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
J-Care Afterschool Program at the Tucson JCC
Includes a variety of 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, jzorn@tucsonjcc.org, tucsonjcc.org
J-Care at the J – East Valley JCC
Pick-ups from area schools for grades K-6. Includes homework club, cooking, Israeli culture, dance, sports and much more. Early pickups from Kyrene on Wednesday early dismissals. EVJCC, 908 N Alma School Road in Chandler. 480-897-0588 or hastj@evjcc.org, evjcc.org
MIMkids
Mini Music Makers (ages 0-5)
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays in November
Introduce your child to the wide and wonderful world of music through MIM’s early childhood music and movement courses. Explore music from around the globe with your children while singing, dancing and playing instruments. Designed for children and caregivers, each four-week session explores a new musical culture in engaging ways. Motor, pre-language and musical skills are developed simultaneously, while children actively participate in the music making. $12 per class or $40 for four. Visit MIM.org for class times listed by age. The Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. Reservations required. programs@MIM.org or 480-245-6962
Nov. 1
Arizona Musicfest Young Musicians Fall Concert. Young musicians will astound audiences with their virtuosity as Arizona Musicfest showcases today’s leading classical talent. 2 pm, MIM, 4725 E Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. $12.50. MIM.org or 480-478-6000
Nov. 11
PARDES School’s Out Day. When school is out, Club J is a safe and fun place for your child to spend an enriching time with friends. Activities, include enrichment classes, sports, art, games and more! Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Fees vary. 480-483-7121, ext. 1275, or youth@vosjcc.org
Nov. 11 & 25
Paradise Valley & Scottsdale School’s Out Day. When school is out, Club J is a safe and fun place for your child to spend an enriching time with friends. 480-483-7121, ext. 1275 or youth@vosjcc.org
Nov. 21
Kids Night Out. The J’s fun-filled kids’ nights allow parents to enjoy special time while their children have a fun with friends enjoying dinner, games, a movie and build-your-own sundaes. Grades K-5. 6-10 pm. Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Members: $20; nonmembers: $30. 480-483-7121, ext. 1275, or youth@vosjcc.org
Nov. 22
Kids in the Kitchen: Master Chef Junior Edition, Experience the Joy of Kosher Cooking! Sponsored by Chabad of the East Valley. For children grades 1-6 where they will have the opportunity to roll up their sleeves, cook, bake and decorate fabulous foods, take home their own handmade creations and collect delicious recipes in their own cookbook! noon-2 pm, Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 875 N McClintock Dr., Chandler. $80 yearly membership or $12 per session. youth@chabadcenter.com
Dec. 5 & 6
The American Girl Fashion Show, presented by Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation. This fun, engaging program showcases historical and contemporary fashions for girls and their dolls. Proceeds benefit The Emily Center Family Health Library at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Dec. 5, 11 am and 3 pm; Dec. 6, 11am and 3 pm. JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort, 5350 E Marriott Dr., Phoenix. $70. phoenixchildrensfoundation.org/american-girl-fashion-show, americangirlphx@gmail.com
Dec. 10
Girls Night Out, sponsored by Chabad of the East Valley. This is a combination of learning and fun through regular meetings, special programs and hands-on activities and projects! As they share interests, goals and experiences, club members develop a sense of unity and friendship with other Jewish girls their age. Each meeting will relate to one aspect of the Jewish woman. For girls 9-12. Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 875 N McClintock Dr., Chandler, youth@chabadcenter.com
