Religion Notes
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL: The Women’s Assn. of the Church of the Chimes will hold its annual Christmas festival, featuring handmade gifts, Santa’s closet, and a candy and bake booth, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the church, 14115 Magnolia Blvd., Sherman Oaks. Free admission. Information: (818) 789-7124.
METHODISM FESTIVAL: A Festival of Methodism for the Millennium, which will include exhibits, dinner, entertainment and a talk from two former pastors, will be held at 4 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church, 1525 Glenoaks Blvd., San Fernando. Free. Information: (818) 365-3156.
HOLIDAY AUCTION: Actor George Gray will be the master of ceremonies at the 28th annual Holiday Affaire Auction Party from 6:30 to 10 p.m. today at Unitarian Universalist Church of Studio City, 12355 Moorpark St. Free admission. Information: (818) 769-5911.
HANUKKAH BOUTIQUES: Two Hanukkah boutiques will take place Sunday: The Women of Temple Judea will host one from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the temple, 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. Information: (818) 758-3800. Temple Ahavat Shalom will host another from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the temple, 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge. Information: (818) 360-2258.
LEARNING WITH LUNCH: Karen Brodkin will lecture on “How the Jews Became White Folks and What That Says About Race in America” at the Lunch and Learn program at 12:30 p.m. Monday at the West Valley Jewish Community Center, 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. Bring a dairy lunch. The cost is $4. Information: (818) 464-3300.
SCIENCE AND TORAH: Rabbi Zvi Hollander will present a free lecture on “Science-Torah View: Pascal’s Principle of Hydrostatics” from 8 to 10 p.m. Monday at Cal State Northridge’s Hillel House, 17729 Plummer St. Information: (818) 995-0315.
JEWISH 20TH CENTURY: Professor Velvl Greene will speak on the accomplishments and failures of Jews in the 20th century and where the Jews are heading in the new millennium at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Conejo Jewish Academy, 30345 Canwood St., Agoura Hills. Information and reservations: (818) 991-0991.
HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE: Temple Aliyah’s Department of Early Childhood Education will hold a holiday and toy boutique from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the temple, 6025 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills. Information: (818) 346-3545.
KABBALAH LECTURE: Rabbi Manis Friedman will lecture on “A Kabbalistic View Into the 21st Century: A Mystical Guide to Harmonious, Joyous and Fulfilling Living” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Gutnick Institute, 18181 Burbank Blvd., Tarzana. The cost is $5 in advance and $7.50 at the door. Information: (818) 758-1818.
CHURCH BOUTIQUES: Several boutiques will be held Thursday and Friday: The Laurel Hall Christmas boutique will be held from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday in the Parish Hall, 11919 Oxnard St., North Hollywood. Information: (818) 763-5434. The fifth annual St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church boutique will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at the church, 15520 Sherman Way, Van Nuys. Information: (818) 782-5953. The Women’s Ministries of Christian Life Church will host a holiday boutique from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday at the church, 3013 Montrose Ave., La Crescenta. Information: (818) 249-5801. Magnolia Park United Methodist Church will host a holiday boutique from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at the church, 2828 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. Information: (818) 846-2866.
SINGLE PARENT DINNER: The Jewish Single Parent Network will host a family Shabbat potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Valley Cities Jewish Community Center, 13164 Burbank Blvd., Sherman Oaks. Participants should bring two vegetarian or dairy main or side dishes. Free. Information and reservations: (323) 761-8800, Ext. 440.
FORUM: Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky will speak on “Gun Violence and Hate Crimes: Can We Do Anything About It?” at 7:45 p.m. Friday services at Temple Beth Hillel, 12326 Riverside Drive, Valley Village. Free. Information: (818) 763-9148.
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