Storytime for Tots! Bring your tots, ages 2-5, for story time, featuring fun education on butterflies, caterpillars and more! Included with admission: $19.95 adults, $17.95 ages 13-17, $12.95 ages 3-12, ages 2 and under free. 10 am. Butterfly Wonderland, 9500 E Via de Ventura, Scottsdale. 480-800-3000 or butterflywonderland.com.
One of the many challenges the Lewis and Clark Expedition faced was meeting the health needs of its members during extended wilderness travel in an era marked by limited understanding of the human body, and no diagnostic tools, laboratories, or knowledge of bacteria and viruses. Miraculously, in spite of the limited practical knowledge, lack of surgical instruments, and small supply of mostly worthless medications, only one man in the Expedition died during the more than two years of formidable travel.
This documentary, written and narrated by four-time Emmy winner Craig Wirth, focuses on the medical thinking and practices of the time. It includes physician commentary from Gary Moulton, Ph.D., editor of the Journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Following the screening, co-producer and physician Dr. David Peck will answer audience questions and offer insights into the medicine of the era. After the program, Dr. Peck will be available to sign copies of his book, “Or Perish in the Attempt: The Hardship and Medicine of the Lewis and Clark Expedition,” in the museum store.
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.
Festive – Youth Hanukkah Shabbat at Or Adam Congregation, 122 E. Culver St., Phoenix. Call for more information. 480-865-4710 or oradam.com.
Ladies First is an informational networking and learning series. Each event features a panel of dynamic women who are leaders in their professional and philanthropic lives. They have built businesses and careers while maintaining a deep commitment to their families and the Jewish community. Join us and learn from them and from each other.
Making Your Own Path
Moderated by Kathy Sacks, CEO of Coleap, Making Your Own Path will feature women who have demonstrated remarkable vision and dedication in creating unique business ventures.
• The highs and lows of entrepreneurship – lessons learned
• Secrets of growing a business from scratch
• Why leadership is the key to building a successful business
Featured panelists include Aly Saxe, CEO & Founder of Iris PR; Lucia Schnitzer, Owner of Luci’s at the Orchard, Pomelo, Splurge, and Luci’s Healthy Marketplaces; and Beth Jo Zeitzer, President of R.O.I. Properties.
Thursday, December 1
6pm – Cocktails/appetizers
6:30pm – Program
Tickets: $10 pre-registration, $18 at the door
Includes wine & appetizers
Dietary laws observed
Complimentary childcare is available through The J Youth Department, 480.634.4949 or youth@vosjcc.org.
Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus
Social Hall
12701 N. Scottsdale Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Award-winning landscape and nature photographer Tom Brownold specializes in capturing the magnificence of the American West. In this presentation about his project “The Grandest Ride,” he offers a unique glimpse into the world of the Grand Canyon mules. He shares the daily behind-the-scenes routines of the mule wranglers, the historic livery barn at the South Rim, the experience of the trail ride down to Phantom Ranch and the lives of the mules themselves.
Brownold’s work has been published in Arizona Highways, Backpacker, Geographical Magazine, Nature’s Best, Outside Magazine, American Archeology, Skiing Magazine and Western Horseman. His images also appear in corporate and private collections, books and calendars.
Following the program, Brownold will sign his book “The Grandest Ride” in the museum store.
Join us at Hillel for a late night study and relaxation session. We will have a barista and a masseuse on site to provide an energy boost and some relaxation. There will be plenty of snacks and activities for those who just want a break. The upstairs will be set up as a quiet study space.