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     By  Staff Reports Published 
    10:48 pm Thursday, October 18, 2001

    Local Digest

    By Staff
    Oct. 18, 2001
    Register now for 2001 Veterans Day parade
    The deadline to register for Meridian's Veterans Day Parade is Friday. The parade will be at 3 p.m. on Nov. 11. Applications are available at Meridian Chief Administrative Officer Ken Storm's office in City Hall, 601 24th Ave.
    Child Safety Day set for Saturday
    A Child Safety Day will take place from 12:30 p.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Magna Home Health. Puppet shows for children 3-10 will take place every 30 minutes. There will be clowns, cotton candy, popcorn, snowballs and door prizes.
    The event is presented by Magna Home Health of Mississippi and Primary Home Care of Alabama. Magna Home Health is on Highway 19 North, next to Wal-Mart.
    For information, call 484-6726.
    MHS Booster Club holds fund-raiser
    The Meridian High School Boys Basketball Booster Club will sponsor a "draw-down" in connection with the annual Blue-White Game and Meet the Wildcats Night. The event will be Saturday, with the celebrity game at 6 p.m. in the basketball gym.
    Draw-down tickets are $20. Game admission is free.
    Area churches host prayer walk
    In an effort to promote peace and stop the violence on school campuses, area churches are participating in a Prayer Walk.
    The walk will be from 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Saturday on each school campus in Meridian and Lauderdale County. The public is invited.
    King's Academy holds fund-raiser
    King's Academy volunteers will sponsor a rummage sale from 6 a.m.-noon Saturday at the Church of the Way on State Boulevard Extension. Money raised will benefit the school.
    Fund established for Kimberly Culpepper
    A fund to help pay Kimberly Culpepper's medical costs has been established at Citizens National Bank. The 19-year-old Chunky resident has spinal meningitis. Donations can be made at any Citizens branch.
    Ageless Heroes' program seeks local nominations
    Nominations will be accepted until Oct. 26 for the annual Mississippi "Ageless Heroes" program.
    The program honors 24 senior citizens in Mississippi for their activities, vitality and accomplishments. People can be nominated in six categories: community involvement, creativity, love of learning, new beginnings, good neighbor and vitality.
    Nominations may be submitted online, by mail or by fax.
    To request a nomination form, call (800) 222-1331 or visit www.bcbsms.com.
    Make a Difference Day set for Oct. 27
    Make a Difference Day will be observed in Clarke County on Oct. 27. The Clarke County Chamber of Commerce, the event's sponsor, asks every person in the county to do a random act of kindness for someone that day. This act of kindness can be done for a friend, a family member or a stranger. If you are a recipient of one of these random acts of kindness, please call the Chamber of Commerce at 776-5701.
    St. Patrick hosts fall festival
    St. Patrick School will host its annual Fall Carnival and Spaghetti Dinner from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 27 in the Family Life Center, next to the school at 2700 Davis St.
    Admission is $1 each, with a maximum of $5 per family. The carnival will feature food, games, a costume contest, a haunted house and more.
    Spaghetti dinners will be served from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. for $5 a plate. Take-outs are available, and orders of 10 or more can be delivered.
    Kemper Academy to host Halloween Carnival
    Kemper Academy will host a Halloween Carnival beginning at 5 p.m. Oct. 27.
    The carnival will feature a hay ride, pre-school costume contest and pumpkin decorating contest. Concessions and games will be available. Game tickets are 50 cents each.
    Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children. For information, call Kathye Howard at (662) 476-5770 or the school office at (601) 743-2232.
    Saddle Club holds fall trail ride
    The Bonita Lakes Saddle Club's Fall Trail Ride will be Nov. 3. Registration will be from 8 a.m.-9 a.m. at the Lauderdale County Agri-Center. The morning ride will be from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served from noon-1 p.m. The afternoon ride is scheduled from 1:30 p.m.-4 p.m.
    The gate fee is $15 a person. The cost for children under 12 is $5. Owners must have proof of negative Coggins tests for their horses. No dogs will be allowed on the trail ride.
    For information, call Dottie Sharp at 482-1005 or Tom Butler at 485-7100.
    MMA to hold 2001 Art Auction
    The Meridian Museum of Art will have its 2001 art auction at Union Station on Nov. 3.
    The event will feature a gourmet dinner, cocktails, live music by Carey Smith and door prizes from local merchants. The auction will include more than 60 items.
    Tickets for the auction can by purchased individually or by tables of eight at $50 a person. Proceeds benefit Meridian Museum of Art. For information, call 693-1501.
    Laurel to hold Main Street Festival
    The city of Laurel will hold the sixth annual Main Street Festival from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 3 in downtown Laurel.
    The festival will feature arts and crafts, food, a 5K race, a 1-mile fun run and activities for children. Also featured will be a "Best Pie Contest" and a "Low-Fat Cooking Contest."
    To enter the "Best Pie Contest" or the "Low-Fat Cooking Contest," call Nancy Leader at 428-4921. For information about the race, contact Kerry Holifield at 428-6477.
    Causeyville VFD hosts A Day in the Country'
    The Causeyville Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor its annual "A Day in the Country" on Nov. 3.
    The event will feature a flea market, arts and crafts, quilting, a bake sale, barbecue plates and other food. Entertainment begins at 10 a.m. All proceeds will benefit the fire department.
    For information on craft booths, call 644-3984 or 644-3546.
    Items wanted for MLT Variety Shop
    Donations are now being accepted for Meridian Little Theatre's Guild Fall Variety Shop. Donated items can include furniture, lamps, dishes, appliances, books and clothes.
    Items may be dropped off from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Pickup service is available for large loads and donations are tax-deductible.
    The sale will take place Nov. 9-10. For information, call Dorothy Torgerson at 482-0930 or MLT at 482-6371.
    Homemakers Arts &Crafts Show set for Nov. 3-4
    The 17th annual Homemakers Arts &Crafts Show and Sale is set for Nov. 3-4 at the Frank Cochran Center in Highland Park. The show will be open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
    Admission is 50 cents. Concessions with homemade soup, chili and other food will be available.

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