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Cookout fundraiser and yard sale

A cookout with hot dogs, chili, dessert and snacks beside a yard sale to raise funds for missionary April Talbott, who will work in China and Tibet.

When: 7 a.m.

Where: 5th Annual Mission, 2669 Lindenwood Drive, Vinton

Contact: 890-5266

Pancake breakfast

This church sponsors a breakfast that will include pancakes, sausage, coffee and orange juice. Proceeds will be donated to local missions.

When: 7:30 a.m.

Where: Green Ridge Presbyterian Church, 7640 Alpine Road, Roanoke

Contact: 366-7959

Church play

This church will present the play "Daddy's House," performed by the drama guild of Morning Star Baptist Church.

When: 2 p.m.

Where: Sweet Union Baptist Church, 521 Madison Ave., Roanoke

Contact: 345-3520

New pastor

The Presbytery of the Southeast ordains Tim McClymonds pastor of this church.

When: 11 a.m.

Where: Garst Mill Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 3739 Willetta Drive, Roanoke

Contact: 884-8281

SUNDAY

Celebrate America 2008

A free musical and dramatic event featuring America's favorite patriotic music. The program will include a tribute to those who have served our country as well as all current and former military personnel.

When: 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Where: First Baptist Church, Third Street and Franklin Road, Roanoke

Cost: Free

Contact: music@fbcrke.org, 224-3373, firstroanoke.com

Church anniversary

This church will celebrate its 121st anniversary, along with a recognition of the denomination's 300th year.

When: 10:30 a.m.

Where: Blue Ridge Church of the Brethren, 15664 W. Lynchburg-Salem Turnpike, Blue Ridge

Contact: 977-1026

FRIDAY

All Message Worship

The chapel will hold a special all message worship service.

When: 7:30 p.m.

Where: The Roanoke Metaphysical Chapel, 1488 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke

Contact: 562-5122

JULY 5

Bus ride to Hillbilly Hideaway in North Carolina

The Singles Travel Club takes the bus to this sight in Walnut Cove, N.C., and visits the Mount Tabor United Methodist Church.

When: All day

Where: Singles Travel Club, 4224 Valley Ave., Roanoke

Contact: 366-2888

JULY 6

Choir concert

The church's adult choir will present "Liberty," a musical celebration of freedom.

When: 11 a.m.

Where: Airlee Court Baptist Church, 4827 Delray St., Roanoke

Contact: 362-1623

Church homecoming

This church holds its annual homecoming celebration.

When: 3 p.m.

Where: Bethlehem Baptist Church, 3017 Ivyland Drive, Roanoke

Contact: 362-2586

JULY 11-12

Missions conference

This church meets for two days to see what the Rafiki Foundation is accomplishing in Zambia, Liberia and Nigeria.

When: 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Where: Faith Alliance Church, 7505 Barrens Road, Roanoke

Contact: vmink4rafiki@gmail.com, 353-3626

JULY 13

Bible school

This church holds a vacation bible school.

When: 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Where: Calvary United Methodist Church, 845 Hemlock Road, Salem

Contact: 344-6380