RELIGION NOTES

MUSIC

The Las Vegas Camerata featuring violinist DeAnn Letourneau, cellist Andrew Smith and pianist Sandra Rivers will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 8601 Del Webb Blvd. Admission is free, but a freewill offering will be taken (341-7800).

EVENTS

Dr. M. Zuhdi Jasser, chairman of the board of directors of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy and the narrator of the documentary "The Third Jihad," will speak at Temple Beth Sholom, 10700 Havenwood Lane, at 4:30 p.m. Sunday (804-1333).

St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 5300 S. El Camino Road, will celebrate its 50th anniversary with Great Vespers and Artoclasia at 5 p.m. today followed by a Greek Village dinner dance at 6:30 p.m. The fee is $50. On Sunday, the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy and Memorial Service will be at 10 a.m. followed by a champagne brunch. General admission is $20; $10 for children younger than 12. Reservations are required for all events (221-8245).

Green Valley Presbyterian Church, 1798 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson, will have a Swap Meet & Craft Show featuring handmade items, holiday decorations, food and gently used items, 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. today (454-8484).

Christ Church Episcopal, 2000 S. Maryland Parkway, will have its annual Lobster Fair featuring live and cooked lobsters, silent and live auctions, and entertainment, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today (735-7655).

"Chosen Garment -- The Whole Bible In One Act," a dramatic presentation by Steven Mosely, will be performed at 6 p.m. Sunday at Holy Spirit Church, 6670 W. Cheyenne Ave. A chili dinner will precede the presentation at 5 p.m. Tickets are $8 and are available during church office hours and after worship services (645-1777).

Reformation Lutheran Church, 580 E. St. Louis Ave., is having a holiday bazaar and bake sale 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 24 (732-2052).

Women of the Vine of Mountain View Presbyterian Church will have a fall bazaar featuring jewelry, original art, ornaments, baked goods, drawings and more, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 24 at 8601 Del Webb Blvd. (341-7800).

Author Mitch Albom will discuss his book, "Have a Little Faith: A True Story," and host a reception at 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at Temple Beth Sholom, 10700 Havenwood Lane. A VIP meet-and-greet will be at 6 p.m. Reserved seating is $54 for Jewish Community Center and Temple Beth Sholom members and $60 for nonmembers. General admission is $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Access to the VIP meet-and-greet, an autographed book and premier seating is available for a $100 donation. For tickets, call 794-0090.

First Presbyterian Church, 1515 W. Charleston Blvd., will have a fall festival featuring dinner, pumpkin carving, a chili cook-off, game booths and children's activities, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 29. Dinner tickets are $2 in advance and $3 at the door. Pumpkin carving tools will be provided for those who bring a pumpkin to carve. To compete in the cook-off, call the church at 384-4554.

St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 2575 W. El Campo Grande Ave., North Las Vegas, will have "A Celebration of Fall" festival featuring music, entertainment, games, prizes and an international food fair, 3-9 p.m. Oct. 30 (657-0200).

First Henderson United Methodist Church, 609 E. Horizon Drive, Henderson, is having a Nevada Day celebration 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 31. The event will feature a chili cook-off, craft fair, variety show, food, bounce houses, carnival rides and games. To participate in the cook-off or craft fair, or for more information, call Elizabeth Trosper at 283-2970 or Sue Smuskiewicz at 565-0465.

Echoes of Faith Church, 1401 E. Washington Ave., will have its annual harvest carnival featuring carnival games, candy, prizes, food, an obstacle course, live entertainment and more, 3-9 p.m. Oct. 31 (642-0011).

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

Wellspring Church of All Nations, 4870 Janell Drive, will have an equipping summit on "Faith That Moves Mountains" 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today. Lunch will be provided (631-5027).

Jesus the Good Shepherd Anglican Church, 2980 Sunridge Heights Parkway, Henderson, is having an All Saints Retreat Weekend on learning the role of saints in prayer and worship Oct. 30 and 31. The fee is $30 (430-8789).

Reformation Lutheran Church, 580 E. St. Louis Ave., offers English as a Second Language classes at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays (202-6579 or 732-2052).

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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