9/22/03
Published 12:00 am Monday, September 22, 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
TOPS 5:30-7 tonight, second floor conference room, River Region West; bring a vegetable or fruit item for best loser.
District 5A Eastern Mason Stars 6 tonight, Straughter Building.
VFW 10734 Special meeting, 7 tonight, Post home.
Kiwanis Noon Tuesday, Maxwell’s; coaches Bubba Mims of Porters Chapel and Jim Taylor of St. Aloysius will speak.
VHS Class of 1974 30-year reunion cruise, June 24-28, 2004; Elva Fountain Smith, 630-9068, Wyane Stirgus, 634-1874, or Joyce Beacham, 636-8759, by Tuesday for information.
Vicksburg BPW Business meeting, noon Tuesday, Vicksburg Country Club; reservations and information, Pat Hunt, 638-2511.
TRIAD 2 p.m. Wednesday, board room at City Hall annex; William Lauderdale, District 4 supervisor, will speak on the West Nile virus.
Lions Noon Wednesday, Maxwell’s; speaker, Dr. James Price, Vicksburg Warren school superintendent.
Sons of the American Revolution 6 p.m. Thursday, Duff Green Mansion; Bill Lyle, state membership chairman and second vice president of the Mississippi Society SAR from the Tupelo area, to speak on membership; refreshments served.
Vicksburg Coin Club 7 p.m. Thursday, Vicksburg Clinic conference room.
WCHS Big Blue Alumni Reunion, Saturday; includes students of Ollie Williams, Buddy Porter, John Waite and Gary Cook; Nancy Atkins Renfroe, 636-5372 or Stuart Burgess, sbur2880@aol.com for details.
Public programs
Vicksburg Senior Center Tuesday: 9:30 a.m., intermediate exercise and intermediate bridge; 10:30-noon, quilting; 10:30, beginner computer; 11:30, intermediate computer; 1 p.m., piano; 2, dulcimer.
Dog Obedience Classes Each Monday for nine weeks; registration, 7 tonight at City Park pavilion (no dogs); sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department; Jo Beth Britt and Betty Smith, instructors; 638-8952 or 634-0199.
Public Library Schedule Preschool story time and art project, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Mississippi Volunteer luncheon, noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, community room at Pemberton Square; orientation session for those interested, 11:45-noon; 1-800-819-4072 for information.
Overeaters Anonymous 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Bowmar Baptist, room 206-C; no diets, dues or weigh-ins; 638-0011.
Public Presentation David Rambie, executive vice president of the Buxton Company Inc., will give a public presentation of the proposed retail trade analysis for Vicksburg at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Vicksburg Convention Center.
Adult CPR Course 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Red Cross building, 908 Cherry St.; $20 per person; Tracey, 636-9182.
Haven House Family Shelter Individual counseling and support group provided; 638-0555 for information.
After-School Program 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.
Learning Garden Preschool at Oakland Baptist Church Registration open for ages 6 weeks to 5 years; introduction to math, science, art, music, Spanish, computers and Bible; 638-6724 or Renee Holloway, 619-7065.
Churches
Bradley’s Chapel United Methodist Revival, 7 tonight-Wednesday; guest speaker, the Rev. Larry Patrick of Richland; music, Oak Ridge Gospel Band, Redwood U.M.C. Choir and others; pastor, the Rev. Robert Garner.
Rose Hill M.B. Revival, 7:15 tonight-Friday, 683 Stenson Road; guest evangelist, the Rev. Lenell McGee Jr., pastor of Greater Pilgrim Rest M.B. and Greater Lingston M.B. churches; pastor, the Rev. Walter Weathersby.
Holy Hill Baptist, Oak Ridge Community Revival, 7:30 tonight-Friday; guest evangelist, the Rev. Alfred Lassiter; pastor, the Rev. Booker T. Smith.
House of Peace Worship Revival, 7 tonight-Wednesday, 707 Pierce St.; speaker, the Rev. Larry A. Nicks, pastor of Triumph M.B. church; 630-3362 for information.