Anne Corwin, fellowship chairwoman, and Elaine Hanson, July Fourth committee coordinator, prepare for the National Bell Ringing Ceremony on Independence Day at Los Altos Lutheran Church.

Monday, the Los Altos Lutheran Church has scheduled a community event as part of the National Bell Ringing Ceremony.

At exactly 11 a.m. PDT thousands of bells across the country will toll 13 times in honor of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Participants are invited to sing along to patriotic songs played by the Rejoicing Ringers, the bell choir at Los Altos Lutheran Church.

After the program, there will be an old-fashioned community barbecue picnic on the lawn. Games and activities will be available for children.

Los Altos Lutheran Church is located at 460 S. El Monte Ave., at the corner of Cuesta Drive and El Monte.

For more information, call 948-3012.