9/23/03
Published 12:00 am Tuesday, September 23, 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
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.
Vicksburg Toastmasters 2052 11:45 a.m. Thursday; Melinda Lamb, 634-3888; Stephen Spangler, 634-3104.
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.
Temple High School Class of 1965 Reunion meeting, 7 p.m. Thursday, King David No. 1, 2719 Letitia St.; Ron Queen, 638-0171.
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.
Big Blue Band Marching band contest; depart at 7 a.m. Saturday, compete after 4:30 p.m. in Homewood, Ala.; for information, www.bigbluebands.com.
John Cupit-Corene Smith Cupit Family Reunion, 10 a.m. Saturday, Mallalieu Church, off East Lincoln Road in Brookhaven; bring covered dish; Lisa, 835-1587, or Pete, 624-5499 and 894-5113.
Vicksburg-Warren Alcorn Alumni Chapter Honors/awards banquet, 7 p.m. Saturday, Battlefield Inn; contact a member for tickets or call, 638-5172.
Public programs
Vicksburg Senior Center Wednesday: 9 a.m. until noon, king bridge; 10, chair exercises, senior style; 1 p.m., white elephant bingo, bring gift; guest caller, Marcie Southerland; 2, TRIAD in board room; 2:30, open play dominoes.
Public Library Schedule Preschool story time and art project, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Overeaters Anonymous 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Bowmar Baptist, room 206-C; no diets, dues or weigh-ins; 638-0011.
Health Awareness Free Seminar for Women 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Shoney’s; hormone replacement therapy and toxins in personal care products will be discussed; Sherry Pratt, 529-4829, or Susan Gussio, 331-0167.
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.
“Growing and Keeping Retirement” 7 p.m. Thursday, Vicksburg Convention Center; presented by David Rambie, executive vice president of Buxton Company; sponsored by the Vicksburg Warren Community Alliance, Inc.; 638-1140.
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 for other classes or private lessons; Vicksburg, 636-7000.
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.
Homebuyer Education Workshop 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Oct. 4; Warren County Extension Service; 1100-C Grove St.; pocket calculator required; offered by the City of Vicksburg and Mississippi Housing Initiative; Leona Stringer, 634-4520 for preregistration.
Churches
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 Livingston M.B. churches; pastor, the Rev. Walter Weathersby.
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.
St. James M.B. Crusade for Christ, 7 :30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday; speaker, Larry Brown, pastor of Mount Zion No. 1; pastor, Charlie Blackmore Jr.
Bethlehem M.B. Choir rehearsal, 5:30 p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m. Saturday; 3055 N. Washington St.; musicians, Kevin Winters and L.C. Dotson.
New China Grove M.B., Port Gibson Revival, 7:30 tonight-Friday; evangelist, the Rev. Kemp Burley; pastor, the Rev. Leon Nelson.