>> Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Christian Church,1516 N. Delaware St. International Folk Dancing, 7:30 p.m. Friday. Dance from 8 to 10 p.m., lessons from 7:30 to 8 p.m. Beginners welcome. $3. Call (317) 891-1654.

>> Bartlett Chapel United Methodist Church,4396 E. Main St., Avon. Noah’s Legacy Program, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Pet owners address concerns. No pets are allowed inside the church. Free. Call (317) 745-2504 or visit www.bartlettchapel.com/NoahLegac...>

>> Michael’s Family Restaurant,840 W. Main St., Carmel. ROMEO, or Retired Old Men Eating Out, 11 a.m. Wednesday. Senior men get together for lunch and conversation. Call St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, (317) 846-4912 or visit www.stmarkscarmel.org.

>> Starbucks Coffee,2810 E. 116th St., Carmel. Capstone LIVE Bible Study, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Informal fellowship group hosted by St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Carmel for ages 18-29. Call Don Broad, (317) 817-9803 or visit www.stmarkscarmel.org.

>> Allisonville Christian Church (Disciples of Christ),7701 Allisonville Road. Open Men’s Circle, 7 p.m. Tuesday. Men work on personal growth, goals and behavior change; practice leadership skills; connect with other men; and are supported and challenged. In the Retreat House behind the church. Walk-ins welcome. Sponsored by the Mankind Project of Indiana. Call (317) 441-8703.

>> Indianapolis City Market,222 E. Market St. Lunchtime Bible Study, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Wednesday. Meet on east wing of third floor for open Bible study and fellowship. Call (317) 634-9266.

>> Red Bridge Park,697 W. Jackson St., Cicero. Lights Over Morse Lake and 175th Birthday Church Service, 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Bring chairs. Call (317) 984-3475 or visit www.lightsovermorse lake.com.

>> Congregation B’Nai Torah,6510 Hoover Road. July 5th BBQ, 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Relays, prizes, ball games and food. Call (317) 253-5253.

>> Light of the World Christian Church,4646 Michigan Road. Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration: Ecumenical Service, 7 p.m. Thursday. Speaker: Bishop Henry Williamson. Free. Call (317) 925-2702 or visit www.indianablackexpo .com.

>> St. Thomas Episcopal Church,600 Paul Hand Blvd., Franklin. Fourth of July Picnic, 10 a.m. Sunday. Worship at 10 a.m., with old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration and picnic afterward, including games and music. Call (317) 535-8985 or visit www.stthomas.indydio.org.

>> Second Baptist Church,3705 N. Kessler Blvd. Backyard BBQ, 10 a.m. today. Food, games, car show and fellowship. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. Presented by Purpose of Life Ministries.

>> St. Philips Episcopal Church,720 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. Fourth Fest, 5 to 10 p.m. today. Jazz concert, children’s games, craft vendors, food, view of Freedom Blast fireworks. Free. Call (317) 636-1133.

>> Gathering Place,1495 W. Main St., Greenwood. Community Rummage Sale and Family Fun Day, 5 to 8:30 p.m. Friday and July 11. Includes children’s carnival, food, silent auction, health screenings and more. Proceeds benefit The Boaz Project, a local Christian humanitarian aid organization that helps orphans in Russia and India. Call Cathy Long, (317) 889-7606, ext. 6003, or visit www.boazproject.org.

>> Ritter’s Frozen Custard,3219 W. County Line Road, Greenwood. Sisters of St. Benedict Fundraiser, 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Meet the Sisters of St. Benedict. Fifteen percent of the cost of frozen custard benefits the Benedict Inn. Call (317) 788-7581 or visit www.benedictinn.org.

>> Valley Mills Christian Church,5555 Kentucky Ave. African Children’s Choir, 7 p.m. Sunday. Proceeds support the education, care and emergency relief for more than 7,000 children in Africa. Free (offering accepted). Call (877) 532-8651, ext. 4505, or visit www.africanchildrenschoir.com.

>> Foursquare Gospel Church,3200 S. 14th St., New Castle. African Children’s Choir, 10 a.m. Sunday.

>> Mansion at Oak Hill,5801 E. 116th St., Carmel. Faith in the Marketplace Luncheon, noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Christian Professional Chamber event focuses on relationship building, encouragement and business insight. Buffet opens at 11:30 a.m. Register online. $15. Call (317) 843-9850 or visit www.christianprofessional.com.

>> St. Luke’s United Methodist Church,100 W. 86th St. Business and Professional Exchange, North chapter, 7 a.m. Monday. Free. Call (317) 252-9947.

>> Mount Pleasant Christian Church Community Life Center,407 N. Bluff Road, Greenwood. Raising the Bar: Fitness Class for Teenage Girls, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Fee includes a T-shirt and the book, “Do Hard Things.” $30. Call (317) 881-6727, ext. 238, or visit www.mpcc.info.

