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ARTS AND MUSIC

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

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

SPEAKERS

DAVID HOCKING — 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. today, Shelter Cove Community Church, 4242 Coffee Road, Modesto. Hocking, a Bible teacher and author, will speak on "Where is the Promise of His Coming?" Offering. 567-3200.

BOB STROMBERG — 7 p.m. Wednesday, 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 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 are professors from Biola University. Cost: $120; college students free with ID. 634-4935.

DISCOVERY CLASS — 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sundays, beginning today, 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.

REFORMATION SERIES — 6 p.m. Sundays, beginning Oct. 4, Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 1448 Standiford Ave., Modesto. Four week series of lectures to celebrate Protestant Reformation. This year's theme: English Puritans. Refreshments follow lecture. Free. 522-5922.

MEDITATION WORKSHOP — 1 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 4, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Stanislaus County, 2172 Kiernan Road, Modesto. Workshop on differences in meditation styles and brief exercises. $25. 667-7486.

TOTAL MONEY MAKEOVER — 6 p.m. Sundays beginning Oct. 4, Bethel Church, 2361 Scenic Drive, Modesto. 8-week class features videos by financial expert Dave Ramsey. Class limited to 15 couples; free nursery care. $20 per couple. 521-5440.

GENEROUS CHRISTIANITY — 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Oct. 7, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1528 Oakdale Road, Modesto. 7-week class on topics based on book, "Questions on the Way." Free. 522-3267.

MISCELLANEOUS

TABERNACLE EXPERIENCE — 1 to 6 p.m. today, 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.

CHURCH FESTIVAL — Noon to 10 p.m. today, St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Maze Blvd., Modesto. 5K fun run/walk and kids run, pancake breakfast, chicken barbecue, entertainment, auction. 524-4381.

BENEFIT WALKATHON — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, beginning at Graceada Park on Needham Street in Modesto. Tracks for children, adults and joggers. Sponsored by Modesto Seventh-day Adventist Church, the event raises money to buy shoes for children in Ethiopia. Includes food booths, face painting, prizes, raffle, etc. 544-6261.

INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY — 10 a.m. today, Valley Bible Fellowship, 1483 Mable Ave., Modesto. Continental breakfast, followed by worship service that will include several cultures and languages. Offering. 527-0079.

HARVEST BREAKFAST — 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, Livingston United Methodist Church, 11695 Olive Ave. Ham and eggs with choice of pancakes or biscuits and gravy, $6 adults or $4 children's plate. Store with items such as sushi, baked goods, plants, etc. also on site. 394-2264.