On-Going:
MIMKids in September: Featuring Europe
Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. Contact Katherine Palmer at [email protected] or 480-245-6962 with any questions. Space is limited; reservations are required. $12 per class, or 4 for $40. For children from birth to 5 years on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and for kids 6-10 on Saturdays; various times. Explore a variety of European countries, their music, rhythms and instruments. Sept. 6 – Italy, friction drum; Sept. 13 – Ireland, Celtic harp; Sept. 20 – Lithuania, Pusliné lute; Sept. 27 –Scandanavia, sami frame drum.
The Musical instrument Museum is one of the premier museums in the country. Find more info on classes, tours and concerts at mim.org.
Club J at the Valley of the Sun JCC
Provides after-school programming ranging from sports to cooking and crafts to Israeli culture and more for those in K-8. Transportation from nearby schools available. 12701 N Scottsdale Road. Check out the wide range of classes at: vosjcc.org or contact [email protected].
J-Care Afterschool Program at the Tucson JCC
Includes activities, help with homework or teens can hang in the youth lounge. Bus transportation from schools available for K-12. 3800 E River Road, 520-299-3000, tucsonjcc.org.
Sept. 7
BBYO Pool Party Kickoff Event for grades 9-12. Come meet the members of BBYO, learn what the organization is all about, get some free food and enjoy a fun afternoon in the pool! free to new members. 1 pm at the Tucson JCC, 3800 E River Road in Tucson. Contact Lindsay Migdal at 520-299–3000, ext. 175, or lmigdal@ tucsonjcc.org.
Sept. 13
Parents’ Night Out Party at the Tucson JCC. Parents can relax and enjoy a night to themselves while the incredible J-Care staff provides a fun-filled evening for their children. PNOPs include special programs focused around a theme, dinner, snack, games, dessert, field trip for ages 8+ and a movie with popcorn! September theme: Luau Party! Members $20 for first child, siblings $15. Nonmembers add $5. Contact Aimee Gillard 520-299-3000, ext. 256, or [email protected].
Sept. 19
Teshuvah and Tapas, part of the new Cups & Candles Shabbat Series at the Tucson JCC. Get ready for the High Holy Days and embrace the Days of Awe with traditional activities. Throw bread crumbs in the water, sing songs with Scott and Julie, create beeswax Shabbat candles and say Shabbat blessings. Bring a vegetarian/dairy dish (our tapas) for 10 to share. A family event at 6 pm in the Jewish Heritage Center at the JCC, 3800 E River Road. $3 per person pre-paid, $5 at the door. 520- 299-3000, ext. 236, [email protected].
Sept. 20
Save the Rainforest: Kids Night Out at the VOS JCC from 6 to 11 pm. For ages 4-12. Activities include a rock wall, Reptile Man, vine tug-o-war, swimming, dinner and more. Members: $35 first child, $30 each sibling; nonmembers: $50; overnight option: additional $25 per child, with 8 am pickup. At the Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N Scottsdale Road. RSVP to 480-483-7121, ext. 1275, or [email protected] 480-483-7121, ext. 1275.
