8/27/03

Published 12:00 am Wednesday, August 27, 2003

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Clubs

Vicksburg Toastmasters 2052 Noon Thursday; Melinda Lamb, 634-3888, or Stephen Spangler, 634-3104.

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Vicksburg Coin Club Meeting, 7 p.m. Thursday at River Region West conference room; coin show, Saturday and Sunday at Battlefield Inn.

Rosa A. Temple Class of 1968 Reunion closeout meeting, 7 p.m. Thursday; King Solomon Baptist Church on Farmer Street; souvenir packets available for pick-up.

Letitia Street Reunion Dance, 9 p.m. Saturday; American Legion, “The Hut,” 1618 Main St.; DJ, “Dr. C” Richard Clark; $2 in advance/$3 at the door; free food and door prizes; reunion meeting at 5 p.m. Sunday, LD’s Kitchen, 1111 Mulberry St.; fees due.

John Cupit-Corene Smith Cupit Family Reunion, 10 a.m. Sept. 27; Mallalieu Church, East Lincoln Road in Brookhaven; bring a covered dish; Lisa, 835-1587, or Pete, 624-5499 or 894-5113.

Public programs

Vicksburg Senior Center Thursday: 9 a.m., chair exercises; 10:30, quilting and beginner computer; 11:30, intermediate computer; 12:30 p.m., richter bridge; 1, piano; 2:30, open play dominoes.

National Alliance for Mentally Ill Free education and support course continues at 6 p.m. Thursday; Warren-Yazoo Mental Health Center’s conference room; registration, 630-9470 or 800-357-0388.

Warren County Cub Scout School Night 7 p.m. Thursday at Dana Road, Sherman Avenue, Beechwood, Redwood, Bowmar, South Park, Warrenton and St. Francis Xavier elementaries; applications and membership fees will be collected.

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

Emergency Appeal Blood Drive 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; bloodmobile in front of Wal-Mart SuperCenter.

Levi’s “A Gathering Place,” 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Shelter Drive; music by Southwinds.

“Hell in My House” Gospel Play Encore presentation, 7 p.m. Saturday at Vicksburg City Auditorium; $10 and $15 at the door; tickets available at Bebop Records or Sportsman Shop in Tallulah; Victor Gilliam, writer/director, 638-5293 or www.studiovproductions.net.

Even Start Family Literacy Program Applications available for parents seeking a GED and child care while in class; transportation available; Ruthanne Shockley, 636-7687, for preregistration requirements.

Children’s House Montessori Registration open for Sept. 2; limited space for ages infant-12th grade; 636-2874.

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

After-School Programs for Ages 8-17 Homework assistance and life-skills training, 920 Shannon St. and 1911-B Mission 66; provided by Central Mississippi Prevention Services; certified teachers and counselors available; 631-0102.

YMCA Little Kickers Soccer Registration ongoing for ages 4-6 at Raworth and Purks branches; play begins Sept. 8; 638-1071.

Churches

Christian Home M.B. No. 2 Dedication week, 7 nightly through Friday; guest speakers each night; gospel explosion, 6 p.m. Saturday; refreshments will be served; the Rev. Johnny Hughes is pastor.

Triumph M.B. Food distribution, 5:30 tonight, multipurpose building; open to residents of North Washington Street area; verification of all income, Social Security number and recent utility bill required; the Rev. Larry Nicks, pastor.

Grove Street M.B. Relationship enrichment, 6 tonight; House of Peace Worship, 707 Pierce St.; teacher will be Virginia Houston, evangelist; business meeting will follow at 7; the Rev. Casey Fisher, pastor.

Pleasant Valley Choir rehearsal, 4:30 p.m. Friday; North Washington Street.

Bethlehem M.B. Family and Friends Day program, 5 p.m. Saturday at 3055 N. Washington St.; guest speaker will be Evangelist Carolyn Dent; guest choir will be Satartia Community Choir; refreshments will be served; the Rev. David Brown Jr. is pastor.

St. Paul Catholic RCIA program for adults inquiring about Catholicism, 7 p.m. Sept. 17; 636-0140.

Benefits

Golf Tournament Sept. 12, Vicksburg Country Club; registration, noon; tee time, 1 p.m.; $75 per person or $300 per team; proceeds go to Phil Witters’ medical expenses; Kent Smith, 636-8692.