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MOVIES & MUNCHIES
7 pm, Aug. 21. CBS Sisterhood presents
The Gefilte Fish Chronicles. Monthly film
series continues at 7 pm, Sept. 11 and
10:30 am, Oct. 9 & Nov. 6 (both including
lunch). At Cong. Beth Shalom, Oak Park.
$5, or $25/series with check payable to
Sisterhood Beth Shalom. RSVP requested:
Phyllis, pweeks202@gmail.com or 248-470-
4157.
INTERNET SAFETY
7-8:30 pm, Aug. 21. Learn about the risks
and hazards of using the internet, how to
securely share information and things to
do to stay safe online. At Southfield Public
Library Auditorium, 26300 Evergreen. Free.
Info: 248-796-4224.
tuesday, aug. 22
BOOK CLUB
Noon-1 pm, Aug. 22. Group will discuss
You Are Here: An Owner’s Manual for
Dangerous Minds b y Jenny Lawson. At
Jewish Family Service, 6555 W. Maple, West
Bloomfield. Free. Info: Megan, mpudlik@
jfsdetroit.org or 248-592-2269.
wednesday, aug. 23
END GERRYMANDERING
10 am, Aug. 23. NCJW/Greater Detroit is
offering an informational/training session in
partnership with Voters Not Politicians (VNP),
a nonpartisan, grassroots, citizen-led regis-
tered ballot committee. VNP is leading the
charge to amend the Michigan Constitution
by establishing an independent citizen com-
mission. It would replace the drawing of
voting maps by the state legislature for leg-
islative and congressional districts. At NCJW
office, 26400 Lahser, Suite 306, Southfield.
www.ncjwgds.org or 248-355-3300, ext. 0.
ROSH CHODESH
10-11 am, Aug. 23. Sisterhood and Rabbi
Rachel Shere invite women from the
community to welcome the new month
of Elul with a study session to prepare
for the High Holidays. At Adat Shalom
Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Free. RSVP:
rochelle.r.lieberman@gmail.com or 248-
553-2498.
VIDEO LEARNING
1 pm, Aug. 23. “Bridging the Israel-
Diaspora Divide – Can We Be One People?”
Yehuda Kurtzer moderates a panel discus-
sion recorded at the recent Shalom Hartman
Institute Summer Community Learning
series in Jerusalem. Nancy Kaplan facilitates
a brief informal discussion following the
video presentation. At Cong. Beth Ahm, West
Bloomfield. Free. No RSVP needed. Info:
nancyellen879@att.net or 248-737-1931.
JCC MOVIE MATINEE
1:15 pm, Aug. 23. The Active Life Program
presents Mel Brooks’ High Anxiety. At the
JCC, West Bloomfield. Info: Rosa, rchessler@
jccdet.org or 248-432-5467.
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RESIDENTIAL SOLAR ENERGY
7 pm, Aug. 23. Mark Hagerty, president
of Michigan Solar Solutions, LLC, will dis-
cuss solar technology, Michigan solar laws
and zoning. At Southfield Public Library
Auditorium, 26300 Evergreen. Free. Info:
248-796-4200.
thursday, aug. 24
POTTERY CLASS
11 am-12:30 pm, Aug. 24 & 31. Allison
Berlin is the instructor. In the JCC’s
Ceramics Studio, West Bloomfield. $5 per
class. RSVP: Rosa, rchessler@jccdet.org or
248-432-5467
PARENTING LECTURE
6:30-8 pm, Aug. 24. Dr. Natasha Kendal,
aka Dr. Supernanny, will discuss why “sim-
plicity parenting” is the best new parent-
ing trend. At Jewish Family Service, 6555
W. Maple, West Bloomfield. Free; includes
light refreshments. RSVP: Michael, 248-
592-2264 or mkelmenson@jfsdetroit.org.
GET PAID TO TALK
6:30-9 pm, Aug. 24. Class for age 18 and
older will explore opportunities for doing
voice-over work. Students will record a
commercial script under the direction of
a Voicecoaches.com producer. At West
Bloomfield Parks Recreation Activities
Center, 4640 Walnut Lake Road. $45, or
$40 for township resident. RSVP: wbparks.
org. Info: 248-451-1900.
