Greek Festival Planned at St. Paul’s

St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church will have its annual Greek Festival next weekend--from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 9 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $2; children younger than 10 are free. Festivities include dancing, food, games, rides, boutiques and more. The church is at 4949 Alton Parkway, Irvine. Information: (714) 733-3102.

Temple Beth David will offer a series of open houses to welcome new and prospective members beginning at 7:30 p.m. Friday and continuing at 8 p.m. Sept. 12 and 26. There will also be an open house during the first day of the religious school, from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 7. The temple is at 6100 Hefley St., Westminster. Information: (714) 892-6623.

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach will celebrate Labor Day during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service. The guest speaker will be Rory Cardova, director of Local 9400, Community Workers of America. Care for children older than 4 will be provided. The center is at 429 Cypress Drive. Information: (714) 497-4563.

The Hebrew Academy’s Hebrew Day School will open for its 29th year of operation on Tuesday for grades 7-12 and on Wednesday for the entire student body. Families interested in enrolling their children can contact the school’s office. The academy is at 14401 Willow Lane, Westminster. Information: (714) 898-0051.

Temple Beth Emet will host “Operation Isaiah,” which will begin Monday. The project is designed to sensitize conservative congregants to the social action component of their religious tradition by getting them involved in helping the needy. The temple is at 1770 W. Cerritos Ave., Anaheim. Information: (714) 772-4720.

“The Topic is Poetry” will be presented during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church. There will be poetry readings by Marsha Hudson, Jean Brookhart and Poppy Wolven. Child care and youth religious education will be offered. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 646-4652.

Dawn Marks will speak on “A New Way to Fight Drugs” as part of the Adult Forum from 9:35 to 10:25 a.m. Sunday at United Methodist Church of Laguna Hills. Marks specializes in drug rehabilitation. Regular worship services take place at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Sundays. The church is at 24442 Moulton Parkway. Information: (714) 837-3414.

The Rev. Jon Dobrer’s Labor Day message will be “The Dignity of Labor” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Fullerton. Religious education will be provided. The church meets at Temple Beth Tikvah, 1600 N. Acacia Ave. Information: (714) 871-7150.

Yorba Linda Friends Church will present “Hot Summer Nights” for Orange County singles at 7:15 p.m. Friday. There will be a message by Gene Molway and a concert featuring BASIX. Admission is free. The church is at 5211 Lakeview Ave. Information: (714) 777-2875 Ext. 229.

Rabbi Arnold Rachlis and Cantor Ruti Braier will lead a service on “Jewish Family Values” at 7:30 p.m. Friday at University Synagogue. The synagogue is at 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine. Information: (714) 553-3535.

Kathy Sizer, minister to families and adults, will give the message “Just a Job?” during the 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship services at Trinity United Presbyterian Church. The church will offer a series of classes for families of individuals diagnosed with certain mental illnesses at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 19. Registrations: (714) 544-8488. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. Information: (714) 544-7850.

Congregation B’nai Israel will host its second annual membership beach party at 4 p.m. Sunday at Huntington Beach, Lifeguard Station No. 3. Parking is $5; reservations are requested. The congregation is at 2111 Bryan Ave., Tustin. Information: (714) 730-9693.

Guest pastor, the Rev. Kent Fromer, will speak on the “Song of Solomon” at 10 a.m. Sunday at The Laguna Beach United Methodist Church. Communion will be celebrated. The church is at 21632 Wesley Drive, South Laguna. Information: (714) 499-3088.

The Rev. Margaret Mohit will present the message “Not in My Neighborhood” at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at Unity Community Church. Sunday school and child care will be provided. The church is at 22911 Mill Creek Road, Laguna Hills. Information: (714) 472-9230.

The Rev. Tari Lennon will continue her “Travels With Jesus” series with the message “Jesus Goes on Holiday” at 10 a.m. Sunday at Neighborhood Congregational Church. Child care will be offered. The church is at 340 St. Ann’s Drive, Laguna Beach. Information: (714) 494-8061.

Pastor David Tyler Scoates will speak on “Coping With Depression” during the 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday worship services at Crystal Cathedral. Tino Ballesteros will present a children’s message. Musical guests vocalists Cali Dye and Robert MacNeil, as well as the Cathedral Choir, will perform. The church is at 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove. Information: (714) 971-4000.

The Rev. Thomas C. Cramer will present “We Are Partners in Hope” at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Geneva Presbyterian Church of Laguna Hills. Adult education and youth Bible study groups will be offered. Next week, the church will have a “Rally Sunday” to begin programs for the new church year. The church is at 24301 El Toro Road. Information: (714) 837-2323.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church will offer a Career Network Meeting for the unemployed at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Communications consultant Sharon Peterson will speak on the topic “Thirty Seconds to Sell Yourself.” The church is at 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach. Information: (714) 574-2239.

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