Religion Notes

TEMPLE’S BAR MITZVAH: Temple Beth Haverim, a conservative synagogue, will celebrate its bar mitzvah with a silent auction and dinner dance at 6:30 tonight at the Warner Center Marriott, 21850 Oxnard St., Woodland Hills. Rabbi Gary Johnson will honor Ray and Janet Scherr and Pam and Mark Katz for their contributions of time, energy and resources to the community. Information: (818) 991-6997.

CHOIR CONCERT: “Give Thanks in Song,” a San Fernando Valley Interfaith Council choir concert, will be held to benefit council programs for children, the homeless, elderly and disabled at 7:30 tonight at the Congregational Church of Northridge, 9659 Balboa Blvd. Temple Makom Ohr Shalom Choir, Granada Hills Chorale, Voices of Shalom Choir and Amen Choir will perform. Admission is $10. Information: (818) 718-6460, Ext. 3007.

ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR: The Glendale Church of the Brethren will hold a Christmas Alternative Gift Fair from noon to 2:30 p.m. Sunday at 626 N. Pacific Ave., Glendale. Habitat for Humanity, Heifer Project International and Trees for Life will be featured, as well as organizations that sell items handcrafted by artisans in developing countries. Information: (818) 242-6848.

THANKSGIVING CELEBRATIONS: Desert Winds Community Church will host an evening of music, inspiration and fellowship at 7 p.m. Wednesday at 2121 E. Palmdale Blvd., Palmdale. Free child care provided. Information: (805) 266-3400. The North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry Coalition will hold a service and food drive at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Adat Ari El, 12020 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood. Information: (818) 766-9426.

BAPTISMAL DRAMA: “Baptized in Love,” a play about a notorious gang leader who was converted by a priest will premiere at 7 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, 22021 Gault St., Canoga Park. Performances run through Nov. 30. Tickets range from $5 to $12. Information: (818) 710-8508.