At first stunned, Michelle was
finally able to respond "yes"
to his proposal and plans for a
September 2013 wedding are now
in the works.
"It all happened very fast,"
Unger said. "We walked out and I
saw cameras and our family and,
in the same moment, Eddie was
down on one knee proposing.
My dad videotaped the actual
engagement and you can see the
shock in my face."
"The whole thing was a
great set-up," said Tapper's vice
president, Steven Tapper. "It
was fun sharing the excitement.
Being part of the most special
moments in someone's life is very
meaningful."
Unger said she and Rubin had
talked about getting engaged, but
not where or when or how. "He
always said whenever it happened
it would be a surprise," she said.
"But I never imagined it happening
the way it did, and I wouldn't trade
it for anything. It was the perfect
way to start the next chapter of our
lives together." II
To read Eddie Rubin's
winning contest entry, go to
www.tapperslovestory.com .
UPCOMING
EVENTS
THURSDAY, JAN 26
BOOK CLUB MEETING
The book club will meet at 7 p.m. at the
Downtown Synagogue to discuss Sophie's Choice
byWilliam Styron. For February, the book club will
be reading bestseller The Help by Kathryn Stockett
about black servants in the deep South during
the '50s.
COFFEE CUPPING
Join Detroit Clusters, a joint initiative of the
Young Adult Division and CommunityNEXT,
at Chazzano Coffee Roasters, 1737 E. Nine
Mile Road in Ferndale, from 7-9 p.m. as Frank
Lanzkron-Tamarazo takes you on a magnificent
journey through the wild world of coffee, on the
psychedelic flying carpet that is caffeine. Frank
will use four different varieties of his own in-
house roasted beans and turn them into liquid
gold using five different methods. While sipping
these delectable java juices, attendees will discuss
important matters such as balance, mouth-feel,
aroma, acidity, pungency and dozens more.
Cost is $12 per person and includes a tour of
Frank's humble roasting facility. RSVP on Detroit
Clusters Facebook page, www.facebook.com/
detroitclusters.
SUNDAY, JAN. 29
OPEN DOOR FOR MUSIC LOVERS
Come to the Downtown Synagogue for Songs
without Borders from 4-7 p.m. The open- door
club for amateur musicians welcomes everybody
to join their meeting for singing, playing, listening
to music and having a good time. Visit www.
meetup.com/Songs-without-Borders for contact
information.
THURSDAY, FEB. 2
VALENTINE VODKA DISTILLING CO.
On Feb. 2 from 7-10 p.m., the Beer and Wine
Cluster will be hitting the sauce at Valentine
Distilling Co. in Ferndale. Inspired by the
bootleggers of the roaring '20s, Valentine crafts
delicious, award-winning vodka like no other
using locally grown wheat, barley and corn. The
distillers at Valentine consider themselves true
artisans, using custom hand-distilling techniques
and recipe blends. Get a behind-the-scenes tour
of their fantastic operation. Food will be provided
by Como's Restaurant. RSVP on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/detroitclusters.
SUNDAY, FEB. 5
SUPER BOWL PARTY
Join ComePlayDetroit and CommunityNEXT for
the Super Bowl at the Max M. Fisher Building,
6735 Telegraph Road in Bloomfield Hills. The
party goes from 5-11:30 p.m. and includes
free drinks, food, kegs and more. Also on tap:
a charity poker game with great prizes, $5 and
$20 squares, ping pong, other fun games, and
multiple TVs and projectors. Best of all, it's free.
SUNDAY-TUESDAY, MARCH 25-27
PLAN NOW FOR TRIBEFEST
TribeFest 2012 is March 25-27 at The Venetian in
Las Vegas. TribeFest is an entertaining, interactive
and educational celebration that will draw up
to 1,800 Jewish young adults (ages 22-45)
from across North America. Attendees will see
presentations by dynamic leaders in politics,
entertainment, music, art, food, religion and
other aspects of Jewish life. TribeFest will offer
attendees many ways to connect to their own
Judaism.
And Michigan will be well represented once
again. For the second year, a Michigander is
national co-chair. Rachel Wright of Birmingham
is leading the charge this year along with Detroit
Recruitment Chairs Kelli Saperstein from West
Bloomfield and Matt Ran from Bloomfield Hills.
According to Wright, Detroit currently has more
registrants that Los Angeles, New York or Chicago.
Wright is expecting a total of 75 Metro Detroiters
to attend, three times as many as last year.
"This is a conference for everyone," Wright
said, "one we expect to create energy, passion
and a sense of commitment that attendees will
bring back to their communities."
TribeFest registration costs $450 before
Jan. 20, and $499 after. The fee includes most
meals and snacks, participation in all event
sessions, participation in all Main Stage events,
event materials, event T-shirt, evening events
and participation in a hands-on service project.
Register at www.TribeFest.org/register.
Thanks to the generosity of the Jewish
community, Federation's Young Adult Division
is able to award up to $450 for 50 eligible
participants. To find out if you qualify, email
Jessica Goodwin at goodwin@jfmd.org .
The Next TribeFest Recruitment Happy Hour
takes place Thursday, Jan. 19,. beginning at 6:30
p.m. at Dick O'Dows in Birmingham.
If you miss the event and have questions,
contact Rachel Lachover at (248) 203-1485 or
email rachel@communityNXT.com .
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