Swami Teachings: The Vedanta Society of Greater Houston, 5906 Cypress, will host two speakers: Swami Swahananda will speak on "The Mastery of the Mind" at 11 a.m. today. Swami Sarvadevanandaji will speak on Raja yoga 7:30-9 p.m. Friday and 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 23. He will also lead a worship service at 10 a.m. Sept. 24 and lecture on "Self-Surrender" at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25. Call 281-584-0488 or visit www.houstonvedanta.org .

Softball : Texas Episcopal Grand Slam Against Hunger tournament will be 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 23 at Memorial Park. Team registration fee is $350; call 713-529-6762 or visit www.palmerchurch.org to register.

Single For A Season: "Ms. Michelle" will be guest speaker at evening of fellowship for singles, 5 p.m. today. Trinity Fellowship Church, 9321 Edgebrook.

Health Fair: Event will feature Dr. Ryan Neal on prevention of cardiovascular and hypertension disease, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Silverlake Church, 1865 Cullen, Pearland.

For Singles : SingleFest, a city-wide gathering of singles will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday until noon Sept. 24. Registration is $50; call 713-354-4446 or visit www.singlefest.org . Chapelwood United Methodist Church, 11140 Greenbay.

St. Mary's Men's Club: Meeting, program and dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1821 20th Ave. North, Texas City.

Sexual Purity: Conferences for students in grades 6-12 on matters of sex, dating and other relationships, and for parents on how to guide children through such issues. 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Champion Forest Baptist Church, 15555 Stuebner-Airline; Register at 800-729-0815.

Bible Study: A four-week Bible study, "Destined for Greatness: How God Defines Me," for teens and singles ages 14-25 will begin at 6 p.m. Sept. 23 at Zion Tabernacle Christian Church, 2219 W. 34th St., suite A-1. Register by Wednesday at www.ziontabernacle.org or call 281-701-1155.

Preparing for Adolescence : "In the Beginning God Created," a workshop for teens led by a Christian sexuality education minister will be held 3-5:30 p.m. Sunday. Kingwood Christian Church, 3910 W. Lake Houston Parkway; 281-360-3576.

Support Groups: Grief Share and Divorce Care both begin at 7 p.m. Mondays, Memorial Drive United Methodist Church, 12955 Memorial Drive. Call 713-468-8356.

How Money Works: Free seminar on how to protect yourself and your family financially will begin at 4 p.m. Sunday. League City United Methodist Church, 1411 W. Main.

Passage Through Grief: Seven-week seminar for anyone dealing with loss will be held 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Chapelwood United Methodist Church, 11140 Greenbay; Call 713-354-4447 to register.

Hindu Dance: A ballet by Shakti Dance Company inspired by hymns, chants and stories from Hindu scriptures will begin at 8 p.m. Sept. 23, Wortham Theater Center, 501 Texas; Call 281-648-0422 for tickets.

Tree63: Group will perform at 7 p.m. Sept. 23 at First Colony Church of Christ, 2140 First Colony Blvd., Sugar Land. Tickets are $18 in advance, $20 at the door; 281-980-7070.

Fall Celebration: Grandparents' Day will include games, lunch and entertainment from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 23. Event is co-sponsored by Interfaith CarePartners and Jordan Grove Baptist Church, 2603 Anita. Registration required for this free event; call 713-522-8000.

The Grand Musical: A Capella and Melodette choirs and others will sing at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 3202 Trulley.

The Sound of Music: A musical parody including dinner and a silent auction will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m. Sept. 23. Tickets are $20, and available in the church lobby and bookshop at First Methodist Houston, 1320 Main.

Church Bazaar: Bingo, Lydy Dee's Zydeco Band, a dance contest will be featured noon-9 p.m. today and Sunday. St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 6220 La Salette.

The Donut Man: Rob Evans performs with his talking donut, teaching Bible stories through songs, beginning at 6 tonight. Kingwood Christian Church, 3910 Lake Houston Parkway.

Narnia: C.S. Lewis' The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, performed by A.D. Players at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Fridays and 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Sept. 20-Oct. 21; 2710 W. Alabama; call 713-526-2721 for tickets.

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