Ongoing:
Club J at the Valley of the Sun JCC
After-school programming ranging from sports to cooking and crafts to Israeli culture and more for grades K-8. Transportation from nearby schools available. Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-634-4949 or youth@vosjcc.org, vosjcc.org.
J Care at the East Valley JCC
Parent drop-off or bus transportation from area schools for grades K-7. Includes homework club, cooking, Israeli culture, dance, sports, gymnastics and more. Early pick-up from Kyrene schools on Wednesday early dismissals. East Valley Jewish Community Center, 908 N Alma School Road, Chandler. Contact Jeff at 480-897-0588 or hastj@evjcc.org, evjcc.org.
J-Care After-School Program at the Tucson JCC
Includes a variety of activities, Homework Hangout (help from education specialists), arts, sports or teens can hang in the Youth Lounge. Bus transportation from schools available for K-12. Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Road, Tucson. Contact Scott at 520-299-3000 ext. 192 or szorn@tucsonjcc.org, tucsonjcc.org.
Sept 2
Tot Shabbat at 5:45-7:15 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, family (2 adults and up to 4 children). $10, additional adult. RSVP to Kim, 520-745-5550 ext. 224 or edasst@caiaz.org.
Sept 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
Music & Me at East Valley JCC, 908 N Alma School Road, Chandler from 10-11 am. A parent and child music class. Hannah Creviston, assistant professor of music at ASU, uses an innovative curriculum to aid in developing musical potential of young children, newborn – 18 months. $5, class. 480-897-0588 or evjcc.org.
Sept 3 & 17
Kids Night Out at Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics & Dance Center, 3110 E Thunderbird Road, Phoenix, 6-10 pm. Kids ages 3-14 enjoy an exciting evening of gymnastics, dance, organized games, sports, jumping in a bounce house and on trampolines, obstacle courses, and then wind down the evening with a movie. $30, child; $5 sibling discount. Pizza, snacks and drinks included. Advanced registration required; $5 fee for same-day registration. 602-992-5790 or arizonasunrays.com.
Sept 10
Kids Night Out – Keepin’ it Cool in the Summer for grades K-5 at Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 6-10 pm. Parents, enjoy the night out while the kids cool off with ice painting, ice cream making, snowball fight and delicious dinner. Movie: “Norm of the North.” For information, contact 480.634.4949 or youth@vosjcc.org.
Teens Night Out – Roller Skating at Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 6-10 pm. Start at The J’s Teen Lounge for Havdalah and mixers, then hop in the vans and head to the roller rink. All entry costs included and a snack is provided upon return to The J. $40, members; $50, non-members. For information, contact 480-634-4949 or youth@vosjcc.org.
Sept 12, 19 & 26
Parent-Tot Class for ages 9-24 months and their parents. Singing, art projects, stories, snacks and parenting advice. Free. 9-11 am at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E 5th St., Tucson. 520-745-5550 or edasst@caiaz.org.
Sept 16
Shabbat Stay and Play/Shabbat on the Go features singing and blessings in the art gallery, a special lunch discount for participating parents and children and play space fun immediately following. 10 am at the Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Road, Tucson. Free. 520-299-3000 ext. 236 or tucsonjcc.org.
Family Shabbat Service and Dinner at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E Fifth St., Tucson from 5:45-8:30 pm. Interactive and upbeat Shabbat celebration for families incorporates fun-spirited melodies and family-themed activities. Dinner $25 per family (2 adults and up to 4 children) and/or adults (13+) $10 per person. RSVP by Sept 12. 520-745-5550 ext. 224 or caiaz.org.
In the Garden Fall Shabbat Potluck from 6-7:30 pm. Includes Garden of Eden inspired recipes prepared by the J-Care Garden Club kids and earthworm dirt cup dessert projects. Please bring a dairy dish for 10 to share. $5 at the door, $3 in advance. Tucson JCC, 3800 E River Road, Tucson. 520-299-3000 ext. 236 or jzorn@tucsonjcc.org.
Sept 16, 23 & 30
Mommy & Me Rock Shabbat at Temple Kol Ami Early Childhood Center, 15030 N 64th St., Scottsdale from 9-10:30 am. Teacher-led class for moms and children ages infant to 2 years. Moms connect and share experiences while their children learn and grow. Members: $5, class; or $35, 10-class pass for Temple Kol Ami members. Non-members : $10, class; $75, 10-class pass. For registration and information, contact 480-951-5825 or tkaecc@templekolami.org.
Sept 17
Parents Night Out gives parents a well-deserved break! Experienced JCC staff lead games, crafts and more. Separate movies for younger and older children. 6-11 pm. $25, first child, $15, sibling. Non-members welcome. East Valley JCC, 908 N Alma School Road, Chandler. Contact Jeff at 480-897-0588 or hastj@evjcc.org.
Sept 18
Schmooze Young Families Play at the Splash Pad. See page 86
Super Sunday in the Hallway – Rosh Hashanah Fun at Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 10 am-3 pm. Rosh Hashanah open house with children’s activities, including Rosh Hashanah stories with PJ Library, New Year’s crafts and apple snacks. Children make New Year’s cards for IDF soldiers. Free for everyone. 480-634-4949 or youth@vosjcc.org.
New Year’s Family Cooking at Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 2-3:30 pm. A Rosh Hashanah event for the whole family making challah and honey-apple parfait. Each family receives prayers, recipes and traditions to take home. Kosher dietary laws observed. $20, member families; $30, non-member families. 480-634-4949 or youth@vosjcc.org.
Sept 20
School Days Out for grades K-8. Special activities such as sports, art, swimming, cooking and more. 9 am-4 pm (pre- and post-care hours for grades K-5 available for additional fee, 6th grade and older may roam). $45, member; $55 non-member. Tucson JCC, 3800 E River Road, Tucson. 520-299-3000 ext. 394 or tucsonjcc.org.
Sept 25
Northwest Fun in the Sun Day at Riverfront Park, 551 N Lambert Place, Tucson from 1-4 pm. Enjoy a one-mile walk, inflatable obstacle courses, activity tables, popcorn, food trucks and more! Free. 520-299-3000 or tucsonjcc.org.
Sept 29-Oct 9
A Little Princess. See page 48.
