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ARTS AND MUSIC

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

NICOLE C. MULLEN — 7 p.m. today, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto. Nationally known Christian recording artist in concert to benefit Healing Nations, a nonprofit ministry working with children and youth in west Modesto. $25 to $40 from Family Bible Center in Turlock or www.galloarts.org. 549-1828.

MARK HASKETT — 11:30 a.m. Nov. 1, Unity Church of Modesto, 2467 Veneman Ave. Haskett, joined by vocalist Katy Burroughs, will sing selections from "Song of the Prophet," with commentary on the life and spirituality of Kahil Gibran. Offering. 578-5433.

PROMISE REMAINS TOUR — 7 p.m. Nov. 5, Christian Worship Center, 786 Button Ave., Manteca. Christian artists Building 429, Todd Agnew and Kimber Rising in concert. Sponsored by Generation New Hope. $12 in advance from www.itickets.com or $14 at the door. 526-9216.

CLASSES

CLERGY SYMPOSIUM — 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 5, Community Hospice conference room, 4368 Spyres Way, Modesto. Event for faith leaders on "What do you say to someone who is dying? Moving beyond clichés." Presentation by hospice chaplains include hands-on methods such as music, rituals, poetry and prayer. Lunch included. Free. 578-6301.

MISCELLANEOUS

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

FRIENDS DAY — 1-5 p.m. today, Ceres Christian Church, 3502 Roeding Road. Day begins with worship services at 8:30 or 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 SUNDAY — 9 and 11 a.m. today, bilingual Masses, and 5 p.m. today, 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.

SERVANTS BREAKFAST —7 to 8:30 a.m. Thursday, DoubleTree Hotel's Tuolumne Room. 15th annual Christian Public Servants event will honor Peter Johansen, the late Bob Schmal, John Grover, Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department Lt. Cliff Harper and Ceres Fire Battalion Chief Bryan Nicholes. Tickets: $20 at door. Table sponsorships: $160, $250 or $500 (two higher amounts fund scholarships). Call John Evans, 988-5597, or Rex Cline, 324-7457.

REVIVAL — 7 p.m. Monday through Nov. 1, Dunkard Brethren Church, 1960 Sharon Ave., Modesto. Speaker: Jason Reed from Meyerstown, Pa. Free. 874-2832.

NEW TIMES — River Oak Grace Community Church, 7712 Rodden Road, Oakdale, is expanding to three Sunday services beginning Nov. 1. New times: 8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Offering. 847-9428.

RABBI'S INSTALLATION — During 7:30 p.m. Shabbat service Nov. 6, Congregation Beth Shalom, 1705 Sherwood Ave., Modesto. Rabbi Larry Moldo will be installed by Rabbi Daniel Horwitz of Houston, Texas. Reception to follow. 571-6060.

PASTOR'S WIVES — Nov. 6-7, Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, 1612 Sisk Road, Modesto. Pastor's Wives With a Mission conference includes speakers Lenatte Blouin of Sacramento and Sue Pritchard of Diamond Springs, and worship leader Cloann Moses of Antioch. Theme: "Cling to the Call." Cost: $60, includes lunch Nov. 7. 667-4826.