Religion Notes

HANUKKAH BOUTIQUES: Several Hanukkah boutiques are scheduled this week: one from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at Temple Ahavat Shalom, 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge. Information: (818) 360-2258. Another from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Temple Beth Hillel, 12326 Riverside Drive, Valley Village. Information: (818) 763-9148. A third from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Temple Aliyah, 6025 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills. Information: (818) 346-3545.

SIMPLICITY DISCUSSED: Carol Holst, director of Seeds for Simplicity, a voluntary simplicity movement program at Cornell University, will speak on “The Best Things in Life Aren’t Things” at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday services at Sepulveda Unitarian-Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. Information: (818) 894-9251.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE: OASIS Older Adult Program will offer a free lecture on Christian Science from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday in Behavioral Science Building Room 1308, Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills. Information: (818) 710-4163.

JEWISH DIGNITY: A three-part class on the Jewish approach to death, burial and mourning, “With Honor and Dignity,” will begin at 8 p.m. Monday at the Conejo Jewish Academy, 30345 Canwood St., Agoura Hills. The cost is $18. Information and registration: (818) 991-0991.

CATHOLIC LUNCHEON: The Rev. John H. Hampsch of Claretian Missionaries will speak on “Boosting Your Love Potential” at the Catholic Community luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Beverly Garland Holiday Inn, 4222 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood. The cost is $14. Information and reservations: (818) 846-3271.

ADVENT PRAYER: An Advent Day of Prayer will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at the Holy Spirit Retreat Center, 4316 Lanai Road, Encino. The $30 cost includes lunch. Information and registration: (818) 784-4515.

LIKRAT SHABBAT: Rabbi Gary Johnson will speak at the Likrat Shabbat service from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Friday at the West Valley Jewish Community Center, 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. Information: (818) 464-3300.

JEWISH FAMILIES: Ron Wolfson will speak on “The Jewish Family” at the 8:15 p.m. Friday services and on “The Synagogue of the 21st Century” at the 9:15 a.m. services Dec. 9 at Temple Aliyah, 6025 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills. Information: (818) 346-3545.

AN ADVENT JOURNEY: First Christian Churches of Burbank and North Hollywood will co-sponsor a retreat, “Walking the Labyrinth: An Advent Journey,” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 9 at First Christian Church of Burbank, 220 S. 6th St. The $25 cost includes lunch. Child care will be provided at a cost of $5 per child. Information and registration: (818) 763-8218.

HANUKKAH LUNCHEON: The National Council of Jewish Women Vista Val Division will hold its annual Hanukkah luncheon and fashion show at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 11 at the Calabasas Inn, 23500 Park Sorrento Drive. A $35 donation is requested. Information and reservations: (818) 885-0409.

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