ARTS AND MUSIC
DIXIE MELODY BOYS 7 p.m. Jan. 11, Richland Faith Assembly of God, 1201 Richland Ave., Ceres. Grammy-nominated Southern gospel quartet from North Carolina in concert. Offering. (209) 538-3838.
LIBERTY QUARTET 7 p.m. Jan. 13, Immanuel Church, 517 Orange Church, Ripon. Southern gospel concert by group from Boise, Idaho. Offering. 599-2649.
CLASSES
MARRIAGE 911 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays beginning this week, New Life Christian Center, 2918 W. Tuolumne Road, Turlock. "Marriage 911 Hope for your marriage and harmony for your home," will be taught by Mark and Debbie Johnson and will run through March 7. Class is for one or both spouses in a challenging marriage. $20 for materials. (209) 634-7437.
GRIEFSHARE 5-6:30 p.m. Sundays beginning Jan. 8, Hilmar Covenant Church, 20056 American Ave. 13-week class uses DVDs to share topics related to death and grief, including "The Journey of Grief," "Why?" and "Lessons of Grief." The group is for any adult who has lost a loved one. (209) 668-0400.
FINANCIAL PEACE 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning Jan. 10, Crosspoint Community Church, 1301 12th St., Modesto. 13-week Financial Peace University class includes video teaching by Dave Ramsey. Topics include how to get out of debt and build wealth. $80 for materials, including DVDs and workbook. (209) a521-0181.
MISCELLANEOUS
CRYSTALCLEAR AWARDS 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Bethel Church, 2361 Scenic Drive, Modesto. 18th annual CrystalClear Awards sponsored by Staff of Life Ministries honors people who have given outstanding service to the community. Free dinner and awards program. (209) 496-3574.
Send your faith-based events by noon Tuesdays to snowicki@modbee.com, by fax to (209) 578-2207 or by mail to Sue Nowicki, The Bee, P.O. Box 5256, Modesto 95352.