\Ds MaLL BITES Elizabeth Applebaum AppeTree Editor Tell Me A Story The Association of Jewish Libraries is sponsoring the 1 3th annual Sydney Taylor Manuscript \--,— --L-ompetition for aspiring authors of children's books. A cash award of $1,000 will be given for the best iction manuscript appropriate for readers ages 8-11, written by an unpublished author. The story should have universal appeal, yet serve to 'deepen an understanding of Judaism and reflect positive aspects of Jewish life. For entry forms and rules, contact ?aula Sandfelder, coordinator, 1327 Wyntercreek Lane, Dunwoody, GA 30338. Include a #10 self-addressed, stamped enve- lope with your request. The deadline for manuscript submission is Jan. 15 1998. Award winners will be announced May 1. ( F Baby Bonus Now your little dear, that infant with an appetite that never ends, can eat to his heart's content and you can save, save, save thanks to Farmer Jack's new baby Bonus Savings Club. The Farmer Jack Bonus Savings Club card now automatically includes the Baby Bonus Savings Club, which features more than 1,000 eligible baby items. The card will record and accumulate the amount spent during each visit. Whenever a customer reaches $200 in baby-item purchases, she will receive $20 in cash on the spot. Members also may use their sav- ings cards to receive discounts at special events and promotions spon- sored by Farmer Jack, and at area businesses including Harmony House, Crowley's and Ryder Truck Rental. Color My World Happy Day! If you're thinking birthday party, you don't have to think planning, shopping and stuff all over the house; simply leave it all up the Beverly Hills Racquet & Health Club. And your children will have a great time. Just ask beautiful Sarah Greenwood of Huntington Woods (center) who recently cele- brated her fourth birthday at the club, with pals from Temple Emanu-El's nursery school. The Beverly Hills Racquet & Health Club, on Southfield Road, communications director, Judy Marx. Artistic consultants on the project were Rabbi Efry Spectre and Adat Shalom executive director, Alan Yost, while orig- inal artists were Emily Weingarten, 11, and brother Elliot, 8-1/2, chil- dren of Joyce and Jeffrey Weingarten. The coloring books were distributed at the syna- gogue's annual back-to- school family picnic, held last month, that also featured pony rides, a petting farm and the congregation's annual blood- donor drive. The synagogue printed and dis- tributed 300 coloring books, which came complete with a packet of crayons. Among the pictures for children to color are the outside of Adat Shalom, the synagogue's Torah saved during the Holocaust, and inside the Adat Shalom library. Mrs. Marx said the coloring book appeals even to the tiniest of artists. "The little ones can recognize key areas, like our sanctuary," she said. hosts parties for children of all ages. The celebration includes a private-party room, invitations, a birthday cake, drinks, set-up and clean-up and even a treat for the birthday girl or boy. There are great theme parties, too, including a retro party, sports and one for fans of those ubiquitous Beanie Babies. For information, call Beverly Hills Racquet & Health Club, 642- 8500. Parents of young children every where know the greatest inven- tion in the history of mankind — yes, more vital even than the venerable wheel — is the crayon. Give a child a color- ing book and some crayons and she's happy for hours. So imagine the fun children Our Synagogue is Founded by trees, lots of grass, at Adat Shalom must have woods, and even a pond! had when they received a All kinds of animals are our neighbors. coloring book featuring their very own synagogue_ Color Us Terrific! is a delightful book designed by Adat Shalom's 10/3 1997 71 I