4/2/04
Published 12:00 am Friday, April 2, 2004
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Clubs
Woodmen of the World 6 tonight, 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, 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.
Reunion Meeting Sanders, Younger, Mosley and Webb families; 3 p.m. Sunday, home of Leuthis Webb; 636-7030 for directions and information.
Rosa A. Temple Class of 1965 Reunion meeting, 3 p.m. Sunday, King David No. 1, 2719 Letitia St.; 636-5958 or 638-0171.
River City BPW 6 p.m. Monday, United Way on South Street; speaker, the Rev. Tommy Miller of the Good Shepherd Foundation; public invited; Jeanie Whitaker, 634-1984.
Vicksburg Kiwanis Noon Tuesday, Maxwell’s; a representative from We Care Community Center will speak.
VAMP Vicksburg Association of Marketing Professionals; noon Tuesday, Delta Point Room at Ameristar Casino; Pam Sultan, senior vice president of marketing for the YMCA of Jackson, will be the guest speaker. For more information, contact Carolyn Duren, 634-0096, or visit www.vicksburgmarketing.org.
Public programs
Community Fair 7 a.m.-noon Saturday, parking lot of Travelers Rest Baptist Church, 718 Bowmar Ave.; free clothing for the needy, medical information, food and activities for children; sponsored by Grammar House Outreach Ministry.
Plant Swap, Sale and Giveaway 8 a.m. Saturday, Edwards Town Square; sponsored by the Southern Dirt Garden Club.
Flea Market Saturday, 9 a.m. until; Salvation Army, 530 Mission 66; food and prizes; tables for rent.
Viking Invasion 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Warren Central High School; food, games and fellowship for all ages; slam dunk contest at 1 p.m.; Coca-Cola Relays track meet will be included.
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; non-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.
Immaculate Women 6 p.m. Saturday, St. James M.B. Church, 1922 Pearl St.; presented by the St. James Inspirational and Youth choirs and the Rock of Ages Choir; pastor, Charlie Blackmore Jr.
Levi’s “A Gathering Place,” 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Shelter Drive; music by Old Habits; donations accepted.
TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly; 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, River Region West; Nancy, 619-7008 or 661-5108.
Inmate Family Support Group Each second Tuesday at Keystone Ministries, 1704 Court St.; 638-8100.
Geology of the Vicksburg Civil War Campaign 10 a.m. April 24, Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library auditorium; free and open to the public; registration required; box lunch may be purchased in advance; presented by the Association of Engineering Geologists; Bob Larson, 634-8148, for details and registration.
Churches
Greater Mount Zion Baptist Spring revival, 7:30 tonight, 907 Farmer St.; evangelist, Dr. Jerry Hardy of Chicago; pastor, the Rev. Edmond E. Gibbs.
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 tonight, Knights of Columbus Hall; presented by the CYO.
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.
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.