on the go people | places | events friday, jan. 5 TINY HOMES TALK 7:30 pm, Jan. 5. At Shabbat ser- vice, learn about the “Tiny Homes” community in Detroit. The innova- tive program under the auspices of Rev. Faith Fowler, director of Cass Community Social Services, address- es the problem of homelessness by giving low-income people a chance to live in a home of their own. At Birmingham Temple, Farmington Hills. birminghamtemple.org or 248-477-1410. editor's picks JAN. 10: Ben Caplan MEMORY CLUB 10 am-2 pm, Jan. 8-29. JVS- sponsored group meets Mondays. At the JCC, Room 202-203, West Bloomfield. Info: 248-233-4247. ADULT EDUCATION 7-8 pm, Jan. 8 & 23. Rabbi Robert Gamer teaches at the Conservative congregation. At Cong. Beth Shalom, Oak Park. RSVP: 248-547-7970. ATTENTION DEFICIT SUPPORT 7-9 pm, Jan. 8. CHADD of Eastern Oakland County offers a Parent Support Group, for parents of children and teens with ADHD; and an Adult Support Group, for adults with ADHD. Brenda Mann, MA, ED, assistant coordinator of the organization, will lead an informal support group for the parents. Kathleen Marske, MA, MPA, will speak to the adult group on “Authentically ADHD: Finding Your Strengths.” At Way Elementary School, 765 W. Long Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills. $5 donation for non- member only. Info: chadd.net/527 or 248-988-6716. ‘READ ME A STORY’ 10-11 am, Jan. 10. Listen to a story and do an activity related to the book. Temple Shir Shalom Preschool offers program for babies through 2½-year-olds with a special adult. At the Learning Center, 2075 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield. RSVP: Melanie@shirshalom.org or 248- 406-4255. Info: shirshalompreschool. com. A charismatic, smooth-voiced performer prone to smashing pianos, homegrown folk artist Ben Caplan was once president of his USY chapter in Hamilton, Ont. With a following from New Zealand to Ireland, he mixes older musical sensibilities — inspired by Eastern European and Jewish folk traditions — with his own. “I like feeling connected to a long history, culture and tradition. Judaism is full of little remind- ers to lead a good life and rack up things that one would be proud of at the end of the day,” Caplan told the Hamilton Jewish News. “It’s nice to participate in the same tradition as my great-great-grandfather — in my own way.” The Ark, Ann Arbor. $15; free to Ark members at the Solo level and above. Theark.org. Lynne Konstantin Arts & Life Editor monday, jan. 8 MEN’S CLUB 10 am, Jan. 8-29. Talk about current events and socialize on Mondays. At the JCC, Room 205, West Bloomfield. Info: 248-432-5467. wednesday, jan. 10 TORAH STUDY & LUNCH Noon-1 pm, Jan. 10 & 17. “Lunch of Torah Champions.” With Rabbi Chaim Fink. At the JCC, West Bloomfield. $7. RSVP: 248-583-2476. JAN. 12-14: Ice Fest DROP IN & LEARN 1 pm, Jan. 10. “Who Was Yehuda Ha-Levi?” Next topic in Prof. Henry Abramson’s YouTube video lecture series, The Jews of Sepharad. Following is a brief informal discus- sion facilitated by Nancy Kaplan. At Cong. Beth Ahm, West Bloomfield. Free. Info: nancyellen879@att.net; phone, 248-737-1931 or text, 248- 390-4294. Head to the 2018 Plymouth Ice Festival — the oldest and largest ice-carving event in North America — for interactive ice carvings, dueling chainsaws, towers displaying fire and ice, a magical night- glowing Ice Garden, music, food, a cross-country ski zone, a family walk/run — and plenty of dazzling world-class ice carvings, available for viewing 24 hours a day. Snack on elephant ears, roasted almonds, popcorn and hot chocolate, and visit the Warming Station for interactive games. Kellogg Park, Plymouth. (248) 817-8836; plymouthicefestival.com. JCC MOVIE MATINEE 1 pm, Jan. 10. The Active Life Program presents Creating Harmony: St. Ottilien Displaced Persons Orchestra. At the JCC, Room 205, West Bloomfield. Info: Rosa, rchessler@jccdet.org or 248-432- 5467. JAN. 10-26: Best Of The Best Ferndale’s Lawrence Street Gallery hosts the prizewinning artists from the gallery’s five juried shows from 2017 in The Best of the Best 2018. Among the 12 artists included are Jan Brown (“Her” is pictured), Allen Brooks and Nobuko Yamasaki. An opening reception Jan. 12 kicks off the show. (248) 534-0394; lawrencestreetgallery.com. tuesday, jan. 9 ‘SIMPLY DANCE’ 11 am, Jan. 9-30. Fun exercise every Tuesday with instructor Christine. No partner is needed. At the JCC, West Bloomfield. $7 each time. RSVP: Rosa, rchessler@jccdet. org or 248-432-5467. ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS 1:30-3:30 pm, Jan. 9. Dorothy & Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Care Program offers sev- eral caregiver support groups each month. This Alzheimer’s Association daytime group is for family caregiv- ers of older adults with memory loss; respite care may be available. At JVS, 29699 Southfield Road, Southfield. Free. RSVP: Dorothy Moon, dmoon@ jvsdet.org or 248-233-4392. IN FASHION HANDIWORK 1:30-3 pm, Jan. 9. “Beaded Handiwork” classes with textile artist Barb Altwerger. $65 for four weeks; includes materials. At the JCC, West Bloomfield. Info: Rosa, rchessler@ jccdet.org or 248-432-5467. ANTI-FAST FOOD 6:30-8:30 pm, Jan. 10. Joel Fuhrman, MD, discusses the health risks associated with processed and fast food consumption in support of his new book, Fast Food Genocide. Presentation of the Plant Based Nutrition Support Group. At Groves High School Main Auditorium, 20500 W. 13 Mile, Beverly Hills. $20-$30. RSVP: pbnsg.org/event-calendar/ 2018/1/10. Info: 248-919-8726. continued on page 34 @]pflXi\efkn\Xi`e^`k¿j\cc`k%%% fi9FIIFNfe`k 10% OFF Pfl can’t enjoy jewelry if it’s sitting in your safe TOTAL BILL deposit box. 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