Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012

Faith Notes

CATHOLIC CONFERENCE

The 10th annual Ignited By Truth Conference will be Friday-Saturday, Feb. 24-25, at the Jim Graham Building at the N.C. State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. A free workshop on the Catholic Church will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24. Presentations by Catholic speakers from around the country will be from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25. For information, call 919-789-1428 or visit www.ignitedbytruth.com.

CHURCH SUPPERS

The Knights of Columbus will hold their annual Charity Fish Fry every Friday, Feb. 24 through March 30, at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 804 High House Road, Cary. Lunch prices are $8 adults and $4 children, and will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner prices are $10 adults and $4 children, and will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. The Polka Plus Band will provide entertainment on March 23. Call in your order at 919-468-6126 or order online at www.spicecubed.com/fish.

St. Mary Magdalene will hold a fish fry from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. Feb. 24, March 9 and March 23 at 625 Magdala Place, Apex. Menu includes fried haddock, potatoes, coleslaw and cornbread. Cost is $9.50 for adults and $6 for children. To pre-order, call 919-657-4800 or visit www.lentfishfry.com.

First United Methodist Church will hold a regular fellowship feast from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday, Feb. 29 through March 28, at 117 S. Academy St., Cary. Cost is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, $3 for children 12 and under and $20 per family maximum. Reservations are required one day in advance. To register, call 919-467-1861 or visit www.fumc-cary.org.

Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church will hold a Lenten dinner and discussion series from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday, Feb. 29 through April 4, at 200 High Meadow Drive, Cary. There will be a catered dinner followed by a discussion of "24 Hours That Changed the World" by the Rev. Adam Hamilton. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children and $20 per family. To sign up, call 919-467-4944 or visit www.kirkofkildaire.org.

CONSIGNMENT SALE

The Friendship Closet Children's Consignment Sale features gently used clothing, toys, and equipment for babies, children, and maternity. The sale will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 2 and 7 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 3, at Peak United Methodist Church, 1200 N. Salem St., Apex. Select merchandise will be marked down 50 percent on Saturday, March 3. Consignor drop-off will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 1 and 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 2. Proceeds will benefit the mission outreach of the Friendship Circle of Apex United Methodist Church to support local women's and children's charitable organizations. To register as a consignor, visit www.friendshipcloset.com.

SUPPORT GROUPS

First United Methodist Church will offer Griefshare classes from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays through April 19 at 117 S. Academy St., Cary. Cost is $15 and includes a Griefshare workbook. For details, call 919-467-1861.

Westwood Baptist Church will offer Griefshare classes for ages 13-19 from 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays through May 5 at 200 Westhigh St., Cary. Classes will be held for 13 weeks. For information, call 919-469-9393.

WORKSHOP

Alice Parker, choral music conductor, arranger and composer, will hold a choral workshop for Triangle singers March 16-18 at Saint Francis United Methodist Church in Cary. A community sing will be at 7 p.m. March 16. A special workshop for conductors, choirs, singers, teachers, pianists and organists will be held on March 17, with a concert at 3 p.m. featuring Parker's works. The workshop will end with a score study session from 1 to 3 p.m. March 18. Deadline to register for the workshop is Friday, Feb. 24. For information, visit www.saintfrancisumc.org.