RELIGION NOTES

Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 8601 Del Webb Blvd., will host the family concert “Souvenir de Florence Sextet,” featuring works by Tchaikovsky and Vivaldi, at 2 p.m. Sunday. The concert will feature members of “The Lion King” orchestra and the Las Vegas Philharmonic. Admission is free. A goodwill offering will be accepted (341-7800).

The Las Vegas Sinfonietta will perform a mixed chamber ensemble repertoire at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Green Valley Presbyterian Church, 1798 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson. Admission is free. A goodwill offering will be accepted (454-8484).

EVENTS

The youth group of Green Valley Presbyterian Church, 1798 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson, will have a swap meet 7 a.m.-2 p.m. today (454-8484).

The Interfaith Council of Southern Nevada will present interfaith forums at various locations through Nov. 14. The series will end with an interfaith Thanksgiving service at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at Congregation Ner Tamid, 55 N. Valle Verde Drive, Henderson. The forum “Economic Crises: Religious Solutions” will be offered at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Center for Spiritual Living Greater Las Vegas, 1420 E. Harmon Ave. For more information, visit www.interfaithsn.org (895-9303).

Community Lutheran Church, 3720 E. Tropicana Ave., is having a fall festival and craft expo 9 a.m.-7 p.m. today. The festival will feature crafts, food, drawings, a silent and live auction, live entertainment, a clown parade, children’s activities and other activities (458-2241).

Christ Church Episcopal, 2000 S. Maryland Parkway, is having its annual lobster fair featuring arts and crafts, a silent and live auction, food, drawings, live entertainment and other activities, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today (735-7655).

St. Margaret’s Guild of All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 4201 W. Washington Ave., is having a bazaar featuring handmade items, baked goods and a book sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. today (878-2373).

The Dorcas Circle ladies group of University United Methodist Church, 4412 S. Maryland Parkway, is having a patio sale featuring handmade crafts, holiday items, baked goods, greeting cards and white elephants, among other things, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday (733-7155).

St. James the Apostle Roman Catholic Church is having its annual Gospel Jazz Brunch and silent auction fundraising event 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets are $60, and are available at the church office, 1920 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. (648-6606).

Grace Community Church is having its annual Country Store 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-noon Oct. 23 featuring the sale of used clothes, housewares, hardware, furniture, appliances and other items at 1150 Wyoming St., Boulder City (293-2018).

The Crafty Ladies of Reformation Lutheran Church, 580 E. St. Louis Ave., will have a fall festival and holiday bazaar featuring handmade items, baked goods and other items, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 23 (732-2052).

Canyon Ridge Christian Church, 6200 W. Lone Mountain Road, will have King’sFaire featuring interactive rides, bounce houses, play centers, giant slides, a magic show, a concert by Anthem Lights and food, 4:45-9 p.m. Oct. 29. The fee is $5 for the King’sFaire activities and $10 for activities and the concert. A “two for five” admission is available; with the purchase of five tickets, receive two tickets free (658-2722).

First Henderson United Methodist Church will have its annual Nevada Day celebration featuring bounce houses, carnival rides, games, a craft fair, chili cook-off, food and other activities, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 30 in the church parking lot at 609 E. Horizon Drive, Henderson. Those interested in participating in the craft fair or chili cook-off can call 565-0465 or 283-2970.

SERVICES

The Church at South Las Vegas will host its annual fall conference at 5 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday at 3051 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson. Speaking at the conference will be John Bevere, international speaker and co-host of “The Messenger”; Judah Smith, lead pastor of the City Church in Seattle; Dr. Samuel Chand, consultant and mentor to some of America’s pastors; and Benny Perez, pastor of the Church at South Las Vegas. All services are free and open to the public (361-1579).

Reformation Lutheran Church, 580 E. St. Louis Ave., will have a Renewal Weekend featuring the following events: a healing service at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28; a presentation of “Sacred Music” at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 29; a festival dinner with keynote speaker Bishop Stephen Talmage of the ELCA Grand Canyon Synod at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30, $15, reservations required; and a service highlighting the reception of new members through baptism, confirmation and transfers at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 31 (732-2052).

MEETINGS

The Secular Franciscans of St. Margaret of Cortona fraternity meets at 12:30 p.m. the fourth Sunday of the month at Pace E Bene offices, 1420 W. Bartlett Ave. (453-2417).

classes

The Rev. Jim Serada and the Vernon Howard Study Group will meet at 6 p.m. Oct. 26 at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road (616-9317).

Reformation Lutheran Church, 580 E. St. Louis Ave., offers English as a Second Language classes at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays (541-1952 or 732-2052).

Stillpoint Center for Spiritual Development, 8072 W. Sahara Ave., will offer an interfaith meditation service with David Scheuneman at 6 p.m. Oct. 24. A $5 donation is suggested. Registration is required (243-4040).

Community Baptist Church, 245 E. Foster Ave., Henderson, offers a free reading program for all ages 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays (565-0071).

Singles groups

The Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada, Temple Sinai and Congregation Ner Tamid offer a variety of programs for Jewish singles of all ages in Las Vegas and Henderson. For details, call the Jewish Community Center at 794-0090, Temple Sinai at 254-5110 or Congregation Ner Tamid at 733-6292.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church sponsors singles groups for professionals 25 to 45 years old and a singles group for people 45 and older (228-8311, Ext. 7333 or 7334).

Single Adults Learning Together, or SALT Ministries of CornerStone Christian Fellowship, meets at 6 p.m. Saturdays at 5825 W. Eldora Ave. (871-5050).

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