CLUBS

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Memorial Mass honoring deceased members; 7 Tuesday night at the Council home.

VICKSBURG FAMILY DEVELOPMENT SERVICE Board meeting, 5:15 p.m. Thursday; 1205 Monroe St.

VICKSBURG ALCORN ALUMNI 7 p.m. Friday; American Legion Post 213, “The Hut.”

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

ENGINEERS AUXILIARY BRIDGE 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Piccadilly; reservations due by 6 tonight; 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.

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

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

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.

VICKSBURG ART ASSOCIATION 7:30 Tuesday night, Firehouse Gallery; Janet Akers will speak on outdoor sculptures.

PUBLIC PROGRAMS

ATTIC GALLERY “Holiday Opening” featuring Kathy Gergo, paintings; Ron Lindsey, paintings; Ellen Langford, paintings; Margaret Pittman, scarves; Linda Mazzeo, instant ancestors and tintype jewelry; reception 7-9 p.m. Friday; 638-9221.

MAGNOLIA BALLROOM DANCERS Dance, 8-11 p.m. Saturday; Ethnic Heritage Building at the Jim Buck Ross Agriculture and Forestry Museum, Jackson; $10, members; $5, first-time guests; $14, returning guests; Shirley Griffin, 636-7000 r Jane Carter, 924-5690.

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 Tuesday night, Vicksburg High School Auditorium.

PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Wednesday: 10:30 a.m., celebrate “Mickey Mouse Day” and crafts.

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

VICKSBURG SENIOR CENTER Tuesday: 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 Friday-Saturday at Parkside Playhouse; 636-0471 for reservations or information.

CHURCHES

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE 6 p.m. Sunday; First Baptist Church, 1607 Cherry St.; the handbell choir from the Church of the Holy Trinity and more will provide music; 636-2493.

LIVING WATER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Yard sale; 7-11 a.m. Saturday in the parking lot of Country Bumpkin, 4336 Halls Ferry Road.

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.