As the Persian Gulf war continues, people at home are...

As the Persian Gulf war continues, people at home are organizing events from prayer vigils to blood drives. Send information on such events to: Gulf Events, Features Dept., 501 N. Calvert St., Baltimore 21278; or fax it to [phone].

*Today: An all-night vigil begins at 7 p.m. at the Church of SS. Philip and James, 2801 N. Charles St. Billed as a "non-political" event, "From Discord to Harmony, Toward Healing the Wounds of War" is intended to deal with the emotions brought on by the Persian Gulf war. The public is invited; refreshments and breakfast will be served. Call 235-2294.

*Monday and Tuesday: WMIX-FM and the American Red Cross are holding a special blood drive to benefit U.S. troops in the Middle East and also people in need of blood in Baltimore. Zamoski Auditorium, Sinai Hospital, 2401 W. Belvedere Ave. at Northern Parkway. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday. Call 825-5400.

*Feb. 4: The Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs will present "After the Gulf Crisis," a talk by Dr. William B. Quandt, senior fellow of the Brookings Institution. 6 p.m. Stouffer Harborplace Hotel. Reservations required; tickets $15 for non-members. Call 727-2150.