Religion Notes

COMEDIAN TO PERFORM: Professional comedian-impersonator James A. Taylor will perform with the House Band at 8 tonight at Bethel Christian Fellowship, 5310-P Derry Ave., Agoura Hills. Free. Information: (818) 889-7215.

POTLUCK DINNER: A Christmas-in-July potluck dinner to benefit Operation Santa Claus will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in the social hall of First Christian Church of North Hollywood, 4390 Colfax Ave. Operation Santa Claus collects and distributes toys to needy children during the holiday season. For information, reservations and food assignment: (818) 567-1238.

COFFEEHOUSE: The Unitarian Universalist Church of Studio City, 12355 Moorpark St., will host its monthly coffeehouse with live entertainment, poetry readings and an open microphone from 8 to 10 p.m. Friday. Free, but donations accepted. Information: (818) 769-5911.

TALENT SHOW: Shomrei Torah Synagogue will hold a Havdalah service under the stars followed by a talent show July 25 at 8:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided at the synagogue, 7353 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills. Free. Information: (818) 346-0811.

LITTLE CRITTER CHURCH: All pets, and their owners, are invited to a service from 10 to 11 a.m. July 26 at Church of Religious Science, 4900 Serrania Ave., Woodland Hills. Information: (818) 883-1300.

GOSPEL CONCERT: A free gospel concert, featuring singer Jessica Smith, will be performed at 6 p.m. July 26 at West Valley Christian Church, 22944 Enadia Way, West Hills. Information: (818) 884-6480.

PHONE FRIENDS: Lancaster United Methodist Church offers children PhoneFriends, an outreach service for kids who just want to talk to someone, from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. weekdays. Call (805) 949-8662.

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