"A total theater experience sure to dazzle children from 8 to metro >> calendar 80. Variety Winner! Tony 5 2011 Awards HOW TO SEND IN LISTINGS: Send listings to calendar@thejewishnews.com . For telephone inquiries, call David Sachs at (248) 351-5140. PLEASE NOTE: The deadline for the Dec.19 calandar Dec.13. Dealine for the Dec. 26 calendar is Dec.17. There will be no Jan. 2 calendar. Much To Do! FRIDAY, DEC. 13 TUESDAY, DEC. 24 GOOD SHABBOS, DETROIT BROADWAY MUSICALS 7 pm. NEXTGen Detroit partners with a syn- agogue each month for a NEXTGen Shabbat experience. This month at Downtown Synagogue. RSVP: http://bit.ly/1aZvdbl. 1 pm. The movie Broadway Musicals, A Jewish Legacy narrated by Joel Grey at Oak Park JCC. Information: 248-967-4030. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 25 SATURDAY, DEC. 14 THE JAZZ SINGER orse National Theatre of Great Britain and Bob Boyett present Fisher Theatre • Dec. 17-Jan. 5 BEGINS TUESDAY • A perfect holiday gift! "For select shows. Use the code HERO to benefit metro Detroit military & veteran families. Order at ticketmaster.com , (800) 982-2787 or Fisher box office. • Kids' Night on Broadway Dec. 19. -BROADWAY IN DETROIT SPONSORED BY • Open Caption performance Jan. 3. IMPORTED FROM DETROIT - • Groups (10+): 313-871-1132 or e-mail Groups@BroadwaylnDetroit.com . • Info: BroadwaylnDetroit.com & 313-872-1000. • Offer details & limitations: www.broadwayindetroit.com/specialoffers. ChryslerCurrentOffers.com SAVE $10 & GIVE $10 TO MILITARY & VETERAN FAMILIES* 8 pm. Cong. B'nai Moshe in West Bloomfield presents its annual Jewish Films with Friends beginning with The Jazz Singer star- ring Al Jolson. Doors open at 7:30 pm. Free. Information: 248-967-4030 FAMILY FUN AT JCC SUNDAY, DEC. 22 BROADWAY MUSICALS 2:30 pm. Sholem Aleichem Institute hosts an End of the Year Gathering at West Bloomfield Public Library, 4600 Walnut Lake Road. The film Broadway Musicals, A Jewish Legacy will be shown. Admission is a wrapped gift valued at less than $10 for the white elephant auction. RSVP: 248-865- 0117. SUNDAY SINGLES DINNER 5:30 p.m. Singles 45-plus will meet for a dinner at Jim Brady's Tavern, Southfield Road north of 13 Mile, in Beverly Hills. RSVP: Ava, 248-542-9166. Today's dollars have to stretch further than ever. And with kids growing out of their clothes, toys and other necessities faster than ever, you need a respite. Once Upon a Child is here to help. The store buys "gently" used clothing, toys and equipment for resale. Troy owners Erin and Peggy Morehouse have 2,800 square feet of value for your shopping pleasure. Customers sell their items to us, we price them and sell them. We are very selective about what we buy. We're looking for name brands from newborn to size 16. By "recycling" your children's clothes and toys you can free up space in their closet, while adding a few dollars to your wallet or find more high fashion bargains for your growing children. Safety is a priority as every toy and baby item is checked for recalls before buying. You'll find name brands such as Abercrombie, North Face, Justice, Limited Too, Gap, Hollister, Children's Place, Columbia, Eddie Bauer and dozens more. Our store is very clean and organized, this helps our customers enjoy their shopping experience. We purchase toys, strollers, high chairs as well as most other needs for your baby. 30 December 12 • 2013 Di 411Q- 1, 0441.0 14. 1-3 pm. The Oak Park JCC's annual Family Mitzvah Day features an array of family activities including Yoga Yeladim (1:30-2 pm), a scavenger hunt, an obstacle course, story time (1:15-1:30 pm) and a variety of arts and crafts for the entire family. $1 per person or $5 per family. Information: call 248-967-4030. THURSDAY, DEC. 26 JCC CONCERT Noon lunch and 1 pm concert. Saxophonist Jack Waterstone and pianist Hannah Waterstone perform at Oak Park JCC. Paid RSVP for lunch due by Dec. 24. Lunch is $3.50; the concert is $1. Information: 248- 967-4030. EARLY DEADLINES 6029 Rochester Road I Troy, MI 48085 I 248-828-7474 Regular store hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5:00 p.m. MITZVAH DAY Various times. Help out in the community, sponsored by Jewish Community Relations Council. RSVP by Dec.13: http://bit. lytleQ5C)clw. Information Sandy Lippitt, slippitt@jfmd.org or 248-642-2649. Because of early holiday production and printing schedules, the deadline for the Dec.19 calendar will be Friday, Dec.13. The deadline for the Dec. 26 calendar will be Tuesday, Dec.17. There will be no calendar in the Jan. 2, so get announcements to us earlier. Mackinac's First Public Menorah Lighting On Dec. 2, for the first time, there was a public Chanukah menorah-lighting Rabbi David Shepherd with the menorah ceremony on Mackinac Island. The ceremony was held at the Town Square High Holiday services on the Island with about 25 people in attendance, as well as a number of Shabbatons many of whom have never before and bar mitzvah ceremonies. seen nor experienced a menorah. The program was sponsored by Dr. Mayor Margaret Doud was the Robert Spitzer of Mackinac Island, guest speaker. Also attending was Dr. who is affiliated with the Jewish Dereck Grossman of Traverse City, Congregation of Mackinac Island, the and residents from neighboring cit- Kehillat Hatzav Hagadol. The event is ies. The ceremony was followed by part of the late Lubavitcher Rebbe's campaign for public menorah light- refreshments and music. The ceremony was officiated by ings throughout the world. Rabbi David Shepherd of Oak Park For information on future activi- and his family, frequent visitors to ties on the island, call Rabbi David the island. Shepherd has conducted Shepherd at (248) 854-6072.