[06/11/02]

Published 12:00 am Tuesday, June 11, 2002

Clubs

AMERICAN LEGION POST 213 Meeting, 8 tonight, nomination of officers for 2002-2003.

LIONS Noon Wednesday, Maxwell’s; Lt. Col. Steve Pranger of Waterways Experiment Station will speak.

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VICKSBURG CHAPTER NO. 77 UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY Lunch meeting, 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Piccadilly.

ROSA TEMPLE CLASS OF 1967 Reunion meeting, 5:45 p.m. Thursday; King Solomon M.B. fellowship hall.

NARFE Representative will be at the Vicksburg District 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday to assist federal retirees.

PARAGON LODGE NO. 7 F&AM 7 p.m. Wednesday, Masonic lodge; Mason attire; Prince Hall Masons are welcome; Gregory L. Jackson, 636-1793.

ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY Omicron Rho Lambda Chapter meeting, 6 p.m. Thursday, LD’s Kitchen, 1111 Mulberry St.; James Giles, 634-4105, or Gregory L. Jackson, 636-1793.

COX FAMILY REUNION 10:30 a.m.-until, Friday-Saturday, City Park Pavilion; Lisa Cox, 636-2943.

Public programs

SUMMER PLAYGROUND CAMP 9 a.m.-1 p.m. daily through Thursday, Marion Lane playground; activities include arts and crafts, water games and sporting activities; bring a snack.

SENIOR CENTER Wednesday: 9 a.m., King bridge; 10, NIA exercise; 1 p.m., beginner dulcimer class; 1:30, acrylic art class; 2:30, open-play dominoes.

PARENTS OF AUTISTIC CHILDREN SUPPORT GROUP Organizational meeting; 7 tonight, snack bar of The Vicksburg Post; Regina Jeffers, 638-4642, or Patti Robinson, 636-8270.

PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Wednesday: 10:30 a.m., Megan and Morgan Sullivan will read “What Day Is It?” during preschool story time; toddler story time will feature fingerplays, stories and a craft activity; 4 p.m., arts and crafts with LaJuana Thomas and Jasmine Howard.

AMERICAN RED CROSS BABYSITTING CLASS 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, for ages 11-14; cost is $20; students will receive a babysitter handbook, first-aid kit, American Red Cross pen and pencil, certificate of completion; snacks and drinks will be provided; bring a lunch; 636-9182.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Bowmar Baptist Church, U.S. 61 South; no diets, no dues and no weigh-ins; 638-0011.

THEME SCULPTURES 9-10 a.m. Thursday, Southern Cultural Heritage Complex; children will make a sculpture out of found objects; the cost is $5; 631-2997.

STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS Presented by Hinds Community College Small Business Development Center and Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce; 1-5 p.m. Thursday, 2020 Mission 66; reservations required, 636-1012.

OAK RIDGE OPRY 7th ANNIVERSARY 7 p.m. Friday, Oak Ridge Community Center; music by Magnolias and Moonshine; bring finger foods; a microwave will be auctioned.

LEARNING GARDEN PRESCHOOL Now registering for fall class for 6 weeks through 5 years; curriculum includes Spanish, computers, music, science and math; 638-6724, or Jill Marr, 636-6759.

Churches

ST. PETER M.B. REVIVAL Revival, 7 nightly through Friday; 1712 Crawford St.; 636-3687.

TEMPLE CHURCH OF CHRIST (HOLINESS) USA Vacation Bible school; 6:30-7:30 nightly through Friday, Port Gibson; open to all ages; Minister Howard Batchelor is pastor.

EAGLE LAKE BAPTIST REVIVAL 6:30 nightly through Wednesday; Evangelist Shane Freeman will speak; Terry and Karen Busby will provide music.

OAKLAND BAPTIST VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 9 a.m.-noon daily through Friday, 2959 Oak Ridge Road; classes for 3 years through 6th grade; 638-6724.

GREATER MOUNT LEBANON VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 6-8 nightly through Friday, 339 Alpine St.; 638-5578.

BOVINA UNITED METHODIST VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 6:30-8:30 nightly through Friday for ages 3-13; activities include singing, crafts, study and snacks; Camille Lee, 852-8520, or the Rev. Lynette Little, 924-1862.

NEW MOUNT ZION REVIVAL 7:30 nightly through Friday, Feld Street; the Rev. Troy Smith will be evangelist; R.L. Miller is pastor.

TRIUMPH M.B. Food distribution, 124 Pittman Road; registration begins at 6 p.m.; open to residents of the North Washington Street area; Social Security card and utility bills required; 638-8108.

GROVE STREET M.B. MIDWAY COMMUNION 7 p.m. Wednesday, 707 Pierce St.; Evangelist Bertha Davenport will be the speaker; the Rev. Casey Fisher is pastor.

FIRST BAPTIST, LANE STREET, REVIVAL 7:30 nightly through Friday; Leroy Wilson will preach; the Rev. Roosevelt Smith is host pastor.

“PROOF PRODUCER CONFERENCE” 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Wayside Apostolic Church of Deliverance, 4615 Halls Ferry Road; Bishop Tyrone Hollands, of Monroe, will be the guest speaker; prayer and dinner fellowship will be at 9 a.m. Saturday; Frank and Mattie Allen are pastors; 638-4654.

NEW MOUNT PILGRIM PRAYER SERVICE 7 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 501 N. Poplar St.; the Rev. Henry J. Williams is pastor.

Benefits

FUNDRAISER FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE ROUSE POLYMERICS FIRE 6 p.m. Saturday, Springhill M.B. Church. 1815 Mission 66; sponsored by the Masonic Lodges and Eastern Star Chapters of Vicksburg A.F.&A.M.