REMEMBERING DR. KING: First Presbyterian Church of...

REMEMBERING DR. KING: First Presbyterian Church of North Hollywood and Faithful St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church of South-Central Los Angeles will commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday with a service at 4 p.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian, 5000 Colfax Ave., North Hollywood. The celebration includes a reading of King’s “I Have a Dream” speech and gospel music performances. Information: (818) 766-8103. San Fernando Valley Interfaith Council will pay tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. with speakers, dramatic presentations and musical performances at 7 p.m. Monday in Temple Beth Hillel, 12326 Riverside Drive, North Hollywood. Blenda Wilson, president of Cal State Northridge, and entertainer Steve Allen will be featured. Free. Information: (818) 718-6460, Ext. 3002. The Santa Clarita United Methodist Church will observe King’s birthday with a service at 7 p.m. Monday at the church, 26640 Bouquet Canyon Road, Saugus. Information: (805) 297-3783.

JUDAISM TALK: Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller, director of UCLA’s Hillel Foundation, will discuss “The Spiritual Imperative of Judaism--How Do We Attain It and How Do We Teach It to Our Children?” at a 10 a.m. Sunday brunch at Temple Ramat Zion, 17655 Devonshire St., Northridge. Information: (818) 360-1881.

MEN’S CONFERENCE: Skirball Cultural Center will host “The Balancing Act,” a conference for Reform Jewish men, from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Sunday at the center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. in the Sepulveda Pass. The conference explores male rituals, work and marriage. The cost is $25. Information: (818) 708-0404.

WOMEN’S GATHERING: Women at the Well--a monthly session for meditation, reflection and journal keeping--will be offered from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday or 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Holy Spirit Retreat Center, 4316 Lanai Road, Encino. The focus of the gatherings is based on the book “The Cup of Life” by Joyce Rupp. The cost is $65, including the book. Preregistration preferred. Information: (818) 784-4515.

THE BIRDS AND THE BEES: “The Birds and the Bees and Judaism”--a presentation that shows how to educate Jewish youth about sex, love and commitment--will be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Conejo Jewish Academy, 30345 Canwood St., Agoura Hills. The cost is $7. Information: (818) 222-2150.

MEANING OF PRAYER: Rabbi Ron Herstik of Temple Solael will lead a series on “Jewish Prayer: Its Meaning, Theme and Structure” at 7:30 p.m. at the temple, 6601 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills. Additional classes are offered Jan. 28 and Feb. 4. Information: (818) 348-3885.

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