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• Registration continues through May 23 for the Young Adult Summer Reading Program at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. The program is free for students in grades seven through 12. Visit the Web site at www.meridian.lib.ms.us to print a registration form or visit the library. Every student that registers will be entered into a drawing for a MP3 player. Call Ella Winford at (601) 693-6771 ext. 221.

• 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. — U.S. Highway 11 Antique Ally 500 mile yard sale begins in Meridian and runs to Bristol, Va., with continuous yard sales, antique shops, and rummage sales for the entire route and ends Sunday, May 18. Call Teresa Dearing at (601) 917-3727.

• 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.

• 1 p.m. — The Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at 1 p.m. at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. All duplicate bridge players are welcome.

• 1:30 p.m.- 3 p.m. — Older Americans Month Bingo will be held at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Call (601) 485-1812.

• 5 p.m.- 6 p.m. — Monthly meeting of Mississippi Writers Guild will meet at the Gathering Place on Front Street. 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. is the youth and religious readings, songs and skits of Literary Artists on Stage; 8 p.m.-10 p.m. adult readings, songs and skits. No admission or reading fees. Call Barry McMullan at (601) 483-1950.

• 5:45 p.m. — The Lauderdale County Country Dancers will meet at the Northeast Community Center on Briarwood Road, next to Northeast Lauderdale High School. Clogging will be taught at 5:45 p.m.; line dancing at 6:45 p.m. and a beginner class of square dancing at 7:30 p.m. All ages are welcome. Call Carol Hosch at (601) 483-7016.

• 6 p.m. — The Fibromyalgia Support Group will meet at the Rush Medical Clinic, Highway 493, next to the Landing Restaurant in Broadmoor Shopping Center area. Call (601) 8545.

• 7 p.m. — The International Singing Brakeman Association will meet at the Best Western Hospitality Room on Frontage Road. Bring a dish to share and admission is $2. Call Glyn Jones at (601) 581-1601.

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

Friday, May 16

• Registration continues through May 23 for the Young Adult Summer Reading Program at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. The program is free for students in grades seven through 12. Visit the Web site at www.meridian.lib.ms.us to print a registration form or visit the library. Every student that registers will be entered into a drawing for a MP3 player. Cal Ella Winford at (601) 693-6771 ext. 221.

• 7 a.m.- 5 p.m. — U.S. Highway 11 Antique Ally 500 mile yard sale begins in Meridian and runs to Bristol, Va., with continuous yard sales, antique shops, and rummage sales for the entire route and ends Sunday, May 18. Call Teresa Dearing at (601) 917-3727.

• 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.

• 1 p.m. — The Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club meets 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.

• 2 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. — Older American Cake Walk will be held at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Call (601) 485-1812.

• 6 p.m. — EJ Knox King Solomon Lodge No. 130 will host a district No. 16 practice at the lodge home at 5073 Russell Topton Road for the degree team. Refreshments served at 6 p.m. meeting starts at 7 p.m. Call (601) 482-1279.

• 7 p.m. — Celebrate Recovery will meet at Lauderdale United Methodist Church in the Worship Center. Call Mike at (601) 479-4995.

Saturday, May 17

• 7 a.m.- 4 p.m. — U.S. Highway 11 Antique Ally 500 mile yard sale begins in Meridian and runs to Bristol, Va., with continuous yard sales, antique shops, and rummage sales for the entire route and ends Sunday, May 18. Call Teresa Dearing at (601) 917-3727.

• 10 a.m. — Dixon Day will be held at the Neshoba County Fairgrounds for all former students, teachers, families and friends. Lunch will be picnic style. Call Patsy Davis at (601) 656-3795.

• 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. — Cuba Day will be held in the old Cuba School on Highway 11 and 80 in Cuba, Ala. Food, live music and crafts. Call Tanya Storey at (205) 392-5155.

• 11 a.m. — The Wood and Herard families will hold a reunion in the banquet room at Hugh White State Park camping headquarters in Grenada. Bring covered dish and lunch will be served at noon. Call Frances Lott at (352-378-9559 or email woodherardreunion@cox.net.

• 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.

• 2 p.m. — Gymnastics Exhibition with Meridian Gymnastic Team from Pat Gray Academy will be held at the Temple Theater on Eighth Street and 24th Avenue.

• 4:30 p.m. — The Clarke County Christian Singles will hold their “Spring Fling Picnic” at 4515 County Road No. 514, Call (601) 483-1125 for directions. All singles invited to attend. Call Peggy at (601) 776-3150, Gwen at (601) 616-7018 or Michael at (601) 917-2484.

• 6 p.m. — Beulah Hubbard High School Class of 1988 will hold their 20th anniversary at Crescent City Grill. Call Christy Savell at (601) 635-6317.

• 6 p.m. — A Dance Recital “Broadway Best” from Pat Gray Academy will be held at the Temple Theater on Eighth Street and 24 Avenue in down town Meridian. Everyone is invited to attend.

Sunday, May 18

• 9 a.m., 5:30 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.

• 10 a.m. — Mose and Georgia Vick Family reunion will be held at Klondike Family Center. Call (601) 485-4468.

