Religion Notes

SINGLES DANCE: Shomrei Torah Synagogue will host an adult singles dance at 8:30 tonight at 7353 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills. The cost is $10 and refreshments will be provided. Information: (818) 346-0811.

RECAP OF ISRAEL TRIP: Thirty-seven people recently returned from a two-week trip to Israel with Rabbi Simon Paskow. They will share their experiences at the 8:15 p.m. Shabbat service Friday at Temple Etz Chaim, 1080 Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Information: (805) 497-6891.

HEBREW READING COURSE: The National Jewish Outreach Program will offer a four-week Hebrew Reading Crash Course beginning at 8 p.m. Wednesday and continuing weekly through Sept. 16 at Shomrei Torah Synagogue, 7353 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills. Free. Information and registration: (818) 346-0811.

BENEFIT CONCERT: The Glendale Church of Religious Science will host a benefit concert, “The Sounds of the Supremes,” led by a former member of Mary Wilson’s Supremes, Kaaren Ragland, at 8 p.m. Friday at the church, 2146 E. Chevy Chase Drive. Tickets are $25 prepaid, $30 at the door. Tickets may be purchased by credit card. Information and tickets: (818) 244-8171.

DEDICATION CEREMONY: Congregation Beth Shalom will be dedicating the Early Childhood Education and Day Care Center at 10 a.m. Aug. 30 at 21430 Redview Drive, Santa Clarita. A state-of-the-art playground was designed by Kris Inman of Moore Playground Equipment. The center, the only full-service Judaic center in the Santa Clarita Valley, will serve children ages 2 1/2 to 5 with full- and half-day programs. Early morning and late drop-off is available for working parents. Enrollment is now being accepted. Information: (805) 254-2411.

PRESCHOOL: The West Valley Jewish Community Center will offer a preschool program for children 2 to 5 with half-, extended- and full-day options. The center is at 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. Open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Information and registration: (818) 587-3280.

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