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Clubs

Vicksburg Rotary Noon Thursday, Maxwell’s; Mike Cottingham will speak on investments and economy.

VFW Post No. 2572 Service officer duty, 4-6 p.m. Fridays.

Vicksburg Cruisers Car Club Saturday: breakfast at Cracker Barrel, 6 a.m., followed by car show set up at Vicksburg Factory Outlets; super cruise at Bumpers, 6:30 p.m.; Sunday: Fat Boy’s Fall Fling picnic, Grand Gulf pavilion; 636-2720 or www.vicksburgcruisers.com.

Ivyettes Girls Club 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Rolling Acres Community Center.

Hinds Truck and Van Club Dance, 9 p.m. until; Saturday at Dick’s Place in Bolton.

Creme de la Creme Girls Club Registration open through Oct. 31 for grades 7-12; $10 fee; sponsored by the Vicksburg Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.; Patricia McCuiston-Winters, 634-1579, or Joyce Blue, 631-0440.

Public programs

Vicksburg Senior Center Thursday: 9 a.m., chair exercises, senior style; 10:30-noon, quilting; 10:30, beginner computer; 11:30, intermediate computer; 12:30 p.m., Richter bridge; 1, piano; 2, open-play dominoes; 6:30, Halloween party and dance, bring finger foods and wear costume for contest.

Public Library Saturday: 10-noon, fall festival in auditorium; presented by students from All Saints’ School.

Child Abuse Prevention Center Free volunteer training for drug and violence prevention program at CAP Center, 2732 Washington St.; 1-2 p.m. Thursday; no experience necessary; must be 21; 634-0557.

Overeaters Anonymous 6-7 tonight, Bowmar Baptist, room 206-C; no diets, dues or weigh-ins; 638-0011.

Keep Vicksburg-Warren Beautiful Inc. Fall celebration and membership party; 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Linden Plantation, 505 Duncan Road; entertainment by “The Bobcats;” business casual; compliments of the Isle of Capri Casino and Hotel; proceeds to benefit the landscaping of the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation.

“WBAP Presents Halloween Hauntings 2” 7 p.m. Friday and Oct. 31, Borello’s, 1306 Washington St.; free, donations accepted; refreshments served at 6; presented by the Back Alley Players.

Vicksburg Art Association Fall Exhibition Opens to public at 8 p.m. Saturday, Firehouse Gallery; judge, Kathy Gergo of New Orleans.

MUDJam Musicians Unleashed Downtown; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; featuring children’s music; Vicksburg Main Street Program and Hospitality Suite, 701 Clay St.; 634-4527.

“Festival of Praise” Saturday, 11 a.m. until, Edwards Town Square; gospel music, drama and more; bring a lunch and chair; sponsored by Zero BC Ministries & Christians United; 638-0028.

Cheer Camp Cheers, chants and dances; 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Vicksburg High School gymnasium; for kindergarten-sixth grade; $25; sponsored by the VHS football cheerleaders; 636-2914 to register.

Make-A-Difference-Day Literacy Carnival 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Bowmar Magnet School; donations of books, pencils and nonperishable food items accepted; refreshments and treats provided; speakers and entertainment; sponsored by the Americorps workers of Dana Road Elementary and Bowmar Magnet schools; Nikita Polk or Mamie Cook, 619-2340.

Outdoor Gospel Singing 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Wal-Mart; treats and balloons for children.

Levi’s “A Gathering Place,” 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Shelter Drive; Omar Rivers.

Haven House Family Shelter Counseling and support group; 638-0555.

Halloween Carnival 4:30-7 p.m. Monday, Warren Central High School; costume contest at 6:30.

Churches

Bypass Church of Christ Gospel meeting, 7 tonight-Thursday, 787 U.S. 61 North; guest speaker, Winfred Frazier; host minister, Willie Nettle.

New Mount Elem Crusade for Christ, tonight; guest speaker, Dr. Jessie Redmond; pastor, the Rev. Leonard Walker.

Warren County Baptist Association and Auxiliary Fall session, 9:30 a.m. Thursday and Friday, E.D. Straughter Building, 1411 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Mississippi Baptist Seminary, Warren County Extension Registering for fall classes, 6:45 p.m. Thursday and Oct. 27, E.D. Straughter Building, 1411 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Triumph M.B. Food distribution, 5:30 p.m. today, multipurpose building, 2869 N. Washington St.; people living in North Washington Street area eligible; verification of income, Social Security cards for all household members and recent utility bill needed; pastor, the Rev. Larry A. Nicks.

Bethlehem M.B. Bible study, 6 tonight; choir rehearsal, 5:30 p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m. Oct. 25; 3055 N. Washington St.; pastor, the Rev. David Brown Jr. of Monroe.

New Rock of Ages Business meeting, 6 p.m. Thursday, 2944 Valley St.

Bovina United Methodist Fall festival with game booths, field games, hot dog supper and country store with crafts, homemade baked goods and jellies; 2-5 p.m. Saturday.

Ridgeway Baptist Children and youth fall festival, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, 4684 Redwood Road; games, moonwalk, crafts and food.

Greater Mount Olive No. 2 Youth Choir first anniversary celebration, 6 p.m. Saturday; pastor, the Rev. Douglas Harris; refreshments served.

Mount Carmel M.B. Musical extravaganza, 6 p.m. Saturday, 2629 Alma St.; guest choir, Nathaniel Williams and the Mighty Train of Gospel; pastor, Dr. Franklin Lassiter; 638-5793 or 638-5576.

Benefits

Haunted House Saturday, Knights of Columbus Home on Fisher Ferry Road; food, arts and crafts, 5:30 p.m.; children’s costume contest, 7 p.m.; haunted house at dark; three trips through the house, $5; crafts, $1-$3; proceeds to benefit the senior retreat; sponsored by the St. Aloysius senior class.