7/30/04
Published 12:00 am Monday, August 2, 2004
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Clubs
Army/Navy Club Steak dinner meeting, 7 p.m. Thursday, clubhouse.
Vicksburg Cruisers Car Club Old car cruise on Saturday; members can meet at 5:15 p.m. at Bovina Texaco to cruise to Clinton or at Bumpers at 6:30 p.m. for an in-town cruise; 636-2720.
VHS Class of 1975 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Shoney’s; Patricia Walker Daniel, Jerre Gibson Houston or Debra Robinson Goodman for information.
Rosa A. Temple Class of 1959 Reunion meeting, 4 p.m. Saturday, home of Lois Y. Anderson, 108 Dogwood Drive; reunion fees due.
Letitia Street Neighborhood Reunion Business meeting, 4 p.m. Sunday, American Legion, “The Hut,” 1618 Main St.; Brenda Brown, 638-5918, or Annie Parson-Wilson, 636-0356.
VAMP Noon Tuesday, Ameristar Casino; speaker, Denton Gibbes, president of Gibbes Company in Jackson.
Kiwanis Noon Tuesday, Maxwell’s; speaker, Charles Crow, director at River Region Cardiac Rehabilitation.
Public programs
Back to School Rally Saturday, 9 a.m. until; Vicksburg High School stadium; school supplies will be given out; sponsored by Warren County Community Development.
Rooting Demonstration 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Fant Nursery at the Flowers exit; bring cuttings to learn how and when to grow plants; presented by Dr. Dirt.
Laboring in God’s Vineyard 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 260 Mississippi 27 South; free food and clothing, health screenings and youth activities; sponsored by Living Word Baptist Church Community Care Network; pastor, Dr. Stevie C. Duncan; 661-0680.
Tennessee Walking and Racking Charity Horse Show Saturday, 5 p.m. until; Silver Creek Arena in Bovina; $5 for ages 12 and older; sponsored by Haven House Family Shelter.
Warren County Chorus Annual Musical 6 p.m. Saturday, E.D. Straughter Baptist Memorial Center, 1411 Martin Luther King Jr. St.; sponsored by the Warren County Baptist Association and Women’s Auxiliary.
“Single Saints Serving Christ,” a singles’ worship service; 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Triumph M.B. Church, 124 Pittman Road; speaker, Linda Sweezer, pastor of the House of Peace Worship Church; for information, Ramona Latham, 218-2479.
Levi’s “A Gathering Place,” 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Shelter Drive; music by Old Habits; donations accepted.
“The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” Auditions 2 p.m. Sunday and 6 p.m. Monday, Parkside Playhouse; 636-0471 or www.e-vtg.com for information; presented by Vicksburg Theatre Guild.
Warren-Yazoo Mental Health Roundtable discussion on uninsured; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, 3444 Wisconsin Ave.; Don Brown or Leigh Cook, 638-0031.
TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly; 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, Vicksburg Hospital cafeteria.
Kids Learn to Sew Class 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Southern Cultural Heritage Center, 1302 Adams St.; $35 includes fabric and basic supplies; instructors, Susan Crawley and Sue Bailey; children must have completed fourth grade; space limited; to register or for information, 631-2997.
After-School Program Registration open for the homework assistance programs at 920 Shannon St. or 1911-B Mission 66; program begins Aug. 9; sponsored by Central Mississippi Prevention Services; for information, 631-0102.
YMCA Prime Time After-School Program Registration open for grades k-6 at Purks or Raworth YMCA; 638-5565 or 638-1071 for information.
Churches
St. Paul M.B. Prayer for revival, 6 tonight-Friday, 1413 Elm St.; pastor, the Rev. Henry J. Williams.
St. Luke Church of God in Christ Revival, 7:30 tonight-Friday, 915 First East St.; speaker, Elder Stanley Brown of Jackson; for transportation, 638-0389; pastor, Elder Douglas Anderson.
Grove Street M.B. Back to School Youth Revival, 6 tonight-Friday, House of Peace Worship Church, 707 Pierce St.; speaker, the Rev. L. Carter; pastor, the Rev. Casey Fisher.
Uniting in Christ Ministries Church of Christ “Uniting Believers to the Body of Christ,” 7 tonight-Friday, 1184 Moore Road, Port Gibson; speakers, Joseph Mark Newsome and Joyce Wilson; overseer, Lynda Carter.
Temple Church of Christ (Holiness) USA Neighborhood outreach, noon-6 p.m. Friday, Sugar Hill community in Port Gibson; free food and fellowship; pastor, Howard Batchelor.
King David M.B. Garage sale, 7 a.m. Saturday, church parking lot, 1224 Bowmar Ave.; pastor, the Rev. Johnny L. Williams.
Mount Pisgah Saturday: Senior Choir rehearsal, 11 a.m.; Youth Choir rehearsal, noon, 1519 Lummie St.; fund raising money is due.
Rose Hill M.B. “Godly Instructions for Today,” a women’s conference; 10 a.m. Saturday, 683 Stenson Road; registration, 9:30; local speakers; free; Andrea Shelton, 631-0347; Brenda Tucker, 661-7533; Rachelle Wynn, 883-1090 or 994-4801.
Mount Zion No. 1 M.B. Ladies Auxiliary, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, 920 Fifth North St.; breakfast will be served; members are asked to attend; J.B. Johnson, 638-1832.
Greater Zion Travelers M.B. Cooper, Brown and Lewis Family Night; 7 p.m. Monday, 7501 Mississippi 27 N. in Utica; guests, Westhaven Choir, Ida Bass and Patricia Stamps; pastor, the Rev. Willie L. Lewis.
Benefits
Car Wash Saturday, 8 a.m. until; Pizza Hut on Pemberton Boulevard; sponsored by the New Rock of Ages M.B. Church Youth Choir; proceeds to benefit the Youth Choir.
Car Wash Saturday, 8 a.m. until; Christian Home M.B. Church No. 2, 4769 Lee Road; proceeds to go to the deacon board.