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Clubs

Women’s Auxiliary and Advisory Board Farewell for Capts. John and Julie Showers of The Salvation Army; 4-6 tonight, 530 Mission 66.

American Legion Tyner-Ford Post 213 7:30 tonight, 1618 Main St.; representative from the veterans’ center in Jackson will speak on benefits, claims and counseling; open to veterans and widows; nominations for 2003-04 officers, 8:30; refreshments will be served.

Lions Noon Wednesday, Maxwell’s; Warren Grabau will speak on the Siege of Vicksburg.

Port City Kiwanis 7 a.m. Thursday, Shoney’s; speaker, Wayne Mansfield, city planner; public is invited.

DAR Daughters of the American Revolution; general planning meeting for officers, committee chairmen and members; 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Piccadilly.

Vicksburg-Warren Alcorn Alumni Chapter 7 p.m. Friday, Elk’s Lodge, 916 Walnut St.

Embroiderer’s Guild of America Inc. Cottonland chapter, meets at 9:30 a.m. each second Tuesday of the month, except July and August, 1301 Highway 577 North, Delhi, La.; 318-878-3661 for information; public welcome.

Public programs

“Family to Family” and “Visions” Support Groups For parents, friends and caregivers of individuals with no-fault brain disorders; 6 tonight, conference room of Warren-Yazoo Mental Health Administration Building; sponsored by the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill.

Vicksburg Senior Center Wednesday: 9 a.m. until noon, king bridge; 10, chair exercises, senior style; 1 p.m., bingo; 2:30, open play dominoes.

Summer Playground Camp 9 a.m. until noon, today through Thursday, Lee and Farmer streets; for ages 6-12; arts, crafts, refreshments and recreation; free; sponsored by Vicksburg Parks and Recreation; 634-4514.

Book of Psalms Summer course offered by the Warren County Extension of Mississippi Baptist Seminary; today, E.D. Straughter Building; call 638-3075 or 638-0945 for information.

St. Aloysius/St. Francis Used Uniform Sale 5-7 tonight, St. Aloysius cafeteria; Stefani, 636-5838, or Brandi, 638-4680.

Overeaters Anonymous 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, room 206-C, Bowmar Baptist Church; no diets, dues, or weigh-ins; 638-0011.

Obesity Surgery Support Group 6 p.m. Thursday, River Region Medical Center, education conference rooms; Kelly Lee, 800-721-6456, or the bariatric coordinator, 883-6099.

Highway 61 (Revisualized) Collection of work by 14 artists inspired by the famous highway; opening reception, 7-9 p.m. Friday, Attic Gallery, 1101 Washington St.; free; 638-9221.

Dance Party Ballroom, Latin and Swing; 8-10 p.m. Friday, Applause Dance Factory, 208 Industrial Drive, Ridgeland, $10 per person; Samba lesson, 7-8, $10 per person; other classes and private lessons available; 856-6168; Vicksburg classes, 636-7000.

Music Fest and Trade Days 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Fiske Theatre, Oak Grove; arts and crafts, food, bluegrass gospel and swap meet; tickets for gospel concert, $12; for information, 318-428-2161 or 318-428-2635.

Haven House Family Shelter Free counseling to domestic violence victims; for information, 638-0555.

Churches

Rose Hill M.B. Fellowship week, 7 tonight-Friday, 683 Stenson Road; family and friends picnic, 10 a.m. June 21; pastor, the Rev. Walter Weathersby.

Jackson Street M.B. Revival, 7 tonight-Friday, 1416 Jackson St.; evangelist, the Rev. Larry Nix, pastor of Triumph M.B. Church; pastor, the Rev. John W. Carroll Sr.

Vacation Bible School 6:30 until 8 tonight-Friday, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 1350 East Ave.; 636-4999.

Jones Chapel M.B. Prayer meeting, tonight, and revival, Wednesday-Friday, 7 p.m.; 1340 Bay St.; guest speaker, the Rev. Joseph Brisco; pastor, the Rev. Joseph Brown.

New Mount Pilgrim Revival, 7 tonight-Friday; guest speakers each night; pastor, the Rev. Henry J. Williams.

Warren County Baptist Association and Women Auxiliary Joint session 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, E.D. Straughter building; moderator, the Rev. Robert L. Miller.

King Solomon M.B. Special business meeting, 6 p.m. Thursday; Health Fair, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday; speakers will be Jessie M. Claiborne, Medicaid benefits; Katrina Campbell, massage therapy; Dr. Nathaniel Lawson, risks for stroke/brain attack; public welcome; Alma Sullivan, 638-4249.

Benefits

Singing Benefit for Smithey Family 6 p.m. Saturday, First Church the Nazarene, 3428 Wisconsin Ave.; The Common Cause, Voices for Christ, Willie Willis, Cross Ties and The Backwater Band; proceeds will benefit Smithey family who lost belongings in a house fire.