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Clubs

VHS Class of 1983 Meeting, 5 p.m. today, LD’s Kitchen; funds due; Gwendolyn Appleby, 661-0870.

Tougaloo Alumni 6:30 tonight, Piccadilly; Toni Terrett, 636-8554.

Eagle Lake Development Community Center Quarterly meeting and potluck, 7 tonight; Terry Rector to speak on “Mosquito Control and Gardening Tips.”

Vicksburg Quilters 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Stitch-N-Frame, 2222 S. Frontage Road; instructions on pin cushion and scrap bag; visitors welcome.

Rose of Sharon No. 24 Order of the Eastern Star 4 p.m. Saturday, Lodge Hall; important.

Knights of Columbus Saltillo Breakfast, 8-11 a.m. Sunday at hall; $3, maximum $12 for family; public welcome.

Johnson Middleton Family Reunion Planning, 6 p.m. Sunday at Turner’s Beauty Shop, 1412 First North.

VFW 10734 Monthly meeting, 7 p.m. Monday; post home, Indiana Avenue.

Retired Teachers Luncheon for newly retirees, 11:30 a.m. Monday, Hinds Multipurpose Building; retired teachers asked to bring a covered dish.

Vicksburg Cruisers Car Club Work meeting, 6 p.m. Monday at Al Mashburn’s; www.vicksburgcruisers.com or 636-2720.

NAACP 7 p.m. Monday, 902 China St.; members urged to attend; executive board meeting, 6 p.m.; chairmen should be present.

Temple Class of 1968 Reunion meeting, 7 p.m. Monday; Frank James’ home, 7629 Halls Ferry Road; final reports for fish fry, reunion fees are due.

Alpha Chapter of PAK Installation of officers, 11:30 a.m. Tuesday; Piccadilly.

Public programs

Youth Benefit Dance 7-11 tonight, City Park Pavilion; $3; D.J., Joe Paul; refreshments for sale; dance contest; sponsored by Angelic Voices of Christ.

Oak Ridge Opry 7-10 tonight at the Oak Ridge Community Center; music by the Wright Road Band; drinks, hamburgers for sale; donations accepted.

Free Athletic Physicals Saturday at River Region lobby; Porters Chapel, 8 a.m.; varsity through junior high football players from VHS at 8:45; VHS athletes, 9:45; intermediate students in sports at VJHS, 10:30; consent forms must by signed by parent before exam; physical forms may be obtained from coaches and completed.

Blood Drive 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, Moose Home, 2100 Fisher Ferry Road; identification required; must be at least 17 years old and weigh 110; to supplement overseas troops.

Levi’s “A Gathering Place,” 7-10 p.m. Saturday; Shelter Drive; music by: Old Habits; hamburger dinner at 5; women asked to bring side dish.

Pre-Mother’s Day Dance 9 p.m. Saturday at the American Legion, “The Hut,” 1618 Main St., $3.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group 2-3 p.m. Monday; River Region West cafeteria; 619-3192.

Community Prayer Breakfast 7 a.m. Tuesday; Vicksburg Convention Center; speaker, Frank Melton, director of the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics; $10; tickets available through Kiwanis members or by calling Bob Bell, 636-5560.

Blood Drive 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tuesday at Vicksburg Trace Haven in the MBS Donor Coach; identification required.

Vicksburg Autism Support Group 7 p.m. Tuesday, Warren Central Junior High library; Kearney Waites to speak on transitioning, training services available to autistic individuals.

Vicksburg Art Association 7:30 p.m. Tuesday; Constitution Firehouse; election of officers and directors; 638-9221.

Diabetes Education Classes River Region West; call 619-3609 for times.

Learning Garden Preschool at Oakland Baptist Church Registration for summer and fall now open for ages 6 weeks-5 years; limited space; curriculum includes computers, Spanish, phonics, math, science, art, music; church office, 638-6724, or Jill Marr, 636-6759.

Narcotics Anonymous 8 p.m. Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at Good Shepherd Community Center, 629 Cherry St.; daytime, Alvin J., 661-7646 or 629-1178; evening, Jackie G., 638-8456 or 415-3345.

Summer Enrichment Program June 9-July 18; ages 9-15; reading, math, science, music, arts and crafts, dance, field trips,outdoor activities; sponsored by Travelers Rest Christian Academy, 718 Bowmar Ave.

Churches

Grove Street M.B. Prayer revival, 6 tonight at the House of Peace Worship, 707 Pierce St..

Shiloh M.B. Mother’s Day program sponsored by the Mother Board, 6 tonight; 920 Green St..

Travelers Rest Baptist Sunday school fellowship program, 5 p.m. Saturday, 718 Bowmar Ave.; guests, the Rev. Walter Weathersby and Rose Hill Church.

Pre-Mother’s Day Program Ida Bass and Friends, 6 p.m., Saturday, Ebenezer Baptist Church, 2346 Grove St.

Benefits

Yard Sale 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday; Redbone United Methodist Church; to benefit mission projects.

Barbecue Chicken Dinner 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Hawkins United Methodist Church, 3736 Halls Ferry Road; 636-2242; to benefit mission trips.