RELIGION NOTES

MUSIC

In celebration of Community Lutheran Church's 35th anniversary, the church will present the concert "35 Years of Christmas," featuring more than 100 singers, dancers and musicians, at 7 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6 at 3720 E. Tropicana Ave. Tickets are $20 to $35 (458-2241).

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).

EVENTS

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 5081 N. Rainbow Blvd., will have its annual holiday craft bazaar featuring quilts, holiday decorations, woodworking, baked goods, drawings and door prizes, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today (617-4900).

The Marthas and Marys of St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 2575 W. El Campo Grande Ave., North Las Vegas, will have a fall craft show and bake sale featuring handmade holiday items, gift baskets, children's items, baked goods and a drawing, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday (657-0200).

Calvary Chapel Spring Valley, 7175 W. Oquendo Road, will have its "Shoulder the Burden" event featuring a Thanksgiving feast and items and services for the homeless and those in need 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday. Transportation will be available at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon at these locations: Salvation Army courtyard, 31 W. Owens Ave.; the lot across from Calvary Chapel Downtown Outreach, corner of Lola Avenue and Christina Street; Christ Episcopal Church, 2000 S. Maryland Parkway; and in front of Shade Tree shelter, corner of Main Street and Owens Avenue. For more information or to volunteer, call 362-9000 or visit www.ccspringvalley.org.

Green Valley Methodist Church, 2200 Robindale Road, will have "Hanging of the Greens," a service of preparation for Christmas, 4-7 p.m. Nov. 29 (454-7989).

The Women of St. Joseph, Husband of Mary Roman Catholic Church will have a craft fair and bake sale 3-7 p.m. Nov. 29 and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 30 at 7260 W. Sahara Ave. (363-1902).

The Sisterhood of Congregation Ner Tamid, 55 N. Valle Verde Drive, Henderson, will have its annual holiday bazaar featuring ceramics, handbags, handmade craft items, mah jongg items, food, music, games, a drawing and door prizes, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 7 (733-6292).

The Women's League of Temple Beth Sholom, 10700 Havenwood Lane, will have its annual Hanukkah bazaar featuring original jewelry; Judaic items; kosher herbs and spices; candles; stained, fused and handblown glass pieces; mah jongg sets and accessories; and food and other items, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 7 (804-1333).

The Lebanese American Festival featuring live entertainment, games, food, crafts, a silent auction and other activities will be 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Dec. 6 and 1-5 p.m. Dec. 7 at St. Sharbel Church, 10325 Rancho Destino Road. A liturgy and blessing of the hall will be at 11 a.m. Sunday. For more information, call 285-3533 or visit www.stsharbel-lv.org.

The L'Dor V'Dor Committee of Temple Beth Sholom will present a free celebration of Hanukkah for homebound and facility-bound seniors throughout Las Vegas at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 16 at Temple Beth Sholom, 10700 Havenwood Lane. The event will feature singing by children from Sandra and Stanley Mallin Early Childhood Center, entertainment by Ron Seifer and a catered lunch by Spiedini Ristorante and chef Gustav Mauler. Reservations are required by Dec. 8 and attendees should indicate if transportation is needed. Call Elaine Jacobs at 228-0247.

SERVICES

New Antioch Christian Fellowship, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. North, will host "A Cultural Experience," the fifth annual Garifuna Settlement Day Celebration, with keynote speaker the Rev. Sonya Cheltenham, at 2 p.m. today (884-8072, 810-9936 or 467-3562).

Green Valley Presbyterian Church, 1798 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson, will have a Thanksgiving Eve service at 7 p.m. Wednesday. A fellowship and dessert potluck will follow in Fellowship Hall (454-8484).

Community Baptist Church, 245 E. Foster Ave., Henderson, will host a Thanksgiving service at 10 a.m. Thursday (565-0071).

Reformation Lutheran Church, 580 E. St. Louis Ave., will have an informal "Thanksgiving Eve-Eve" service at 7 p.m. Tuesday with the Gospel Quartet. A pie fellowship will follow at 7:45 p.m. (732-2052).

St. Bridget Catholic Church, 220 N. 14th St., will have a Novena in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Dec. 3-12 with a rosary recitation at 6:30 p.m. and a Mass celebration at 7 (384-3382).

Community Lutheran Church, 3720 E. Tropicana Ave., will celebrate the church's 35th anniversary at services at 9 and 11 a.m. Dec. 7. A reception will follow both services. In addition, Doug Wilson will perform a concert featuring the church's new organ at 2 p.m. (458-2241).

CLASSES

The Rev. Jim Serada and the Vernon Howard Study Group will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road (616-9317).

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, 4794 S. Eastern Ave., Suite C, offers singles programs for adults of all ages. Jewish singles in their 20s and 30s meet at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of the month at the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Co. at The District, 2220 Village Walk Drive, Henderson; Jewish singles age 60 and older meet for dinner at various locations the third Wednesday of the month in Henderson, and the last Thursday of the month in Summerlin; all singles meet for a movie the fourth Wednesday of the month at Rave Motion Pictures, 6857 Las Vegas Blvd. South (794-0090).

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church sponsors a singles group for professionals 25 to 45 years old that meets for hiking and other social outings (228-8311, Ext. 7334). There also is a singles group for people 45 and older interested in social, spiritual and cultural activities (228-8311, Ext. 7333).

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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