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SATURDAY/11

Congregation Kol Ami: 10 a.m. Torah Study at the temple office. 9056 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 100, West Hollywood. For more information, call (310) 248-6320. Westside JCC: 8:30 p.m.-midnight. Israeli folk dancing with David Edery, the second Saturday of every month, featuring folk dance artists. Today: Moshiko Halevy. $5 (members); $6 (nonmembers). 5870 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. For mor einformation, call (323) 938-2531 ext. 2225.

Senior Multipurpose Center: 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Dance to live 40s music by Shirley Kay and the Globetrotter Group every Saturday. Refreshments served. $2. For more information, call (310) 473-3161.

Temple Beth Torah: 8 p.m. Performance of 20s, 30s and 40s music by the Vox Box Band and Donna Cooper. Proceeds benefit the Ventura Jewish Festival. $20 (adults at the door); $18 (adults, in advance); $13 (children under 14). 7620 Foothill Road, Ventura. For tickets or more information, call (805) 382-4665.

SUNDAY/12

Westside JCC: 2 p.m. “Table Settings,” play about three generations of a Jewish family starring Ed Begley Jr. Refreshments served. $12 (nonmembers); $10 (members). Senior and student discounts. 5870 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. For tickets or more information, call (323) 938-2531 ext. 2225.

Kesher Nashim: 7 p.m. “Jewish Roots,” comedy performance about being Jewish in Hollywood. Dessert buffet included. $10 (temple members); $12 (nonmembers). Congregation Mishkon Tephilo, 206 Main St., Venice. For reservations or more information, call (310) 392-3029.

Temple Beth Torah: 10 a.m. Brotherhood Membership Picnic, potluck anniversary celebration with a Jolly Jump and kit decorating for the kids at Marina Park in Ventura. For more information, call (805) 382-4665.

Solidarity For Israel: 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Rally to support Israel, every Sunday in front of the Federal Building on Wilshire. For more information, call (818) 395-0414.

MONDAY/13

West Valley JCC: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Trip to Pechanga Casino, with deluxe bus transportation. Lunch buffet and beverages included. $10 (members); $15 (nonmembers). Also: Thurs., 6:30 p.m., Summer Video Fest continues with “A Stranger Among Us.” 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. For more information, call (818) 464-3300.

TUESDAY/14

Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center: 1 p.m.-3 p.m. A member of the Consulate General of Israel will speak on the current situation in Israel. Refreshments served. 1434 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena.

Barnes & Noble: 8 p.m. Ralph Fertig signs and discusses his book “When the Jews Tore Down the Ghetto Walls.” 111 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. For more information, call (626) 585-0362.

Congregation Beth Chayim Chadashim: 7 p.m. “Evolution of Rosh Hashanah,” lecture by Rabbi Lisa Edwards as part of the Jewish History series. $12 (members); $15 (partners of members); $18 (nonmembers). Also: Fri., 6:30 p.m. Potluck Shabbat dinner and service with Yiddishkeit and music. 6000 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (323) 931-7023.

WEDNESDAY/15

Women in Transition: “Women in Transition,” free support group for women facing difficulties such as divorce or depression. For more information, call (818) 885-6909.

THURSDAY/16

Skirball Cultural Center: 7:30 p.m. The Sunset Concert series features jazz music by The California Guitar Trio. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (310) 440-4500.

IVRI-Nasawi Organization: 8:30 p.m. Poetry reading in English and Hebrew, followed by a discussion of Mizrahi (Middle Eastern) Jewish culture. $5 (members); $7 (nonmembers). Baroque Literary Arts Center, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. For more information, call (310) 822-3006.

National Council of Jewish Women: 11:30 a.m. Luncheon. $15. J.R. Seafood Restaurant, 11901 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles. For reservations or more information, call (310) 395-1802.

FRIDAY/17

Temple Menorah of Redondo Beach: 6 p.m. “Schmooze With Jews,” barbeque and service. For reservations or more information, call (310) 316-8444.

Singles

SATURDAY/11

Jewish Singles Meeting Place (30s & 40s): 5 p.m. Hawaiian luau at a private home in North Hills. $8. For reservations or more information, call (818) 893-4879.

New Age Singles (55+): 7 p.m. Dance party with a chicken dinner, wine, dessert and coffee. $12 (members and all men before 8 p.m.); $15 (guests). For more information, call (310) 473-1391.

Jewish Association of Single Professionals: 7:30 p.m.-midnight. Dance party with a DJ, appetizer buffet, dessert and no-host bar. $25 (at the door); $20 (in advance). Luxe-Summit Hotel, 11461 Sunset Blvd., Bel Air. For tickets or more information, call (323) 656-7777.

SUNDAY/12

Jewish Singles Golf Connection (55-70): Meet to play golf at a nin-hole course, every Sunday morning. $11. For more information, call (310) 802-0079.

East Coast Connection (21-35): 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Bagel brunch on the patio of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, followed by a museum walk. $1 (brunch). For reservations or more information, call (310) 358-9930.

Elite Jewish Theatre Singles: Noon. Meet in Chatsworth to attend the Ventura County Fair by Metrolink. $10 (round-trip train fare). $7 (general admission); $4 (55 +). For more information, call (310) 203-1312.

L.A.’s Best Connection: 1 p.m. Social bagel brunch at Farmer’s Market on 3rd and Fairfax. For reservations or more information, call (323) 782-0435.

