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Multicultural festival: Noon-3 p.m. Oct. 31, Sugaw Creek Presbyterian, 101 W. Sugaw Creek Road. www.presbyofcharlotte.org.
The Presbyterian Foundation
Concert: Tickets available for the Charlotte Symphony's "The Magic of Christmas." 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St. Proceeds go to participating churches and organizations. $25 orchestra; $50 grand tier. www.charlottesympho ny.org ; 704-972-2000.
St. Paul United Methodist
Worship series: "Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity" will explore Bible's teachings on financial management. Sermons include "When Dreams Become Nightmares," "Wisdom and Finance," "Cultivating Contentment," "Defined by Generosity." 10:30 a.m. Sundays through Nov. 22. 2830 Dorchester Place. 704-523-0077.
Charlotte Christian Chamber of Commerce
Luncheon: Daniel and Kathy Helou to present "Link Your Strengths: The Simple Formula of Success." 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 5, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, SouthPark. Register at www.ccchar lottenc.com .
Central Church Life Care Center
Seminar: "Having the Family You've Always Wanted." Drs. Tom and Beverly Rodgers of Rodgers Christian Counseling explain how to develop healthy, happy family life. 8:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 7. 5500 Randolph Road. Register early; limited enrollment. 704-365-6112; www.centralchurchofgod.org.
Shepherd's Center of Charlotte
Senior summit: "Demystifying Medicare/Medicaid." 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 18, Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 3400 Beatties Ford Road. Free; reservations encouraged. 704-365-1995; plampel@shepherds charlotte.org .
Grace Covenant, Cornelius
Marriage conference: "Love and Respect." 6:15-9:30 p.m. Nov. 13; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 14. Free; $5 workbook. Optional lunch $6.50. Child care available. 17301 Statesville Road, Cornelius. 704-892-8005.
South Mecklenburg Presbyterian
Community concert: Concert to dedicate new Allen Renaissance Quantum, three-manual, 58-stop, custom-designed organ. Selections by J.S. Bach, Brahms, Buxtehude, Pachelbel; also, arrangements based on hymn tunes from several centuries. Free. Light refreshments afterward. 4 p.m. Nov. 8. Worship services begin in church's new 675-seat sanctuary beginning Nov. 8. 8601 Bryant Farms Road. 704-544-0404; www.smpchome.org.
Stonebridge Church Community
Film: Documentary "The Harvest: Gospel Chariots of Fire" profiles the work of Harvest Ministries founder Caleb Rayapati in Andhra Pradesh, India. 4:45 p.m. Nov. 1. 3700 Prosperity Church Road. 704-549-8272.
Sardis Baptist
Discussion series: "Sardis Academy" series open to public; offers details on how to make a difference in Charlotte-Mecklenburg community. Separate children's class also offered each week. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 4; guest speaker this week is Carol Hardison, director of Crisis Assistance Ministry. Series continues 6:30 p.m. Nov. 11, 18. Complimentary dinner 5:45 p.m. weekly by reservation. 5811 Sardis Road. 704-362-0811; www.sardis baptistcharlotte.org .
St. Mark Catholic
Parents program: Detective John Randazzo to present "Sexting: It Is Real and Here in Our Community." Parents of students in fifth grade and up invited to learn more about current sensation in teen culture. 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 4. 14740 Stumptown Road, Huntersville. 704-948-0231; dsmith18@bellsouth.net.
Davidson College Presbyterian
Service: Julia Thorne to speak on "Theological, Historical, and Legal Perspectives on Immigration." Thorne is manager for immigration issues/immigration counsel, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). 9:45 a.m. Nov. 1. 100 N. Main St., Davidson. 704-892-5641; www.dcpc.org.
Erica Batten.
