The Vicksburg Area Chapter of the American Red Cross will host a catfish dinner Jan. 22 at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Fisher Ferry Road.

The event, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., will include fried or grilled catfish, french fries, hush puppies and coleslaw.

Tickets are $8, and can be purchased at the door or the Red Cross office on Cherry Street. Call 601-636-9182.

Also on the calendar:

• Clash in the Kitchen — 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at The Rainbow Room at Rainbow Casino; showdown between chefs Jay Parmegiani of ROCA and John Kellogg of Cedar Grove; tickets: $40 at ROCA, Cedar Grove or Rainbow Casino.

• Lebanese Dinner — 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Feb. 1 at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church; dine-in or take-out; tickets: $10 at the church on Washington Street; 601-636-2483.

• Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper — Feb. 16 at Christ Episcopal Church; tickets: $6 for adults, $3.50 for children at the door or in advance at church on Main Street; homemade desserts also to be sold; to benefit community outreach; 601-638-5899.

• Easter Egg Factory — Chocolate eggs by Gibson Memorial United Methodist Church; dates to be announced; 601-636-2605.