7/16/03

Published 12:00 am Wednesday, July 16, 2003

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Clubs

Port City Kiwanis 7 a.m. Thursday, Shoney’s; speaker, Kathy Goza of the Child Abuse Prevention Center; all welcome.

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Vicksburg Toastmasters Club 2052 Noon Thursday; Bobbie Morrow, 634-2521; Stephen Spangler, 634-3104.

American Legion Post 3 Installation of officers, 7 p.m. Thursday, Monroe Street.

TRIAD 2 p.m. July 23, board room at City Hall annex; speaker, Malcolm P. Keown.

Broadwater Lodge No. 55 6 p.m. Saturday, Masonic Lodge; casual attire; all Prince Hall Masons welcome.

Public programs

Vicksburg Senior Center Thursday: 9 a.m., chair exercises, senior style; 10:30-noon, quilting; 10:30, beginner computer; 11:30, intermediate computer; 12:30 p.m., richter bridge; 1, piano lessons; 2:30, open play dominoes.

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

Bulldog Family Celebration Social, 6 tonight, Jacques Cafe, Park Inn; dinner at 6:30 and program at 7; guest speakers, Morris Watts, Glenn Davis and Dave Murray; $7 for adults; children under 5 free; sponsored by the Warren County Chapter of the Mississippi State Alumni Association.

Obesity Surgery Support Group 6 p.m. Thursday, River Region Medical Center, education conference room A; for information, call bariatric coordinator, 883-6099.

“Sculpting Garden Plaques in Clay” Hand sculpting and glazing, 6-8 p.m. Thursday and July 24, Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation; instructor, Kathy Gibson; $25 for SCHF members and $30 for nonmembers; includes all materials.

Vicksburg Montessori Christian School Open house, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, 201 Honeysuckle Lane; 415-3148.

Babysitter Training Course Friday, Red Cross building, 908 Cherry St.; for ages 9-15; bring sack lunch, refreshments provided; $25 per child; sponsored by the American Red Cross; Tracey, 636-9182.

Dance Party Ballroom, Latin and Swing; 8-10 p.m. Friday, Applause Dance Factory, 208 Industrial Drive, Ridgeland, $10 per person; Cha Cha lesson, 7-8 p.m., $10 per person; other classes and private lessons available; 856-6168; Vicksburg classes, 636-7000.

Levi’s “A Gathering Place,” 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Shelter Drive; music by: Music Barn Band of Polkville, Miss.; a potluck will be at 6 p.m.

Extra Rubbish Disposal Waste Management roll-off containers will be available Saturday at Ford Street, Hutson Street, across from Round Alley, Ridgeway at dead end and Randolph Street, between North Poplar and Farmer; no hazardous waste or large appliances; residents may call 636-3411 for Wednesday pickup of large appliances; tires to go to County Barn, 200 County Lane, 636-1431.

Haven House Family Shelter Free counseling to domestic violence victims; 638-0555.

Churches

Jackson Street M.B. Vacation Bible School, 6-8 tonight through Friday, 1416 Jackson St.; for ages 2 through adult; pastor, the Rev. John W. Carroll Sr.

Temple Church of Christ (Holiness) USA, Port Gibson Revival, 7 tonight; pastor, Howard Batchelor.

Ebenezer Baptist Revival, 7 tonight through Friday, 2346 Grove St.; speaker, the Rev. Hosea Williams; pastor, the Rev. David Brown Jr.

Shiloh M.B. Revival, 7 tonight through Friday, 920 Meadow St.; guest evangelist, the Rev. Douglas Harris; pastor, Dr. Willie J. Jones.

Bovina United Methodist Vacation Bible School, 6:30-8:30 tonight through Friday, 70 Bovina Drive; for ages 3-eighth grade; the Rev. Lynette Little, 924-1862.

St. James M.B. Youth revival, 7 tonight through Friday; evangelist, Antonio Atkins; pastor, Charlie Blackmore Jr.

Morning Star Baptist Revival, 7 tonight through Friday, 848 Glass Road; speakers, the Rev. James C. Archer tonight and Friday and the Rev. Leroy Wilson on Thursday.

Grove Street M.B. Communion service, 7 tonight, House of Peace Worship, 707 Pierce St.; speaker, Bonnie Jordan; pastor, the Rev. Casey Fisher.

Cedar Grove M.B. Revival, tonight through Friday, 3300 Grange Hall Road; evangelist, the Rev. Larry E. Hudson, pastor of Upper Canaan M.B. Church in Millington, Tenn.; pastor, the Rev. Glenn Turner; 636-5902.

King Solomon M.B. Senior and Youth choir annual musical, 6 p.m. Saturday; special guest, the West Haven Funeral Home Choir; master of ceremony, Marty Hart of WZRX 1590.

Pleasant Valley M.B. “Being Men,” 7 p.m. Saturday, 2585 N. Washington St.; presented by the deacon board.

Benefits

Clover Valley M.B. Summer carnival, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday, Highway 27; refreshments, games, rides, basketball, prizes and more; to benefit the church building fund; pastor, the Rev. Johnny L. Williams.