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Clubs

VAMP Noon Tuesday, Ameristar; speaker, John Brandon with the Mississippi Development Authority.

Kiwanis Noon Tuesday, Maxwell’s.

Lions Noon Wednesday, Maxwell’s; speaker, the Rev. Anthony O’Neal of Porters Chapel Academy.

Civitan Business meeting, noon Wednesday, Shoney’s.

Port City Kiwanis 7 a.m. Thursday, Shoney’s; speaker, Mary Hopkins from Hopping H Ranch; public welcome.

Sons of Confederate Veterans John C. Pemberton Camp; 6 p.m. Thursday, Southern Cultural Heritage Center; topic, the Battle of the Cotton Bales or the skirmish of Coleman’s Crossroads; public is invited.

Public programs

Senior Center Tuesday: 9:30 a.m., intermediate exercise and advanced bridge class; 10:15, tour of Mississippi River Commission; 1 p.m., open play dominoes and piano class; 2, dulcimer class.

Free Ride to Polls 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Vicksburg and Warren County; 415-1183 or 529-2098; sponsored by the NAACP.

Nurturing Parent Support Group 5:30-7 p.m. each Wednesday, The Initiative, 1306 Hope St.; sponsored by the Vicksburg CAP Center; refreshments and child care provided; 634-0557.

Serenity Al-Anon 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Marian Hill, administrative area; fellowship of family and friends of alcoholics and addicts; 631-2770 or 631-2705.

Sisters By Choice Breast cancer support group; 6 p.m. Thursday, Porters Chapel United Methodist Church, 200 Porters Chapel Road; speaker, Gwen Robinson, dietitian for River Region Medical Center; for patients, survivors, family members and caregivers.

Center for Pregnancy Choices Fundraiser Banquet 7 p.m. Thursday, Hawkins United Methodist Church; speaker, abortion survivor Gianna Jessen; reservations or information, 638-2778.

Pecan Sale The St. Aloysius Junior class is selling Mississippi-grown pecans through Nov. 8; bags and gift tins available; for orders, 636-2256.

Warren County Tax Collector Office closed Nov. 11 for Veteran’s Day.

“Thrive!” Live national simulcast for women; Nov. 13, First Baptist Church; training and resources to prepare women to impact churches and communities; various speakers; tickets, $30; for information, Dianna Wolfe, 636-5038, or FBC, 636-2493.

Churches

Travelers Rest Baptist Revival, 7:15 tonight-Thursday, 718 Bowmar Ave.; evangelist, the Rev. Claude Tucker, pastor of True Vine M.B. Church, Jackson.