Rabbi Eli and Chanie Tenenbaum and their two children, Mendel and Mushka, have recently arrived in the region in order to establish the Chabad-Lubavitch Center of Napa Valley, serving the Jewish community. They will be starting off the new year with High Holiday services at the Elks Club on Soscol Ave. The Tenenbaums are available for classes with Jews interested in studying about their heritage, and will answer questions about anything in Judaism. They are also planning holiday programs for children and the elderly throughout the year. They can be reached by calling 320-2348./Register

Napa Community Seventh-day Adventist Church

The sermon for Saturday is titled "Why Would Jesus Want to Come back?" and will be presented by Elder Ron Wisbey. The church is at 1105 G St. in Napa. For more information, call 252-2444./Register

Unitarians consider interdependence

In the last of a series of "Morning Song" services, directed by board member, Iris Daigre, the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of North Bay will explore concepts of the interdependent web of all existence, listening to and learning from one another, this Sunday.

The Fellowship meets at 10:30 a.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of Napa Valley, 1515 W. Pueblo Ave., Napa. Visitors are welcome and child care is provided.

On Sept. 10, the Fellowship will formally welcome its new Consulting Minister, Rev. Bonnie Dlott, at a special service with a new starting time, 11 a.m./Register

'Healing' series begins at Unity Church

Rev. Robert Norton, spiritual leader, begins a four-part series on healing at the 10 a.m. Sunday service, speaking on "The Healing Power of Community." Forum is at 11:30 a.m. Irene Jacobs, licensed teacher, speaks on the Chaplaincy Program. Unity Church in Napa Valley meets at historic Welcome Grange, 3275 Hagen Road, Napa. For more information, call 255-6881 or e-mail cdsxroads@juno.com./Register

Annual Carmelite barbecue

September 10 is the date for the annual Carmelite barbecue in Oakville. A steak dinner complete with wine and all the trimmings will be served. Peruse a huge display of silent auction items, enjoy live music and a lovely setting -- all for $30. We offer a free hot dog dinner for children under 12 accompanied by a parent. Help the monastery with much needed repairs and have a great afternoon. Call Helga at 944-1520./Register

Sing with Melody Women's Chorus

Melody Choral Women's Chorus invites you to sing along. No auditions are necessary. We meet every Monday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Community Presbyterian Church, 2800 Georgia St., Vallejo. Call Cheryl at 557-7700./Register