporium Musical Program will be held at Music Emporium, 3100 23rd Avenue. Open to all and bring your guitar and lawn chair. This is a free event. Musical artists/songwriters are invited to come and perform an originally written son (may sing up to three songs. Call (601)483-5991 or (601) 880-1089 or (601) 479-7661.



To submit an event to Community Calendar, call Stephanie Denham at (601) 693-1551, ext. 3303, or e-mail sdenham@themeridianstar.com. Announcements may also be submitted by fax, (601) 485-1275.





• 7 p.m. — The International Singing Brakeman Association (TISBA) will meet at the Best Western Hospitality room, on North Frontage Road. Bring a dish to share. Admission is $5. Call Glyn Jones at (601)581-1601.

• 7:15 p.m. — Gamblers Anonymous will meet at Highland Baptist Church parsonage, 3400 27th Street. Call David at (601) 938-9193.



Friday, July 18

• Meridian High School Class of 1978 will celebrate their 30th reunion. Send contact information to MHS class of ’78, P.O. Box 1463, Meridian, MS 39302-1463 or email Iwll960@comcast.net, dsllloyd@yahoo.com or jillAycock@aol.com.

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th Street. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 1 p.m. — Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club meets at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. This is an open game and everyone invited. Call Tommie at (601) 679-8466 or Josie at (601) 483-5884.



Saturday, July 19

• 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — 2008 Dallas Family Reunion will be held at Hester’s Chapel Church on C.R. No. 4310 in the House Community of Neshoba County. Bring covered dish to share. Call Betty Dallas Broome at (601) 939-2409 or rhbroome@comcast.net or call Pauline Chadwell at (601) 485-9529.

• 10 a.m. — The Meaders Reunion will be held at the Chamber of Commerce Building in Hickory with a catered lunch served at noon. Cost is $11. Cal (601) 646-1147.

• 11 a.m. — Family and friends of Louis Price and Bradie Watson Price are invited to a family reunion to be held at the Temple Theatre ballroom on 24th Avenue. Bring food and drinks to share for lunch. Call Jimmy Hoffer at (601)482-3228, Dot Price Hoffer at (601) 485-4332 or Nell Joiner Dulaney at (601) 681-9929 or Nelda Jones Dearman at (601) 483-5170.

• 11 a.m. — The Annual Complete Reunion will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church Family Life Center. Bring a covered dish to share. Call Karlen Bagley at (601) 482-2444.

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th Street. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 3 p.m. — The annual Lucius Reunion will be held at Murphy’s Seafood and Steak in Eupora. Cost of the buffet is $15. All friends and relatives are invited. R.S.V.P. to Ray Lucius at (662)258-4506.

• 6:30 p.m. — The Clarke County Christian Singles will have a covered dish dinner and fellowship with a program “Who Am I Really?” at the Living Word Church Fellowship Hall, 5000 North Jackson Avenue in Quitman. Call (601)776-3150, Gwen at (601) 776-3062 or Michael at (601) 917-2484.



Sunday, July 20

• 9 a.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th Street. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.



Monday, July 21

• 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. — Computer Class Part 11, (Internet E-Mail: Catching up with the Grandkids), a five week class will be held at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Call (601)485-1812.

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th Street. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 1 p.m. — Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club meets at the Meridian Activity Center, 3200 33rd Avenue. All duplicate bridge players welcome. Call Mary at (601)527-2107.

• 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. — Adult Sexual Assault Group will meet at Wesley House Community Center, 1520 8th Avenue. Call (601)485- 4736.

• 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. — Computer Part II a five week class will be held at Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Call (601)485-1812.



Tuesday, July 22

• 7 a.m.- 9 a.m. — Free cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure screening will be held at Riley My Choice Medical Clinic, 2514 67th Avenue Loop, in the Highway 19 North Riverbirch Center, next to Wal-Mart. No appointment necessary. Call (601)484-3586.

