Sitaatea/ge' January 14-22, 2011 Mon: by appt. only, Tues-Fri: 10-6 and Sat: 10-4 Oak Park JCC Fetes Visionaries wedding favors •bridal favors wedding invitations • shower invitations hospitality bags • guest baskets attendant gifts • personalized ribbon escort cards • gift card boxes programs • vintage bridal • and more You dream it. We create it. All custom. All yours. Lisa's Gift Wrappers Lisa's Gift:Wrappers bfide 28834 Woodward Avenue in Royal Oak (south of 12 Mile) 'P or call 248-547-9094 www. StylinBride. corn RED EIRE magazine We are launching our website this month to extend the thread. Check us out! IN JANUARY'S RED THREAD: What happens when a "newer, leaner General Motors" comes to your town? Ask West Bloomfield. redthreadmagazine.com 1641690 20 January 13 • 2011 T he Jewish Community Center in Oak Park will honor long- time supporters who played a large role in making the Jimmy Prentis Morris Building a full-service JCC. In 1977, Janet Levine and Marcy Feldman began a grassroots neighbor- hood effort to bring improvements, including the addition of a new pool to the center. They organized meetings in homes, contacted friends and worked tirelessly to make an entire commu- nity's dream come true. Honorees include Marcy and Michael Feldman, and Janet and Ellsworth Levine. The gala benefit will be at the JPM building, 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29. "Celebrating Their Vision — Building Our Future" will include strolling supper and perfor- mance by comedian Keith Barany. Barany has toured overseas five times entertaining U.S. troops and has shared the stage with Bob Hope, Jerry Seinfeld, Ray Romano, Larry David, Jon Stewart, Joan Rivers and others. Michael and Marcy Feldman Ellsworth and Janet Levine Tickets are $100. RSVP by Jan. 14: mciesla@jccdet.org or (248) 967-4030. ■ Hillel Day School Touts Programs For All Ages Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit will hold an open house of its Early Childhood Center 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, at the school, 32200 Middlebelt, Farmington Hills. Preschool children will learn in a creative environment with spe- cialists in music, art, technology, Judaics, science and gym. They will experience books and media in Hillel's new "libratory" and have their own playground. To RSVP for the open house or schedule an appointment, contact Director of Admissions Amy Schlussel, (248) 539-1484 or aschlussel@hillelday.org . • Hillel will also hold an open house 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan.13, for parents of prospective K-8 stu- dents this fall; kindergarten tuition has been reduced. • In addition, "Giggles 'n Scribbles: A Toddler Time for the 2 of You," will meet for 12 Tuesday mornings, beginning Jan. 18. It will be taught by Early Childhood Center Director Robin Pappas and is designed for 15- to 30-month- olds and a parent or caregiver. Included are games, stories, songs and art. Contact Cathy Fridson at (248) 539-1314 or cfridson1@hillelday.org . Tu B'Shevat Seder Congregation Beth Ahm will host a Tu b'Shevat Learning Seder for men, women and teens led by Rabbi Steven Rabbi Rubenstein and Rubenstein sponsored by the Men's Club 5:30 pm. Wednesday, Jan. 19. The event, open to the community, will begin with a pizza and salad supper. Tu b'Shevat, the Jewish New Year of the Trees, showcases specific fruits and other foods indigenous to Israel and has emerged as a focal point for Jewish environmental awareness grounded in Jewish teachings. The idea of having a Tu b'Shevat seder was the brainchild of the mystics of 16th century Tzfat — the same creative scholars who invented the Friday night Kabbalat Shabbat service and all-night Torah study on Shavuot. Beth Ahm is located at 5075 W. Maple in West Bloomfield. The cost is $6 per person and reservations are a must: Marc Soble (248) 661-0416 or e-mail mhsoble@cs.com by Jan. 18. For information, contact Nancy Kaplan, nancyellen879@att.net or (248) 851-6880.