on the go continued from page 51 ELI TALKS 6:30 pm, June 18 & 19, 12:30 pm, June 20. Kosher receptions lead off evenings of TED- style “inspired Jewish ideas” about Jewish engagement (E), literacy (L) and identity (I). Lunch leads off day session. At Repair the World: Detroit, 2701 Bagley, Detroit. $18. RSVP: ELI in Detroit on Facebook. Info: mary@elitalks. org. PERSONALIZED JEWISH LEARNING 7 pm, June 18. Open house for a new religious school program that provides families with the opportunity to learn together. Participants will have the flexibility to choose their curriculum and day for learning. Elissa Berg, school director, will discuss more. At Cong. Beth Ahm, West Bloomfield. Info: eberg@cbahm.org or 248-851-6880. YOGA & MUSIC 7 pm, June 18. “Music Meets Mindfulness.” Independent yoga instructor Gail Mondry leads session, accompanied by an ensemble from the Catherine Filene Shouse Chamber Music Institute. Event is part of the current Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival. At Kirk in the Hills, 1340 W. Long Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills. $12. Tickets/schedule: greatlakes chambermusic.org or 248-559-2097. TAX FORECLOSURE CRISIS 7-8:30 pm, June 18. Members of the Coalition to End Unconstitutional Tax Foreclosures, including representatives from Detroit Jews for Justice and other coalition partners, will dis- cuss how the tax foreclosure crisis in Detroit happened. They will describe the grassroots work that is leading to change and ways to help Detroiters stay homeowners. At Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, Detroit. Free. Info: 313-962-4047. STAGED READING 7:30 pm, June 18. Jewish Ensemble Theatre presents reading of a new play, Mama’s Moon Machine by Linda Ramsay-Detherage. At the JCC, West Bloomfield. $5, or free for JET sub- scriber. Info: 248-788-2900. tuesday, june 19 ‘COFFEE CONNECTION’ 9 am, June 19. “Sharing and Keeping Electronic Business Documents Secure in the Digital Age.” Guest speaker will be Jeff Cymerint. The synagogue men’s club and sis- terhood host the monthly business-networking group, which provides 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. SELF-IMPROVEMENT BOOK CLUB Noon, June 19. Olga Semenova leads discus- sion of Getting There by Gillian Zoe Segal. At Jewish Family Service, 6555 W. Maple, West Bloomfield. $10 advance deposit required on book but will be returned at program. RSVP: Megan, mpudlik@jfsdetroit.org or 248-592- 2269. 52 June 14 • 2018 jn JCC ANNUAL MEETING 7 pm, June 19. Preceded by a cocktail hour reception at 6, JCC leaders will report on how the JCC is continuing to make “significant progress on its “seven-point strategic plan for success.” A post-glow dessert reception will follow. Free to attend. At the JCC’s Janice Charach Gallery, West Bloomfield. RSVP: annualmeeting@jccdet. org or 248-661-1900. SPRING CONCERT 7:30 pm, June 19. The Bel Canto Choral Society will present its spring concert. The varied program will include selections in Swahili, Hebrew, a My Fair Lady medley and some Fiddler on the Roof. Conductor is Sandy Scott Toms, with Edmund Price on piano. At Cong. Beth Shalom, Oak Park. Free. Info: Sue, 248-353-5486, or Katy, 313-333-3370. JUNE 24 Gardening & More wednesday, june 20 DROP IN & LEARN 1-2:30 pm, June 20. “The Sephardic Diaspora.” Video series featuring Prof. Henry Abramson continues on Wednesdays. He explores the history of Sephardic Jewry after the Jews’ expulsion from Spain in 1492. Nancy Kaplan leads a brief, informal discussion following. At Cong. Beth Ahm, West Bloomfield. Free. Walk-ins are wel- come. Info: nancyellen879@att.net or 248- 737-1931. ISRAEL@70 4-10 pm, June 20. Community-wide cele- bration of Israel’s 70th anniversary will pre- view the weekend GM River Days festival. Event will offer entertainment and activities for the whole family, including carnival rides and midway games and kosher, vegan, Israeli and classic carnival food. At Detroit Riverfront on Jefferson Avenue. $18/$13 for age 65 and older/$75 for family of two adults with three or more children/free for age 2 and under and those born in the year of statehood: 1948. RSVP: israel70det.org/riverdays. Info: israel70@ jccdet.org or 248-952-8280. thursday, june 21 SUICIDE PREVENTION 8:45 am-12:30 pm, June 21. Check-in for training at 9. SafeTALK, for volunteers age 15 and older, teaches how to recognize someone at risk for suicide and connect the person with life-saving, intervention resources. At Jewish Family Service, 6555 W. Maple, West Bloomfield. Free. RSVP: resourcecenter@ jfsdetroit.org or 248-592-2313. BEAD & FEED 6 pm, June 21. Beth Stone, bead artist, will talk about her work and show how to make a simple necklace using beads. At Temple Beth El’s Prentis Memorial Library, Bloomfield Twp. $36; includes dinner. RSVP: Laura, lwilliams@tbeonline.org or 248-851- 1100. 4 pm, June 24. Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue and Repair the World: Detroit will join the Eden Gardens Block Club for “Building a Bridge Over Dinner.” The afternoon through evening event will offer gardening, games, kosher barbecue dinner and conversation. Bring a potluck dish. At Eden Gardens, 12273 Glenfield, Detroit. RSVP on Facebook page or to Brandi: 717-422-3021. JUNE 24 Kadima Gardening Day 9 am-1 pm, June 24. Volunteers sought for gardening and beautification projects at Kadima homes. Through their efforts, indi- viduals, families and businesses can make a difference in the lives of people with mental health challenges. Day starts with conti- nental breakfast. At Kadima headquarters, 15999 W. 12 Mile, Southfield. RSVP required: Kadima/formstack.com/forms/gardening. Info: allisonh@kadimacenter.org or 248-663- 4330. JUNE 28 Zoo Bike Safari 5-9 pm, June 28. Registration opens at 5 for after-hours, family-friendly event. Glimpse animals while riding a bicycle along the 2-mile zoo trail. Must bring own bike and helmet. Child carriers and training wheels are permissible. A post-ride party will offer live music, games and food for purchase. At Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile, Royal Oak. $30, or $35 at door if tickets still available; includes T-shirt and party admission at Events Pavilion. Choose ride times of 6, 6:30 or 7 with RSVP: detroitzoo.org/events/ zoo-events/bike-safari. SEPHARDIC MILESTONE 6 pm, June 21. West Bloomfield-based Keter Torah Synagogue’s dinner as part of a year-long celebration for the founding of the Detroit Sephardic Jewish community in 1917. Descendants of the late Judith and Jacob Chicorel will be honored. At Southfield Regency Manor, 25228 W. 12 Mile Road. $150 individual/$250 couple. RSVP: ketertorah.us. Info: 248-361-1874. GENEALOGY LOCK-IN 6:30-9:30 pm, June 21. Individuals age 18 and older must pre-register before 5:30 to begin work at 7 on their family research. The library will have 26 computers avail- able and space to accommodate 34 researchers bringing a laptop. At Southfield Public Library, 26300 Evergreen. RSVP: 248-796-4224.