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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Robert Frank, City Editor frank@heraldnet.com   Published: Saturday, November 1, 2008 Faith and Spiritual Life: Outreach CONCERTS Marysville Seventh Day Adventist Church plays host to a Mary Grace Piano Concert at 5 p.m. today at 12012 51st Ave. NE, Marysville. Grace is from the Philippines and plays piano with her left hand. She was born without a right forearm. She plays hymns and classical pieces. She started to play at age 6. Call 360-653-2722. FESTIVALS AND BAZAARS Grace Bible Church's youth group offers a Fun Fair from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at 8521 67th Ave. NE, Marysville. High school students from Grace Academy, led by Jesse Martin, plan and staff the event, which features booths, games, candy, hot dogs, popcorn, pop, a petting zoo, pony rides, a large inflatable ball cage, face painting and prizes. Admission is one canned food item for donation to those in need. Tickets for activities are 10 cents apiece. Call 360-659-8517. Snohomish United Methodist Church offers a holiday festival bazaar and rummage sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at 2400 Lake Ave., Snohomish. Lunch is planned from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 360-568-5755 or e-mail snohomishumc@clearwire.net. St. Timothy Lutheran Church presents its annual bazaar from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at 5124 164th St. SW, Edmonds. The event features crafts and baked goods. Call 425-743-2323. The United Methodist Women of Everett offer an annual holiday bazaar from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 8, with a hot lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 3530 Colby Ave., Everett. The event features a silent auction and items for sale including books, holiday gifts, needle crafts, baby quilts, lap quilts and homemade jelly gift baskets. Call 425-259-7233. First Covenant Church hosts a bazaar from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at 4502 Rucker Ave., Everett. The event includes lunch, a chili dinner, crafts, a bake sale and "Granny's Attic." Call 425-252-9191. The St. Brendan Parish School Parent Teachers' Organization hosts its 29th annual Holiday Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 8 and from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 9 at 10049 NE 195th St., Bothell. The fair features more than 100 craft booths, a holiday gift raffle, a kids' craft room and soups, refreshments and baked goods at the bake sale table. Admission is free. Call 425-483-8300. Trinity Lutheran Church offers its annual Food and Craft Festival from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 8 at 2324 Lombard Ave., Everett. A taco soup dinner is planned from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday. Cinnamon rolls and coffee are planned for Nov. 8. Call 425-252-1239. PROGRAMS AND CLASSES Catholic radio program "Conversations with Father Bob" hosts husband-and-wife team Eddie and Crystal Ross for a talk on relationships and chastity, and Keeley Hozjan, a young adult who coordinates the volunteers for the Blessed Sacrament Church Sunday Dinner Program. The program is scheduled for today, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday with guest host the Rev. Bryan Dolejsi. Call 206-546-2451 or go to www.conversationswithfatherbob.com. Everett First Presbyterian Church offers a mission series from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 12 at 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. The series, entitled "You Shall Receive Power," is billed as an intergenerational and celebratory series. Call 425-259-7139. Bible Baptist Church plays host to a Deaf Ministry Conference with John Clark and his wife, Henra Clark, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 8 for a workshop, lunch and social time and from 9:45 to 11 a.m. Nov. 9 for a free continental breakfast, followed by Sunday School and services, A sign-language class is scheduled for 5 p.m. Nov. 9 followed by the 6 p.m. evening service. The event is at 805 W. Casino Road, Everett. John Clark, who became deaf at age 3, attended the Mississippi Deaf School and graduated in 1954. He became an evangelist in 1968 and has served as a pastor traveling around the world. Free child care provided. Call 425-353-6200 or e-mail deafministry@biblebaptistchurch.net or go to www.biblebaptistchurch.com. Warm Beach Christian Camp and Conference Center offers a Marriage Encounter Weekend beginning at 7 p.m. Friday and ending at 5 p.m. Nov. 9 at 20800 Marine Drive, Stanwood. The cost is $357 per couple. Husbands and wives can hear from speakers who share from their own experiences and who provide tips for better problem solving and communication. Call 360-652-7575 or 800-228-6724 or go to www.warmbeach.com. Everett First Presbyterian Church offers its Reel World Cinema Series movie nights from 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays through Nov. 21 at 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Movies are free. Friday, "End of the Spear." Nov. 21, "The Apostle." Call 425-259-7139. WOMEN'S PROGRAMS Aglow Edmonds Community Lighthouse invites the public to its monthly meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 10 at Aglow headquarters office, 123 Second Ave. S., Suite 100, Edmonds. The evening includes food, fellowship, prayer, praise and worship. Those who attend are asked to bring a favorite food dish to share. Friends are also welcome. Call 425-422-1036 or 425-218-4391. The Northshore Christian Women's Connection-­Stonecroft Ministries offers a brunch with speaker Carol Coffey from 9:45 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 12 at the Inglewood Golf and Country Club, 6505 Inglewood Road NE, Kenmore. Coffey, who is from Surrey, B.C. plans to talk about "My Journey to Freedom." The event features a silent auction and bazaar with baked goods, decorations and gifts. Jerry Goodman plans to provide music. Those who attend are invited to bring items to auction. The cost is $13. Complimentary off-site child care is available with reservation. Call 425-827-9253 or 206-367-2276. 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