Open House: The Islamic Center of Everett, 2 p.m. Aug. 19, 818 Casino Road, Everett. 425-355-3362, www.icewa.org.
Joseph Nicely, an experienced dolphin facilitator, will lead a dolphin heart meditation from 6 to 7 p.m. Aug. 18 at Moonflower Magicks, 2733 Colby Ave., Everett. Cost is $10. For a reservation or more information, call 425-259-6010. Nicely also will be available for one-hour readings or dolphin-energy healing sessions on Aug. 20 and 21; www.aheartofsedona.com.
“The Lost Years of Jesus”: Christian mystic Joe Nicely presents a lecture covering Jesus’ life, from the Essenes preparing to Jesus’ travels and education in Egypt, Persia and India. It concludes with his high initiation in the Great Pyramid. 2 to 5 p.m. Aug. 19, Moonflower Magicks, 2733 Colby Ave., Everett. Cost of the lecture is $20; 425-259-6010.
Third annual picnic, 11 a.m. outdoor Mass Aug. 20, Holy Cross Catholic Church of Lake Stevens-Granite Falls, off Highway 92 between Lake Stevens and Granite Falls; 360-691-2636.
Day of recollection: Topic is “The Active Night of Sense,” part II, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 26, $15. Carmelite Institute of Spirituality, 27008 78th Ave. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-4032.
Buddhist teachings and cultivating a peaceful mind: 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 26 at Skagit Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 500 W. Section St., Mount Vernon. Suggested donation $40.
LIFE Seminars: Bethany Christian Assembly, 2715 Everett Ave., Everett, is offering a series of seminars. Topics include: The battlefield of the mind, a man and his life, CPR, faith lessons on the promised land, Christian finances and stress management. 425-339-3303, www.bca-online.com and click on “events.”
Divorcecare: A 13-week course designed for those who are separated, divorced or thinking about either option begins at 7 p.m. Sept. 7 and runs through Dec. 7 at Bethany Christian Assembly, 2715 Everett Ave., Everett. Baby-sitting available. 425-339-3303, www.bca-online.com and click on “events.”
Gaither Homecoming: “Give It Away Tour 2006,” featuring Gaither’s Homecoming Friends, 7 p.m. Sept. 8, $19.50 to $35.50. KeyArena, Seattle; 206-628-0888, www.ticketmaster.com.
Marriage Encounter: Sept. 8 to 10 at Warm Beach Christian Camps and Conference Center, Stanwood. 360-652-7575, www.warmbeach.com and click on “event schedule.”
Dad and me weekends: A Dad and Son weekend Sept. 8 to 10 and a Dad and Daughter weekend Sept. 15 to 17 at Warm Beach Christian Camps and Conference Center, Stanwood. 360-652-7575, www.warmbeach.com and click on “event schedule.”
Homecoming celebration: 10:30 a.m. Sept. 10, South Everett Community Church, 1 W. Casino Road, Everett. 425-353-2719, 425-353-2211, 800-800-6121.
Choir of Caius College: Cambridge University choral ensemble performs, 7 p.m. Sept. 17, Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-778-2159.
First Baptist Church: Marv and Jan Cowan, Ministry to Mormons, speak at 9 and 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sept. 17, First Baptist Church, 426 N. French Ave., Arlington. 360-435-9203.
Buddhism 101, The Path to Happiness: A series to introduce you to the founder of Buddhism in this world, Buddha Shakyamuni; plus karma, past and future lives, and how to be happy. Classes from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 20 at Anabel’s Framing and Gallery, 2531 Broadway, Everett. 206-526-9565; www.meditateinseattle.org, click on “Greater Seattle” under the “meditation classes” header.
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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