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Compiled by Erica Batten

Harrison United Methodist, Pineville

International Thanksgiving dinner: Food and fellowship with folks from all around the world. 5 p.m. Nov. 22. 15008 Lancaster Hwy., Pineville. www.harrisonumc.org.

St. Martin’s Episcopal

Thanksgiving service: Elizabeth Community service. The Rev. Andrew Brown of Hawthorne Lane United Methodist will deliver the message. 7 p.m. Nov. 21. 1510 E. 7th St. 704-332-8131; www.hlumc.org.

Providence Presbyterian

Thanksgiving service: 8 a.m. Nov. 22. The deacons will serve breakfast following the service. 10140 Providence Church Lane. 704-846-1079.

Covenant Presbyterian

Presentation: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Heath Morrison will hold a community conversation at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 28. Dinner available; reservations by noon Nov. 26. 1000 E. Morehead St. 704-804-7565; www.covenantpresby.org.

St. Matthew Catholic

Symposium: Join us for a viewing of the Rev. Robert Barron’s television series “Catholicism.” Monthly meetings will include video and small-group discussion. The Rev. Thomas Kessler will lead the next session, “The Ineffable Mystery of God.” 7-9 p.m. Nov. 26.

Santa’s craft show: More than 100 vendors, great raffle items, photos with Santa, much more. Coffee and doughnuts for early shoppers. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 1. 8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. www.stmatthewcatholic.org.

Sardis Baptist

Beginners’ yoga classes: Increase flexibility, balance, and strength. $10 per class. 4:35 and 6 p.m. Mondays and 4:30 and 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Please call to register before 9 p.m. the day prior to class. 5811 Sardis Road. 704-535-2831; www.sardisbaptistcharlotte.org.