YOUNG ADULT RIVER CRUISE
7:30-10:30 pm, Aug. 24. Boarding begins
for river boat cruise departing at 8. Dress
in white and ride the waves with music,
drinks and dancing. Sponsors are: Hillel of
Metro Detroit, NEXTGen Detroit, Chabad
of Greater Downtown Detroit, Repair the
World: Detroit, Detroit City Moishe House
and Isaac Agree Downtown Detroit. At
Stroh’s River Place Dock, 201 Joseph
Campau, Detroit. $20 dockside, or $15
advance; cash bar. RSVP by Aug. 22 to:
jewishdetroit.org/event/rivercruise or any
sponsor, including Becky, hurvitz@jfmd.
org; Becca, hillel@oakland.edu; and Neil,
313-577-3459.
playground in Farmington Hills. $5 for age
18 and older; free for others. RSVP: Debi,
dbanooni@adatshalom.org or 248-626-
2153.
MILK & HONEY
7-10 pm, Aug. 25. Shabbat service, din-
ner and program with beekeeper Amalia
Haas, CEO/Founder of Bee Awesome. She
will lead a tasting of honey varieties that
pair well with different food. At Isaac Agree
Downtown Synagogue, Detroit. Free. RSVP:
Vicki, vsitron@downtownsynagogue.com
or 313-962-4047.
saturday, aug. 26
friday, aug. 25
ALZHEIMER’S WALK
7:30 am, Aug. 26. Registration opens
for “Walk to End Alzheimer’s,” sponsored
by Alzheimer’s Assn.-Greater Michigan
Chapter. The 1.8-mile walk begins fol-
lowing opening ceremony at 8. Event also
features a Kids Zone with face painting,
crafts, temporary tattoos, fairy princesses
and clowns, as well as photo areas and
music. At Detroit Zoo, Royal Oak. RSVP:
www.alz.org/gmc. Info: Kyle, kdutkiewicz@
alz.org or 248-996-1044.
IRP KNOSH & KNOW
10:45 am-noon, Aug. 25. “Through the
Fire: The History of the 1967 Rebellion.”
Institute for Retired Professionals pres-
ents speaker Jamon Jordan. He is Detroit
branch president of the Assn. for the Study
of African-American Life and History. At
Cong. Beth Shalom, Oak Park. $5, or free
for IRP member; includes refreshments.
Info: irp@jccdet.org or 248-432-5406.
EASTERN MARKET EATS
9:15 am-noon, Aug. 26 & Sept. 16. Linda
Yellin’s Feet on the Street Tours presents
“Come Hungry, Leave Happy” strolling
brunch tours. A Tuesday tour will be held
on Sept. 12. Meet inside Rocky’s, 2489
Russell, across from Shed 2, at Detroit’s
Eastern Market. $29; includes $1 donation
to Gleaners Community Food Bank. RSVP:
www.enjoythed.com.
OUTDOOR SHABBAT & PICNIC
5:45 pm. Aug. 25. The community is
invited to “Shabbat in the Sun.” Hazzan
Dan Gross and Rabbi Rachel Shere will
lead family-friendly Shabbat music and
dancing. Following is a picnic dinner and
the opportunity to hang out, shoot hoops
and play. On Adat Shalom Synagogue’s
sunday, aug. 27
MICHIGAN JEWISH FOOD FESTIVAL
11 am-4 pm, Aug. 27. Hazon Detroit
presents second annual event intended to
promote healthy eating and food justice.
Speakers include award-winning chefs
Joan Nathan and the Gefilteria’s Liz Alpern.
Sample vegetarian food from Greenspace
Cafe, Detroit Vegan Soul, Truckshuka, Nu
Deli and Nosh Pit. Vote to award support
to an urban farming project. Event also
features music, children’s tent and work-
shops. In Sheds 5 and 6 at Eastern Market,
2934 Russell, Detroit. Free. Info: Allison.
gutmann@hazon.org or 248-997-6344.
BOOK BEAT AT 35
Noon-5 pm, Aug. 27. Authors, music, food
and book discounts are planned as own-
ers Cary Loren and Colleen Kaminer mark
the 35th anniversary of their independent
bookstore, Book Beat. 26010 Greenfield,
Oak Park. Info: 248-968-1190.
tuesday, sept. 26
ARTPRIZE TRIP
7:45 am-8 pm, Sept. 26. Hadassah-
sponsored bus outing to view artwork on
display throughout Grand Rapids for the
ArtPrize competition. Bus also stops at
Gerald R. Ford and Grand Rapids Public
museums. Depart/return at Adat Shalom
Synagogue in Farmington Hills. $53; self-
pay for lunch and dinner. Send check
payable to Hadassah to Hadassah House,
5030 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield,
MI 48322. No cancellations after Sept. 5.
Info: Linda, 248-851-7757.
Esther Allweiss Ingber / Contributing Writer
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