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Lindsay Sandham, News Assistant; fax to (949) 646-4170; or send

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SPECIAL EVENTS

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f7THE SHOFAR FACTORY

The Shofar Factory will conduct a special program for Kindergarten

through 3rd-grade students on Sept. 25 at Temple Bat Yahm, 1011

Camelback St., Newport Beach. Information: (949) 644-1999.

SHABBAT SERVICES

Friday Night Shabbat Services will be held at 8 p.m. on Sept. 30

at Temple Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach. Services will

be led by Rabbi Mark S. Miller, Cantor Jonathan Grant and Rabbinic

Assistant Corie Yutkin and will be followed by an Oneg Shabbat.

Information: (949) 644-1999.

KATRINA RELIEF FUND CONCERT

Temple Bat Yahm will hold a special Katrina Relief Fund Concert

from 1 to 2 p.m. on Sept. 25 at 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach.

The Irvine Young Artists, directed by Albert Wu, will perform pieces

from Bach, Vivaldi and other Baroque Masters. Admission is free and

donations will be requested. Information: (949) 644-1999.

50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

A special 50th anniversary celebration will be held at 10 a.m.

Sept. 25 at Harbor Trinity Church, on the corner of Baker Street and

Fairview Road in Costa Mesa. A complimentary continental breakfast

will be offered at 9:30 a.m. Everyone is invited. Community leaders

are expected to attend, along with denominational leaders and former

pastors. A video presentation of the church’s beginnings will be

presented along with a message entitled, “Faith First” by Pastor Rod

Randall. Information: (714) 556-7787.

ROSH HASHANAH AND YOM KIPPUR

Temple Bat Yahm in Newport Beach has announced that tickets are

now available for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services in October,

including the morning Community and Family Services. Information:

(949) 644-1999.

CAPPELLA CANTORUM

Cappella Cantorum, the young adult choir of St. John Vianney

Chapel, is beginning its fifth year. The choir is open to students in

grades six through 12. It provides active faith participation for

teens during their high school years. Participation includes singing

at mass regularly and at special events. Rehearsals are from 11 a.m.

to 1 p.m. Saturdays in the Chapel at 314 Marine Ave., Balboa Island.

Younger children are invited to join. For more information, contact

Nancy Kelly, director at (949) 673-4595.

“MACCABIAH DAY”

A day of sports, games and academic competition will be held on

Dec. 18 at Temple Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach.

Information: (949) 644-1999.

NOON TESTIMONY MEETINGS

Join members of the Second Church of Christ Scientist for their

monthly noon testimony meetings, held the first Wednesday of every

month at 12 p.m. at 3100 Pacific View Drive, Corona del Mar.

Information: (949) 644-2617.

NOON TESTIMONY MEETINGS

The First Church of Christ Scientist offers a 12 p.m. testimony

meeting the second and fourth Wednesday of every month, 2880 Mesa

Verde Drive East, Costa Mesa. Information: (714)546-3548.

BAHAI FIRESIDES

Members of the Bahai faith hold informal public discussions on

spiritual topics at 11:30 a.m. the last Sunday of the month. The

talks include brunch or dinner. Also, interfaith devotional meetings

will be held the last Saturday evening of the month. Call for

locations: (949) 760-5360 for Sunday meeting, and (949) 646-6328 for

Saturday devotionals.

ZEN 101

The Zen Center of Orange County offers an introduction to Zen

workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. the first weekend of every month, typically

on a Sunday, at 120 E. 18th St., Costa Mesa. The cost is $60. (949)

722-7818,o7 https://www.zcoc.orgf7.

A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY

A 26-lesson study on the life of Jesus Christ titled “Journey to

the Cross” is taught at 9:45 a.m. Sundays during the Homebuilder’s

Bible Class at Liberty Baptist Church. The study parallels the four

Gospels to present the story of Christ. The church is at 1000 Bison

Ave., Newport Beach. Free. Information: (949) 760-5444.

DREAM ON

The Adult Faith Formation at Our Lady Queen of Angels Church in

Newport Beach holds a dream analysis group from 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays

at 2046 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach.

Information: (949) 219-1408.

MEDITATION LESSONS

A free o7lectio divina f7meditation group meeting is held at

7:10 a.m. Tuesdays at Our Lady Queen of Angels, 2046 Mar Vista Drive,

Newport Beach. o7Lectio f7is a style of meditation that includes

using scripture or a special reading as a stimulus. The Christian

Meditation Group meets from 7:30 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday at the

center. The format includes two periods of meditation with some

instruction on how to meditate, a talk and a discussion. Information:

(949) 219-1408.

WEEKLY EVENTS

***”INTRODUCTION TO TALMUD”

No special background is required. It is taught by Rabbinic Intern

Dr. Gershon Zylberman and is offered every Sunday morning from 11:15

a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Temple Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport

Beach. Information: (949) 644-1999.

***”TORAH AND BAGELS”

Sessions are led by Rabbinic Assistant Corie Yutkin. No special

background is required. Torah studying is held every Saturday morning

from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Temple Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach. Information: (949) 644-1999.

***SATURDAY MINYAN

Saturday Minyan is held each week at 10:30 a.m. and is followed by

a potluck Shabbat lunch at Temple Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach. Information: (949) 644-1999.

