CLUBS

LIONS Will not meet Wednesday.

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NEGRO WOMEN Called meeting; 5:30 p.m. Tuesday; Vicksburg District Room 106, 4155 Clay St.

KIWANIS Noon Tuesday, Maxwell’s; Thanksgiving message by the Rev. Clifton McInnis.

PAK BETA CHAPTER Meet noon Tuesday, Piccadilly; holiday decorating with Geni Fulcher of the Ivy Place.

AARP 10 a.m. Tuesday; Neill Building; patriotic emphasis; please bring canned goods for the Salvation Army; officers will be installed.

PUBLIC PROGRAMS

PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Tuesday: 10:30 a.m., Lottie Walker will read “Pooh, The Best Thanksgiving Day” and other stories followed by crafts; Wednesday: 10:30 a.m., “Fried Feathers for Thanksgiving” will be read followed by other stories and crafts; the library will close at noon Wednesday; Thursday: closed for Thanksgiving.

“CRITICAL NEEDS” BLOOD DRIVE 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday; Wal-Mart parking lot in the bloodmobile; receive a free T-shirt.

SWING DANCE LESSONS 6-7 p.m. Thursday; Applause Dance Factory, 208 Industrial drive, Ridgeland; $10 per person; taught by Jim Frechette and Barbara Thames; 856-6168.

BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS Beginner class, 6-7 p.m. Wednesday; intermediate class, 7-8 p.m. Wednesday; advanced class, 7-8 p.m. Thursday; $10 per class; Applause Dance Factory, 208 Industrial Drive, Ridgeland; taught by Jim Frechette and Barbara Thames; 856-6168.

FEED MY SHEEP FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION Sign in 9-9:30 a.m. Tuesday; no applications accepted after 9:30; bring proof of income and Social Security numbers for all family members; Triumph Church, 4305 I-20 N. Frontage Road.

VICKSBURG SENIOR CENTER Monday: 1 p.m., safety and independent living for seniors; Tuesday: 10 a.m., AARP; 10-11, beginner computer class; 2:30-3:30, learn to paint poinsettias on flower pots; 3-4, figure drawing; Wednesday: 10 a.m., NIA exercise; 1:30-3:30, beginner acrylic art class; closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving.

CHURCHES

MOUNT OLIVE M.B. CHURCH OF VILLA NOVA Thanksgiving service; 8 a.m. Thursday; the Rev. Hardie Lewis, pastor, will bring the message; breakfast will be served

WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN THANKSGIVING Services; 9 a.m. Thursday; the Rev. Scott Reiber will bring the message; nursery provided.

MOUNT GIVENS BAPTIST THANKSGIVING SERVICE 210 Kirkland Road, Highway 61 S.; 11 a.m.-noon Thursday.

COAT/SWEATER DRIVE Donations of good, clean wearable condition of all sizes; 10 a.m.-noon each Saturday and 10:45 a.m.-2 p.m. each Sunday; Triumph M.B. Church multipurpose building; distribution date is Dec. 9; Cloria Jones, 636-6635 or Valencia Jones, 636-5191.