[08/26/02]

Published 12:00 am Monday, August 26, 2002

Clubs

WARREN COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 12:30 p.m., today, Monsour’s; Herb Wilkinson will speak and discuss the new YMCA. Please RSVP as soon as possible.

EXCHANGE CLUB OF VICKSBURG 12:30 p.m., today, Piccadilly; program includes installation of 2002-2003 officers and guest speaker, Don Brown, district director of Mississippi Exchange Club.

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VICKSBURG KIWANIS Noon Tuesday, Maxwell’s; speaker will be Crystal Lewis of the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi.

LIONS CLUB Noon Wednesday, Maxwell’s; Jerry Miller of Middle Mississippi Football Officials Association will speak.

TRIAD 2 p.m. Wednesday, Council Room at City Hall Annex, second floor; crime prevention program will be presented.

PORT CITY KIWANIS Noon, Thursday, Shoney’s; Napoleon Moses, Dean of Agriculture and Applied Sciences at Alcorn University will speak.

Public programs

SENIOR CENTER Monday: 9-11 a.m., senior swim time at City pool, Cost is $3; 10:30, beginner computer; 11:30 intermediate computer; 1 p.m. dulcimer class and cooking with Ameristar; 1:30-3:30 pen and ink class; 2:30 Mexican dominoes.

CITY POOL SCHEDULE Lap swimming, Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-5 p.m.; senior swim time will be Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

CHILDREN’S LIBRARY SCHEDULE Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., bring a friend and enjoy the reading of “Hungry Hen” followed by crafts; Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., preschool time with reading of “Mickey Mouse and the Pet Show” followed by arts project.

MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION OF MISSISSIPPIn Volunteer luncheon, noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, Pemberton Square mall Community Room; orientation for individuals wishing to become a volunteer will be at 11:45 a.m.; reservations needed by Monday; Lynn Conerly, 800-819-4072.

SCHOOL NIGHT FOR SCOUTING 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29.; informative meeting for grades 1-5, at elementary schools: Beechwood, Bowmar, Sherman Avenue, Redwood, South Park, Dana Road and Warrenton. Applications will be filled out and registration fees collected. Must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

FREE SMALL BUSINESS SEMINAR Make Mine Mississippi Small Business Summit: Practical Strategies for a Thriving Business, 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Thursday; lunch provided; Mississippi State Extension Service Building in Brandon; reservations 601-857-3636.

FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE WORKSHOP Friday, Aug., 9 – 10 a.m., Good Shepherd Community Center, 629 Cherry St.; offered by Good Shepherd’s Even Start Family Literacy Program; the Rev. Troy Truly, 636-1336.

LEARNING GARDEN PRESCHOOL AT OAKLAND BAPTIST Fall registration for ages 6 weeks-5 years; curriculum includes music, Spanish, computers, Bible, math and science; 638-6724 or Jill Marr, 636-6759.

TRAVELERS REST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY/LEARNING CENTERFall registration for pre-K through 2nd grade; classes begin Sept. 3, 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; registration forms available at the church, 718 Bowmar Ave.; Janet Watts, 636-3712.

Churches

CHRIST EPISCOPAL SERVICE OF LEAVE TAKING 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 27; Christ Episcopal, 1119 Main St.; Service of Leave Taking and Thanksgiving for the Rev. Bill and Diane Livingston. Reception will follow; call church for further information, 638-5899.

ROCK THE RIVER 2002 6:30 nightly, nightly through Wednesday, Vicksburg City Auditorium; sponsored by First Baptist Church Student Life Ministry; activities are as follows: Monday, guest speaker will be former NFL player Keith Davis; Tuesday, pizza party at 5:45; Wednesday, Solomon’s Wish in concert; door prizes nightly; Greg Pinkner and Jason Elam will speak and lead worship.

FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE REVIVAL Nightly through Wednesday, 7 p.m., 3428 Wisconsin Ave. with guest evangelist, Ken Dove; special music by Bryan Wells and Mark Holdiness; 634-0082. Nursery will be provided.

WARRENTON INDEPENDENT BAPTIST REVIVAL Nightly through Wednesday, 7 p.m., 829 Belva Drive, with guest speaker Noah Frye.

MOUNT ARARAT BAPTIST REVIVAL Nightly through Friday, 7 p.m., 50 Culkin Road, with guest evangelist, the Rev. Terry Moore; pastor is the Rev. T.J. Moreland; 638-3498.

BETHLEHEM M. B. REVIVAL Nightly through Friday, 7:15 p.m., 1827 Youngton Rd., with the Rev. Henry Mayfield, guest speaker; pastor is the Rev. Booker T. Smith; 634-8384.