CHILDREN IN SOCIETY: Counselor Bonnie McLaughlin will...

CHILDREN IN SOCIETY: Counselor Bonnie McLaughlin will discuss “Children at Risk and the Impact on Our Society” at a 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at the Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. The discussion will include how to ensure the protection of children in schools, neighborhoods and society. Information: (818) 887-6101.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Woodland Hills Community Church will hold vacation Bible school for children from kindergarten up. Each day, children will participate in arts and crafts, listen to stories and have snacks. School will be held for one week from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday at the church, 21338 Dumetz Road, Woodland Hills. Information: (818) 346-0820.

STRINGS OF PEACE: Internationally renowned harpist Carmen Dragon will perform as part of the Music Under the Stars series, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Holy Spirit Retreat Center, 4316 Lanai Road, Encino. Admission is $8. Information: (818) 784-4515.

ANNE FRANK REMEMBERED: Kol Tikvah, a reform synagogue, will hold an open house from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Rabbi Steven B. Jacobs, Cantor Caren Glasser and members of the board of directors will discuss temple events, philosophy and membership with visitors at 20400 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. Also at the temple, a free adult education course titled “How to Make Shabbat” will be led by student Rabbi Daniel Moskovitz and Cantor Caren Glasser at 7 p.m. Thursday. On Friday, Buddy Elias, the only living close relative of Anne Frank, will discuss life with Anne and her family and how her diary affected millions of readers. Teens are especially encouraged to attend the event, which will be held at 7:30 p.m. Shabbat services at the temple. Information: (818) 348-0670.

NIGHT SCHOOL: Shepherd of the Hills Church will hold an evening vacation Bible school for children 4 through 14. The program includes games, crafts, prizes and stories from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. July 13-18 at the church, 19700 Rinaldi St., Porter Ranch. Information: (818) 831-9333.