25th Anniversary

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Ann Arbor JCC celebrates a milestone and honors retiring director.

he Jewish Community Center of
Greater Ann Arbor's 2011 Gala
Auction took place March 27 at
the JCC. The event celebrated the JCC's 25th
anniversary and honored executive director
Leslie Bash on her retirement after more than
nine years of service. Live and silent auctions
and a raffle were all part of the festivities.
The JCC staff and a large auction committee
led by Fran Martin worked for months to
acquire many of the items that were sold.
Auction items included vacation and travel
offers, sports memorabilia, restaurant gift
certificates, books, jewelry, art, lessons,
photographic sessions, Judaica, tickets to
cultural and entertainment events, clothing
and home and food items.
About 250 people attended the gala. El

Upper Right: Roberta and

Larry Tankenow await the

live auction.

Right: Robin Axelrod and

Dr. Gary and Eileen Freed

Far Right: Retiring JCC

executive director Leslie

Bash with her daughter

Stephanie Bash-Soudry
and granddaughter Maya

Books Galore

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Bookstock needs 600 volunteers to work the annual sale.

ookstock 2011, Metro Detroit's largest used book and media sale, begins on
Sunday, May 15, at Laurel Park Place in Livonia. The sale ends Sunday, May 22.
Shoppers find incredible bargains among the donated books and media.
Proceeds from the sale support education and literacy projects in the Detroit metropoli-

Jane Steinger of Huntington Woods, left, helps sort

tan area and beyond.
The final donations came in last week and volunteers continue to sort the items; but
more volunteers are needed. In fact, organizers need 600 volunteers to work the sale. To
volunteer, call (248) 645-7840 ext. 365.

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Mark Phillips of West Bloomfield closes a box of books.

Karen Simmons of West Bloomfield helps sort.

books.

April 28 2011

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