CITY

Chemical Abuse and Addiction Seminar: First United Methodist Church of San Diego, 2111 Camino del Rio South, hosts this event from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. $25 suggested donation. Information: (619) 297-2571, ext. 132.

“Anyone and Everyone” film screening KPBS teams with The Pacific Beach United Methodist Church, 1561 Thomas St., from 7 to 9 tonight for the screening and discussion of this film, which deals with families with a gay son or daughter.

Heavenly Hands Craft Bazaar Handmade crafts and baked goods will be offered at Mira Mesa Presbyterian Church, 8081 Mira Mesa Blvd., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today.

Disneys “Cinderella's Kids” Children in first through sixth grades perform this fairy tale at The Church at Rancho Bernardo, 11740 Bernardo Plaza Court, at 11 a.m. today. Information: thechurchatrb.org, (858) 592-2434.

Learn to Stomp Offered the first and third Sundays of each month for ages 9 to 14 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at San Carlos United Methodist Church, 6554 Cowles Mountain Blvd. Information: jackieb@sancarlosumc.org or (619) 464-4331.

Artist John August Swanson The artist, who creates religious-themed limited-edition serigraphs, lithographs and etchings, will showcase his latest work at The Gallery at the Bazaar del Mundo, 4133 Taylor St., in Old Town today from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and tomorrow by appointment. Information: bazaardelmundo.com or (619) 296-3161.

Hilda Pierce The author, who escaped from Nazi terrorism, will speak at St. Paul's Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave., from 3 to 5 p.m. tomorrow. An interfaith Christian/Jewish service will follow. Information: stpaulcathedral.org or (619) 298-7261, ext. 334.

Bluegrass concert St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 3502 Clairemont Drive, presents this concert and hymn sing, with music by the Continental Divide, at 7 p.m. tomorrow. An offering will be taken. Information: (858) 273-1480.

Spiritual music and chanting The Higher Vision Choir will perform during a multifaith Taize Thanksgiving service at 10 a.m. tomorrow at Vision, a Center for Spiritual Living, 11260 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Tierrasanta. Information: visioncsl.com or (619) 303-6609.

Chinese Daoist ritual In a rare public performance, Celestial Masters Daoist priests from Taiwan will perform the ceremony called “Pacifying the Dragon,” symbolizing the establishment of harmony between humanity and nature. The ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Scripps Cottage, San Diego State University. Information: rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/relstweb/.

UCC pastor honored A musical celebration will honor the 50 years of ordained ministry of Pastor Emeritus Doug Koehler at 6 p.m. tomorrow at University City United Church, 2877 Governor Drive. Attendees are encouraged to bring toiletry items and note cards to donate to a collection to benefit the San Diego Mental Health Alliance. Information: (858) 453-3444.

Author Daniel Maguire The author will speak and sign his books at Open door Books, 4761 Cass St., at 7:30 p.m. Monday. A reception follows. Information: (858) 270-8642.

Music on the Point Series The San Diego Opera Ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m. Monday at all Souls Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd. A $5 donation is requested. Information: (619) 223-6394, ext. 13.

Fair Trade Fair First Lutheran Church, 1420 Third Ave., will host this event from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 25. “Alternative gift-giving opportunities” such as fair trade coffee and chocolate and crafts from developing countries will be available for purchase. Information: (619) 575-2845.

Handel's “Messiah” Pacific Academy of Ecclesiastical Music and the chorus and orchestra of the Tijuana Opera will present two performances of the oratorio, Nov. 30 at St. Paul's Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave., and Dec. 1 at San Francisco de Asis, Calle 3ra. 7400, Tijuana. General admission is $20; students, military and seniors are $10. Reserved seating and season tickets for additional concerts are available for a higher fee. Tickets by credit card at PACEM-Music.org/seasonorder.php or by check to PACEM, 2728 Sixth Ave., San Diego, CA 92103.

EAST

Fall festival Crafts, food, kid's games and more from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3902 Kenwood Drive, Spring Valley. Information: (619) 465-3011.

Interfaith Thanksgiving service La Mesa First United Methodist Church, 4690 Palm Ave., will host, with seven other churches participating at 7 p.m. tomorrow.

NORTH

Pipe organ concert First United Methodist Church, 341 Kalmia St., Escondido, presents a concert by Dr. Michael D. Munson at at 3 p.m. tomorrow. Information: (760) 745-5100.

Forum with Professor Stephen Patterson The Jesus Seminar scholar will speak at Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 2020 Chestnut Ave., Carlsbad, tomorrow at 11:45 a.m. following the 10 a.m. worship service. Information: pilgrimucc.org or (760) 729-6311.

“Songs of Faith and Prayers of Thanksgiving” Join Riverview Evangelical Free Church, 4980 Sweetgrass Lane, Bonsall at 6 p.m. tomorrow. Information: refc.org or (760) 941-1430.

Interfaith Thanksgiving service Temple Solel, 3575 Manchester Ave., Cardiff by the Sea, will host this 19th annual service organized by the San Dieguito Interfaith Ministerial Association at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Attendees are encouraged to bring pies for the social time after the service. Singers who wish to join the interfaith choir can attend the rehearsal at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow. Information: (760) 944-9226.

Thanksgiving Eve Celebration service Las Flores Church, 1400 Las Flores Drive, Carlsbad, will hold this service at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Information: office@lasfloreschurch.com or (760) 729-0231.

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