CLUBS

LIONS Noon Wednesday, Maxwell’s; Thanksgiving message will be given by Brian Ivey, pastor of Highland Baptist Church.

KIWANIS Noon Tuesday, Maxwell’s; Justice Court Judge Richard Smith will speak.

ENGINEERS AUXILIARY BRIDGE 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Piccadilly; reservations due by 6 p.m. Tuesday; Wanna Seay, 636-2166, or Judy Dawsey, 636-2206.

MAGNOLIA GARDEN CLUB 10 a.m. Friday; home of Betty Rook, 4 Signal Hill Lane; Lynn Johnston, Serenity Floral, will speak on Christmas decorations.

WAYSIDE HOMEMAKER VOLUNTEERS 10 a.m. Wednesday with Effie Beasley, 70 Burnt House Road.

CORPS OF ENGINEERS CHAPTER Chamber of Commerce; noon Tuesday, Piccadilly; Col. Frederick Clapp, Corps of Engineers MVD, will speak.

AMERICAN LEGION TYNER FORD POST 213 1618 Main St.; 8 p.m. Tuesday, refreshments will be served.

VFW POST 10734 AND LADIES AUXILIARY 7 p.m. Tuesday; post home on Indiana Avenue.

VICKSBURG CRUISERS CAR CLUB Work meeting; 6 Monday night; the home of Al Mashburn, 304 Newit Vick Drive; 636-2720.

ROSA A. TEMPLE CLASS OF 1971 Reunion planning meeting; 4 p.m. Sunday; Vicksburg District Corps of Engineers, 4155 E. Clay St.; Robert Crear, 638-6816.

NAACP 7 Monday night, 902 China St.; election of officers, 5 until 7 p.m.

VICKSBURG ART ASSOCIATION 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Firehouse Gallery; Janet Akers will speak on outdoor sculptors.

WILLIAM T. GIFFORD POST 257 VFW Post meeting, 7 Monday night, Voice of Democracy awards will be posted; dinner will be served.

VICKSBURG GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY Supper, 6 Monday night, Piccadilly; regular meeting will follow at 6:30; Jim Ballard will speak.

PUBLIC PROGRAMS

VICKSBURG COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION New Century Saxophone Quartet performance; 7 Monday night; Vicksburg City Auditorium, 901 Monroe St.; tickets, $15, in advance for adults, $5, for students, $35, for families; at the door: $20, for adults, $5, students, $45, for families; 636-6107.

GINGERBREAD HOUSE CLASS Class begins Dec. 2; preregister by Thanksgiving, 634-6193.

HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI Presented by David Sansing; 7 p.m. Thursday, Southern Cultural Heritage Center; reception and book signing immediately following lecture; free; 631-2997

VICKSBURG PARENTS, TEACHERS, STUDENTS Association; general meeting; 6 p.m. Tuesday, Vicksburg High School Auditorium.

PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Monday: closed in observance of Veterans Day; Tuesday: 10:30 a.m., Lottie Walker will read “Fast Draw Freddie” and other stories followed crafts; Wednesday: 10:30 a.m., celebrate “Mickey Mouse Day” and crafts.

BOWMAR ELEMENTARY PTA 6 p.m. Tuesday; student performances will be followed by mini workshops for parents.

DIABETES EDUCATION CENTER Series of classes 6-8 Monday night in McAuley Chapel at ParkView Regional Medical Center; to register, call 619-5200.

VICKSBURG SENIOR CENTER Monday: closed in observance of Veterans Day; Tuesday: 10-11 a.m., beginner computer class; 11-noon, beginner computer class; 1 p.m., “Little Gourmet Feast” with Chef Lubertha Neal; 3-4, figure drawing; Wednesday: 10 a.m., NIA exercise; 11-noon, advanced computer class; 1:30-3:30, beginner acrylic art class; Thursday: 8:30 a.m., NIA exercise; 10-11, beginner computer class; 11-noon, beginner computer class; 1 p.m., Super Valu/Sack & Save bingo; 2:15, blood pressure and blood sugar check with Sta-Home Health Agency.

ONCE UPON A MATTRESS’ Musical fairytale produced by Vicksburg Theatre Guild, 7:30 Nov. 17-18 at Parkside Playhouse; 636-0471 for reservations or information.

CHURCHES

ST. MARY’S EPISCOPAL HOMECOMING Meeting, 6 Monday night in the parish hall.

REDWOOD UNITED METHODIST Annual Thanksgiving turkey dinner, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday; tickets, $5, adults, $3, children; eat-in or take-out; there will also be a bake sale and country store.