on the go continued from page 55 J-SERVE FOR TEENS 1-4 pm, April 15. “J-Serve in Your Own Backyard.” Students in grades 6-12 are invited to volunteer with other teens at local organizations and earn community service hours. Bus transportation to the work sites will be available from Cong. Beth Shalom in Oak Park and Cong. B’nai Moshe in West Bloomfield. RSVP: bit.ly/JSERVEMI. Info: Lexie, jservedetroit@gmail.com or 248-432-5465. monday, april 16 BOOKSTOCK VOLUNTEERS Sign up for April 22-27, 29. Volunteers are sought for two- or three-hour shifts at Bookstock, a used book and media sale that benefits community literacy projects. Jewish organizations receive credits depend- ing on the number of hours its members work. Designated dates for organizations: April 22, Ann Arbor-based groups; April 23, Hadassah; April 24, Women’s Philanthropy TOV; April 25, National Council of Jewish Women; April 26, JCC Book Fair; April 27, Hillel PTO and Friends of Jane Steinger, and April 29, Farber Hebrew Day School and ORT. At Laurel Park Place, 37700 W. Six Mile, Livonia. RSVP for Bookstock shifts at signupgenius.com or 248-432-5459. Info: bookstockmi.org or 248-645-7840, ext. 365. FOR WOMEN ONLY 9:30 am, April 16-23. “Mondays With Meaning.” Weekly program is presented by JCC Without Borders-The Active Life. At Mondry Building, 15000 W. 10 Mile, Oak Park. Info: Rosa, 248-432-5467. ROSH CHODESH 10-11 am, April 16. Rabbi Rachel Shere invites women from the community to attend a study session in honor of the new month of Iyar. Hour will include Torah study, participatory prayer and light refreshments. At Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Free. RSVP to Rochelle.r.lieberman@ gmail.com or 248-553-2498. ‘SLICE FOR LIFE’ 11 am-10 pm, April 16. Buddy’s Pizza pres- ents 42nd annual fundraiser for feeding the hungry at Capuchin Soup Kitchen. Ticket purchase entitles bearer to all-you-can eat two-topping pizza and salad if dining in; or a four-square, two-topping pizza or choice of medium salads if carrying out. At all 12 local Buddy’s locations, including 31646 Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills; 3637 W. Maple, Bloomfield Twp.; 32218 Woodward, Royal Oak; and 44225 W. 12 Mile, Novi. $15 adult/$7 under age 10. Info: cskdetroit.org/ events or 313-579-2100, ext. 153. CAREGIVER SUPPORT 5:30-7 pm, April 16. Dorothy & Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Care Program offers several caregiver support groups each month. This evening group is for family caregivers of all older adults. At JVS, 29699 Southfield Road, Southfield. Free. RSVP: Dorothy Moon, dmoon@jvsdet.org or 248- 233-4392. 56 April 12 • 2018 jn FOOD & FILM SCREENING 7-9 pm, April 16. Watch Doing Jewish: A Story from Ghana, “a fascinating study of Judaism and belonging,” plus Chef Phil Jones’ traditional African bites. Presented by Repair the World: Detroit, Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, Hazon Detroit and JCRC/AJC, in partnership with Lenore Marwil Jewish Film Festival. At IADS, Detroit. $12, or $10 in advance at Eventbrite.com. Info: hello@ downtownsynagogue.org. tuesday, april 17 ‘COFFEE CONNECTION’ 8:30 am, April 17. “The Do’s and Don’ts of Estate Planning.” Attorney Harley Manela is guest speaker. The synagogue men’s club and sisterhood host the monthly business-networking group, which pro- vides an opportunity to share experiences and exchange ideas. At Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Free and open to the community. RSVP: ikeengelbaum@ comcast.net or 313-929-6105. SEED PACKING NIGHT 6-8 pm, April 17. Snacks for volunteers packing seeds with Yad Ezra’s Giving Gardens Club and Repair the World: Detroit. At Yad Ezra, 2850 W. 11 Mile, Berkley. Park off Robina Street. RSVP: givinggardensclubseedpacking.eventbrite. com. Info: carly@yadezra.org or 248-548- 3663. APRIL 14 ‘CAUSES & KEGS’ 8-10 pm, April 14. Temple Israel and partner organizations The Well, Repair the World and Detroit City Distillery invite young adults in their 20s-40s to join a Shark Tank-style charitable event. Spokespeople for three projects will give their pitch before audience votes determine the big winner of at least $2,500, plus $500 each to the other