All types of items and gifts, hand-crafted goods, home decor, kitchen ware, jewelry, cosmetics, health and fitness-related businesses and T-shirts will be sold at the “360 Marketplace” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Horizon Community Church, 446 Fairway Drive, Galt.

Two organizations will share $10,000 in community benefit funding to be distributed by the city of Galt.

Crafters and vendors are invited to sell their wares at a craft fair and bake sale on May 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Horizon Community Church, 446 Fairway Drive, Galt.

Sam Childers, dubbed the “machine gun preacher” for his work rescuing children in South Sudan’s war zone and the subject of a 2011 movie, will visit Galt’s Horizon Community Church on Sunday.

Jesus' Crucifixion and Resurrection will be commemorated in Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday services.

Jesus' Crucifixion and then his Resurrection will be commemorated in a series of services this week.

Sunday begins Holy Week in Lodi, Galt and throughout the Christian world. It starts with Palm Sunday tomorrow and culminates on Easter Sunday, March 31, when Christ's Resurrection is celebrated.

The News-Sentinel would like to receive Holy Week schedules and related information from churches in Lodi, Woodbridge, Lockeford, Clements, Acampo, Morada, Galt and Herald. That includes Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

Between the hours of 8 a.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Monday, the Lodi Police Department received 466 calls for service. Below is a sample of those calls.

Jolene Jones has been singing her entire life. But now, working between her hometown and Nashville, Jones is making a name for herself with her country album “Where Angels Go to Cry.” Jones, whose biggest inspiration was her father, shares about her journey as a musician and what she likes to do in Lodi.

The tight-knit agricultural community of Galt came together on Saturday to say good-bye to a friend who embodied the ideal of a loyal and honest family man, according to those who knew him.

Christmas performances

I enjoyed the Lodi Association of Realtors annual luncheon at the River Mill in French Camp last week — lots of fun moments.

St. Paul Lutheran Church, 701 S. Pleasant Ave., Lodi: Christmas Eve at 5 p.m. is geared toward children. The Christmas story is told through their eyes; 7 p.m., “Silent Night” service geared toward gentle, reflective worship with candles — lots of carols, but a respite from the noise of the season; 11 p.m., a traditional candlelight service with brass, organ and choirs. Christmas Day service at 9:30 a.m.

Galt police, firefighters, schools, churches and businesses are asking residents to buy toys this Christmas for needy children in the community.

Several Lodi-area churches plan a safe Halloween night for children and grown-ups on Wednesday. Here is a list of some of the festivals that are scheduled:

At least two harvest festivals are scheduled for Saturday, and another is planned for Sunday. In addition, several Lodi-area churches plan a safe Halloween night for children and grown-ups.

Temple Baptist hymn sing

Temple Baptist Church is hosting a hymn sing on Sunday at 4 p.m. at the church, 801 S. Lower Sacramento Road. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.

One month ago, a group of women in recovery from addiction were facing a ticking clock. The home and family that had taken them in could no longer help them, and there was no clear alternative on the horizon.

What began as a dream of former Lodi Police Officer Dennis Lewis to help children one Christmas became a reality when Lodi Adopt-A-Child was incorporated as a nonprofit in 1989. The organization provides gifts to children each Christmas as well as year-round aid to Lodi's less-fortunate children.

Crime Prevention Coordinator Theodore James “TJ” Guidotti says that the crime rate in Galt is 56 percent lower today than in recent years. Furthermore, the area surrounding Meadowview Park in southwest Galt — once known for its violence, drugs and gang activity — is one of the safest areas of Galt, Guidotti said.

It was 8 p.m. on a Monday night in April when Sarah Sikich made the phone call that would change her life.

Hailey Macleod was the valedictorian for Galt High School in 2011.

He was excited. His orange Trek road bike, greased and pristine, was waiting to spin its pedals. His calves were ready for the push, his mind anxious for the challenge. With him were not only his friends and teammates, but his son and daughter, who adopted their father’s love for cycling as children.

Susan Sorgdrager

A graveside service for Susan A. Webb Sorgdrager, 42, formerly of Lodi, who died June 1, will be held at 10 a.m. today at Knights Landing Cemetery in Knights Landing. A celebration of her life will follow at the knights Landing Community Center, 7th and Oak streets, Knights Landing.