7/7/03
Published 12:00 am Monday, July 7, 2003
We welcome your items for the Community Calendar. Submit items by postal service (P.O. Box 821668, Vicksburg, MS 39182), e-mail (newsreleases@vicksburgpost.com), fax (634-0897), delivered in person to 1601-F N. Frontage Road, or by calling 636-4545 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays. If corresponding by fax, mail or e-mail, be sure to include your name and phone number.
Clubs
River City B&PW 6 tonight, Piccadilly; speaker, Shelly Ashley-Palmertree, candidate for Circuit Court Clerk; Jeanie Whitaker, 634-1984 or jeaniewhitaker@prodigy.net.
Vicksburg Kiwanis Noon Tuesday, Maxwell’s; a representative from Entergy will speak.
Sunshine Lodge No. 99 7 p.m. Tuesday; all members should attend.
American Legion Tyner-Ford Post 213 Election of 2003-2004 officers, 8 p.m. Tuesday, 1618 Main St.; refreshments will be served.
Lions Noon Wednesday, Maxwell’s; Joel Horton, president of BancorpSouth, will speak on money management.
John C. Pemberton Camp of Sons of Confederate Veterans 6 p.m. Thursday, Masonic Lodge, Cain Ridge Road; Sid Botleter will speak on the Harper’s Ferry raid; the public is invited.
Public programs
Vicksburg Senior Center Tuesday: 9:30 a.m., intermediate exercise with Richard Simmons and intermediate bridge; 10:30-noon, quilting; 10:30, beginner computer; 11:30, intermediate computer; 1 p.m., dulcimer.
Breast Cancer Support Group 6-7 tonight, River Region West, administrative conference room; 619-3526.
Public Library 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, preschool and toddler story time and crafts; Thursday: school-age story time and creative workshop; Friday: last day to report on books read for summer library program.
Stroke Support Group 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, River Region West cafeteria; 619-3192.
Dining with Diabetes 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Warren County Extension Service Office, 1100 C Grove St.; 10 per person; instructors, Francine Johnson, RD, LD, CDE, and Carmen Jefcoat, RD and LD.
Prostate Cancer Support Group 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, River Region West, education conference room; 619-3192.
Local Family Support Group for Autistic Children 7 p.m. Tuesday, The Vicksburg Post; Regina Jeffers, 638-4642 or Patti Robinson, 636-8270.
Parkinson’s Support Group 2-3 p.m. Thursday, River Region West cafeteria.
“Second Chance to Triumph” “Seven Secrets to Effective Fathers” seminar, 6-8 p.m. each Thursday from July 10-August 21; contact the Rev. James Hampton, 638-1336, to register; sponsored by the Vicksburg Family Development Service.
Babysitter Training Course For ages 9-15; Friday, Red Cross building, 908 Cherry St.; $25 per child; bring sack lunch, refreshments will be provided; sponsored by the American Red Cross; Tracey, 636-9182.
“Women and Minority Business Resource Conference” 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. July 15, Vicksburg campus of Hinds Community College; for reservations, call 636-1012; sponsored by the Hinds Community College Small Business Development Center and the Vicksburg Warren County Chamber of Commerce.
Cheer Camp For girls ages 6-12 and not going into junior high; 8 a.m. until noon July 24-25, Warren Central High School; $50 registration includes T-shirts; will cheer at a Warren Central football game; for information or to register, 636-7786.
Haven House Family Shelter Free counseling to domestic violence victims; 638-0555.
Churches
Southside Baptist Vacation Bible School, 6:30-8:30 tonight-Friday, 965 Fisher Ferry Road; for ages 3 years (before Aug. 1) through sixth grade; 631-0047.
Triumph M.B. Vacation Bible School, 6:30 tonight-Friday, 124 Pittman Road; Artelia Williams, 638-8108.
House of Peace No women and men fellowships tonight; Tuesday’s Bible class is canceled; Vacation Bible School will be 6:30-8:30 tonight through Friday at Triumph M.B. Church.
New Mount Elem M.B. Revival, 7 tonight through Friday, 3014 Wisconsin Ave.; speaker, the Rev. J.J. Sampson; pastor, the Rev. Leonard Walker.
Greater Mount Zion Baptist 6-8 tonight through Friday, 907 Farmer St.; transportation available by calling Peter Anderson, 619-9998, in the evenings.
His Majesty’s Ministries Revival, 7 tonight through July 25, 2903 Washington; no Wednesday services.