Faith Calendar
25th annual Plant and Potpourri fest, food items, baked goods, plate lunch, crafts, white-elephant items and indoor and outdoor potted plants, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today, Nu'uanu Congregational Church; free admission. 595-3935.
Introductory Centering Prayer Workshop, presentations of the method of silent meditation, prayer practice and discussion for a deeper relationship with God, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Holy Nativity Episcopal Church, 5286 Kalaniana'ole Highway; free, bring a lunch. 536-6090, 373-2131, Ext. 109.
"Orientation to Zen Practice," for beginners or those wanting a refresher, 9 a.m.-noon today, Palolo Zen Center of the Honolulu Diamond Sangha; free. 735-1347.
Harvest Festival, with crafts, baked goods, plate lunch, keiki activities and raffle, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Lili'uokalani Protestant Church, Hale'iwa; free admission. 637-9364.
Family Fall Festival and Craft Fair, crafts, food items, door prizes and entertainment, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Windward United Church of Christ; free admission. 254-3802.
Sukkot, joint traditional and Reform service 10 a.m. today and traditional service 10 a.m. tomorrow, Temple Emanu-El, 2550 Pali Highway, 595-7521.
Japanese Hawaiian Fun Night, games, entertainment, food and a message, sponsored by New Hope Christian Fellowship, 6-8 p.m. tomorrow, New Hope Lead Center at the Ministry Center, Sand Island Access Road; free. 842-4242, Ext. 131.
"Ku I Ke Aloha — Standing Together in Love," a vigil with music, dance and guest speaker the Rev. Welton Gaddy from Washington, D.C., sponsored by the Interfaith Alliance Hawaii, 6 p.m. tomorrow, Kaka'ako Waterfront Park; free. 521-3500.
26th annual O'ahu Church Choir Festival Concert, more than 200 choral singers from statewide church choirs join to present great anthems of the church, 7 p.m. tomorrow, Kawaiaha'o Church; free. 532-1260.
My Birth in the Pure Land, a lecture by the Rev. Thomas Okano, director of the Buddhist Study Center, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Mililani Hongwanji Temple; free. 625-0925.
WALK IN THE WORD, ninth annual 1 1/2-mile walk around the park , a fund-raiser for the Bible Institute of Hawaii, with entertainment, refreshments, auction and prizes, 7-9:30 a.m. Oct. 18, McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park; $10 registration includes T-shirt. 943-0833.
Rummage Sale, used clothing, books, toys, household items and furniture, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 18, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 539 Kapahulu Ave.; free admission. 732-2333.
2nd Annual Bazaar, variety of used and new items, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 18, sponsored by Higashi Honganji Betsuin, Alaneo and Kuakini Streets; free admission. 531-9088.
Fall Fling, crafts, games, haunted house and foods, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 18, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, University Ave.; free admission. 946-4223.
Simchat Torah, celebration 6:30 p.m. Oct. 18, with music, dancing performance, group dancing and dessert potluck, Congregation Sof Ma'arav, Conservative, 2500 Pali Highway 373-3742.
Shemini Atzeret (Yizkor), traditional service 10 a.m. Oct. 18; Erev Simchat Torah family service 7 p.m. Oct. 18; Simchat Torah traditional service 10 a.m. Oct. 19, Temple Emanu-El, 2550 Pali Highway. 595-7521.
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