Calendar

Dec
22
Thu
Fit-N-Fun Day Camp @ Xtreme Gymnastics
Dec 22 @ 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 22 @ 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.

Tikkun Olam: Repairing the World Selected Artworks of Beth Ames Swartz @ Arizona Jewish Historical Society Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center Center
Dec 22 @ 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.

Seniors: It’s Not Just Lunch
Dec 22 @ 11:00 pm – Dec 23 @ 12:00 am

It’s Not Just Lunch Wed., Jan. 4 | Noon-1:30 p.m. Valley of the Sun JCC – 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254 Great speakers and a different topic each month with a full kosher lunch. $5 suggested donation. A collaboration with SOS. For more information and to register, contact Chani at 602.492.7670 or chani@sosaz.org.

Dec
23
Fri
Fit-N-Fun Day Camp @ Xtreme Gymnastics
Dec 23 @ 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 Camp Rimon @ East Valley Jewish Community Center
Dec 23 @ 9:00 am

Winter Camp Rimon at the East Valley Jewish Community Center, 980 N Alma School Road, Chandler. Field trips, themed activities, sports, art projects, cooking, science and more. 9 am-3:30 pm; extended hours available. Daily and weekly pricing. 480-897-0588 or evjcc.org.

Winter Wonderland @ Butterfly Wonderland
Dec 23 @ 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.

Mediterranean Shabbat Dinner with guest Speaker, David N Weiss @ Chabad of Scottsdale
Dec 23 @ 6:30 pm

The Wild Spiritual Ride of a Hollywood Screenwriter.

A hilarious and inspiring adventures of a nice Jewish boy who spent years as a charismatic church youth leader, before penning the classic Rugrats Chanukah Special and returning to his Jewish roots via a blockbuster writing career.

Dec
24
Sat
Peanut Butter and Fluff Mitzvah Project @ Temple Chai
Dec 24 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Participants are asked to bring large jars of peanut butter and marshmallow fluff and large loaves of bread. The sandwiches will be donated to St. Vincent de Paul’s food bank. The synagogue will also be collecting socks, underwear, blankets, backpacks, duffel bags and toiletries for the homeless.

 

Community Chanukah Party @ Chabad of Scottsdale
Dec 24 @ 7:30 pm
Giant Menorah Lighting
Dairy Buffet Dinner
Program for adults
Amazing Kids program
Saturday December 24th  at 7.30pm
Adult $18.00 Children under 13  $5.00
A Maccababy’s Gotta Do what a Maccababy’s Gotta Do!
Hollywood comic and screen writer, David Weiss will share how Torah led to funny, moving and memorable scenes in Rugrats Chanukah, Shrek2 and Smurfs.

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