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Harrisburg United Methodist

Support groups: Alcoholics Anonymous meets 8-9 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Alanon meets 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays. 4560 N.C. 49 S., Harrisburg. 704-455-2311.

Covenant Church of Harrisburg

Zumba fitness class: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. $5 per class. 6900 Hickory Ridge Road, Harrisburg. 704-455-5812; www.covenantchurchofharrisburg.org.

Bethel United Methodist

Men's conference: The Bethel United Methodist Men will sponsor a conference on "Raising the Bar" with guest speaker Mike Minter on "A man's role in becoming the spiritual leader in his home, his workplace and the community." Free. 7-8:45 p.m. Feb. 4-5. www.bethelumc-midland.org.

Calvary Lutheran

Auditions: The Choral Academy is now auditioning children and youth, ages 7-20, to participate in three age-based choirs. If you have children who love to sing and would like to develop their musical talents in a disciplined choir program, call for an audition time. All youth in Cabarrus and the surrounding counties are welcome. New singers will be accepted through the month of January. For more information and to set up an audition, call 704-786-7477. The church is at 950 Bradley St., Concord.

Concord Christian Church

New women's ministry: The Girlfriends and Goodies kickoff event will be held 7-9 p.m. Jan. 22. Bring a friend and a goodie to share. 3101 Davidson Hwy., Concord. RSVP: 704-788-6315.

Community Impact Productions

Rehearsals: Join us in such areas as choir, solos, drama, dance, staging and more as we prepare stage productions and event shows. Proceeds will support the Cooperative Christian Ministry. 7 p.m. Thursdays at Concord Christian Church main sanctuary, 3101 Davidson Hwy., Concord. www.cip-inc.org; 704-819-4429.