Calendar

Jun
21
Tue
Family Fun Day: Tales of Families of the Old West @ Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West
Jun 21 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., children ages 4‒12 and their families are invited to learn the stories of the Western trailblazers by charting the trail of Lewis and Clark, crafting a personal journal to take home and learning about families of the Old West. Storytelling by living history interpreter Michelle Martin will take place at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. in the theater. Cost: $5 per person. Free to museum members. All children must be accompanied by an adult. RSVP recommended; call 480-686-9539 ext. 212 or email education@scottsdalemuseumwest.org with the subject line “Summer Program RSVP.”

Seniors: Let’s Knit @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Jun 21 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Tuesdays, June 7, 14, 21 and 28 – 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Share the pleasure of knitting and crocheting. Help others with projects and patterns. Can’t knit? We’ll teach you. No reservations required. For more information, contact Harriet at 480.483.7121 ext. 7033 or harrietc@vosjcc.org.

Cong. Anshei Israel Talmud on Tuesday @ Congregation Anshei Israel
Jun 21 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

The Talmud is an extensive compilation of teachings and opinions of thousands of rabbis over the centuries, covering matters of Jewish law, ethics, philosophy, history, customs, and more. We are currently studying Tractate Megillah. Learn about the law and lore in the Talmud with Rabbi Robert Eisen as we dig deep into living Judaism. Open to all. No charge to attend.

Jun
22
Wed
Cong. Anshei Israel Summer Camp for Kids 2016 @ Congregation Anshei Israel Preschool/Kindergarten
Jun 22 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

(no camp June 13 & July 4)

All children 2- to 6-years-old are welcome! Enjoy water play, creative movement, stories, playground time, singing with a music specialist, arts & crafts, and weekly guests (with wildlife, music, instruments, theatre, movement, puppets and more).

Secure facility with modern, park-like shaded playground. Snacks provided.

M-F; Full days 9:00am – 3:00pm; Half days 9:00am – 12:30pm. Before/After Care 8:00-9:00am and/or 3:00-4:00pm daily for $6 per child, per hour.

See form for pricing; call for space availability.

Border Security in an Age of Terror @ The Oasis Church
Jun 22 @ 7:00 pm

An Evening with Reserve Colonel Danny Tirza, The Architect of Israel’s Security Barrier
Facing an endless stream of terror attacks during the early 2000s, Israel turned to Col. Dr. Danny Tirza to design a barrier to protect the Jewish State.

Learn firsthand from Dr. Tirza why the barrier was necessary for Israel to protect her citizens.

Jun
23
Thu
Cong. Anshei Israel Summer Camp for Kids 2016 @ Congregation Anshei Israel Preschool/Kindergarten
Jun 23 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

(no camp June 13 & July 4)

All children 2- to 6-years-old are welcome! Enjoy water play, creative movement, stories, playground time, singing with a music specialist, arts & crafts, and weekly guests (with wildlife, music, instruments, theatre, movement, puppets and more).

Secure facility with modern, park-like shaded playground. Snacks provided.

M-F; Full days 9:00am – 3:00pm; Half days 9:00am – 12:30pm. Before/After Care 8:00-9:00am and/or 3:00-4:00pm daily for $6 per child, per hour.

See form for pricing; call for space availability.

Family Fun Day: Tales of Families of the Old West @ Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West
Jun 23 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., children ages 4‒12 and their families are invited to learn the stories of the Western trailblazers by charting the trail of Lewis and Clark, crafting a personal journal to take home and learning about families of the Old West. Storytelling by living history interpreter Michelle Martin will take place at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. in the theater. Cost: $5 per person. Free to museum members. All children must be accompanied by an adult. RSVP recommended; call 480-686-9539 ext. 212 or email education@scottsdalemuseumwest.org with the subject line “Summer Program RSVP.”

Curator Talk: Lone Wolf (Hart M. Schultz): Cowboy, Actor & Artist @ Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West
Jun 23 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Join Chief Curator Tricia Loscher as she discusses the compelling career of contemporary Blackfeet Indian artist Lone Wolf (Hart M. Schultz; 1883-1970), whose artwork bridged the diverse cultures of the Old and New West. The presentation will examine Lone Wolf’s significant role in capturing the accounts of the individuals and events that shaped the American frontier during the first half of the 20th century. Question-and-answer session to follow.

Jun
24
Fri
Cong. Anshei Israel Summer Camp for Kids 2016 @ Congregation Anshei Israel Preschool/Kindergarten
Jun 24 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

(no camp June 13 & July 4)

All children 2- to 6-years-old are welcome! Enjoy water play, creative movement, stories, playground time, singing with a music specialist, arts & crafts, and weekly guests (with wildlife, music, instruments, theatre, movement, puppets and more).

Secure facility with modern, park-like shaded playground. Snacks provided.

M-F; Full days 9:00am – 3:00pm; Half days 9:00am – 12:30pm. Before/After Care 8:00-9:00am and/or 3:00-4:00pm daily for $6 per child, per hour.

See form for pricing; call for space availability.

Jun
25
Sat
Splash Pad with Schmooze Young Families @ Scottsdale Quarter
Jun 25 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

For the Summer, Schmooze Young Families (20s-40s) is making a monthly stop at different Phoenix area splash pads for some nice cool fun outdoors! We’re kicking this off in June with a visit to the fun splash pad at the Scottsdale Quarter. Be on the lookout for the Schmooze sign to gather with other Schmooze members.

You can find more details and RSVP (to let us know if we should be on the lookout for you) through the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/1212639498781214) or Meetup event page (http://www.meetup.com/azschmooze/events/231440036).

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