Religion Notes

PET SEMINAR: A mini-seminar on responsible pet ownership will be presented by New Leash on Life after Center for Highly Effective Living church services Sunday at 11:15 a.m. at Pacific Lodge Boys School Chapel, 4900 Serrania Ave., Woodland Hills. Puppy adoption will be available at 11:30 a.m. Information: (818) 883-1300.

SPIRITUAL CONCERT: Vocalist Eleanor Jones will perform gospel, spiritual and inspirational songs at 7:30 p.m. 15 Wednesday at the fifth annual Summer Music Festival sponsored by the Holy Retreat Center, 4316 Lanai Road, Encino. General admission is $8. Admission for children 12 and younger is $2. Information: (818) 784-4515.

FELLOWSHIP EVENT: The Parks Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church will celebrate a “Jubilee Rainbow Fellowship Event” at 3:30 p.m. July 19. The Rev. Jordan Davis and members of the church invite the public to join with them to hear the music of the Circle of Faith Choir. The church is at 1102 4th St., San Fernando. Information: (818) 896-1302.

BENEFIT DINNER: The Christian Service Committee will host the “Save Chris Hays’ Benefit,” a charity event to raise money for a liver transplant for Chris Hays, from noon to 7 p.m. Food is included in the price of the tickets: $8 general, $4 children. St. Francis Xavier, 3801 Scott Road, Burbank. Information: (818) 767-7000.

ADULT SINGLES DANCE: The Shomrei Torah Synagogue will sponsor an adult singles dance with music provided by the Party Favers at 8:45 p.m. July 18. Tickets cost $10 in advance, $15 at the door. The event will be at 7353 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills. Information: (818) 346-0811.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY: Christ the King Lutheran Church will hold a Christmas-in-July service, featuring Christmas carols and a Christmas message, at 5:30 p.m. July 25 and 10 a.m. July 26, 17400 Vanowen St., Van Nuys. Information: (818) 342-0302.

TEEN TALK: Lancaster United Methodist Church offers youths Teen Talk, a confidential phone hotline to discuss relationships, grades, sexuality and other concerns, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through September. The hotline number is (805) 949-8662.