calendar HOW TO SEND IN LISTINGS: Send listings by noon Tuesday, nine days prior to publication. Email listings and questions to calendar@thejewishnews.com . For telephone inquiries, call David Sachs at (248) 351-5140. Much To Do! SATURDAY, FEB. 21 BIRMINGHAM #1 Kids Martial Arts Program Kids Karate NOW ENROLLING SALSA DANCE PARTY SENIORS' SING-ALONG 7:30 pm. Cong. Shaarey Zedek's Empty 1 pm. Music lovers can join Cong. Beth Ahm Nesters host dancing at "Mambo Marci's Salsa Dance Party" at the Southfield shul. Partners welcome, but not necessary. $20 per person. RSVP: Tobye Bello, tbelloA shaareyzedek.org or 248-357-5544. Seniors for spirited sing-along to the music of the '40s, '50s and '60s with Marilyn Wolfe at the West Bloomfield synagogue. Free. Information: Elissa Berg, 248-851- 6880 or eberg®cbahm.org . SUNDAY, FEB. 22 3 pm. Opening reception for "Shower of LGBT FAITH EXHIBIT Bloomfield hosts "Mirkaz 5775," an oppor- tunity to learn about and join in support of Israel. Temple members will tell about recent trips to Israel, and local and national Zionist and volunteer organizations will be represented. Free. Info: 248-661-0040. Stoles" showing liturgical stoles and other sacred items representing the lives of LGBT people of faith. At Affirmations, 290 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale. The opening will fea- ture Rabbi Arnie Sleutelberg of Cong. Shir Tikvah in Troy, who donated a tallit and will speak of his journey. Exhibit ends March 14. Information: Judy Lewis, jlewis®goaffirma- tions.org or www.goaffirmations.org . MONDAY, FEB. 23 7 pm. The Tri-Community Coalition hosts LEARN ABOUT ISRAEL 2219 Cole Street 1-3:30 pm. Temple Kol Ami in West Birmingam MI 48009 www.bmartialarts.com 248 646-6608 1970330 DETROIT DOG RESCUE'S SUNDAY, MARCH 1 ANTI-DRUG COMEDY SHOW VASHTI RECONSIDERED 7 pm. Rabbi Aaron Bergman will discuss the question "Was Vashti a Hero?"at Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills. RSVP: Sheila Lederman, 248-851-5100 or slederman@adatshalom.org . "Laughter Is My Drug" with comedian Kevin McPeek at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle, 310 S. Troy, Royal Oak. Proceeds assist drug prevention for young people in Berkley, Huntington Woods and Oak Park. $20. Over age 18 only. Tickets: 248-837-8008 or www.tricommunitycoalition.org . RSVP FOR OPERA 4 ealfetrk/C 41 4 • :: TUESDAY, FEB. 24 Na10 March 15TH (2Pm-5pm) Okiti Alo VASHTI'S BANQUET 7 pm. Southfield Cong. Shaarey Zedek Sisterhood presents its annual community- wide girls' night out complete with bazaar delights, belly dancing, henna body art and Mideast food. $25. RSVP: 248-357-5544, ext. 48 or sisterhood®shaareyzedek.org . Deadline day. Center Travel has scheduled a trip to see the dress rehearsal of the opera Frida, 2:30 pm Thursday, March 26, at the Detroit Film Theater inside the DIA. Bus departure from both JCC buildings. Prices/ information: 248-432-5471. MONDAY, MARCH 2 BE A PURIM QUEEN THE CENTERPIECE OF STYLE WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25 TICKET INCLUDES Strolling lunch and dessert, mimosas, wag bags & fashion show PURCHASE TICKETS AT: For sponsorship information contact: FOOD FOR THOUGHT Noon. Rabbi Noam Gross of Partners Detroit discusses "Vaccinations, the Lunar Landing and the Holocaust." A kosher dairy lunch provided for $7. At Yad Ezra, 2850 W.11 Mile, Berkley. Tour facilities at 11:45 am. RSVP by Feb. 23: Katie@yadezra.org . @ 248.520.0259 1)82640 NOW OPEN! Your NEW Neighborhood Pharmacy DELIVERY FREE Health Mart Pharmacy MEDICATION CONSULTATION THURSDAY, FEB. 26 12:45-2 pm. Learn "The Five Rules of Effective Israel Advocacy" at Federation Building in Bloomfield Twp. Presented by Jewish Community Relations Council. Free. RSVP: galeAjfmd.org or 248-642-2641. SATURDAY, FEB. 28 ROAD RALLY & PARTY 7 pm. Sisterhood and Men's Club of Cong. Franklin Health Mart Pharmacy 29113 Northwestern Hwy. Southfield 248.355.1910 20% OFF ALL CASH PRESCRIPTIONS! OTC Medications I Blood Pressure Monitors I Diabetic Supplies I Immunizations I Medical Equipment wwwwwwim 26 'bruary 19 • 2015 1978990 JN a women-only evening of wine, belly danc- ing, henna tattoos and Middle Eastern food (vegan available). RSVP by Feb. 23: 248- 967-4020. THURSDAY, MARCH 5 PURIM A PARIS 5:30-8 pm. The Shul in West Bloomfield LEARN ISRAEL ADVOCACY FREE 7 pm. Join Temple Emanu-El in Oak Park for Beth Ahm invite the community to a road rally. Meet at the West Bloomfield syna- gogue and, following Havdalah, receive the first clue. Adventure ends with a party at a mystery location. RSVP: Terri Stearn, 248- 672-3207 or tntstearn®comcast.net . $18 per person. For ages 21 and over. hosts a Parisian-style Purim in honor of the heroes killed in Hyper Cacher (kosher supermarket) terrorist attack by current-day Hamans. Fashion show, megillah reading, French cuisine, kids' activities. RSVP by Feb. 26: $18/adult, $5/child. After Feb. 26: $5 increase per person. RSVP: 248-788-4000 or theshuLnet/reservations. MONDAY, MARCH 9 ISRAELI ELECTION DEBATE 7 pm. The ZOA is hosting a panel of local experts from all backgrounds on the upcom- ing Israeli elections. Hear the views of all parties from left to right in a realistic debate. At West Bloomfield JCC. Panelists will include Hannan Lis, Prof. Howard Lupovitch, Kobi Erez, Tzvi Raviv, Rachel Klein and Dr. Isaac Barr.