ECONOMY NEIGHBORHOOD HERE AND NOW NEWSTAND Pistons Plan Yoga Day And Game At Palace The Detroit Pistons with the sup- port of Yoga Shelter and the local yoga community will host Down- ward Dunk Yoga on the Piston's Court Sunday, Nov. 9. Instruction will be led by Caren Paskel with Yoga Shelter. The event begins with a yoga ses- sion at 2 p.m. followed by Pistons Power Hour and then the Detroit Pistons take on the Utah Jazz at 6 p.m. "We are thrilled to be working again with the Detroit Pistons and Danialle Karmanos'Work It Out," said Hannan Lis, CEO of Lis Ventures and owner of Yoga Shelter. A $25 registration fee includes access to participate in the yoga instruction, a lower-level ticket, a Pistons giveaway and a $5 dona- tion to Danialle Karmanos'Work It Out. Yoga check-in is at 1 p.m. in the West Atrium. Register at pistons.com/yoga. Apply For A Fellowship With Repair The World The Repair the World Fellowship is an 11-month opportunity for young adults ages 21-26 who are passionate go-getters ready to engage and challenge the Jewish community to address educa- tion and food justice; collaborate with peers to create thought- provoking events and volunteer experiences; and explore how Jewish values inform our social justice work. Service will be in Baltimore, De- troit, New York City, Philadelphia or Pittsburgh. For information, visit bit.ly/1 s92uXh. Call for Art Entries For Shaarey Zedek Showcase Congregation Shaarey Zedek and the Jewish News are accepting applications for the second an- nual Jewish Artist Showcase to be held from 7:30-11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, and from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at Shaarey Zedek in Southfield. Michigan Jewish artists ages 18 and older are encouraged to enter their work for consider- ation. Applications are available at www.shaareyzedek.org/ jewish-artist-showcase or by con- tacting the synagogue office. Sculpture, painting, photog- raphy, jewelry, fiber, drawing, print, mixed media, glass and more may be submitted. All work entered must be for sale. There is no charge to apply and no com- 40 November 20141 RED THREAD mission will be taken. Ribbons will be given for first, second and third places and for honorable mention. Artists or their representatives need to be present during the show. The community is invited to attend the art show on Satur- day evening and Sunday at no charge, Barbara Heller and Barbara Cohn are co-chairs for the event. For more information, contact Tobye Bello at (248) 357-5544 or tbello@shaareyzedek.org . Local mom makes a splash creating toddler items out of pop culture prints. By Lynne Konstantin J 1„''\ Chief Talent Officer Named By JARC Farmington Hills-based JARC, an organization serving people with disabilities, has named Lisa Korotkin Rothberger its chief tal- ent officer. Rothberger previously served as JARC's director of hu- man resources. In her newly created position, she will continue to lead the de- Lisa Korotkin partment while Rothberger also managing the informa- tion technology department and overseeing special projects, including new initiatives related to JARC's strategic plan. After receiving her master's in business administration from Keller Graduate School of Man- agement in Chicago, Rothberger began her career at JARC eight years ago as a human resources coordinator. Through the years, she moved up the ranks and has proven herself to be an asset to JARC with her leadership, intelligence, strong relationships with JARC's staff and her excellent reputa- tion in the community, said Rick Loewenstein, CEO. "Lisa has been instrumental for the evolution of our human re- source department and has been and will continue to be an inte- gral part of our executive leader- ship team," said Loewenstein. "Her new role as chief talent officer will enable her to focus on ensuring we have the most quali- fied and innovative employees to help move our organization for- ward while working closely with all of JARC's program services, business services and develop- ment initiatives:" Rothberger lives in Bloomfield Township with her husband, Jared, and two children. essica Brandt learned how to hand-sew when she was a little girl and has had a love for crafts and do-it-yourself projects ever since. So when she had a little girl of her own, Marlie, now 21/2, she was inspired to create her own fun blankets and dresses. She got her first sewing machine — a gift from her mom — watched a few YouTube tutorials online and taught herself to sew. Almost as soon as she started sewing, with Marlie modeling her mother's handiwork, Brandt started getting requests from friends and strangers on the street for similar items, which Brandt was happy to oblige. Her company, Little Bundlez, was born in Janu- ary 2013, and, says Brandt,"almost every day since I have been sewing up a storm. My house literally looks like a storm hit it." From her home in Bloomfield Hills, Brandt will sew anything from bibs and burp cloths to leg- gings and onesies for girls and boys (especially now that she's got a baby boy, Parker), blankets, and her enormously popular and coveted upcycled dresses. Often starting with a T-shirt, from Disney prin- cesses to favorite sports teams and rock bands to simple hearts or peace signs, Brandt will rip it apart to suit whatever design she fancies and embellish with pieces from her boundless stash of sweet and adorable fabrics. Many covered with vintage-style designs — Rapunzel, fire trucks, superheroes, uni- corns, Hansel and Gretel, Care Bears, cupcakes and more — her fabric finds evoke a sense of nostalgia, while her own clothing designs bring a distinctly current element to the mix. "There's a huge fabric and sewing community online, especially on Facebook," says Brandt."It's both amazing and a nightmare because once I see the custom fabrics, I want them all! There are even websites where you can create your own fabrics for yourself or other people to buy, in a dozen different materials, from cotton to knit to canvas." Continually creating new patterns and designs, Brandt likes to keep things fresh, for herself and her devoted clients, and to keep up with the demands of the market. Often using her mostly willing favorite model, Marlie, Brandt will post both newly available and custom items to her Facebook page, where browsers can contact her to purchase or place a custom order. In addition, Brandt will do occasional home par- ties, like a trunk show, where the hostess'guests can see the pieces in person and place orders, while the hostess receives a discount on her own order. Even though she's been busy keeping up with or- ders, Brandt loves what she does."I just love things that are cute and pretty, and I love being able to create things," Brandt says."Even if I see something I love in a store, I will use that idea as a starting point and make my own design from it. I love everything I make, and I hope that my clients will, too:' 012,/ -- For information or to place an order, view Little Bundlez on Facebook.