Times staff
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
St. Joseph Church Fall Festival: The festival featuring carnival rides, games, kiddie rides, entertainment and ethnic foods runs from 5 to 11 p.m. today, 3 p.m. to midnight Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 3012 W Cherry St. There will also be a rummage sale Saturday and Sunday. All proceeds benefit St. Joseph School. Free admission. Call (813) 877-5729.
St. John Greek Church Fall Fest: Kids can dance with Yo Gabba Gabba characters at the family fun festival from 6 to 9 p.m. today at St. John Greek Orthodox Church and School, 2418 W Swann Ave. The event also includes a costume contest, carnival games, face painting and food. Proceeds benefit the St. John Greek Orthodox Day School. The cost is $5 in advance or $8 at the festival. Call (813) 258-5646 or visit stjohngreekorthodoxtampa.com.
Yoga seminar: The fourth annual Amrit Yoga Seminar and Retreat taught by Gurudev Yogi Amrit Desai, a renowned yogi, philosopher and spiritual leader, is today through Sunday at the Hindu Temple of Florida, 5509 Lynn Road. The retreat includes discussions and demonstrations on various methods of yoga and meditation for beginners and advanced yoga students. Participants can attend all or part of the weekend event. Vegetarian Indian meals will be provided. The cost is $150, $30 for Friday or Sunday only, or $80 for Saturday only. Call (352) 685-3001 or visit www.amrityoga.org.
Baha'i 'Meeting of the Minds": A free dinner and "Meeting of the Minds" presentation titled "Questioning Our Personal Perceptions of Faith and Religion" is from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday at Baha'i Faith Worship and Community Center, 3112 Nundy Road. Anthony Ballard, a professor of speech and interpersonal communication at St. Petersburg College, will conduct the presentation. Ballard, a Tampa resident, has been a member of the Baha'i faith for 15 years. Call (813) 493-1805 or visit bahai.org.
Quaker meeting: The Religious Society of Friends meets for worship at 10 a.m. Sundays at 1502 W Sligh Ave. Call (813) 253-3244.
Second annual Hallelujah Night: Hallelujah Night, an alternative Halloween option with games, contests, prizes and skating to contemporary Christian music, is from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at United Skates of America, 5121 N Armenia Ave. The cost is $10 per person; $5 per person with church/youth groups in advance. Skate rental is not included. Call (813) 876-5826 or visit united skates.com/tampa.
The Sabbath economy: A discussion on the Sabbath economy and its outlook on gift-giving and materialism is at 6 p.m. Monday at the Franciscan Center, 3010 N Perry Ave. The cost is $20. Call (813) 229-2695 or visit franciscan centertampa.org.
Meditation: A class featuring an introduction to meditation in the Kadampa Buddhist tradition is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Angel Heart New Age Gifts, 3401 Henderson Blvd., No. H. The class will include two guided meditations. The cost is $10 or $5 for students or those with limited income. Call (727) 797-9770 or visit meditationintampabay.org.
Bible study: Bible Study Fellowship, an interdenominational Bible study meeting, meets at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Palma Ceia United Methodist Church, 3723 Bay to Bay Blvd. Call (813) 837-1541 or visit palmaceiaumc.org.
Free hot meals (soup kitchen): Oak Grove United Methodist Church has expanded its once-a-month Wednesday night dinners to twice a month, now on the first and third Wednesdays at 2707 W Waters Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. Call (813) 935-4471.
Festive holiday desserts: Learn to prepare easy desserts for holiday gatherings at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Franciscan Center, 3010 N Perry Ave. The cost to attend is $25. Lunch is included. Call (813) 229-2695 or visit franciscancentertampa.org.
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