Today

• 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 p.m.— 8 p.m. — Computer Part II class begins at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Call (601)485-1812.



Tuesday, Sept. 30

• 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and noon – 2 p.m. — Students from area high school career-technical centers will have an opportunity to learn about the various programs offered at East Central Community College by attending the College’s Career and Technical Showcase on the Decatur campus in the South campus gym. Call (601)635-2111 or email at weason@eccc.edu or cgregory@eccc.edu.

• Noon — Women’s Christian Support Group for those whose loved ones suffer with alcohol and drug problems will meet at First Presbyterian Church, administration building, 905 23rd Avenue. Call Charlie at (601) 483-5927.

• 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. — The Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. This is an open game and everyone is welcome. Call Tommie at (601) 679-8466 or Josie at (601)483-5884.

• 6 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. — A seminar for parents and educators entitled, “Is It More Than Bad Behavior? When and How To Invervene” will be held at Lamar School, 544 Lindley Road. The seminar is free and open to all and pre-registration not required. Contact hours are available upon request. Call Kim Waters at Lamar School at (601) 482-1345, ext. 13.

• 6:30 p.m. — The Jimmie Rodgers Foundation will hold its annual meeting at the Jimmie Rodgers Museum located in Highland Park. Call (601) 485-1808 or (601)917-4344.



Wednesday, Oct. 1

• 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.— Computer Part II Class begins at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Call (601) 485-1812.



Thursday, Oct. 2

• Noon — Make-A-Wish Volunteer meeting will be held in the sixth floor board room at Rush Medical Group building. Lunch provided, call Jane Walsh at (800) 819-4072.

• 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.— Bingo will be held at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Call (601)485-1812.

• 6 p.m. — The Meridian Chapter of Mississippi Valley State University Alumni meeting at the Council of Organization Building, 814 45th Avenue. Special guest will be Dr. Charlie Kent. All alumni are encouraged to attend. Call (601) 482-4559 or (601) 485-2217.

• 6 p.m. — The annual National Association of Mental Illness-Meridian will hold a candlelight vigil at the Kahlmus Auditorium at Mississippi State University-Meridian Campus, 1000 Highway 19 North. Call Pace Cooke Emmons at (601) 483-4821 or email namimeridian@gmail.com.



Friday, Oct. 3

• 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Make-A-Wish Garage Sale will be held 10165 Lynwood Drive, in the Tanglewood Sub-Division, off Highway 19 North. All proceeds will go to granting wishes in the area.





Saturday, Oct. 4

• 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Make-A-Wish Garage Sale will be held 10165 Lynwood Drive, in the Tanglewood Sub-Division, off Highway 19 North. All proceeds will go to granting wishes in the area.

• 8 a.m. – noon — An open house for Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 56 will be held at the Kendallwood and DAV Building in Highland Park. All veterans are invited to attend. Call (601)693-3344.

• 9 a.m. — Lauderdale Association of Women Shooters will sponsor a Handgun Safety Class. Call Mildred Thompson at (601)485-5725 or Dot Davidson at (601)644-3592 to register and for directions where class will be held.

• 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — The Collinsville Lions Club will have a fund raiser at the parking lot of Piggly Wiggly in Collinsville. Carry out fish plates will be served for $6 per plate.

• 10:30 a.m. — An education outreach program entitled, “Identity Theft and Protecting Your Credit” will e held at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. This is sponsored by North Mississippi Rural Legal Services and is free to the public with no registration required.

• 2 p.m. — PETCO will sponsor a Hamster Race at the PETCO store. Call (601)693-8688 to register your hamster.

• 2 p.m. — American Legion T.C. Carter Post No. 21 will hold its monthly meeting at 6000 North Frontage Road next to Queen City Truck Stop. Call Susan at (601)681-8060.

• 6 p.m.— Quitman Little Opera will hold a fun night for the entire family at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Annex, 108 Westwood Avenue. Line dancing, band and musical performance at 7:30 p.m. Bring a covered dish to share. The admission is $2 and will benefit the Quitman Volunteer Fire Department. Call CP or Annie Crimm at (601)776-6269 or Jeanie and Jim Crapes at (601)776-6296.



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.