Today

• 6:30 a.m.-until — Rummage sale and plate lunch benefit at Beverly Healthcare-Broadmoor, Highway 39 North. All proceeds go toward medical expenses for Rhonda Hawkins, who has leukemia. Plate lunches will be $5, available beginning at 10:30 a.m. while supplies last. Call Angie Ramsey, (601) 482-8151.

• 7 a.m.-2 p.m. — Calvary Baptist Church’s Relay For Life Team will hold a garage sale and bake sale at 3911 Eighth St. Spaghetti plates, $5. Call Becky Vance, (601) 483-3073.

• 7 a.m.-11 a.m. — Meridian Oncology Associates will hold a yard sale in the parking lot of the cancer center, 1704 23rd Ave. All proceeds will go to Relay For Life. Call (601) 482-1555.

• 8 a.m.-noon — First Saturday Flea Market will be held in downtown Enterprise, across from the post office. Call (601) 659-7075 or (601) 483-7517.

• 8 a.m. — Work day at Old Marion Cemetery. Call Sandra Rawson, (601) 483-7573.

• 8 a.m.-noon — Oakland Heights United Methodist Church Crafty Ole Ladies Gift Shop will be open for Easter gifts and crafts. The church is on Highway 19 north across from Mississippi State University-Meridian Campus. Call (601) 485-5262.

• 8:30 a.m. — Make-A-Wish third annual “Walk for Wishes” at Bonita Lakes. Registration and warmup begin at 8:30 a.m. Call Brenda at (601) 483-8144 or Jane at (800) 819-4072.

• 8:30 a.m.-noon — ACT Review Workshop in the Rosenbaum Room of Webb Hall on the campus of Meridian Community College. Call Gail Young, (601) 481-1326.

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Handgun-safety class at 2006 Sixth St., sponsored by Lauderdale Association of Women Shooters. The fee is $50. Call Mildred Thompson at (601) 485-5725, Linda Magee at (601) 626-8938 or (601) 479-9388 or Nelda Coley at (601) 644-3162.

• 9 a.m.-3 p.m. — Meridian Little Theatre Guild’s Spring Rummage Sale at the theatre, 4334 Highway 39 North. For information, call the theatre at (601) 482-6371.

• 9 a.m. — American Legion Central Area 5th District’s spring meeting at the American Legion Post building in Forest, on Old Highway 80 West. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Call (601) 483-6688.

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m. — 35th Annual Arts in the Park at Bonita Lakes Park. Admission is $1; children 12 and under free. Local entertainment, food, children’s activities and arts and crafts. Jimmie Rodgers Adult and Youth Talent Competitions from 9 a.m.-noon for youth and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. for adults. Call (601) 693-2787 or (601) 485-1944.

• 10 a.m. — “One in the Spirit,” interdenominational women’s conference sponsored by First Baptist Church continues. Featured speaker is Cheryl Prewitt Salem of Salem Family Ministries, author, vocalist and former Miss America. Donation will be accepted.

• 5 p.m. — Reservation and confirmation deadline for the Welch/Whitaker reunion to be held April 29-30. Call Edith Welch at (601) 632-1138. $10 reservation fee may be mailed to Bill Read, 2743 Horseshoe Drive, Plant City, FL 33566.

• 6:30 p.m. — The Clarke County Christian Singles will have a brown bag dinner and Bingo night at the Living Word Church Fellowship Hall, 500 N. Jackson Ave. in Quitman. Bring a “white elephant” item for game prizes. Call Peggy at (601) 776-3150 or Gwen at (601) 776-3062.

• 8 p.m. — Meridian Symphony Orchestra’s spring concert featuring Schumann’s “Symphony No. 1” with Pat Malone, guest oboe soloist. The concert will be at McCain Theater on the campus of Meridian Community College. Preconcert lecture at 7 p.m. Tickets available at the door. Call (601) 693-2224.



Sunday, April 2

• 2 p.m. — The Nathan Bedford Forrest Camp No. 1649 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and the Robert E. Lee Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will hold a memorial service at the Marion Confederate Cemetery.



Monday, April 3

• 9 a.m. — The Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors will meet in the supervisors’ chambers at the Raymond P. Davis Courthouse Annex, Constitution Avenue in downtown Meridian. For information, call (601) 482-9746.

• 10 a.m.-4 p.m. — National Library Week at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library through Saturday, April 8. There will be a “Friends of the Library Preview Book Sale” for members only at the library, 2517 Seventh St. Call (601) 693-6771.



Tuesday, April 4

• 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. — The 2006 Annual Book Sale at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library, 2517 Seventh St in celebration of National Library Week. The book sale will continue through Saturday, April 8. Call (601) 693-6771.

• Noon — The Meridian Affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness will meet at Weems Community Mental Health Center, 1415 College Drive in Meridian. The meeting is free; bring a brown bag lunch. Call Kristen Owen, (601)483-4821.

• 6 p.m. — First Place Weight Loss registration at Pleasant Hill United Methodist church, 5025 Zero Road. Call Carol Hosch, (601) 483-7016.

• 6 p.m. — Oakland Heights Masonic Lodge Nor. 577 will hold its monthly business meeting at the lodge building, 4893 Highway 19 North. Dinner at 6 p.m.; meeting at 7 p.m. Call David Stokes, (601) 616-2322.

• 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. — Support Group for survivors of sexual assault will meet at Wesley House Community Center, 1520 Eighth Ave. Call (601) 485-4736.

• 7:30 p.m. — Meridian Symphony Chorus will present its Spring Concert at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1116 23rd Ave. This is a free event. The chorus is directed by Dr. Bob Hermetz and accompanied by pianists David Benson and Manley Blackwell. Call (601) 693-2224.



Wednesday, April 5

• 10 a.m.-9 p.m. — Arts and Crafts Show at Bonita Lakes Mall. This show will continue through April 9. Mall hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. For information, call the mall office at (601) 693-4960.



Thursday, April 6

• 8:30 a.m.-noon — Free customer service training seminar in the Great Southern Room in Webb Hall on the campus of Meridian Community College. To register, call (601) 693-1306.

• 10 a.m.-1 p.m. — Weems LifeCare, 1415 College Drive, behind Weems Community Mental Health Center will hold screening for alcohol abuse for National Alcohol Screening Day. Call (601) 483-4821.

• 12:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. — The Dale Earnhardt No. 8 Budweiser Chevrolet showcar race car will be on display at Nelson Hall Chevrolet, 1811 S. Frontage Road in Meridian. Call (601) 693-4411.

• 6 p.m. — Meridian Chapter of Mississippi Valley State University Alumni Association will meet at the Council of Organizations Building, 814 45th Ave. Call (601) 485-2217.

• 6:30 p.m.-until — American Legion Post 125 will hold its monthly meeting at the Larry E. Elliott Chateau building on Highway 80 West. Call (601) 483-2688.

• 6:30 p.m. — Marine Corps League, Jerry Wentworth Det. 1101 and the Ladies Auxiliary, will meet at the Veterans of Foreign Wars building on Highway 80 West. Call James Mitchell at (601) 482-7575 or Preston Pearson at (601) 693-4940.

• 6:30 p.m. — Promises of Hope Cancer Support Group will meet at Collinsville First Church of God, Highway 19 North. Call Meridian Oncology at (601) 696-4624, Barbara Willard at (601)986-2011 or Charlotte Vincent at (601)986-8833.

• 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. — Grief Counseling and Homicide/Suicide support group will meet at Wesley House Community Center, 1520 Eighth Ave. Call (601) 485-4736.



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.