on the go continued from page 41 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. 42 August 17 • 2017 jn 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 Send items at least 10 days in advance to calendar@thejewishnews.com.