Gospel Festival
The fourth annual Gospel Festival at the San Diego County Fair will take place at 10 a.m. when the gates open today. More than 30 gospel artists will perform on four stages, with Tye Tribbett and G.A. and Byron Cage on the Grandstand Stage. A group sales order form for unlimited fair admission tickets and other discount fair admission and ride tickets is available in the Tickets & Promotions section at sdfair.com.
PowerPoint presentation SDSU Anthropology professor Seth Mallios will present “Nate Harrison, Born a Slave, Died a Pioneer” at 2 p.m. today at Christ United Presbyterian Church, 3025 Fir St. Harrison, a former slave, was a pioneering resident of San Diego County. Mallios and his students have been working to excavate the Palomar Mountain site that was the home of this legendary pioneer. The program and reception will be in the Fellowship Hall. Free; open to the public. (619) 239-2346.
Religious play Common Ground Theatre presents “Awaiting Judgment,” a play by Art Cribbs, at 3:30 p.m. tomorrow at First United Methodist Church of San Diego, 2111 Camino del Rio S. The play presents an imaginary conversation between Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Martin Luther King Jr. Admission and child care free; meet the author. For information, call (619) 297-4366.
Choral concert The Elm Street Girls' Choir (Rebecca Rosenbaum directing) from New Haven, Conn., will perform at All Souls' Episcopal Church at the 10:15 a.m. service and at 4 p.m. tomorrow. The church is located at 1474 Catalina Blvd. Concert donation: $5. Information: (619) 223-6394, ext. 13.
Support group The Rock Church is offering a support group for individuals suffering from domestic violence or sexual assault from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at 2277 Rosecrans St. Security will be provided. Call (858) 413-6063 for more information.
NORTH
Membership coffee The Humanistic Jewish Congregation offers an opportunity to learn more about Humanistic Judaism at their membership coffee today from 10 a.m. to noon at the meeting room of the Carmel Valley Library, 3919 Townsgate Drive. Learn about rituals, holiday observances and education for children. Refreshments will be served; children welcome. R.S.V.P.: Madrikha Beverly at (858) 549-3088.
Aglow North County meeting Aglow North County San Diego will feature guest speaker Earl Clampett Jr. at their meeting from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 5 at Hope United Methodist Church, 16550 Bernardo Heights Parkway. Clampett is a current judge and former attorney with a combined legal career extending nearly 30 years. A complete breakfast is available for $6.50. Contact LueAnn Grosdidier at (858) 451-8668 or Kim Rohde at (858) 451-5631 for information.
Xtreme Biking exhibition The Church at Rancho Bernardo invites the community to a free one-time Xtreme Saturday event from 4 to 5 p.m. next Saturday. BMX and X-Games champ Vic Murphy and his team of BMX athletes will perform aerial stunts in the church parking lot. Afterward, meet Vic and his team and enjoy an Xtreme Ice Cream Mixer.
Vacation Bible School Lighthouse Christian Church invites children to discover Jesus' miraculous power at its science-based Vacation Bible School from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 6-10. To register, call (760) 726-0590 or visit lightcc.org.
EAST
Bible study With the guidance of Pastor Felix C. Villanueva, the United Church of Christ of La Mesa at 5940 Kelton Ave. will begin a weekly, in-depth study of the Book of Acts, with special emphasis on the history, culture and languages from which it came. Contact Pastor Villanueva at (619) 464-1519 or Mary Mikkelson at publicity@ucclm.sdcoxmail.com.
Adult Bible study Lake Murray Church will offer “Walk in Freedom,” an adult Bible study, every Wednesday in July at 7 p.m. Youth activities will be provided as well. The church is located at 5480 Lake Murray Blvd., La Mesa.
Women's retreat East Valley Christian Fellowship will hold its yearly Women's Retreat at the Calvary Chapel Conference Center in Murrieta Hot Springs Aug. 8-10. Registration begins tomorrow. Cost: $155 per person; group room sleeps six. No bunk beds. Deposit of $50 is due upon registration; balance due by Aug. 1. Call (619) 390-2734 or visit evcf.com for more information.
SOUTH
Dance fundraiser Mater Dei Catholic Parish celebrates its third annual “Dance for a Cause” at 6:30 p.m. today at Otay Ranch High School Pavilion, 1250 Olympic Parkway, Chula Vista. Proceeds go toward Mater Dei's church building fund. For admission and “draw down” tickets, call the parish office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (619) 656-3735. Visit materdeicv.org for more information.
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