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F.Y.I.

    • “Country Alcoholics Anonymous” meets each Thursday at 7:30 p.m. out Highway 493 North, past the Bailey post office. Veer left on to GumLog Road, 1/2 mile to club house by baseball field on right. For information call (601) 737-2463.

    • 6 p.m. — The International Singing Brakeman Association meets every third Thursday at the Best Western Hospitality Room on Frontage Road. Please bring a snack/dish to share. We will eat at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $5. For more information, call Glyn Jones at (601) 581-1601.

    • Otha Barham plays guitar and sings easy listening music each Thursday from 2 to 4 at the Daily Grind, 4820 Poplar Springs Drive.

    • Noon — Refuge Christian Recovery, a meeting for women whose loved ones suffer from alcohol and drugs, meets every Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church, Founders Room, 905 23rd Avenue. Call 601-693-1133.

Sunday, Sept. 29

    10 a.m. – until — Charlie Stokes reunion, will be held Sept. 29, at Burnside Lake Auditorium in Philadelphia, Miss., from 10 a.m. until. For more information, call 601-416-1357.

    Noon — Bethany Baptist Church will have a Homecoming Service Sunday, Sept. 29 at 12 noon, with food and fellowship to follow. The church is located at 4475 Ponds Road (13 miles south of Meridian on Highway 19 south).

Monday, Sept. 30

    4-8 p.m. — MCC Workforce Development class, Confined Space Entry, Sept. 30, 4-8 p.m., Workforce Development Center, 482-7445.

Wednesday, Oct. 2

    11:30 a.m. — The monthly meeting of the Central MS Chapter 1251 of NARFE (National Active and Retired Federal Employees) will be held at Ronnie’s Steak and Grill, 734 Pecan Ave., in Philadelphia. Mr. Gerald Janci, Federation President, will be the guest speaker. All active and retired federal employees and spouses are invited to attend. For additional information about the meeting, please call 601-389-1946.

Oct. 2-6

    The USS Columbus CA -74/CG-12/SSN-762 will host a reunion for those who served on the Los Angeles class submarine at the Hilton in Branson, Mo. For more information, contact Allen Hope at 260-486-2221 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time.

Thursday, Oct. 3

    6 p.m. — The Meridian Chapter of Miss. Valley State University Alumni will have their meeting at the Council Of Organizations Building, 814 45th Ave. All alumni in the surrounding area are asked to attend. For info call 601-482-4559.

    6:30 p.m. — The Jerry Wentworth Detachment No. 1101 of the Marine Corps League will meet at 1830 at the V.F.W. Post No. 79, 5614 Old Highway 80 West.  Ladies Auxiliary will meet at the same time and place.  Any honorably discharged Marine or FMF Corpsman wishing to join the detachment may do so with a copy of their DD-214.  Their adult family members are also invited to join the Auxiliary.

Saturday, Oct. 5

    11 a.m. — The annual Lynville School Reunion will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the school. Any student who attended the school or teacher who taught is welcome for the event. The reunion runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please bring a lawn chair. The meal will be catered for $10 and will include a choice of meat and two vegetables. Please RSVP by Sept. 25. The people to contact to be sure that your food is ordered are: Carolyn Carroll at 601-677-3353; Annette Taylor at 601-677-2215; Faye Wilson at 601-743-9385; or Carolyn Palmer at 601-677-2211.

    1:30-3 p.m. — The National Multiple Sclerosis Society will host a special program, Managing Pain and Sleep Issues, at  Jeff Anderson Hospital Fitness Auditorium, 2124 14th St., in Meridian. The program is for people living with MS and their families. Registration is free, but an RSVP is requested. For more information and to RSVP, call 1-800-344-4867 and select Option 1.

Oct. 6-10

    Northside Church of Christ at 4217 Hwy. 39 North in Meridian will hold a gospel meeting starting Sunday, Oct. 6th through Thursday, Oct. 10th. Service times will be at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Mr. Larry Montgomery will be guest speaker and everyone is invited to attend.

Oct. 12

    Noon — Descendants of William John Dowdle and Catherine Pace Dowdle will meet Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 for the 20th Annual Dowdle Reunion at Lucern Clubhouse in Union. All family members and friends are invited to attend. Come early and bring a dish of food for a noon luncheon. A business meeting will follow the noon meal.

Oct. 9 and Oct. 16

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will partner with a local charity, Feed by Faith, to provide the homeless with basic necessities to help prepare for upcoming cooler weather. Individuals, families, and school and church groups are encouraged to participate by assembling backpacks and/or contributing needed items. The “Backpacks for Hope” service project will take place at the church at 5805 N. Hills Street, Meridian. Drop off dates for contributions will be Oct. 9 and 16 from 6-8:00 and assembly will be Oct. 17 at 6:30 p.m.  Needed items are backpacks, hats, gloves, blankets, socks and toiletries. For a complete list of needed items you can refer to Meridian Relief Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Facebook or call Kathy White at 601-679-8562.

Thursday, Oct. 10

    5-8 p.m. — The Meridian Shrine Club, 5516 Dale Drive in Marion will have a Steak Night. The meal includes: ribeye steak, baked potato, salad and condiments. Dine in or take out. RSVP at 601-693-1361.

