Tot Shabbat at 5:45-7:15 pm at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E 5th St., Tucson. Special Kabbalat Shabbat Service for young families to welcome the Sabbath with stories and songs, followed by kid-friendly Shabbat dinner. $25 per family (2 adults & up to 4 children). Additional adults $10 per person. RSVP by May 2 to Kim, 520-745-5550 ext. 224 or edasst@caiaz.org.
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.
Please join Schmooze to celebrate the start to summer with a pool party and a BBQ on Saturday, June 3. The event will be hosted at a private home near Central Avenue and Thomas Road. Note that we will not be having children in attendance at this event due to no fencing around the pool. This event is in partnership with AVIV of Arizona (http://www.avivaz.com). While there is no cost to attend, participants are asked to bring something to grill or a side dish. Schmooze and AVIV will provide burger buns, some side dishes, soft drinks, and water.
Parking information and a specific address will be e-mailed to everyone who RSVP’s through the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/527X3TP.
We look forward to introducing you to other singles and couples in their 30s & 40s as well as to our AVIV of Arizona friends for this fun-filled afternoon/evening!
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.
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/170019726860078).
Syrian Refugee Chef Shahd will introduce you to Syrian breakfast cuisine as she once again shares her expertise in creating delectable Syrian dishes: Syrian fattet hummus, a common Syrian breakfast dish served with yogurt and pita chips; falafel; ful medames, a fava beans dish made with sautéed vegetables; and baid maslooch, a hard boiled egg dish.
Sunday, June 4
12:00-3:00pm
$70/ $65 J members
Space is limited! To register, please visit www.tucsonjcc.org or call 520-299-3000. Co-hosted by the International Rescue Committee.
CASA promotes the advancement and development of mixed-media art forms. The group has a strong educational focus, offering its members presentations and demonstrations from artists around the country.
Artists’s Reception: Sunday, June 4 2-4pm
The reception is free and open to the public.
JCC Fine Art Gallery Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday & Sunday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Closed Saturdays and Jewish holidays.
All are welcome.
CBT Got Talent at Arizona Jewish Historical Society, 122 E Culver St., Phoenix from 5-7:30 pm. Congregation Beth Tefillah presents a talent show featuring the stars of our community. Categories for children, teens and adults. $10 adults, $5 ages 6-12. If you are interested in participating, contact Arielle at ariellenourit@yahoo.com or visit bethtefillahaz.org/event/talent-show.