A workshop about school violence and the prevention of bullying is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. next Saturday at Unity of Medina at Williams on the Lake, 787 Lafayette Road, Medina.The workshop will be facilitated by Judy and Gary Soland of Cuyahoga Falls. The Solands are singer-songwriters and recording artists whose sessions about school violence are centered on their song 'til you can see me.The song takes listeners into the heart and mind of a troubled teen. It is used to open dialogue between students (13 and older), parents and others interested in trying to prevent youth violence.The Solands recently returned from teaching workshops at the National S.A.V.E. (Students Against Violence Everywhere) Summit in Raleigh, N.C.There is no fee for the local workshop. An offering will be taken. For information, call 330-764-7999 or visit www.
unityofmedina.org. More information about the Solands can be found at www.jgsoland
music.com.In other religion news:EventsAkron-Canton Shambhala Meditation Center — 133 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls. Noon Sunday. Community meeting and potluck brunch. Brunch at noon, meeting at 1 p.m. It will focus on the center’s growth, changes that come along with it and a vision for the future. 330-983-9019.Apostolic Church of Barberton — 1717 W. Turkeyfoot Lake Road, Coventry Township. Revival services at 7:30 p.m. Friday, 6 p.m. Nov. 19 and 9:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nov. 20. Guest speaker is Evangelist Luke Levine from St. Louis, Mo. 330-745-5550.Calvary Chapel — 8151 Stuhldreher St. NW, Jackson Township. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 19. Arts and crafts festival. Free admission. Doll clothes, books, stained glass items, jewelry, ornaments, candles and more. Bake sale, lunch stand, and entertainment with Musical Memories, a big-band style orchestra. Free health screenings and blood pressure checks. 330-833-4347.Catholic Diocese of Youngstown — Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 343 Via Mount Carmel, Youngstown. 9 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 19. All Catholic women are invited to YDCCW Board meeting in St. Joseph’s Hall. No charge but reservations required. 330-834-0354.Faith United Christian Church — 3411 Richmond Ave. NE, Canton. Annual Women’s Day Sunday. 9:15 a.m. Sunday School with guest teacher Betty Mabry of Antioch Baptist Church; 10:30 a.m. worship with keynote speaker LeeNora Smith of Union Baptist Church; and at 4 p.m. a black tie formal musical with musicians from Cleveland, Alliance, Canton and Massillon. Refreshments will follow. 330-456-4845.First Apostolic Faith Church — 790 Easter Ave., Akron. 7 p.m. Wednesday. Special Thanksgiving service, sponsored by Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance. Speaker is the Rev. Barbara Lucas. 330-762-9139.Goodyear Heights United Methodist Church — 1690 Hillside Terrace, Akron. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. Rummage sale will be held. 330-784-0495.Kenmore Church of the Nazarene — 2025 12th St., Akron. 7 p.m. A free movie, GraceCard, will be shown. Light refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome.Livingstone Apostolic Church — 587 S. Arlington St., Akron. Women United for Christ Ignite service. Guest speaker is Bishop George Dawson of Columbus. 330-374-9428.Manchester United Methodist Church — 5625 Manchester Road, New Franklin. 6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday. Gospel Bluegrass Jam on the third Friday of each month. Bring your favorite covered dish to share for dinner at 7:30 p.m. Donations welcome. 330-882-4818.McDonaldsville United Methodist Church — 7641 Wales Ave. NW, Jackson Township. 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. Swiss steak dinner, includes dessert and beverage. Adults $7, ages 3-12 $3.50, age 2 and under free. Carryout available. Profits benefit community outreach projects.Mogadore Christian Church — 106 S. Cleveland Ave., Mogadore. 5 to 7 p.m. today. Swiss steak dinner, with mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, applesauce, roll, beverage and dessert. Adults $8, ages 5-12 $4, age 4 and under free. Carryout available. 330-628-3344.Morning Star Baptist Church — 1360 Newton St., Akron. 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Celebrating the 19th pastoral anniversary of the Rev. Edward Wheat. Guest speaker will be the Rev. James McWain of Macedonia Baptist Church of Waynesburg. 330-923-8462.New Birth Ministries — 452 Wooster Road, Barberton. 7 p.m. today. Fifth annual church anniversary. Guests will be the Rev. J. Michael Martin and Christ Is The Answer Ministries. On Sunday at 10:45 a.m. and 4 p.m., guests will be Elder George W. Bennett and the Original Church of God of Richmond, Ind.Providence Baptist Church — 458 Madison Ave., Akron. