Religion Notes

CONCERNED PARENTS: The Concerned Parents Committee of the San Fernando Valley will discuss issues that children must face, at 4 p.m. today at Church of Scientology Mission of Sherman Oaks, 13517 Ventura Blvd. Free. Information: (818) 995-3460.

VALLEY FESTIVAL: The Valley Jewish Festival, featuring live entertainment on three stages, a children’s park, arts and crafts and an array of foods, will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Cal State Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St. Donations are requested for admission, and parking is $7. Information: (818) 464-3205.

CHILDREN’S SERVICE: To mark Stand for Children Day, which recognizes the need for children to have adequate care and guidance, the children of Prince of Peace Episcopal Church will lead the 10 a.m. Sabbath services on Sunday at the church, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. Free. Information: (818) 346-6968.

BLESSED ANIMALS: A Blessing of the Animals will take place at 10:45 a.m. Sunday at Sepulveda Unitarian-Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. All family pets are welcome at the ceremony. Free. Information: (818) 894-9251.

70 YEARS: Magnolia Park United Methodist Church will celebrate its 70th anniversary with a community open house, featuring tours of the building and exhibits, from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at the church, 2828 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. Boy Scout Troop 201 will serve free hamburgers, veggie burgers and hot dogs, and Girl Scout Troop 1811 will serve free homemade ice cream. Information: (818) 846-2866.

LUNCH AND LEARN: Rabbi Stuart Vogel will discuss Torah text at a dairy lunch from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Temple Aliyah’s Selma Lubin Hall, 6025 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills. Bring your own lunch. Beginners and experts are welcome. Information: (818) 346-3545.

“STEEL MAGNOLIAS”: The St. Luke Community Players will stage a presentation of “Steel Magnolias” at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at a 2 p.m. Sunday matinee at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. The cost is $10. Information and reservations: (818) 346-3070.

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