5/13/04

Published 12:00 am Thursday, May 13, 2004

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Clubs

VHS Class of 1974 Planning meeting, 6 tonight, Mount Carmel M.B. Church, 2729 Alma St.; Charles Atkins, 636-1390, or Shirley Humes Young, 352-4278.

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American Legion Post 3 Meeting and nomination of officers for 2005, 7 tonight, Monroe Street.

WCHS Class of 1989 Reunion meeting, 9 a.m. Saturday, meeting room at Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library; light breakfast will be served.

Creme de la Creme Girls Club 11 a.m. Saturday; Patricia Winters, 634-1579; sponsored by the Vicksburg Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Mu Xi Omega Chapter, noon Saturday, Mount Heroden Church fellowship hall.

Broadwater Lodge No. 55 6 p.m. Saturday, Masonic Hall; casual attire; Prince Hall Masons welcome.

Martha Chapter No. 3, O.E.S. Musical fund-raiser, 6 p.m. Saturday, Christian Home No. 2 M.B. Church; Alice Frank Jones, 638-5541 or 415-5733; pastor, Johnny Hughes.

Willing Workers Club Saturday’s meeting is canceled; president, Eddie Bryant.

Public programs

Tent Crusade for Christ 7:15 tonight-Friday, lot at Alcorn Drive and Mission 66; sponsored by Travelers Rest Baptist Church.

Senior Center Friday: 10 a.m., bean bag baseball; 11, “Talking to the Mayor;” 12:30 p.m., open play dominoes; 1, mahjong and card games.

Mural Unveiling Ceremony “Early Train Ferries” to be unveiled at 4 p.m. today at the floodwall on Levee Street; locomotive on display; railroad gifts given to children; mural sponsored by Ray Neilsen.

Railroad Historical Society The Y&MV National Railroad Historical Society will be immediately after the dedication of the railroad mural today at the Levee Street Depot, or at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center in case of rain.

Oak Ridge Opry 7-10 p.m. Friday, Oak Ridge Community Center; music by the Wild Bunch; hamburgers and drinks for sale; donations accepted; bake sale.

Super Saturday for Super Students 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Warren Central Junior High track field; sponsored by Mount Calvary Baptist Church.

Car Wash 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Britton & Koontz on South Frontage Road; sponsored by St. Michael Catholic Church CYO.

Barbecue and Fish Dinners 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Bingham Memorial Church, 1063 Green St.; $6 per plate; sponsored by Team 5.

Dance with the Buccaneers 6-10 p.m. Friday, Vicksburg City Pavilion; for ages 6-13; parents encouraged to attend; security provided; $3 admission.

Clothes Giveaway 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Vicksburg Church of Christ (Holiness) USA, 1720 Grove St.

Levi’s “A Gathering Place;” jam session, 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Shelter Drive; donations accepted.

Summer Youth Enrichment Program 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Thursday, June 14-July 29, Kings Community Center; ages 6-14; education, recreation, music, arts and crafts and more; free; lunch provided; space limited, applications due by May 22; 634-4546; sponsored by the Department of Youth Service.

Narcotics Anonymous 8 p.m. Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, Good Shepherd Community Center, 629 Cherry St.; daytime, Alvin J., 661-7646; evening, Jackie G., 638-8456 or 415-3345.

Churches

Triumph M.B. Revival, 7 tonight, 124 Pittman Road; speakers, Dr. Ollie Hardaway, John C. Evans and Mike Fields.

New Rock of Ages Revival, 7 tonight-Friday; speaker, the Rev. Douglas Harris; pastor, Dr. Michael R. Reed Sr.

Family Life Cathedral “An Evening and Morning of Glory;” 7 p.m. Friday and 8:45-10 a.m. Saturday for brunch and 10 a.m. for worship, 2832 Ken Karyl Ave.; pastors, Max and Betty Tyler; 629-3900 or 638-3433.

Benefits

Barbecue Chicken Dinner 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Hawkins United Methodist Church; $6 for 1/2 chicken and $4 for 1/4 chicken; includes cole slaw, baked beans, roll and dessert; proceeds to help send mission team to Mexico; tickets, 636-2242.