***BEGINNING HEBREW FOR ADULTS

Guests are welcome and no prior Hebrew is required. Lessons are

taught every Sunday morning from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Temple Bat

Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach. Information: (949) 644-1999.

CONTAGIOUS CHRISTIAN

Pastor Hein Austin leads a Bible study called “How to Become a

Contagious Christian” from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at 377 W.

Wilson St., No. 15, Costa Mesa. All are welcome to come and meet new

friends. Information: (949) 722-7498.

SHABBAT SERVICES

Temple Bat Yahm in Newport Beach has a new schedule for weekly

Shabbat services. On the first and third Fridays of the month,

services will begin at 6 p.m. The third Friday is a catered Shabbat

dinner of chicken, baked potato, salad, challah and wine after

services. The cost will be $12 for adults and $5 for children. Paid

reservations are required by the Wednesday before the dinner. For the

second, fourth and fifth Fridays, services begin at 8 p.m. All

services are conducted by Rabbi Mark Miller, Rabbi Rayna Gevurtz and

Cantor Jonathan Grant. Information: (949) 644-1999.

MYSTICAL AND SPIRITUAL

The Sparks of Truth, a metaphysical fellowship group hosted by

Rev. Dick Vallandigham, holds Sunday services every week at 10:30

a.m. at 2482 Newport Blvd., Suite 3, Costa Mesa. Information: (949)

548-5232.

RE-MEMBERING GROUP

Our Lady Queen of Angels holds a re-membering group at 6:15 p.m.

every other Sunday at 2046 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach. The parish

center is at 2046 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach. Information: (949)

548-3844.

BREAKFAST FELLOWSHIP

St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church holds its Men’s

Fellowship Breakfast at 7 a.m. on the second, third and fourth

Thursdays of each month at 3233 Pacific View Drive, Corona del Mar.

Free. Information: (949) 644-0463.

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST

The Men’s Fellowship Breakfast of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

meets from 7 to 8 a.m. Wednesdays in Dierenfield Hall, 600 St.

Andrews Road, Newport Beach. $2.50 at the door. Information: (949)

631-2880.

FRIDAY GROUP

Temple Isaiah of Newport Beach holds weekly Friday night services

at 8 p.m. with a fellowship hour and refreshments afterward at 2401

Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. Information: (949) 548-6900.

WEEKLY KIDS PROGRAM

Presbyterian Church of the Covenant presents “Children of Our

Lord,” a weekly Thursday evening program for first- through

fifth-graders. Games, a speaker and dinner are included for a $2

donation. The church is at 2850 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.

Information: (714) 557-3340.

TORAH STUDY AND MINYAN

Torah study and minyan are held at 9 a.m. every Saturday at Temple

Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach. Information: (949)

644-1999.

HEBREW CLASSES

A beginning adult Hebrew class is offered from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

every Sunday, and an intermediate class is held from 11:15 a.m. to 1

p.m. at Temple Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach. The

classes are taught by David Zarnow. Information: (949) 644-1999.

‘MUSIC MONDAYS’

Children of preschool age and older are invited to participate in

a program in which they will learn sing, learn about rhythm

instruments and learn about movement, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. each

Monday at 2100 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach. Information: (949)

644-1341, o7https://www.stmarkpresbyterian.orgf7.

TOUR OF CHINA

Join the Newport-Mesa Irvine Interfaith Council’s tour of China

Nov. 4 through 12. The tour is open to clergy, congregation members,

families and friends of congregations in the three cities. The cost

of the trip is $1,400. Information: Jim de Boom, (714) 921-8665.

COMMUNITY BASKETBALL

First United Methodist Church of Costa Mesa hosts community

basketball from 7 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday at 420 W. 19th St., Costa

Mesa. Information: (949) 548-7727.

PARENTS NIGHT OUT

First United Methodist Church of Costa Mesa hosts parents’ night

out from 6 to 8:30 p.m. the first Friday of every month at 420 W.

19th Street, Costa Mesa. Parents must drop off and pick up their own

children. The cost is $5 per child. Information: (949) 548-7727.

SECOND SATURDAYS

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church will host Second Saturdays, a

special evening for parents and children. Dinner and teachings on

parenting and family life will be provided from 6:45 p.m. to 8:15

p.m. the second Saturday of each month at 600 St. Andrews Road,

Newport Beach. Information: (949) 574-2222.

WOMEN MANAGEMENT MEETING BIBLE STUDY

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church hosts a weekly Bible study for

women seeking balance in their constantly changing lives.

Refreshments are served at 6:45 a.m., and the meetings begin at 7

a.m. in the Stewart Lounge chapel in the administration building. The

church is at 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach. Information: (949)

574-2235.

SPIRITUAL WELLNESS

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church hosts a spiritual wellness

Christian support group for men and women in cancer treatment. The

event is from 4:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of

the month in the Stewart Lounge chapel in the administration

building. The church is at 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach.

Information: (949) 574-2235.

NEW DAWN OF ORANGE COUNTY HOUSE CHURCHo7

f7New Dawn of Orange County House Church offers services from

4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. the third Saturday of each month at 1626

Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar. Services include a light dinner.

Information: (949) 640-1745.

HOUSE FELLOWSHIPS

New Dawn of Orange County House Church offers weekly house

fellowships services from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 3233 Pacific View

Drive, Corona del Mar. Information: (949) 640-1745.