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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