Okay…found a bug.
In the Customize Templates area, for Static Front Page. When I have A Static Page checked, it shows my blog. When I have Your Latest Posts checked, it shows my home page.
So…one of my problems is solved now, but when the bug is fixed, my problem will reappear. At least I will know how to fix it.
Still can’t get the plugins The Events Calendar/Sync Facebook Events to work correctly.