GOLDEN WEST FAIR: Congregational Church of the...

GOLDEN WEST FAIR: Congregational Church of the Chimes will hold its 47th annual Golden West Fair--with midway games, a country store and a silent antiques auction, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the church, 14115 Magnolia Blvd., Sherman Oaks. Free admission. Information: (818) 789-7124.

JAZZMEN TO PERFORM: The Night Blooming Jazzmen will play Dixieland jazz tunes at a New Orleans-themed fund-raiser offering a Cajun food buffet and Southern-style desserts at 7 p.m. in Woodland Hills Presbyterian Church, 5751 Platt Ave. Admission is $15, to benefit the church’s earthquake recovery loan. Information: (818) 348-3391. The Jazzmen will also perform at the First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills’ 50th anniversary celebration at 4 p.m. Sunday at the church, 10400 Zelzah Ave. General admission is $10, $5 for children 12 and younger. Child care will be available. Information: (818) 360-1831.

“X-FILES” PARODY: While the “X-Files” TV series suggests that the truth is out there, the Burbank Church of Religious Science will launch a free seven-week program to show the truth is within the realm of inner space at 9:15 and 11 a.m. from Sunday through Nov. 2 at the church, 260 N. Pass Ave. With such titles as “X-ploring Spirit,” “X-hibiting Grace” and “X-alted,” the program features skits that parody “X-Files” and gives participants personal casebooks with clues to solve weekly cosmic mysteries. A children’s version of the program is offered at 11 a.m. Sundays. Information: (818) 848-4158.

BRIDGING THE GAP: West Valley Christian Church will reach out to local families to raise awareness about the church and its school with “Bridge the Gap,” a free festival that includes concerts by former Santana singer Leon Patillo and En Vogue vocalist Cindy Heron, as well as a moon bounce and face-painting for children, from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Warner Center Park, corner of Califa Street and Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Woodland Hills. Free. Information: (818) 884-6480.

PARTY SHOWCASE: A party showcase, which will gather dozens of party planners, florists, deejays, bands, photographers and videographers to explain their services and prices, will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Shomrei Torah synagogue, 7353 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills. Free. Information: (818) 346-0811.

TORAH SCROLL DEDICATION: Young Israel of Northridge will celebrate the synagogue’s dedication of a new Torah scroll with refreshments, singing and dancing at 3 p.m. Sunday at 17511 Devonshire St., Northridge. Free. Information: (818) 368-2221.

RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY: Cal State Northridge will host “Cultures and Religions: Seeds of Coexistence,” a day of workshops and speakers representative of a variety of religions, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 27 at the campus, 18111 Nordhoff St. Some of the 25 workshop topics are “Can Same-Sex Unions Receive Religious Blessing?” “The Truth About Witchcraft” and “Religion in the Movies.” Admission is $15, including a box lunch. Information and registration: (818) 677-5814.

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