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.

Christmas Pageant

Children ages three through fifth grade can rehearse for the church’s Christmas pageant every Wednesday from 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. at White Plains United Methodist Church, 313 S.E. Maynard Road, Cary. The Christmas pageant will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 12. For information, email children@wpumc.org.

Concert

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.

Conference

A single and parenting conference for single moms will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at Cary Church of God, 107 Quade Drive. All materials, childcare and lunch will be provided. Registration is required. To register, email Lenee at lenee613@gmail.com.

Labyrinth meditation

Cary Presbyterian Church, 614 Griffis St., offers a labyrinth meditation walk from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month. For details, call 919-469-1337 or visit www.carypresbyterian.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.

Seminars

A seminar sponsored by the Spiritual Practices Ministry Team titled “Spreading Our Wings, Growth through the Enneagram” will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, in the fellowship hall at Cary Presbyterian Church, 614 Griffis St., Cary. The event will be a panel presentation facilitated by Jeannene Wright Wiseman. Cost is $35. Registration should be mailed in with form and payment. For details, visit www.carypresbyterian.org.

Good Hope Baptist Church will hold a parenting seminar from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at 6628 Good Hope Church Road, Cary. The seminar is titled, “Missional Families: How to Raise Children and Actually Love it” and will be led by Alvin Reid, professor of Youth and Evangelism at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest. Cost is $10 per couple or person. To register, call 919-467-8526 or visit goodhopechurch.org.