6/30/04

Published 12:00 am Wednesday, June 30, 2004

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Clubs

Vicksburg Toastmasters 2052 Noon Thursday; Stephen Spangler, 634-3104; Laurel Gorman, 634-4484.

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Sons of Confederate Veterans John C. Pemberton Camp; 6 p.m. Thursday, Southern Cultural Heritage Complex; 3rd Brigade Cmdr. Roy Wooten will speak on the Confederate Medal of Honor winner.

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

Roberson Family Reunion Friday through Sunday in Vicksburg; church service, 8 a.m. Sunday, St. Mark Freewill; Lena Roberson, 636-3432.

American Legion Tyner-Ford Post 213 Holiday dance, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday-Sunday, “The Hut,” 1618 Main St.

VFW Post 2572 Fourth of July celebration, 10 a.m. Sunday, post home, 1918 Washington St.; catfish and chicken dinners served at noon; cake walk, children’s games, door prizes and bingo; $5 for non-members.

Public programs

Senior Center Thursday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., computer class by appointment; 9-noon, oil painting; 10, chair exercises; 12:30 p.m., Richter bridge; 1, piano class; 2, River Region “Your Good Health” with Dr. Stephen Sudderth, topic: weight loss.

Recovery at Noon Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, noon; Keystone Ministries, 821 Clay St.; refreshments provided; Michael W., 631-0873 or 415-0314; Ernie H., 638-0408 or 456-9000; Alvin J., 661-7646 or 415-2180.

Public Library Today: 3:30 p.m., arts and crafts; Thursday: 10:30 a.m., school-age story time and skit.

Hip Hop and Funk Aerobics 5:30 p.m. today, Purks YMCA.

Overeaters Anonymous For those wanting to stop binge eating; 6-7 tonight, Bowmar Baptist, room 102 C; 638-0011.

Parkinson’s Support Group 2-3 p.m. Thursday, River Region West, cafeteria.

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

Breast Cancer Support Group For patients, survivors and family members; 6 p.m. Thursday, Porters Chapel United Methodist Church, 200 Porters Chapel Road; speaker, Ann Ward from Just Like You Boutique in Monroe.

Vicksburg Warren School District Parent Center Open from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Grove Street School; for parents to check educational materials; 631-2881.

Voter Registration Drive and Catfish Fry 3-8 p.m. Saturday, Unique Impressions Restaurant and Lounge, 2420 Washington St.; ages 18 and up; all political affiliations welcome; sponsored by Tommie Rawlings.

Levi’s “A Gathering Place;” hamburger cookout, 5 p.m. Saturday, Shelter Drive; music by Wright Road Band from 7-10; donations accepted.

Yoga Classes Noon Mondays and Thursdays and 5 p.m. Wednesdays beginning July 5; Phyllis Neumann Studio, 1103 Washington St.; 619-6900.

Tennis in the Park Adult Tennis Tournament July 9-11, Halls Ferry Park; Brenda Koestler, 636-2392, or Vicksburg Parks and Recreation, 634-4514.

Summer Playground Camp 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Thursday; Farmer Street, July 12-15; free; ages 5-12; arts, crafts and games; 634-4514.

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

Mount Heroden Baptist Revival, 7 tonight-Friday, 1117-19 Clay St.; evangelist, the Rev. Leon Nelson Jr.; host pastor, Dr. L.A. Hall Sr.

Magnolia M.B., Port Gibson Revival, 7:30 tonight-Friday; speaker, the Rev. Elijah Brown; pastor, the Rev. James Dorsey.

Locust Grove M.B. Prayer meeting, 7 tonight-Friday, 472 Stenson Road; revival, 7:30 p.m. Monday-July 9; evangelist, the Rev. Kemp Burley; pastor, the Rev. Robert L. Miller.