House of Hope Center offers support for grieving families
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
      Grief is inevitable when a family member dies, but for children the overwhelming sadness, helplessness and fear they experience when a parent or sibling dies can shade their lives for years to come, according to experts.
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Simi UMC presents the story of John Wesley
      Actor Roger Nelson will present "The Man from Aldersgate," an award-winning dramatic portrayal of the life of preacher John Wesley, at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4 at the United Methodist Church of Simi Valley, 2394 Erringer Road.
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Dead Sea Scrolls scholar will speak at CLU
Professor to discuss comparisons with New Testament
      A leading expert on the Dead Sea Scrolls will give a free lecture at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6 Hanukkah at Samuelson Chapel on the campus of California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road in Thousand Oaks. James VanderKam will speak about the Dead Sea Scrolls and early Christianity.
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Hanukkah Boutique at B'nai Emet
      Congregation B'nai Emet in Simi Valley will hold their annual Hanukkah Boutique on Sunday, Nov. 18 from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 4645 Industrial St., Unit 2C. Vendors will offer a variety of merchandise for holiday needs including Judaica, gift items, jewelry, books, toys, clothing, fo...
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