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

Jackson State University Alumni Vicksburg-Warren Chapter, 6 tonight; LD’s Restaurant, 1111 Mulberry St.

Rotary Noon Thursday, Maxwell’s; Police Chief Tommy Moffett will speak.

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

Vicksburg Chapter No. 77 United Daughters of the Confederacy; 2 p.m. Thursday at Piccadilly; program by Mary Bondurant.

American Legion Post No. 3 Regular meeting, 3 p.m. Thursday; meal will be served.

Health Awareness Seminar for Women Free, 5:30 p.m. Thursdays, Shoney’s; topics will include hormone replacement therapy, cosmetic toxins, more; Sherry Pratt, 529-4829, or Susan Gussio, 331-0167.

PRAM Public Relations Association of Mississippi, River City Chapter; 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Piccadilly Cafeteria; Bryan W. Brabston Jr., former public affairs manager for Exxon Chemical Co. and current co-owner of Linden Plantation Inc., will speak on re-engineering public affairs in a changing environment.

Rosa A. Temple Class of 1969 6:30 p.m. Thursday at The Ridge apartments, 420 Lakehill Road; Willie Moore, 638-9329.

Alcorn State University Alumni Bus trip to Alabama State vs. Alcorn football game in Montgomery; seats can be reserved through Thursday by calling 636-3062.

Student Art Contest Awards Presentation 4-6 p.m. Friday; Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation, 1302 Adams St.; reception sponsored by Gilbert’s Home Health Agency will follow, public welcome; 638-3808.

Vicksburg Quilters Business meeting, 9:30 a.m. Saturday; Stitch-N-Frame, 2222 S. Frontage Road; visitors welcome.

Rose of Sharon No. 24 4 p.m. Saturday.

WCHS Big Blue Alumni Reunion planned on Sept. 27; includes students of Ollie Williams, Buddy Porter, John Waite and Gary Cook; Nancy Atkins Renfroe at 636-5372 or Stuart Burgess at sbur2880@aol.com for details.

VHS Class of 1994 Preparing for 10-year reunion; contact vhsclassof94reunion@yahoo.com or call Gerald Goodman, 214-987-1906; Kisha Montgomery, 214-986-4425; or Larissa Moore Singleton, 713-721-8168; planning assistants needed.

Mississippi Delta State Rural Development Network A research program to identify and address health concerns sponsored by Jefferson Comprehensive Health Center, will be conducted throughout six counties including Warren; individuals will be asked to participate; 601-786-3475.

VHS Class of 1974 Reunion cruise planned June 24-28, 2004; Elva Fountain Smith, 630-9068; Wyane Stirgus, 634-1874; or Joyce Beacham, 636-8759; response needed immediately.

Public programs

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

“Be a Hero” Blood Drive In honor of 9/11 victims; 2-8 p.m. Thursday, South Park Elementary’s cafeteria; student recruiters will receive a teddy bear and a mini headset.

Oak Ridge Opry 7-10 p.m. Friday, Oak Ridge Youth Center; music by Wright Road Band; donations accepted, burgers, drinks and catfish dinners will be sold 5-8 p.m.; $5 for adults, $3 for children.

Vicksburg Theatre Guild “Mister Roberts” comedy presentation; 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sept. 19, 20, 26, 27; 2 p.m. Sept. 14 and 21; 636-0471 for reservations; non-member tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for senior citizens, $5 for children under 12 and $8 for students.

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

Adult CPR/First Aid Course 9 a.m. Saturday at the Red Cross building, 908 Cherry St.; $35 per person; Tracey, 636-9182.

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

“Boomers at the Ballpark” By the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Smith-Wills Stadium in Jackson; 960-1565 for tickets, $10 in advance or $12 at the gate.

Synchronicity Wellness Studio 1103 Washington St.; yoga classes begin Sept. Monday; schedule will be Monday, noon and 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.; Thursday, noon; private classes and massage sessions available by appointment; 619-6900.

Central Mississippi Prevention Services Inc. Seeking part-time teachers 2-4 evenings per week to assist struggling students; Darlene, 631-0102, or Bernice, 883-0024.

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.

Churches

St. Luke Freewill Baptist Revival services, 7 tonight-Friday, 91 Young Alley; evangelist will be the Rev. Issac Henderson, pastor of East Mount Olive Church in Red Lick; the Rev. Sammie Brown is host pastor.

Triumph M.B. Food distribution, 5:30 tonight at the Multi-Purpose Building; open to residents of the North Washington Street area; verification of income, Social Security cards and recent utility bill required; the Rev. Larry Nicks is pastor.

Bright Morning Star M.B. Appreciation program for Eph Crystain of Hermanville, 3 p.m. Saturday at 801 Green St.

Cool Spring Choir “God’s Amazing Grace” presentation, 6 p.m. Saturday at the church on Falk Steel Road; narrator will be the Rev. Kemp Burley Jr.; the Rev. Ryan Moore is pastor; public invited.

Gospel Concert and Praise Celebration To honor Pastor Samuel and Ruby Brown, 6 p.m. Saturday; Straughter Baptist Memorial Center, 1411 Martin L. King Jr. St.; guests will include the Mighty Train of Gospel, Angelic Voices of Christ, Desiree Richardson, JoAnn Moore, Warren County Inspirational Choir and more; dinner will be served; Daisy L. Waters, evangelist and sponsor.

China Grove M.B. No. 2 Revival services, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15-19; China Grove Road; the Rev. Darryl Moore of Pearl will speak; public and all choirs invited.

Benefits

Golf Tournament Friday, 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.