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• Christmas Decoration Garage Sale: St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 320 S. Depot St., Somonauk, will hold a Christmas Decoration Garage Sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

• Trinity Trio: The trio -- bazaar, rummage sale, bakery -- will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Church United Methodist, Route 47 and Cannonball Trail, Yorkville. A soup lunch will be available. Proceeds go to local and global missions.

• Party-at-the-Pub: Fox Valley Jewish Neighbors is having its Party-at-the-Pub and Pledge Drive Kickoff at 6 p.m. Saturday McNally's Irish Pub, 201 E. Main St., St. Charles. The event is open to all interested Jewish adults and any interfaith partners. Reservations are $45 each; mail a check to FVJN, P.O. Box 8, Geneva, IL, 60134. For more info, contact Liza Bachrach at 847-622-8855 or Archbroch@comcast.net.

• Pancake Breakfast: Blessed Sacrament Church is hosting a pancake breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday in the parish hall at 801 Oak St., North Aurora. Adults/$8, Kids (3-12)/$4, Family/$18. • Surviving the Holidays: A two-hour seminar for those facing the holidays after the death of a loved one, separation or divorce will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Cross Lutheran Church, 8609 Route 47, Yorkville. Call Karen Hardecopf, 630-385-8113 or go to www.hiscross.org.

• Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner: St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Hinckley is serving their annual corned beef and cabbage dinner from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Tickets are $9/adults, $6/kids 6-12, and free for 5 and under. There will also be a bazaar with handmade items and tasty treats, beginning at 3:30 p.m. Call the church office, 815-286-3391 or Barb, 815-286-3606.

• Pancake Breakfast: Millbrook United Methodist Church, 8360 Fox River Drive, Millbrook will serve a pancake breakfast, including pumpkin spice pancakes, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 14 at the church. Donation at the door. Call 630-553-7568. • Pancake Breakfast: St. Mary's Church, 901 N. Center St. Plano, will host a Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 15 to benefit the building fund. Call 630-552-7622. • Folk Music Afternoon: Pete Norman of the Fox Valley Folk Music Society will perform from 3 to 6 p.m. Nov. 15 at Calvary Episcopal Church, 222 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia. Call the church at 630-879-3378, or go to www.calvary-episcopal.org.

• Nativity Exhibition: St. Peter Church in Geneva will host the third annual Nativity Exhibition from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 14 and 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at 1891 Kaneville Road, Geneva. There will also be a unique mini bazaar from a Catholic Relief program, The Work of Human Hands. All products are made by the poor of developing nations. All proceeds will be returned to them. Call 630-232-0124.

• The Secrets of Successful Partners: St. Charles' Episcopal Church, 994 N. Fifth Ave., St. Charles, offers the free marriage seminar from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. The seminar is presented by Paul Weiss, M.S., of the Couples Clinic in Geneva. With a partner or alone. Register with Lori Lori@the couplesclinic.com or call 630-232-7457. • Citrus Sale: St. Peter Parish is offering fresh tree ripened citrus from Florida, five days from tree to table. Order no later than 11 a.m. Monday at 630-896-6816, 630-892-1088 anytime, or dcatee@ameritech.net. Pickup 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 15 in the church hall, 925 Sard Ave., Aurora. Visit www.stpetercitrus.org for details. • The Dish On Your Mediterranean Table: St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church's Philoptochos group has published a cookbook of more than 300 family favorite recipes. The spiral-bound, hardcover book is available for $20. Coordinating aprons will be available for $15. Call Maria Boznos at 630-961-9313. St. Athanasios is at 1855 E. Fifth Ave., Aurora. • Holiday Greens Sale: Calvary Episcopal Church is offering wreaths and greens for the holidays and is taking orders. Proceeds benefit Community Outreach Ministries supported by the parish. Go to www.calvary-episcopal.org. or call 630-879-3378.

• Interfaith Cooperation: An interfaith workshop in two parts for teens and adults will be held at 9:30 to 11 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Congregational United Church of Christ, 40W451 Fox Mill Blvd., St. Charles. Hind Makki, staff member of Interfaith Youth Core of Chicago, will be the presenter. Contact Rev. Dr. John Rodgers at 630-584-0929. • Let it Shine!: OneWay Ministry presents "Let it Shine!" at 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. The concert celebrates Jesus Christ and encourages people to make a difference in the world. "Let it Shine" features an international choir and a live orchestra. Tickets are $5 per adult plus $1 per ticket for online purchases. For more info visit www.owm.org . Religion Calendar