May 1, 8, 15, 22
Shabbat and Me is a new, free Shabbat enrichment program with singing, storytelling, crafts and blessings with challah and juice. Offered three Fridays in May, 10-11 am at the Tucson JCC, 3800 E River Road and one Shabbat on the Go: May 1, Shabbat vases; May 8, Shabbat on the Go at Mildred and Dildred, 2905 E Skyline Dr.; May 15, kippahs; May 22: spice bags. RSVP to Julie Zorn at 520-299-3000, ext. 236, or jzorn@tucsonjcc.org
May 3
Kids in the Kitchen visits Italy with La Bella Cucina, featuring “pasta, pizza and pesto too” at noon at the Chabad of the East Valley, Pollack Center for Jewish Life, 875 N McClintock Dr. in Chandler. Grades 1-6. Bring a sack lunch. $12. 480-855-4333, chabadcenter.com
May 7
Dig with Dad Get your hands dirty with Dad! Come to the Valley of the Sun JCC (12701 N Scottsdale Road) 4:30-5:30 pm and plant some beautiful flowers in a pot decorated by you and Dad, just in time for Mother’s Day. Members $30 per dad and child pair; nonmembers $40. add $15 for each additional child. VOS JCC,. 480-483-7121, vosjcc.org
May 9
Shabbat Yeladim is a free Shabbat program for Jewish children ages 3-7, sponsored by Ahwatukee’s NefeshSoul Jewish Community. Second Saturday of each month, 10-11 am the Valley Unitarian Universalist Campus, 6400 W Del Rio St in Chandler. Contact Rabbi Susan Schanerman at rabbi@NefeshSoul.org or nefeshsoul.org for more information.
May 16
Kids Night Out at the Valley of the Sun JCC: Under the Big Top
For ages 4-12. Activities include carnival games, magician, juggling lessons, stilt performer, bounce house, balloon animals, face painting; Movie: Pee Wee’s Big; Top; Food: Veggie dogs, popcorn, slushies cotton candy. 6-11 pm, Morning pick up 8 am. 12701 N Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale. Members $45, nonmembers $60; $5 discount on siblings. Overnight option $25. 480-483-7121, ext. 1275, or youth@vosjcc.org
May 24
Shavuot Ice Cream Party at the Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 875 N McClintock Dr. in Chandler. Two options available to hear the 10 Commandments and enjoy an Ice Cream Party:
11:15 am during morning services and again at 5:30 pm! This is such a fun party and important mitzvah, especially for the kids! RSVP to info@chabadcenter.com or call 480-855-4333
May 26
Summer camp begins at most facilities today! Make sure your child is signed up for a great summer experience!
Ongoing:
Club J at the Valley of the Sun JCC
Provides afterschool 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. 480-483-7121, ext. 1275, vosjcc.org or youth@vosjcc.org
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
J-Care at the J – East Valley JCC
Pick-ups from seven area schools, homework club, cooking, dance, sports, community service projects and much more! EVJCC, 908 N Alma School Road in Chandler. Contact Brandon Welner at 480-897-0588 or welnerb@evjcc.org
