5/12/04

Published 12:00 am Wednesday, May 12, 2004

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Clubs

Society of American Military Engineers Noon Thursday, Maxwell’s; Col. Jim Rowan will speak on engineer operations in Iraq; RSVP, 631-7695.

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Vicksburg Chapter No. 77 UDC 2 p.m. Thursday, Battlefield Museum; will include museum tour.

VHS Class of 1974 Planning meeting, 6 p.m. Thursday, Mount Carmel M.B. Church, 2729 Alma St.; Charles Atkins, 636-1390, or Shirley Humes Young, 352-4278.

American Legion Post 3 Meeting and nomination of officers for 2005, 7 p.m. Thursday, Monroe Street.

WCHS Class of 1989 Reunion meeting, 9 a.m. Saturday, meeting room at Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library; light breakfast will be served.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Mu Xi Omega Chapter, noon Saturday, Mount Heroden Church fellowship hall.

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

Martha Chapter No. 3, O.E.S. Musical fund raiser, 6 p.m. Saturday, Christian Home No. 2 M.B. Church; Alice Frank Jones, 638-5541 or 415-5733; pastor, Johnny Hughes.

WCHS Class of 1979 Reunion, June 18-19; www.vikingreunion79.com for information.

VHS Class of 1994 Reunion, June 18-20; 868-0182 or 972-980-4650.

WCHS Class of 1994 Reunion, June 25-26; 636-8716.

Public programs

Senior Center Thursday: 9 a.m., chair exercises; 10-noon, computer class by appointment; 12:30 p.m., Richter bridge; 1, piano class; 2, dominoes and chicken foot games.

Boat Ride For AARP members and local retirees, May 18; $6 per person; 636-1012 by today to participate.

Overeaters Anonymous For those wanting to stop binge eating; 6-7 tonight, Bowmar Baptist, room 206 C; 638-0011.

Mural Unveiling Ceremony “Early Train Ferries” to be unveiled at 4 p.m. Thursday at the floodwall on Levee Street; locomotive on display; railroad gifts given to children; mural sponsored by Ray Neilsen.

Railroad Historical Society The Y&MV National Railroad Historical Society will be immediately after the dedication of the railroad mural Thursday at the Levee Street Depot, or at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center in case of rain.

Oak Ridge Opry 7-10 p.m. Friday, Oak Ridge Community Center; music by the Wild Bunch; hamburgers and drinks for sale; donations accepted; bake sale.

YMCA Summer Day Camp Registration open for grades k-5; swimming, arts and crafts and sports; 638-1071.

Red Cross Learn to Swim Program Registration, 10 a.m.-noon today and Friday, 5-7 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Vicksburg City Pool; programs, June 7-18, June 28-July 9 and July 19-30; $10 a program; 634-4516.

Super Saturday for Super Students 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Warren Central Junior High track field; sponsored by Mount Calvary Baptist Church.

Car Wash 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Britton & Koontz on South Frontage Road; sponsored by St. Michael Catholic Church CYO.

Barbecue and Fish Dinners 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Bingham Memorial Church, 1063 Green St.; $6 per plate; sponsored by Team 5.

Dance with the Buccaneers 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Vicksburg City Pavilion; for ages 6-13; parents encouraged to attend; security provided; $3 admission.

Levi’s “A Gathering Place;” jam session, 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Shelter Drive; donations accepted.

The Learning Garden at Oakland Baptist Church Fall registration open for ages 6 weeks-5 years; Tuesday and Thursday classes in Bible, math, science, art, music, Spanish and language arts; Renee Holloway, 638-6724 or 619-7065.

Summer Youth Enrichment Program 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Thursday, June 14-July 29, Kings Community Center; ages 6-14; education, recreation, music, arts and crafts and more; free; lunch provided; space limited, applications due by May 22; 634-4546; sponsored by the Department of Youth Service.

Churches

Grove Street M.B. Revival, 7:30 tonight-Saturday, House of Peace Worship Church, 707 Pierce St.; speakers, the Revs. Henry Mayfield, H.T. Frazier and Ray Coleman; pastor, the Rev. Casey Fisher.

Triumph M.B. Revival, 7 tonight-Thursday, 124 Pittman Road; speakers, Dr. Ollie Hardaway, John C. Evans and Mike Fields.

New Rock of Ages Revival, 7 tonight-Friday; speaker, the Rev. Douglas Harris; pastor, Dr. Michael R. Reed Sr.

Family Life Cathedral “An Evening and Morning of Glory;” 7 p.m. Friday and 8:45-10 a.m. Saturday for brunch and 10 a.m. for worship, 2832 Ken Karyl Ave.; pastors, Max and Betty Tyler; 629-3900 or 638-3433.

Benefits

Spaghetti Dinner VFW 10734; 5-7 tonight; $5; to offset health expenses for former commander George Boone; tickets, 661-0929, or contact any member.

Barbecue Chicken Dinner 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Hawkins United Methodist Church; $6 for 1/2 chicken and $4 for 1/4 chicken; includes cole slaw, baked beans, roll and dessert; proceeds to help send mission team to Mexico; tickets, 636-2242.