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THURSDAY, FEB. 28
POTTERY CLASS
11 am-1 pm, Feb. 28. At JCC 6600 W.
Maple, West Bloomfield. This class for
adults is taught by Allison Berlin. Cost $15.
Info: 248-432-5467.
BERMAN NIGHT OF LEARNING
7 pm, Feb. 28. “Talmud for Everyone:
A Crash Course in Studying Our Most
Important Texts” with Rabbi Yonatan
Dahlen. At Shaarey Zedek in Southfield.
Info: 248-354-5477.
MEDIA MANIPULATION
7 pm, Feb. 28. At the Maple Theater in
Bloomfield Hills. Federation, in partnership
with Beth Ahm and MCUSY, will host the
showing of the documentary film Like. It
will discuss the impact of social media on
our lives. Free event, but seating is limited.
RSVP to Amy Wayne, 248-203-1483 or
awayne@jfmd.org.
FRIDAY, MARCH 1
YIOP RERSERVATIONS DUE
Reservations are due for March 10 Young
Israel of Oak Park annual dinner, which
will honor 2019 Eton Academy graduate
Eli Klausner, along with other high school
seniors, at the synagogue, 15140 W. 10
Mile. Guest: Michigan State Supreme Court
Justice Richard Bernstein. Tickets are $150
per person; sponsorship opportunities are
available. Info: 248-967-3655 or yiop.org.
PRIDE SHABBAT
7-9:30 pm, March 1. At the Berkley
Masonic Temple, 2290 11 Mile Road.
Celebrate Shabbat with fellow members
of the Jewish LGBTQ+ community. Queer-
identifying Rabbi Rebecca Walker will lead
an inclusive service before a delicious
catered vegetarian Friday night dinner.
This is a 21+ event intended for young
adults ages 21 to 45. Allies are welcome.
Sponsored by NEXTGen Detroit Pride,
OneTable and The Well. $8. Register on the
NEXTGen Detroit Facebook page.
SATURDAY, MARCH 2
NASHVILLE HURRICANE
8-10 pm, March 2. At the Berman
Center for the Performing Arts. “Nashville
Hurricane with Chase Padgett” is a one-
man guitar epic. A manager, a mentor,
a mother and a guitar prodigy tell their
versions of what happened to the legend-
ary fretboard phenomenon known as the
Nashville Hurricane. Contact the Berman
Box-Office, 248-661-1900, or theberman@
jccdet.org for ticket information.
SUNDAY, MARCH 3
MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS
9:30 am, March 3. Adults of all ages are
invited to join Rabbi Aaron Bergman at Adat
Shalom Synagogue. The class is designed
to help individuals find internal spirituality
and realize that Judaism can increase hap-
piness. The community is welcome. Free.
Info: call 248-851-5100.
TECH CONNECT WORKSHOP
12:30 pm, March 3. Adat Shalom teen
volunteers will donate time to help adult
learners better understand the use of
iPhones and iPads. The workshop is at the
synagogue. Registration is required. Lunch
is available at noon for $5 per person.
RSVP: Jodi Gross at 248-851-5100 or
jgross@adatshalom.org.
SIB4SIB FUNDRAISER
4-7 pm, March 3. Sib4Sib is designed to
create a support system for siblings of chil-
dren struggling with mental health (ADHD/
ADD, Anxiety, Depression, Autism Spectrum
Disorder, Emotional Impairment, etc.). One
of the main goals is to provide a safe space
for siblings to express their emotions and
be around other people who understand
what they are living with. This fundraiser
will allow the continuation of programs
to participants free of charge. Cost of
event: $20 per person, includes bowling,
shoes, pizza, pop and 1 raffle entry; $15
for non-bowlers, includes pizza, pop and
1 raffle entry. At 8265 Richardson Road,
Commerce Township. Info: 248-496-0604.
MONDAY, MARCH 4
RSVP DUE FOR ‘
JEWISH MUSIC’
RSVP due for March 7 presentation at
Adat Shalom Synagogue, led by Margery
Jablin, which will feature stories of
Michigan’
s Jewish founding “mothers,”
examples of women whose contributions
help make Michigan a culturally rich and
diverse state, and inspiring stories of
women and men who made great sacri-
fices in order to better our world. Free; the
community is welcome. Co-sponsors Adat
Shalom and the Jewish Historical Society.
RSVP to jgross@adatshalom.org or 248-
851-5100.
TUESDAY, MARCH 5
BOOK OF SERMON
10-11:30 am, March 5. At the Jewish
Community Center, 6600 W. Maple, West
Bloomfield, FedEd will present, for eight
sessions, Rabbi Rob Dobrusin discussing
some of his favorite sermons, based on his
book The Long Way Around: Stories and
Sermons from a Life’
s Journey. Tuition:
$155, includes book.
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MARCH 1-10
A CELEBRATION
OF STEPHEN SONDHEIM
Stagecrafters proudly presents
Sondheim on Sondheim on
Stagecrafters 2nd Stage. Part
musical revue, part documentary,
Sondheim on Sondheim gives an
intimate portrait of famed songwrit-
er Stephen Sondheim in his own
words and music. Through archival
video footage and live musical per-
formances, the show pays tribute to
the life and genius of the legendary
songsmith. Music director and
accompanist Marty Mandelbaum
of Berkley says a range of pop-
ular hits will be included as well
as lesser-known selections from
Sondheim’
s body of work, such as
“Comedy Tonight,” “Something’
s
Coming” and “Send in the Clowns.”
Tickets are $20 and available at
Stagecrafters.org or by calling 248-
541-6430.
MARCH 2
WOMEN’
S SELF-DEFENSE
The Farmington Hills/Farmington
Emergency Preparedness
Commission will present a wom-
en’
s self-defense seminar on
Saturday, March 2, from 9 a.m. to
noon at the Costick Center, 28600
11 Mile Road between Middlebelt
and Inkster. Participants will learn
how to protect themselves and
their families in a non-intimidat-
ing, supportive environment; no
previous experience is required.
Instruction will be provided by a
team of senior instructors headed
by Grand Master David Swartz, an
Eighth Degree Black Belt who has
taught self-defense skills for over
40 years. The event will be active
and hands-on, so participants
should wear comfortable clothing
and be prepared to share their
self-defense-related questions and
concerns. The seminar is free and
open to all women ages 13 and
older. Donations will be accepted
at the door for the Farmington
Family YMCA’
s annual campaign,
which helps community members
who might not have the financial
means to pay for programs and
services such as advocacy, athlet-
ics, fitness classes and more. To
register, call the Costick Center at
248-473-1800.
MARCH 3
ANTIQUE APPRAISALS
The Rochester-Avon Historical Society will
host its 26th annual Antique Appraisal Day on
Sunday, March 3, from noon to 4 p.m. at the
Rochester Community House, 816 Ludlow.
There will be nine appraisers on hand to
evaluate everything from antique art and dolls
to writing instruments and violins. Similar to
PBS’
Antiques Roadshow, Antique Appraisal
Day gives attendees the opportunity to learn
more about their treasured heirlooms and
vintage items. Admission is free; appraisals
are $5 per item. Limit five items per person
and cash-only payments. Parking is free and
complimentary refreshments will be available
throughout the afternoon. For
information,
visit rochesteravonhistoricalsociety.org or call
248-688-2434.
MIKE HANSON