>> St. Luke’s United Methodist Church,100 W. 86th St. Singles Volleyball, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Open to all skill levels. $2. Call (317) 745-2472.

>> The Pyramids,3500 DePauw Blvd. Indianapolis Hiking Club: Walk and Worship, 9 a.m. Sunday. Meet in parking lot for a four- to five-mile walk on paved, flat terrain at a speed of 3 to 3.5 mph. Followed by an optional nondenominational religious service inside Beef&Boards. Arrive 15 minutes early. In the event of inclement weather, check with the leader. Call (317) 873-6526 or visit www.indyhike.org.

>> Stratford at WestClay,2460 Glebe St., Carmel. Village of WestClay Worship, 3:30 p.m. Sunday. King of Glory Lutheran Church, Carmel, offers worship services. Call (317) 846-1555.

>> Mount Pleasant Christian Church,381 N. Bluff Road, Greenwood. Deaf Interpretation, 6 p.m. today and July 11. Free. Call Cheryl Latkowski, (317) 881-6727 or e-mail davncher@aol.com.

>> Sacred Space Healing Center,2801 Fairview Place, Suite K, Greenwood. A New Wave in Spirituality: Kirtan Rabbi Comes to Indy, 7 p.m. Monday. Music and prayer that uplifts and enlightens. Guest: Bakara. $18. Call (317) 881-9642 or visit www.evolutionsyoga.com.

>> Agape Apostolic Faith Assembly,6240 Georgetown Road. (317) 293-1972.

» Agape Tent Meeting,7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Choral music and featured speaker Bishop Clifton Jones, Philadelphia, Miss.

» Agape Tent Meeting,7 p.m. Friday. Choral music and featured speaker Bishop John Fonzer, Richmond. Meetings conclude July 12.

>> Dromtonpa Buddhist Center,6018 N. Keystone Ave. Prayers for World Peace, 10 to 11:15 a.m. Sunday. Event includes inspirational talk, special prayers, and meditation. $5. Call (317) 374-5281 or visit www.meditation- indianapolis.org.

>> Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 N. Meridian St. (317) 253-6461.

» Families Learn About and Practice Worshiping Together,9:30 a.m. Sunday. At 9:30 a.m., parents and children in Grades 1-5 learn about why one worships and how. Parents will learn about parenting in the pew. At 11 a.m., parents and children will have a chance to practice and experience what they have learned. Visit www.secondchurch.org or e-mail 2church@secondchurch.org.

» Welcome Baby Ministry Parents&Playground Events,9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday. Baby Ministry Team prepares and deliver meals to families that recently had a new baby. Any parent staying home with kids is welcome. Bring snacks and little ones.

>> St. Athanasius Byzantine Catholic Church,1117 Blaine Ave. Paraklis, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Ancient healing ceremony celebrated by the early disciples of the ancient Christian church. The ceremony includes seven healing Gospel readings with seven healing prayers, the anointing of the sick, laying of hands and Holy Communion. Confession is available upon request. Friends or family members may come in proxy for those unable to attend. Call (317) 632-4157 or visit www.r-fol.com/st.athanasius.>

>> Vineyard Community Church,512 S. Madison Ave., Greenwood. Celebrate Recovery, 6 p.m. Friday. Christian 12-step program. Dinner at 6 p.m.; teachings and small groups from 7 to 9 p.m. $3 dinner. Call (317) 882-8463.

>> Christian Theological Seminary Counseling Center,1050 W. 42nd St. Pre-Marital Prep Group, 10 to 11:30 a.m. today, Thursday and July 11. Counseling for couples preparing to marry. Includes learning to connect emotionally. Based on the book “Hold Me Tight” by Susan Johnson. $50 for five sessions. Visit www.cts.edu.

>> Southport Heights Christian Church,7154 McFarland Road. (317) 783-7714.

» Care for Aging Parents Support Group,7 p.m. Monday. Call Rhonda Burtch, (317) 791-8066 or visit www.southportheights.org.

» Respite Service for Parents,5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday. Monthly service will be supervised and directed by Roxie Martin, a registered nurse who specializes in care for special needs children. Due to limited space, an application and interview process are required. Call Dave Soucie, (317) 783-7714, ext. 15.

>> Ginkgo Tree Spa and Salon,105 First Ave. N.W., Carmel. Meditations on Loving Kindness: Dealing With Difficulties, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday. Meditation drop-in class. Presented by the Dromtonpa Buddhist Center. $10. Call (317) 844-6546 or visit www.meditation-indianapolis.org.

>> Crossroads Baptist Church,1120 S. Arlington Ave., Indianapolis. Financial Peace University, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. First day of 13-week video-driven, small group ministry/program that teaches people how to beat debt, build wealth and give like never before. Visit www.daveramsey.com/fpu.>