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ARTS AND MUSIC

GOSPEL JUBILEE — 6 p.m. Saturday, Christian Life Center, 650 E. Olive Ave., Merced. Eight groups, including All Star Jubilee Band with state champion fiddle player Brian Cogburn, the California Melody Boys, Solid Ground, Eternal Praise and others. $8 in advance, $10 at door; free for ages 18 and under. 201-6824 or www.californiagospeljubilee.com

SPEAKERS

CHUCK GIRARD — 10:30 a.m. today, Victory Assembly of God, 1960 E. Hatch Road, Ceres. Girard, a former lead singer with the '60s surf group, The Hondells, and later with Love Song, a Christian music group of the 1970s, will share his story. Offering. 480-3943.

CLASSES

SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS — 2-4:30 p.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church of Modesto family life pavilion, 1301 12th St. GriefShare support group for women grieving the death of a loved one. Seminar gives tips on making it through the Christmas season, including new reasons to enjoy them again. $5. 521-0181, ext. 2320.

FOCUS ON PARENTING — 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Monte Vista Chapel, 1619 E. Monte Vista Ave., Turlock. Simulcast from Focus on the Family includes parenting experts such as Kevin Leman, Elisa Morgan and Mark Holman. $25 each or $45 per couple. Box lunch available, $10 each. Register by Nov. 9. 634-4935.

UNIVERSAL LAWS 101 — 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 15, Center for Spiritual Living, 1501 Coffee Road, Suite M, Modesto. Carl Stange, founder of Empowered Success, will speak at a workshop on learning to use the law of attraction. $20. 648-3495.

SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS — 7-9 p.m. Nov. 20, Calvary Chapel of Modesto, 4300 American Ave., Modesto. Seminar for those who have lost a loved one. Free. 545-5530.

MISCELLANEOUS

SPAGHETTI DINNER — Noon to 6 p.m. today, St. Jude's Catholic Church, 3824 Mitchell Road, Ceres. 42nd annual spaghetti dinner; takeouts available. $7 adults, $3 children. 537-0516.

VETERANS RECOGNITION — 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Christ Unity Baptist Church, 1320 L St., Modesto. Recognition and appreciation of veterans and their families. Refreshments. Free. 577-8112.

WYCLIFFE BANQUET — 7 p.m. Friday, Clarion Hotel, 1612 Sisk Road, Modesto. John and Jody Wilson tell why they sold their thriving business and traveled to Philippines to serve with Bible translation organization. Free dinner; financial support will be sought for Wycliffe. 524-1210.

WINTER BAZAAR — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Central General Baptist Church, 944 N. Central Ave., Ceres. Crafts, candles, jellies, baked goods, homemade candy, etc. 526-9950.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW — Noon to 9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Unity Church of Modesto, 2467 Veneman Ave. Tutus, sterling silver jewelry, chocolate treats, ornaments, gift baskets, etc. 578-5433.

CRAFT FAIRE — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 15, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Oak and Olive avenues, Oakdale. Jewelry, candles, baked goods, gourmet coffee, etc. Proceeds benefit scholarship funds. 847-8810.

GOD ENCOUNTER — 7 p.m. Friday, 6 p.m. Saturday and Nov. 15, Holiday Inn Express, 3001 Hotel Drive, Turlock. Sponsored by Shiloh Evangelist Association of Ministries and Cross Fire Church, event features guest speaker Pastor Tom Taylor from Oregon on "the unlimited realm of God." Offering. 380-7066.

"13th DAY" MOVIE — 12:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15, State Theatre, downtown Modesto. Movie about apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima to three children in Fatima, Portugal. Sponsored by Mary Mother of God Mission Society. Proceeds benefit work in Catholic mission churches in eastern Russia. $8 per person, $30 per family. 408-0728.