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ARTS AND MUSIC

"SECRETS OF JONATHAN SPERRY" — Held over a third week through Thursday, Brenden Theatres, downtown Modesto. Christian movie features Gavin MacLeod and Robert Guillaume and deals with friendships, bullies and forgiveness. Check for times at www.brendentheatres.com.

FAITH NIGHT — 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dutch Hollow Farms, Oakdale and Claribel roads, Modesto. Concert by local Christian rock bands Radio Friendly and Mars Hill Revisited. $5 for concert and small pumpkin; free for children 12 and under. 456-4629.

GOLDEN STATE QUARTET —6 p.m. Oct. 25, Village Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, 1825 N. Central Ave., Ceres. Southern gospel group from Bakersfield in concert. Offering. 537-0997.

GOSPEL MATINEE — 2 p.m. Oct. 31, Assembly of God Church,3126 Stanislaus St., Riverbank. The Weatherfords from Oklahoma and Herb Henry at the grand piano in concert. Offering. 538-3838.

CLASSES

"DEEP CALLS TO DEEP" — 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Bethel Church, 2361 Scenic Drive, Modesto. Seminar led by the Rev. Irma Diaz. 521-5440.

"REVELATION'S MYSTERIES" — 6:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 and 29-31, Ceres Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1633 N. Central Ave. Anil Kanda, a former Hindu, will speak on how the biblical book of Revelation relates to current times. Free, including dinner. 538-1074.

MISCELLANEOUS

EGYPTIAN FESTIVAL —11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church, 315 S. Orange Ave., Ripon. Annual festival includes bazaar with Egyptian/Coptic art and jewelry, Egyptian food, pastries, music and tours of church with iconic art. Free admission. 599-3310.

WHITE MASS —5:45 p.m. Monday, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1813 Oakdale Road, Modesto. Mass for health care professionals and their families celebrates feast of St. Luke, patron saint of physicians. The Rev. Ramon Bejarano of St. Stanislaus parish will preside. Followed by dinner featuring William Cox, CEO of the Alliance of Catholic Healthcare. Mass, free. Dinner, $45 in advance, $55 at door. 551-3213.

SWEDISH SMORGASBORD — 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Hilmar Covenant Church, 20056 American Ave. Annual smorgasbord is in its 61st year and features traditional Swedish food such as meatballs, potato sausage and cookies, as well as Swedish decorations and clothing. Tickets must be preordered, $20 adults, $10 children. 668-0400.

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 25, St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1225 Olive St., Oakdale. International foods, entertainment, etc. Free entrance. 847-2715.

FRIENDS DAY — 1 to 5 p.m. Oct. 25, Ceres Christian Church, 3502 Roeding Road. Day begins with worship services at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. followed by Friend's Day Car Show, which includes car and motorcycle show plus food, music, games, etc. $20 in advance, $25 at door. 537-8931.

PRIESTHOOD SERVICES — 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 9 and 11 a.m. Oct. 25, bilingual Mass at all services, and 5 p.m. Oct. 25, Life Teen Mass in English, all followed by receptions to honor the pastor, the Rev. Armando Vergara, and associate pastor, the Rev. Editho Mascardo. Offering. 883-4310.

HALLOWEEN ALTERNATIVES

HARVEST FESTIVAL — 6 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 30, 409 12th St., Modesto. Sponsored by The Journey Church and Crosswalk Church. Event includes carnival games, prizes, food, music, costume contest (nonscary costumes only), etc., for kids from preschool through junior high. Games and food donation: adults, $1; children to age 18, one can of food. 524-7489.

AUSSIE OUTBACK — 6:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 31, Calvary Chapel of Modesto, 4500 American Ave. at Pelandale Avenue. Harvest party theme: Boomerang Express Train to the Great Australian Outback. Come dressed as anything Australian or as a train engineer. Bounce houses, slides, games and candy. Free. 545-5530.

SUPERHERO MYSTERY NIGHT — 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 31, Cornerstone Community Church, 17900 Comconex Road, Manteca. Giant inflatables, games, snack bar, candy, Superheroes such as Batman, Batgirl, Robin, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Hulk, etc. to sign autographs and pose for photos. Cost: $1 and one bag of candy. 825-1220.

TRUNK OR TREAT — 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31, Bethel Church, 2361 Scenic Drive, Modesto. Event includes decorated car trunks filled with treats plus games, prizes, bounce houses, more. Free. 521-5440.

HARVEST PARTY — 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Dutch Hollow Farms, corner of Claribel Avenue and Oakdale Road. Sponsored by Modesto Christian Reformed Church. Games, prizes, candy. Free. 523-1906.

TRUNK OR TREAT — 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31, Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 1600 Carver Road, Modesto. No scary costumes. Admission: Any cat supply, which will be donated to Alley Cat Guardians. 529-3228.

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