• 1:30 p.m. — The Queen City Timekeepers Chapter No. 167, of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, will host a meeting at Kendallwood Disabled American Veterans Building in Highland Park. Anyone interested in clocks and watches are invited. W.L. Landrum at (601) 485-5544.

Monday, May 19

• Registration continues through May 23 for the Young Adult Summer Reading Program at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. The program is free for students in grades seven through 12. Visit the Web site at www.meridian.lib.ms.us to print a registration form or visit the library. Every student that registers will be entered into a drawing for a MP3 player. Cal Ella Winford at (601) 693-6771 ext. 221.

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

• 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.

• 1 p.m. — The Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at 1 p.m. at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. All duplicate bridge players are welcome.

• 5 p.m.- 6:15 p.m. —Take Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) a non-profit weight loss support group will meet in the Health and Fitness Auditorium at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. Call Nancy at (601)527-2924.

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.

Tuesday, May 20

• Registration continues through May 23 for the Young Adult Summer Reading Program at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. The program is free for students in grades seven through 12. Visit the Web site at www.meridian.lib.ms.us to print a registration form or visit the library. Every student that registers will be entered into a drawing for a MP3 player. Cal Ella Winford at (601) 693-6771 ext. 221.

• 8 a.m.- noon — The Newton County American Legion Post No. 89 in Decatur will sponsor an AARP Driver Safety Class for drivers ages 50 and older. Participants are required for both days. Class is limited to 35 persons and cost is $10. Call Stephanie at (601) 683-3244 or email, diximagnolia@bellsouth.net.

• 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.

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

• 2 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. — Older Americans Month Pool Tournament will be held at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Call (601) 485-1812.

• 1 p.m. — The Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club meets 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. — National Alliance on Mental Illness Connection support group will meet at College Park United Methodist Church, 1103 Highway 19 North. For more information call Gaynell Coleman at (601) 693-4991.

• 6 p.m.- 7 p.m. — NAMI Support Group will meet at Alliance Health Center, 5500 Highway 39 North. Call Patricia Battle at (601) 482-2206 or email namimeridian@gmail.com.

• 6:30 p.m. — Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 56 and the Auxiliary will meet at the DAV building, 4101 19th St., (Kendallwood Building in Highland Park) Elections of officers will be held and all are encouraged to attend. Call Bob Gray at (601) 485-6021 or (601) 595-2415.

• 7 p.m. — Andrew Chapel Masonic Lodge No. 151 will confer a fellow craft degree at the lodge building located at 9198 Hillview Drive. Call (601)681-8369.

Wednesday, May 21

• Registration continues through May 23 for the Young Adult Summer Reading Program at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. The program is free for students in grades seven through 12. Visit the Web site at www.meridian.lib.ms.us to print a registration form or visit the library. Every student that registers will be entered into a drawing for a MP3 player. Cal Ella Winford at (601) 693-6771 ext. 221.

• 8 a.m.- noon — The Newton County American Legion Post No. 89 in Decatur will sponsor an AARP Driver Safety Class over two days for drivers ages 50 and older. Participants are required for both days. Class is limited to 35 persons and cost is $10. Call Stephanie at (601) 683-3244 or email, diximagnolia@bellsouth.net.

• 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. — AARP Safety Program for persons 50 years and older will be held at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Cost is $10 and bring a sack lunch. Call (601) 482-4412.

• 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.

Thursday, May 22

• Registration begins today and continues through May 23 for the Young Adult Summer Reading Program at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. The program is free for students in grades seven through 12. Visit the Web site at www.meridian.lib.ms.us to print a registration form or visit the library. Every student that registers will be entered into a drawing for a MP3 player. Cal Ella Winford at (601)693-6771 ext. 221.

• 8 a.m.- noon — Customer Service Seminar entitled “Attitude and Communication for Treasured Service (ACTS) will be held at Meridian Community College Web Hall, Great Southern Room. This is a free seminar, call (601) 693-1306.

• 9 a.m.- 11 a.m. — Computer II Internet and Email class will be held at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Call (601)485-1812.

• 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.

• 1 p.m. — The Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at 1 p.m. at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Ave. All duplicate bridge players are welcome.

• 1 p.m.- 3 p.m. — A cheerleading clinic for kindergarten thought third grade will be held at Pat Gray Academy, 5014 Poplar Springs Drive. Call (601) 485-4776.

• 1:30 p.m.- 3 p.m. — Older American Month Bingo will be held at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Call (601) 485-1812.

• 3 p.m.- 5 p.m. — A cheerleading clinic for fourth grade through 12th grades will be held at Pat Gray Academy, 5014 Poplar Springs Drive. Call (601) 485-4776.

• 5:45 p.m. — The Lauderdale County Country Dancers will meet at the Northeast Community Center on Briarwood Road, next to Northeast Lauderdale High School. Clogging will be taught at 5:45 p.m.; line dancing at 6:45 p.m. and a new beginner class of square dancing at 7:30 p.m. All ages are welcome. Call Carol Hosch at (601) 483-7016.

