Come explore your integrated place in nature with award-winning wildlife artist and writer Beth Surdut, creator of the illustrated Listening to Raven stories and The Art of Paying Attention NPR radio series. Hone your perception through workshop exercises and sharing of stories in the classroom and outdoors in Agua Caliente Park. Ages 12 and up.
Shabbat Rocks! Service & Family Shabbat Dinner at Temple Emanu-El, 225 N Country Club Road, Tucson from 5:30-8 pm. Shabbat dinner at 5:30 pm of kosher chicken and sides (vegetarian upon request). Then an energetic, musical Shabbat service for the whole family at 6:30 pm, featuring the Avanim Rock Band, followed by dessert oneg. All are welcome; please RSVP for the dinner. Dinner is $12/adults, under 13 free. 520-327-4501 or mila@templeemanueltucson.org.
Family fun out on the ranch – Temple Emanu-El’s annual Lag Ba’Omer Picnic and Bonfire (hot dog roast, kosher beef or veggie), chips, sodas, fruit, eegees; horses, games (bring baseball gear, frisbees, etc), activities for kids, then Havdallah, songs, music, huge bonfire, marshmallow roast. All are welcome. Please RSVP by 5/10.
Parent’s Night Out at Xtreme Gymnastics, 15821 N 79th St. #3, Scottsdale from 6-10 pm. Leave your kids for a fun-filled Saturday evening of gymnastics fun, games and group activities while you go out and have a lively time of your own! For ages 3-12; open to non-members. $24/individual, $58/family. Reservations required. 480-596-3543 or xtreme@xtremegymnastics.com.
Join Chabad Centers around the valley for Lag B’omer at Castles n Coasters for only $8 for an unlimited all day ride pass! There are only 50 tickets left at this price so purchase your tickets today at www.chabadaz.com/lag!
• Sunday, May 14th. Doors will open at 10:00am.
• An all day unlimited rides pass is $8 in advance $10 by the door (4 and under are free).
• Kosher lunch can be purchased for an additional $4 per person
5 pm: Why is the Media Confused about Israel?
An eye-opening evening and light Israeli buffet with award-winning Mideast journalist and author, Matti Friedman, a former Associated Press reporter, editor and author of The Aleppo Codex and Pumpkinflowers: A Soldier’s Story. Matti will provide an insider’s look at the media’s coverage of Israel. This event is free and open to all. RSVP is required. For more information, contact 520- 577-9393 x133 or visit jfsa.org/mattifriedmanlecture.
CAI’s 86th Annual Meeting & Awards Fiesta at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E Fifth St, Tucson at 6 pm. Mexican dinner followed by a meeting with reports from Board of Trustees, the year in review, election and installation of officers and Board of Trustees, plus special volunteer/tribute awards. No charge to attend, but RSVP needed by May 10. 520-745-5550 or caiaz.org.
On the first and third Tuesday of every month Jewish Business Network of Arizona (JBN AZ) members and their guests gather for lunch, education and networking in Scottsdale.
If you are Jewish and looking to network with other Jewish business professionals contact our event organizer about attending this meeting as a guest OR for information about membership.
To learn more about our group and our event speakers visit our website JBNAZ.org.
“Diabetes and pre-diabetes affect more than one-third of Americans and many may not even know they have the disease. The good news is diabetes can be prevented or managed and people can live a healthy, happy life,” said Dr. Birkholz. “We encourage everyone to come and learn more about diabetes.”
The event is presented in partnership with Atria Park of Sierra Pointe and HonorHealth.
“Because diabetes and nutrition go hand-in-hand, people can learn how to use food to better manage and control diabetes and to reduce their risk of developing the disease,” said Caren Rische, nurse at Atria. “Diabetes is part of our care management at Atria Park of Sierra Pointe and we are excited to partner with the Valley of the Sun JCC and HonorHealth on this very important event.”
The event is free, but seating is limited and registration is required. Light refreshments will be served and dietary laws are observed.
Help us reach out to our donors. Whether for an hour or the whole evening, you can make a difference for our community. Don’t worry…we provide training and information, and, dinner is included! Please RSVP to Jenn Gale by May 16, jgale@jewishphoenix.org.