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Dec
16
Fri
Tikkun Olam: Repairing the World Selected Artworks of Beth Ames Swartz @ Arizona Jewish Historical Society Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center Center
Dec 16 @ 10:30 am

Tikkun Olam: Repairing the World Selected Artworks of Beth Ames Swartz at the Arizona Jewish Historical Society, 122 E Culver St., Phoenix. Beth Ames Swartz has had a remarkable artistic career for over fifty-five years including more than seventy museum and gallery exhibitions, three books, five catalogs, numerous critically acclaimed national reviews and three traveling museum exhibitions. For more information, contact Jeffrey Schesnol at 602-241-7870 or jschesnol@azjhs.org.

Family Shabbat Service & Dinner @ Congregation Anshei Israel
Dec 16 @ 5:45 pm – 8:30 pm

Family Shabbat Service & Dinner at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E 5th St., Tucson from 5:45-8:30 pm. Service begins with a “drum circle” – instruments are supplied, you bring the rhythm! Percussion instruments will be available for all who wish to participate. Then Shabbat dinner, followed by Open Lounge in the Youth Center with games and fun. $25 per family (2 adults & up to 4 children). Additional adults $10 per person. RSVP to Kim, 520-745-5550 ext. 224 or edasst@caiaz.org.

Dec
17
Sat
Winter Wonderland @ Butterfly Wonderland
Dec 17 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Butterfly Wonderland becomes Winter Wonderland to kick off the holiday season with our tranquil blue, white and silver decor. Every Saturday and Sunday, and every day from December 19 through 23, our amazing 7ft. living angels with expansive wings add an ethereal aura to the Conservatory from 10am-4pm, while musical groups Nouveau Papillon, the Scottsdale String Quartet and harpist Adrienne Bridgewater fill the air with the serene sounds of the season from 11am-3pm.

The American West in Film and Television, The Sidekicks @ Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West
Dec 17 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

They may not have been the lead characters, but no true Western was complete without a trusty sidekick. Sidekicks were loyal friends who provided emotional connections to the audience, conveyed plot information and were often the comic relief in films. George “Gabby” Hayes was the most famous among them, but many others found fame in this role.

Join Arizona’s Official Western Film Historian Charlie LeSueur as he discusses the roles, and rules, of life as a sidekick to some of the most famous cowboys to ride across the silver screen.

Dec
18
Sun
Cycle for Good @ Tucson Jewish Community Center
Dec 18 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Tucson Jewish Community Center (the Tucson J) in partnership with Israel Ride, Ride for the Living and the JCC Association of North America’s Cycle for Good program will present several fundraising cycling events over the next eight months. Each ‘ride’ will raise money for various Tucson J programs and also for the JCC in Krakow, Poland. All rides will take place in the Tucson J’s Indoor Cycling Studio.

This event is a virtual ride sponsored by the JCCA of North America. All ticket proceeds will benefit The J’s Taglit Day program, helping support young adults with disabilities. This ride is one hour starting at 8:00 a.m., 9:00a.m., 11:00a.m. and noon. Tickets are $18 per hour.

Hanukkah Family Workshop & Kollel @ Congregation Anshei Israel
Dec 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Hanukkah Family Workshop & Kollel at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E 5th St., Tucson from 9 am-noon. Learning activities, adult education, Maccabiah competition and Hanukkah party with food and games. Free; please RSVP by Dec. 14. 520-745-5550 ext. 227 or eddir@caiaz.org.

Schmooze Singles & Couples @ East Valley JCC
Dec 18 @ 9:00 am

Schmooze Singles & Couples (30s & 40s) to volunteer with Ladles of Love.  East Valley JCC, 908 N Alma School Road, Chandler. Meet at 9 am to cook meals for families in need. Meal preparation will go until 12:30 pm with opportunities to deliver meals after that if interested. For additional details and for the RSVP link, visit Facebook.com/azschmooze.

Winter Wonderland @ Butterfly Wonderland
Dec 18 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Butterfly Wonderland becomes Winter Wonderland to kick off the holiday season with our tranquil blue, white and silver decor. Every Saturday and Sunday, and every day from December 19 through 23, our amazing 7ft. living angels with expansive wings add an ethereal aura to the Conservatory from 10am-4pm, while musical groups Nouveau Papillon, the Scottsdale String Quartet and harpist Adrienne Bridgewater fill the air with the serene sounds of the season from 11am-3pm.

Dec
19
Mon
Fit-N-Fun Day Camp @ Xtreme Gymnastics
Dec 19 @ 9:00 am

Fit-N-Fun Day Camp at Xtreme Gymnastics, 15821 N 79th St. #3, Scottsdale from 9 am-3 pm; extended hours available. Gymnastics, trampoline, group challenge activities, obstacle courses, team sports, inflatables and more. For ages 3-12. Half- and full-day options. $49-62 daily rate; $199-$256 weekly rate. Reservations required. 480-596-3543 or xtreme@xtremegymnastics.com.

Winter Wonderland @ Butterfly Wonderland
Dec 19 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Butterfly Wonderland becomes Winter Wonderland to kick off the holiday season with our tranquil blue, white and silver decor. Every Saturday and Sunday, and every day from December 19 through 23, our amazing 7ft. living angels with expansive wings add an ethereal aura to the Conservatory from 10am-4pm, while musical groups Nouveau Papillon, the Scottsdale String Quartet and harpist Adrienne Bridgewater fill the air with the serene sounds of the season from 11am-3pm.

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