Religion Notes

150TH ANNIVERSARY: The Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, an international order of religious women founded 150 years ago to provide for orphans and to save young women from the streets, will celebrate the anniversary of its founding at 5 p.m. today at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 13370 Valleyheart Drive, Sherman Oaks. Free. Information: (323) 887-8821.

MAGIC EVENING: Doug Slater, a member of the Magic Castle, will perform at 8 p.m. today at the North Valley Jewish Community Center, 16601 Rinaldi St., Granada Hills. The cost is $7 for members and $10 for guests. Information: (818) 360-2211.

LIFE CYCLE GALLERY: “Journey Through the Jewish Life Cycle,” a workshop and museum tour for children 6 and older, will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday at Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. in the Sepulveda Pass. The cost is $6 nonmembers and $4 for members. Information and registration: (310) 440-4636.

CHRISTIANITY DISCUSSED: The Rev. James Bodman will present a program, “Christianity in the New Millennium,” at 10:45 a.m. Sunday at Sepulveda Unitarian-Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. Free. Information: (818) 894-9251.

CANTOR WALLY CONCERT: A day for young children and families that will include pony rides, moon bounces, a petting zoo, a picnic and a concert with Cantor Wally will take place at 11 a.m. Sunday at Leo Baeck Temple’s Early Childhood Center, 1300 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Sepulveda Pass. Admission is $12 general and $5 for children. Information: (310) 476-2861.

STAND FOR CHILDREN CELEBRATION: Stand for Children, an event with a community carnival and picnic honoring children and families, will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. Free. Information: (818) 346-6968.

LAND DEDICATION: Temple Beth Haverim of Agoura Hills will dedicate land for its future home from 4-6:30 p.m. Sunday at the site, located at the base of Ladyface Mountain, 200 Ladyface Circle. In addition to the formal dedication, the free event will include a barbecue, dessert and Israeli dancing. Parking is available at 29851 Agoura Road, and vans will shuttle people to the site. Information: (818) 991-7111.

CHOIR CONCERT: The Interfaith Choir will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mel Catholic Church, 20870 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. A $10 donation is requested. Information: (818) 718-6460 Ext. 3007.

PEACE NOW LECTURE: Dr. Galia Golan, a representative from Peace Now, will speak about “Israel Elections and Chances for Peace” at Shabbat services at 8:15 p.m. Friday at Temple Judea, 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. Free. Information: (818) 342-3177.

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