| Weekly planner 04/07/2001 Events are free unless otherwise noted.
HOLY DAYS
Saturday: At sundown, Jews begin celebrating Passover, the eight-day observance that commemorates the departure of the Israelites from Egypt.
Thursday: Christians observe Maundy Thursday, which celebrates the institution of the Lord's Supper by Jesus.
Friday: Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Friday: Hindus observe Vaisakhi, an agricultural festival celebrating the harvest.
Friday: Sikhs celebrate Baisakhi Day, the first of the month of Vaisakh, the beginning of the solar year. On this day in 1699 Guru Gobind Singh created the Khalsa Panth, the Brotherhood of the Pure.
Friday: Buddhists who adhere to the Saka calendar celebrate New Year Friday and Saturday, a religious and cultural event.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Living Legends Dinner: The Steven Temple Church of God in Christ will honor the Rev. W.E. Roberts and Theodore Lee at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Holiday Inn DeSoto, 1515 N. Beckley Ave. Suggested donation $20. Call 214-374-5738.
Baisakhi Day Celebration: Area Sikhs will gather from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Irving Sikh Center, 834 N. Nursery Road. The DFW Khalsa Parade will be at 10 a.m. April 15 at the center. The event marks the 302nd anniversary of the Khalsa Order, which Sikhs join by being baptized and adopting a strict discipline. Activities will include martial arts demonstrations and hymn singing. Call 972-579 9646 or 972-644 5627, or visit www.sikhstudy.com.
Sisterhood Critical Issues Forum: Temple Emanu-El, 8500 Hillcrest Road, will hold the forum on "Eating Disorders: A Family Affair" at 6:30 p.m. April 18. Call Candace Hyman at 972-761-9902 or Laurie Drazner at 214-696-1247.
SPECIAL SERVICES
Ashura Commemoration: The commemoration ceremony will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the IDEA Center, 13510 T.I. Blvd. Snacks will be provided. Call 972-470-9835.
Anniversary Appreciation Service: St. James A.M.E. Church, 1107 E. Oak St., will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Sister Charlye Heggins at 3 p.m. Sunday. Call 972-377-7206.
Missions Month: Grace Church of Richardson, 1320 Holly Drive, will have missionaries from regions including South America, Eastern Europe, Central America, Asia and the United States speaking during the Sunday school hour at 9:30 a.m. and during 10:45 a.m. services Sunday, 22 and 29. Call 972-231-2062.
Passover Seder Service: Birchman Baptist Church will hold the seder from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Ricker Center at the church, 9100 N. Normandale St., Fort Worth. Tickets are $6 per person. Call 817-244-6592 or visit www.birchman.org.
Bengali New Year: Members of the D/FW Hindu Temple Society will celebrate the festival at 9 a.m. April 14 at the temple, 1605 N. Britain Road, Irving. Tamil New Year will be celebrated at 10 a.m., followed by Gayatri havan at 4 p.m. and Ayyappa puja at 6:30. Call 972-445-3111.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
Grocery Giveaway: Fresh Manna Ministries will distribute groceries from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday at 2848 Walnut Hill Lane. Call 214-904-9818 for reservations.
Fiesta Auction 2001: The fund-raising event for Our Lady of Perpetual Help school will be at 6:30 p.m. April 21 at the Westin Park Central, 12720 Merit Drive. Call 972-930-9432 for information, tickets or to make donations.
CONFERENCES
Glory Summit: The conference, entitled "Signs, Wonders & Miracles – Revelation, Administration and Manifestation," will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 300 Reunion Blvd. Cost is $50. Call 817-652-3023 or visit www.globalglory.org.
CLASSES
Adventures in Learning Classes: The Shepherd's Center of North Dallas offers spring courses through May 24 at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, 9200 Inwood Road. Classes include Pilates, computer and current events and meet between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Cost is $20. Call 214-350-0465.
MEETINGS
United Methodist Women: The women of First United Methodist Church of Hurst, 521 W. Pipeline Road, will meet at 5 p.m. Sunday to discuss "Mission Is." Call 817-282-7384.
Integrators: The group for the discussion of science and religion will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Friday at Pleasant Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 1215 Main St., Garland. Topic is "Re-imaging psychotherapy from the feminist viewpoint." Call 972-530-0692.
SPEAKERS
Connie Tolbert: The founder of Classique Creations will speak at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday at the Park City Club, 5956 Sherry Lane. Cost is $25 with reservations, $30 without. Part of the Fellowship of Professional Women's monthly luncheon series. Call 972-560-4223.
Bridwell Bibliophiles Lecture: Prince Johannes Von Sachsen-Altenburg, the Duke of Saxony, will present "Printing, Power, Pope and Politics: Martin Luther and the Dukes of Saxony – Who Used Whom?" at 4 p.m. Thursday in Bridwell Library, 6005 Bishop Blvd., Southern Methodist University. Call 214-768-3483.
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