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Karen and Eric Adelman,
Jocelyn, 3, Berkley

"We love living in Berkley — it's a
great community with wonderful,
walkable neighborhoods and a nice
downtown with everything we need."
The Adelmans live close to their
synagogue, Congregation Beth Shalom
in Oak Park, 15 minutes from down-
town Detroit and minutes from the
freeways to get everywhere else they
need to go. They also love living here
because the people around them
create a welcoming culture of kindness and provide a close-knit Jewish community offering
anything they need. This is the place they want to raise their daughter.
Eric is the director of Michigan Region BBYO. Karen is the membership sales manager for
the Detroit Zoological Society.
You can find the Adelmans spending time together at the park, the zoo and Eastern Market.
In the summer, they enjoy the beaches on Lake Michigan.

neighborhood happenings

ANN ARBOR STREET ART FAIR
Now-July 25

Downtown Ann Arbor
The 51st annual Ann Arbor Street Fair
includes 170 vendors, a kids' ArtZone,
workshops, performers and more. Times
vary. Free Admission. For more information,
www.artfair.org , (734) 994-5260.

hot dogs, ice cream, beer, wine and non-
alcoholic beverages will be available. For
full concert schedule, visit the Detroit Zoo's
website, www.detroitzoo.org .

PICNIC, CONCERT & PJ'S AT
THE LIBRARY

Thursday, July 29, 6 p.m.
Rothstein Park, behind the Oak Park
JCC, Oak Park
Bring a picnic dinner (weather permitting)
and your favorite PJ Library book to read! In
case of rain, program will be moved to the
JCC gym. 6 p.m. dinner/7 p.m. interactive
concert. Come participate with a group of
highly talented energetic and enthusiastic
Israeli teens who travel throughout the U.S.
and Canada, bringing Israeli culture and a
message of friendship through song and
dance. Great for families with kids of all
ages! For more information, please contact
Lisa Soble Siegmann (248) 205-2534.

FREE KIDS' IMMUNIZATION
AND HEALTH INFORMATION
FAIR
Thursday, July 29, 1-6 p.m.

Front Lawn of Samaritan Center,
5555 Conner Ave., Detroit
The main purpose of the fair is to increase
health awareness through education and
prevention. McAuley Health Center and
Mercy Primary Care Center are sponsoring
the fair. For more information, contact
Joyce Jordan-Shaw, (313) 579-4000.

WILD SUMMER NIGHTS
CONCERT SERIES

SHABBAT UNDER THE STARS

Wednesday Nights, Now-Aug, 21,
6:30-8 p.m.
The Detroit Zoo, Royal Oak
Kick back with your family and friends and
enjoy the Zoo's Wild Summer Nights concert
series! Performances will take place at the
Main Picnic Grove to give concertgoers
plenty of space to spread out with their
blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets. A
wide variety of food including burgers, pizza,

Friday, Aug. 6, 7:30-9 p.m.
Temple Israel, West Bloomfield
Join Temple Israel for Kabbalat Shabbat
with the T'fillah Team along with a summer
Shabbat picnic! Picnics begin at 6 p.m.
Bring your own picnic dinner or have a buf-
fet picnic with us! To RSVP, contact Sandi
Stocker at sandi@temple-israel.org ,
(248) 661-5700.

The Thunderhawk at Michigan Adventure in Muskegon, Michigan.

Summer Activities

Are you looking for some new scenery
for you and your family this
summer? Many day or weekend trips
are available at our fingertips here in
Southeastern Michigan. These few
ideas for summer fun that are perfect
for your Michigan weekend getaway:

RED OAKS WATERPARK: Features
exciting attractions in and out of the
water: children's water playground,
Spray and Play area, water play area for
toddlers, River Ride, giant wave-action
pool and a triple water slide. There's
also a playground, sun bathing area and
shaded lounge areas for the
landlubbers. Recently updated locker
rooms, showers and restrooms.
1455 E. 13 Mile
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 585-6990

MICHIGAN ADVENTURE:
A classic amusement park owned by

the same company that owns Cedar
Point in Ohio. Features a large variety
of rides ranging from the big roller
coasters to great rides for younger kids.
There is also a water park to give you
great way to cool off and slow down for
a while.
www.cedarfair.com
4750 Whitehall Road
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 766-3377

MACKINAW ISLAND: Located in

the Straits between Mackinaw City and
St. Ignace. It is a perfect weekend
getaway trip for families who love
the outdoors. Although getting to
Mackinaw involves a drive and then a
ferry to the island, it is definitely worth

the journey. Cars are not allowed on the
island so all transportation is by foot,
bike or carriage. Activities include the
Colonial Michilimackinac, where you
can see musket and cannon demonstra-
tions and there are special children's
program and tours. Fort Mackinaw
has children's hands-on programs and
games. There is also a Butterfly House
located on Mission Hill.

GREAT WOLF LODGE: There
is year-round fun at the Great Wolf
Lodge in Traverse City. Main
attraction at the resort includes an
indoor water-park with eight water-
slides, six pools (including a zero-depth
pool for toddlers). Other features
include many dry land activities: mini
golf, interactive activity area with
educational arts and crafts and plenty
of spa and fitness areas both for kids
and adults.
www * crreatwolf.com
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3575 N. US Highway 31 S
Traverse City, MI 49684
(866) 974-9653

FRANKENMUTH: A little Bavarian
village complete with quaint shops and
famous restaurants, such as Zehnder's.
After a tour of the city kids can cool off
at the Zehnder's splash village. Famous
shopping stops such as Birch Run
outlets make for a full days adventure.

Looking for more ideas? There are
of other nearby destinations such
as Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio; the
beautifid beaches of western Michigan;
and, of course, the Detroit Zoo and
local parks! Enjoy your summer!

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