• Noon — Christian Refuge Recovery for women whose loved ones suffer from alcoholism and drug addiction will meet at First Presbyterian Church, administrative building, 905 23rd Avenue.

• 12:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th Street. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 1 p.m. — Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club meets at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. This is an open game and everyone invited. Call Tommie at (601)679-8466 or Josie at (601)483-5884.

• 5 p.m.- 6 p.m. — Adult Anger Management Class will be held at Wesley House Community Center, 1520 8th Avenue. Call (601)485-4736.

• 6 p.m. — The Oakland Heights Lodge No. 577 will confer the entered apprentice degree at the lodge building, 4893 Highway 19 North. Dinner served at 6 p.m. and meeting begins at 7 p.m. Call (601)616-2322.



Wednesday, July 23

• Noon – 1 p.m. — Pornography Addiction Support Group will meet at Wesley House Community Center, 1520 8th Avenue. Call (601)485-4736.

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th Street. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 4 p.m.- 5 p.m. — Adolescent Anger Management Class will be held at Wesley House Community Center, 1520 8th Avenue. Call (601)485-4736.



Thursday, July 24

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th Street. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 1 p.m. — Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club meets at the Meridian Activity Center, 3200 33rd Avenue. All duplicate bridge players welcome. Call Mary at (601)527-2107.

• 4 p.m.- 5 p.m. — Teen Sexual assault Survivors Group will meet at Wesley House Community Center, 1520 8th Avenue. Call (601)485-4736.

• 5:45 p.m. — Lauderdale County Country Dancers will meet at Northeast Community Center on Briarwood Road next to Northeast School. Clogging is at 5:45 p.m.; line dancing is at 6:45 p.m.; and Square Dancing at 7:30 p.m. All ages welcome. Call Carol Hosch at (601)483-7016 or Joyce Wagner at (601)482-6649.

• 6 p.m.- 7 p.m. — Grief/Homicide Support Group will meet at Wesley House Community Center, 1520 8th Avenue. Call (601)485-4736.

• 7:15 p.m. — Gamblers Anonymous will meet at Highland Baptist Church parsonage, 3400 27th Street. Call David at (601)938-9193.



Friday, July 25

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th Street. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 1 p.m. — Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club meets at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. This is an open game and everyone invited. Call Tommie at (601)679-8466 or Josie at (601)483-5884.

• 6 p.m. — A benefit gospel singing will be held at the Community Club at Long Creek Volunteer Fire Department in Long Creek. Bring a covered dish to share. This is an open mic and money will benefit Long Creek Fire Department. Call Bruce Saterfiel at (601)693-4640.



Saturday, July 26

• 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. — Tuxedo Reunion will be held at The Church of the Mediator, 3828 35th Avenue. Bring a covered dish to share and drinks will be furnished. Call Fae Latham at (601)483-6802 or Jeanette Gossett at (601)485-4751.

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th Street. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 6:30 p.m.- 9 p.m. — Otha Barham and the Daydreamers will perform at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Call (601)485-1812.



Sunday, July 27

• 9 a.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th Street. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 10 am. — Robert and Martha Dearing Family Reunion will be held at the MississippiChristian Service Camp in Decatur. Bring a covered dish to share. Call (601)482-4534.



Monday, July 28

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th Street. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 1 p.m. — Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club meets at the Meridian Activity Center, 3200 33rd Avenue. All duplicate bridge players welcome. Call Mary at (601)527-2107.

• 1 p.m. — The Collegians, East Central Community College’s rock and roll band will perform at the Neshoba County Fair in the Founders’ Square Pavillion. They will also perform at 6:30 p.m. at the grandstand, prior to the Miss Neshoba County pageant. Call (601)635-6303.

• 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. — Adult Sexual Assault Group will meet at Wesley House Community Center, 1520 8th Avenue. Call (601)485- 4736.

• 7 p.m. — The Meridian Coin Club will meet at the Mississippi Power and Light Building downtown. Anyone who is a coin or money collector or is interested in the hobby is welcome. Call (601)679-5055.



