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Clubs

Vicksburg and Warren County Historical Society Annual dinner meeting, 7 tonight, Maxwell’s; speaker, Nellie Caldwell; reservations are $17; to make reservations, call the Old Court House Museum, 636-0741.

Lions Noon Wednesday, Maxwell’s; Jim Hess of First Baptist Church will present a musical program.

TRIAD 2 p.m. Wednesday, board room at City Hall Annex; Sen. Mike Chaney will speak on TRIAD and law enforcement.

VFW Post No. 2572 Service officer duty, 4-6 p.m. Fridays.

Public programs

Vicksburg Senior Center Wednesday: 9 a.m. until noon, king bridge; 10, chair exercises, senior style; 1 p.m. bingo with guest caller, Mike Caruthers; 2:30, open play dominoes.

Public Library Wednesday: 10:30 a.m., preschool and toddler story time and a craft; Saturday: 10-noon, fall festival in the auditorium presented by students from All Saints’ School.

Senior Day at McRae’s Today; for those 50 and older; fun, games, cooking demo and prizes.

Financial Aid Workshop For juniors, seniors and parents; 6:30 tonight, Vicksburg High School Career Center; Felicia Johnson, 631-2800.

2003 Women’s Day of Health 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Wednesday, Vicksburg Convention Center; free screenings; speakers; breast cancer fashion show and luncheon at noon, tickets are $15; 883-5760.

Child Abuse Prevention Center Free volunteer training for drug and violence prevention program at CAP Center, 2732 Washington St.; 1-2 p.m. Thursday; no experience necessary; must be 21; 634-0557.

Overeaters Anonymous 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Bowmar Baptist, room 206-C; no diets, dues or weigh-ins; 638-0011.

First Aid Class 5:30 p.m. Thursday, American Red Cross building, 908 Cherry St.; $20; Tracey, 636-9182.

Keep Vicksburg-Warren Beautiful Inc. Fall celebration and membership party; 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Linden Plantation, 505 Duncan Road; entertainment by “The Bobcats;” business casual; compliments of the Isle of Capri Casino and Hotel; proceeds to benefit the landscaping of the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation.

Influenza Vaccinations For ages 60 and older; 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Friday, Community Council, 3204 Wisconsin Ave.; sponsored by the Vicksburg BPW and the Community Council of Warren County.

Vicksburg Art Association Fall Exhibition Opens to public at 8 p.m. Saturday, Firehouse Gallery; judge is Kathy Gergo of New Orleans.

After-School Program for Ages 8-17 Homework assistance and life-skills training, 920 Shannon St. and 1911-B Mission 66; provided by Central Mississippi Prevention Services; certified teachers and counselors available; 631-0102.

Craft Market Applications Available for Porters Chapel Academy’s Eagle Fest to be from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Nov. 8; booth spaces, $15; Lisa Ingram, 638-3733 for information or an application; sponsored by PTF.

Haven House Family Shelter Individual counseling and support group provided; 638-0555.

Churches

Bypass Church of Christ Gospel meeting, 7 tonight-Thursday, 787 U.S. 61 North; guest speaker, Winfred Frazier; host minister, Willie Nettle.

New Mount Elem Crusade for Christ, tonight-Wednesday; guest speaker, Dr. Jessie Redmond, pastor of Cherry Grove M.B. Church in Jackson; pastor, the Rev. Leonard Walker.

Warren County Baptist Association and Auxiliary Fall session, 9:30 a.m. Thursday and Friday, E.D. Straughter Building, 1411 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Mississippi Baptist Seminary, Warren County Extension Registering for fall classes, 6:45 tonight, Thursday and Oct. 27, E.D. Straughter Building, 1411 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Triumph M.B. Food distribution, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, multipurpose building, 2869 N. Washington St.; people living in North Washington Street area eligible; verification of income, Social Security cards for all household members and recent utility bill needed; the Rev. Larry A. Nicks is pastor.

Bethlehem M.B. Bible study, 6 p.m. Wednesday, 3055 N. Washington St.; pastor, the Rev. David Brown Jr. of Monroe.

New Rock of Ages Business meeting, 6 p.m. Thursday, 2944 Valley St.

Bovina United Methodist Fall festival with game booths, field games, hot dog supper and country store with crafts, homemade baked goods and jellies; 2-5 p.m. Saturday.

Benefits

Haunted House Saturday at Knights of Columbus Home on Fisher Ferry Road; food, arts and crafts, 5:30 p.m.; children’s costume contest, 7 p.m.; haunted house at dark; three trips through the house, $5; crafts, $1-$3; proceeds to benefit the senior retreat; sponsored by the St. Aloysius senior class.

Redwood Elementary School Annual Fund Raiser Turkey Shoot, 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.; carnival, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Nov. 1; Kim Newcomb, 638-8968.

Warren County Habitat for Humanity Soup, cornbread/crackers and dessert fund raiser; 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Nov. 1, Holy Trinity, 900 South St., east side entrance; tickets, $5; carry-outs available; leave message for Ardiss between noon and 6 p.m., 638-2503, or contact a Habitat board member.