By Staff
April 4, 2002
Singing Brakemen hold benefit sale
The International Singing Brakeman's Association will have a benefit sale from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday in the Hospitality Room at the Best Western Motel. The nonprofit organization will sell a variety of items donated by more than 300 members.
The Best Western is at 2219 S. Frontage Road.
Fishing tournament set for Saturday
The University of Southern Mississippi's Gamma Zeta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order will host the 4th Annual Muscular Dystrophy Association Fishing Tournament on Saturday. The tournament will take place at Okatibbee Lake on the Collinsville Water Park side. The entry fee is $50 a boat ($25 a person). The weigh-in will be at 3:30 p.m.
For information, call Chris Boozer at (601) 917-7853 or John Elias at (601) 583-2582.
Arts in the Park' this weekend
The Meridian Council for the Arts will present the 31st Annual "Arts in the Park" Friday through Sunday at Highland Park.
The Art Excellence Awards reception will be at the Carousel House at 6:30 p.m. Friday. The event continues Saturday, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Activities will include food vendors, free hands-on activities for children, an art show and competition and two stages of local entertainment. Admission is free.
Carousels Abound auction set for Saturday
The Around Town Carousels Abound Auction Gala is set for 7 p.m. Saturday at Meridian Little Theatre. The live auction of tabletop carousel horses will be at 8:30 p.m. Advance reservations are required and tickets are $75.
Online bidding is available at www.carouselsabound.com. For information, call 483-5027 or 485-1122.
St. Patrick School holds fund-raiser
St. Patrick School will hold a fund-raiser rummage sale and catfish dinner 7 a.m.-3p.m. Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Highway 19 North. Dinners are $5 each. For information, call LaFondra Kenney at 482-6044.
VFW Post 3996 hosts annual fish fry
The Frank Foster VFW Post No. 3996 will host its annual spring fish fry and fund-raiser Saturday for the Boys and Girls Club and LOVE's Kitchen. The event will begin at 9 a.m. at the Kendallwood Building at Highland Park. Plates are $5; sandwiches are $3. Call 485-1813 to place take-out orders.
Care Lodge needs volunteers
Care Lodge Domestic Violence Shelter is looking for new volunteers. Anyone interested in joining the Care Lodge team should call the office for an application. A Volunteer Training Workshop is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Monday. For information, call 482-8719.
Books-A-Million holding special events
As a part of the special event series, children are invited to participate in the following programs this month at Books-A-Million at 1187 Bonita Lakes Circle. For information, call 482-0760.
They include:
Can You See What I See: From the makers of I Spy comes an intriguing puzzle book. Special activities Saturday at 3 p.m.
Dora the Explorer Storytime: Check out Nickelodeon's popular traveler, Dora. This will include a special storytime and activities. April 13 at 3 p.m.
Earth Day Events: Learn more about how we need to take care of our planet and what you can do to help. Special crafts and activities, April 20 at 3 p.m.
Preschool storytime: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Kids Movies: All children are welcome to attend a movie each Friday at 7 p.m.
10-step guide to Living With Your Monster: From the bestselling author Laura Numeroff comes this storytime event with insight on how to deal with monsters. April 27 at 3 p.m.
Make-A-Wish to meet April 11
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Mississippi will hold its monthly Meridian volunteer luncheon from noon-1 p.m. April 11 at Rush Medical Group in the sixth-floor board room. Reservations are needed by April 10. Call Lynn Conerly, volunteer coordinator, at (800) 819-4072.
Tickets on sale for Art of Love and Hope
The Art of Love and Hope, a benefit concert to raise money for LOVE's Kitchen and Hope Village for Children, will be April 13 at Union Station in downtown Meridian. The 6:30 p.m. concert will feature the Del Rendon Band.
VIP tickets are $20 and include a catered reception before the event; general admission tickets are $10. Tickets are available at the Music Emporium, the Sound Shop and the Chunky River Harley Davidson Burell.
Symphony Orchestra to perform April 13
The Meridian Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Claire Fox Hillard, will perform April 13 in the McCain Theatre located in Ivy Hall on the Meridian Community College Campus. A pre-concert lecture will begin at 7 p.m. in the Casteel Gallery. The concert follows at 8 p.m.
Tickets will be on sale at the door. For reservations or information, call 693-2224.
MLT to hold Spring Variety Shop
The Meridian Little Theatre Guild will host its Spring Variety Shop from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 26 and from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 27.
Household goods, furniture, lamps, dishes, appliances, linens and books will be on sale. If you would like to donate items for the sale, pick-up service is available. Call Dorothy Torgerson at 482-0930 for information.
The theatre is on Highway 39 North.
MPD holding Relay for Life fund-raiser
The Meridian Police Department will be selling pulled pork plates for $5 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 26 in Dumont Plaza in downtown Meridian.
Delivery of 10 or more plates is available. Fax orders to 484-6812. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.
Sumter Welcome Center celebrating 20 years
The public is invited to help the Sumter Welcome Center celebrate 20 years of hospitality April 26. The festivities will include a program and open house from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
The center is at the Interstate 20/59 Cuba, Ala., exit.
Deadline nears for LAWS class
The Lauderdale Association of Women Shooters Class will take place at 9 a.m. April 20 at Bonita Lakes Mall Meeting Place, and 8 a.m. April 27 at the Firing Range.
The class covers gun safety, selection, care and legal responsibilities and is conducted by an NRA certified instructors. Those attending will have the opportunity to practice shooting skills once a month as member of LAWS.
Reservations must be received by April 12. For more information, call Virginia E. Hodges at 483-4634 or Mildred Thompson at 485-5725.
March of Dimes WalkAmerica April 27
Meridian's March of Dimes WalkAmerica is set for April 27. The March of Dimes is looking for new teams For information or to sign up, call Christi Swalm at (800) 842-5117 or e-mail: cswalm@modimes.org.
Kiwanis schedule barbecue May 1
The Kiwanis Club of Meridian will hold its annual barbecue from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. May 1 at the Farmer's Market adjacent to Union Station in downtown Meridian. Plates of pulled pork, beans, cole slaw, bread and soft drinks are $6. All proceeds will help support the club's charitable projects.
Bailey VFD holding fund-raiser
The Bailey Volunteer Fire Department is beginning a fund-raiser. Volunteers will be going door-to-door asking for donations and representatives will be calling homes and businesses served by the fire department. A complementary 10 x 13 family portrait will be given all everyone who donates. All proceeds will help purchase new equipment and supplies for the department.