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 Jackie Headapohl at (248) 351-5110. TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT’S COMING UP AT THE JCC! Academies for Education and Engagement - Winter II Session Classes start week of January 3 Registration Deadline: Tuesday, December 27 Registration is open for the Winter II Session of our Academies, with classes running January 3-February 28, 2017. Whether you’re interested in acting, crafts, music, sports, or swimming, there’s an opportunity for anyone eager to learn and ready to be challenged! Line Dancing with Christine Stewart Tuesdays (starting January 3) | 11 a.m. Strengthen your muscles, increase your energy and help keep your spine healthy in this class that’s sure to be a grand old time! No partner needed; all ages welcome. 2017 JCC Maccabi Games & ArtsFest - Tryouts Wednesday, January 4 - Wednesday, January 25 Do you have a teenager between the ages of 13 and 16 looking for a fabulous Jewish experience? JCC Maccabi Games & ArtsFest is a week-long program where teenagers stay with host families, socialize with more than 1,000 other Jewish teenagers, and compete in a sport or learn from an Artist in Residence. The 2017 Games will be held in Birmingham, AL and Miami, FL. “Essence of Life” - Janice Charach Gallery Sunday, January 8 - Thursday, February 9 Opening Reception: Sunday, January 8 | 1-4 p.m. “Essence of Life” is an all-media exhibition featuring artwork focusing on the Jewish holiday of Tu B’Shevat. Jewish and non-Jewish artists of all media are included, showing artwork reflecting growth, renewal and nature. Additional events and programming will be held during this time to compliment the exhibit, including a coloring workshop, hand lettering workshop, and Tu B’Shevat seder. Coloring, Chocolate and Conversation IV Thursday, January 19 | 1 p.m. Meet at the Janice Charach Gallery at 1 p.m. for a tour of “Essence of Life,” then join us in the Library at 1:30 p.m. for a wonderful coloring workshop! In addition to coloring pages, we will offer symbols and themes from Tu B’Shevat, and snacks will include food eaten on the holiday. SAJE in the Sun Much To Do! ■ EDUCATION 12.26 FESTIVAL OF RIGHTS 7-9 pm, Monday. Detroit Jews for Justice, under the direction of Cong. T’chiyah Rabbi Alana Alpert, presents an evening of commu- nity-building and political education, music and noshes. Menorahs will be lit “in solidarity with refugees, LGBTIQ, Muslims, immigrants, women, black and brown folks, workers, differently-abled, Jews and all vulnerable com- munities.” At Red Door Digital, 7500 Oakland, Detroit. Free. Space is limited. Early registrants will be entered for a raffle prize. RSVP: www. detroitjewsforjustice.org/events. Info: rabbi@ detroitjewsforjustice.org. 12.28 MONTH IN REVIEW 2-3 pm, Wednesday. Retired social studies teacher David Higer leads a current events discussion. At Temple Kol Ami, West Bloomfield. Free; bring own coffee or snack. RSVP: cspektor@tkolami.org or 248-661-0040. ■ FAMILY FUN 12.24 PJS & STORIES 10:30 am, Saturday. Program designed for preschoolers will have Rabbi Aaron Bergman as guest reader, a craft project and holiday snack. Wearing pajamas is encouraged. At Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Free. RSVP: Debi, dbanooni@adatshalom.com or 248-626-2153. 12.25 FUN & CARING 1-4 pm, Sunday. Family Fun Day will offer games, movies, food and a mitzvah project: baking and delivering cookies to police, fire and hospital employees who must work on their Christmas holiday. At Cong. B’nai Moshe, West Bloomfield. Info: 248-788-0600. ■ HOBBIES Tuesday, January 31 | Noon 1.8 YOUTH BASKETBALL Deadline, Jan. 8. Register for winter session of the Kenny Goldman Youth Basketball League, Jan. 22-March 9. Children will be taught essential basketball skills and compete against other teams. Parents interested in coaching are sought, too. At the JCC gym, West Bloomfield. $150, or $120 for JCC member. Info: Bruce, 248-432-5498. Featuring a jazz concert by Kelly Broadway & Cliff Monear, and a deli buffet lunch served by Milk & Honey-Epic Kosher Catering. ■ Monday, January 30 | Delray Beach, FL Please join us for SAJE in the Sun 2017! This year’s feature presentation will take a look at why conservatives and liberals can’t get along, why no one can win a political argument anymore, and how to make our irreconcilable conflicts work. IRP Winter Wonderland Luncheon 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 jccdet.org 30 December 22 • 2016 HOLIDAYS 12.21-26 CHANUKAH WONDERLAND 10 am-noon & 3-5 pm, Wednesday, Thursday & Monday; noon-5, Sunday. Holiday fun for all ages. Features include a giant dreidel moon-bounce, Lego Land, chil- dren’s art display, Tot Town, olive press demon- stration, doughnut and latke frying, workshops to create a menorah and decorate an apron. Donations placed in a 10-foot-tall Can-orah will go to Berkley-based Yad Ezra kosher food pan- try, the event sponsor. At Orchard Mall, 6445 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield. $5 admis- sion; free on Monday. Info: 248-855-3330. 12.24 CHINESE FOOD & MOVIE 6:30-10 pm, Saturday. Havdalah ceremony is followed by dinner and a movie. At Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, Detroit. Info: Vicki, vsitron@downtownsynagogue.org. 12.26 PUBLIC MENORAH-LIGHTING 6 pm, Monday. Other features include the Aish Men’s Choir performing Chanukah songs, Chef Cari’s kosher food truck and Hazon-sponsored beeswax candle-making. On the lawn at the Jewish Ferndale Building, 1725 Pinecrest. Free. Info: www.jewishferndale.com or Rabbi Herschel, 248-798-5082. 12.30 CHANUKAH DINNER 6 pm, Dec. 30. RSVP due by Dec. 26. Service precedes a community dinner, including candle-lighting and dreidel spinoff. Member Connections will provide chicken, latkes and toppings. Sisterhood will provide traditional sufganiyot (jelly doughnuts). Guests should bring a salad or a side dish to share. At Temple Kol Ami, West Bloomfield. $6 adult; $3 age 10 and under; $22 maximum per family. RSVP: cspektor@tkolami.org or 248-661-0040. 12.30 SERVICE & DINNER 6 pm, RSVP by Tuesday. Kabbalat Shabbat services and family-style dinner. Visitors from South Oakland Shelter are guests. At Cong. Beth Shalom, Oak Park. $18 adult; $10 child; $50 family maximum. RSVP due Dec. 27: 248- 547-7970. ■ TEENS 1.18 ART ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH Deadline, Jan. 18. High school students are invited to interpret the theme, “Mental Health: What’s on Your Mind?” by means of their original poetry, drawing, painting, fiber/ wall art, graphic design, photography or film. Submissions will be part of the Expressions Exhibit and showcased at a Feb. 1 event, “UMatter: Mental Health Through Your Eyes,” at The Shul in West Bloomfield. Info: Shevy, szigdon@jfsdetroit.org or 248-406-0076. Esther Allweiss Ingber / Contributing Writer Send items to calendar@thejewishnews.com.