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Friday Family Dances - For all ages. Lines, circles, squares, folk, contra and novelty dances taught by caller/dance instructor Larry Simmons. No experience or partner is required. Live music and a potluck at 6:30 p.m., with dancing from 7-8 p.m. Held the first Friday on the month (except January) through May. Friday, St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. Free admission; donations accepted for the band. (509) 533-9955.

Celtic Concert and Spirituality Workshop - Immerse yourself in an exploration of the ancient and profound tradition of Celtic Spirituality through voice, prayer and storytelling with Stefan A. Waligur, an Irish contemplative, musician/composer and retreat leader. Friday: Free Kirtan Concert at 8 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring a drum. Offerings accepted. Saturday: Celtic Spirituality Workshop from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $35 advanced/$40 at the door. Lunch provided. Sunday: Waligur accompanies St. David’s musicians. 9 a.m.: Traditional Worship and Communion, 11 a.m.: Celtic Worship and Communion. Register at www.stdavids.spokanediocese.org. For more information, contact Judith Scarborough at (509) 389-0346, Barbara Bley at (509) 263-8104 or visit www.facebook.com/SaintDavidSpokane. Friday-Sunday, St. David Episcopal Church, 7315 N. Wall St., Town and Country. (509) 466-3100.

BFF-Bacon Faith and Fellowship - A before-work breakfast program for men. Features breakfast and the video production of “Crossing the Goal” with host Brian Patrick and former NFL player and coach Danny Abramowicz, followed by group discussion of the presentation. Starting Oct. 9, we look at the subject of “Marriage and Family: Staying in the Game.” For more information, call (509) 466-4991 or email stjoseph@cet.com. Friday, 5:30 a.m., St. Joseph Parish - Colbert, 3720 E. Colbert Road, Colbert. Free.

37th Annual Mennonite Country Auction - Supports the international relief, development and service ministries of the Mennonite Central Committee. Breakfast served from 7-9 a.m., booths open at 10 a.m., and auction begins at noon. Handmade goods and food, furniture and quilts. Saturday, Menno Mennonite Church, 1378 N. Damon Road, Ritzville. (509) 659-0926.

Oktoberfest at St. Charles Parish - Featuring a beer garden, food, desserts, crafts, fresh produce, jewelry and raffles. Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., St. Charles Catholic Church, 4515 N. Alberta St. Free admission. (509) 710-0127.

A Teresian Festivity - A one-day, free conference to celebrate 500 years of St. Teresa of Avila. Enjoy speakers, lunch, a play about Teresa’s life, music by Whitworth and Gonzaga, and a Memorial Mass. Saturday, 10 a.m., Gonzaga University, 502 E. Boone Ave. Free. (509) 313-3572.

Consecration Sunday - One service to consecrate the newly remodeled sanctuary. A light lunch follows. Sunday, 10 a.m., Spokane Valley United Methodist Church, 115 N. Raymond Road, Spokane Valley. (509) 924-7262.

St. Francis Day Blessing of the Animals - Pets sit with their human family in worship and come forward for a blessing. This is the 26th year St. Mark’s has celebrated this event and more than 100 pets will be blessed. Everyone is welcome for worship and to have their pets blessed. For more information, call the church at (509) 747-6677. Sunday, 10:45 a.m., St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 316 E. 24th Ave. (509) 747-6677.

Mortgage Burning Celebration - Following a worship service at 10 a.m., there will be a blessing of the new addition, which includes a half-court gym, nursery/preschool and three classrooms, and the unveiling of the new Memorial Garden. The community celebration will conclude with a potluck. For more information, call (509) 448-7102. Sunday, 11 a.m., Moran United Methodist Church, 3601 E. 65th Ave. Free. (509) 448-7102.

Soil and Sacrament Group - Just as plants need good soil, sun and water to grow and produce a bountiful harvest, we need to nurture our own souls to bear spiritual fruit. What does this look like? To explore what it means to live an authentic life, Beth Abbey will be leading a five-week study on the book “Soil and Sacrament” by Fred Bahnson. Sunday, 11 a.m., Millwood Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road. (509) 924-2350.

Pet Blessing - Rev. Jane is blessing the animals. Bring your animal friends and donations for the Human Society. Pets must be crated or leashed. Sunday, 1:30 p.m., Unity Spiritual Center, 2900 S. Bernard St. (509) 838-6518.

Hymn Festival - Third annual event honoring the late Janice Newell’s love of hymn singing. Several area churches will participate in the festival choir. For more information, call (509) 624-9233. Sunday, 2 p.m., Central Lutheran Church, 512 S. Bernard St. (509) 624-9233.

Mighty Bach - Presenting a program highlighting the strength and joy of Johann Sebastian Bach, featuring the Cathedral Choir, Kantorei Choir and Cathedral Collegium Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Timothy Westerhaus, conductor and harpsichordist. Sunday, 3 p.m., St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. Free, donations accepted. (509) 838-4277.

God Touches Us - Deacon Pat Bradley will lead this nine-week study of how God touches us through sacramental signs. For more information, call (509) 466-4991 or email chaplain1999@yahoo.com. Tuesday, 1 p.m., St. Joseph Parish - Colbert, 3720 E. Colbert Road, Colbert. (509) 466-4991.

Upcoming

Free Community Fall Festival - Free food and activities for all ages including hayrides and pumpkins in the pumpkin field, a petting zoo and bouncy house, plus cupcake walk, fishing pond, face painting and lot of games with prizes. Free pizza, chips, popcorn, cotton candy and cider. With a small donation for the youth group, you can dunk the pastor and friends in the dunking tank. Oct. 10, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Moran United Methodist Church, 3601 E. 65th Ave. Free. (509) 448-7102.

Feed Medical Lake - A free meal the second Monday of the month, 5-6 p.m. Oct. 12, , St. John Lutheran Church - Medical Lake, 223 S. Hallett St., Medical Lake. (509) 714-1150.

Days of Prayer 2015 - All days of prayer include the rosary, two conferences, Reconciliation, Mass, lunch and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Day of Prayer on the Rosary with Deacon John Ruscheinsky. Oct. 14, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $37; $47 for a room for the day. (509) 448-1224.

Family History Fair - Building A Legacy - Sign-up and introduction to family search, classes and hands-on assistance. Light refreshments will be available. Come and go as you please. Visit www.giftoffindyourfamily.com. Oct. 17, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Spokane Valley, 13608 E. 40th Ave., just off Belle Terre Drive, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-2587.

Spokane Inter-Faith Council - Meets third Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. Oct. 20, Kress Gallery, River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave., level three. (360) 989-8217.

Coffee and Contemplation - Enjoy discussion and prayer time over a roll and hot beverage. People of all faiths welcome. Mark Sanford, “Nous: Heart and Mind.” Oct. 21, 9-11 a.m., Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $10. (509) 448-1224.