Drama Class Offered Jewish Singles

A summer drama program for Jewish singles ages 21 to 40 is offered by the Jewish Community Center of Central Orange County, 12181 Buaro St., Garden Grove.

The program, under the direction of Joyce Wolpert, will focus on exploring one’s Jewish identity, creative movement and drama as a form of expression. The workout group will select themes such as holidays, prayers, biblical characters, history, spirituality and Torah wisdom.

The classes are on Mondays, July 11 through Aug. 29, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Registration is $40 for members and $50 for non-members. For information, call (714) 534-8011.

“Believe in Yourself” is the title of a sermon to be given by the Rev. John F. Lamey at the 9:15 and 11 a.m. Sunday services of the Church of Religious Science, 27802 El Lazo Road, Laguna Niguel. Junior church will be at 11 a.m. Child care is available. For information, call (714) 831-2683. For an inspired thought, call (714) 831-2685.

First Southern Baptist Church of Fountain Valley plans a vacation Bible school Aug. 1-8 at 10350 Ellis Ave. Classes for children 2 years old through the sixth grade will meet from 9 to noon. Children in grades 7 through 12 will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. For information, call (714) 968-4222

“A Step Away From War” is the title of a video to be shown at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach, 429 Cypress Drive. The video was prepared by the Center for Defense Information. It will be followed by an informal discussion. A separate children’s program will be led by Cheryl Austin. For information, call (714) 494-3651 or (714) 494-4743.

St. Michael’s Abbey will host its 27th annual Deep-Pit Barbecue Dinner and Festival on Sunday at 11 a.m. on the abbey grounds at 19292 El Toro Road, El Toro. The festival will feature children’s game booths, live entertainment, a silent auction with gifts for dad, a U.S. Marine Helicopter display and a family portrait booth. Dinner tickets, at $8 for adults and $4 for children, may be purchased on the grounds. For information, call (714) 493-0670.

Bethany Bible Fellowship in Midway City is offering summer programs for adults and children on Sunday mornings through Aug. 22. “Relate to Your Mate,” a study of marriage relationships, and “Parenting,” a program designed for parents of children ages 10 to 18, will be offered from 9 to 10:30 a.m. “Super Summer Sundays,” a three-hour, nonstop morning of Bible learning activities, crafts, recreation and music, will be held for children ages 3 through 13. For information, call (714) 891-5859.

Allison Karnofsky, daughter of Harry and Linda Karnofsky of Fountain Valley, will be called to the Torah today at 11 a.m. to celebrate her bat mitzvah. The ceremony in the sanctuary of Temple Beth David in Westminster, will be conducted by Rabbi Henri E. Front, with cantor Harry Newman and the temple choir. For information, call (714) 892-6623.

Shir Ha-Ma’Alot Harbor Reform Temple of Newport Beach is offering two summer camp sessions for children ages 4 through the fourth grade. The sessions are July 11-29 and Aug. 1-19, from 9 a.m to 3 p.m., at 2100 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach. For information, call (714) 644-7203.

The Rev. Jerry Tankersley will preach at both the 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services at the Laguna Presbyterian Church, 415 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach. The chancel choir will be directed by Mitzi Interlandi. Infant care is available during both services. Sunday school and Bible study class will be at 9 a.m. A baccalaureate service for the local high school is scheduled in the church sanctuary at 7:30 p.m. For information, call (714) 494-7555 or (714) 497-2228.

“God’s One Family of Man” is the title of a lecture to be given by Mari M. Bruck at 10 a.m. June 25 at Edwards Theater in Newport Center. The free public lecture is jointly sponsored by the Second Church of Christ, Scientist, Newport Beach, and First Church of Christ, Scientist, Irvine. For information, call (714) 544-4364.