| Weekly planner 04/14/2001 Events are free unless otherwise noted.
HOLY DAYS
Sunday: Christians celebrate Easter, which commemorates the resurrection of Christ. It is the oldest and most important festival in the Christian year.
Sunday: Jews celebrate the last day of Passover, which commemorates the departure of the Israelites from Egypt.
Thursday: Jews commemorate Yom Hashoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day, in honor of the 6 million Jews who died as victims of Nazi atrocities during World War II.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Refuge and Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony: The daylong event on the Buddhist way of life will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday at the Vajradakini Buddhist Center, 3501 N. MacArthur Blvd., Suite 417, Irving. The ceremony will take place during the afternoon session. Call 972-871-2611.
Faith Works Conference: The conference for women will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 21 at Birchman Baptist Church, 9100 N. Normandale St., Fort Worth. Author Carol Ruvolo will direct the sessions. Cost is $35 through Monday and $40 afterward. Call 817-244-6590.
5K Dallas Bagel Fun Run/Walk: The Jewish Community Center of Dallas will sponsor the event at 8:30 a.m. April 22 at the community center, 7900 Northaven Road. From noon to 4 p.m., the center will hold an Israel Independence Day celebration with live music, art, food and a carnival. Race registration is $18 before Monday and $23 afterward. Call 214-739-2737.
Dance of the Masculine Spirit: All men are invited to take part in a day of drumming, playing and sharing from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 21 at the Unity Church of Arlington, 3525 S. Bowen Road, Arlington. Call 972-467-5151 or visit www.unity.ws.
A City on a Hill Retreat: Aglow International will hold its spring retreat from 7 p.m. April 27 through noon April 29 at the Holiday Inn-Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, 3005 W. Airport Freeway, Bedford. Cost is $55. Registration deadline is Friday. Call 817-249-2669.
SPECIAL SERVICES
Service for the Unborn: Holy Trinity Charismatic Episcopal Church, 4900 Cummings Drive, North Richland Hills, will hold the service at 8 a.m. Saturday and Great Vigil of Easter at 7 p.m. The church will celebrate Easter Mass at 10 a.m. Sunday. Call 817-485-5565.
Guest Performance: Leo Saenz of Latin Express will perform at the 11 a.m. service Sunday at LINC Northside Lutheran Church, 1500 Circle Park Blvd., Fort Worth. An egg hunt and communitywide barbecue will follow the service. Call 817-624-2696.
New Service: Citywave Church, 217 Harwood Road # 217, Bedford, will begin holding Sunday morning services at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Call 817-268-2222 or visit www.citywavechurch.com.
Holocaust Memorial Service: Solomon Schechter Academy of Dallas, 18011 Hillcrest Road, will hold a service at 8:45 a.m. Thursday for the 6 million Jews who died during the Holocaust. Call 972-248-3032.
Taizé Service: Casa View United Methodist Church, 9998 Ferguson Road, will hold the service of song and meditation at 7 p.m. Friday. Call 214-321-6483.
Celebration of Praise: First United Methodist Church, 1928 Ross Ave., will present Anton Dvorak's Te Deum at 11 a.m. April 22. Call 214-220-2727.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
Amigos Days: Volunteers are needed Friday and April 21, 27 and 28 to help repair homes and assist workers. Sponsored by the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church and Oak Cliff United Methodist Church. Several shifts are available each day. Call the Outreach Hotline at 214-368-1435, ext. 313, to volunteer.
Family Information Day: Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity will hold the event from 9 a.m. to noon April 21 at the West Dallas Community Church, 2215 Canada Drive, for people who would be first-time homeowners. Call 214-827-4037, ext. 36.
CLASSES
Beginning Meditation: A six-week series on "The Secrets of Meditation" will begin Monday in Arlington, Dallas, Denton, Fort Worth and Plano. Classes meet from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays in Denton and Plano, Tuesdays in Arlington and Thursdays in Dallas and Fort Worth. Call 972-871-2611.
SPEAKERS
Karla K. Garrett: Ms. Garrett will present a workshop titled "Learning to Live in Alignment with Your Soul's Purpose" from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Celebration of Life Church of Religious Science, 1646 W. Irving Blvd., Irving. Cost is $40. Bring a sack lunch. Call 972-253-0089.
Deepak Chopra: The author will speak and sign copies of his latest book, How to Know God, at 7 p.m. Monday at Borders Books & Music, 10720 Preston Road. Call 214-363-1977.
William F. May: The professor of ethics at Southern Methodist University will speak on "Media Professionals and Celebrities: Unordained Teaching Authorities Today" at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Room 175 of the Crow Building, SMU Cox School of Business, 6210 Bishop Blvd. Call 214-768-4255.
David McKeon: The private practice counselor will present a lecture titled "If Only I Knew ... Wow" at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2330 Cheyenne St., Irving. Call 972-252-5521.
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