Chabad Chai Center Marks Shavuot

The Chabad Chai Center will host a Torah learning vigil at 10:30 tonight in celebration of Shavuot. A Shavuot service will take place at 10 a.m. Sunday, with a reading of the Ten Commandments at 11 a.m. On Monday at 10 a.m., a children’s ice cream party will follow a Ten Commandments reading. Then at 11:30 a.m., there will be a Yizkor memorial service. The Chai Center is at 33 Creek Road, No. 320, Irvine. (949) 786-5000.

The Chancel Choir and orchestra of Trinity United Presbyterian Church will present its Spring Concert at 7 p.m. Sunday. Suggested donations are $7 for adults and $3 for children. Care for children to age 5 will be provided. The church will offer a religious class at 7 p.m. for three Tuesdays. Cost is $15. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 544-7852.

An “Honoring Our Graduating Seniors” service will take place at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church. Those who have helped the religious education program will be honored. At 9 a.m., there will be a breakfast for volunteers and their families. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. (714) 646-4652.

A Shavuot service will be offered at 7:30 tonight at Temple Isaiah of Newport Beach. There will be a Yizkor memorial service at 7:30 Monday evening in Rabbi David Rosenberg’s study. The temple is at 2401 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. (949) 548-6900.

The Rev. Margaret Mohit will conclude her “Creating an Uncommon World” series with the message “We Are Family” at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at Unity Community Church. Sunday school classes and nursery care will be provided. The church is at 22911 Mill Creek Road, Laguna Hills. (714) 472-9230.

St. Michael’s Episcopal Church will celebrate its 125th anniversary during the 10 a.m. service Sunday. The communion service will be taken from an 1873 prayer book. A picnic with food appropriate to the period will follow on the church lawn. Period costumes are encouraged. The church is at 311 W. South St., Anaheim. (714) 535-4654.

The Rev. Chris Schriner will lead a “Triple Feature Sunday” service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach. A religious education program for children aged 5 to 12 will take place during the service. The center is at 429 Cypress Drive, Laguna Beach. (714) 497-4568.

Crystal Lewis and Avalon will be in concert at 7:30 tonight at Calvary Church of Santa Ana. Lewis is a past Dove Award winner and nominee for female artist of the year. Tickets are $14.95 and $19.95. The church is at 1010 N. Tustin Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 973-4800.

The Rev. Jon Dobrer will give the message “Memorial Day: Remembering the Human Cost of War” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Fullerton. Religious education for teens and children will be provided. The church meets at Temple Beth Tikvah, 1600 N. Acacia Ave., Fullerton. (714) 871-7150.

United Methodist Church of Garden Grove is now accepting registration for summer school, which runs from July 6 through Aug. 21. Children may attend Monday through Friday or Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at a cost of $10 per day. The church is at 12741 Main St., Garden Grove. (714) 534-1070.

An “Are You Really Free” service will take place at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church of South County. An early bird discussion focused on “Infectious Control” will be offered at 9:30 a.m. The church is at 25801 Obrero Drive, Suite 8, Mission Viejo. (714) 581-0245.

Temple Beth Shalom offers its Camp Sholom and Summer of Fun 1998 sign-ups for June 15 through Aug. 14. There will be different themes each week, including “Independence Day” and “Fairy Tales.” The temple is at 2625 N. Tustin Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 771-9245.

Christian recording artist Jana Alayra will perform at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Mark Presbyterian Church. This concert aimed at families with young children will encourage audience participation. The church is at 2100 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach. (714) 644-1341.

Geneva Presbyterian Church of Laguna Hills will host a “Walk Thru the Bible” seminar from 6:30 to 9 this evening and from 9 to noon Sunday morning. Participants will learn about Old Testament messages, themes, characters and events. Cost is $16 for adults, $8 for students (maximum family charge of $32). The church is at 24301 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills. (714) 837-2323.

Mike Roe of the Christian alternative rock band the 77’s will perform at 8 tonight at the Cornerstone Cafe. Roe has released three solo albums and is currently working on a new 77’s album. Tickets are $4. The Cornerstone Cafe is at 1907 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. (714) 434-8034.

La Habra Hills Presbyterian Church will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a special service at 9 a.m. Sunday. Pastors Ron Kernaghan and Craig Dean will officiate and music will be directed by Hughes Hoffman Jr. The church is at 951 N. Idaho St., La Habra. (562) 691-3296.

A Call to Action Orange County meeting will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the UC Irvine University Center. The meeting will follow up on last month’s discussion of the “When You Preach . . . Remember Me” video that focuses on domestic violence. The center is at 4255 Campus Drive, Suite 290, Irvine. (949) 854-3779.

The Laguna Beach United Methodist Church will celebrate Pentecost during a 10 a.m. Sunday worship service. The Rev. Ginny Wheeler will preach and receive this year’s confirmation class into membership. Child care will be provided. The church is at 21632 S. Wesley Drive, South Laguna. (714) 499-3088.

Author Joel Kotkin will speak on “Orange County in the 21st Century: Implications for the Jewish Community” at 8 p.m. Friday at University Synagogue. Rabbi Arnold Rachlis and Cantor Ruti Braier will lead the service. The synagogue is at 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine. (949) 553-3535.

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