June 7
Tucson J-Family Diamondbacks Game versus New York Mets; Game Time: 1:10 pm (depart the J at 10:15 am, return by 6:30 pm). $36 includes coach bus transportation, admission to the game and snacks on the bus. Great seats. Contact Scott Zorn, 520-299-3000, ext. 192
June 7-July 5
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park free summer concerts. Bring a blanket or chairs to enjoy your favorite local bands, ranging from Motown to country to British. Sundays at 7:30 pm at 7301 E Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale. 480-312-2312, therailroadpark.com
June 17
Kulanu at the Diamondbacks. Departing from Camp Kulanu, 1118 W Glendale Ave., Phoenix, at 5:30 pm. Free for registered campers; $15 for others. Includes transportation and supervision to, at and from the game. Boys and girls going into 1st grade and older are welcome. RSVP: info@campkulanu.com
June 20 and July 18
Dive & Dine Movie, Dinner and Havdalah, a Tucson JCC annual summertime favorite! Enjoy a movie, dinner and night of swimming with family and friends at the beautiful outdoor pool area. Members: Adults $6, Children $5; Non-Members: $8; 2 & under are free. 3800 E River Road in Tucson. Check the JCC FYI Hotline at 299-3000, ext. 347, for movie titles and possible changes due to weather. or contact Scott at 520-299-3000, ext. 160, or szorn@tucsonjcc.org
June 21
Happy Father’s Day! Tell Dad you love him!
June 21
Beat It! Family Drumming Workshop for Dads and Kids-and Moms, Too! 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm. $12 per person. Catch the rhythm and learn the basics of African, Latin and pop-music hand drumming with master instructor Frank Thompson. Bring your own drum or use one of ours. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix. 480-478-6000, mim.org
CAMPS
Many local summer camps offer one-week sessions, so there’s still time to sign up!
East Valley JCC: (Chandler). Summer to Remember offers themed weeks through July 24. info@evjcc.org, 480-897-0588
Tucson JCC: Camp J 365 has one-and two-week sessions through July 31. camp@tucsonjcc.org, 520-299-3000, ext. 192
Valley of the Sun JCC: (Scottsdale). Camp Shemesh has weekly offerings through Aug. 7. youth@vosjcc.org, 480-483-7121, ext. 1275
MIM Summer Camp: Around the World weekly offerings are: Asia-June 1-5; Africa-June 8-12; Latin America-June 15-19; USA-June 22-26; $250/week or $240/week when two or more weeks are paid in advance. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix. 480-478-6000, mim.org
Mini Gan Izzy Summer Camp
June 8-July 31. Chabad of the East Valley, 875 N McClintock Dr. in Chandler, for preschoolers 2-5. 480-855-4333 or info@chabadcenter.com
Camp Kulanu: Day camp for preschool through junior high. June 22- July 31. Housed at Beth El. Congregation Beth El, 1118 W Glendale Ave in Phoenix. 602-730-4564, campkulanu.com
