RELIGION NOTES

Music

Lamb of God Lutheran Church, 6220 N. Jones Blvd., will have a free concert featuring vocalists, pianists and a cellist performing works from the Baroque and Romantic periods at 2 p.m. Oct. 9 (645-4998).

SERVICES

Valley Outreach Synagogue-P'nai Tikvah will offer free High Holy Days services. Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur services will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Oct. 8 at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane, North Las Vegas. Reservations are required for each of the services and can be made by calling 436-4900.

St. George's Anglican Church, 7676 W. Gilmore Ave., will offer a blessing of the animals in celebration of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi at 4 p.m. today on the church patio (395-4576).

King David Memorial Chapel and Cemetery, 2697 E. Eldorado Lane, will have Kever Dorot, a community-wide memorial service, Sunday at the following venues: 10:30 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery, 1500 Las Vegas Blvd. North; 1 p.m. at King David Memorial Cemetery; and 1 p.m. at Palm Memorial Park Northwest, 6701 N. Jones Blvd. (464-8570).

Northgate Christian Church will celebrate its 70th anniversary Friday through Oct. 9. The church will have a service at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Casa De Dios, Iglesia Internacional de Las Vegas, 501 N. Mojave Road. On Oct. 8, the church will have various activities; call the church office for details. A celebration service honoring former pastors will be at 10 a.m. Oct. 9 at Canyon Springs High School, 350 E. Alexander Road. The guest speaker will be Glenn Burris, president of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel (384-6960).

EVENTS

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Our Lady of the Rosary will have its annual fashion show and luncheon noon-3 p.m. today in the Ave Maria Center at Holy Family Catholic Church, 4490 Mountain Vista St. Tickets are $20 and proceeds will be used to help the needy in the Las Vegas Valley (458-2593).

Lamb of God Lutheran Church, 6220 N. Jones Blvd., will have its annual Lutheran Women's Missionary League yard sale 7 a.m.-1 p.m. today in the church parking lot (645-4998).

Epiphany Episcopal Church, 9041 S. Pecos Road, Suite 4000, Henderson, will have a "Taste of Spain" fundraiser at 5 p.m. today. The event will feature Spanish wines and tapas as well as a silent auction and drawing. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door and are available at the church before 10 a.m. Sunday services or by calling 339-7239. Proceeds will benefit church ministries.

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Festival will be 9 a.m.-11 p.m. today and 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday at 2300 Sunridge Heights Parkway, Henderson. The festival will feature animal blessings, entertainment, drawings, international food tastings, children's activities and crafts (914-2175).

Good Samaritan Lutheran Church, 8425 W. Windmill Lane, will have its "Sips 4 Scholarships" event, featuring gourmet food and international wines, 7-9 p.m. today. Proceeds will benefit New Hope Christian Academy Scholarship students. For tickets and information, call 873-3589.

Liberty Baptist Church, 6501 W. Lake Mead Blvd., will have an "Old Fashioned Sunday" all-day event beginning with the 9:30 a.m. service on Sunday. The event will feature pie-bake contests, fair games, face painting, rodeo events, a petting zoo, a free barbecue and other activities. Western wear is encouraged (647-4522).

Reformation Lutheran Church, 580 E. St. Louis Ave., will have a blessing of animals in honor of St. Francis of Assisi at noon Oct. 8 in the church's courtyard (732-2052).

The Women's Society of St. Anthony of Padua Parish will have a Holiday Boutique featuring ornaments, wreaths, artwork, baked goods and other items, 4-6 p.m. Oct. 8 and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 9 at Centennial High School, 10200 Centennial Parkway (399-6897).

Green Valley Presbyterian Church's Gingerbread Fair and Pantry, featuring kitchen items, angels, seasonal and holiday decorations, baked goods and other items, will be 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 8 at 1798 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson (454-8484).

Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4601 W. Lake Mead Blvd., will have a craft and yard sale 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 8. To reserve a sale space, call 648-8437 between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Daughters of Mary at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in Pahrump will have its annual Day of Reflection 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 8. The theme is "Mary Star of the Sea." Lunch is included; all women are welcome. Call 775-727-4044 for reservations.

First Presbyterian Church of Las Vegas, 1515 W. Charleston Blvd., will offer a Ringers' Workshop beginning with registration at 6:30 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Oct. 8 in the church's social hall. The fee is $35 at the door. The clinician will be Nancy Jessup from Concordia University in Irvine, Calif. (384-4554).

Christ Lutheran Church, 111 N. Torrey Pines Drive, will host Octoberfest, featuring traditional German food, entertainment, a silent auction and drawings, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 14. Tickets are $12.50 for adults; $5 for children. For advance tickets and information, call 363-3869.

First Christian Church of Las Vegas, 101 S. Rancho Drive, will have its annual craft and gift market featuring handcrafted items, food, free balloons for ages 12 and younger and a door prize, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 14 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 15 (384-1544).

Community Lutheran Church, 3720 E. Tropicana Ave., will have a fall festival and craft expo featuring holiday crafts and gifts, collectibles, home decor, food and other items and activities, 4-8 p.m. Oct. 14 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 15 (458-2241).

MEETINGS

The Sathya Sai Baba Devotional Singing Group meets at 5 p.m. Sundays at 1128 Triumph Court (461-8655).

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).

Hindu Temple & Jain Center of Las Vegas, 1701 Sageberry Drive, offers Balaji Abhishekam services at 10:45 a.m. the first Saturday of the month in the temple, and Aarti Pooja services at noon Sundays (304-9207).

CLASSES

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

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