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ARTS AND MUSIC

THE WINTONS — 6 p.m. today, Escalon First Baptist Church, 1511 Catherine Way. Gospel bluegrass trio from Redding will perform. Offering. 838-3213.

LILLIE KNAULS — 9 and 10:30 a.m. today, Bethel Church, 2361 Scenic Drive, Modesto. Knauls is an award-winning gospel recording artist and a Gospel Hall of Fame inductee. Offering. 521-5440.

BLACKWOOD GOSPEL QUARTET — 7 p.m. Wednesday, Victory Life Center, 2118 Woodland Ave., Modesto. Well-known gospel group from Tennessee to perform. Offering. 527-7995.

MISCELLANEOUS

CHEVY'S FUND-RAISER — 4-10 p.m. Monday, Chevy's, 1700 Standiford Ave., Modesto. Fund-raiser benefits Teen Challenge Faith Home Ranch, a nonprofit organization that helps teens struggling with addictions. A portion of the cost of every meal will be donated, if patrons present a flier. To receive flier, call 238-0216 or 537-0606, ext. 22.

WORLD AIDS DAY — 6 p.m. Tuesday, College Avenue Congregational Church, 1341 College Ave., Modesto. Theme: "Universal Access Human Rights." Presentation held to improve awareness of the disease, honor the dead and celebrate those living with the condition. Reception precedes service at 5:30 p.m. 668-7622.

BOOK SIGNING — 11 a.m. Saturday, Wedding Center USA, 1209 McHenry Ave., Modesto. Brenda and Gil Stuart, authors of "Restored and Remarried," will sign their books at the grand opening of the Wedding Center. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., store will offer giveaways that include a $1,000 wedding dress. 521-5600.

LATKAS & VODKAS — 7-11 p.m. Dec. 12, Congregation Beth Shalom, 1705 Sherwood Ave., Modesto. Fourth annual event features vodka drinks, wine, soft drinks, hors d'oeuvres and latkas (Jewish potato pancakes). Big Earl and the Cryin' Shame, winner of MAMA's award for jazz and blues, provides music. $36 in advance from www.brownpaper tickets.com/event88139 or 800-838-3006.

CHRISTMAS EVENTS

GERMAN ADVENT SING — 4 p.m. today, United Lutheran Church, 649 Northgate Drive, Manteca. 31st annual traditional service features Christmas carols and sermon in German. Reception with traditional German treats follows. 823-1971.

JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM — Thursday through Saturday and Dec. 10-12, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 6-9 p.m. Saturdays, Grace Community Christian Church, 3754 E. Service Road, Ceres. Annual event features "tour" to Bethlehem featuring vignettes of biblical stories along the way, such as the wise men, the shepherds and the creche with baby Jesus. Event takes place over uneven ground unsuitable for strollers and people with difficulty walking. Offering. 531-1902.

CHRISTMAS DRAMA — 6:30, 7:15 and 8 p.m. Friday, Hilmar Covenant Church, 20056 American Ave. "A Living Nativity" includes music, drama, narration, live animals, carols, etc. 30-minute production is outdoors. Bake sale and light refreshments for small fee to benefit Merced Rescue Mission and Hilmar Helping Hands. 668-0400.

CHRISTMAS DINNER — 6-9 p.m. Friday, Unity Church of Modesto, 2467 Veneman Ave. Annual dinner-dance, silent auction and raffle. Music by Roberto Rosa. $15 each, $25 per couple. 578-5433.

BOUTIQUE & CRAFTS — 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Almond Valley Christian Reformed Church, 333 S. Wilma, Ripon. Homemade items, Christmas gifts, bake sale, etc. Benefits Bethany Christian Services. 599-7424.

"THE RENTED CHRISTMAS" — 7 p.m. Dec. 5-9, Christian Life Center, 650 E. Olive Ave., Merced. Production includes music, live animals and cast to show Jesus is a true gift. Free. 383-2273.

HANDEL'S "MESSIAH" — 3 p.m. Dec. 6, Immanuel Christian Reformed Church, Fourth and Orange streets, Ripon. Presented by Ripon Oratorio Society, directed by Bob De Ruiter. 599-3037.

"GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN" — 7 p.m. Dec. 6, Modesto Central Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1614 H St. Fountainview Strings and Choir, an international group of college students from Canada, will present a concert, including Handel's "Joy to the World," brass interludes, familiar carols and a cappella choruses. Free. 521-6460.

DICKENS CHRISTMAS — 7 p.m. Dec. 9-10, 3 p.m. Dec. 12, Mill Creek Church, 147 Auto Center Court, Modesto. "Old English Dickens of a Christmas" dessert theater production. Offering. 551-8299.

"SARAH'S BLESSING" — 7 p.m. Dec. 9-11, 3 p.m. Dec. 12-13, West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., Newman. Christmas musical based on a children's book and featuring a 30-voice choir plus actors. $13 reserved seating, $10 general, half price for children under 13. 862-4490.

LIVING NATIVITY — 6-9 p.m. Dec. 11-12, Calvary Reformed Church, 724 W. Second St., Ripon. Various scenes depicts Christmas story. 599-4294.

CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE — 3-8 p.m. Dec. 11, Bethany Christian Services, 3048 Hahn Drive, Modesto. Tour office and Bethany's House for pregnant women in crisis. Refreshments. 522-5121.

Submit items by noon Tuesday to Sue Nowicki at snowicki@modbee.com.