This calendar lists special events at churches, temples, mosques and synagogues. Notices must be received at least two weeks before the event, which should be public and of general interest, rather than for a particular congregation. Send notices to Religion Calendar, Valley Times, 127 Spring St., Pleasanton, CA 94566; fax to 925-847-2189; or e-mail vtletters@bayareanewsgroup.com.

n E-waste recycling — 9 a.m.-3 p.m June 21. Accepted items include TVs, VCRs, cables, power supplies, fax machines, printers, and more. Unity Center of Walnut Creek, 1871 Geary Road. 925-689-7736, www.haulingpros.com/ewaste-recycling.html.

  • Tri-Valley Unity Church — 10 a.m. June 22. Guest speaker, Richard Souther, "Practicing the Presence: The Power of Prayer." Radisson, 6680 Regional St., Dublin. 925-829-2733, www.trivalleyunity.com.

  • "Summer Nighs on the Patio" — 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., June 20. Enjoy music and food on the patio featuring Beatles favorites played by St. Timothy's own musicians. Purchase chilli at the chili cook-off for $10 and vote for the winning recipe. All are welcome. St. Timothy's Episcopal Church 1550 Diablo Road, Danville. 925-212-8132.

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    School — 6:15-8 p.m., evening sessions June 22-25 and 9:30 a.m. to noon morning sessions, June 23 - 26. "Beach Party, Surfin' Through the Scriptures" will be this years theme for children entering kindergarten through fifth grade. San Ramon Valley United Methodist Church, 902 Danville Blvd., Alamo. Cost for evening session is $30 and morning session is $35 per child. Register on line at www.srvumc.org.

  • Vacation Bible School — 9 a.m.-noon, June 23-27. This year's theme, "Jesus is the Rock," will have the Rev. Jeff Kunkel and the VBS team explore how to build your faith and find the hand-holds that lead us to stand on the rock of salvation. A week of Bible stories, art projects, rocking songs, games, and snacks. For children from preschool through high school. First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth St., Livermore. The cost is $30 per child, $65 per family. 925-447-2078.

  • The Jonah Complex — Embracing the Sacred in a Shame-based World. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., June 27. A personal growth workshop with Peter H. Coster, PhD, MDiv, MFT, who will help you draw parallels between Jonah's dilemma and your own stories of shame. San Damiano Retreat, 710 Highland Drive, Danville. Cost is $95 for CE unites, $70 non CE unites. Register on line at www.sandamiano.org. or call 925-837-9141.

  • Vacation Bible School — 9 a.m. - noon, July 28-Aug. 1. Enjoy a thrilling ride with Jesus at SonWorld Adventure Park Vacation Bible School for children 4 years old through current fifth grade. Asbury United Methodist Church, 4743 East Ave., Livermore. Cost is $10 per child or $25 per family. Registration forms are available in the Asbury office or online at www.AsburyLive.org. or call 925-447-1950.

    n "Higher Grounds" — Sundays. 5 p.m. coffee, 5:15 p.m. Higher Grounds. Relevant teachings, contemporary music, programs for kids and teens and fellowship groups. Trinity Lutheran Church, 2317 Buena Vista Ave., Walnut Creek. Free. 925-935-3360, www.tlcchurch.org.