Second Baptist Church holds Jazzy Fryday on June 19, at 7 p.m., at 2412 S. Griffith Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor William S. Epps. Everette Turner, Mary Flowers and Bryan Pugh will perform. The donation is $15 in advance and $18 at the door and includes dinner and entertainment. To RSVP, call (323) 216-0230.
Judson Baptist Church plans a Paper Recycling and Shredding Fundraiser on June 20, at 9 a.m., at 451 E. 223rd St., in Carson, said Pastor Johnny V. Baylor. The donation is $5 per 13-gallon bag. Items accepted: paper, books, binders, credit cards, CDs and DVDs. For information, call (310) 834-2630.
Bethel A.M.E. Church hosts a Prostate Health Educational Symposium on June 20, at 10 a.m., at 7900 S. Western Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Kelvin T. Calloway. Co-sponsors are Pastor Clyde W. Oden of Bryant Temple A.M.E., The Men’s Cancer Network, Inc. and the Prostate Health Education Network. The free event includes breakfast and information on prostate health.
Save Our Sons Justice/Prison Ministry welcomes speakers from the Alternatives to Violence Project on June 21, at 2:30 p.m., at Crenshaw United Methodist Church, 3740 Don Felipe Drive in Los Angeles, said Pastor Royce Porter. Communication skills, negotiation, mediation, gun violence prevention and other means of peacefully resolving conflict will be discussed. Call (323) 292-0141 for details.
Destiny Praise Worship Center features Dr. Ane Mercer on June 24, at 7:30 p.m., at 325 W. 131st St., in Los Angeles, said Overseer Shalonda Clay, pastor. Dr. Mercer will address prophetic empowerment. For information, email [email protected].
Curry Temple C.M.E. Church honors Pastor Willie McDaniel on his second anniversary on June 26, at 7 p.m., at 322 West Rosecrans Avenue in Compton. The guest is Pastor Adam Stevenson of Warren Chapel C.M.E. Church. On June 28, at 3 p.m., Bishop Raymond A. McKinley of Golden West Baptist Church will preach. For details, call (310) 632-8104.
National Kidney Foundation for Southern California holds a free ‘Keep Healthy’ Kidney Screening on June 27, at 9 a.m., at St. John’s Well Child and Family Center, 818 W. 58th St., in Los Angeles. Clinician consultations, preliminary health surveys, and health checks will be offered. To pre-register, call (800) 747-5527, extension 543.
Greater New Unity Missionary Baptist Church sponsors a ‘Citywide Youth and Young Adult Gospel Explosion’ on June 28, at 6 p.m., at 9719 S. Avalon Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Randy Allison and the Rev. Kevin Yancey, Sr. Preachers include Elder C. Grundy, the Rev. Elton Johnson, and the Rev. Cecil Thompson.
People’s Independent Church of Christ presents ‘The Sunday Night Turn Up’ on June 28, at 6:15 p.m., at 5856 West Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Bishop Craig Worsham, pastor. Guests include Overseer Shalonda Clay and Minister Markeith Jr. Call (323) 296-5776 for details.