RELIGION NOTES

MUSIC

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

Christ Episcopal Church, 2000 S. Maryland Parkway, will present an organ concert with Ty Woodward at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5. Woodward, a representative of Schantz Organ Co., will perform on the church's pipe organ. Tickets are $15, and may be purchased in advance or at the door (735-7655).

EVENTS

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 New Tamid, 55 N. Valle Verde Drive, Henderson. The forum, "The Devil Made Me Do It: Perceptions of Evil," 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).

Grace Community Church is having its annual Country Store 8 a.m.-noon today 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. today (732-2052).

Canyon Ridge Christian Church, 6200 W. Lone Mountain Road, will have a 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. Friday. 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.

Christ the King Catholic Community will have its annual auction and wine tasting at 7 p.m. Nov. 5 in the campus gymnasium at 4925 S. Torrey Pines Drive. The auction will feature a variety of gift baskets and items. The fee is $20. Free day care for children younger than 8 will be provided (871-1904).

The CNT Sisterhood of Congregation Ner Tamid will have its annual Hanukkah bazaar featuring Judaica items including jewelry, specialty menorahs and Hanukkah items; kitchen items; holiday gifts; a book fair; and other items, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 7 at 55 N. Valle Verde Drive, Henderson (733-6292).

SERVICES

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. Thursday; a presentation of "Sacred Music" at 6:30 p.m. Friday; 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 Las Vegas Lay Dominicans will have their monthly meeting featuring prayer, formation activities and a Communion service, 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 30 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Newman Community, 4765 Brussels St.

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. Tuesday at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road (616-9317).

Blue Lotus Insight Meditation Group, a nonprofit organization, will offer events with Buddhist scholar and meditation master Bhante Saranapala Nov. 3-7: a public speech on "The Problem of Existence: A Buddhist Perspective" at 7 p.m. Nov. 3 at All Saints Episcopal Church, 4201 W. Washington Ave., a donation of $25 is suggested (878-2373); a meditation class and discussion, "Tranquility Through Inner Observation," at 6 p.m. Nov. 5 at Northwest Yoga Studio, 7810 W. Ann Road, fees are $5-$12 (240-9996); a meditation retreat, "Ultimate Search for Enlightenment: A Journey of Intuition and Striving," 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 6 at Regency Towers, 3111 Bel Air Drive, the fee is $100, including lunch and tea break, with reservations required by Nov. 1 (882-6352); a meditation and advanced Buddhist discussion on "The Wisdom of Emptiness" at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 7 at Blue Sky Yoga, 107 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 215, a donation of $25 is suggested (592-1396).

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. Sunday. A $5 donation is suggested. Registration is required (243-4040).

The Las Vegas Diamond Way Buddhist Group offers guided meditation and dharma talks at 7:45 p.m. Thursdays (260-4426).

Govinda's Center of Vedic India, 6380 S. Eastern Ave., offers Mantra Meditation, a presentation of Indian Vedic Wisdom, vegetarian snacks and literature at 6 p.m. Sundays (434-8332).

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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