Calendar & Singles

Calendar

SATURDAY/23

Eretz Cultural Center: 9:30 a.m. Shabbat services. 6170 Wilbur Ave., Reseda. For more information, call (818) 342-9303.

Vroman’s Bookstore: 11 a.m. Reading of the book “Teacha: Stories from a yeshiva,” by Jerry Albarelli and workshop. 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. For more information, call (626) 449-5320.

Congregation Beth Chayim Chadashim: 3 p.m. Women’s pool and jacuzzi party with restauraunt dinner, followed by Havdalah. For reservations, location or more information, call (323)931-7023.

Mayer Productions: 8 p.m. Play, “You Haven’t Changed a Bit and Other Lies,” about three couples and their decision to renew their wedding vows at 60 amid the trials and tribulations of the “age rage” years. $22.50-$25. The Whitefire Theatre, 13500 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. For tickets or more information, call (818) 906-0675.

SUNDAY/8

Valley Cultural Center: 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Performance by Preservation Hall Jazz Band, as part of the Free Concerts in the Park program. Warner Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon, Woodland Hills. For more information, call (818) 704-1358.

Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey: 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Sunset Sunday with musical entertainment by DJ Martin East, swimming, specialty drinks and lunch on the Jer-ne Deck, every Sunday. Through July 15. 4375 Admiralty Wy, Marina del Rey. For more information, call (310) 574-4360.

Orthodox Union: 7 p.m. Meet to celebrate the National Day of Prayer and Action for Israel Day with discussion of Palestinian-Israeli issues. B’nai David-Judea Congregation, 8906 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (310) 229-9000 ext. 3.

MONDAY/9

The Wellness Community: 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Just Between Men discussion and support group regarding prostate cancer. 2716 Ocean Park Blvd., Suite 1040, Santa Monica. For more information, call (310) 314-2555.

TUESDAY/10

Zimmer Children’s Museum: 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Ceramic painting session. Through Aug. 28. $10 (members); $14 (nonmembers). 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (323) 761-8989.

West Valley JCC: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Senior Health Fair with free blood pressure, body fat, dental, hearing, memory and osteoporosis screenings. 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. For more information, call (818) 464-3300.

Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center: 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Lecture, “King David: The real life of the man who ruled Israel” by author Jonathan Kirsch. Refreshments served. 1434 N. Altadena Dr., Pasadena. For reservations or more information, call (626) 798-1161.

Congregation Beth Chayim Chadashim: 7 p.m. Lecture, “Jewish Ethics & Values,” by Rabbi Lisa Edwards as part of the “Jews, Judaism and History series. $12 (members); $15 (partners of members); $18 (nonmembers). 6000 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (323) 931-7023.

WEDNESDAY/11

West Valley JCC: 6:30 p.m.-7:15 p.m. Wear Your Slippers story reading for children, every Wednesday. Through Aug. 15. 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. For more information, call (818) 464-3300.

Sierra Club: 7:30 p.m. Presentation, “The Wonders of Alaska,” with a slide show of Glacier Bay, Kenai River and a poetry reading. Westwood United Methodist Church, 10497 Wilshire Blvd., Westwood. For more information, call (323) 653-9589.

THURSDAY/12

Temple Ner Tamid of Downey: 7 p.m. Women-to-Women potluck havurah on the second Thursday of every month. Now accepting donations for abused and battered women. 10629 Lakewood Blvd., Downey. For more information, call (562) 861-9276.

Rishon B’nai Brith: 7 p.m. Piano and accordian entertainment by Jerome Elliot. Temple Judea, 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. For more information, call (818) 990-1473.

FRIDAY/13

West Valley JCC: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mature Driving lesson. $11 (members); $13 (nonmembers). 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. For more information, call (818) 464-3300.

Barnes & Noble: 7:30 p.m. “Sex and the City” author, Candace Bushnell signs her new book, “Four Blondes.” 1201 Third St., Santa Monica. For more information, call (310) 260-9110.

Temple Emanuel: 6 p.m. Erev Shabbat service. 300 N. Clark Dr., Beverly Hills. For more information, call (310) 274-6388.

Leo Baeck Temple: 6:15 p.m. Shabbat Under the Stars service with book review and women’s dinner, followed by oneg shabbat. 1300 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (310) 476-2861.