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Flu shots will be administered by CVS Pharmacy in Lower Fellowship Hall. No appointment necessary. Free with insurance plans: Medicare a/b, Medicaid, Buckeye, Unison, United Health Care, Aetna, Cigna, Caresource. 330-253-3932.Queen of Heaven Church — 1800 Steese Road, Green. Annual Solemn Eucharist Devotions are planned for Sunday through Tuesday. 330-896-2345.St. Paul’s United Methodist Church — 2705 Sixth St. SW, Canton. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday. Swiss steak diner, includes mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw or applesauce, bread, beverage and dessert. Adults $8, children $4. 330-456-7207.Street Ministries Outreach Center — 490 E. South St., Akron. Friday night services are now being held at 6 p.m. each week. 330-459-8082.Trinity Lutheran Church — 600 S. Water St., Kent. 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday. Spaghetti dinner. Includes salad, applesauce, garlic bread and dessert. A portion of the proceeds will go to Freedom House, which supports homeless veterans. 330-673-5446.Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron — 3300 Morewood Road, Fairlawn. 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Celebrating 50 years in Fairlawn with a special service followed by a reception in Fellowship Hall. 330-836-2206.Visitation of Mary Parish — 88 Kent St., Akron. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 19. Third annual Candy Cane Junction Craft Show. Lunch served, baked goods for sale, raffle and door prizes, more than 35 crafters. 330-535-4141.Zion Temple Baptist Church — 515 Ardella Ave., Akron. 2 to 4 p.m. today. Recording rehearsal’s open choir. Open to the public. Coordinated by Raymond Hinton and Walter Scrutchings.PerformancesBrecksville United Church of Christ — 23 Public Square, Brecksville. 4 p.m. Nov. 20. The Bel Fiore String Quartet from Cleveland Institute of Music in a concert of chamber music. Freewill offering. Light reception will follow. 440-526-4364.First United Methodist Church — 245 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls. 7:30 p.m. Friday. H. Dean Wagner will present a recital of requested and favorite organ works. Freewill offering. Child care provided. 330-923-5241.Malone University Johnson Center for Worship and the Fine Arts — 2600 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton. 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. Wednesday. Husband and wife drama team Acts of Renewal (Carol Anderson-Shores and Jim Shores) will perform during chapel services. They will also perform Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Memorial Chapter of the Johnson Center. All three programs are free and open to the public. 330-471-8239.Riverwood Community Chapel — 1407 Fairchild Ave., Kent. 7 p.m. Nov. 19. Healing & Hope/Restoration & Release, featuring the singing of Maranatha Music recording artist Kelly Willard. Free and open to the public. Salem Church Dinner Theatre — 14113 Salem Church Road, Alliance. 7 tonight. The Malone University faculty jazz combo will perform. Dinner is at 6 p.m. Tickets for dinner and concert are $20, for the concert alone $10. 330-821-1699 or 330-821-7756.Speakers, classes, workshopsThe Chapel, Green Campus — 1800 Raber Road, Green. 10 a.m. Friday. Abundant Living 55+ Christian fellowship and lunch in the Atrium. Guest speaker is state Rep. Todd McKenney, R-New Franklin. Music by vocalist Bethany McKenney. Ages 55 and over welcome to attend. 330-315-5465.Ashland Theological Seminary — 401 College Ave., Ashland. 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 19. A continuing education class titled “Approaches to Muslim Ministry” will be held in the Sandberg Leadership Center at the seminary. Free. It will explore the various methodologies of Christian ministry to Muslims. To register, call 419-289-5486.St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church — 1051 Robinson Ave., Barberton. 7 p.m. Thursday. Topic is About East and West. Archimandrite Damon Geiger will discuss the differences and similarities between Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholics. It will be held in the St. George Cultural Center.Support groupsThe Chapel — 135 Fir Hill, Akron. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Parents of Prodigals, a support group for parents of prodigal teen and adult children, will meet in the Great Commission Room. For information, call Ed Davidian at 330-620-5668.The deadline for Religion Notes is noon Tuesday. Fax information to 330-996-3033, email it to religion@thebeaconjournal.com or send it to Religion, Akron Beacon Journal, 44 E. Exchange St., Akron OH 44309.