Aish Speed Dating (30-45): 6:40 p.m. Meet singles in a round-robin fashion at a local coffee shop. $20. For reservations or more information, call (310) 278-8672.

Jewish Association of Single Professionals: 7:30 p.m.-midnight. Cocktail dance party. $17 (free parking). Beverly Hills Cuisine, 9025 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. For more information, call (323) 656-7777.

MONDAY/13

Monday Night Group (55+): General meeting to plan events and trips. Meets the second Monday of every month. $15 (yearly membership). For more information, call (818) 345-0767.

TUESDAY/14

Bridge For Singles (59+): 7:30 p.m. Meet to play bridge every Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday. $4. For more information, call (310) 398-9649.

WEDNESDAY/15

Volleyball Singles: 6 p.m. Volleyball matches in Redondo Beach every Wednesday, followed by a no-host dinner. For more information, call (310) 783-0689.

Helkeinu Foundation (20-40): 8 p.m. Discussion on self-improvement, led by Rabbi Shlomo Goldberg. $10. For location or more information, call (310) 785-0440.

THURSDAY/16

Harbor Jewish Singles (50-73): 6 p.m. “Europa A La Rousseu,”program at the Hollywood Bowl, featuring some of the greatest European composers. $21. For more information, call (714) 963-2955.

Club J (21+): 7:30 p.m. Spectacular bash with dancing, music, drinks and entertainment. $10 (before 9 p.m.). Los Angeles Entertainment Center, 333 Boylston St., Los Angeles. For more information, e-mail GoToClubJ@hotmail.com.

Jewish Singles Meeting Place (30s & 40s): 7:30 p.m. The Whitmore/Lindley Theater in North Hollywood presents “Soap Scum,” a parody combining “General Hospital” and “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” $5. For reservations, directions or more information, call (818) 343-1846.

FRIDAY/17

New Age Singles (55+): 5:30 p.m. Dinner at Froman’s Deli and Shabbat services at Temple Beth Shir Shalom. For dinner reservations or more information, call (310) 838-7459.

Jewish Single Parents & Singles Association (30s-50s): 6:30 p.m. Shabbat dinner and service. $22. Orange County Jewish Community Center, 250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa. For reservations or more information, call (714) 755-0340 ext. 115.

Aaron’s Tent Group Shabbos Experience (20s & 30s): 8 p.m. Catered candlelight Shabbat dinner, followed by a discussion and after-party. $12. Congregation Mogen David, 9717 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. For reservations or more information, call (310) 556-5609 by Aug. 15.

Singles

MONDAY/2

Singles Helping Others: 7 p.m. General meeting to plan events and activities. For more information, call (323) 769-1307.

Israeli Folk Dancing: 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Dance session with Israel Yakovee. Also: Lessons every Thursday with Michelle. $6. 2244 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, call (800) 750-5432.

TUESDAY/3

Singles Helping Others: 7:30 p.m. Fourth of July celebration at the Hollywood Bowl, with fireworks. $18. For reservations or more information, call (323) 851-9070.

Bridge for Singles (59+): 7:30 p.m. Intermediate players meet at a private West Los Angeles home. $4. For more information, call (310) 398-9649.

Jewish Association of Single Professionals (25-55): 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Independence dance party with appetizers, dessert and no-host bar. $20. Lush, 2020 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica. For more information, call (323) 656-7777.

Social Circle (35-59): 8 p.m. Blue Jeans Bash with a live Oldies band, dancing, food and drinks. $20 (members); $25 (nonmembers). Stephen S. Wise Temple, 15500 Stephen S. Wise Dr., Los Angeles. For more information, call (310) 476-8561.

Stu & Lew Productions (21-39): 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Fourth annual Summer Blowout dance party. $20 House of Blues, 8430 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. For tickets or more information, call (310) 364-2301.

WEDNESDAY/4

L’Chaim Entertainment (21+): 9:30 p.m. Party with singers and a DJ playing international, salsa, Middle Eastern and hip-hop music. $10. Dinner available with reservations. Beverly Hills Cuisine, 9025 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. For more information, call (310) 289-4435.

Nexus (21-39): 2 p.m. Independence Day potluck picnic, with volleyball, canoeing, barbeque and fireworks at North Lake, Woodbridge, Irvine. For more information, call (714) 974-2279.

Jewish Singles Meeting Place (30’s-40’s): 5 p.m. Barbeque party at a private home in celebration of the 4th of July. For reservations or more information, call (818) 780-4809.

New Age Singles (55+): 2 p.m. Fourth of July potluck pool party. $3 (if accompanied by food); $10 (without food). For members only. For reservations or more information, call (310) 473-1391.

Jewish Single Parents & Singles Association: 3 p.m. Picnic with games and fireworks. Yorba Linda Middle School, 4845 Casa Loma Ave., Yorba Linda. For more information, call (909) 262-1788.

THURSDAY/5

Conversations!: 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker leads discussions with food and drinks, every Thursday. $15. For reservations or more information, call (310) 315-1078.

FRIDAY/6

New Age Singles (55+): 6:30 p.m. No-host dinner, followed by Shabbat services at Adat Shalom Temple. For reservations or more information, call (310) 854-0358.

UPCOMING

Palos Verdes Singles (35+): Sat., July 7, 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Dance party with dinner at a private home. $25. For reservations or more information, call (310) 372-6071.

New Start (30-75): Sun., Aug. 5. “A Romantic Evening With the Gatsbys,” event with food and drinks. For more information, call (310) 478-3137.