metro » c alend ar Smith Mediation Center Divorce Mediation 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! S A T U R D A Y, A U G. 1 3 SUSHIROLLING FOR 2 2-4 pm or 6-8 pm, Aug. 13. Interactive class designed for couples will explore types of sushi and dipping sauces and also practice rolling tech- niques. At Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital’s Demonstration Kitchen, 6777 W. Maple. $20; includes sushi-rolling kit for home. RSVP: dk@hfhs. org or 248-325-3890. M BLACKTIE BALL ediation is an alternative that can help you retain more time, money, and privacy during your legal battle. Barbara Smith, J.D., former district court magistrate and administrative law judge with more than 25 years of legal experience, lends her unique blend of reason, calmness and tenacity to the process, helping guide opposing parties to mutually agreeable solutions. She has successfully mediated hundreds of cases over the past decade. 6 pm-midnight, Aug. 13. Clubhaus Detroit pres- ents DET: Next, an “upscale networking, dining and party experience” for industry profession- als, entrepreneurs, creatives and foodies. At Will Leather Goods, 4128 Second, Detroit. Various admission prices. Info: www.detnextblacktie.com or 313-309-7892. Wellness presents “A Matter of Balance,” an eight- part fall prevention workshop. At West Bloomfield JCC. $15; fee returned as a gift card upon course completion. RSVP: Rosa, 248-432-5467. JEWISH OLYMPIANS 7:30 pm, Aug. 17. Wednesday lecture series con- cludes. Prof. Howard Lupovitch, director of Cohn- Haddow Center for Judaic Studies at Wayne State University, will speak on “Mark Spitz in Mexico City and Munich.” At Cong. Beth Ahm in West Bloomfield. $15; free for Beth Ahm members. RSVP advised: ablau@cbahm.org or 248-851-6880. YOUNG ADULTS TO COLOR 7:30-9:30 pm, Aug. 17. The Well, providing out- reach to young Jewish adults, will provide pages and colored pencils, but food and beverages are on your own. At Hamlin’s Corner, Royal Oak. RSVP required: dan@meetyouatthewell.org. M O N D A Y, A U G. 1 5 T H U R S D A Y, A U G. 1 8 CAFE EUROPA Bloomfi eld Hills | 248.646.8000 www.michigan-divorce-mediation.com 2043970 LOOKING FOR THE TEMPLE THAT’S THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOU? 1 pm, Aug. 15. Program for Holocaust Survivors and Families of Jewish Senior Life will host a social gathering, featuring entertainment by Hannah Waterstone and a nosh. At Prentis JSL Apartments, 15100 W. 10 Mile, Oak Park. Info: Renee, rfein@ jslmi.org or 248-592-5028. TALKING YIDDISH 2 pm, Aug. 15. Naomi Pinchuk leads a Yiddish Conversation Club. At West Bloomfield JCC. $2. Info: Rosa, 248-432-5467. Senior Rabbi Brent Gutmann, his wife Jill, and their daughters are excited to welcome you to Temple Kol Ami! ‘FOOD, FUN & FIREWORKS’ 7 pm, Aug. 15. Twelfth anniversary of the family- oriented festival. Features food tastings from more than 30 local restaurants and caterers, games and a concluding fireworks display. At Temple Shir Shalom in West Bloomfield. $25 adult; $12 ages 5-12. RSVP: www.shirshalom.org/fireworks or 248- 737-8700. ‘JUST GALS’ 11 am, Aug. 18. Linda Garfield will facilitate group’s topic: “Why Don’t Men Play Mah Jong?” At West Bloomfield JCC. $2. Info: 248-432-5467. MUSIC AFTER LUNCH 1:30 pm, Aug. 18. The Senior Adult Program pres- ents concert with Frank Sternett, a Barry Manilow impersonator. At Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. Free. RSVP for large groups only: 248-661-5700. INTERFAITH FRIENDSHIP 1:30 pm, Aug. 16. Suzanne Bilek’s “Great Jewish Artists and Patrons of Detroit” talk will focus on artist Frederick Cohen and collector A. Alfred Taubman. At West Bloomfield JCC. $3. Info: Rosa, 248-432-5467. W E D N E S D A Y, A U G. 1 7 F R I D A Y, A U G. 1 9 ART BENEFACTORS WE ARE EAGER TO WELCOME YOU! 10 am, Aug. 18. National Council of Jewish Women seeks volunteers to assemble more than 1,200 backpacks for homeless and needy children attending school in Oakland County. Student vol- unteers can receive community service credit. No RSVP needed. Info: NCJW, 248-355-3300, ext. 0. 6-8:30 pm, Aug. 18. An evening for the Jewish and Chaldean communities to socialize, taste each other’s food specialties and play bingo. At St. Thomas Chaldean Catholic Church, 6900 W. Maple, West Bloomfield. Bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Also, seeking donations of school supplies for underprivileged students, such as pencils, notebooks, scissors, folders and crayons. Event sponsors include Detroit Jewish News and Temple Israel. Info: gailkatz@comcast.net or 248-978-6664. T U E S D A Y, A U G. 1 6 Meet Cantorial Soloist Hilary Duberstein & Religious School Director Faith Brasch NCJW BACKPACK PROJECT Friday, August 19 - 7:30pm Smooch Shabbat Tu B’Av (Jewish Valentine’s Day) Service followed by festive oneg Friday, August 26 - 6:00pm S'more Shabbat Outdoor hot dog dinner and s’mores followed by camp style service at 7:00pm Dinner RSVP required Saturday, September 24 - 6:30pm Selichot Experience Chocolate Reception and chamber music followed by Havdallah & Selichot Service Call today about: Complimentary Erev Rosh Hashanah Tickets & T’rumot Halev, Gifts of the Heart (in lieu of dues) RUBADUB FOR ORT BIM BOM BABY 5:30 pm, Aug. 17. ORT Michigan’s annual fundraiser offers lavish raffle prizes and food. At Franklin Hills Country Club, 31675 Inkster, Farmington Hills. $250; age 30 and younger can purchase two tickets for price of one. RSVP: 248- 723-8860. 10-11:30 am, Aug. 19. Moms, dads, grandpar- ents, aunts and uncles can bring children through age 4 to a traveling celebration of Shabbat with Temple Shir Shalom clergy. Program includes braiding challah and singing songs. At Hechtman JSL Apartments, 6700 W. Maple, West Bloomfield. Free. Information: marsha@shirshalom.org or 248- 406-4255. PREVENTING FALLS 7:30 pm, Aug. 17 & weekly through Oct. 5. JFS 8BMOVU-BLF3PBEt8FTU#MPPNýFME .JDIJHBO t'BY tXXXULPMBNJPSH 2113640 34 August 11 • 2016