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Clubs

AARP 10 a.m. Tuesday, Chamber of Commerce; Jeff Dickson will speak on long term care.

Kiwanis Noon Tuesday, Maxwell’s; speaker will be Joe Stradinger with the Aphasia Hope Foundation.

Civitan Club Clergy day, noon Wednesday, Shoney’s.

Lions No meeting Wednesday; anniversary celebration on Thursday.

Vicksburg-Warren Community Alliance 8 a.m. Thursday, Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation.

VHS Class of 1974 Reunion meeting, 6 p.m. Thursday, Mount Carmel M.B. Church, 2729 Alma St.; separate from cruise; letters have been mailed; Charles Atkins, 636-1380, or Shirley Young, 352-4278.

Sons and Daughters of Pioneer Rivermen New chapter forming; meeting, 7 p.m. March 11, theater of the Vicksburg Battlefield Museum, for those interested; 638-6500.

Public programs

Senior Center Tuesday: 9:30 a.m., intermediate exercise and advanced bridge class; 10:30, beginner computer; 11:30, intermediate computer; 1 p.m., piano; 2, dulcimer class; 2:30, open play dominoes.

Basics of photography 6-8 tonight and Wednesday, SCHF; teacher, Camilla Calnan; $35 includes film and developing; reservations required for either class, 631-2997.

TOPS Taking Off Pounds Sensibly; 5:30-7 tonight, River Region West, second-floor conference room; guest, area captain, Paulette Crosby; bring gift for best loser.

Public Library Tuesday and Wednesday: 10:30 a.m., preschool and toddler story time and a craft.

Charcoal Sketch Class Intermediate drawing and sketch workshop; 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and Feb. 24, Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation; teacher, Nancy Mitchell; $30 includes all materials; limited space, reservations required, 631-2997.

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

Serenity Al-Anon Fellowship for family and friends of alcoholics and addicts; 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Marian Hill, administrative area; 631-2770 or 631-2705.

Obesity Surgery Support Group 6 p.m. Thursday, River Region Medical Center, education conference room A; information, 883-6099.

Ballroom Dance Classes 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation; $20 per person; instructor, James Frechette, owner of Applause Dance Factory in Ridgeland; 631-2997 for reservations.

Mississippi Homemakers Volunteer Awards Banquet 11:30 a.m. Friday, Maxwell’s; 636-8522 or 636-5442 for reservations and information; reservations due today.

Health Fair Blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes screenings and more; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 24, Senior Citizen Center, Main Street in Port Gibson; free; presented by Bellchase Nursing Services, Patient’s Choice Hospice and Southern Home Care.

Grammar House Outreach Ministries Clothing distribution to the needy, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 1208 Grammar St.; 638-3080.

Haven House Family Shelter Individual counseling and support group provided; 638-0555.

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.