BERKELEY, Calif., Oct. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Sunday, October 19, First Congregational Church of Berkeley, United Church of Christ, will celebrate the weddings of couples who have been married since June when California extended the right to marry to same-sex couples.

By Jerry Turnquist One of Elgin's most historic buildings is about to look even more historic.

By Sue Gilmore The last time I saw violin soloist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg -- and the only time I've ever met her face to face -- she was flush with success and happily hobnobbing late at night in a Sacramento restaurant with string players from the orchestra that had just supported her turn with the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto.

NEW GLOUCESTER - The first Farmer's and Crafter's Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at the First Congregational Church in the Lower Village.

Allah Prayer, 18 Eastman St., Concord. A Muslim prayer meeting to worship Allah is held Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. Info: 568-9341 or 369-4350. The group meets at the East Community Center. All Saints Anglican Church - Traditional Anglican Communion, 211 N. Main St., Concord.