Tuesday, July 29

• Noon — Christian Refuge Recovery for women whose loved ones suffer from alcoholism and drug addiction will meet at First Presbyterian Church, administrative building, 905 23rd Avenue.

• 12:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th Street. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 1 p.m. — Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club meets at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. This is an open game and everyone invited. Call Tommie at (601)679-8466 or Josie at (601)483-5884.

• 5 p.m.- 6 p.m. — Adult Anger Management Class will be held at Wesley House Community Center, 1520 8th Avenue. Call (601)485-4736.



Wednesday, July 30

• Noon – 1 p.m. — Pornography Addiction Support Group will meet at Wesley House Community Center, 1520 8th Avenue. Call (601)485-4736.

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th Street. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 4 p.m.- 5 p.m. — Adolescent Anger Management Class will be held at Wesley House Community Center, 1520 8th Avenue. Call (601)485-4736.



Thursday, July 31

• 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 3753 19th Street. Call (601) 482-2498 or the 24 hour info/hotline at (601) 527-6669.

• 1 p.m. — Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club meets at the Meridian Activity Center, 3200 33rd Avenue. All duplicate bridge players welcome. Call Mary at (601)527-2107.

• 4 p.m.- 5 p.m. — Teen Sexual assault Survivors Group will meet at Wesley House Community Center, 1520 8th Avenue. Call (601)485-4736.

• 5:45 p.m. — Lauderdale County Country Dancers will meet at Northeast Community Center on Briarwood Road next to Northeast School. Clogging is at 5:45 p.m.; line dancing is at 6:45 p.m.; and Square Dancing at 7:30 p.m. All ages welcome. Call Carol Hosch at (601)483-7016 or Joyce Wagner at (601)482-6649.

• 6 p.m.- 7 p.m. — Grief/Homicide Support Group will meet at Wesley House Community Center, 1520 8th Avenue. Call (601)485-4736.

• 7:15 p.m. — Gamblers Anonymous will meet at Highland Baptist Church parsonage, 3400 27th Street. Call David at (601)938-9193.



Saturday, Aug. 2

• 4 p.m. — The Meridian Christian Home Educators will be holding its annual school year kick off event at Northcrest Baptist Church on North Hills Street. Registration begins at 4 p.m. and meal and program beginning at 5 p.m. Call Richie or Mitzi Davis at (601)482-0106 or visit the Web site at www.meridianchristianhomeeducators.org.



Saturday, Aug. 9

• Meridian High School 40th Reunion, class of 1968 will be held at Briarwood Country Club on Briarwood Road. Cost is $60 per couple and $30 single. Call Terry Anderson at (601) 656-5087 or email twa@netdoor.com or Sherra Tingle Vincent at (601) 681-8734 or email, sherra@comcast.net.



Tuesday, Aug. 19

• 7 p.m. — Country Boy and Gal Contest to be held in Union’s Downtown Mini Park. Entry fee is $10 and deadline to enter is Aug. 8. Call Union Chamber of Commerce for age divisions and information, $601)774-9586.



Saturday, Oct. 11

• 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. — Southside School Reunion will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church’s Family Life Center. Cost is $10 for family and $5 per person. Call Jimmy Gossett at (601) 485-4751 or Delores Savell Thomas at (601) 644-3763.



Monday, Oct. 13

• 6 p.m.- 10 p.m. Meridian High School Class of 1958- 50 Year reunion will be held at Pearl River Resort. Today is a welcome party. Call Beth Clark at (601)482-0094 or Myra Mabry at (601)482-2242.



Tuesday, Oct. 14

• 6:30 p.m.- 10 p.m. — 50th Class Reunion of Meridian High School will continue with a buffet dinner at Pearl River Resort. Call Beth Clark at (601)482-0094 or Myra Mabry at (601)482-2242.



To submit an event to Community Calendar, call Stephanie Denham at (601) 693-1551, ext. 3303, or e-mail sdenham@themeridianstar.com. Announcements may also be submitted by fax, (601) 485-1275.