Religion Notes

AGING SEMINAR: Adat Ari El and Valley Storefront Jewish Family Service will present a free seminar, “You and Your Aging Parent,” from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday at Adat Ari El, 12020 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood. Led by Rena Snyder, a licensed clinical social worker, the seminar will cover such topics as dementia, day-care programs, separation of assets and Medi-Cal eligibility. Information: (818) 984-1380.

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JAZZ CELEBRATIONS: The Pat Senatore Quartet will perform at the “Jazz Celebrations” program at First Lutheran Church at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, 1300 E. Colorado St., Glendale. The quartet features Pat Senatore on bass, pianist Alan Broadbent, guitarist Larry Koonze and drummer Kendall Kay. Free-will offerings appreciated. Information: (818) 240-9000.

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BROADWAY HIGHLIGHTS: Selections from the musicals “Grease,” “Fiddler on the Roof” and “Oklahoma!” will be featured in “An Enchanted Evening: The Music of Broadway,” sponsored by the Music Department of Metropolitan Community Church at 7:30 tonight at the church, 5730 Cahuenga Blvd., North Hollywood. The program, which will highlight Broadway melodies from the 1940s to present, features singers Lee Leesack and Joanne O’Brien. Admission is $10. Information and reservations: (818) 845-0641.

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CHILDREN’S CHOIR: The Children’s Choir at Northridge United Methodist Church will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. Sunday at the church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. Spirituals, show tunes, pop and classical selections and traditional sacred music will be featured. Information: (818) 886-1555.

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JEWISH WIT AND WISDOM: Rabbi Mark Sobel of Temple Beth Emet will lead a class on how to “Be Your Own Best Friend--Pirke Avot: It’s All Right to Be Selfish” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the temple, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. The class is part of an ongoing series on “Wit and Wisdom in Judaism--The Classical Period,” offered through June by Temple Beth Emet. A $5 donation is requested. Information: (818) 843-4787.

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SCIENCE AND THE BIBLE: Author and scientist Gerald L. Schroeder will lecture on “Genesis and the Big Bang: The Discovery of Harmony Between Modern Science and the Bible” at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Conejo Jewish Academy, 30345 Canwood St., Agoura Hills. Schroeder argues that the Big Bang and the first six days described in Genesis are the same, although told in different terms. A $10 donation is requested. Information and reservations: (818) 991-0991.

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WOMEN’S PRAYER GROUP: Holy Spirit Retreat Center will host “Women at the Well,” an ongoing monthly group that explores spirituality, from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the center, 4316 Lanai Road, Encino. Information: (818) 784-4515.

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News and announcements for this column may be sent to Religion Desk, Los Angeles Times, 20000 Prairie St., Chatsworth 91311.

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