    6 p.m. — The Fall Session of Women Who Win, a non-denominational gathering of women of faith, will be held at the Lauderdale Baptist Assn. Bldg., 5521 Clinton St., in Marion. The inspirational guest speaker will be WTOK-TV’s Deana Day. The cost is $10 per person which includes a catered dinner. To make your reservation, please mail your check to Women Who Win, P.O. Box 280, Marion, MS 39342 by Oct. 5. Early mailed-in reservations will be entered into a drawing for door prizes! For more information call 601-449-0098 or 601-938-3427.

Saturday, Oct. 12

    7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. — East Central Community College’s Homecoming activities will take place beginning at 7 a.m. with registration for a Homecoming 5K Run/Walk and a 1-mile kids’ fun run. Homecoming registration begins at 9 a.m., with the Memorabilia Room open from 9-11 a.m. The Alumni Luncheon is at 11 a.m. The cost is $12. The election of 2-13-14 Alumni Association officers will take place at the luncheon and there will be a recognition of Homecoming honorees. The “Lil Warrior Kid Zone” will take place in Bailey Stadium from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A reunion group meets at 1 p.m. in Brackeen-Wood Gymnasium. The 50th anniversary diplomas will be awarded in the gym to the Class of 1963. At 2:30 p.m., ECCC takes on MS Delta for the homecoming game. A pep rally will take place Thursday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. in Bailey Stadium.

     7 a.m. until — A rummage sale will be held at Hamasa Shrine, 5516 Dale Drive (Old Highway 45) in Marion. The sale is a cancer benefit, with proceeds to go to the care of Arthur (Benny) Eggler,

    10 a.m. until — The Carmichael School Reunion will be held on Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. – until at the Carmichael Community Club Building, at the site of the old school building. Invitation includes spouses and family. For more info call Denny Fleming, 601-776-2443 or Shelby Carmichael, 601-687-9167.

Sunday, Oct. 13

    8th Avenue Baptist Church will have its Homecoming on Sunday, Oct. 13. Sunday school will start at 9:30 a.m., with worship at 10:30 a.m. A potluck luncheon will follow.

Tuesday, Oct. 15

    5:30 p.m. — Free parenting seminar ,”Child’s Play Today: The Electronic Take Over” at Meridian Community College, Multi-Purpose Center, 915 Hwy. 19 North, Meridian. The presenter is Dr. Lee Lee Marlow, Licensed Psychologist, Clinical Director of the Division of Children and Youth for Weems Community Mental Health Center. Pre-registration is required by calling MCC at 601-482-7445. This FREE seminar is open to the public and specifically designed for those who live and work with children.  

    6:30 p.m. — The Disabled American Veterans Chapter  and DAVA Unit 56 will have a potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m., with the meeting shortly afterwards. The Meeting will be in the Kendallwood building at Highland Park  4901 19th St. All Members are urged to attend. For further information you may call Jimmy Reece at 601-483-1432.

Oct. 19

    2-4 p.m. — Central Baptist Church (formerly South Side Baptist Church), located at 2511 C St., in Meridian, will host a “Meet & Greet.” There will be fellowship with former pastors and friends. For more information call 601-693-4288.

Oct. 20

    10:30 a.m. — Central Baptist Church (formerly South Side Baptist Church), located at 2511 C St.,

in Meridian, will host an Anniversary Worship Service beginning at 10:30 a.m., with lunch, fellowship, reminiscing and memorabilia. Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. For more information and reservations, call 601-693-4288.

Oct. 20-23

    Glad Tidings Church, Highway 11/80; Meridian, will be having Homecoming and Revival services  Sunday, Oct. 20, through Wednesday,   Oct. 23.  Service times: 10 a.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.  Rev. Roger Leggett will be the guest speaker. For more info, contact Pastor Leslie Aucoin at 601-581-5189.

 

Saturday, Oct. 26

    8 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Mark your calendars. The Long Creek Community Development Club’s Third Annual Zero Day will be held Oct. 26. There will be an array of vendors, activities for the kids to include pony rides and races, and live music. The Long Creek Volunteer Fire Department will be on hand with fire truck displays and a raffle for a Henry Golden Boy 22 LR lever action rifle. Tickets are 1 for $5 or 5 for $20. The drawing for the rifle will be held that day at the ball field behind 4892 Zero Road. If you are interested in donating a cake for the cake walk or renting a booth for $20, please contact Winky Litchfield at 601-485-3905 or Rae Carol Enzor at 601-693-4190.

    2 p.m. — The Porterville Consolidated School Reunion Committee will have their next meeting at the Porterville Community Center beginning. Organizers are asking all people whoever attended the old school to attend as they prepare for the reunion in 2014. Please call 662-476-5768 or 601-483-6475.

Tuesday, Oct. 29

    3:45 p.m. — The Meridian Lauderdale County Public Library will host Halloween Spooktacular, a Halloween celebration for  children ages 3-8. The event will feature Halloween stories and pumpkin decorating. Children must register at the library prior to the program and must be accompanied by an adult at all times. For more information, call the library’s Children’s Services Department at 601-693-6771, extension 224.