Fundraiser for community outreach -- Greater Works Church in Murrieta is hosting a 5K community walk Saturday to raise funds for its food and clothing banks, backpack outreach and other programs; call 951-600-2619 to sign up or sponsor a walker.
Annual concert set -- The United Methodist Church of Vista will present its Praise Band's annual concert with a program of songs ranging from Doris Day to Nancy Sinatra; 6 p.m. Saturday; 490 S. Melrose Drive, Vista; free-will collection; 760-726-0442.
"Left Behind" author to speak -- Tim LaHaye, the author of the "Left Behind" series, will be the guest speaker at LifeChurch in Murrieta at 6 p.m. Saturday and 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday; 38388 Sky Canyon Drive, Murrieta; 951-600-4737 or whylifechurch.com; timlahaye.com.
Wine and cheese get-together -- Congregation B'nai Shalom will hold a free wine and cheese get-together at 4:30 p.m. Sunday; a representative from Baron Herzog Kosher Winery will conduct a wine tasting; 201 E. Broadway, Vista; 760-599-2005.
Mission San Luis Rey retreat -- Mission San Luis Rey will hold its annual family vacation retreat, "Footsteps in the Sand: Meeting God on Vacation" from Monday through July 17; check-in between 3-5 p.m.; adults and teens are $195, children 4-12 are $100, children 4 and under free; 4050 Mission Ave., Oceanside; 760-757-3659 or sanluisrey.org.
Afterlife seminar -- Rabbi Yeruchem Eilfort of Chabad at La Costa will host a three-part seminar called "The After-Life: Eternal Souls and the People Who Love Them" at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and July 21 and 28; 1980 La Costa Ave., Carlsbad; free; mandatory reservations to 760-943-8891 or rabbie@chabadatlacosta.com.
Creation vs. evolution seminar -- Dr. Thomas J. Kindell, founder of Reasons for Faith Ministries, will teach a free seminar on creation vs. evolution at 7 p.m. Wednesday; Calvary Chapel of Escondido, 1675 Seven Oakes Road, Escondido; 760-489-6255.
Evolution of the soul -- Author Brett Mitchell will discuss the teachings of Alice Bailey and other Theosophical teachers at 10 a.m. July 18; Life Works Spiritual Center, 2555 Roosevelt St., Carlsbad; 760-815-9462.
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