CC 4 0 z Friday, Feb. 20 Shabbat Shalom Rabbi Tamara Kolton speaks on "The . Transformative Power of Imagination: The Bat Mitzvah of Shawna Small" at 8 p.m. Birmingham Temple (248) 477-1410. Saturda: , Feb. 21 Brunch and Learn Brunch at 9:30 a.m. is followed by "Forgotten Books of Judaism" with Rabbi Adam Chalom. $20 members, $25 guests. Birmingham Temple (248) 477-1410. Sunday, Feb. 22 4 E 0 Kedushah HaChodesh Michigan Branch Women's League for Conservative Judaism invites women to sancti- fy the new month with a prayer and study ses- sion at 10 a.m. on "Purim Pespectives: Esther vs. Mordecai on How to Save the Jewish People" led by Ruth Bergman. Beth Ahm Synagogue. (248) 865-9180. Savvy With Antiques and Antique Auctions" 6:30-8 p.m. $16. Hadassah House, 5030 Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield. RSVP: (248) 683-5030. Maimonides" with Rabbi Sherwin Wine. $20 members, $25 guests. Birmingham Temple (248) 477-1410. Kids at Risk Salsa, Sangria &Celebration B'nai B'rith Great Lakes Region and Sisterhood of Temple Beth El present dinner, Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, founder, Gateway Rehabilitation Center, speaks at 7 p.m. on sub- stance abuse among Jewish kids and what you can do about it, "What Your Teens Know (and You Don't)," sponsored by the Friendship Circle. West Bloomfield JCC. (248) 788-8888. Learn to Knit Claire Richmond teaches knitting at Jewish Women International, Galilee Chapter general meeting 7:30 p.m. Bring number 8 needles and one skein mid-weight yarn to make convalescent pads for nursing homes. Maple Lakes Condominium clubhouse, 6700 Maple Lakes, West Bloomfield. RSVP: Gari Feldman (248) 661- 3510. Thursday, Feb. 26 Shalom Street Judaic Arts & Crafts Yuri Lane, human beatbox and vocal magician, presents Building Solomon's Temple 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Magic show with Asi Tsobel 3 p.m. Shalom Street. West Bloomfield JCC (248) 432-5454. Rifcah Krolikowski teaches arts and crafts 9:30- 11 a.m. Thursdys. $1 members, $2 guests. Oak Park JCC (248) 967-4030. Monday, Feb. 23 Purim in the Talmud Rabbi Elliot Pachter speaks at noon on "Birth Control in the Book of Esther," a two-part series completed on March 1 with "Where is God in the Book of Esther?" Bring dairy or parve lunch. $5 per session members, $7 guests. Kolel Moshe Institute for Lifelong Learning, Congregation B'nai Moshe (248) 737-1931. Bingo Oak Park JCC hosts Bingo at 12:45 p.m. with fun, prizes and refreshments. (248) 967-4030. Monday Forum Rabbi Adam Chalom speaks on "The Blacks and the Jews -- Ja77, Jobs and Justice" at 8 p.m. Birmingham Temple (248) 477-1410. Wednesday, Feb. All Wired Up Stacy Schwartz demonstrates the art of wire 1 p.m. for Shalom Street, West Bloomfield JCC (248) 432-5454. Bridge Club Bridge for players with some experience 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays. $1 members, $2 guests. Oak Park JCC (248) 967-4030. About Antiques Greater Detroit Chapter of Hadassah presents dinner with Suzanne DuMouchelle Lynch, "Being dancing to the music of All Occasions DJ's and mini Latin dancing lesson. $25. Temple Beth El. RSVP: (248) 646-3100, (248) 851-1100. Sunday, Feb. 29 Blood Drive Adat Shalom Social Action Committee spon- sors blood drive 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Appointments can be scheduled: Debby Portney (248) 788- 9488. Round Table Discussion Stanley Cohen, chairman, B'nai B'rith International Cuban Jewish Relief Project, mod- erates 10 a.m. discussion with B'nai B'rith Great Lakes Regions President John Rofel and partici- pants of the mission to Cuba, Ken Bassey, Marty Melton, Betty Starkman, hosted by B'nai B'rith Great Lakes Region and Sisterhood of Temple Beth El. $6 continental breakfast. Temple Beth El (248) 851-1100. IRP Lunch and Learn Preschool Purim Miriam Starkman, executive director, Hillel of Metropolitan Detroit, speaks to the Institute for Retired Professionals 12:15 p.m. on "Jewish Life on the College Campus Today." Bring dairy or parve lunch; dessert, coffee and tea provided. West Bloomfield JCC (248) 967-4030, ext. 2018. Parents and children celebrate Purim with songs, stories and art 10 a.m.-noon, offered by Jewish Cultural Society. $12 one child, $15 two chil- dren, members; $15, $19, guests. Ann Arbor JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. (734) 975-9872. English, Russian, Yiddish Songs View Echoes That Remain at 1 p.m., a study of the Jewish shtetl life before the Holocaust, with Jewish Genealogical Society of Michigan. No charge. West Bloomfield Library, Walnut Lake Rd. Pam Gordon (248) 738-6655. Vocalist and pianist Lyudmila Lebedinsteva entertains at 1 p.m. $1 members, $2 guests. Oak Park JCC (248) 967-4030. Sisterhood Cooks Pastry Chef John Van Gothem, Farmington Hills Kosher Catering, prepares assorted mini pastries and chocolate truffles and shares baking secrets with Sisterhood of Adat Shalom Synagogue 6 p.m. following light dinner. $12 in advance, $14 at door. (248) 851-1100. Friday, Feb. 27 Latin American Jewry Dan Mariaschin, executive vice president, B'nai B'rith International, speaks at 7:30 p.m. services on "The Crisis of Jews in Latin America and Cuba" sponsored by B'nai B'rith Great Lakes Region and Sisterhood of Temple Beth El. 6:30 p.m. $18 Shabbat dinner. RSVP for dinner: Temple Beth El (248) 851-1100. 1 Saturday, Feb. 28 Genealogy Film Festival Upcoming Events Talk of Town Women's Campaign and Education Department, Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit presents Lori Palatnik, author of Gossip: Ten Pathways to Eliminate It From Your Life and Transform Your Soul, at luncheon 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday, March 1. $118 minimum women's Federation pledge required. Congregation B'nai Moshe. RSVP: Heidi Hes (248) 203-1459. Book Review Rabbi Sherwin Wine reviews The DaVinci Code 1 p.m. for National Council of Jewish Women Greater Detroit Section. $10. For members only. 26400 Lahser Rd., Suite 100, Southfield. RSVP by Feb. 27: (248) 355-3300. Brunch and Learn Brunch at 9:30 a.m. is followed by "The World of Community Calendar Notes: Items may be submitted to Community Calendar in three ways. Write: Bobbi Charnas, Editorial Assistant, the Jewish News, 29200 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 110, 1 Southfield, MI 48034; fax: (248) 304-8885 or e-mail bcharnas@thejewishnews.com . The deadline for submissions is 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, 9 days prior to issue date. For more information, call 1 (248) 354-6060, ext. 237.