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Clubs

DAR Daughters of the American Revolution; 10 a.m. Thursday, Purks YMCA; program on self-protection; voting for chapter officers; speakers, Sheriff Martin Pace and Detective Randy Lewis; hostesses, Mary Jane Cain and Helen Price.

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

Rotary Noon Thursday, Maxwell’s; program, Kay Rogers, owner of Body by Kay.

Sons of Confederate Veterans John C. Pemberton Camp; 6 p.m. Thursday, Masonic Lodge, Cain Ridge Road; Sam Price, commander, will speak on the battle for Fort Gregg during the siege of Petersburg, Va.; public invited.

Army/Navy Club Monthly steak dinner meeting, 7 p.m. Thursday, clubhouse.

Woodmen of the World 6 p.m. Friday, Fisher Ferry Volunteer Fire Department, Goodrum Road; members asked to attend; 638-2495.

Vicksburg Art Association Spring membership exhibition, “Art in Bloom;” opening reception, 8 p.m. Saturday, Old Constitution Firehouse, 1204 Main St.; show hours, 1-4 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-April 7; free and open to the public.

Reunite Social and Civic Club Pre-Easter dance, Saturday, 9 p.m. until, American Legion “The Hut;” DJ, Richard Clark; admission, $4; free food.

Public programs

Overeaters Anonymous For those wanting to stop binge-eating; 6-7 tonight, Bowmar Baptist, room 206C; 638-0011.

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

Women of Purpose International Regional meeting, 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. Saturday, Mount Calvary M.B. Church, 1350 East Ave.; Ernestine Johnson, 636-9199, or Rhonda Minor, 636-3978.

Community Fair 7 a.m.-noon Saturday, Grammar House Outreach Ministry, 1208 Grammar St.; free clothing for the needy, medical information, food and activities for children.

Free Computer Recycling Event 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Halls Ferry Park.

Plant Swap, Sale and Giveaway 8 a.m. Saturday, Edwards Town Square; sponsored by the Southern Dirt Garden Club.

Child Abuse and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Information and Child Seat Safety Check 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Vicksburg Factory Outlet mall; sponsored by the Vicksburg Child Abuse Prevention Center, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., the Warren County Department of Human Services and the Warren County Sheriff’s Department.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Halls Ferry Park.

Flea Market Saturday, 9 a.m. until; Salvation Army, 530 Mission 66; food and prizes; tables for rent.

Read-A-Loud Reading and related activities for ages 4-8; 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library; staffed by the students and faculty of All Saints Episcopal School.

Introduction to NIA Workshop 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, 1103 Washington St.; free; nine impact dance exercises for all ages and fitness levels; Leah Wheeless, instructor, 631-6971.

Buttons and Bows Child Care Easter Program 1 p.m. Saturday, Greater Mount Zion Church, Farmer Street; 634-0701.

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

Churches

Pleasant Valley Easter rehearsal, 5:30 p.m. today; choir rehearsal, 5:30 p.m. Friday, 2585 N. Washington St.

Greater Mount Zion Baptist Spring revival, 7:30 tonight-Friday, 907 Farmer St.; evangelist, Dr. Jerry Hardy of Chicago; pastor, the Rev. Edmond E. Gibbs.

Mount Alban M.B. Prayer meeting and Bible study, 6:30 tonight, 2385 Mount Alban Road; pastor, the Rev. J.D. Cooper.

Lenten Fine Arts Series 11:45 a.m. Friday, Church of the Holy Trinity; concert by the University of Mississippi Steel Drum Band; gumbo lunch, $7, in McInnis Parish Hall at 12:35.

Cedar Grove M.B. Spring gospel festival, 11 a.m. Saturday, 3300 Grange Hall Road; dinners for sale; Diane Bridges, 636-1116.

St. Michael Catholic Live presentation of Stations of the Cross, 6 p.m. Friday, Knights of Columbus Hall; presented by the CYO.

Highland Baptist Magician Felix Snipes to perform at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3518 Halls Ferry Road; free; nursery provided.

Mount Zion No. 1 Ladies Auxiliary breakfast meeting, 10 a.m. Saturday, 920 Fifth North; members asked to attend; J.B. Johnson, 638-1832.

Travelers Rest Baptist Men of Purpose, male chorus, anniversary celebration, 6 p.m. Saturday.

First Christian Bluegrass gospel concert by Shallow Creek; 7 p.m. Saturday, 3005 Porters Chapel Road; Gerald Arnold, 638-9011.

Benefit

Rummage Sale 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, old clinic parking lot on Pemberton Boulevard; to benefit TEAAM/Kamp Kaleidoscope, a summer camp for autistic children.