Wings of the Desert by Ric Nielsen
July 14-August 23
Wings of the Desert will focus on entomology and the patterns inherent in insects. The exhibit will explore nature through photography: the colors, the lines, and most of all, the beauty. Ric Nielsen, has lived in Tucson for more than 47 years, is a graduate of the University of Arizona, worked for the City of Tucson as the Art Director for 31 years, and is the Senior Graphic Designer at the University of Arizona Recreation Department. His love of nature started early in life through hikes and camping trips with his family. His father was an art teacher, and Ric believes that is where he gets his passion for art.
Opening Reception:
Sunday, July 16
2-4pm
Free and open to the public.
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday & Sunday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Closed Saturdays and Jewish holidays.
Visit OdySea Aquarium after 4 pm Thursday through Saturday evenings in June and July and pay ONLY $25 per general admission ticket. Plus, for each paid ticket you will receive a $10 voucher that can be used at any OdySea in the Desert restaurant or shop, excluding OdySea Treasures gift shop, that same day. Aquarium will be open until 8 pm during these events, with an early closing time of 6 pm on June 23, 24, and July 15, 27.
Vouchers are given on-site at the Aquarium, and are a one-time use only and have no cash value. Discount for general admission tickets only. Not valid on combo tickets or special encounters.
We’re going to ROCK the new school year! Live DJ (!!!), dancing, prizes, food, and more!
$24.95/girl. Tax is already included. This is a drop-off event.
Shabbat Experience at Congregation Bet Shalom, 3881 E River Road, Tucson from 9:30 am-noon. 9:30-10 am Hebrew reading for elementary school-aged children; 11 am-noon conversational Hebrew, prayers, stories, Torah reading for birth to grade 6. Also, join us for PJ Library story time. Free. 520-577-1171 or cbsaz.org.
Join Gesher Disability Resources (formerly Council For Jews With Special Needs) for our monthly Simchat Shabbat service. This month we will be at Temple Emanuel of Tempe. After services, stick around for a put luck style Kiddush lunch.
Simchat Shabbat is a FREE and fun service where all are welcome. Reservations for Simchat Shabbat are not required, but appreciated. Please call the CJSN offices at (480) 629-5343 or send an e-mail to debby@cjsn.org, to let us know when you will be joining us, how many in your party, or for any questions.
Visit OdySea Aquarium after 4 pm Thursday through Saturday evenings in June and July and pay ONLY $25 per general admission ticket. Plus, for each paid ticket you will receive a $10 voucher that can be used at any OdySea in the Desert restaurant or shop, excluding OdySea Treasures gift shop, that same day. Aquarium will be open until 8 pm during these events, with an early closing time of 6 pm on June 23, 24, and July 15, 27.
Vouchers are given on-site at the Aquarium, and are a one-time use only and have no cash value. Discount for general admission tickets only. Not valid on combo tickets or special encounters.
Schmooze Poker Night (30 & 40s). 5-8 PM at a private home in Tempe. Texas Hold’Em with $18 buy-in which includes food and prizes. Any event proceeds go to Jewish Family & Children’s Services. For additional details and to RSVP, visit Facebook.com/azschmooze.
USAT Splash & Dash
A Splash and Dash is a fun and fast-growing youth sport that combines running and swimming.
The USA Triathlon Splash & Dash Youth Aquathlon Series will be returning to The Tucson Jewish Community Center for the 3rd year. The J’s event will be one of fifty (50) events in total across the USA with events in each of the ten (10) USA Triathlon regions. The J’s event will be a timed event, but not all events across the country will offer that opportunity.
The focus is on PARTICIPATION rather than competition. The series will expose youth participants to USA Triathlon and the exciting world of multisport! Timing will not be required at each event, although it is acceptable. All events within the series will be USA Triathlon sanctioned.
Open to ages of 7-15 and have a USA Triathlon annual youth membership, you are eligible to take part in the fun and exciting multisport series! Be prepared for a great experience, bring a positive attitude, and be ready to learn firsthand about multisport! Please note that you do not need to be a member of the USAT Triathlon program, but registration costs a bit more.
$27.25 (USAT Members) or $37.25 (USAT non-members, includes $10 membership fee)
S.T.E.A.M. Sundays at the Children’s Museum Tucson, 200 S 6th Ave., Tucson. Features S.T.E.A.M.-based (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) educational programming on Sundays, with reduced admission all day of only $3 per person. 520-792-9985 or childrensmuseumtucson.org.
Come celebrate the JCC’s 15th birthday with a Fall Program Birthday Bash. Get great deals on fall programming and see what programs will be offered this Fall.