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ARTS AND MUSIC

RANDY STONEHILL — 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. today, Victory Life Center, 2118 Woodland Ave., Modesto. Stonehill, a Christian folk singer famous for "Shut de Door" and other songs, will be in concert. Offering. 527-7995.

REVISED STANDARD VERSION — 6 p.m. Sept. 27, Richland Faith Assembly of God, 1201 Richland Ave., Ceres. Gospel group from Bakersfield to perform. Offering. 538-3838.

PALMETTO STATE QUARTET — 7 p.m. Oct. 1, North Modesto Church of God, 1918 Sherwood Ave. Gospel group in concert. Offering. 538-3838.

SPEAKERS

DAVID HOCKING — 7 p.m. Friday, 9 and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday, and 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sept. 27, Shelter Cove Community Church, 4242 Coffee Road, Modesto. Hocking, a Bible teacher and author, will speak at this Bible prophecy conference "Where is the Promise of His Coming?" Offering. 567-3200.

BOB STROMBERG — 7 p.m. Sept. 30, Big Valley Grace Community Church, 4040 Tully Road, Modesto. Author and comedian Stromberg uses stand-up comedy, story and shtick in his performance. $10 adults, $5 students. 577-1604.

CLASSES

TOUGH QUESTIONS — 7 p.m. Thursdays, beginning this week through Oct. 29, Monte Vista Chapel, 1619 W. Monte Vista Ave., Turlock. "Defending the Faith" lecture series includes talks on pluralism, bioethics, naturalism, evil, pain and suffering and the reliability of the Bible. Speakers include professors from Biola University. Free kickoff Thursday. $95 if registered by today; $120 after that; college students free with ID. 634-4935.

BETH MOORE STUDY — 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, beginning this week, Modesto Covenant Church, 911 Floyd Ave. 11-week women's Bible study: "A Woman's Heart, God's Dwelling Place" includes updated videos by Moore. $20 for workbooks. 527-4110.

FINANCIAL PEACE — 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays beginning this week, Redeemer Church, 1328 H St., Modesto. 13-week Financial Peace University study includes videos by financial expert Dave Ramsey on topics such as emergency funds, eliminating debt and understanding mortgages and insurance needs. $93 for all materials. 324-9530.

WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY — 1-2:30 p.m. Thursdays, beginning this week through Oct. 29, Sacred Heart Church, Rose and Lyons avenues, Turlock. $10 for materials of study on the Gospel of Matthew, Part 1 (Chapters 1-12). 634-9836.

DISCOVERY CLASS — 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sundays, beginning Sept. 27, First United Methodist Church, 850 16th St., Modesto. 7-week class teaches five practices for spiritual growth. Child care and lunch provided. $12. 522-9046.

MISCELLANEOUS

TABERNACLE EXPERIENCE — 2-8 p.m. weekdays and 1-6 p.m. weekends through Sept. 27, Shelter Cove Community Church, 4242 Coffee Road, Modesto. Interactive journey takes you through replica of ancient Jewish tabernacle at time of Moses. $5. 567-3200.

BLESSING OF ANIMALS — 10 a.m. today, First Congregational Church of Salida, 4825 Broadway. Service held outdoors in fenced yard next to church. Bring pet food to donate to animal shelter. 545-1156.

COUNTY FAIR PICNIC — 3 p.m. today, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 640 N. Minaret Ave., Turlock. Annual event includes food, games, pony rides, petting zoo, small-pet contest, apple pie contest, etc. Free. 667-7712.

CHURCH FESTIVAL — 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, noon to 10 p.m. Sept. 27, St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Maze Blvd., Modesto. Friday, pasta dinner, wine and cheese tent, carnival games, entertainment; Saturday, Hispanic dinner, microbrew tent, car show; Sept. 27, 5K fun run/walk and kids run, pancake breakfast, chicken barbecue, entertainment, auction. 524-4381.