[01/30/01]

CLUBS

ASHMEAD CHAPTER DAR 10 a.m. Thursday, Piccadilly; Ted Smith, executive director of the Southern Cultural Heritage Complex, will speak on Vicksburg’s cultural heritage; Mrs. W.E. Cain will be hostess.

PUBLIC PROGRAMS

VICKSBURG COIN SHOW 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Battlefield Inn; free admission; 638-5811.

LUPUS FOUNDATION OF MISSISSIPPI Educational support group meeting, “Steroid-Induced Diabetes and Its Management,” 2 p.m. Saturday, Baptist Medical Center, 1225 N. State St., Jackson; 601-366-5655 or 1-800-866-9606

PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Wednesday: 10:30 a.m., “Buster Catches a Cold” and other stories followed by a craft.

HOME FRIENDSHIP GROUPS Meet new friends, receive support and enjoy snacks and fellowship in Christian homes; 7 p.m. every Tuesday, call for location; Linda, 638-8879.

PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP 2 p.m. Tuesday, Vicksburg Medical Center cafeteria; 638-1877.

VICKSBURG FAMILY DEVELOPMENT SERVICE Open House, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday; ribbon cutting at 4:30 followed by tour of the new offices, 1205 Monroe St.; 638-1336.

ANNUAL LEBANESE DINNER Lunch: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., dinner: 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Monday; St. George Orthodox Church, 2709 Washington St.; tickets $7, takeouts available; 636-2483.

VICKSBURG SENIOR CENTER Tuesday: 1-2 p.m., learn to play the dulcimer; 1-3, chair caning; 1-4, open play dominoes and Canasta; 2-3, perspective drawing; Wednesday: 10 a.m., NIA exercise class; 11-noon, advanced computer class; 1:30-3:30 p.m., beginner acrylic art class.

CHURCHES

MISSISSIPPI BAPTIST SEMINARY Spring semester classes, 7 p.m. Monday, E.D. Straughter Baptist Memorial Center, 1411 Martin Luther King Jr. St.; classes are as follows: Mondays, “Psychology of Religion,” Ruby L. Harris; Wednesday: “Christian Education,” minister Virginia L. Houston; Friday: “Introductory Theology,” Dr. Larry D. Clark; contact Dr. Lewis L. Lassiter, dean, 638-5424 or 634-1982, or the Rev. Joseph M. Brisco, registrar, 638-3075.