Westwood Baptist Church will celebrate its 20th anniversary at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, at 200 Westhigh St., Cary. Charles Allard, pastor emeritus, will speak. Dinner on the grounds will follow the service.

Christian Library International Author Dinner

The 10th annual Christian Library International Author Dinner will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, at Embassy Suites, 201 Harrison Oaks Blvd., Cary. Author Carol Kent will speak. Cost is $60. Proceeds will go directly to providing more than 1,100 jails and prisons in the United States with Bibles, Christian books and Bible studies. For tickets, call 919-212-8122.

Concerts

The Saint Francis Brass Band will hold a benefit for the Wake Interfaith Hospitality Network at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, in the sanctuary of Saint Francis United Methodist Church, 2965 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary. A variety of music will be played. A nursery will be provided. For details, call 919-362-4107.

Festival

First United Methodist Church will hold MannaFest with author James Moore Friday, Sept. 28 to Sunday, Sept. 30 at 117 S. Academy St., Cary. A worship service will be held on Sunday at Koka Booth Amphitheatre. For information, call 919-467-1861 or visit www.fumc-cary.org.

Food ministry

Cary Community Food Distribution meal bags will be provided along with fresh produce as available from 4 to 5:30 p.m. every Thursday at White Plains United Methodist Church, 313 S.E. Maynard Road, Cary. For details, call 919-467-9394 or visit www.wpumc.com.

Fundraiser

Good Shepherd United Church of Christ will hold a harvest feast dinner and “Friendraiser” event beginning at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, September 29, at 1050 N.W. Maynard Road, Cary. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. Dinner will include turkey, dressing, potatoes with gravy, cranberry sauce, apple crisp and a drink. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for ages three to 10, and free for children under three. Tickets must be purchased in advance. There will also be a marketplace and silent auction. For details, call 919-553-2930 or visit www.gsucc.org.

Lectures

Aureen Pinto Wagner will present a lecture on “Helping Kids and Teens Cope with Anxiety” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2 at the Parish Center at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 804 High House Road, Cary. For information, call 919-468-6100 or visit www.anxietywellness.com.

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church will hold a four-week election series titled “FAITHfully Participating in the Political Life” beginning at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8, at the Parish Center, 804 High House Road, Cary. Sessions will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Mondays and 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. on Tuesdays. Tuesday sessions will meet at the St. Michael Archangel Center, 806 High House Road, Cary. Pre-registration is required. To register, call 919-468-6100 or email krauh@nc.rr.com or outtany@nc.rr.com.

Meetings

AWANA for children in kindergarten through fifth grade meets every Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. at North Cary Baptist Church, 505 Reedy Creek Road, Cary. For details, call 919-469-8023.

Celebrate Recovery for Women meets every Friday at 6 p.m. at North Cary Baptist Church, 505 Reedy Creek Road, Cary. The group helps women with hurting, hang-ups and habits. For details, call 919-469-8023.

Musical

Cary Presbyterian Church’s high school youth will present the musical “Godspell Junior” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29; and 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30 in the sanctuary at 614 Griffis St., Cary. An offering will be collected to benefit Guatemalan youth scholarships. For details, call 919-467-8700.

Women’s Brunch

A women’s brunch will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 29, in the White Plains United Methodist Church Christian Life Center, 313 S.E. Maynard Road, Cary. Jill Warren will discuss “Loving God and Loving Others.” Bring a brunch dish to share. Sign up in advance is required. Child care can be provided. To sign up, call 919-467-9394 or visit www.wpumc.com.