Today

• 3:30 p.m. — Story Time at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library, 2517 Seventh St. This is a free program for children ages 4-8. No registration required. Call (601) 693-6771, ext. 224



Thursday, Sept. 21

• 1 p.m. — Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at the Senior Citizen Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Call Mary, (601) 527-2107.

• 1 p.m.-2 p.m. — Bingo at the Senior Citizen Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Call (601) 485-1812.

• 6 p.m.-7 p.m. — Support group for grief counseling and homicide/suicide at Wesley House Community Center, 1520 Eighth Ave. Call (601) 485-4736.

• 6 p.m. — W.D. Cameron Camp No. 1221, Sons of Confederate Veterans, will meet at Western Sizzlin’ Steak House, 100 N. Frontage Road in Meridian. Dinner at 6 p.m.; meeting at 7 p.m. Call Carey Johnston, (601) 917-0382.

• 7 p.m. — The International Singing Brakeman Association will meet in the hospitality room of the Best Western Motel at 2219 South Frontage Road. Admission is $2. Bring a dish. Call Glyn Jones at (601) 581-1601.



Friday, Sept. 22

• 1 p.m. — Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at the Senior Citizen 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.-5 p.m. — Third of eight free management training seminars at Mississippi State University-Meridian Campus, Kahlmus Auditorium. This week’s topic is Managing Diversity. To reserve a seat, call (601) 693-1306.

• 7 p.m. — Old Marion Cemetery Association annual meeting at the Russell Community Center. Call Sandra Rawson, (601) 483-7573.



Saturday, Sept. 23

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Choctaw Area Council 2006 Pirates of Bonita Lakes Scouting Expo at Bonita Lakes. All area boys with an interest in becoming Scouts are invited. The day will feature raft races, cannonball launches, treasure hunts, row boat and canoe races, water balloon fights and a canoe tug-o-war. Call (601) 693-6757.

• 8 p.m. — The MSU-Riley Center’s Main Stage presents CeCe Winans. The center is at 2200 Fifth St. in downtown Meridian. For tickets and information, call (601) 696-2200.



Sunday, Sept. 24

• 3 p.m. — Shipmates of Meridian Branch No. 264, Fleet Reserve Association and Ladies Auxiliary will meet in the branch home at 8874 Highway 39 North. Call (601) 681-8511.



Monday, Sept. 25

• 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. — A four-part series on Making Dreams Come True: Accomplishing What You Want, will begin at East Central Community College in Decatur. Dr. Bob Murff is lecturer. Cost is $10. Call (601) 635-2111 or (877) 462-3222, ext. 278 or 279.

• 1 p.m. — Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at the Senior Citizen Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Call Mary, (601) 527-2107.

• 2 p.m. — Farm Service Agency will conduct a public outreach meeting at the Meridian USDA Service Center, 1030 Highway 19 South. Topics include programs and services the agency offers producers and the public. Call (601) 425-4622.



Tuesday, Sept. 26

• 10:30 a.m. — Toddler Time at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library for children ages 2-3 and their caregivers. No registration required. The library is at 2517 Seventh St. Call (601) 693-6771, ext. 224.

• 1 p.m. — Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at the Senior Citizen 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.

• 4 p.m. — The Meridian Star and Piggly Wiggly of Collinsville will hold a Taste of Home Cooking School at the MSU Riley Education and Performing Arts Center, 2200 Fifth St. in downtown Meridian. Doors open at 4 p.m. with booths and vendors; show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and go on sale Aug. 28 at the MSU Riley Center box office or by calling (601) 696-2200. For information, call Jeremy Campbell at (601) 693-1551, ext. 3258.

• 4 p.m.-7 p.m. — Auditions for the Meridian Children’s Chorus at St. Paul Episcopal Church’s choir room, 22nd Avenue and 12th Street. Open to young people in grades 3-12. Call Vivian Hurley at (601) 693-7910 or (601) 917-0272.

• 6 p.m.-7 p.m. — Gamblers Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous will meet every Tuesday at MJ’s Coffee and More off Highway 16 West at the Choctaw Town Center, Suite 108. Call Jim Jones at (601) 389-6295 or the Choctaw Health Center at (601) 389-6291.

• 6 p.m.-7 p.m. — Wesley House Community Center will offer an open support group for survivors of sexual assault at the community center, 1520 Eighth Ave. Call (601) 485-4736.



Wednesday, Sept. 27

• 3:30 p.m. — The Spanish Club will meet at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library, 2517 Seventh St. This is a free program for children ages 5 and up. No registration required. Call (601) 693-6771, ext. 224.



Thursday, Sept. 28

• 1 p.m. — Queen City Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at the Senior Citizen Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Call Mary, (601) 527-2107.

• 6 p.m.-7 p.m. — Support group for grief counseling and homicide/suicide at Wesley House Community Center, 1520 Eighth Ave. Call (601)485-4736.



Friday, Sept. 29

• 1 p.m. — Meridian Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at the Senior Citizen 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.-5 p.m. — Fourth of eight free management training seminars at Mississippi State University-Meridian Campus, Kahlmus Auditorium. This week’s topic is Sexual Harassment. To reserve a seat, call (601) 693-1306.

• 8 p.m. — The MSU-Riley Center’s Main Stage presents Trinity Irish Dance. The center is at 2200 Fifth St. in downtown Meridian. For tickets and information, call (601) 696-2200.

• 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. tee times — East Mississippi Business Development Corp. Annual Golf Tournament at Briarwood Country Club. For information, call the EMBDC at (601) 693-1306.



Saturday, Sept. 30

• 8 a.m.-3 p.m. — Jones Memorial Presbyterian Church, 4415 Royal Road, will hold its 18th Annual Fall Fest Catfish Feast. Arts and crafts and “juntique” items, baked goods and frozen casseroles for sale, catfish plates for $6. Call (601) 482-6220.

• 9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Marion Fall Festival next to the town hall, 6021 Dale Drive. There will be food, entertainment and vendors, and fun for the whole family. Call (601) 483-9573.

• 9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Linda Martin will hold a pen and ink art class at the Meridian Senior Citizen Center, 3300 32nd Ave. Preregistration required. Call (601) 485-1812.

• 11 a.m.-2 p.m. — Vimville Volunteer Fire Department, 2348 Long Creek Road. Pulled pork, potato salad, baked beans and roll from Squealer’s for $6 donation. Phone (601) 481-1969.

• 8 p.m. — Meridian Symphony Orchestra presents “The Mozart Effect” at Meridian Community College’s McCain Theatre, 910 Highway 19 North. The performance will feature violinist Timothy Fain. Preconcert talk at 7 p.m. in MCC’s Chorus Room. For tickets and information, call (601) 693-2224 or e-mail mdnsymph@mississippi.net.



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.