LUAU DINNER: The Van Nuys-based parish of...

LUAU DINNER: The Van Nuys-based parish of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception of the Philippine Independent Catholic Church will host a luau dinner-dance tonight from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Sportsmen’s Lodge, 12833 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. The cost is $35. Information and reservations: (818) 782-3562.

GOSPEL CONCERT: Pamela and Joyce Vincent will present a free gospel concert today at 6 p.m. at West Valley Christian Church, 22944 Enadia Way, West Hills. Information: (818) 884-6480.

ENLIGHTENMENT PROGRAM: The Rev. James Hamilton will present a program, “Let Your Light So Shine,” at 10:45 a.m. Sunday at Sepulveda Unitarian-Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. Free. Information: (818) 894-9251.

SUNDAY FESTIVITIES: Rabbi Steven Tucker will present a study session, “The Building of Isaac: What Kind of Rosh Hashanah Story Is This?” Sunday at 11 a.m., followed by a barbecue and games from noon to 3 p.m. at Temple Ramat Zion, 17655 Devonshire St., Northridge. Free. Information and reservations for the barbecue: (818) 360-1881.

MAKING DISHES: An event for children 4 and older to make an apple and honey dish to welcome Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, will begin Sunday at 2 p.m. at Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. in Sepulveda Pass. The $20 cost includes the workshop, firing of the ceramics and shipping of the dishes to your home. Information and reservations: (310) 440-4636.

SUNDAY CONCERT: The Prince of Peace and St. Andrew’s Choir will sing a hallelujah Mass and hymns Sunday at 7 p.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 9440 Balboa Blvd., Northridge. Free. Information: (818) 886-1324.

MEN’S GAMES: The Shomrei Torah Synagogue Men’s Club will host a game night Sunday at 7 at the synagogue, 7353 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills. The $10 cost includes dessert and soft drinks. Information: (818) 346-0811.

JEWISH SONGS: Singer and guitarist Alison Spielman will present “Jewish Songs for Your Entertainment” at the Encino group of Hadassah’s meeting Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Temple Ner Maarav, 17730 Magnolia Blvd., Encino. Free to current members and $3.50 for guests; includes a light lunch. Information and reservations: (818) 789-8183.

CATHOLIC LUNCHEON: Father Michael Stephan Baker will speak on aging gracefully at the Catholic Community luncheon Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at Beverly Garland’s Holiday Inn, 4222 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood. The cost is $14 and includes lunch. Information and reservations: (818) 846-3271.

KRISHNA BIRTH: Shri Krishna Janmashtmi, the birth of Lord Krishna, will be celebrated Friday from 8 p.m. to midnight at Valley Hindu Temple, 18700 Roscoe Blvd., Northridge. Free. Information: (818) 772-7736.

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