Frida Writer's Corner Norma Goldman facilitates group for those interested in creative writing 10 a.m. No charge. Oak Park JCC (248) 767-4030. Concert of Colors American Jewish Committee partners with New Detroit for the Concert of Colors diversity festival July 16-18 fea- turing world music, ethnic food booths, arts and crafts vendors, children's area. AJC offers a shuttle 3 p.m. Sunday, July 18 from Oak Park JCC. AJC (248) 646-7686, ACCESS (313) 842-7010. Ice Cream Social Shabbat Families with children celebrate S 6:30 p.m. Shabbat in the Garden follows with music by Steve Klaper and Judy Lewis 7:30 p.m. Rabbi — Klein leads study Shabbat on "Rites and Rituals of Mourning — Superstition and Psychology." Temple Ernanu-El (248) 967-4020. Saturday July 17 E 0 Senior Shabbat and Luncheon Temple Israel sponsors Shabbat and lunch 10:30 a.m. No charge if RSVP by July 12 Elaine (248) 661-5700. Sunday, July 18 Blood Drive Donate at Young Israel of Southfield 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Rose Newman (248) 353-9453. Singles to Casino Shir Shalom Singles travel by bus to Windsor casino. Call for details: (866) 563-4457, Bev (248) 960-1326. Picnic in the Park Congregation Shomrey Emunah of Southfield holds annual picnic 1 p.m. Charge for food and refreshments. Oak Park park. Moshe Lowenberg (248) 559-5020. The Best of Broadway Temple Beth El invites community seniors to hear a Michigan Opera Theatre production 3 p.m. No charge; call for tickets (248) 865-0617. Family Yoga Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit presents Yoga in the Park 3 p.m. for families with chil- dren ages 6-12. Children receive a free fanny pack and copy of Ranger Rick magazine. West Bloomfield JCC. RSVP: Nancy Tashman (248) 432-5481. Tiger Game Young Israel of Southfield family out- ing to Tigers vs. Yankees game. RSVP: (248) 358-0154. Barbecue at Park Mosaic Outdoor Society of Michigan heads to Hudson Mills Metropark, 8801 N. Territorial Road, Dexter for golf, disc golf, hiking, biking. (734) 649-4192. Mondays July 19 Bingo Enjoy bingo 1-2 p.m. $1.50 one card, $2 for two. Oak Park JCC (248) 967- 4030. Adult Art Classes Harriet Gelfond teaches beginning skills using various media 9 a.m.-noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. $40 members, $60 guests, for 10 class- es. Oak Park JCC (248) 967-4030. Tuesday, July 20 Yiddish Culture Club Mara Khakham presents a program featuring highlights of past years 1 p.m. Oak Park JCC (248) 967-4030. Dig 'n' Dessert Shalom Street offers children ages 5- 12 and their families opportunity to excavate, identify, examine finds, take home projects and have treats from around the world 7-9 p.m. West Bloomfield JCC (248) 432-5465. Wednesday, juiy Seniors' Lunch Daniella HarPaz Mechnikov discusses "Yiddish Songs and Stories" at noon luncheon of Hazak seniors group of Congregation B'nai Moshe. Charge. (248) 788-0600. Jonathan Pollard Rabbi Pesach Lerner, executive vice president, National Council of Young Israel, speaks on Jonathan Pollard to Young Israel Metropolitan Council. Young Israel of Southfield (248) 358- 0154. Thursday, Ju4 22 Entertainment for Seniors Join ChaZaKaH/Young-at-Heart 12:30 p.m. for lunch and a "Potpourri of Musical Greats" by Russian vocalist Valentina. $9 members, $10 guests. RSVP: (248) 851-5100. Book Club Discuss The Outside World by Tova Mirvis 1 p.m. Oak Park JCC (248) 967-4030. Business Motivation Seminar Michigan Jewish Institute presents Jason Curis, The Apprentice and presi- dent and founder of JMG Management LLC, 6:30 p.m. $10. The Shul. (248) 414-6900, ext. 13. Slide Show Rabbi Schneor Greenberg presents "Holy Sights in the Holy Land" 7:30 p.m. Chabad Jewish Center of Commerce, 4718 Half Penny Ct. (248) 363-3644. Friday, Juiy 23 Shabbat Odyssey Kabbalat Shabbat service 6 p.m. fea- tures light snacks, participatory singing and dancing and musical instruments. Vegetarian Italian dinner follows 7:15 p.m. Congregation B'nai Moshe. RSVP for dinner: (248) 788-0600. Shabbat in the Garden Music by Steve Klaper and Judy Lewis 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Klein speaks on "Chapters in American Jewish History: America Jews and the Nazi Olympics." On July 30, Rabbi Klein speaks on "Sermon at Iwo Jima." Temple Emanu-El (248) 967-4020. Saturday, July 24 Picnic at the Zoo Mosaic Outdoor Society of Michigan meets 11:30 a.m. at the Detroit Zoo 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, Southfield, MI 48034; fax: (248) 304-8885 or e-mail bchamas@thejewishnews.com . The deadline for submissions is 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, 9 days prior to issue date. For more informa- tion, call (248) 354-6060, ext. 237. 7/16 2004 14