Clubs

WOODMEN OF THE WORLD Monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Friday, Jeff Davis Volunteer Fire Department on Goodrum Road; following the meeting, members will work on the float for Saturday’s Christmas parade; annual banquet, 7 p.m. Saturday; 638-2495.

RIVER CITY BPW Angel wrap, 6 tonight; hosts, Mack and Nelda Sampey; Doris, 638-3088.

ARMY/NAVY CLUB Monthly steak dinner meeting, 7 tonight at the club.

DAUGHTERS OF AMERICAN COLONISTS 1:30 p.m. Friday, Piccadilly.

RAINBOW CHAPTER NO. 51 Final meeting of the year; 6 p.m. Friday at Sunshine Lodge Hall, 719 Grove St.; elections will be held; all members are asked to be present and bring a covered dish; matron is Irene Walls and patron is Donnell Ellis.

VFW 10734 Monthly meeting, 7 p.m. Monday, post home on Indiana Avenue.

Public programs

HAVEN HOUSE FAMILY SHELTER Free counseling to domestic violence victims; 638-0555.

VICKSBURG SENIOR CENTER Friday: 10 a.m., bean bag baseball; 1 p.m., open play dominoes.

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP 2 until 3 p.m. today at River Region West in the cafeteria.

OVERCOMING DEPRESSION A Biblical perspective; 6:30 until 8:30 tonight and 10 a.m. until noon Saturday; sponsored by Beacon Fellowship; 636-8787.

BALLROOM, LATIN AND MAMBO/SALSA DANCE PARTY 8 until 10 p.m. Friday at Applause Dance Factory in Ridgeland, $10 per person; Mambo/Salsa lesson before party from 7 until 8, $10 per person; other classes and private lessons available; 856-6168.

CHRISTMAS PARADE 11 a.m. Saturday in Utica; line-up begins at 10:30; Douglas Anderson, Hinds County supervisor, District 2, will be the grand marshal; Latonya Sturgis, 885-8771, or Lennette Watts, 866-2262.

TRIUMPH M.B. PERFORMING ARTS MINISTRY A Studio V Production of “Hell In My House;” 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday at Vicksburg City Auditorium; tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door; children 6 and under are free; Victor Gilliam, 638-5293.

PRE-CHRISTMAS PROGRAM 7 p.m. Saturday, E.D. Straughter Memorial Center; the Rev. Anthony Berry of Roxie will present a sermon; dinner will be served; Gladys G. Bingham is president; sponsored by the Vicksburg Alumni Chapter of Mississippi Baptist Seminary, 1411 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.

LEVI’S “A Gathering Place,” 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Shelter Drive off Mount Alban Road; music by Old Habits.

MEET THE AUTHOR “Mississippi: An Illustrated History;” Charles C. Bolton will be signing copies and answering questions from 1:30 until 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Waldenbooks in MetroCenter mall, 3645 Highway 80 West, Jackson; Lisa Pennebaker, 969-6949.

CHRISTMAS AT THE OLD COURT HOUSE 7:30 p.m. Sunday; featuring caroling, special music and light refreshments; admission is free; 636-0741 for reservations.

RIVER CITY RESCUE MISSION GED classes; Mondays and Tuesdays from 6 until 8 p.m. at 3705 Washington St.; 636-6602 or 634-8656.

CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE AT THE WELCOME CENTER 2 until 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Mississippi State Welcome Center, 4210 Washington St.; music and food provided by local businesses; 638-4269.

Churches

TRIUMPH M.B. Today: Mass Choir workshop for all choir members; Friday: Bible study and lunch at 11 a.m.; Saturday: youth craft sale at LD’s Kitchen, 1111 Mulberry St., from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.

SHILOH M.B. Christmas program rehearsal; 5 p.m. Saturday at 920 Meadow St.; Dr. Willie J. Jones is pastor.

NEW MOUNT PILGRIM BAPTIST Annual candlelight musical; 6 p.m. Saturday; various choirs and soloists will perform; public is invited; the Rev. Henry J. Williams is pastor.

Benefits

BENEFIT FOR SHIRLEY WARING Century 21, P.L. Hennessey will sponsor a raffle for Shirley Waring Saturday; tickets are available at the Century 21 office, 2709 Clay St.; call 634-1921 for information and tickets; proceeds to go toward medical expenses.