Calendar

Dec
2
Fri
Tot Shabbat @ Congregation Anshei Israel
Dec 2 @ 5:45 pm – 8:00 pm

Tot Shabbat at 5:45-8 pm at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E 5th St., Tucson. Special Kabbalat Shabbat Service for young families to welcome the Sabbath with stories and songs, followed by kid-friendly Shabbat dinner. $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
3
Sat
4th Annual Chess and Science Festival & All-Girls Tournament – 2016 @ Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium
Dec 3 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Our 4th ANNUAL CHESS AND SCIENCE FESTIVAL & ALL-GIRLS TOURNAMENT is scheduled for Saturday, December 3rd, 2016

FESTIVAL IS OPEN FOR ALL!
Special Flandrau reduced admission: Adult $5, Child $3
THE EVENT INCLUDES:
 ALL-GIRLS CHESS TOURNAMENT IN 3 SECTIONS (OPEN, U800 & U400). USCF RATED. Entry Fee – please see details on events4chess.com
 VARIOUS CHESS ACTIVITIES
 MANY SCIENCE EXHIBITS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
 MUSEUM ADMISSION
 LASER SHOWS
 … AND MUCH MORE!

ORGANIZATION, SUPPORT AND SPONSORSHIP COMES FROM:
 3-TIME US WOMEN’S CHESS CHAMPION – WGM ANJELINA BELAKOVSKAIA
 BELAKOVSKAIA CHESS ACADEMY PARENTS
 FLANDRAU SCIENCE CENTER AND PLANETARIUM
 Numerous Tucson companies and organizations, including the University of Arizona,
College of Science and Math Department
 UNITED STATES CHESS FEDERATION

Our Mission: To organize a special and memorable event that will have a long lasting positive influence on participants, parents and observers, through promoting girls’ self-esteem, confidence, and ability to compete in intellectual areas and achieve great success in chess and beyond – including math, science, finance, business and life!

Info: www.ChessandScienceFestival.com (520) 370-0700 Anjelina@gmail.com
ALL-GIRLS tournament registration – events4chess.com
SPONSORSHIP – please support our event!!! You can donate by check, volunteer, set-up exhibits and more – we welcome all the help!

Winter Wonderland @ Butterfly Wonderland
Dec 3 @ 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
4
Sun
On the Cutting Edge…Today’s Jewish Women @ Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus
Dec 4 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

On the Cutting Edge…Today’s Jewish Women is a symposium for women of all ages at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale from 9 am-5 pm. Learn from top notch college professors and presenters on a wide-range of important topics for today’s world. Enjoy a gourmet luncheon and fabulous raffles. $48. RSVP to Linda Feldman, 480-634-8050 or linda@bjephoenix.org.

Second Annual Modern Israel Conference @ University of Arizona Student Union
Dec 4 @ 9:00 am

Second Annual Modern Israel Conference at University of Arizona Student Union, 1303 E University Blvd., Tucson. The title for this year’s conference is Balancing Unity and Diversity – Israel’s Changing Society and Politics. 9 am-3 pm on Dec. 4 and from 9 am-4 pm on Dec. 5; with dinner and keynote address at 7 pm. $50-$150 with a discount for students. For more information or to register online, visit judaic.arizona.edu/IsraelConference2016.

Winter Wonderland @ Butterfly Wonderland
Dec 4 @ 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.

Desert Caucus brunch featuring Congressman Brendan Boyle* (D-PA-13th) @ Skyline Country Club
Dec 4 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

The Desert Caucus, Inc. will welcome Congressman Brendan Boyle* (D-PA-13th) on Sunday, December 4 at 10:30 AM at Skyline Country Club. Guests should be potential members and must have reservations. Please contact the Desert Caucus at 520-490-1453 or email desertcaucus@gmail.com.

The Desert Caucus, Inc. is a bipartisan, single issue Jewish political action committee supporting federal congressional candidates outside of Arizona who support a strong U.S. Israel relationship. Members pay dues and are entitled to attend between seven and nine events September through May/early June. There is no further solicitation of funds.

* Dependent on the outcome of the November election.

Aleph Bet Day @ Tucson Jewish Community Center
Dec 4 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Bring your children to a special afternoon celebrating the Hebrew “Aleph Bet.” There will be fun for all ages as we kick off local Tucson artist, LynnRae Lowe’s, Aleph Bet art opening in the fine art gallery with Aleph Bet Yoga and Aleph Bet letter jewelry beading. Learn how to spell your name in Hebrew with help from the Shinshinim.

Dec
5
Mon
Second Annual Modern Israel Conference @ University of Arizona Student Union
Dec 5 @ 9:00 am

Second Annual Modern Israel Conference at University of Arizona Student Union, 1303 E University Blvd., Tucson. The title for this year’s conference is Balancing Unity and Diversity – Israel’s Changing Society and Politics. 9 am-3 pm on Dec. 4 and from 9 am-4 pm on Dec. 5; with dinner and keynote address at 7 pm. $50-$150 with a discount for students. For more information or to register online, visit judaic.arizona.edu/IsraelConference2016.

Beginner’s Tai Chi @ Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley
Dec 5 @ 2:30 pm

Beginners’ Tai Chi: NEW CLASS 2:30 – 4 p.m. Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley Social Hall, 3400 N. Dobson Road, Chandler. Open to the general public; no experience required. Repeats every Monday through Dec. 19 except Sept. 5, Oct. 3, 10. Free. Information: taichi@tbsev.org

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