metro >> calendar Calendar from page 24 TROLLBEADS Country Club, 5600 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield. Lunch and speaker, $32. Speaker only, $10. RSVP: 248-594-6602 or www.LWVOA.org . THE ORIGINAL SINCE 1976 MURDER/MYSTERY 6:30 pm. Interactive dinner and program at Temple Shir Shalom in West Bloomfield. Fun, mystery, great food, prizes. $36 per person. RSVP: 248-737-8700. Wother's Day Trunk Show KOL AMI FUN 7 pm. Temple Kol Ami in West Bloomfield hosts its "Chaff Seas" fundraiser. Dessert bar, drinks, music and $100 in chips to use to play poker, blackjack, craps and roulette. Use winnings at a Chinese auction. Advance tickets, $50; at the door, $60. Silent auction and raffle, too. Tickets: (248) 661-0040. Free Silver Bracelet SUNDAY, MAY 13 with the purchase of a decorative clasp v ay Way 5th 3rd- 6600 Telegraph Bloomfield Twp, VI 48301 248.356.7007 www,mbjewelrydesign.com For a limited time, purchase a decorative clasp and you will receive a free silver Trollbeads bracelet, These handcrafted German foxtail chains provide the perfect opportunity to begin a unique and modern charm bracelet. Choose from ten exquisitely detailed, double-sided clasps. Visit Trollbeadsuniverse,com to be inspired. 000000 26 May 3 • 2012 BLOOD DRIVE 8 am-2 pm. By Bloomfield Twp. Temple Beth El Brotherhood. Walk-ins are wel- come, but for appointment, log on to www. givelife.org ; enter sponsor code: Temple 13. Information: Roy Goodman, 248-626-1841. PRIVACY & MODESTY 10 am. Mother's Day Brunch featuring Judaic educator Dr. Rivkah Blau speaking on "We Need Our Privacy in a Tell-All World" at Young Israel of Southfield. A children's fash- ion show will highlight modest and attrac- tive clothing from the GAP at Somerset. $12 for women and girls. RSVP: 248-358-0154 Beth Ahm DVD Course Looks At Book Of Genesis Congregation Beth Ahm in West Bloomfield will offer a 24-part college-level course on DVD 1 p.m. Wednesdays beginning May 9, titled "The Book of Genesis," featur- ing Professor Gary Rendsburg of Rutgers University. Ritual Assistant Nancy Kaplan will facilitate informal discussions. Free. Walk-ins are Gary welcome. The course Rendsburg looks at Genesis from literary, histori- cal, theological and archaeological per- specitves. For details, contact Nancy Kaplan by sending an email to Nancy Kaplan nancyellen879@ att.net or by calling (248) 737-1931. or youngisraelsouthfield@gmail.com . BRUNCH FOR MOM 11 am. Mother's Day Brunch at Cong. Beth Shalom, Oak Park. Adults $18; children 4-12, $10; 3 and under, free. RSVP by May 11: 248- 547-7970. MONDAY, MAY 14 KABBALAH LUNCH Noon-1:30 pm. Adults Seeking Knowledge luncheon with Rabbi Paul Yedwab at Temple Israel, West Bloomfield, looks at "Breaking into God's Mansion: Kabbalah for Everyone." RSVP by May 7 to Tyner Religious School, 248-661-5725. TUESDAY, MAY 15 SENIOR LUNCHEON Noon. Harry Hovakimian performs Russian and Jewish music and show tunes on his electric violin at the luncheon of the Ambassadors of Temple Beth El, Bloomfield Twp. Open to all. $12. RSVP by May 10: Doris Kushner, 248-352-5882; or Betty Applebaum, 248-476-1775. DIVORCE SUPPORT 6:30-8 pm. SPACE for Changing Families support group led by Cindy Goldman Tuesdays through June 19. At National Council of Jewish Women, 26400 Lahser, Suite 306, Southfield. RSVP: 248-355- 9936. Music Series Hosts Violinist Temple Israel's Schmier Chapel Chamber Series presents violinist Gabriel Bolkosky as he performs a diverse rep- ertoire of classical and contemporary works 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 6. A native of Detroit, Bolkosky began his violin studies at age 3. With many albums released and hav- ing won the Darius Milhaud Prize, he now teaches violin Gabriel and chamber music Bolkosky at the University of Michigan. He is the executive director of the Phoenix Ensemble, a nonprofit organization dedicated to being a musical resource for artists and educational institutions. For information or to RSVP, contact Stephanie Brovenick at (248) 661-5700 or stephanie@temple-israel.org.