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Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 2203 Parallel, will hold a fall dinner from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, in the Family Center. There will be a turkey dinner with the trimmings. There also is a fundraiser planned.

“Scripture Study, Bible Sharing and Reflection, Lectio and Journaling,” a regular weekly series facilitated by pastoral minister, Heather Neds, is offered at Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays. This weekly Bible study group is based on the upcoming scripture readings from the Common Lectionary. There will be time for reflection, sharing and journaling. Call 913-906-8990 to register.

An open house and ribbon cutting for Learning to Earning will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, at 750 Armstrong Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Metro Lutheran Ministry is opening the new location, which has a financial literacy focus. The program is designed to help persons manage their lives and solve problems that many low and moderate-income persons face. Personalized coaching, assistance with work placements, help in completing the general education degree, as well as support services, will be available. Parking will be at the lot at 7th and Armstrong, west of the Security Bank building.

Open Door Baptist Church, 3033 N. 103rd Terrace, is holding a raggedy doll ministry Christmas project workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evenings, Nov. 18 and Dec. 2, in Room 128. No sewing experience is necessary to make a doll. For information on materials to bring, contact Open Door, 913-334-7777.

Parkway Baptist Church,
12320 Parallel Parkway, is planning a Community Blood Center blood drive from 3 to 7 p.m. Dec. 15 in the church’s classroom area. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.

The StoreHouse at Stony Point Christian Church, 149 S. 78th St., will be open at 6 p.m. Nov. 19. The StoreHouse includes a clothing and food pantry. Stony Point is planning an all-church Thanksgiving dinner at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, in the Cole Activity Center. Families will bring a side dish or dessert.

St. Patrick Catholic Church Holiday Bazaar will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 22 in the Parish Center at 94th and State Avenue. Handmade items and homemade foods will be featured.