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Jul
16
Sat
Kids Night Out @ Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics & Dance Center
Jul 16 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Bring the kids, ages 3 to 14, to the Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics Center where they’ll get to enjoy an exciting evening of gymnastics, dance, organized games, sports, jumping in a bounce house and on trampolines, obstacle courses, and then wind down the evening by watching a movie. The Kids’ Night Out is from 6 to 10 p.m. Cost is $30 per child with a $5 off sibling discount. Pizza, snacks and drinks are included. Advanced registration is required. $5 fee for same-day registration. There’s also easy online registration.

New Works Festival @ Theater Works
Jul 16 @ 7:00 pm

The Dan Schay New Works Festival celebrates the development of new theatrical work by playwrights Kirt Shineman, Luke Gomez, Richard Warren, Ben Tyler and Grant Woods, as well as three one-act plays by the winners of the Arizona Thespian Playworks Annual Young Playwrights Competition, from July 8-24. Each work will be performed as a staged reading. The plays include:

“Junction Creek” by Kirt Shineman, July 8, 7 pm; July 9, 2:30 pm

“The Love and Violence Trilogy” by Luke Gomez, July 9, 7 pm and July 10, 2:30 pm

Three student one-acts by Arizona Thespian Playworks Annual Young Playwrights Competition winners, July 15, 7 pm and July 16, 2:30 pm (both performances are free)

“In the Valley of the Sun” by Richard Warren, July 16, 7 pm and July 17, 2:30 pm

“Sperm” by Ben Tyler, July 22, 7 pm and July 23, 2:30 pm

“The Things We Do” by Grant Woods, July 23, 7 pm and July 24, 2:30 pm

Theater Works is located at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 8355 W Peoria Ave, Peoria. Tickets for each performance are $12. The three one-act plays by Arizona Thespian Young Playwright Winners are free. For more information and tickets, visit theaterworks.org or call the box office at 623-815-7930.

The Diary of Anne Frank @ The Summit
Jul 16 @ 7:30 pm

Desert Foothills Theater presents this moving production at The Summit, a black box space perfect for this impactful and emotional show.

The Diary of Anne Frank is the record of two years in the life of a remarkable Jewish girl whose triumphant humanity in the face of unfathomable deprivation and fear has made her story one of the most enduring of our time.

Jul
17
Sun
Health & Fitness: Pickup Basketball @ The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Jul 17 @ 7:30 am – 12:00 pm

Pickup Basketball
Sundays, July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31
Early Play: 7:30-10 a.m. & Late Play: 9 a.m. – noon

Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
The J has pickup basketball games Sunday mornings for ages 18+. Gather your friends and family for a great game of organized pickup. See you on the court! Free to J members; $10 for non-members. Information and registration: 480.481.7016 or sports@vosjcc.org.

Project Jewish Love Meet and Mingle @ Maverick Coffee
Jul 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

“Lets Get Coffee” Meet and Mingle
Slow down, stay casual, and be at ease with Project Jewish Love on Sunday, July 17th at Maverick Coffee.
We’ll spend some time together getting acquainted in a comfortable setting.
It’s that simple!

Meet and Greet Luncheon on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at 10:30 AM @ Beth Emeth Congrgation of the West Valley
Jul 17 @ 10:30 am – 2:00 pm

Beth Emeth Congregation of the West Valley, 13702 W. Meeker Blvd, Sun City West, AZ will be hosting a meet and greet luncheon on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at 10:30 AM.

As we look forward to a joyous Rosh Hashanah, Beth Emeth Congregation will be hosting a meet and greet brunch for current and prospective members on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at 10:30 AM.  Rabbi Leo Abrami will be happy to share his plans for a meaningful Shabbat service as well as some new courses being offered.  There will be information about our new pricing for 2016 and 2017 for new members.  Reservations are a must.  Please call the synagogue office at 623-584-7210 between the hours of 9 AM to 1PM, Monday thru Friday.

The Diary of Anne Frank @ The Summit
Jul 17 @ 2:00 pm

Desert Foothills Theater presents this moving production at The Summit, a black box space perfect for this impactful and emotional show.

The Diary of Anne Frank is the record of two years in the life of a remarkable Jewish girl whose triumphant humanity in the face of unfathomable deprivation and fear has made her story one of the most enduring of our time.

New Works Festival @ Theater Works
Jul 17 @ 7:00 pm

The Dan Schay New Works Festival celebrates the development of new theatrical work by playwrights Kirt Shineman, Luke Gomez, Richard Warren, Ben Tyler and Grant Woods, as well as three one-act plays by the winners of the Arizona Thespian Playworks Annual Young Playwrights Competition, from July 8-24. Each work will be performed as a staged reading. The plays include:

“Junction Creek” by Kirt Shineman, July 8, 7 pm; July 9, 2:30 pm

“The Love and Violence Trilogy” by Luke Gomez, July 9, 7 pm and July 10, 2:30 pm

Three student one-acts by Arizona Thespian Playworks Annual Young Playwrights Competition winners, July 15, 7 pm and July 16, 2:30 pm (both performances are free)

“In the Valley of the Sun” by Richard Warren, July 16, 7 pm and July 17, 2:30 pm

“Sperm” by Ben Tyler, July 22, 7 pm and July 23, 2:30 pm

“The Things We Do” by Grant Woods, July 23, 7 pm and July 24, 2:30 pm

Theater Works is located at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 8355 W Peoria Ave, Peoria. Tickets for each performance are $12. The three one-act plays by Arizona Thespian Young Playwright Winners are free. For more information and tickets, visit theaterworks.org or call the box office at 623-815-7930.

Summer Film Series at Congregation Anshei Israel @ Congregation Anshei Israel
Jul 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Free and open to all! Enjoy a movie, popcorn and lemonade and the pleasure of spending a few, cool moments in the shadow of each other’s presence. Stay after each showing for a casual discussion of the film.

July 10 • The Fiddler on the Roof

July 17 • Marjorie Morningstar

July 24 • The Dybbuk

July 31 • The Jazz Singer

August 7 • The Pawnbroker

For more information, call Michelle at 520-745-5550, ext. 225 or visit www.caiaz.org

Jul
18
Mon
Cong. Anshei Israel Summer Camp for Kids 2016 @ Congregation Anshei Israel Preschool/Kindergarten
Jul 18 @ 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.

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