metro » c alend ar 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. TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT’S COMING UP AT THE JCC! 65th Annual Jewish Book Fair Wednesday, November 2 – Sunday, November 13 Israel, sports, children’s books, local authors, Star Trek, health awareness, history, business, current events – the 65th Annual Jewish Book Fair features more than 40 outstanding programs for all ages and interests! People of the Coloring Book Much To Do! ONGOING JCC TRAVEL PLANS DEC. 26-JAN. 6. Registration is open for the Detroit Community Taglit-Birthright Israel trip. Jewish young adults, ages 18-26, can spend 10 unforgettable days in Israel, free of charge. RSVP: jewishdetroit.org/birthright. Info: Eviatar, baksis@ jfmd.org. 11 am, Oct. 26. Marilyn Wolfe, director of the JCC’s Center Travel Dept., will discuss 2017 trips to U.S. destinations. Coming up are: Jan. 16-22, in Sarasota, Fla.; Jan. 22-28, Caribbean cruise out of Tampa, Fla.; Feb. 13-28, in Scottsdale, Ariz.; April in Washington, D.C.; May in New Mexico, and an August National Parks tour, including Glacier, Grand Teton, Waterton Lakes and Yellowstone. At West Bloomfield JCC. RSVP: Marilyn, 248-432-5571. S U N D A Y, O C T. 2 3 Thursday, November 3 | 2 p.m. Reservations required by Thursday, October 27 Join us in the Henry & Delia Meyers Library for a relaxing and fun afternoon with coloring, snacks and conversation. Art therapist Kathy Shnurr from Henry Ford Hospital will speak about the health value of coloring. Election Day Break Camp Tuesday, November 8 | 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. While you’re at the voting booths we’ll be ready with a great day of fun activities for your children! Extended morning and afternoon care is also available. Academies for Education and Engagement – Winter I Session Through December 22 | Programs start as early as October 27 There’s still time to register for the Winter I session of the JCC’s Academies for Education and Engagement, featuring classes and workshops for ages 3 through adult. Whether you’re interested in swimming, fine arts, sports or the performing arts, there’s an opportunity for anyone eager to learn and ready to be challenged! Charcoal Drawing with Todd Larson HILLARY & DONALD WELLNESS BOOK CLUB 2 pm, Oct. 23. Award-winning WXYZ-TV jour- nalist Cheryl Chodun interviews Washington government insider Dr. Ralph Nurnberger on topic: “Clinton vs. Trump: What’s at Stake for Our Community and Our Country.” Presentation of the West Bloomfield JCC’s Seminars for Adult Jewish Enrichment. At adjoining Berman Center for the Performing Arts. Free. Info: jccdet.org/saje. Noon, Oct. 26. Therapist Maureen Lyn Bernard leads discussion of The Habit by Charles Duhigg. The author offers a way to lose a bad habit or acquire a good one. At Jewish Family Service, 6555 W. Maple, West Bloomfield. Free, including the book with a $10 advance deposit; money returned at club. Info: Megan, mpudlik@jfsdetroit. org or 248-592-2269. MEDICAL ORCHESTRA JCC BOOK CLUB 2-3 pm, Oct. 23. Detroit Medical Orchestra, com- prised of local medical professionals, will perform symphonies by Mozart and Beethoven. Presented as part of the hospital’s Healing Arts Program. At Henry Ford West Bloomfield’s Ravitz Foundation Main Atrium, 6777 W. Maple. Free. Info: 248-661- 6100. 