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

Friday, May 23

• Registration ends today for the Young Adult Summer Reading Program at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. The program is free for students in grades seven through 12. Visit the Web site at www.meridian.lib.ms.us to print a registration form or visit the library. Every student that registers will be entered into a drawing for a MP3 player. Cal Ella Winford at (601) 693-6771 ext. 221.

• 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.

• 1 p.m. — The Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club meets 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.

• 3 p.m.- 7 p.m. — Louise Chapter No. 426 Order of Eastern Star will hold a spaghetti dinner at the Masonic Temple Building, 1627 9th Ave. Cost is $6 and delivery available for five or more orders. Call Rosie Betts at (601)917-6766.

• 7 p.m. — Celebrate Recovery will meet at Lauderdale United Methodist Church in the Worship Center. Call Mike at (601) 479-4995.

Saturday, May 24

• 11 a.m. — Meridian High School Class of 1948 will celebrate their 60th class reunion at Western Sizzlin Steak House, 1100 North Frontage Road. Call the Bancrofts at (601) 482-0416.

• Noon — The Meridian Chapter of Mississippi Valley State University alumni will have a picnic at Bonita Lakes Pavilion on top of the hill between the lower and upper lakes. All alumni and students in the surrounding area are invited to attend. Call (601) 483-6475 or (601) 681-6391.

• 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.

Sunday, May 25

• 9 a.m., 5:30 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.

• 2 p.m.- 3 p.m. — The Collinsville Volunteer Fire Department will host a note burning ceremony at the Clyde Walker Jr. Fire Department, 11710 Nancy Drive in Collinsville. Call Rod Hitt at (601)626-8198 or Jeff Little at (601)626-9377. Public is invited.

Monday, May 26

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

• 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.

• 1 p.m. — The Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at 1 p.m. at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. All duplicate bridge players are welcome.

• 5 p.m.- 6:15 p.m. —Take Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) a non-profit weight loss support group will meet in the Health and Fitness Auditorium at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. Call Nancy at (601)527-2924.

Tuesday, May 27

• 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. — The Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club meets at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. 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. — National Alliance on Mental Illness Connection support group will meet at College Park United Methodist Church, 1103 Highway 19 North. For more information call Gaynell Coleman at (601)693-4991.

• 6 p.m. — Longstreet Lodge No. 268 will confer a master mason’s degree by the district No. 16 degree team at the lodge building at 10404 Highway 495 North. Meal served at 6 p.m. and meeting begins at 7 p.m. Call (601)482-1279.

Wednesday, May 28

• 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.

• 1 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. —A back handspring clinic (gymnastics) will be held for ages six and up at Meridian Gymnastics. Call (601)485-4776.

Thursday, May 29

• 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.

• 1 p.m. — The Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at 1 p.m. at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. All duplicate bridge players are welcome.

• 1 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. — A back handspring clinic (gymnastics) will be held for ages six and up at Meridian Gymnastics. Call (601)485-4776.

• 1:30 p.m.- 3 p.m. — Older American Month Bingo will be held at the Meridian Activity Center, 3300 32nd Avenue. Call (601)485-1812.

• 5:45 p.m. — The Lauderdale County Country Dancers will meet at the Northeast Community Center on Briarwood Road, next to Northeast Lauderdale High School. Clogging will be taught at 5:45 p.m.; line dancing at 6:45 p.m. and square dancing at 7:30 p.m. All ages are welcome. Call Carol Hosch at (601)483-7016.

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

Friday, May 30

• 9 a.m.- 11 a.m. — Older American Month Health Fair will be held at the Frank Cochran Center in Highland Park. Call (601)485-1812.

• 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. — Older American Month Fish Fry will be held at the Frank Cochran Center in Highland Park. Call (601)485-1812.

• 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.

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

• 1 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. — A back handspring clinic (gymnastics) will be held for ages six and up at Meridian Gymnastics. Call (601)485-4776.

• 7 p.m. — Celebrate Recovery will meet at Lauderdale United Methodist Church in the Worship Center. Call Mike at (601)479-4995.

Saturday, May 31

• 10 a.m. – noon — The Newton Theatre Co. will hold auditions for “My Fair Lady” at the Roxy Theater. Singing parts and non-singing parts for about 30 people Call (601)683-3752, (601)479-6554, (601)683-3273 or (228)365-5237.

• 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.

Sunday, June 1

2 p.m.- 4 p.m. — The Newton Theatre Co. will hold auditions for “My Fair Lady” at the Roxy Theater. Singing parts and non-singing parts for about 30 people Call (601)683-3752, (601)479-6554, (601)683-3273 or (228)365-5237.

Monday, June 2

6 p.m.- 8 p.m. — The Newton Theatre Co. will hold auditions for “My Fair Lady” at the Roxy Theater. Singing parts and non-singing parts for about 30 people Call (601)683-3752, (601)479-6554, (601)683-3273 or (228)365-5237.

Saturday, June 7

• 3 p.m. — Descendants and friends of Jim and Lucy Southern are invited to attend a covered dish Southern Family Reunion at the lodge at Archusa Water Park. Bring a covered dish and meal served at 4:30 p.m. Call Wylene Lofton at (601)659-4541, Gwen Hayes at (601)616-7018.

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.