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MUSIC AND ARTS

BOB STROMBERG — 7-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Big Valley Grace Community Church, 4040 Tully Road, Modesto. Author and comedian Bob Stromberg, star of theatrical comedy "Triple Espresso (A Highly Caffeinated Comedy)" will perform to single's group Thursday and married group Friday. Tickets $10 per person, $5 extra for child care. 571-4341.

COMEDY NIGHT — 7 p.m. Feb. 7, Davis Park Church of Christ, 901 W. Rumble Road, Modesto. Bob Smiley, who has opened for groups such as Toby Mac, MercyMe and The Newsboys, will perform comedy concert. $5 in advance, $7.50 at door. 522-7226.

CLASSES

THE TRUTH PROJECT — 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sundays, beginning Sunday, Valley Bible Fellowship, 1483 Mable Ave., Modesto. 12-week video series from Focus on the Family offers biblical worldview. Topics include ethics, anthropology, science, history and sociology. For junior high students through adults. Free. 527-0079.

MARRIAGE 911 — 6:30-8:30 Tuesdays, beginning Tuesday, Shelter Cove Community Church, 4242 Coffee Road, Modesto. 12-week class for couples and separated individuals by Joe and Michelle Williams, authors of "Yes, Your Marriage Can Be Saved." Free; optional workbook, $20. 578-4357.

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY — 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning Feb. 3, Redeemer Church, 1328 H St., Modesto. 13-week class features video series by financial expert Dave Ramsey. $93 per person or couple for materials (book, workbook, CD set). 324-9530.

BIBLE STUDY — 7 p.m. Wednesdays, beginning Wednesday, Western View Mobile Home Park clubhouse, 1400 N. Tully Road, Turlock. Nondenominational Bible study led by the Rev. Wylie McAbee, retired pastor. General study on subjects such as repentance, the person of God, the Trinity, baptism, etc. Free. 656-9123.

GRIEFSHARE — 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, beginning Thursday, Modesto Covenant Church, 913 Floyd Ave. Support group for anyone who has lost a loved one includes video series, discussion, workbook. $15. 529-3266.

SPEAKERS

EPISCOPAL LEADERS — 7 p.m. Wednesday, DeRosa University Center Ballroom, University of the Pacific, Stockton. Bonnie Anderson, president of the House of Deputies, will speak on "Creative Conflict: Relationship building with people who disagree." Following presentation, Anderson speaks with Michael Glass, chancellor for the Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin, facilitated by a UOP grad student. Free. 946-2538.

ANSWERS IN GENESIS — Feb 1-2, Calvary Chapel Modesto, 4300 American Ave. Internationally known speaker and author Ken Ham leads conference about dinosaurs, the age of the Earth, creation and evolution and other topics. 8:30 and 10:45 a.m., 6 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1; and 9:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Feb. 2. Free. 545-5530.

MISCELLANEOUS

DALAI LAMA MOVIE — 10:30 a.m. Jan. 31, Modesto Church of the Brethren, 2301 Woodland Ave. Screening of "Dalai Lama Renaissance" followed by discussion and introductory meditation instruction. Sponsored by Valley Heartland Zen Group and SERV. $10. 535-6750.

CRAB FEED — 6 p.m. Feb. 7, Our Lady of Fatima parish gym, 505 W. Granger Ave., Modesto. Annual crab feed includes dancing and entertainment. Tickets, $35, must be purchased by Feb. 1. 765-8466.

Submit items by noon Tuesday to Sue Nowicki at snowicki@modbee.com.