1 pm, Oct. 26. Marilyn Schelberg leads discus- sion of Boris Fishman’s book Don’t Let My Baby Do Rodeo. At West Bloomfield JCC’s Meyers Library & Media Center. RSVP: fmenken@jccdet.org or 248- 432-5546. M O N D A Y, O C T. 2 4 Tuesdays, November 15 – December 6 | 7-8:30 p.m. Charcoal is one of the oldest art mediums, having been used for cave drawings by early man. Students will learn various charcoal drawing techniques in this fun class. No experience needed! Kirill Gerstein – Tchaikovsky’s First Concerto (at the DSO) Friday, November 18 | 10:45 a.m. Register by Friday, November 4 PRACTICE ENGLISH 1 pm, Oct. 26. Conversation opportunity. At Prentis JSL Apartments, 15100 W. 10 Mile, Oak Park. Info: Rosa, 248-432-5467. SIMCHAT TORAH IN THE D MOVIE MATINEE 7-10 pm, Oct. 24. Sing and dance through the streets of Downtown Detroit in celebration of Simchat Torah. At Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue in Detroit. Info: Vicki: vistron@ downtownsynagogue.org or 313-962-4047. 1:30 pm, Oct. 26. Joe Tazelaar will show Episode 3 of Liberty: The American Revolution. At West Bloomfield JCC’s Greenberg Suite. $3. Info: Rosa, 248-432-5467. MONTH IN REVIEW Winner of the prestigious Rubinstein and Gilmore Artist awards, internationally acclaimed pianist Kirill Gerstein performs a rarely heard early edition of Tchaikovsky’s beloved first Piano Concerto, joined by renowned conductor Jun Märkl. Bus leaves the JCC at 8:45 a.m.; pickup in Oak Park (Prentis Building) at 9:15 a.m. T U E S D A Y, O C T. 2 5 MUSIC FROM AUSCHWITZ 6-8 pm, Oct. 25. “Musical Remembrances of Love and Death from Auschwitz-Birkenau” is a presentation by Barbara Milewski, associate professor of music at Swarthmore College. Held in conjunction with “Forbidden Art: Illegal Works by Concentration Camp Prisoners” exhibition in the Alfred Berkowitz Gallery. At University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Mardigian Library, 4901 Evergreen, Dearborn. Info: Julie-Ann, jmagdows@ umich.edu or 313-593-5446. #GivingTuesday Through Monday, November 28 The JCC is proud to be once again participating in #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. This year we are offering two greats ways for you to get involved! “Rick Vian: Keeping a Wet Edge” & “Detroit Abstraction” - Janice Charach Gallery Through Thursday, December 8 2-3 pm, Oct. 26. Retired social studies teacher David Higer leads a current events discussion. At Temple Kol Ami in West Bloomfield. Free; bring own coffee or snack. RSVP: cspektor@tkolami.org or 248-661-0040. NEXTGEN PAINTS 7 pm, Oct. 26. NEXTGen Detroit Pride will join with other members of the Jewish LGBTQ young adult community to create art together. At Painting with a Twist, Nine Mile in Ferndale. RSVP: Judy, lansky@jfmd.org or www.jewishdetroit.org/ event/ngpridepaints. T H U R S D A Y, O C T. 2 7 Check out the latest exhibitions at the Janice Charach Gallery! “Rick Vian: Keeping a Wet Edge” features a showcase of paintings, drawings and prominent pieces from throughout the artist’s career; “Detroit Abstraction” includes a collection of works in all media by 41 abstract artists who have ties to Detroit. W E D N E S D A Y, O C T. 2 6 HELP WITH RUMMAGE SALE Oct. 26-Nov. 11. Greater Detroit Hadassah seeks volunteers to help sort donations for its rum- mage sale, Nov. 14-20. Stay as long as desired. At Hadassah House, 5030 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield. Info: 248-683-5030. For more information, please visit jccdet.org/whatsnew The Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit D. Dan & Betty Kahn Building Eugene & Marcia Applebaum Jewish Community Campus 6600 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322 FLU SHOTS 10 am-2 pm, Oct. 27. Be prepared. At JCC’s Greenberg Suite. Info: Rosa, 248-432-5467. CANCER BENEFIT 1-8 pm, Oct. 27. Terri Trepek and Susie Siegal, owners of Event Bliss will be hosting an event with a portion of sales to benefit breast cancer awareness. Andi Sklar with Young Living Essential Oils and the Beamer Group and Ashley Gold of Pawnchick Shopping will appear. Also psychic readings with Lynn Darmon: call for appointment, 248-862-6741. At 32802 Franklin Road, Franklin. jccdet.org 2103290 16 October 20 • 2016 continued on page 18