Congregation Mishkon Tephilo: 6:30 p.m. Shabbat service. Also: 7 p.m.-9 p.m., Mondays, Prayerbook Hebrew class; 8:15p.m.-9:30 p.m., Tuesdays, “Talmud and Tea” discussion; and 12:30 p.m., Wednesdays, “Alanon”. 206 Main St., Venice. For more information, call (310) 392-3029.

UPCOMING

OASIS/Older Adult Service: Oct. 2-10, Trip to the French Canada, including Toronto, Niagra Falls, Ottawa, Montreal and more. $1999. Also: Nov. 6-20 Trip to China with tour of Shanghai, Beijing, the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square and much more. $2,649. For booking or more information, call (310) 446-8053.

Singles

 

SATURDAY/7

Palos Verdes Singles (35+): 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Dinner dance party at a private home. $25. For more information, call (310) 372-6071.

Elite Jewish Theatre Singles: 8 p.m.”Company,” a play by Stephen Sondheim. $17.50. For reservations or more information, call (310) 203-1312.

Jewish Association of Single Professionals: 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Dance party with a DJ, food and bar. $20. Newport Beach Radisson Hotel, 4545 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. For more information, call (323) 656-7777.

Hashalom: 10 p.m. Melave Malka with live music and bingo. 1110 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (310) 652-9014.

SUNDAY/8

L.A.’s Best Connection: Meet to got to San Diego Zoo. $15. For more information, call (323) 782-0435.

Westside Investment Networking Group (30+): 2 p.m. Meet to network and socialize. 1021 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. For more information, call (310) 828-7326.

Jewish Single Parents and Singles Association (30’s-50’s): Noon. Lunch at the Olive Garden. Children welcome. 16811 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach. For reservations or more information, call (714) 842-3229.

Aish SpeedDating (25-40): 6:30 p.m. Introductions in a round-robin format at a coffee shop. $20. For reservations, location or more information, call (310) 278-8672.

New Age Singles (55+): 1 p.m. Bridge at a private home. $3 (members); $5 (guests). For more information, call (818) 907-0337.

Jewish Association of Single Professionals: 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Party with DJ, food and bar. $15. Pasion, 12215 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. For more information, call (323) 656-7777.

MONDAY/9

Israeli Folk Dancing: 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Open dancing session. Also: Dancing lessons by Michelle every Thursday. $6. 2244 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (800) 750-5432.

TUESDAY/10

Jewish Single Professionals and Singles Association (30’s-50’s): 7 p.m. Meet for coffee and a Balboa Island walk. For location or more information, call (714) 559-3970.

Westwood Jewish Singles (45+): 7:30 p.m. Coffee, Cake and Conversation,” discussion group on varied topics every Tuesday. $8. For more information, call (310) 444-8986.

WEDNESDAY/11

Helkeinu Foundation (20-40): 8 p.m. Lecture and discussion by Rabbi Shlomo Goldberg on self-improvement every Wednesday. $10. For more information, call (310) 785-0440.

THURSDAY/12

California Tip Toppers Club: 7:30 p.m. Meet to socialize. Only women who are six feet tall and above and men who are 6 feet 4 inches tall. For more information, call (310) 784-5537.

FRIDAY/13

Sinai Temple: 7:30 p.m. Friday Night Live prayer service led by Rabbi David Wolpe and Cantor Craig Taubman, followed by Israeli dancing and refreshments, the second Friday of every month. 10400 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (310) 474-1518. ext. 3234.

Elite Jewish Theatre Singles: Sat., July 14, 7:30 p.m. “Hooked on Swing,” performance by Pasadena Pops Orchestra. $17.50. For reservations or more information, call (310) 203-1312.

Harbor Jewish Singles (50-73): 5:45 p.m. Picnic at Mason Park, Irvine. $8 (members); $10 (nonmembers). For directions, reservations or more information, call (714) 283-3248 by July 9.

UPCOMING

Costa Rican Adventures (24-53): Sat., Aug. 11-Sat., Aug. 18. Trip to Costa Rica’s Carribean Coast with hiking through the country’s rainforests, whitewater rafting, kayaking, snorkeling, boat rides and tour of the indigenous regions. $1,295 (includes all meals, double-occupancy accomodations, ground transportation and all activities). For booking or more information, call (800) 551-7887.

New Age Singles (55+): Sun., July 15, 2 p.m. Meet to see “The Book of Esther,” followed by a no-host dinner at a restaurant. $12 (members); $15 (guests). Theatre East, 12655 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. For reservations or more information, call (818) 347-8355.