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S’MORE SHABBAT
5:30 PM, AUG. 16 (FRI.)
At Adat Shalom Synagogue.
Lawn games, a hotdog cookout,
Shabbat Kumbaya and a
campfire.
SHABBAT IN THE PARK
8-11 PM, AUG. 16 (FRI.)
Hosted by the Downtown
Synagogue. Welcome Shabbat
and gather for a movie at New
Center Park, 2998 W. Grand,
Detroit. Kiddush, motzi and
watch Barbie (rated PG-13) as
part of the New Center Park’s
Free Friday Night Movie Series.
AT THE ARK
8 PM, AUG. 17 (SAT.),
George Bedard will perform at
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor.
Guitarist and bandleader, Bedard
has been a seminal figure on the
Michigan roots rock scene. This
year for his annual “History of
American Music” series, George
will present a tribute to T-Bone
Walker, the great electric blues
guitarist and singer. $30.
CONCERT SET
2-3 PM, AUG. 18 (SUN.)
Hosted by the Friends of the
Library at West Bloomfield Public
Library. A free concert in the
Main Room. Janet Christensen
is the cantorial soloist at Temple
Kol Ami and summer music
specialist at Detroit JCC Day
Camps.
FOR TOTS
10-11 AM, AUG. 20 (TUES.)
Hosted by Adat Shalom
Synagogue. Teva Tots is
exploring the nature trails
of Heritage Park, 24925
Farmington, Farmington Hills.
Look high and low for amazing
things we can find outside. Info:
jlive.app/events/8340.
GRAY MATTERS
1-2:30 PM, AUG. 21 (WED.)
“Planting Seeds for Brain
Health” with Brittany Denis PT,
DPT. This in-person workshop
provides an overview of
the many ways flowers and
gardening stimulate our minds.
As a bonus, there will be an
interactive demonstration on the
creative art of floral arranging
where all participants will be
able to create a small bouquet
to take home. At Jewish Family
Service, 6555 W. Maple Road,
West Bloomfield. Register:
MindU@jfsdetroit.org.
BLOCK PARTY
5:30-8:30 PM, AUG. 21 (WED.)
Main Street Franklin’s summer
block party is back, 32731
Franklin Road in downtown
Franklin. New live entertainment:
John “Vibe Man” Davis, Foam
Factory; adult cocktails, food
trucks, ice cream, free popcorn
and more.
A CELEBRATION
5:45-9 PM, AUG. 23 (FRI.)
For more than 40 years, David
Tisdale and his family have been
an integral part of the Temple
Israel community. Come for a
special celebration honoring
David and his lifetime of
contributions. 5:45 pm-Shabbat
dinner; 7 pm-Kabbalat Shabbat
service; 8 pm celebratory oneg.
For questions about the dinner,
contact Kristin Zivojnov at 248-
661-5700, x152.
FUNDRAISER SET
6-9 PM, AUG. 24 (SAT.)
Garrett’s Space, an Ann Arbor-
based suicide prevention
nonprofit, will host its annual
fundraiser at the Morris
Lawrence Building on the
Washtenaw Community College
Campus in Ann Arbor. The group
is committed to providing hope
and healing for young adults
struggling with depression and
anxiety. Guests will enjoy a
light dinner, alcoholic and non-
alcoholic beverages, dessert
and a silent auction filled with
donations from dozens of local
businesses. Event tickets are on
sale now and can be purchased
at garrettsspace.org/go4-2024.
They are priced on a sliding
scale, including a “Pay What You
Can” option to ensure the event
is accessible to everyone.
Compiled by Sy Manello/Editorial Assistant.
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ON THE GO
PEOPLE | PLACES | EVENTS
Janet
Christensen
George
Bedard
AT THE ARK
AUG. 17, 8 PM
Brittany
Denis