Visit OdySea Aquarium after 4 pm Thursday through Saturday evenings in June and July and pay ONLY $25 per general admission ticket. Plus, for each paid ticket you will receive a $10 voucher that can be used at any OdySea in the Desert restaurant or shop, excluding OdySea Treasures gift shop, that same day. Aquarium will be open until 8 pm during these events, with an early closing time of 6 pm on June 23, 24, and July 15, 27.
Vouchers are given on-site at the Aquarium, and are a one-time use only and have no cash value. Discount for general admission tickets only. Not valid on combo tickets or special encounters.
Shabbat Experience at Congregation Bet Shalom, 3881 E River Road, Tucson from 9:30 am-noon. 9:30-10 am Hebrew reading for elementary school-aged children; 11 am-noon conversational Hebrew, prayers, stories, Torah reading for birth to grade 6. Also, join us for PJ Library story time. Free. 520-577-1171 or cbsaz.org.
Visit OdySea Aquarium after 4 pm Thursday through Saturday evenings in June and July and pay ONLY $25 per general admission ticket. Plus, for each paid ticket you will receive a $10 voucher that can be used at any OdySea in the Desert restaurant or shop, excluding OdySea Treasures gift shop, that same day. Aquarium will be open until 8 pm during these events, with an early closing time of 6 pm on June 23, 24, and July 15, 27.
Vouchers are given on-site at the Aquarium, and are a one-time use only and have no cash value. Discount for general admission tickets only. Not valid on combo tickets or special encounters.
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.
S.T.E.A.M. Sundays at the Children’s Museum Tucson, 200 S 6th Ave., Tucson. Features S.T.E.A.M.-based (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) educational programming on Sundays, with reduced admission all day of only $3 per person. 520-792-9985 or childrensmuseumtucson.org.
Jcation Staycation Summer Splash Series
Sundays, June 4, 11, 18 & 25 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Grab your towel and spend the afternoon at The J. Two sparkling pools – Fun theme each week – Live DJ – Kids’ activities – Fitness classes – Rockwall – Splash pad and so much more! Everyone welcome! Members and children under 2: Free. Adult guests: $3; Children over 2: $2. For more information, visit vosjcc.org/summersplash.
Each summer the Israel Scouts crisscross the US, bringing Israeli culture and goodwill with their unique blend of smiles, songs and dances in Hebrew and English.
The schedule for Caravan performances are:
June 11: 11 am at Temple Beth Shalom, 12202 N. 101st Ave., Sun City
4 pm at Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center, 122 E. Culver St., Phoenix
June 12: 7 pm at Congregation Or Tzion, 9096 E. Bahia Dr., Scottsdale
June 13: 7 pm at Beth El Congregation, 1118 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix
June 14: 7 pm at Temple Chai, 4645 E. Marilyn Road, Phoenix
June 15: Temple B’rith Shalom, 2077 Brohner Way, Prescott
June 19: 7 pm at Temple Solel, 6805 E. McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley
June 20: 7 pm at Temple Kol Ami, 15030 N. 64th St., Scottsdale
All performances are free and open to the public. For more information, contact 480-216-4280 or visit israelscouts.org.
Calling Moms, Dads, and children! Join Schmooze Young Families for a fun and crafty afternoon celebrating dads! We will be making and decorating stained wood picture frames perfect for Father’s Day gifts. The cost is $10 (per picture frame) and includes all the supplies. You can pay with cash at the event. Light refreshments will be served. Join us June 11 from 12-2 pm. Please RSVP by e-mailing lisahvos@gmail.com.
Sweet & Salty Senior Summer Social at the Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale from 2-4 pm. Socializing, snacks and songs by TA Burrows, featuring best hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s! Sponsored by Above and Beyond Senior Placement Service and Jewish Family & Children’s Service. $5 donation. Register by June 8 at vosjcc.org/seniorsocial or call 480-599-7198.
Who said that camp is just for kids? Explore the world at Tucson Jewish Community Center (the Tucson J) this summer! Channel your inner adventurer and introduce yourself to the languages, cultures, and cuisines of China, France, Italy, Mexico, and Israel. Each day of the Around The World: Adult Summer Camp will focus on a different country’s culture and will include a language class, art making activity, and cooking class.
For more information, please contact Barbara Fenig, Director of Arts & Culture, at bfenig@tucsonjcc.org or 520-299-3000 x236. You can register at tucsonjcc.org.
Mexico: Monday, June 12
9:00-9:45 am Introduction to Spanish Class with Myriam Barrientos
9:45-10:30 am Mexican Tile Making with Gerri Young
10:30-11:30 am Mexican Cooking Class
China: Tuesday, June 13
9:00- 10:15 am Introduction to Mandarin class with Tucson Chinese Cultural Center
10:15 – 11:30am Chinese Calligraphy with Tucson’s Chinese Cultural Center
Italy: Wednesday, June 14
9:00-10:15 am Introduction to Italian class with Theresa Levy
10:15-11:30 am Italian cooking demonstration with Roma Imports’ Lilian Speith
France: Thursday, June 15
9:00-10:15 am Introduction to French with Alliance Francais
10:15-11:30 am Crepe Cooking Class with Alliance Francais
Israel: Friday, June 16
9:00-9:45 am Introduction to Hebrew with Sara Mussman
9:45-10:30 am Israeli Dance with Brandi Hawkins
10:30-11:30 am Israeli Cooking Class with the Tucson J’s Shinshinim
The cost for this new program is $50 for members per day, $60 for non-members, or $225 for the entire week-long
experience for members and $275 for non-members.