Seattle's first-ever McDonald's Gospelfest

April 8-15

Gospelfest

Today 120 finalists compete today for Seattle's first-ever McDonald's Gospelfest with gospel greats Cissy Houston and Martha Munizzi. A finalist will be selected from each of 10 categories to win cash and a chance to compete in this summer's final competition in New York. All proceeds support Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Washington Scholarship Program.

Two shows: 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.; The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle, Cost: $27.50-$54.50, tickets available at Paramount Box Office or www.theparamount.com, for discount group rates, call 866-898-7772.

Community discussion

Wed Interfaith Network of Concern for Iraq, a program of the Church Council of Greater Seattle, and Northwest International Health Action Coalition host Dr. Wajdy Hailoo, a physician trained in Mosul, Iraq, who heads the Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine at State University of New York. He will speak about the environmental catastrophes facing Iraq.

7 p.m.; Keystone Church, 5019 Pl. N., Seattle, 206-632-6021.

Mozart's Requiem Mass

Fri Sand Point Community United Methodist Church presents the Chancel Choir along with members of the Seattle Symphony and other local musicians as they perform for Good Friday service.

7:30 p.m.; 4710 N.E. 70th St., Seattle, 206-523-3040.

Next Sat Annual Easter egg hunt for ages 2-12. Event includes prizes and the appearance of the Easter Bunny. All welcome.

10 a.m.; New Hope Ministries, 15760 N.E. 4th St., Bellevue, 425-746-3730.

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