projects. Attendees can socialize, eat, drink and learn more about volunteer opportunities with each of the presenting organizations. At Detroit City Distillery (The Whiskey Factory), 1000 Maple, Detroit. $18; includes donated beverages and dessert. RSVP: temple-israel.org/ cak2018. Info: Johanna, 248-463-8120. APRIL 22 SAVING CURIOUS GEORGE 12:30 & 3:30 pm, April 22. Presentation by Louise Borden, author of The Journey That Saved Curious George. She tells about the Jewish couple who created the beloved children’s character and their five-month odyssey through five countries to escape the Nazis. HMC exhibit about the couple, Margret and H.A. Rey, is based on Borden’s book. At Holocaust Memorial Center, 28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills. Member event requires RSVP by April 17: rsvp@holocaustcenter. org or 248-536-9605. wednesday, april 18 thursday, april 19 DROP IN & LEARN 1-2:30 pm, April 18. “Israel @ 70: What Do Israelis Feel About World Jewry and How Can It Change?” Special webinar in honor of Yom HaAtzmaut features Rabbi Donniel Hartman, president of the Shalom Hartman Institute. Nancy Kaplan leads brief, infor- mal discussion. At Cong. Beth Ahm, West Bloomfield. Free. Info: nancyellen879@att. net or 248-737-1931. ROSH CHODESH 9:30 am, April 19. Dr. Helene Shapero leads women’s program to welcome the Hebrew month of Iyar. Mondry Building, 15000 W. 10 Mile, Oak Park. Info: Rosa, 248-432-5467. YOUNG ISRAEL CELEBRATES 6 pm, April 18. In honor of Israel’s 70th anniversary, Bnei Akiva’s annual Yom HaZikaron commemoration and Yom HaAtzmaut celebration will include a cer- emony, festive davening, dancing and a des- sert reception. At Young Israel of Oak Park, 15140 W. 10 Mile. RSVP: badetroit@gmail. com or 248-764-0681. Info: Yonaed@gmail. com. BERMAN NIGHT OF LEARNING 7 pm, April 18. “Yom HaAtzmaut Garden Party.” Israeli music with Hazzan David Propis, a picnic-style nosh and shmooze featuring Israel-themed food and bever- ages, and Rabbi Yonatan Dahlen leading an Israel trivia contest. At Cong. Shaarey Zedek, Southfield. Free. Info: 248-357-5544. CELEBRATING ISRAEL 3 pm, April 19. In honor of Israel’s 70th year, Hillel Day School will host an Israel Independence Day carnival, kosher rib judg- ing at 5:15 and a concert featuring the Holy Band from Israel at 5:45. At the school, 32200 Middlebelt, Farmington Hills. Tickets (50 cents) or unlimited wristbands ($25, or $20 advance) will access games and inflata- bles. Advance purchase of food encouraged at registration. Choices to eat are hot dogs and chips; falafel, pita and hummus, and ribs. Info: hillelday.org or 248-851-3220. GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT 5-8:30 pm, April 19. Women are invited to try group exercise classes, including Total Body Mix, XR Kickboxing and Cardio Jam. Also includes appetizers, wine and local vendors for shopping. At Franklin Athletic Club, 29350 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield. Free. RSVP: Stephanie, slamb@ffrc.net. IMMIGRATION 101 6:45-8:30 pm, April 19. The League of Women Voters Oakland Area (LWVOA) pres- ents education program with staff attor- ney Melanie D. Goldberg, Justice for Our Neighbors of Southeastern Michigan, and policy counsel Kimberly Buddin-Crawford, ACLU of Michigan. At Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road. Free. Info: lwvoa.org, 248-594-6602 or see group’s Facebook page. friday, april 20 EARTH DAY FEST 4-8 pm, April 20. Also, 10 am-6 pm, April 21 & 10 am-4 pm, April 22. Explore green and healthy living at festival. Features more than 100 exhibitors and presentations, music, kids’ activities and food trucks. Parade/pep rally at 10 am Saturday and 5K Fun Run at 8 am Sunday. At Rochester Municipal Park/ City Center area, 600 Pine, Rochester. Free admission/parking. Info: miEDF.com. SHABBAT LIVE 6 pm, April 20. The TKA Band will lead a special Shabbat service. At Temple Kol Ami, West Bloomfield. Info: tkolami.org or 248- 661-0040. SHABBAT ROCKS 6 pm, April 20. A participatory, engaging and spirited service with instrumental accom- paniment backing the beautiful and memo- rable melodies. At Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Info: 248-851-5100.