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There will be a roast beef dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Bloomfield United Methodist Church, 5930 Indianola Ave. in Des Moines. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children 5-12 at the door.

There will be a chicken noodle dinner from noon to 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Highland Park Lutheran Church, 147 E. Euclid Ave. in Des Moines. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children 10 and younger.

There will be a harvest dinner from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Miller United Methodist Church, 3016 E. 13th St. in Des Moines. Baked ham with trimmings, dessert and a drink will be served. The cost is $7 for adults and $3 for children younger than 12.

There will be a harvest home dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Ankeny United Church of Christ, 602 S.E. Delaware Ave. in Ankeny. The menu will include baked steak and desserts. The cost is $7 for adults and $3 for children 3-12. Carryout meals will be available.

There will be a biscuit and gravy breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Unity Church, 414 31st St. in Des Moines. For information, call 255-7757.

There will be a fall harvest turkey dinner from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Presbyterian Church, 6426 Merle Hay Road in Johnston. The cost is $7.50 for adults and $4 for children 3-12. A craft and bake sale will be 1-7 p.m.

There will be a dinner and bazaar from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul and St. Paul Lao Lutheran Church, 1200 Walker St. in Des Moines. The dinner is $5 for adults and $2.50 for children younger than 12.

Robert J. Silverman, director of the Iraq Reconstruction and Economic Affairs Office at the State Department, will speak at the Iowa Jewish Historical Society's annual dinner at 7 p.m. Sunday at Caspe Terrace, 3320 Ute Ave. in Waukee. Donations will be accepted. The Caspe Heritage Gallery will be open from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday. All other Sundays through December, museum hours are 1 to 3 p.m. For information, call 277-6321.

Denise Parker, executive director of Good Samaritan Urban Ministries, will speak at the Baptist Women's union meeting at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday at Union Baptist Church, 1200 McCormick St. in Des Moines. For information, call 262-0537.

Author Patricia Livingston will reflect on "This Blessed Mess: Living the Christian Mystery" from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at Sacred Heart Parish Center, 1627 Grand Ave. in West Des Moines. The event is sponsored by the Des Moines Diocesan Sisters Council. The cost is $25. For information, call 277-6617.

Tobias Winright, a professor at St. Louis University, will speak about "The Legacy of Vatican II for Peace and Justice in a World with Terrorism" from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at St. Catherine Siena Catholic Student Center at Drake University, 1150 28th St. in Des Moines. The suggested donation is $10 for adults and $5 for students. For information, call 271-4747.

The free Hoot and Howl Monsterpiece Theater will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 28 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4114 Allison Ave. in Des Moines. Costumed performers will present spooky organ music. Attendees may come in costume. A reception with treats for children will follow.

The Ambassadors Gospel Group will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday at Highland Park Lutheran Church, 147 E. Euclid Ave. in Des Moines. A freewill offering will be taken.

"The Calling," a drama and musical presentation with the First Assembly of God missionaries and choir, will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the church, 2725 Merle Hay Road in Des Moines. There will be a silent auction before and after the event.

Blues musician BeJae Fleming and folk musician Patrick Brickel will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Anchor Coffee House at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4114 Allison Ave. in Des Moines. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at Uptempo Music, 2714 Beaver Ave. in Des Moines or 8 a.m.-5 p.m. today at the church.

A youth fun night for junior and senior high school students will be from 7 to 11 p.m. today at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2600 E. Euclid Ave. in Des Moines. Carpetball, foosball, basketball hoops and a video player will be available. Students can bring videos, games and snacks to share.

The "Discover the Love of Your Life All Over Again" marriage conference presented by Gary and Barbara Rosberg will be from 7 to 10 p.m. today and 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Valley Church, 4343 Fuller Road in West Des Moines. The cost is $69 per person. Scholarships are available for Gulf Coast evacuees. To register, call (888) 767-2374.

A Christian arts night for preschool through sixth-grade students will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2600 E. Euclid Ave. in Des Moines. Junior high students will meet for confirmation. Senior high students will watch movies. An adult class will be in the fellowship hall.

A family seminar on God's principles of handling money will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Saturday at First Church of the Open Bible, 2200 Beaver Ave. in Des Moines. The cost is $20 per person. For information, call 274-9296.

There will be a rummage luncheon and bake sale 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 28 at Windsor United Methodist Church, 6222 University Ave. in Des Moines.

There will be a "Make a Difference" art sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 1020 24th St. in West Des Moines. There also will be a silent auction at 7 p.m. with refreshments. All proceeds will be donated to hurricane victims.

There will be a family harvest festival from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Jordan Creek Church, 475 68th St. in West Des Moines. Admission is one bag of candy per child. No costumes. Dinner will be provided for a suggested donation. For information, call 537-5262.

There will be a bazaar from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Epworth United Methodist Church, 412 Euclid Ave. in Des Moines. Breakfast will be served from 7 to 10 a.m. and lunch will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Singles of Faith, a 40-plus Christian singles group, will meet for a fall harvest cookout at 6 p.m. Saturday at Indianola Heights Evangelical Free Church, 3000 S.E. Ninth St. in Des Moines. Hamburgers, hot dogs and s'mores will be furnished. Attendees should bring a covered dish. For information, call 264-0047.

"Trunk or Treat" will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1115 Grand Ave. in West Des Moines. It is a safe event where kids can trick or treat in the parking lot. Every car trunk will be decorated with a different theme.

The Meredith Drive Reformed Church will host a discussion of the creation and use of embryonic stem cells at 3 p.m. Sunday at the church, 5128 Meredith Drive in Des Moines. A scientist, physician, theologian and those whose lives may be directly affected by stem cell technology will participate. The public may attend.

A parenting forum on teens and drugs will be from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in room 212 at Lutheran Church of Hope, 925 Jordan Creek Parkway in West Des Moines. Sessions are for adults only. Child care is available. To register, call 222-1520.

A Gathering for Iowa Spiritual Directors will be from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 4 at Urbandale United Church of Christ, 3530 70th St. in Urbandale. The cost is $30 with lunch and $25 without lunch. Registration is due Thursday. For information, call 276-0624.

There will be a MANifest presentation from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 28 at Inner Prosperity, 2708 Grand Ave. in Des Moines. The topic will be "The Rules Have Changed: Male/Female Communication and Sexuality Workshop." The cost is $45 for individuals and $80 for couples. To register, call 779-2424. There will be a workshop on "Men and Sex" from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 29. The cost is $50. To register and for directions, call 274-4006.

The second women's conference, "A Celebration of Praise," will be Oct. 28 and 29 at Corinthian Baptist Church, 814 School St. in Des Moines. Sessions will be on diabetes and depression, women's spirituality and living to love. Registration begins at 6 p.m. Oct. 28. The cost is $30. Child care is available both days. For information, call 243-4073.

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