[05/03/01]

CLUBS

STRINGER LODGE NO. 1 7:30 p.m. Monday; work on the 2nd degree; all Prince Hall Masons are welcome.

VHS/WCHS CLASS OF 1991 7 p.m. Saturday, Pizza Inn; Sheila Trevillion, 638-3504.

IVYETTES Beautillion rehearsal; 4 p.m. Friday; 634-1233.

AKA BEAUTILLION REHEARSAL 6 tonight-Friday, Vicksburg City Auditorium; all participants are urged to attend rehearsals; Janice Carstfhnur, 636-2107, or Debra Goodman, 636-3429.

WOODMEN OF THE WORLD Business meeting, 6 p.m. Friday, Fisher Ferry Volunteer Fire Department; potluck supper will follow; Alvin Blount, 661-8207, or S. Harrigill, 638-2495.

ASHMEAD CHAPTER DAR 5:30 p.m. today, Piccadilly; Teri Vollor, Ashmead’s American history teacher 2001, will speak on George Washington; Lucille Ables will be hostess.

PUBLIC PROGRAMS

AARP INDEPENDENT LIVING DAY 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Pemberton Mall; topics include: getting tips on staying independent, home safety checklist, the foot clinic, medic alert, home modification ideas and blood pressure checks.

MASH BASH BLOOD DRIVE 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Wal-Mart SuperCenter; sponsored by 412th Engineer Command and Mississippi Blood Services; must be 17 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds.

HAWKINS PRESCHOOL Openings for fall session ages 1-4; 636-7051.

ARTISTS MARKET 1-5 p.m. Sunday; Firehouse Gallery; no admission.

BOATING SAFETY CLASS RESCHEDULED Class scheduled for April 30-May 1 are rescheduled for 6-9 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, Hinds Community College multipurpose building.

SANDERS YOUNGER MOSLEY AND WEBB Family reunion meeting, 4 p.m. Sunday, at the home of Ruth Nixon; 636-6537.

CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION CENTER Free training to become a volunteer in parent Aide and CASA programs; training will be 5:30-9 p.m. May 7-8 and 15-16; 634-0557.

EQUAL JUSTICE FOR ALL PRESENTATION 6 p.m. Saturday, Fairfield Inn; presentation on finding justice in America and the materials available to promote justice; presented by George W. and James W. Knox; 638-2070 or 504-895-7529.

ANNUAL BARBECUE 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oak Ridge Community Center; barbecue chicken plates, $5 adults, $3 children; eat in or take out; homemade cakes, pies, candy, crafts, games and more

LEVI’S – A Gathering Place 7-10 p.m. Saturday, corner of Manor Drive and Wisconsin Avenue, in the old Hayes Marketing building; those looking for a wholesome place to meet new friends, enjoy music by Buck Wild and the Wild Bunch; cappuccino, regular and flavored coffee, fountain drinks and sweets; game room with pool table and more for children; no cover charge.

ACT WORKSHOP FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS 9 a.m.-noon each Saturday in May, We Care Community Services, 909 Walnut St.

LUPUS FOUNDATION OF MISSISSIPPI “International Lupus News,” presented by Dr. Rob McMurray; 2 p.m. Saturday, Busey Auditorium of Baptist Medical Center, Jackson; 1-800-866-9606.

CARSON FAMILY REUNION Meet 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Sadie Ward Carson’s home, 100 Kendra Drive; 631-0395, 634-0330, 634-8626 or 601-277-4038.

KIWANIS PRAYER BREAKFAST 7 a.m. Tuesday, Vicksburg Convention Center; Pat Fordice will be guest speaker; tickets are $7.50, contact a member of Port City Kiwanis or Vicksburg Kiwanis; 636-2432 or 636-2966.

POSTAL SERVICE FOOD FOR POOR The U.S. Postal Service, United Way, Vicksburg Branch 94 of the National Association of Letter Carriers and other postal employees will collect non-perishable food items in Warren County May 12 and May 14 for distribution to local charity agencies. Food may also be delivered to the U.S. Post Office on Pemberton Boulevard.

BASKETBALL GAME VHS Faculty vs. Vicksburg District River Raiders, 6 tonight, Vicksburg High School Gym; $2 admission; sponsored by PTSA and Vicksburg District Adopt-a-school-committee.

31st ANNUAL PlayADayInMayAway 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, St. Aloysius/St. Francis; activities include homemade candy and cakes, games, Velcro wall, obstacle course, inflatable slide, silent auction, food and raffles; 636-2256 or 636-4834.

SENIOR CENTER Today: 1 p.m., SuperValu/Sack & Save bingo; Friday: 10 a.m., bean bag baseball; 1 p.m., dominoes and Canasta; noon, “How to Prepare for Natural Disasters” sponsored by the American Red Cross.

CHURCHES

ST. JAMES M.B. REVIVAL 7 p.m. Sunday-Friday; 400 N. Adams St.; Troy L. Smith will be evangelist; Charlie Blackmore Jr. is host pastor.

BOVINA UNITED METHODIST RUMMAGE SALE 8 a.m. Saturday, church parking lot; items will include clothing, household items, toys and more.

MOUNT PISGAH M.B. REVIVAL 7 nightly through Friday; the Rev. J. Williams will be evangelist; the Rev. D.J. Redden is pastor.

CALVARY M.B. REVIVAL 6:30 nightly through Friday; 406 Klein St.; James Sills of Greenville will be guest speaker; R.T. Strong is host pastor.

MOUNT OLIVE M.B. REVIVAL 7 nightly through Friday; 1925 Baldwin Ferry Road; the Rev. L.A. Hall, pastor of Mount Heroden M.B. Church, will be guest speaker; the Rev. Leon Nelson Jr. is pastor.

TRAVELERS REST MASS CHOIR ANNIVERSARY 6 p.m. Saturday, 1922 Pearl St.; Bobbie O. Butler, president; the Rev. Thomas Bernard, pastor.