CITY
Anniversary celebration:
Imperial Beach United Methodist Church, 455 Palm Ave., is celebrating its 60th anniversary during the 10:30 a.m. worship service tomorrow. Bishop Mary Ann Swenson of the California/Pacific Conference of United Methodist Church will be the guest speaker. A lunch will follow. Information: (619) 424-5181.
EAST
Guest speaker The Rev. June Boutwell, interim associate conference minister for the United Church of Christ, will speak at the Mother's Day/Pentecost Sunday service at 10 a.m. tomorrow at the United Church of Christ of La Mesa, 5940 Kelton Ave., La Mesa. Information: (619) 464-1519.
Spring cantata “Footprints in the Sand” by Joseph Martin will be performed by the Chancel Choir of Lemon Grove United Methodist Church at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at 3205 Washington St., Lemon Grove. Information: (619) 466-3291.
The Power of Your Word This new experiential course that teaches the fundamentals of prayer will be offered at 6:30 p.m. Monday at VISION, a Center for Spiritual Living, 7777 Alvarado Road, Suite 321, La Mesa. Registration and information: (619) 303-6609.
NORTH
Movie night “The Arrangement,” a film from the 2008 Jewish Film Festival that looks inside the lives of two young women, one a Muslim and one a Jew, as they experience pressures to marry, will be shown at 7:30 tonight at Congregation B'nai Shalom, 201 E. Broadway, Vista. Cost is $7 for nonmembers. Dessert and coffee will be provided. Information: (760) 599-2005.
Book-study group “A New Earth,” by Eckhart Tolle, will be discussed by life-guide author and human potential researcher Dr. Larry James Stevens from 6:45 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at the Creative Center for Spiritual Living, 1330-G E. Valley Parkway, Escondido. Books will be available for purchase at the center. An offering will be taken. Information: soulmanlarry.com or (888) 619-9559.
Workshop series Heart Healers Ministries is presenting a 13-week video-assisted workshop, “Changes That Heal,” for those struggling through divorce and separation, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday through Aug. 6 at Emmanuel Faith Community Church, Education Center building, Room 24, 639 E. Felicita Ave., Escondido. Cost is $30 per adult ($15 for “alumni” per repeated workshop). Information: (760) 743-1410.
Life planning seminar “Covering Life's Bases: A Seminar for Families With Aging Parents,” will be presented from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 17 at Emmanuel Faith Church, 639 E. Felicita Ave., Escondido. The seminar will focus on personal stewardship roles in family planning, preparedness and care giving. Cost is $10. Information: Cherryl Early, (760) 781-2108.
SOUTH
Christian Arts Festival Presented by the Chula Vista Presbyterian Church today through May 17 at 940 Hilltop Drive, Chula Vista. Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. tomorrow through May 17, with a pop concert at 2:30 p.m. May 17. Information: (619) 426-2211.
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