HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE: An interfaith ceremony will observe...

HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE: An interfaith ceremony will observe the Days of Remembrance, a commemoration of Holocaust victims, at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church, 521 E. Olive Ave., Burbank. Burbank students will read their essays on racism and intolerance at the program, sponsored by the Burbank Human Relations Council and 18 local churches and temples. Survivors and their grandchildren will conclude the event with a candle-lighting ceremony in memory of the 1.5 million children who died in the Holocaust, as well as forgotten children who have perished in genocide worldwide.

“These days are set aside to remember the victims of the Holocaust and to remind Americans that nations are capable of evil when bigotry, hatred and indifference dominate national policy,” said Sylvia Sutton, Days of Remembrance chairwoman.

The council will continue to sponsor Holocaust remembrance as 25 survivors and liberators give testimonies at Burbank schools throughout the spring term. Information: (818) 842-3935.

YOM HASHOAH SEMINAR: Three Holocaust survivors will share their experiences in a free Yom HaShoah seminar, “Three Lives, Three Journeys: A Holocaust Remembrance,” sponsored by Hillel Foundation at Pierce and Valley colleges, from 9 a.m. to noon Monday in Monarch Hall at Valley College, 5800 Fulton Ave., Valley Glen. Information: (818) 887-5901.

SURVIVAL AND HEROISM: Holocaust survivor Leopold Page will talk about survival and heroism during the Holocaust at an “Afternoon with Leopold Page,” a free event sponsored by Kol Tikvah from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the temple, 20400 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. Information: (818) 587-3277.

HAND-BELL CHOIR CONCERT: Four hand-bell choirs from Northridge United Methodist Church will present a concert of sacred and secular music, under the direction of Gretchen Keeler, at 7 p.m. Sunday at the church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. Flutist Jan Shaffer and clarinetist Julia Heinen will also be featured. Information: (818) 886-1555.

PRAYING WITH ST. BENEDICT: Holy Spirit Retreat Center will offer “Praying With St. Benedict,” a day of workshops and reflection, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at the center, 4316 Lanai Road, Encino. Themes such as divine love, the obedient spirit and devotion to others will be explored. The cost is $25, which includes lunch. Registration and deposit fee required. Information: (818) 784-4515.

CINCO DE MAYO FUND-RAISER: Catholic Charities Guadalupe Community Center seeks game or concession booth sponsorships, Mexican food and raffle prize donations, raffle ticket vendors and monetary donations for its annual Cinco de Mayo fund-raiser, “La Fiesta,” slated for 2 to 9 p.m. May 2 at the center, 21600 Hart St., Canoga Park. The center provides developmental and educational social services to San Fernando Valley residents. For information or to make donations: (818) 340-2050.

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