2/23/04

Published 12:00 am Monday, February 23, 2004

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Clubs

Vicksburg Kiwanis Noon Tuesday, Maxwell’s; speaker, John Paris with Timeless Voices in Aviation.

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Lions Noon Wednesday, Maxwell’s; Judge Frank Vollor to speak on need for additional courtroom space.

TRIAD 2 p.m. Wednesday, City Hall Annex; speaker, Allen Maxwell with E-911.

Rosa A. Temple Class of 1968 6:30 tonight, King Solomon M.B. Church Hall; class members invited; 638-0228 or 638-8067.

Vicksburg Coin Club 7 p.m. Thursday, Vicksburg Clinic conference room.

Public programs

Senior Center Tuesday: 9:30 a.m., intermediate exercise and advanced bridge class; 10:30, beginner computer class; 11:30, intermediate computer class; 1 p.m., piano; 2, dulcimer class; 3, coin collecting with Cason Schaffer.

Breast Cancer Support Group Reorganization meeting, 6 tonight, Porters Chapel United Methodist Church, 200 Porters Chapel Road; Pearl Carter, 636-4709; for patients, survivors and families.

Public Library Tuesday: 10:30 a.m., preschool and toddler Mardi Gras stories, parade and craft; Wednesday: 10:30 a.m, preschool and toddler story time and activity; Saturday: 10 a.m.-noon, program with All Saints’ students in library auditorium.

Community CPR 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Street Clinic, conference room; to enroll, 619-3826.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, parish hall, Christ Episcopal, 1115 Main St.; tickets, $5 for adults, $3.50 for children.

Epilepsy Support Group 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, River Region West, administrative conference room.

Spirituality in Health and Healing Lecture and discussion by Allison Vaccaro; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, meeting room at Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library, 700 Veto St.; free; refreshments served.

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

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Mississippi Volunteer luncheon, noon-1 p.m. Thursday, Pemberton Square mall, community room; free; Jane Walsh, 1-800-819-4072.

Free Volunteer Training For the Drug and Violence Prevention Program; 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday, Child Abuse Prevention Center, 2732 Washington St.; must be age 21; no experience necessary; 634-0557.

VBA 2004 Spring Baseball Tryouts 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and March 6, Halls Ferry Park; for ages 7-15; tryouts required; Darrell Evans, 636-5838, Bob Fitzgerald, 638-3280 or Dana Williams, 634-4514.

Scholarships Applications and requirements available in high school counselors’ offices; registration open until April 15; sponsored by the Vicksburg Homecoming Benevolent Club; T.P. Williams, scholarship chairperson, 636-2588.

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

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Registration open; classes, March 22-April 2 and May 3-14; $100; age 15 and older; Brian Gough, 638-1071; sponsored by the Vicksburg YMCA.

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.

Art at the Healthplex Three floors of art by various artists; 5 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 5 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 1-6 p.m. Sunday; Mississippi College campus; no admission; Jeanette Jarmon, 906-3458 or 924-3974.

Churches

Grove Street M.B. Relationship enrichment, 6 p.m. Wednesday, House of Peace Worship, 707 Pierce St.; teacher, Virginia Houston; pastor, the Rev. Casey Fisher.

Benefits

The Carlisle Show New York line of clothing, sizes 0-18; 9 a.m.-6 tonight through Wednesday, Peterson’s Art and Antiques; to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation; 636-7210.