Valley Calendar

Valley Calendar

Feb. 2-Feb. 8

Temple Beth Hillel: Sun., Feb. 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. “Honoring Our Parents in Their Twilght Years,” lecture. $25. 12326 Riverside Dr., Valley Village. For more information, call (818) 763-9148. Feb. 9- Feb. 15

Temple Ahavat Shalom: Sat., Feb. 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. “Journeys of Courage: A Day of Spiritual & Personal Growth for Women” Shabbat service and luncheon. $50. For more information, call (818) 993-0796.Also: Sun., Feb. 10, Author Kate Wenner of “Setting Fires,” speaks about the support of family during stressful times. Sun., Feb. 24, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. annual Purim carnival. 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge. For more information, call(818) 360-2258.

Valley Beth Shalom: Sun., Feb. 10, 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. “Finding Women’s Voices in Purim,” Purim event, featuring a light Persian lunch and author Gina Nahai, who will speak on Jewish women’s experiences in Iran. Child-care provided. 15739 Ventura Blvd., Encino. For more information, call (818) 530-4009.

CSUN: Wed., Feb. 13-Apr. 10, 1-4 p.m. “Women and Spirituality,” class exploring the spiritual experiences of women in Islamic, Christian and Jewish culture, including films, lectures and discussions. $169. 18111 Nordhoff St. For more information, call(818) 677-2786 or visit www.csun.edu/exl.

ORT/Studio City Chapter: Tues., Feb. 12, 10 a.m. Henry Samuels will play the chromatic harmonica, sing and perform stand-up comedy at the Valentine’s Day meeting. Lunch served. $7. Golden Years Building, 11330 Otsego St., North Hollywood. For more information, call (818) 762-8545.

Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles: Fri., Feb. 15, 7 p.m. The Jewish Single Parent Network meets for Shabbat services and Potluck dinner. Temple Beth Hillel, 12326 Riverside Dr., Valley Village. For more information, call (323) 761-8800 ext. 1256.Feb. 16-22

Valley Interfaith Council: Mon., Feb. 18, 7 p.m. “Can We Get Justice Without War,” lecture on ways to eliminate terrorism without war. St. John Baptist de la Salle Catholic Church, 10738 Hayvenhurst Ave., Granada Hills. For more information, call (818) 718-6460 ext. 3002.

Valley Beth Shalom: Thurs., Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m. Discussion preventing sibling rivalry. 15739 Ventura Blvd., Encino. For more information, call (818) 788-4667.

Feb. 23-March 1

Temple Judea: Sun., Feb. 24, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Purim carnival. 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. For more information, call (818) 758-3800.

Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School: Wed., Feb. 27, 7 p.m. Dr. Barry Megdal discusses tracing ancestral roots. $5. 17701 Devonshire St. For more information, call (818) 368-5781.

MONDAY/2

Singles Helping Others: 7 p.m. General meeting to plan events and activities. For more information, call (323) 769-1307.

Israeli Folk Dancing: 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Dance session with Israel Yakovee. Also: Lessons every Thursday with Michelle. $6. 2244 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (800) 750-5432.

TUESDAY/3

Singles Helping Others: 7:30 p.m. Fourth of July celebration at the Hollywood Bowl, with fireworks. $18. For reservations or more information, call (323) 851-9070.

Bridge for Singles (59+): 7:30 p.m. Intermediate players meet at a private West Los Angeles home. $4. For more information, call (310) 398-9649.

Jewish Association of Single Professionals (25-55): 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Independence dance party with appetizers, dessert and no-host bar. $20. Lush, 2020 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica. For more information, call (323) 656-7777.

Social Circle (35-59): 8 p.m. Blue Jeans Bash with a live Oldies band, dancing, food and drinks. $20 (members); $25 (nonmembers). Stephen S. Wise Temple, 15500 Stephen S. Wise Dr., Los Angeles. For more information, call (310) 476-8561.

Stu & Lew Productions (21-39): 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Fourth annual Summer Blowout dance party. $20 House of Blues, 8430 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. For tickets or more information, call (310) 364-2301.

WEDNESDAY/4

L’Chaim Entertainment (21+): 9:30 p.m. Party with singers and a DJ playing international, salsa, Middle Eastern and hip-hop music. $10. Dinner available with reservations. Beverly Hills Cuisine, 9025 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. For more information, call (310) 289-4435.

Nexus (21-39): 2 p.m. Independence Day potluck picnic, with volleyball, canoeing, barbeque and fireworks at North Lake, Woodbridge, Irvine. For more information, call (714) 974-2279.

Jewish Singles Meeting Place (30’s-40’s): 5 p.m. Barbeque party at a private home in celebration of the 4th of July. For reservations or more information, call (818) 780-4809.

New Age Singles (55+): 2 p.m. Fourth of July potluck pool party. $3 (if accompanied by food); $10 (without food). For members only. For reservations or more information, call (310) 473-1391.

Jewish Single Parents & Singles Association: 3 p.m. Picnic with games and fireworks. Yorba Linda Middle School, 4845 Casa Loma Ave., Yorba Linda. For more information, call (909) 262-1788.

THURSDAY/5

Conversations!: 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker leads discussions with food and drinks, every Thursday. $15. For reservations or more information, call (310) 315-1078.

FRIDAY/6

New Age Singles (55+): 6:30 p.m. No-host dinner, followed by Shabbat services at Adat Shalom Temple. For reservations or more information, call (310) 854-0358.

UPCOMING

Palos Verdes Singles (35+): Sat., July 7, 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Dance party with dinner at a private home. $25. For reservations or more information, call (310) 372-6071.

New Start (30-75): Sun., Aug. 5. “A Romantic Evening With the Gatsbys,” event with food and drinks. For more information, call (310) 478-3137.