on the go continued from page 37 GENEALOGY JOURNEY 9:30-11:30 am, July 10. Genealogy expert Jim Grey will guide you through the maze of records available, from vital records to census records, ship manifests to family trees. $10. At the Federation Building, 6735 Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield Hills. For info: email Robbie Terman terman@jfmd.org. wednesday, july 11 SAJE IN SUMMER 10 am, July 11-25. Weekly speakers pro- vide learning for adults on Wednesdays. At the JCC, West Bloomfield. $24 series, or $10 lecture. Info: jccdet.org or 248-432-5454. ART TALK 11 am, July 11. Art historian Wendy Evans discusses “What We Carry,” the tempo- rary exhibition that closes July 12 in the Janice Charach Gallery. At the JCC, West Bloomfield. $5. Info: rchessler@jccdet.org or 248-432-5467. WEST BLOOMFIELD FESTIVAL 11 am-3 pm, July 11. “Summer on the Bank.” West Bloomfield Parks’ new summer festival will have free entry, food trucks, live music and many free and pay-to-play sum- mer-themed activities. At Marshbank Park, 2805 Hiller Road, West Bloomfield. Bathing suits and towels are recommended. Info: wbparks.org/sotb or Megan, 248-451-1914. DROP IN & LEARN 1-2:30 pm, July 11. “Who was Rabbi Ovadia Yosef?” is the final topic in a Wednesday video series, “The Sephardic Diaspora.” Prof. Henry Abramson explores the history of Sephardic Jewry after the Jews’ expulsion from Spain in 1492. Nancy Kaplan leads a brief, informal discussion fol- lowing. At Cong. Beth Ahm, West Bloomfield. Free. Walk-ins are welcome. Info: nancyellen879@att.net or 248-737-1931. USED BOOK SALE 1:30-5:30 pm, July 11-12; 10 am-5 pm, July 14. The library’s Friends group holds a monthly sale with low prices. Donations of books and magazines in good condition are accepted year-round. Place in book chute by the Circulation Desk. At Southfield Public Library, 26300 Evergreen. Info: 248-796- 4224. TECH GUIDANCE 2-3 pm, July 11 & 7-8 pm, July 25. Get one-on-one help for getting the most out of your tablet, phone or e-reader. Also learn to navigate social media sites. At Southfield Public Library Auditorium, 26300 Evergreen. Info: southfieldlibrary.org or 248-796-4200. CANDIDATE FORUMS 6:30 & 7:45 pm, July 11. The nonpartisan League of Women Voters Oakland Area (LWVOA) will begin evening by present- ing candidates for State Senate District 11, which covers Madison Heights, Hazel Park, Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge, Oak Park, Huntington Woods, Royal Oak Township, Farmington Hills and Farmington. The sec- ond group at 7:45 are candidates for State Representative District 35, which covers 38 July 5 • 2018 jn Southfield, Franklin, Beverly Hills, Southfield Township, Lathrup Village and Bingham Farms. At Southfield Public Library, 26000 Evergreen. Free. Info: LWVOA.org or 248- 594-6602. Library: 248-796-4200. MUSIC ON THE GREEN 7-8:30 pm, July 11-Aug. 25. Outdoor concerts are presented on Wednesdays. In downtown Franklin. Info: Jane, jspoland@ aol.com or 248-626-2231. thursday, july 12 BERMAN NIGHT OF LEARNING 7 pm, July 12. “Hebrew Decoded: The Words, Their Roots and Their Meaning.” Program leader is Nira Lev of Oakland University. At Cong. Shaarey Zedek, Southfield. Free. Info: shaareyzedek.org or Kelli, 248-357-5544. FARMINGTON HILLS CONCERT 7 pm, July 12. The Right Now, a rock and jazz group from Chicago, will per- form. Remaining dates for the music series are July 19 & 26, and Aug. 2, 9 & 16. At Heritage Park, 24725 Farmington, Farmington Hills. Rain location is Costick Activities Center, 28600 W. 11 Mile. Free. Schedule: ci.farmington-hills.mi.us/Home. aspx. Info: 248-871-2400. friday, july 13 ISRAEL & PALESTINE 7:30 pm, July 13. “Walking on Eggshells: Talking About Israel and Palestine.” Rabbi Jeffrey Falick’s Shabbat service will include Ron Aronson, professor emeritus at Wayne State University in Detroit. He will talk about the obstacles to dialogue inside the Jewish community when it comes to Israel and Palestine. At Birmingham Temple, Farmington Hills. Info: birminghamtemple. org or 248-477-1410. saturday, july 14 MEET SEN. PETERS 10 am, July 14. Discuss issues of the day at a community meeting with U.S. Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich. At Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology, 24661 Lahser, Southfield. RSVP: peters.senate. gov/community-meeting-rsvp. Toll-free info: 844-506-7420. ‘HAVDALAH IN THE PARKS’ 6:30 pm, July 14. Bloomfield Township- based Temple Beth El is holding its Summer Havdalah Series at different parks this season. Tonight: Village Park in downtown Franklin. RSVP: Danielle, dgordon@ tbeonline.org or 248-851-1100. sunday, july 15 A WALK IN THE WOODS 9:30-11 am, July 15. Themed walks are held on Sundays through August, canceled only for thunderstorms. Today: Adults are invited to join JCC CEO Brian Siegel for his behind-the-scenes look at the JCC’s 250 acres of wooded property. He will July 11 Song & Spirit Art 9 am-6 pm, July 11. Handmade mosaic tiles will be sold at art shows to benefit Song & Spirit. The organization encourages people from different faith traditions to engage together in creative service, through education, music, art and social outreach programs. At Troy Historic Village, 4699 W. Wattles, Troy. Second show: 10 am-6 pm, Aug. 26 at Art on the Lake, 1750 Brentwood Drive, Troy. Info: songandspirit.org. discuss plans for developing a “world- class” day camp and nature area. Wear closed-toe shoes. Outdoors at the JCC, West Bloomfield. Free, and no RSVP is needed. Walk schedule: jccdet.org. Info: Judy, 248- 432-5470. CAMP ACTIVITY DAY 11 am, July 15. Enjoy all camping has to offer with JCC Day Camps and PJ Library. At the JCC, West Bloomfield. Free. Info: jccdet. org or 248-661-1000. AMBER TAMBLYN 2 pm, July 15. The TV and movie actress Amber Tamblyn, also an award-winning poet and writer, will read and sign copies of her debut novel, Any Man. At Pages Bookshop, 19560 Grand River Detroit. Info: susan@ pagesbkshop.com or 313-473-7342. OUTDOOR CONCERT 5 pm, July 15. Annual Stephen Gottlieb concert will feature Mikey Pauker. His music features catchy melodic hooks and reggae/rock beats. Following at 6 is a free dinner open to the community. At Temple Israel’s Freedman Outdoor Sanctuary, West Bloomfield. RSVP: Sandi@temple-israel.org or 248-661-5700. tuesday, july 17 ‘COME HUNGRY, LEAVE HAPPY’ 9:30 am-noon, July 17, Aug. 14 & 28. On these select Tuesdays, Linda Yellin’s Feet on the Street Tours offers culinary tours of vendors and businesses in historic Eastern Market in Detroit. Meet 9:15 at Rocky’s, 2489 Russell. $31 online; includes $1 dona- tion to Gleaner’s Community Food Bank. RSVP required: EnjoytheD.com. Info: 313- 393-2055. wednesday, july 18 GAMES DAY LUNCHEON 11 am-4 pm, July 18. “Play a Hand to Lend a Hand” is theme for National Council of Jewish Women/Michigan’s fundraiser to benefit youth projects. Bring a foursome and own card, tile or board game. Also seek- ing donations of gently used handbags and costume jewelry for the Council Re/sale shop. At Cong. Beth Ahm, West Bloomfield. $50. RSVP with payment for full table by July 11, indicating game of choice. Send $200 check, payable to: NCJW/MI, to 26400 Lahser, #306, Southfield, MI 48033. Info: 248-355-300, ext. 0.