Poetry contest: Poems on love, nature, or any other theme are welcome for a contest sponsored by the Christian Poets Guild, 1638 Dogwood Lane, Ackworth, GA, 30102-1820. Feb. 14 deadline; one poem per contestant, sent by mail or online; $1,000 prize; www.freecontest.com for other guidelines.
“Sisters in the Spirit” concert: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23, Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle; $37.50 to $55; 206-628-0888, 206-723-3152, www.ticketmaster.com.
“The Runner Stumbles” performances: 2 p.m. Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m. all other days, Jan. 25-27 and Feb. 1-3, E.E. Bach Theatre, Seattle Pacific University campus, 3307 Third Ave. W., Seattle; $10, $8 students and seniors, box office 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday; 206-281-2959.
Center for Christian Formation classes: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Feb. 7, 111 NE 80th St., Seattle; $50 registration; 206-523-7476, www.saintandrewsseattle.org.
Buddhist meditations: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Feb. 14, Anabel’s Framing and Gallery, 2531 Broadway, Everett; $10 per class, $ 5 low income; drop-ins welcome; 206-781-0150, www.meditateinseattle.org.
Support group: For widows and widowers, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Mukilteo Presbyterian Church, 4514 84th St. SW, Mukilteo; 425-355-2802, www.mpclife.com.
Women’s group: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, ongoing. Northlake Christian Church, 19029 North Road, Bothell; 425-672-8044, www.northlakecc.org.
L.I.F.E. seminars: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Bethany Christian Assembly, 2715 Everett Ave., Everett; 425-339-3303, www.bca-online.com. “Prayer – Does it make a difference?” for women only, through Feb. 7. “Drawing near to God,” for men only, through Feb. 7.
Send religion calendar items to features editorial assistant Andrea McInnis at amcinnis@heraldnet.com, write to “Religion Calendar,” The Herald, P.O. Box 930, Everett, WA 98206, or fax 425-339-3469. Event information will not be taken over the phone. Deadline is noon Wednesday.
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