Music & Me! A parent and child music class every Friday morning at the EVJCC. Taught by Hannah Creviston, Assistant Professor of Music at ASU, she uses an innovative curriculum to aid in developing musical potential of young children ages newborn through 18 months.
Help us create a new song! As we transition into the “Rhythm of Shabbat,” we will begin our service with a “Drum Circle” – we supply the instruments, you bring the rhythm! Percussion instruments will be available for all who wish to participate. Then we’ll share Shabbat dinner, followed by Open Lounge in the Youth Center with games and fun. Come celebrate Shabbat with ruach (spirit) and your congregational family! Dinner $25 per family (two adults & up to 4 children) and/or adults (13+) $10 per person. RSVP needed by Aug. 15.
Desert Foothills Jewish Community Association is presenting a Summer Film Festival. Films will be shown monthly following Shabbat services at 7:30 pm. The films will be shown at the Grayhawk Community Association office at 7940 E Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale in the Raptor Room. The schedule is: “Ahead of Time – Life & Times of Ruth Gruber” June 17, “1913 Seeds of Conflict” July 15, “A Home on the Range – Jewish Chicken Rangers of Petaluna” August 19 and “A Yiddish World Remembered” September 16. For information on pricing, call Arlene at 480-585-4437.
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.
The Tucson Jewish Community Center will host the only USA Triathlon Splash and Dash Youth Aquathlon in Arizona and the Southwest on Sunday, Aug. 21. Tucson is one of 45 cities across the United States designated to host a Splash and Dash event, which was created by USA Triathlon to introduce youth to a multisport lifestyle.
Splash and Dash is a fast-growing sport that combines running and swimming. The run can take place on a trail, road or path. The swim can take place in any body of water – a pool, reservoir or ocean.
The Tucson J competition is a timed event for participants ages 7-15. Athletes in the age group 7-10 will cover a 100-yard swim and a 1k run, while athletes ages 11-15 will complete a 200-yard swim and a 2k run. To register, visit tucsonjcc.org. Registration is open to all. The cost is $28.25 (USAT members) or $38.25 (USAT non-members, includes $10 membership fee). Deadline to register is Aug. 17.
Created by USA Triathlon for kids ages 7-15, this event is part of a national series to introduce youth to multi-sport competition. Includes running and swimming only! Jump in and give it a try! Register now at tucsonjcc.org.
Come to a Blood Drive benefitting United Blood in Beth El’s parking lot. Perform a mitzvah to give a life-saving blood donation to those in need. Contact Lori at 602.499.3467 for to sign up for this mitzvah today.